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Legislative News
Measure H for LAFSD
Measure H is on the June 2026 ballot. This local parcel tax would replace Measure L (expiring in 2027) and help close funding gaps caused by California’s school funding formula, which ranks Lafayette among the lowest-funded districts in the state.
Funds from Measure H would stay local and support maintaining small class sizes, attracting and retaining excellent teachers, and preserving core academic programs like math, science, reading, and the arts. The measure also includes independent oversight, annual audits, and a senior exemption.
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Performing & Visual Arts
Concert Attire Donations: If your student has concert attire they no longer need, please consider donating it to the Second Movement Thrift Stop. We accept gently used:
- Black concert dresses (from the past 4-5 years)
- Black tuxes, suits, dress jackets
- Black dress pants, black skirts (below knee)
- White, black, french blue button-down dress shirts
- White, black, french blue sleeved blouses
- Black ties (bow or regular), cumberbunds
- Black dress shoes
- Pearl necklaces
Donations can be dropped off in the Music Room at Acalanes High School, or you can contact us at info@ahsperformingarts.org or visit https://www.acalanesinstrumentalmusic.org/concert-attire
Congratulations Performing Arts Seniors!
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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
Good Luck with Final Exams this week!
Summer School is Available Students with D/F grades in classes required for graduation may sign up to repeat these classes in summer school— held at Las Lomas High School this year. Please fill out this application and submit it to your student’s counselor.
Counselor Assignments May Change Acalanes has 3.6 counselors this year, and will have 3.4 counselors next year. Erika Vazquez will be on site two days a week and will have a further reduced caseload (she will be at Las Lomas the other three days, and will be fully accessible by phone and email). Anne Schonauer, Marissa Meadows and Susan Martin will absorb the additional students. We will send out our new alpha breakdown at the beginning of next school year. -
Sports
*The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Fri/day. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports B
This week’s can’t miss events:
Boys golf
Tuesday, May 25 CIF NorCal Championship at Poppy Ridge GC, Livermore.
Softball
Tuesday, May 26 or Wednesday, May 27 NCS Semifinal.
Friday, May 29 or Saturday, May 30 NCS Championship.
Track & field
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General Announcements
Finals Schedule: May 26 - 29
Parents, please take note of the spring finals schedule. Monday, May 25 is a non school day for Memorial Day. The finals schedule begins on Tuesday, May 26. A great way to help support our students during finals is to help out with Finals Fuel (see below).
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APC in Action
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 found 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-Friday). Sign up for shifts here.
Still not sure what to do? Reach out to Regan with any questions: reganscovic@gmail.com.
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Student Activities
Acalanes is expanding our opportunities to partner with our ESC friends in the ‘26-’27 school year! Looking to get more involved and an avenue to do so besides ACA Buddies? Check out our inclusion opportunities and complete the google form prior to May 22nd.
May 18-22: FUN IN THE SUN SPIRIT WEEK!
Encourage your student to dress-up, participate & show up to the events in our last spirit week of the year! It all kicks off Sunday with Time of Reflection & culminates with the year end rally and senior picnic.
Summer Spiritwear webstore is LIVE!
Check it out now! All student designed and all proceeds benefit the classes! Webstore will stay live through summer.
As we move into the final 2 weeks of the year, I want to say thank you for everything you did to make this a great year for your student & for our community. Acalanes is a special, special place. The love for ACA, the support to SHOW UP for one another & the spirit can be felt on this campus daily. Thank you for a great year! 💙
SAVE THE DATES:
Dons Day + Frosh Orientation: Monday, Aug 10
1st day of school: Tuesday, Aug 11
Welcome Back Rally + Frosh Social: Friday, Aug 14
Homecoming 2026: Sept 20-26
Junior/Senior Prom: May 15, 2027
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Performing & Visual Arts
Collage Concert on Thursday, May 21 in the PAC
Please save the date for our final performance of the year. On Thursday May 21 at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center, students will perform a beautiful collage of pieces, some showcasing specific ensembles. We invite you to this special evening as we cap off a fantastic year of music from our exceptional students at Acalanes.
Congratulations Performing Arts Seniors!
Not pictured: Akellah Lily -
Sports
*The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Fri/day. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports B
This week’s can’t miss events:
Boys golf
Monday, May 18 NCS Championship at Windsor GC.
Softball
Tuesday, May 19 or Wednesday, May 20 NCS First Round Playoff.
Friday, May 22 or Saturday, May 23 NCS Quarterfinal.
Boys volleyball
Tuesday, May 19 CIF NorCal Quarterfinal.
Thursday, May 21 CIF NorCal Semifinal.
Saturday, May 23 CIF NorCal Championship.
Boys tennis
Tuesday, May 19 CIF NorCal First Round Playoff.
Friday, May 22 CIF NorCal Quarterfinal and Semifinal.
Saturday, May 23 CIF NorCal Championship.
Track & field
Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 NCS Meet of Champions at Dublin HS.
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Legislative News
Measure H for LAFSD
Measure H is on the June 2026 ballot. This local parcel tax would replace Measure L (expiring in 2027) and help close funding gaps caused by California’s school funding formula, which ranks Lafayette among the lowest-funded districts in the state.
Funds from Measure H would stay local and support maintaining small class sizes, attracting and retaining excellent teachers, and preserving core academic programs like math, science, reading, and the arts. The measure also includes independent oversight, annual audits, and a senior exemption.
Confirm you are registered to Vote here -
APC in Action
Acalanes teachers and staff enjoyed a fabulous lunch hosted by APC last week!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who contributed salads, desserts, and beverages, and to our amazing Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs, Dominique Mickelson and Stacey Hastings, for organizing such an incredible meal for our teachers and staff. We are so grateful for all of you and your help in making the lunch a success!
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 found 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-Friday). Sign up for shifts here.
Still not sure what to do? Reach out to Regan with any questions: reganscovic@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your help!
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Congratulations to all of the 233 students who completed 30+ hours of community service over the past year. Please see the attached list of all of our amazing community service students. Each student can print their digital award for their own keeping if they choose.
We have 12 seniors that will be earning the Excellence in Community Service Award this year. These students have completed over 300 hours of community service during their 4 years at Acalanes. Please join us in congratulating:
Lauren Anderson
Alvera Bamorya
Jackson Crinnion
Liam Crinnion
Lauren Foster
Darren Ho
Miela Hsu
Addison Mandell
Donovan McGrath
Audrey Parkin
Addyson Stevens
Samantha Swift
These students may pick up a certificate and a special cord to wear at graduation on Wednesday, May 13th at lunch.
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