General Announcements

 The night is a valuable resource for current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors who are mapping out their future courses, as well as an excellent way for incoming 9th grade students to experience all that Acalanes has to offer. It’s also a great way to connect with fellow Acalanes parents. Mark your calendars to attend and stay tuned for details.

The schedule is as follows:

• 5:45pm Principal’s Welcome for incoming 8th grade families.
• 6:15pm Acalanes Parents Club reception (we’ll have refreshments!) in the quad adjacent to Large Gym.
• 6:30-8:00pm Course Preview

January 17 is the last day to order yearbooks for the 2019-2020 school year.  Go to the AHS web store (under Student Supplies) to place your order now!

Below is the final’s schedule for next week. Additionally, check out the Student Activities section to stay informed about all the valuable resources and thoughtful events available to students this week and next. 

View Fall 2019 Sports Recap

20 student limit:

     Nov 13 UC application help
     Nov 15 CSU application help
     Nov 20 all application help
     Nov 22 all application help
     Dec 4 Community College Planning

More College & Career Center updates: click here

 Come aboard a Commodore Cruise to celebrate graduation! 

Acalanes High School parents have a proud tradition of offering a safe, alcohol and drug-free event for our graduating seniors. This year’s Grad Night is held Friday, May 29, 2020 immediately following the Graduation Ceremony at Acalanes.  The event includes transportation to and from the Commodore Cruise harbor in Alameda, dinner, snacks, security and fabulous entertainment.

Tickets are now $200 per student but the price increases on November 30.  You may purchase a ticket on the Web Store.  Not sure if you already have?  Login, go to MyAccount, MySettings and see your purchase history.  

Note: Grad night scholarships are available so ALL seniors can attend. Your School Counselor can provide information regarding scholarships. 

Download the Senior Grad Night Waiver

We still have quite a few afternoon slots to fill in the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Ticket Booth next Saturday, September 21.  (The Junior class receives $1,000 for staffing the booth!)  Grab a couple of friends, enjoy the festival and then work a quick 2 hour shift to help our class!  Sign up here.

Just one week from today! Please please please encourage your Junior to attend one of these VERY IMPORTANT work parties!  The Juniors would LOVE to win this contest!  

(All work parties are at Luke Watson’s house at 3186 Kinglsey Place in Lafayette.  Snacks, pizzas and drinks provided!)

Sunday, Sept 15 (TODAY!): 1 – 5pm

Tuesday, Sept 17: 1:30 – 4:30pm

Thursday, Sept 19: 1:30 – 4:30pm

Saturday, Sept 21: 10 AM – 5pm (our last push before setup!)

Also, we could still use your donations/loans for the Junior Hallway.  All items can be dropped off to the Caprios at 582 Silverado Drive in Lafayette.  Please label anything you would like to have returned!  

Items To Be LOANED and RETURNED TO OWNER

• Tiki Bar
• Surfboards
• Boogie Boards
• Straw Hats
• String Lights

Items To Be DONATED

• Old flip flops
• Old Pool Noodles
• Plastic Leis
• Beach Balls
• Newspaper
• Cardboard
• Plywood (large sheet)
• Chicken Wire
• Spray Paint

We STILL have slots available  for the following Homecoming Events.  Again, parents, we would LOVE your help if you can spare the time!!!

Click on the date to sign up.

Sept 22 Homecoming Hallway Decorating Snacks
Sept 27 Homecoming Football Game Snack Shack

Now’s your chance to Show Up for the Freshman! 

Come cheer the football team at their FIRST home game & enjoy sweet and savory treats at their Fundraiser!  Organic Coup & Hawaiian Ice to Go will be between the gyms  from 3pm – 3rd Quarter. So bring your spirit and your appetite and of course…

GO DONS!