• Wellness Center

    August 27, 2023

    The Wellness team would like to welcome everyone to the 23-24 school year! We are so happy to be back serving Acalanes students and we couldn’t do it without the generosity of our amazing community of parents and families. If you think that your student might benefit from mental health support this school year, please fill out a Wellness referral which can be found in the Wellness Center section of the Acalanes High School website.
     
    Our normal drop-in hours start tomorrow, Monday, Aug 28 however we are always available to support students in crisis.
     
    We look forward to another successful year of supporting student mental health right here on the Acalanes High School campus.

     

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    August 27, 2023

    Instrumental Music: Hello music and baseball fans! What better way to combine two fun activities than to support our Acalanes Instrumental Music students, led by our new Band Director Edwin Cordoba, as they play the national anthem at the A’s Game on Sept 3rd! Come cheer both our talented students during their performance as well as the Oakland A’s as they play against the Los Angeles Angels.
     

    Event: Acalanes Instrumental Music plays the National Anthem 

    Date: Sunday, Sept 3rd
    Time: 1:00 pm
    Location: RingCentral Coliseum, Oakland CA
    Ticket prices: $25 (discounted)
     
    Details on how to purchase and pick up discount tickets are on the instrumental music website
     
    The DramaDon’s are excited to announce auditions for Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee! Here’s the details:

    • Auditions are by appointment on Tuesday, Aug 29 and Wedesday, Aug 30
    • We have time slots available after school and during 7th Period.
    • Students audition with a monologue (provided in the audition packet).
    • Memorization is not required.
    • All Acalanes students are eligible.
    • No singing required.
    • The play runs October 25-28

    Please encourage your students to stop by the Drama Room (right across the front quad from the cafeteria) to pick up an audition packet and sign up for a 4-minute audition time.

  • LPIE

    August 27, 2023


    Lafayette Partners in Education is hosting an intimate acoustic concert featuring Alanis Morissette in a private garden setting on Friday, Sep 15. In addition to the performance, we are working to raise $200,000 to support visual and performing arts education in Lafayette Public Schools.

    More information about the event can be found here and although it’s sold out, you still have a chance to attend this incredible evening through our RAFFLE! Each ticket is $25 or you can purchase 5 for $100. All sales support LPIE! Click here to submit your name and phone number to be contacted for raffle ticket purchase. Raffle to be drawn on Friday, Sept 1 at 9am.

    www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram 

  • Sports

    August 27, 2023

    This week’s can’t miss events:

    Girls Golf
    The Acalanes girls golf team has teamed up with Sideboard for a fundraising event on Wednesday, Aug 30. Sideboard will give 20% back to girls golf for every purchase by the Acalanes community that day. Every dollar counts! You can dine in, order to go, and/or buy gift cards! Don't forget to say you are with Acalanes Girls Golf!

    Girls volleyball
    Tuesday, Aug 29 host Rancho Cotate HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
    Friday, Sep 1 and Saturday, Sep 2 in the Reno Invitational.

    Girls tennis
    Tuesday, Aug 29 host Alhambra HS at 4pm.

    Boys water polo
    Tuesday, Aug 29 host Pinole Valley HS scrimmage. Varsity at 6pm and JV at 7pm.
    Wednesday, Aug 30 host Pittsburg HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.

    Girls water polo
    Tuesday, Aug 29 at Redwood HS. Varsity at 4pm and JV at 5pm.
    Wednesday, Aug 30 at Archie Williams HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.

    Football
    Wednesday, Aug 30 Frosh host Monte Vista HS at 5pm.
    Friday, Sep 1 host San Ramon Valley HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    You may view the 2023-2024 Athletic Update by clicking HERE

  • APC in Action

    August 21, 2023

    Join us for the Dons Dialogue Friday, Aug 25 at 8:45am:  Acalanes Parents Club is pleased to invite you to our first Dons Dialogue of the 2023-2024 school year! Dons Dialogues are the best way to find out what’s going on at Acalanes! 

    These monthly forums provide parents with the opportunity to hear directly from Principal Eric Shawn and other AHS faculty regarding academics, student activities, department information, hot topics on campus, plus open Q&A. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome.
     

    Peer Tutoring is Now Open! Peer Tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all Acalanes High School students and support them in developing the skills necessary to succeed in academics and life post high school.

    The program opens tomorrow (Monday, Aug 21) in Room 107 under the supervision of Co-Directors, Kristen Labrosse and Angela Ketcham. Students are welcome to drop-in to receive help from junior and senior student tutors in almost any AHS academic subject, or just come in to do homework, read or study.

    Hours week of Aug 21: Lunch, 7th period, and every day 1 hour after the last school bell rings. Academy sessions start September 1!

    Thank you, Acalanes Parents Club! Peer Tutoring is 100% funded by APC. We could not operate without your donations to this valuable organization.
     
    Volunteer Opportunities: In case you missed it in the registration process, please complete this volunteer form so we know what you’re interested in helping with this year. There are plenty of parent volunteer opportunities, starting with Homecoming this fall!

    Stay Connected:  Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what's happening at Acalanes and reminders for important dates. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

  • APC Membership & Fundraising

    August 21, 2023

    Acalanes Parents Club has committed nearly $185,000 to Acalanes this school year, which will provide vital services for our entire AHS community. As of today, we have yet to reach that goal and we need your help!

    We are tremendously grateful for your support, which funds the following programs for all Acalanes students and staff:

    • College & Career Services
    • Campus Enhancements
    • Peer Tutoring
    • Parent Education
    • Staff & Teacher Development
    • Communications
    • Grant Programs
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • And more . . .

    If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please consider doing so here. Every dollar is beneficial and is greatly appreciated. 
     
    Another important source of funds is making your donations go twice as far with Corporate Matching. Please check if your company has a matching program and, if so, contact corpmatch@acalanesparentsclub.com for further information.
     
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!