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Sports
*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.
Boys soccer
Tuesday, Dec 9 hosts Archie Williams HS. JV at 5:00pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Thursday, Dec 11 hosts Petaluma HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:15pm.
Thursday, Dec 11 Freshmen hosts Dougherty Valley HS at 4:00pm.
Saturday, Dec 13 hosts Deer Valley HS. JV at 2:00pm and Varsity at 4:00pm.
Saturday, Dec 13 Freshmen at Emerald HS at 10:00am.
Girls soccer
Wednesday, Dec 10 at Campolindo HS. JV at 5:00pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Saturday, Dec 13 at Windsor HS. JV at 3:00pm and Varsity at 5:00pm.
Saturday, Dec 13 Freshmen host Northgate HS at 9:00am and at Miramonte HS 2:00pm.
Boys basketball
Thursday, Dec 11, through Saturday, Dec 13, Varsity hosts Chris Huber Memorial Invitational.
Thursday, Dec 11 through Saturday, Dec 13, JV in Hornet Tournament at Alameda HS.
Thursday, Dec 11 through Saturday, Dec 13, Freshmen in Ken Nelson Memorial Tournament at Campolindo HS.
Girls basketball
Thursday, Dec 11 through Saturday, Dec 13 Varsity in Christian Brothers Invitational.
Thursday, Dec 11 through Saturday, Dec 13 JV in Dougherty Valley Invitational.
Wrestling
Saturday, Dec 13 Varsity Bay Area Invitational at Castro Valley HS.
Saturday, Dec 13 Girls San Leandro Invitational.
Saturday, Dec 13 JV Foothill Tournament.
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General Announcements
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
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.
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APC Membership & Fundraising
Donation Receipt for Tax Filing and Corporate Match
Hello APC Members— During the week of November 3rd, you should have received a letter noting your donation to APC for the 2025-2026 school year. This letter is meant to support your tax filing as well as any corporate matching opportunities that your employer provides. Please check your inbox in the coming days/weeks for emails from treasurer@acalanesparentsclub.com and file the document for your records.
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Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
Acalanes Food Drive
Please join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity. Food donations will go to local families in our community. Collection bins are in front of the attendance office. We are collecting specific items in order to offer grab-n-go meals.
Items we are collecting:- Canned chicken
- Canned mixed vegetables & canned corn
- Dried rice
- Canned cream of chicken soup
- Canned white beans
- Chicken broth
- Chili seasoning
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Dried stuffing mix
- Shelf-stable milk
- Cereal
If other items are brought, we will make those available. Ultimately, anything not used will be donated to our local food banks.
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Campus Culture Committee
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. This year, we launched a 3-Part Wellness Workshop Series, which began in September and continues this month with Part 2.Join Us - APC Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Meeting
Monday, November 17 | 6:00pm
Acalanes Library
Please join the Acalanes Campus Culture Committee for the second session in our 3-part “Wellness for Parents” series. This session will focus on strategies to support our own wellness and the wellness of our students. As we move closer to the end of the semester—with finals, senior applications, and holiday stress—this is an important time to come together as a community to share ideas, resources, and encouragement.Your participation helps strengthen our collective efforts to foster balance, resilience, and care across the Acalanes community.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
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 Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
Submit a BIRT Report Here »
