From the Activities Director

An Aca Leader is a role model that shows leadership and plays a big role throughout our school community. Each week, one student who stands out is chosen to be our week’s Aca Leader. This week we are proud to have chosen Luke Brightbill, a junior on Varsity Tennis. Our Aca Leader has made such an impact on their team and represents what an Aca Leader is!
 
Thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

An Aca Leader is a role model that shows leadership and plays a big role throughout our school community. Each week, one student who stands out is chosen to be our week’s Aca Leader. This week we are proud to have chosen Liv Hoppe, a sophomore on Varsity Swim. Our Aca Leader has made such an impact on their team and represents what an Aca Leader is!
 
Thursday, Apr 28 from 6 to 7pm in the Front Quad is our Cultural Fair. There will be vendors and many tables showcasing different cultures and their foods. Please join us for this fun event and head to the Drama Dons spring play right after!
 
Thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

It’s Earth Week! Monday, Apr 18 through Friday, Apr 22. We have fun, environmentally-based events everyday so make sure to participate! Below is an overview of everything that is happening during the week. Go DONS!
 
Monday

• Enviro Jeopardy at lunch in room 314
• Dress Up Arctic- wear coats, gloves, beanies, and white/ blue
• Sneaker drive starts. Drop off used sneakers in the front quad before school

Tuesday

• Garden Club Event at lunch in TBD
• Dress Up Desert- wear hats, sunglasses, orange/ yellow/ tan

Wednesday

• Bring a Reusable Water Bottle to lunch in all quads
• Recycle Smart Enviro Council at Academy in room 314
• Dress up Mountain- bucket hats, cargo pants, green/ brown/ grey

Thursday

• Succulent Planting at lunch in Front Quad
• Dress Up Jungle- Animal print, camo, green

Friday

• Costa Sunglasses Presentation at Academy in room 314
• Dressup Ocean/beach- flip flops, Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, tropical print, blue/ yellow

Saturday

• Tree-Plenish Planting Event at 9am to 12pm on campus. If you ordered a sapling, please come pick it up.

Sneaker Drive this week Monday, Apr 18 to Friday, Apr 22 in the Front Quad. Drop off your used shoes before school everyday during the week. The shoes will be recycled and used to help environmental initiatives.
 
Acalanes High school is hosting the Special Olympics on Friday, April 22nd from 10 am to 1pm. Come out to the track to support the community and cheer on different schools!
 
Thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026. Last  =day to order is Monday, Apr 11 and pick-up will be Wednesday, May 4.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland

• Tickets are live on the webstore
• In order to get a bus assignment, students need to show their webstore receipt & permission form. Permission forms can be found on the webstore and on the door of room 314.
• Tickets are $85 for current 11th and 12th graders; $125 for outside guests and current 9th/10th graders.
• Ticket price includes transportation to/from the event, buffet dinner, dancing, karaoke, silent disco, games & photo booth.

Nico O’Rourke and Benji Brausntein were recently chosen to be Aca Leaders. An Aca Leader is a role model that shows leadership and plays a big role throughout our school community. They have made such a big impact on the varsity baseball team and represent what an Aca Leader is. Congratulations for being our newest Aca Leaders!
 
Thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026 which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026. Last  day to order is Monday, Apr 11 and pick-up will be Wednesday, May 4.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland

• Tickets are live on the webstore
• Wednesday, Mar 30 at lunch Bus Assignments begin. In order to get a bus assignment, students need to show their webstore receipt & permission form. Permission forms can be found on the webstore and on the door of room 314.
• Tickets are $85 for current 11th and 12th graders; $125 for outside guests and current 9th/10th.
• Ticket price includes transportation to/from the event, buffet dinner, dancing, karaoke, silent disco, games & photo booth.

Thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am is the 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. Run 1.5 miles through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets. Register todayas there are limited spots available! 

Tree Planting Event
Next month, Acalanes will be hosting a sapling planting event as part of Earth Week. We are working with Tree-Plenish, which is a non-profit organization that works with high schools to help offset the amount of paper used during the school year by planting saplings. Buy your own sapling here for the low price of $10 before Wednesday, March 23. There are a variety of trees to choose from and contributions go towards helping plant more trees to make communities greener.
 
Acalanes Spiritwear
Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026. Last  day to order is Monday, Apr 11 and pick-up will be Wednesday, May 4.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland

• Tickets are live on the webstore
• Wednesday, Mar 30 at lunch Bus Assignments begin. In order to get a bus assignment, students need to show their webstore receipt & permission form. Permission forms can be found on the webstore and on the door of room 314.
• Tickets are $85 for current 11th and 12th graders; $125 for outside guests and current 9th/10th.
• Ticket price includes transportation to/from the event, buffet dinner, dancing, karaoke, silent disco, games & photo booth.

As we end the 3rd Quarter, we want to say thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is headed out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.
 

Peek at the week:
Tuesday, Mar 15 at lunch – Sophomore bonding-March Madness
Wednesday, Mar 16 at 3:15pm – Mandatory powder puff practice for anyone participating and bake sale after school benefiting Stege Elementary
Thursday, Mar 17 at lunch in room 314 – Friendly Faces St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Friday, Mar 18 No school for students
 
Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am is the 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. Run 1.5 miles through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets.Register today as there are limited spots available!
 
