• Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    October 19, 2025

    Travel to Southern Spain with Señora Holland from AHS and Señora Frank from MHS

    Travel Dates: June 1-June 13, 2026
    Enjoy a Spanish speaking immersion program to southern Spain with two Spanish teachers from AUHSD. You will be guided by the best program with an itinerary that has been designed for you by your Spanish teachers. See the beautiful and historical sites of Southern Spain, participate in fun activities at lovely beaches, and partake in a language school in the city of Granada. The trip is full of enriching cultural experiences that you will cherish for a lifetime. Please reach out to Señora Holland or Señora Frank if you have any questions. Attached are photos from our past trip and a poster for sign ups. Muchas Gracias.

  • Campus Culture Committee

    October 19, 2025

    Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
    As we continue the 2025-2026 school year, the Campus Culture Committee (CCC) is focusing on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus. We are also working closely with staff on issues that impact our students.
    We recognize that supporting our students starts with supporting parents—which is why part of our mission is to ensure parents feel cared for through mental health and wellness support. This year, we launched a 3-Part Wellness Workshop Series which began in September and continues with Part 2 during our November in-person meeting.

    October Days to Remember

    • All October: LGBTQ History Month
    • All October: Filipino American History Month
    • Oct 20: Diwali

    Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
    Meeting Schedule | 6:00-7:30pm

    • Oct 20 – Virtual
    • Nov 17 – In-Person (Part 2 of the Wellness Workshop Series)
    • Dec – No Meeting
    • Jan 12 – Virtual
    • Feb 9 – In-Person
    • Mar 16 – Virtual
    • Apr 20 – In-Person (Last Meeting)
    • May – No Meeting

    If you’d like to get involved, please email us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com. All are welcome!

    💙 Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
    If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
    Submit a BIRT Report Here »

  • Student Activities

    October 19, 2025

    Fall Play (Wednesday, Oct 22-Saturday, Oct 25)
    Don’t miss DramaDons production of On the Razzle this week at 7:00pm in the small theatre.
    Homecoming skits video. Re-live our Homecoming rally & class skits! Look out for the Homecoming recap video Monday featuring moments from the whole week.
    Encourage your student to sign up to play Staff/Student Pickleball
    Staff/Student pickleball is coming up at lunch. You can sign up to play with a teacher and a team of two other students! Sign up here. It begins Oct 22.
    Blood Drive – Oct 29
    Acalanes is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross and we have appointment times from 8:00am-1:45pm. Give blood and treat yourself! In addition to donating (and there is a critical need right now), donors will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Sign up here!
     
    Spiritwear
    If you ordered spiritwear via Gryco over the summer, please have your student stop by room 314 to pick up.

    Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.

  • College & Career

    October 19, 2025

    Juniors and Seniors: Davidson College is offering free Virtual workshops to support students with navigating the college search and application journey. You don’t need to be applying to Davidson to join.


     

  • Counseling

    October 19, 2025

    Counselor assignments are by student last name:
    A-F Anne Schonauer  
    G-Ka Erika Vasquez on campus MWTh
    Ke-Re Marissa Meadows 
    Rh-Z Susan Martin


    LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Counselors plan to spend the month of October writing letters of recommendation for all of the Early Decision and Early Action deadlines for Seniors!  Please make sure your student has completed the student survey, parents have completed the parent survey, and the student has sent their counselor a resume if they want a letter of recommendation from their counselor. Students need to request teacher letters on Maia Learning, and match their Maia account with their Common App account.
     
    QUARTER 1 HAS COME AND GONE: Quarter grades will be available by Friday, Oct 17, or Monday, Oct 20. These grades will be used to determine continued eligibility for fall sports.
     

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    October 19, 2025

    On the Razzle!
    The AHS DramaDons Present: On the Razzle on Wednesday, Oct 22-Saturday, Oct 25  in the Acalanes Little Theater. Come check out this hilarious comedy!
    All shows start at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm.
    For tickets and info visit: ahsperformingarts.org

  • LPIE

    October 19, 2025

    We’re thrilled to welcome Martin Homes Team as a Diamond LPIE Business Partner for the sixth year!
     
    Erin & Darrick Martin are Lafayette parents and true community champions. Their generosity is a testament to their dedication and love for this community and our schools. We are incredibly fortunate to have their continued support.
     
    In their own words: "At Martin Homes Team, being a repeat Diamond Sponsor of LPIE is more than just an investment in our schools—it’s a reflection of our deep roots and enduring commitment to the Lafayette community. As a team with four generations in Lafayette—we believe that strong schools are the foundation of a thriving community. We’re proud to invest in the future of Lafayette through LPIE, just as we invest in helping families find, build, and love their homes here. Real estate is not just what we do—it’s who we are, and it starts with supporting the place we all call home."
     
