Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

Lafayette Reservoir Run
Registration is NOW OPEN for the Lafayette Res Run for Education!
Run/walk downtown Lafayette in the 2-mile fun run/walk or 5k, or strive for your best 10k time, which includes going around the Lafayette Reservoir on race day, Sunday, Oct 19. There is also a virtual option around the paved trail of the reservoir from Oct 11-18.
Lafayette’s public schools are beneficiaries of this event, with 15% percent of each registration going back to Acalanes – so be sure to choose Acalanes during the registration process!

• The first 100 students to register from each school will receive a voucher at packet pickup for 1/4 lb of bulk candy from Zoonie’s Candy Shop! Yes, even high school students!
• The school who increases their number of runners most compared to last year will receive an additional $500 beneficiary check!

 

Summer Trip to the Basque Country
Acalanes staff are taking students on a trip to the Basque Country this summer, starting in Madrid, exploring northern Spain, then Southern France, and ending in Paris. Students from any grade and any of the four high schools can attend! The only requirement is an interest in travel!
This trip has a little bit of everything – ancient/historical sites, awe-inspiring locations, amazing food, and a once-in-a-lifetime bonding experience with Lamorinda peers. Send your student on the trip of a lifetime where they become a global citizen who values travel and exploration.
For anyone interested in going on the trip to Europe this summer, please follow this link to preview the trip and to register: The Basque Country
 
We will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, Sept 30 at the lawn in front of Sideboard, at 6:30pm. If you have any questions please reach out to Erin Field or TinaGullberg. This is not a school-sponsored trip.

Our registered PSAT and SAT testers need YOUR help!

We are searching for 15 folks to help with Proctoring our PSAT on the morning of Oct. 8, 2025.  It is expected that the exams start promptly at 8am.  Registered students will be told to show up 30 minutes prior to start time for check in.  Proctors for these exams are to arrive and be ready at 7:15am. Restrictions: Parents, you are NOT allowed to proctor if you have a sophomore or junior taking the PSAT.  The majority of the help needed will be for our regular time testers (PSAT can take up to 3hrs to complete) and there’s a smaller group for our accommodated testers who have been approved for extra time that we can also use help with.

You can volunteer your time, or receive pay.  

If you are interested in learning more about proctoring these exams, please contact the Acalanes Testing Coordinator, Jamielle McDonald at jmcdonald@auhsdschools.org

Lafayette Reservoir Run
Registration is NOW OPEN for the Lafayette Res Run for Education!
Run/walk downtown Lafayette in the 2-mile fun run/walk or 5k, or strive for your best 10k time, which includes going around the Lafayette Reservoir on race day, Sunday, Oct 19. There is also a virtual option around the paved trail of the reservoir from Oct 11-18.
Lafayette’s public schools are beneficiaries of this event, with 15% percent of each registration going back to Acalanes – so be sure to choose Acalanes during the registration process!

• The first 100 students to register from each school will receive a voucher at packet pickup for 1/4 lb of bulk candy from Zoonie’s Candy Shop! Yes, even high school students!
• The school who increases their number of runners most compared to last year will receive an additional $500 beneficiary check!

 

Summer Trip to the Basque Country
Acalanes staff are taking students on a trip to the Basque Country this summer, starting in Madrid, exploring northern Spain, then Southern France, and ending in Paris. Students from any grade and any of the four high schools can attend! The only requirement is an interest in travel!
This trip has a little bit of everything – ancient/historical sites, awe-inspiring locations, amazing food, and a once-in-a-lifetime bonding experience with Lamorinda peers. Send your student on the trip of a lifetime where they become a global citizen who values travel and exploration.
For anyone interested in going on the trip to Europe this summer, please follow this link to preview the trip and to register: The Basque Country
 
We will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, Sept 30 at the lawn in front of Sideboard, at 6:30pm. If you have any questions please reach out to Erin Field or TinaGullberg. This is not a school-sponsored trip.

A Few Important Dates!

• Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21, is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.  We look forward to seeing many of you there!
• Sunday, Oct 19 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

ACA Student Discounts!
As part of your student’s ASB card purchase, your student can get discounts or freebies at some favorite local business, such as

• Diablo Foods
• Johnny’s Donuts
• Local Kitchens
• Sideboard
• And more!

Your student just needs to show their ASB card at checkout. See the full list of discounts here! There is still time to purchase the ASB card in the Acalanes Webstore, this money drives student activities at Acalanes.