Tree Planting Event
Next month, Acalanes will be hosting a sapling planting event as part of Earth Week. We are working with Tree-Plenish, which is a non-profit organization that works with high schools to help offset the amount of paper used during the school year by planting saplings. Buy your own sapling here for the low price of $10 before Wednesday, March 23. There are a variety of trees to choose from and contributions go towards helping plant more trees to make communities greener.
 
Acalanes Spiritwear
Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026. Last  day to order is Monday, Apr 11 and pick-up will be Wednesday, May 4.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland

• Tickets are live on the webstore
• This week students will receive their invitations in their English classes.
• Wednesday, Mar 30 at lunch – Bus Assignments begin. In order to get a bus assignment, students need to show their webstore receipt & permission form. Permission forms can be found on the webstore and on the door of room 314.
• Tickets are $85 for current 11th and 12th graders; $125 for outside guests and current 9th/10th.
• Ticket price includes transportation to/from the event, buffet dinner, dancing, karaoke, silent disco, games & photo booth.

As we end the 3rd Quarter, we want to say thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is headed out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am is the 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. 1.5 mile run through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets.Register today as there are limited spots available!
 
Spirit Week – THIS WEEK! We are so excited about the week ahead complete with dress-up days & lunchtime programming.

• Monday
  • Dress-up Rainbow Day, Environmental Kahoot in room 314 at Lunch
• Tuesday
  • Dress-up with Flower Power (70’s wear), flowers for sale in the front quad at Lunch
• Wednesday
  • Dress-up in Class Colors (Seniors wear black, Juniors wear gray, Sophomores wear blue and Freshmen wear white), Mock Rock (class lip sync battle), food & music on the field at Lunch
• Thursday
  • Dress-up with Crazy Sunglasses, Otter pops in the back quad at Lunch
• Friday
  • Dress-up in Jerseys and Acalanes Unified Basketball in the big gym at Lunch

2021-2022 Clubs Anyone can still join a club and now is the perfect time to do so! Check out our 2021-2022 Clubs (clubs highlighted in green are new as of this semester).
 
Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland

• Tuesday, Mar 1 Tickets are live on the webstore
• Tuesday, Mar 15 and Wednesday, Mar 16 Juniors & Seniors receive invitations in English classes
• Wednesday, Mar 30 at lunch Bus Assignments begin

As we end the 3rd Quarter, we want to say thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is headed out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.

Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am is the 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. 1.5 mile run through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets. Register today as there are limited spots available!
 
Two opportunities to opt in this week to celebrate & learn about Black Excellence:
Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 28 at lunch in room 314 is Staff & Student Jeopardy and Wednesday, Mar 2 at lunch in room 209 Feminist Club & Black Student Union dialogue.
 
Additional Resources AUHSD 2022 Resolution-Recognizing & Honoring BlackExcellence Month, Support Black Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and Learn aboutBlack Excellence.
 
Spirit Week – Save The Date! Spirit week is coming March 7-11! Look for more details soon about this fun week!
 
2021-2022 Clubs Anyone can still join a club and now is the perfect time to do so! Check out our 2021-2022 Clubs (clubs highlighted in green are new as of this semester).
 
Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland
Tuesday, Mar 1 Tickets go live on the webstore
Tuesday, Mar 15 and Wednesday, Mar 16 Juniors & Seniors receive invitations
 
Katherine Walton, Student Activities Director

Wednesday, Feb 23 at 6pm in the Campolindo library, Selma Movie Viewing as we continue Black History Month!
 
“I don’t want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.” – Morgan Freeman. We encourage our community to learn about the heritage and achievements of African Americans through appropriate programs and activities that reflect the Black Excellence Month theme for 2022.
 
Additional Resources:  AUHSD 2022 Resolution-Recognizing & Honoring Black ExcellenceMonth, Support Black Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and Learn about BlackExcellence.
 
Tuesday, Feb 22 through Friday, Feb 25 CARE Week at Acalanes Each year, students plan & execute CARE Week. CARE Week includes lunchtime activities & dialogues along with student created & student led workshops during academy. The academy sessions will take a look at identity & begin to dialogue about privilege.

Tuesday, Feb 22 at Lunch Asian Student Union hosts a dialogue on the Model Minority Myth in room 314.
 
Wednesday, Feb 23 at Lunch Jewish Student Union Hosts a challah bake/anti-Semitism talk in room 411.
 
Friday, Feb 25 at Lunch Latinos Unidos & Black Student Union Highlight Afro-Latinos in room 507 and Queer Student Alliance Hosts a Kahoot and then open dialogue in room 425.
 
2021-2022 Clubs Anyone can still join a club and now is the perfect time to do so! Check out our 2021-2022 Clubs (clubs highlighted in green are new as of this semester).
 
Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

• We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026.
• Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

Peek into March/April

• Friday, Mar 4 during academy: All-School Spring Rally
• Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. 1.5 mile run through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets.
• Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland

Tuesday, Mar 1 Tickets go live on the webstore
Tuesday, Mar 15 and Wednesday, Mar 16 Juniors & Seniors receive invitations
 
Katherine Walton, Student Activities Director