Spring 2026 Grants Application Now Available!
Calling all teachers, parents, students in the Acalanes community!
Acalanes Parents Club is looking to award grants that will enhance and enrich the educational experience of AHS students in new and innovative ways. Teachers, staff and students are encouraged to submit ideas for meaningful programs and educational equipment. Applications are due by Friday, Feb 13. Click here to read more and access the application!
APC in Action
APC in Action
Dons Dialogue
Thank you for joining us this past Friday for a very informative Dons Dialogue. If you missed it and would like to get caught up, please take a look at the slides from the presentation. The next Dons Dialogue will be Friday, Feb 20 at 8:45am.
Spring 2026 Grants Application Now Available!
Calling all teachers, parents, students in the Acalanes community!
Acalanes Parents Club is looking to award grants that will enhance and enrich the educational experience of AHS students in new and innovative ways. Teachers, staff and students are encouraged to submit ideas for meaningful programs and educational equipment. Applications are due by Friday, Feb 13. Click here to read more and access the application!
APC in Action
January Dons Dialogue
Please join us for the first Dons Dialogue of 2026! Friday, Jan 23, at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center. We will hear from Principal Shawn and other Acalanes Staff who will review key resources and important deadlines related to 2026–27 course selection. We’ll continue our program spotlight series featuring VAPA, World Language, and Leadership, offering a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Acalanes teachers and learn more about course offerings and academic pathways.
Coffee and treats will be served!
Spring 2026 Grants Application Now Available!
Calling all teachers, parents, students in the Acalanes community!
Acalanes Parents Club is looking to award grants that will enhance and enrich the educational experience of AHS students in new and innovative ways. Teachers, staff and students are encouraged to submit ideas for meaningful programs and educational equipment. Applications are due by Friday, Feb 13. Click here to read more and access the application!
APC in Action
JANUARY DONS DIALOGUE – SAVE THE DATE
Please join us for the first Dons Dialogue of 2026! Friday, Jan 23, at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center. We will hear from Principal Shawn and other Acalanes Staff who will review key resources and important deadlines related to 2026–27 course selection. We’ll continue our program spotlight series featuring VAPA, World Language, and Leadership, offering a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Acalanes teachers and learn more about course offerings and academic pathways.
Coffee and treats will be served!
APC in Action
JANUARY DONS DIALOGUE – SAVE THE DATE
Please join us for the first Dons Dialogue of 2025! Friday, Jan 23 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center. We will hear from Principal Shawn and other Acalanes Staff members plus time for open Q&A. The detailed agenda will be released in the APC Newsletter next week.
Coffee and treats will be served!
FINALS FUEL IN ACTION!
Thank you to all the families that contributed snacks, funds or time to hand out fun snacks and encouraging words to all our students between exams. This is a special Acalanes tradition and one of the best volunteer roles on campus. If you missed your opportunity to help this winter, don’t worry Finals Fuel will be back in the spring. Special thanks to our APC Finals Fuel Chair, Regan Scovic!
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.
And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these resources:
- Peer Tutoring on Monday, Dec 15, regular hours (lunch, 7th period and after school until 4:00pm); and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 16-18) from 12:50-3:00pm.
- The Wellness Center is open for students to drop in Monday, Dec 15, regular hours (8:00am to 4:00pm); and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Dec 16-19) from 8:00am to 1:00pm
- The Acalanes library’s hours during Finals Week are modifed:
- 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!
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.
And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these resources:
- Peer Tutoring on Monday, Dec 15, regular hours (lunch, 7th period and after school until 4:00pm); and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 16-18) from 12:50-3:00pm.
- The Wellness Center is open for students to drop in Monday, Dec 15, regular hours (8:00am to 4:00pm); and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Dec 16-19) from 8:00am to 1:00pm
- The Acalanes library’s hours during Finals Week are modifed:
- 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!
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
APC in Action
November APC Dons Dialogue
Thank you to all who attended our Dons Dialogue on Friday, Nov 21. This month’s topics included a Counseling Update,Course Registration Process & Resources, AP Programming and Debunking AP Myths, Activities Update and Q&A with Principal Shawn & APC. If you were not able to attend, slides and video from the discussion are available.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
APC in Action
Get your holiday gifts!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further than some new Acalanes Spiritwear! Orders close Nov 16 and will be in hand Dec 16 for pick-up. Proceeds benefit the classes of ‘26, ‘27, ‘28 & 29! Order here!
Peer Tutoring — Walk-Ins Welcome
If your student needs help from a peer tutor but the Academy session is full, students can still come to room 107. Peer tutoring accommodates “walk-ins” and we will find a way to get your student the help they need.
