 Week 3 and the race to Homecoming 2026 begins with Class Informational Meetings tomorrow at lunch. Please encourage your student to attend to get info on hallway decorating parties & class skits. HOCO at Acalanes is truly a magical week. 💙💙💙In coming weeks, look for HOCO Night Out tickets, hallway work parties & details about our annual canned food drive! PEEK AT THE WEEK: Monday @ lunch: Homecoming Informational Meetings Friday @ academy: 1st environmental council. All are welcome to attend! Friday @ lunch: Blue Crew Leader interest meeting (see below for information) Club registration deadline is tomorrow! All club applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug 24. All of the information is in the application form-please read it carefully. Application form Blue Crew Leaders We are recruiting leaders of our student section, Blue Crew. If your student is interested and would like to become a blue crew leader for sports games and performing arts events fill out this form! Class shirt & spiritwear delivery If your student ordered a class shirt, we plan to hand them out at lunch on Wednesday, Sep 9. Spiritwear should arrive the week of Sep 14 and we will send an email with pick-up instructions. It’s NOT too late to purchase your ASB Sticker Please consider supporting student activities at Acalanes by purchasing an ASB sticker. They can be purchased on the webstore. Thank you in advance for your support of student programming. ASB stickers cost $115 and support all student activities at Acalanes, support athletics ($30 of every card sale goes directly to athletics), and help to pay for AHS’s finance tech’s salary. It also provides students discounts/free entry to the following: -Home athletic events (Except playoffs). This year we have 5 home football games (totaling $30 without ASB). -Free or discounted tickets to dances (For Homecoming, you will save at least $25 with ASB) -Free Acalanes t-shirt at Dons Day (worth $15) -Discounts at 12 local businesses when you show your ASB sticker on your ID card. 2026-2027 Businesses are:
Friday, Sep 11: COMMUNITY BLUE OUT-Girls Waterpolo (lunch), Girls Volleyball (6:00pm), Friday Night Lights (7:00pm) Sep 20-26: Homecoming 2026 Sunday, Sep 20: Hallway Decorating Friday, Sep 25: Homecoming rally + Friday Night Lights Saturday, Sep 26: HOCO Night Out Saturday, May 15: Junior & Senior Prom If you ever have any questions about student activities, you are always welcome to reach out to Katherine Walton, activities director. We are happy to help! Go Dons! 💙 Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings. |
Student Activities
Student Activities
Wow! Week 1 was incredible culminating in our end of year rally & frosh social! The week had such positive energy & community spirit. 💙💙💙
PEEK AT THE WEEK:
Sunday, Aug 16 @ 4:00pm: Senior BBQ + Car Painting
Monday, Aug 17: 9th grade photos
Tuesday, Aug 18 @ lunch: Backpack organizing with supplies provided + community service informational meeting
Wednesday, Aug 19 @ lunch: Class Cup-swim relays
Thursday, Aug 20 @ lunch: Club Informational meeting
Friday, Aug 21 @ lunch: ACA Buddies
Tomorrow is the LAST CHANCE to order class shirts & spiritwear. Our online webstore closes TOMORROW, so grab your class shirts and spiritwear today!
Spiritwear website
Class shirt webstore
Club registration is now open! All club applications must be submitted by Monday, August 24. All of the information is in the application form-please read it carefully.
There is a mandatory informational meeting at lunch on Thursday, Aug 20 in room 314. One officer from each club MUST be in attendance otherwise your club will not be approved. Application form
Unified Sports Partners
If you are interested in participating in Unified Sports, sign-up with Mr. Takahashi or Coach Hansen by Friday, August 21. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work alongside our special needs students. For more information or to sign-up, see Mr. Takahashi in the attendance office before school, during brunch or during lunch
It’s NOT too late to purchase your ASB Sticker
Please consider supporting student activities at Acalanes by purchasing an ASB sticker. They can be purchased on the webstore. Thank you in advance for your support of student programming.
ASB stickers cost $115 and support all student activities at Acalanes, support athletics ($30 of every card sale goes directly to athletics), and help to pay for AHS’s finance tech’s salary. It also provides students discounts/free entry to the following:
-Home athletic events (Except playoffs). This year we have 5 home football games (totaling $30 without ASB).
