• Dons Show Up

    October 13, 2019

    Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman need help and are asking parents to please take a fundraising concession shift at the home football game versus Campolindo on October 18. Please see your class section below to sign up. 

    In addition to football, our water polo and tennis teams play cross town rivals Campolindo this week too (see sports section below). Show your spirit and enjoy the action. Go teams! 

    Looking for more ways to support your fellow Dons? Check out Acalanes' new Dons Show Up October calendar referenced in the Student Activities section below!

     

  • 6th Man Jersey

    October 13, 2019

    Order deadline extended to gather a few more last minute orders! Order a personalized 6th Man jersey by Wednesday October 16th to wear to any athletic event including basketball! Jerseys can be customized with last name and graduation year on the back. Check them out-they are awesome! Jerseys take 4-5 weeks in production.

  • DONS SHOW UP in October

    October 13, 2019

    In an effort to better communicate with students and the community on the big events each month, we have created a Dons Show Up in October calendar (on the Acalanes home page). This week come out to the pool on Wednesday beginning at 4 pm to watch girls and boys water polo. Pep band will be present! It is a big night for our water polo community. 

    On Friday, October 18 there is a meeting during academy for any student interested in auditioning for the musical. Check out the Performing and Visual Arts section below for details.

  • Lamorinda Tackles Cancer on October 18

    October 13, 2019

    Come out to the home football game wearing lavender (universal color for cancer) and support our community as we do our part to tackle cancer. Together with Campolindo, we will have a tailgate before the game, and posters that people can decorate honoring someone who has had cancer (these will be hung around the stadium). Acalanes & Campo have teamed up to design a long sleeve shirt with “Lamorinda Tackles Cancer.” It is on sale at lunch for $20.

     

  • College & Career

    October 13, 2019

    Oct 15 AUHSD Military Career Night @ AHS Gym 6:30p-8p
    Oct 19 PSAT (registration now closed)
    Oct 23 SAT/ACT Info Night @ AHS 6:30p-7:30p
    Oct 28 SFSU Tour

    SFSU Campus Tour for Seniors The College & Career Center (CCC) is offering a tour of SFSU for Seniors on Monday, October 28, 7:30am - 2:00pm. To register, print out a permission slip from the website and return it by Friday, October 21 along with a check (to pay for bus) for $10 made payable to “Acalanes High School".  We are partnering with Campolindo High School so space is limited.  

    College Rep Visits Coming This Week
    Oct 15    James Madison University, NYU, Penn State, Trinity College, Bucknell, Brandeis University
    Oct 16    Muhlenberg College, Marymount Manhattan College, Fordham University, U of Strathclyde, Seattle University
    Oct 17    Providence College, St. Lawrence University, Dickinson College, University College Dublin, University of Montana, UCSB
    Oct 18     University of Hawaii, USF, Knox College, Cal Lutheran University, Maryville University

    For times and sign up visit Naviance.  These visits are for junior and senior students.  Please pick up passes before school, during brunch or lunch.  Make sure to sign in during the visit to clear the attendance office.

     

  • AP Exam Registration

    October 13, 2019

    New reg process & timing this year!  AP Exam Registration is open now through Nov. 1.  Beginning this year, students register in two places, on CollegeBoard.org (with a “Join Code” from AP Teacher)  and on the Acalanes Web Store. Detailed information, including step by step instructions, is available on the Web Store and will be discussed in AP Classes. Please contact Hannah Welling, Testing Coordinator in the Counseling Office if you have questions or concerns. 

     

  • First quarter progress reports

    October 13, 2019

    The end of the first quarter was Oct. 11.  Grades will be updated in School Loop by Wednesday Oct. 16.  Progress reports are only mailed if no parent is registered in School Loop. 

     

  • Make Vaping History: Students and Parents Learn About Risks of Vaping and Tobacco Use

    October 13, 2019

    APC Parent Education Speaker Series event presents along with AUHSD:

    Make Vaping History: Students and Parents Learn About Risks of Vaping and Tobacco Use
    Tuesday, October 29 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
    Acalanes High School Performing Arts Center

    Learn up-to-date information on e-cigarette/vape pen products, adolescent use rates, impact on young people, prevention strategies, how to support current users, and more.  Register for the event here.

     

  • Healthy Tech for Teens, Managing Social Media

    October 13, 2019

    Acalanes Unified High School District (AUHSD) is sponsoring the following event for parents. Sign up below and mark your calendar to attend.

    Healthy Tech for Teens, Managing Social Media
    Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
    Campolindo High School

    Learn more and register to attend here.

     

  • Drama Dons In Action! The LARAMIE PROJECT

    October 13, 2019

    October 23-26 at 7pm in the Acalanes Little Theater 

    Don’t miss the DramaDons production of The Laramie Project, the true story of Matthew Shephard who was savagely beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming.  Shephard’s name quickly became a grim rallying cry for those speaking out against hate crimes committed against gays. The Laramie Project explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.  A more detailed synopsis of the play as well as information on tickets can be found here. 

    Click here to watch a short PSA video produced by AHS Leadership about about the play.