• Sports

    December 14, 2025

    *The game schedule reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports Boosters.

    This week's cant miss events:

    Girls basketball
    Friday, Dec 19 host Benicia HS.  JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
    Saturday, Dec 20 at California HS.  JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
    Saturday, Dec 27 through Tuesday, Dec 30 Varsity in West Coast Jamboree.
    Friday, Jan 2 or Saturday, Jan 3 Varsity in S120 at Carondelet HS.
     
    Boys basketball
    Friday, Dec 19 at Benicia HS.  Freshmen at 4:30pm, JV at 6:00pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
    Saturday, Dec 20 host Archie Williams HS.  Freshmen at 1:00pm, JV at 2:30pm and Varsity at 4:00pm.
    Friday, Dec 26 through Tuesday, Dec 30 Bambauer Invitational at Marin Catholic HS.
    Friday, Jan 2 at Granada HS.  Freshmen at 4:00pm and JV at 5:30pm.
    Saturday, Jan 3 at Foothill, Sacramento HS.  JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
     
    Boys soccer
    Friday, Dec 19 Varsity v. Lowell HS in University Showcase at 7:30pm.
    Saturday, Dec 20 Varsity v. Tamalpais HS in University Showcase at 3:30pm.
    Friday, Dec 26 Alumni Game at 3:00pm.
     
    Wrestling
    Saturday, Dec 20 Varsity Bill Martell Invitational at Northgate HS.
    Saturday, Dec 20 Girls Castro Valley Invitational.
    Saturday, Dec 20 JV Ygnacio Valley Tournament.
    Friday, Jan 2 Girls Contest of Champions at Concord HS.
    Saturday, Jan 3 Boys Contest of Champions at Concord HS.
     
    You may view the full 2025-2026 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • Finals Prep

    December 7, 2025

    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!

  • General Announcements

    December 7, 2025

    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

    December 7, 2025

    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,

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    December 7, 2025

    Donation Drive for Grateful Gatherings
    We are collecting new or like new kitchen items for Grateful Gatherings, a nonprofit that helps furnish homes for families transitioning out of homelessness or crisis. Collection bins will be in front of the main office all day from Dec 8 through Dec 19. If you have any questions, please email Molly Aldrich at molly.aldrich26@auhsdschools.org 

  • Campus Culture Committee

    December 7, 2025

    Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
    As we continue the 2025–2026 school year, the Campus Culture Committee (CCC) is focused on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus. We’re also working closely with staff on issues that impact our students.

    We recognize that supporting our students starts with supporting parents, which is why part of our mission is to ensure parents feel cared for through mental health and wellness support. 

    🌟 December Days of Recognition & Celebration

    • Dec 8 – Bodhi Day
    • Dec 10 – Human Rights Day
    • Dec 14–22 – Hanukkah
    • Dec 25 – Christmas
    • Dec 26–Jan 1 – Kwanzaa

    Bodhi Day
     A Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) attained enlightenment—known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.

    Kwanzaa
     Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African American culture held Dec 26–Jan 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa draws inspiration from African harvest festival traditions across various regions. (Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa)

     
    🥟 Dumpling Fundraiser Update
    What a beautiful gathering! Seeing the hall filled with people ready to take action and make dumplings brought us such joy. Thank you for being part of our delicious adventure.
    At a time when there is so much fracture and division, it warms our hearts to see what can happen when we come together with purpose. More than 130 people attended, and together we enjoyed over 1,000 freshly cooked dumplings. We also folded more than 1,000 dumplings to take home!
    Thanks to your generosity, we collected 75 lbs of food for local food banks and—drumroll please 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻—raised over $10,000 for White Pony Express!
    A special thank you to our generous sponsors—China Moon, Diablo Foods, Nin Tang Realty, Honey Homes, Comprehensive Wellness, Moraga iKind Project, Lafayette United Methodist Church, Dome Construction, Bachan Sauce Company, and Sugoi Brewing—for covering supplies and hosting needs so that all donations could go directly to fighting food insecurity.

    We’d also like to thank our dumpling demo leaders Ting, Maggie, and Han, our incredible kitchen crew, and our team of 20+ hardworking and delightful teen volunteers who made the event run with warmth and heart.


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

    • Dec – No Meeting
    • Jan 12 – Virtual
    • Feb 9 – In-Person
    • Mar 16 – Virtual
    • Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
    • May – No Meeting
    ✨ December Reflections
    The month of December is a time when many celebrate a variety of traditions and enjoy time with family, friends, and community. If you have information about a celebration you take part in and would like our committee to share, please let us know!

    If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please email us at
    diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com — All are welcome!

    Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
    If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias IncidentReporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
    Submit a BIRT Report Here »

  • Student Activities

    December 7, 2025

    Welcome back—two weeks to go!
     
    ADOPT-A-FAMILY:  Thank you!
    This year we are supporting 64 families in our community—thank you! If you are supporting an individual or a family, please plan to drop off your wrapped & labeled gifts on Friday between 7:30-8:15am in front of the small gym. We deliver all of the gifts after school on Friday.
     
    If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna Motes at (annakmotes@gmail.com) and Katherine Walton at (kwalton@auhsdschools.org)!
     
    Volunteer Opportunity: Dec 13 from 10:00am-2:30pm. Sign up through this Google formto help feed the needy in San Francisco at Glide Memorial Church. Log your hours onto Helper-Helper. See you there, Dons!
     
    Shop joyfully while giving generously! We are back in the holiday season and this is a perfect time to raise funds for our beloved Acalanes! Minted is offering parents 20% off our purchases AND is giving 10% of the net sales back to our fabulous school! Please use promo code FUNDRAISEACALANES upon checkout to support the Dons!
     
    This week we have lots of fun holiday programming:

    • Monday: Come make delicious smelling cinnamon envelopes in room 314 @ lunch
    • Wednesday:
      • Frosh Finals Info meeting @ lunch in the library
      • Academy: Gingerbread making competition (Walton)
      • Lunch: Movie & snacks in room 314 @ lunch
      • 3:00-5:00pm: Exam Jam in the library
    • Thursday:
      • Lunch: Sophomore cookie decorating & JoyBound Dogs (Front Quad)
      • 6:30pm: Instrumental Winter Concert
    • Friday:
      • 7:30-8:15am: Adopt-a-family gift drop-off
      • Lunch: Cookie Decorating in room 314