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College & Career
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT- NOTE THE DATE CHANGE to Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:30pm
Please join Counselor Anne Schonauer and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy in the library on Thursday, Sept 11 from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss post-high school planning, details regarding letters of recommendation, sending transcripts, college visits, and more!
SENIORS: Here are the college visits for this week. Students must sign up on MaiaLearning under events in order to attend. They must also communicate with teachers in advance and pick up a pass from the College and Career Center.
All Families 9-12: Unlock the Secrets to College Financial Aid: 2025–2026 Edition
Join us for this must-attend webinar hosted by College Aid Pro designed to help your family confidently navigate the college financial aid process. They'll break down what you really need to know to avoid costly mistakes and make the most of every opportunity. Can’t attend live? Register anyway and they'll send you the recording!
What you’ll learn:- Why filling out the FAFSA matters—even if you think you won’t qualify.
- How to uncover financial aid opportunities you didn’t know existed.
- Where to find scholarships —regardless of income.
- FAFSA dos and don’ts, plus key updates for 2025–2026.
- What business owners and homeowners need to know.
- Special considerations for divorced or separated families.
Sept 25, 2025, 7pm PT
Register here: https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/fin-aid-101-ca-hs-partners-r egistration-9.25.25
Don’t leave money on the table—register now and take the first step toward a smarter college plan!
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a FREE PSAT and SAT practice exam. Please see details below:- PSAT Practice Exam: Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online
- SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online
Register here for exams and other educational webinars: Acalanes High School registration landing page
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing School: Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 | 7:00pm PT
PSAT, Now What?: Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 | 6:00pm PT
College Planning Case Study: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | 6:00pm PT -
Counseling
Counselor assignments are by student last name:
A-F Anne Schonauer
G-Ka Erika Vasquez on campus MWTh
Ke-Re Marissa Meadows
Rh-Z Susan Martin
SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS: All schedule change requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis and approved by the principal only. The schedule change request form is posted on the AHS website and QR codes are in the Counseling Office. Students may submit requests to change their schedule via the form. If a schedule change is approved, the student’s name will appear on a list on the Counseling Office window. We will only be adding new classes during the first 10 days of school. Students may drop classes through the end of the first quarter, October 10.
CLASS VISITS: Counselors will start visiting grade level classrooms next week. We will visit English 4, English 3 and Chemistry classes. We will also visit the Frosh Academy on Friday. All 10-12th graders will get an updated copy of their transcript, and we will review grade-level specific information, such as PSAT/SAT and AP testing signup information, as well as college information for 11th and 12th graders. -
Wellness Center
Welcome back Acalanes High School! The Wellness team is looking forward to supporting your AHS students for the 2025-2026 school year. We will have 4 master’s level support counselors joining our team this year to provide confidential mental health counseling services to students. We will be closed Aug 27-29 for intern orientation and training and they are expected to start on campus during the first week of September. If you are concerned about your student, or their peers, feel free to use this link to submit a Wellness referral at any point during the year. Feel free to stop by during Back to School Night on Aug 28 to meet the team and check out our space!
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Performing & Visual Arts
Mark your calendars with these performance dates!
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LPIE
Save the Date for LPIE's 5th Annual Poker Tournament on Friday, Oct 17, 2025
Get ready to Ante up for a night of fun and excitement! Our 5th Annual Poker Tournament is coming—don’t miss your chance to play, win great prizes, and support our local schools all at once. Tickets go on sale soon, so be on the lookout!
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