• Sports

    February 5, 2021

    Sports Season Begins! Monday, February 1 marked the beginning of the high school athletic season. Cross country, track and field, swimming and diving, boys tennis and boys and girls golf are beginning. It is an exciting time to see our student-athletes enjoying this opportunity. The projected start of baseball, softball and girls lacrosse is Monday, March 1.

    The beginning of each sport may come quickly. Do not wait to complete your athletic clearance. Get it done now. You may access detailed instructions to complete the athletic clearance on Sportsnet here.

    The sport camps will continue. The programs are set and may not add participants at this time. The next sport camp session will begin Monday, March 1. Football, boys and girls volleyball, boys lacrosse and wrestling are expected to conduct camps. You may contact the coach for more information here.

  • General Announcements

    January 30, 2021

    AHS Course Preview & Open House
    As students begin to consider academic schedules for next year, there are several upcoming events to support our Dons:

    • Week of Feb 1-5 during Academy: Course Preview Presentations Current Frosh, Sophomore and Junior students join AHS Counselors to learn more about classes available to each grade next fall. Zoom information is emailed directly to students. Encourage your Don to join in!
    • Thursday, Feb 11 at 6pm Incoming Frosh Course Preview & Open House Webinar - Incoming 9th graders and their families and students new to Acalanes are invited to join Principal Bell for a live webinar outlining the course selection process and various ways for the family to get connected to the Acalanes Community. Register to attend this event here. 
    • Thursday, Feb 11 at 6pm AHS Course Preview & Open House - AHS students and parents are welcome to tune in to a series of pre-recorded videos from AHS teachers on both elective and required courses. Visit the AHS website to view.

    Valentine Grams
    Support the class of 2024 with your purchase of a Valentine Gram! All Acalanes families can participate, whether or not you have a 9th grader! More details in the Class of 2024 section below. 

    Reminder: Friday, Feb 12 Regular Instruction Day
    Please remember that Friday, February 12 is now a regular instructional day, not a school holiday for students. Monday, February 15 remains a school holiday. Refer to the district     calendar for details.

  • APC in Action

    January 29, 2021

    2020-21 Acalanes & President's Volunteer Service Awards Program
    Spring is the time for students to submit their volunteer service applications and now is the time to start getting organized! Given the limited volunteer opportunities, we reduced the service hour minimum to 20 hours to help more students qualify for the Acalanes Award. The President's Volunteer Service award is a federal program and we cannot modify their minimum number of hours/program requirements. 

    We encourage students to be creative with ideas that can turn into volunteer opportunities while following guidelines to keep yourself, families and neighbors safe.  Ideas to consider (verification of hours is still necessary):

    • Grocery shopping or running errands for senior, disabled or at-risk neighbors
    • Tutoring or Homework help (unpaid) for younger students in your neighborhood (non-family members)
    • AHS Clubs focused on service such as Key Club, Children's Hospital, Equip for Equality, Environmental, Asian Student Union, SAGE, Protect Animals Worldwide

    If you have a great idea about a way to be of service in your community and want to see if it qualifies under the AHS program, email us!  In the meantime, download the service award application forms here. Then submit completed, scanned applications between March 25 and April 10, 2021 to communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    January 29, 2021

    Every Thursday-Sunday between now and Feb 14 ACA STRONG Campus Light Display 5:30-9:00pm
    The kick-off night that included Acalanes students DJing a local radio station while families drove through the campus light display was a huge hit! It’s not too late to check it out. Students, parents, siblings & community members are invited to drive through campus to enjoy the ACA STRONG light display and engage in some fun community spirit! 

    When you come to campus, please consider bringing peanut butter and/or boxes of cereal to donate to the Monument Crisis Center. Donations can be placed in collection bins located by the flagpole.

    February “We’ve Got Heart” Throughout Our Lafayette Community

    • ACA STRONG Blue Heart Displays - Show your ACA Spirit by showing how much “heart” you have for Acalanes and our Lafayette community. Beginning tomorrow, chalk your driveway with a BIG BLUE heart, hang blue hearts in your windows & look out for blue hearts & ACA STRONG posters throughout Lafayette. Check out @ahs_dons on instagram to see pictures & to submit yours! 

    • Local Gifts, Outdoor Dining & Take-Out in Lafayette - Local businesses and restaurants need our support more than ever! Restaurants are welcoming outside dining again and would appreciate patronage by Acalanes families in their outdoor seating areas or via take-out. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and local boutiques have some creative gift ideas. Check them out here. Let our local businesses know how much our ACA family supports them!

    Questions, comments, or feedback, email aca@acalanesparentsclub.com.

  • LPIE

    January 29, 2021

    LPIE'S State of the Foundation: What's at Risk?
    The 2020-21 school year looks completely different with most school traditions and experiences reimagined. It’s been hard on everyone and because of this, donations to LPIE are significantly down. 

    So far, we’ve raised $2.5M towards our $4.3M goal.

    Please take five minutes to hear six important points about the significance of LPIE funding and what's at risk next year. Click here.

    Laura-Kate Rurka & Jennifer Palmer
    Acalanes LPIE School Chairs

    www.lpie.org

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    January 29, 2021

    Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. More here! 

      • Be sure to follow us on Instagram, where prominent Black Americans will be featured daily through Black History Month. Also follow Acalanes Diversity Board for student updates. 
      • See the full calendar of student events here. 

    Thursday Feb 4 from 6:30-8pm - District Book Club Event
    Dive into the novel “    Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Learn more and register here. Invite a friend! Event is open to all. 

    Tuesday Feb 9, from 7-8:30pm - Racial Equity Series, Session 4
    Join Dr. Lori Watson for a discussion on “Whiteness.” Zoom link will be sent out to all those registered prior to the meeting. 

    Tuesday Feb 23 from 6:30-7:30pm - Private Virtual Speaker Event with Arshay Cooper, author of the novel “A Most Beautiful Thing” and co-star of the movie with the same name. Space is limited, so sign up here to ensure your spot! Purchase the book here, and watch the movie on Amazon Prime or Xfinity. The students will have access to a special film screening from Feb 19-21. 

    We welcome you to join our committee.
    Please email us if you have ideas or questions or you want more information! Stay current by visiting our webpage, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.