• College & Career

    September 21, 2026







  • Counseling

    September 21, 2026

    Counselor assignments are by student last name:
    A-F               Anne Schonauer
    G-Hul           Erika Vasquez on campus Tues/Fri
    Hum-Pla       Marissa Meadows
    Ple-Z            Susan Martin

    Please note new Counselor Alpha Breakdown above
    Erika Vasquez will be split 40% at Acalanes and 60% at Las Lomas High School this year. She will be on the AHS campus Tuesdays and Fridays, but will be available by email Monday through Friday.
     
    Senior Appointments
    Counselors will be calling in all 12th graders to discuss post-high school plans starting in early September. We will look at Maia Learning, discuss deadlines, documents needed for applications, and answer questions.

    CSF application period is now open!   California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is an honor society for high school students.  Current juniors and seniors should apply this month.  Students who are members for at least 4 semesters during high school get a gold sash to wear at graduation and it's an award to put on college applications. Students need to re-apply every semester.  Please read the application carefully for eligibility requirements and instructions.  The deadline is Wednesday, Sept 30.

  • Wellness Center

    September 21, 2026

    The Acalanes Wellness Center is open and ready to support students throughout the school year. Wellness will be doing in class presentations during math classes and academy periods. We will also be doing table activities during lunch in the sophomore quad.

    National Suicide Prevention Week is September 6-12 and Wellness will be presenting suicide awareness presentations during Academy, along with tabling events during lunch. Emotional support dogs will also be available every second Wednesday of the month from 10:00-11:00am, providing students with an opportunity to take a break, relax, and connect with some furry friends.
     
    What We Do
    The Wellness Center aims to support the needs of all students. This includes those who may be feeling overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, stressed, sad, or confused, as well as anyone experiencing other challenging emotions. We offer both ongoing and drop-in counseling services, Wellness breaks, information about community resources, and opportunities to join clubs and student programs. We also host a variety of educational events during lunchtime and Academy throughout the school year.
     
    Get Connected

    • If you have questions about Wellness, please email us at AHS Wellness coordinator.
    • To refer a student to Wellness, please use this form: AHSWellnessReferral. Please remember that all Wellness Center services are confidential and completely voluntary.
    • Follow us on Instagram @acalaneswellness  to find out more about what we're doing to support Acalanes students. There is also additional information about our program on the Acalanes High School website.

    We look forward to supporting our students throughout another great school year.

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    September 21, 2026

    Be there! Our annual Pops concert will take place on Thursday, Oct 8 at 6:30pm at the Acalanes Performing Arts Center and will feature music from Raye, Lady Gaga, Abba & more! Pops is one of our most popular concerts of the year and we intend to pack the house! Please join us to support our talented musicians!

    Dons show up! The Acalanes Pep Band will be performing at our home football games on Friday, Sept 25, Friday, Oct 16 and Friday, Nov 6. Go Dons!


    Singer of the Month
    Congratulations to Jill Pierce, August Singer of the Month! Round of applause for Jill and all the nominees.

  • LPIE

    September 21, 2026



    Did you know you can Pledge Now, Pay Later?
     Fall is chaos, we get it, so consider this a friendly wave (not a honk) from the pickup line.
    Why it matters: Lafayette's two school districts are among the lowest-funded in California. State and federal dollars fall short by thousands per student every year, and LPIE fills that gap with smaller classes, art, music, science, electives, and AP courses.
    PER-STUDENT FUNDING GAP
    $5,626 Lafayette School District (TK-8)
    $4,728 Acalanes (9-12)
    The easy part: Pledge Now, Pay Later. Commit today, pay anytime before June. No minimum, no wrong amount, no pop quiz.

    Once you're in, you're officially off our ask list. Everybody wins (but mostly the kids).
    🧡 Pledge Today! 🧡
     

    From LPIE’s The Slice —  Meet Your LPIE Reps

    Check out this article from LPIE’s new newsletter, The Slice, which should have hit your inbox this week. In it, you’ll meet the parent volunteers representing each of Lafayette’s six schools. Get to know the friendly faces connecting families, campuses, and LPIE this year.
    Click here to meet your reps.

  • Sports

    September 21, 2026

    *The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports Boosters.

    This week’s can’t miss events:

    Flag football
    Monday, Sept 21 at Berean Christian HS.  JV at 3:00pm and Varsity at 4:30pm.
    Wednesday, Sept 23 host Miramonte HS.  JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
     
    Girls tennis
    Tuesday, Sept 22 College Park HS at 4:00pm.  Varsity is away and JV is home.
    Thursday, Sept 24 Miramonte HS at 4:00pm.  Varsity is home and JV is away.
     
    Girls volleyball
    Tuesday, Sept 22 host College Park HS.  Freshmen at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
    Thursday, Sept 24 at Northgate HS.  Freshmen at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
     
    Boys water polo
    Wednesday, Sept 23 at Northgate HS.  JV at 4:00pm and Varsity at 5:00pm.
    Friday, Sept 25 JV hosts Bishop O’Dowd HS at 4:30pm.
    Saturday, Sept 26 JV at Novato HS at 10:00am.
     
    Girls water polo
    Wednesday, Sept 23 at Northgate HS.  Varsity at 6:00pm and JV at 7:00pm.
    Friday, Sept 25 and Saturday, Sept 26 Heather Carr West Memorial Tournament at Davis HS.
     
    Cross country
    Wednesday, Sept 23 DAL Center Meet at Hidden Valley Park at 3:30pm.
    Saturday, Sept 26 Be the GOAT Invitational at Pinole Multi-use Park.
     
    Girls golf
    Wednesday, Sept 23 Las Lomas HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30pm.
     
    Tackle football
    Thursday, Sept 24 Freshmen at Granada HS at 5:00pm.
    Friday, Sept 25 host American Canyon HS.  JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.

  • General Announcements

    September 14, 2026

    We are searching for adults to help with proctoring PSAT and SAT exams on Monday, Oct 5.  Restrictions: Parents, you are NOT allowed to proctor an exam that your own child is taking.
     
    You can volunteer your time (unpaid), or receive pay of $25/hr.  This is a perfect opportunity for recent high school/college graduates, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and those searching for employment.  If you are interested in learning more about proctoring, please contact the Acalanes Testing Coordinator, Jamielle McDonald at jmcdonald@auhsdschools.org.

  • APC in Action

    September 14, 2026

    Have a Great Idea for Acalanes? APC Fall 2026 Grants Are Open!
    Have an idea that could make Acalanes even better? Acalanes Parents Club wants to help bring it to life! Teachers, staff, students, and parents are invited to submit grant requests for creative programs, projects, experiences, and equipment that enrich the AHS student experience.
    Past APC grants have helped fund everything from bike racks and lunchtime recreation equipment to peer tutoring programs, STEM field trips, leadership conferences, garden supplies, and more.
    Applications are due Friday, Sept 18.
    Click here to read more and access the application!