Weekly News & Announcements

Performing & Visual Arts

On the Razzle!
The AHS DramaDons Present: On the Razzle on Wednesday, Oct 22-Saturday, Oct 25  in the Acalanes Little Theater. Come check out this hilarious comedy!
All shows start at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm.
For tickets and info visit: ahsperformingarts.org

LPIE

We’re thrilled to welcome Martin Homes Team as a Diamond LPIE Business Partner for the sixth year!
 
Erin & Darrick Martin are Lafayette parents and true community champions. Their generosity is a testament to their dedication and love for this community and our schools. We are incredibly fortunate to have their continued support.
 
In their own words: "At Martin Homes Team, being a repeat Diamond Sponsor of LPIE is more than just an investment in our schools—it’s a reflection of our deep roots and enduring commitment to the Lafayette community. As a team with four generations in Lafayette—we believe that strong schools are the foundation of a thriving community. We’re proud to invest in the future of Lafayette through LPIE, just as we invest in helping families find, build, and love their homes here. Real estate is not just what we do—it’s who we are, and it starts with supporting the place we all call home."
 
Please join us in thanking Martin Homes Team for their continued generosity. When you support our sponsors, you support our schools. Learn more at martinhomesteam.com.
 

 
Save the Date! Gala Tickets go on sale on Nov 6!

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.

This week’s can’t miss events:
Girls golf
Monday, Oct 20 DAL Championship at Lone Tree GC.
 
Flag football
Monday, Oct 20 at Campolindo HS. JV at 6:30pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
 
Girls tennis
Tuesday, Oct 21 Northgate HS at 3:30pm. Varsity away, JV home.
Thursday, Oct 23 College Park HS at 3:30pm. Varsity home, JV away.
 
Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Oct 21 at Northgate HS. Freshmen 4:30pm, JV 5:30pm, Varsity 6:30pm.
Thursday, Oct 23 hosts Berean Christian HS. JV 4:30pm and Varsity 6:30pm.
 
Cross country
Wednesday, Oct 22 Midseason Mania at Campolindo HS 5:00pm.
 
Boys water polo
Wednesday, Oct 22 at College Park HS. JV at 4:00pm and Varsity at 5:00pm.
Thursday, Oct 23 Host Bishop O’Dowd HS. JV at 4:00pm and Varsity at 5:00pm.
 
Girls water polo
Friday, Oct 24 and Saturday, Oct 25 Varsity in NorCal Invitational at Sacred Heart Cathedral HS.

You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

APC Membership & Fundraising

All APC members should have received an email with a link to the Acalanes 2025-2026 Online Family Directory! If you donated to the APC and did not receive the email, please contact our Communications Team at vpcommunications@acalanesparentsclub.com.

It is not too late to donate here. With a donation of any amount, you will receive the directory, and you can also get an Acalanes tote bag. If you have any questions, or if you have donated and would like a tote bag, please contact Jen Ruhl.

Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

Lafayette Res Run for Education – Next Weekend!
Show your community spirit, and support Acalanes (Go Dons!) – sign up for the Lafayette Res Run for Education on Sunday, Oct 19. 15% of Acalanes designated registrations + donations go back to Acalanes Parents Club. Every registration counts! Be sure to select Acalanes when you register!

Thank you for supporting our schools! Go Dons!

 

Travel to Southern Spain with Señora Holland from AHS and Señora Frank from MHS
Travel Dates: June 1-June 13, 2026
Enjoy a Spanish speaking immersion program to southern Spain with two Spanish teachers from AUHSD. You will be guided by the best program with an itinerary that has been designed for you by your Spanish teachers. See the beautiful and historical sites of Southern Spain, participate in fun activities at lovely beaches, and partake in a language school in the city of Granada. The trip is full of enriching cultural experiences that you will cherish for a lifetime. Please reach out to Señora Holland or Señora Frank if you have any questions. Attached are photos from our past trip and a poster for sign ups. Muchas Gracias.

General Announcements

Lost and Found is Overflowing
 Our lost and found bin is located in the glass hallway, to the left of the attendance office. Please remind your student to look for clothing, water bottles, shoes, etc. It is overflowing with valuable items at the moment. These items will be donated to a charity

APC in Action

APC Sends a Heartfelt Thank You to Katherine Walton!
A big thank you to Katherine Walton and the Leadership students for organizing an incredible Homecoming week! This year’s celebration was one for the books! Close to half of the student body participated in HOCO skits, over 1,100 students attended the dance, and together we raised $23,260 and filled up the entire student store with nonperishable items for the Contra Costa Food Bank. What an amazing community effort!

Katherine’s passion, dedication, and school spirit help make Acalanes such an enthusiastic, inclusive, and connected community. We’re so grateful for all she does to make Acalanes a special place for our students!

 
Thank you to our amazing custodians!
National Custodian Appreciation Day was on October 2, and we had a lot to celebrate! We celebrated our incredible Custodial Team with some Dons swag and tasty treats!  We want to say a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful custodians for ALL they do to support our students and school!  We are so grateful!!
 
And a big thank you to Stacey Hastings and Jocelyn Birrell for making this day a special one!


FRIDAY, OCT 10 WAS A SNACK ATTACK DAY FOR THE ACALANES STAFF!
Thank you to our Staff Appreciation team, Dominique Mickelson and Stacey Hastings, for creating this yummy snack bar for all our Acalanes Staff. Your generous donations to APC allow us to make sure the staff know how much we appreciate all they do to support our students.

 
DONS DIALOGUE – FRIDAY AT 8:45AM
Please join us on Friday, Oct 17, at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center for our October Dons Dialogue. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome.