• School Nurse

    May 18, 2025

    Happy Sunday! Although the weekend is almost done, there is still time to encourage your students to get organized for finals week. Instead of asking them if they’re ready, studying enough, prepared, etc., offer to sit down with them and help them create a timeline for the next two weeks (last week of classes and finals week). It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of building in self-care and using pacing as a strategy for staying balanced.
     
    Graduation Gift Idea: A first aid kit for college. Get creative about what you put in it, including those little messages that you used to put in your kids’ lunch boxes…
    Need ideas? Ask me!

    Please reach out to me for any support your students or family might need. You can access the medical forms page on my website HERE.

    My office hours are:
    Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some* Thursdays
    Tuesdays & Thursdays:  8am - 3:50pm
    Wednesdays:  7:30am - 3:20pm

    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
    IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​School Nurse Website

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    May 18, 2025


    Acalanes & Campo Jazz Ensembles Benefit Concert at Yoshi's on Monday, May 19, 8pm
    Support the Acalanes & Campo Jazz Ensembles at this benefit concert at Yoshi's in Oakland. The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble includes a 2025 California All-State Jazz Band student member and the Ensemble and Combo have won multiple group awards this year. You won’t want to miss this show! All proceeds from the performance benefit the jazz programs at the schools. Tickets available here.


    Acapalooza 2025!
    Get ready for Acapalooza - the Acalanes Chamber Music Collage Concert - which brings our talented student musicians together for a relaxed evening of music. Featured ensembles include Brassworks, Trio Con Fuoco, Acastix, and other popular bands performing works by Cole Porter, Bizet, Bach and more. Whether you’re a chamber music fan or just looking to enjoy a unique night out, come join us for an unforgettable performance!

    • When: Thursday, May 22 at 6:30pm
    • Where: AHS Performing Arts Center
    • Admission Price: Free ($10 donation suggested)

    Thank You to Our Graduating Performing Arts Booster Board Members!
    We are grateful for your dedication and service in support of the program’s students and director-teachers. Your support elevated the extracurricular performances and helped our performers thrive in these culminating experiences.

    • Andrea Christie
    • Anita Embleton
    • Paul Joseph
    • Ingrid Koo
    • Ed Koo
    • Sharon Mieloch-Garcia
    • Emily Rennie
    • Eng Young
    • Rashmi Vrajmohan

    Join Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters!
    Performing Arts Boosters is a parent group that promotes and advocates for high quality performing arts education at Acalanes. There are open positions in the Instrumental Music subgroup as well as in the umbrella Boosters organization.

    • Performing Arts Boosters
      • Member-at-Large
      • Treasurer 26-27 shadow role (QuickBooks)
      • Web Admin 26-27 shadow role (Wix & Google Workspace)
    • Instrumental Music
      • Concert Attire Coordinator
      • Carpool Coordinator
      • Stanley Liaison
      • Publicity & Communications Coordinator
      • Programs & Posters Coordinator
      • House Manager

    Please reach out if you have questions or are interested in joining us! info@ahsperformingarts.org or instrumental-co-vp@ahsperformingarts.org

  • LPIE

    May 18, 2025

    Local Support is Essential to Our Schools
    This year, more than half of our families came together to support the critical role local funding plays in our schools. We are deeply grateful to the 55% of families who contributed to LPIE. Your generosity made a meaningful impact at your child’s school, and that’s something to be proud of. We are deeply grateful to every family who contributed to LPIE this year. Your generosity made a meaningful difference at your child’s school, and that’s something to be proud of.
    To show our appreciation, we will recognize our donors on the LPIE website and in the June issue of Lamorinda Weekly. In July, we’ll share our Annual Report, highlighting the many ways your support has helped maintain the excellence of our schools.
    Our schools rely on community support year after year. To those who gave this year — thank you. We hope you’ll continue to stand with us by supporting the 2025–26 Annual Giving Campaign.
    Until then, we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and restful summer!
     
    Thank You to Our Remarkable Fundraising Volunteers
    A heartfelt thank you to this incredible team of volunteers who embraced the challenge of raising $4.7 million for Lafayette’s public schools for the 2024–25 school year. Through your dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment, you successfully reached — and surpassed — this ambitious goal. We are truly grateful for the time, energy, and talents you so generously shared to benefit our students and schools. Your efforts make a lasting impact, and our community is stronger because of you. Thank you!

  • Sports

    May 18, 2025

    *The game schedule below 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:
    Baseball
    Tuesday, May 20 NCS Playoff First Round
    Friday, May 23 NCS Quarterfinal
     
    Softball
    Tuesday, May 20 or Wednesday, May 1  NCS Playoff First Round
    Friday, May 23 or Saturday, May 24  NCS Quarterfinal
     
    Track & field
    Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 NCS Meet of Champions at Dublin HS
     
    You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • General Administration Announcements

    May 11, 2025

    Finals Schedule: May 27 - 30
    Parents, please take note of the spring finals schedule. Monday, May 26 is a non school day for Memorial Day. The finals schedule begins on Tuesday, May 27. A great way to help support our students during finals is to help out with Finals Fuel (see below).

  • APC in Action

    May 11, 2025

    MAY DONS DIALOGUE - Friday, May 16 at 8:45am
    Please join us for our final Dons Dialogue of this school year. We will start at 8:45am with a brief general meeting to vote on our 2025-26 Board of Directors slate (see below) and then we’ll proceed with the Dons Dialogue discussion. Grab a friend and join us for another informative forum - coffee and treats will be served!
     
    2024-2025 Parents Club Board Nominees
    Presidents: Jocelyn Birrell
    VP Special Projects: Jennie Dobies
    VP Communications: Kendra Uffelman
    VP Community Partners: Lynna McPhatter-Harris
    VP Fundraising: Jen Ruhl
    VP Services: Ali Krick
    Co-Head Liaisons: Sarah Cusumano & Amy Lewis
    Secretary: Kimberly Grover
    Treasurer: Rick Phillips
    Assistant Treasurer: Sierra Culbertson
    Auditor: Courtney Griffin
    Past President/Parliamentarian: Michele Colaco & Andrea Hilsabeck
     
    If you have any questions, please contact APC Parliamentarian, Sarah Cusumano.
     
    AHS AND PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARDS CELEBRATION - MAY 21
    Congratulations to those students who have been awarded AHS and Presidential Service Awards! Acalanes students volunteered a total of 16,580 community service hours this past year for over 480 different organizations! We thank your students for making a difference to those individuals and organizations in need in our community and we hope they’ll continue their community service in the future. 
     
    Please note that all community service award recipients have been notified via email. If your student has received a service award, please remind them to come to the front quad at lunchtime on May 21 to pick up their service award certificate and enjoy a celebratory treat! 
     
    FINALS FUEL - VOLUNTEERS & SNACKS
    Finals are just around the corner…..and that means FINALS FUEL is back! During finals week, APC provides snacks for the students during brunch period.  You can help refuel and recharge our Dons in several ways:

    • Purchase snacks prior to finals week and deliver to a private residence near AHS
    • Purchase snacks from the Amazon wish list and items will be sent directly to a residence for transport to AHS
    • Donate money and we’ll shop for you: Venmo @Stephanie-Asadorian (any amount is welcome and appreciated)
    • Volunteer to hand out snacks on campus (Wednesday, May 28  - Friday, May 30)

    Sign up here for shifts and food drop off: SignUpGenius and Amazon Wish List. Please reach out with any questions: reganscovic@gmail.com or stephquinn@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support!