-Free or discounted tickets to dances (For Homecoming, you will save at least $25 with ASB)
-Free Acalanes t-shirt at Dons Day (worth $15)
-Discounts at 12 local businesses when you show your ASB sticker on your ID card. 2026-2027 Businesses are:
- Millie’s American Kitchen – Free coffee with a minimum purchase of $35
- Johnny’s Donuts – One regular donut w/ the purchase of a dozen regular donuts or 1 donut hole w/ purchase of 1 donut
- Pizza Antica – 15% off an order
- Sideboard – Free non-alcoholic beverage w/ purchase of an entree
- Tutu’s – One complimentary non alcoholic beverage with the purchase of one entree. (Dine in only, not valid on to-go orders or purchases in the market)
- Local Kitchens – Class Fundraisers
- Vitality Bowls – $1 off
- Pinkies Nail Salon – 10% off
- Fabletics – 20% off @ broadway plaza location
- 360 Burrito – 10% off
- Oasis Cafe – 10% off
- Diablo Foods – 20% off a lunch with sandwich purchase
SAVE THE DATES:
Friday, Sep 11: COMMUNITY BLUE OUT-Girls Waterpolo (lunch), Girls Volleyball (6:00pm), Friday Night Lights (7:00pm)
Sep 20-26: Homecoming 2026
Sunday, Sep 20: Hallway Decorating
Friday, Sep 25: Homecoming rally + Friday Night Lights
Saturday, Sep 26: HOCO Night Out
Saturday, May 15: Junior & Senior Prom
If you ever have any questions about student activities, you are always welcome to reach out to Katherine Walton, activities director. We are happy to help!
Go Dons! 💙
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
Student Activities
Welcome (back) to the 2026-2027 school year! We are excited for a lot of amazing moments, spirit & events this school year.
ASB Stickers
Please consider supporting student activities at Acalanes by purchasing an ASB sticker. They can be purchased on the webstore. Thank you in advance for your support of student programming.
ASB stickers cost $115 and support all student activities at Acalanes, support athletics ($30 of every card sale goes directly to athletics), and help to pay for AHS’s finance tech’s salary. It also provides students discounts/free entry to the following:
-Home athletic events (Except playoffs). This year we have 5 home football games (totaling $30 without ASB).
-Free or discounted tickets to dances (For Homecoming, you will save at least $25 with ASB)
-Free Acalanes t-shirt at Dons Day (worth $15)
-Discounts at 12 local businesses when you show your ASB sticker on your ID card. 2026-2027 Businesses are:
- Millie’s American Kitchen – Free coffee with a minimum purchase of $35
- Johnny’s Donuts – One regular donut w/ the purchase of a dozen regular donuts or 1 donut hole w/ purchase of 1 donut
- Pizza Antica – 15% off an order
- Sideboard – Free non-alcoholic beverage w/ purchase of an entree
- Tutu’s – One complimentary non alcoholic beverage with the purchase of one entree. (Dine in only, not valid on to-go orders or purchases in the market)
- Local Kitchens – Class Fundraisers
- Vitality Bowls – $1 off
- Pinkies Nail Salon – 10% off
- Fabletics – 20% off @ broadway plaza location
- 360 Burrito – 10% off
- Oasis Cafe – 10% off
- Diablo Foods – 20% off a lunch with sandwich purchase
Week of Welcome
As we welcome our community back to the new school year, we have a full week of programming!
TOMORROW:
7:30-11:30am Dons Day
11:00am ESC Orientation
11:30am Transfer Orientation (meet at the flag pole)
12:00-1:30pm Frosh Orientation (meet at the PAC)
Tuesday (periods 1-7)
Lunch: ASB + Spirit Commissioners handing out popsicles
Wednesday (periods 1-7)
Lunch: Root beer floats in all the quads
Thursday (periods 1-3, 7)
Lunch: Week of welcome Carnival + 9th grade non Stanley lunch
Friday (periods 4, academy, 5, 6)
Academy: Welcome Back Rally (9, 11 wear blue; 10, 12 wear white)
Lunch: Otter pops in the frosh quad
7:00-8:30pm: Frosh social
Sunday: Senior BBQ + Car Painting 4:00-6:00pm
HOCO Theme Voting
Homecoming is just around the corner (Sep. 20-26) and voting for the theme is happening this week. Encourage your student to vote!
Student Clubs
Is your student interested in starting a club on campus? Club applications will be available later this week. In order to start a club, students must:
- Fill out the application via a google form
- Confirm a club advisor (must be a teacher)
- Have at least 4 students confirmed
Clubs must meet regularly and follow requirements of a school club.
If you ever have any questions about student activities, you are always welcome to reach out to Katherine Walton, activities director. We are happy to help!
Go Dons! 💙
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
Student Activities
Good luck on end of year finals this week! We are excited to celebrate our seniors one last time at graduation on Friday.
Summer Spiritwear webstore is LIVE!
Check it out now! All student designed and all proceeds benefit the classes! Webstore will stay live through summer.
As we move into the last week of the year, I want to say thank you for everything you did to make this a great year for your student & for our community. Acalanes is a special, special place. The love for ACA, the support to SHOW UP for one another & the spirit can be felt on this campus daily. Thank you for a great year! 💙
SAVE THE DATES:
Dons Day + Frosh Orientation: Monday, Aug 10
1st day of school: Tuesday, Aug 11
Welcome Back Rally + Frosh Social: Friday, Aug 14
Homecoming 2026: Sept 20-26
Junior/Senior Prom: May 15, 2027
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
Student Activities
Acalanes is expanding our opportunities to partner with our ESC friends in the ‘26-’27 school year! Looking to get more involved and an avenue to do so besides ACA Buddies? Check out our inclusion opportunities and complete the google form prior to May 22nd.
