• Finals Prep

    We have your students covered as they prepare to finish the semester strong! Please be sure to visit our APC website for even more information on all events planned to support our students through finals.
     
    FROSH FINALS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
    Wednesday, Dec 10, during lunch in the library
    Come hear from teachers in English, Math, World History, Living Earth and World Language about best practices to prepare for finals. They will not only share information on finals but best ways to study as well. Finals goodie bags will be given to the first 200 frosh thanks to APC!
     
     EXAM JAM
    Wednesday, Dec 10, from 3:00-5:00pm in the library
    Kick start your finals studying and preparation during Exam Jam. We will have teachers from each department, along with peer tutors, to support and answer questions. It is a great opportunity to finish up study guides, begin to study while enjoying delicious snacks, and enjoy a quiet environment. Exam Jam is open to all students.
     
    CANINE STRESS BUSTERS
    Thursday, Dec 11, during lunch in the front quad
    Come hug it out with your favorite four-legged friends. Therapy dogs will be on campus to provide smiles and tail wags to help reduce stress and provide a general sense of connection to our students.

    WELLNESS WINTER WORKSHOP
    Wednesday, Dec 10, and Friday, Dec 12, during academy
    Our Wellness in the Winter session is a space to gather together and practice coping skills to thrive during finals and a long break with family. Sign up for this academy.
     
    And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these additional resources:

    • Peer Tutoring during every academy, lunch, 7th period, and every day for 1 hour after the final school bell.
    • The Wellness Center is open for students to drop in Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm (with teacher approval during class hours).
    • Acalanes library is open from 7:30am-5:00pm daily. However, during finals week, the library hours will be modified: 
      • Tuesday, 12/16, 7:30-3:00 pm
      • Wednesday, 12/17, 7:30-3:00 pm
      • Thursday, 12/18, 7:30-1:00 pm
      • Friday, 12/19, 7:30-1:00 pm

    Check out our Finals Prep Webpage for more information and resources!

  • General Announcements

    Acalanes High School Seeks Qualified Instructional Assistants!
    Our high school is looking for caring, energetic people to join our team as Special Education Instructional Assistants—and we’d love your help spreading the word! This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a direct impact in our classrooms. Instructional Assistants work closely with teachers to support students with special learning needs, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally in an inclusive school environment. We especially want to reach out to local alumni who may be back in the area after college and are looking for meaningful, hands-on experience before their next career or graduate program—this is a wonderful way to give back to your community and gain valuable skills in education, psychology, or human services. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply here!

  • APC in Action

    Staff Appreciation Opportunity!
    Calling all bakers for one of our favorite Acalanes traditions!  The APC Staff Appreciation Holiday Cookie Exchange is on Friday, Dec 12.  Sign up here to contribute to this fun event for our staff!
     
    Please Contact Stacey Hastings or Dominique Mikelson with any questions.
     
    Finals Fuel - Volunteers & Snacks
    Finals are just around the corner…..and that means FINALS FUEL is back!  During finals week the APC provides snacks for the students during brunch period. We need your help to refuel and recharge our Dons, here are three ways to help:

    1. Purchase snacks from the Amazon Wish list here.  Items will be sent from Amazon directly to a residence for transport to AHS, no need to deliver anything.
    2. Don’t want to purchase via Amazon? No problem! Sign up to purchase snacks yourself from the SignUpGenius here and you deliver to a private residence in Lafayette.
    3. Volunteer to hand out snacks on campus (Wednesday, Dec 17 - Friday, Dec 19). Sign up for shifts here.

    Still not sure what to do? Reach out with any questions: reganscovic@gmail.com, we’ll help point you in the right direction. Thank you in advance for your support,