    Please join us in thanking Martin Homes Team for their continued generosity. When you support our sponsors, you support our schools. Learn more at martinhomesteam.com.
     

     
    Save the Date! Gala Tickets go on sale on Nov 6!

  • Sports

    October 19, 2025

    *The game schedule 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:
    Girls golf
    Monday, Oct 20 DAL Championship at Lone Tree GC.
     
    Flag football
    Monday, Oct 20 at Campolindo HS. JV at 6:30pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
     
    Girls tennis
    Tuesday, Oct 21 Northgate HS at 3:30pm. Varsity away, JV home.
    Thursday, Oct 23 College Park HS at 3:30pm. Varsity home, JV away.
     
    Girls volleyball
    Tuesday, Oct 21 at Northgate HS. Freshmen 4:30pm, JV 5:30pm, Varsity 6:30pm.
    Thursday, Oct 23 hosts Berean Christian HS. JV 4:30pm and Varsity 6:30pm.
     
    Cross country
    Wednesday, Oct 22 Midseason Mania at Campolindo HS 5:00pm.
     
    Boys water polo
    Wednesday, Oct 22 at College Park HS. JV at 4:00pm and Varsity at 5:00pm.
    Thursday, Oct 23 Host Bishop O’Dowd HS. JV at 4:00pm and Varsity at 5:00pm.
     
    Girls water polo
    Friday, Oct 24 and Saturday, Oct 25 Varsity in NorCal Invitational at Sacred Heart Cathedral HS.

    You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • APC Membership & Fundraising

    October 12, 2025

    All APC members should have received an email with a link to the Acalanes 2025-2026 Online Family Directory! If you donated to the APC and did not receive the email, please contact our Communications Team at vpcommunications@acalanesparentsclub.com.

    It is not too late to donate here. With a donation of any amount, you will receive the directory, and you can also get an Acalanes tote bag. If you have any questions, or if you have donated and would like a tote bag, please contact Jen Ruhl.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    October 12, 2025

    Lafayette Res Run for Education – Next Weekend!
    Show your community spirit, and support Acalanes (Go Dons!) – sign up for the Lafayette Res Run for Education on Sunday, Oct 19. 15% of Acalanes designated registrations + donations go back to Acalanes Parents Club. Every registration counts! Be sure to select Acalanes when you register!

    Thank you for supporting our schools! Go Dons!

     

    Travel to Southern Spain with Señora Holland from AHS and Señora Frank from MHS
    Travel Dates: June 1-June 13, 2026
    Enjoy a Spanish speaking immersion program to southern Spain with two Spanish teachers from AUHSD. You will be guided by the best program with an itinerary that has been designed for you by your Spanish teachers. See the beautiful and historical sites of Southern Spain, participate in fun activities at lovely beaches, and partake in a language school in the city of Granada. The trip is full of enriching cultural experiences that you will cherish for a lifetime. Please reach out to Señora Holland or Señora Frank if you have any questions. Attached are photos from our past trip and a poster for sign ups. Muchas Gracias.

  • General Announcements

    October 12, 2025

    Lost and Found is Overflowing
     Our lost and found bin is located in the glass hallway, to the left of the attendance office. Please remind your student to look for clothing, water bottles, shoes, etc. It is overflowing with valuable items at the moment. These items will be donated to a charity

  • APC in Action

    October 12, 2025

    APC Sends a Heartfelt Thank You to Katherine Walton!
    A big thank you to Katherine Walton and the Leadership students for organizing an incredible Homecoming week! This year’s celebration was one for the books! Close to half of the student body participated in HOCO skits, over 1,100 students attended the dance, and together we raised $23,260 and filled up the entire student store with nonperishable items for the Contra Costa Food Bank. What an amazing community effort!

    Katherine’s passion, dedication, and school spirit help make Acalanes such an enthusiastic, inclusive, and connected community. We’re so grateful for all she does to make Acalanes a special place for our students!

     
    Thank you to our amazing custodians!
    National Custodian Appreciation Day was on October 2, and we had a lot to celebrate! We celebrated our incredible Custodial Team with some Dons swag and tasty treats!  We want to say a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful custodians for ALL they do to support our students and school!  We are so grateful!!
     
    And a big thank you to Stacey Hastings and Jocelyn Birrell for making this day a special one!


    FRIDAY, OCT 10 WAS A SNACK ATTACK DAY FOR THE ACALANES STAFF!
    Thank you to our Staff Appreciation team, Dominique Mickelson and Stacey Hastings, for creating this yummy snack bar for all our Acalanes Staff. Your generous donations to APC allow us to make sure the staff know how much we appreciate all they do to support our students.

     
    DONS DIALOGUE – FRIDAY AT 8:45AM
    Please join us on Friday, Oct 17, at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center for our October Dons Dialogue. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome.