• Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    Lead the Way! A Celebration of Lamorinda Equity & Diversity Leaders @ Acalanes High School—all families and students welcome.


    Musical Instrument donation drive to benefit the Stanley Middle School music department. 

  • Campus Culture Committee

    March is a month rich with celebration, reflection, and community connection. Please join us as we honor and recognize the many religious observances, cultural celebrations, and awareness months taking place.
    Awareness & Heritage Months

    • Women’s History Month
    • Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
    • Gender Equality Month

    Religious & Cultural Observances

    • Feb 17 – Mar 19: Ramadan
    • Feb 23 – Apr 11: Great Lent
    • March 4: Holi
    • March 20: Nowruz (Persian New Year)
    • March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility
    We look forward to celebrating the diversity within our community. Throughout the month, we will spotlight inspiring women and uplift individuals with developmental disabilities. If there is a person, story, or organization you would like us to highlight, please let us know here.

     Ash Wednesday

    Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent. It is a holy day of prayer and fasting and begins the six-week season of reflection leading up to Easter.

     Annual ACA Color Run / Holi Celebration – Go Dons!

    Sunday, Mar 8
    Celebrate Holi and school spirit at our annual ACA Color Run!
    Be sure to register and join the fun as we come together in celebration and community.

     Games for Good – Community Game Night & Fundraiser
    Sunday, Mar 22 | 4:00–6:00pm
     Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
    Join us for an evening of global-inspired games, friendly competition, and connection to support Together We Stand.
    Enjoy:

    • Easy-to-learn games for all ages
    • Snacks and beverages
    • Small prizes
    • A chance to make a meaningful local impact

    Your suggested donation ($45 adults / $25 youth) and optional pantry-item contributions will directly support Together We Stand’s work providing food and essential services to immigrant and vulnerable families facing food insecurity in our community.

    Teen Volunteer Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/jZan32gpZoPhDNEc9

     
    Wellness Center Update

    If you’re ever concerned about your student or their peers, please don’t hesitate to submit a Wellness Referral. Our team follows up with each referred student within one week, and all services are completely voluntary.

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

    • Mar 16 – Virtual
    • Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
    • May – No Meeting
    We welcome all families to join us as we continue building a supportive, inclusive, and connected Acalanes community.
     

    📬 Stay Connected
    If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please reach out:
    📧 diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com

    All are welcome—we’d love to have you join us!

  • Student Activities

    THIS WEEK:

    • Tuesday-Friday: 3 v 3 Staff/Student Basketball in the Chris Huber gym
    • Friday academy: Latinos Unidos & Filipino Club potluck
    • Sunday @ 9:00am: Color Run

     
    March 10 & 11: Junior & Senior Prom invitations get handed out in English classes.
     
    Join us on Sunday, Mar 8, for Acalanes’ annual Color Run! The event celebrates the Hindu holiday Holi, a festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Parents and children are invited to take part in a 1- or 2-mile run around the Acalanes campus while getting covered in colored powder. Before the run, stop by for Dunkin’ Donuts, snacks, games, and a raffle— all included in your ticket. It’s a great way to spend the morning with friends, celebrate our community, and support the Classes of 2027 & 2028. 💙
    The first 150 people to sign up will get a free Color Run t-shirt, so grab your friends and register soon! 

    Is your student interested in making some cash? Join us as a seller at the Spring Thrift Pop-up on Mar 11 at lunch in the Soph Quad! Sell some clothes, jewelry, trinkets, baked goods, drinks- anything fun you want to sell!  You keep all the profits you made! Click the link below to sign up! Thrift Seller Application

    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!