May 18-22: FUN IN THE SUN SPIRIT WEEK!
Encourage your student to dress-up, participate & show up to the events in our last spirit week of the year! It all kicks off Sunday with Time of Reflection & culminates with the year end rally and senior picnic.
Summer Spiritwear webstore is LIVE!
Check it out now! All student designed and all proceeds benefit the classes! Webstore will stay live through summer.
As we move into the final 2 weeks of the year, I want to say thank you for everything you did to make this a great year for your student & for our community. Acalanes is a special, special place. The love for ACA, the support to SHOW UP for one another & the spirit can be felt on this campus daily. Thank you for a great year! 💙
SAVE THE DATES:
Dons Day + Frosh Orientation: Monday, Aug 10
1st day of school: Tuesday, Aug 11
Welcome Back Rally + Frosh Social: Friday, Aug 14
Homecoming 2026: Sept 20-26
Junior/Senior Prom: May 15, 2027
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
Student Activities
We have arrived at the last month of the year! Wishing students good luck on AP exams followed by a very fun end of year spirit week/senior celebration!
Encourage your student to play innertube waterpolo!
Class Cup is going out with a bang with Inner Tube Water Polo on May 18 and 19. Teams are 6 players and 1 goalie—so be sure to sign up before spots fill! Signup HERE
Summer Spiritwear webstore is LIVE!
Check it out now! All student designed and all proceeds benefit the classes! Webstore will stay live through summer.
2026-2027 Club Re-up
Is your student a leader of a club that will exist next year? Tomorrow is the last day to re-up clubs (if they miss the deadline, they can do it in late August). It is only for existing clubs. Complete the form NOW– due May 11.
May 18-22: Last Spirit Week of the year!
SAVE THE DATE:
Dons Day + Frosh Orientation: Monday, Aug 10
1st day of school: Tuesday, Aug 11
WB Rally + Frosh Social: Friday, Aug 14
Homecoming 2026: Sept 20-26
Junior/Senior Prom: May 15, 2027
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
Student Activities
We have arrived at the last month of the year! Wishing students good luck on AP exams followed by a very fun end of year spirit week/senior celebration!
Monday: New Crew Leader Appreciation @ lunch
Wednesday @ 5 PM: Athletics & Activities Night for the Class of 2030
Friday @ academy: ACA Buddies + The Truth of Trash
Friday @ lunch: Summer Spectacular
Friday @ 4:30 PM: Frosh baseball hangout for the Class of 2029
May 18-22: Last Spirit Week of the year!
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
Student Activities
Thank you to all the parents who supported prom this past weekend! From bus sign-ups to bus loading & chaperoning, Prom does not happen without your support. A special thank you to Amy Jones & Stacy Epstein for their work as prom chairs & the staff for spending their Saturday night in the city. 💙
PEEK AT THE WEEK: Spring into Summer Spirit Week
Monday at lunch: Mini canvas painting in room 314 + Whiffle Ball on the field
Tuesday at 7:45am: Silver A awards
Tuesday at lunch: Cookie Decorating in room 314 + equity council in the library
Wednesday at lunch: Whiffle ball on the field + Blue Heart Awards
Wednesday at 5:00pm: Open Mic Night
Thursday at lunch: Ice Cream bar in the front quad
Thursday at 6:30pm: Instrumental Concert
Friday at lunch: Whiffle ball on the field
On Apr 29, as a part of our Spring into Summer event, there will be Open Mic Night at Sideboard from 5:00-6:30pm. This is a chance to showcase a variety of your talents to your peers at Sideboard. You can sing, dance, play an instrument, showcase a talent and many more options. Every year this is a super fun event to showcase what you can do so make sure to sign up through this google form.
April & May important dates:
May 6: Class of 2030 Athletics & Activities Night
May 18-22: Last spirit week of the year!
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
Student Activities
PEEK AT THE WEEK: Earth Week 🌍
Monday @ lunch: Earth Week Jeopardy
Tuesday @ lunch: Senior athlete recognition ceremony + Earth Week Trivia
Wednesday @ lunch: Staff-student trivia in the big gym & ACA Buddies
Thursday before school: Frosh bagel bar
Friday @ academy: Cultural Fair
Friday @ lunch: Bouquet making
Friday @ 7:00pm: Girls LAX vs. Campo
Saturday @ 5:30pm: Junior & Senior Prom at the Exploratorium
The Acalanes Cultural Fair is coming up! Encourage your student to attend the cultural fair during academy on Apr 24 in the big gym to watch cultural performances and learn about the various cultures that make up our Acalanes community! There will be informational booths where students can share their culture through information, food, and more.