A Few Important Dates!

• Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21, is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.  We look forward to seeing many of you there!
• Sunday, Oct 19 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

ACA Student Discounts!
As part of your student’s ASB card purchase, your student can get discounts or freebies at some favorite local business, such as

• Diablo Foods
• Johnny’s Donuts
• Local Kitchens
• Sideboard
• And more!

Your student just needs to show their ASB card at checkout. See the full list of discounts here! There is still time to purchase the ASB card in the Acalanes Webstore, this money drives student activities at Acalanes.

A Few Important Dates!

• Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21, is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.  We look forward to seeing many of you there!
• Sunday, Oct 19 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

ACA Student Discounts!
As part of your student’s ASB card purchase, your student can get discounts or freebies at some favorite local business, such as

• Diablo Foods
• Johnny’s Donuts
• Local Kitchens
• Sideboard
• And more!

Your student just needs to show their ASB card at checkout. See the full list of discounts here! There is still time to purchase the ASB card in the Acalanes Webstore, this money drives student activities at Acalanes.

A Few Important Dates!

• Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21, is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.  We look forward to seeing many of you there!
• Sunday, Oct 19 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

What is ACA You Ask?
Not only is “ACA” short for “Acalanes,” it is also the overarching, unifying theme that we at Acalanes High School represent on and off campus. Simply put, ACA (Acalanes Community Always) represents:

• Connectivity between Acalanes students, teachers, staff members, alumni and the greater Lafayette community
• Spirit and unity

These are characteristics that we all share as part of the Acalanes family, both during our time at Acalanes, and beyond as alumni. Our ACA spirit is on display daily in and outside of the classroom, and within our athletics, performing arts, student government, clubs, and Acalanes support organizations. We look forward to supporting ongoing programming that continues to build school spirit and supports our community and each other!
 
ACA Student Discounts!
As part of your student’s ASB card purchase, your student can get discounts or freebies at some favorite local business, such as

• Diablo Foods
• Johnny’s Donuts
• Local Kitchens
• Sideboard
• And more!

Your student just needs to show their ASB card at checkout. See the full list of discounts here! There is still time to purchase the ASB card in the Acalanes Webstore, this money drives student activities at Acalanes.

A Few Important Dates!

• Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21, is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.  We look forward to seeing many of you there!
• Sunday, Oct 19 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

A Few Important Dates!

• Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21 is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.  We look forward to seeing many of you there!
• Sunday, Oct 19 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

Garden Summer Plans and Work Mornings
We have our summer crops planted and will need help this summer weeding and harvesting! Please encourage your student to come down from 9-11am on Jun 11, Jun 23, Jul 9 and Jul 23 to help out in the garden (parents welcome too)! They can get volunteer hours and first pick of any produce that is ready!  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Tewksbury.
Have a great summer and hope to see you in the garden!

Sign up NOW for the Lafayette Res Run for Education!
Early bird registration is NOW open for the 2025 Lafayette Res Run for Education but only through June 30! Race day is Sunday, Oct 19. Register here for the 5k, 10k, 2 mile or Reservoir Challenge. As a result of last year’s race, the beneficiary amount awarded to the schools in 2024 totaled $37,497.95! Sign up today and support OUR school!

Recording of Supporting Your Teen Through Grief and Loss. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partners—Hospice of the East Bay and the Contra Costa Crisis Center—for joining us for last Thursday’s webinar, and to Las Lomas Wellness Coordinator Amelia Whalen for organizing and moderating the event. If you missed it, you can watch the webinar Supporting Your Teen Through Grief & Loss here.
 
County Connection is launching Youth Ride Free, a pilot that will allow anyone 18 and under to ride their buses for free from Jun 1 – Jul 3. No IDs or applications are required.
As a test pilot program this summer, their goal is to enhance mobility on public buses and provide access to vital resources within the area like parks, shopping centers, and job opportunities for young riders. Please help to get the word out to students about Youth Ride Free by sharing news and information about the program. Attached are flyers (English and Spanish) for use or you can look at their webpage for more information.

Sign up NOW for the Lafayette Res Run for Education!
Early bird registration is NOW open for the 2025 Lafayette Res Run for Education but only through June 30! Race day is Sunday, Oct 19. Register here for the 5k, 10k, 2 mile or Reservoir Challenge. As a result of last year’s race, the beneficiary amount awarded to the schools in 2024 totaled $37,497.95! Sign up today and support OUR school!