This week is Earth week at Acalanes! The Environmental leadership board has planned events in order to educate our student body and show caring about the environment can be fun! Come join us at one of our 5 events this week.
Monday: Sustainability Jeopardy
How much do you really know about the planet ? Join the environmental board for an interactive round of Jeopardy in room 314 at lunch. We’re diving into the facts behind climate change, conservation, and how we can make an impact right here at Acalanes. Win the game and receive prizes and candy!
Tuesday: Environmental Trivia
Come to the freshman quad to spin the wheel and answer a question relating to the environment. If you answer correctly you will receive a candy prize!
Wednesday: Campus Clean Up
It’s Earth Week, and it’s time to show our quads some love ! Grab a pair of gloves and join us for a Campus-Wide Clean-Up this Wednesday at lunch. Let’s leave the campus better than we found it. Whoever collects the most trash will win a reusable water bottle filled with candy!
Thursday: Reusable Water Bottle Rewards
Did you know that you may be helping the environment without even knowing it? If you have a reusable water bottle come to the freshman or sophomore quad and receive a candy prize for supporting sustainability!
Friday: Bouquet Making
Wrap up Earth Week by prepping for the big dance! Join the Environmental Board and Student Life Friday at lunch in room 314 to craft your own floral arrangements to celebrate Prom and appreciate the earth.
On Apr 29, as a part of our Spring into Summer event, there will be Open Mic Night at Sideboard from 5:00-6:30pm. This is a chance to showcase a variety of your talents to your peers at Sideboard. You can sing, dance, play an instrument, showcase a talent and many more options. Every year this is a super fun event to showcase what you can do so make sure to sign up through this google form.
April & May important dates:
Apr 21: Senior Athlete Celebration
Apr 25: Junior & Senior Prom
May 6: Class of 2030 Athletics & Activities Night
May 18-22: Last spirit week of the year!
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
Student Activities
It is one of the best weeks of the year with the Special Olympics on Friday! We’re hosting over 600 students from around the county as they compete in track & field events. TWO IMPORTANT THINGS:
- Special Olympics adult volunteer help: We are looking for 5-6 parents to help from 8:30 AM-10 AM with parking, bus drop-off and greeting. If you are able and willing, please email Katherine Walton.
- Encourage your student driver to get dropped off or carpool and arrive early to school as parking will be impacted. We will be reserving 100 parking spaces for our Special Olympic athletes. Please plan ahead.
PEEK AT THE WEEK:
Tuesday @ 4:00pm: BIG 10: Baseball/Softball Doubleheader with a food truck
Wednesday @ academy: Special Olympics training # 2
Wednesday @ 7:00pm: Opening Night of Chicago
Friday: SPECIAL OLYMPICS!
Friday @ lunch: Last chance to buy your prom ticket or get a bus assignment
Saturday @ 5:15pm: Acalanes Baseball plays at Oracle vs. Marin Catholic. Come out!
Get involved and make a difference in our school district. Join the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board as the Student Board Member. For more information and to apply, go to the District website. Deadline is Monday, Apr 13.
Prom Dress Drive
The environmental board is collecting prom dresses for the Princess Project again this year. They have been so grateful for our support the past two years. Please consider donating prom dresses in the bins outside the attendance office. Last day to donate is Apr 17.
Special Olympics: Friday, Apr 17
Acalanes is thrilled to host the Track & Field Special Olympics for our county and we could not do it without student volunteers. Over 100 students are signed up to volunteer. Please remind your student of the mandatory training:
Wednesday, Apr 15
They will receive a slip as a reminder and be tagged for academy. Without training, they cannot volunteer.
BIG 10: Baseball & Softball
Tuesday, Apr 14
Come out for a doubleheader as we cheer on our baseball & softball programs. Enjoy delicious food, sunshine & Dons athletics!
The Acalanes Cultural Fair is coming up! Join us on Apr 22 during academy in the big gym to watch cultural performances and learn about the various cultures that make up our Acalanes community! There will be informational booths where students can share their culture through information, food, and more. If your student is interested in hosting a booth and sharing a part of their culture with the school, sign up here!
April & May important dates:
Apr 17: Special Olympics @ Acalanes
Apr 15-19: Musical
Apr 21: Senior Athlete Celebration
Apr 25: Junior & Senior Prom
May 6: Class of 2030 Athletics & Activities Night
May 18-22: Last spirit week of the year!
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
April & May important dates:
Apr 17: Special Olympics @ Acalanes
Apr 15-19: Musical
Apr 21: Senior Athlete Celebration
Apr 25: Junior & Senior Prom
May 6: Class of 2030 Athletics & Activities Night
May 18-22: Last spirit week of the year!
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26
If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!
