• College & Career

    April 13, 2025

    Seniors should log into MaiaLearning and fill out their 2025 senior exit survey on their dashboard. This is important, as it’s the only way our registrar knows where to send your student’s final transcripts.
     
    Juniors can access college planning support at the following academy sessions (Levy academy):

    • Apr 16 Common App Essay Workshop
    • Apr 23 UC tips for writing your PIQs ( Personal Insight Questions)
    • Apr 30 Filling out your activity list for UCs and the Common App         

    Free Practice Tests: Interested in having your student take a free online practice SAT or ACT? Sign up here for either exam on Apr 26 at 9am with our testing partner, Revolution Prep.

  • School Nurse

    April 13, 2025

    Does your student have allergies? We can’t dispense allergy medication at School unless you have medication administration set up for your student.  You’ll need THIS FORM signed by doctor and parent (even for OTC meds), and you need to bring the medication to our office. 
     
    Calling all teens ages 11–22 with food allergies! Register for FARE's Teen Talk. In the spirit of April Fools, this month’s theme is Food Allergy LOL. We will discuss all things awkward, annoying, and embarrassing about food allergies. Fun and laughter are guaranteed!
     
    “Teen talks provide comfort and make life experiences less scary. I like hearing other people’s stories and how they deal with their food allergies.
    —Teen Talk Participant”
     
     We are in the “home stretch” and have less than 2 months of school left (what???). No worries, there is still time to support your student with healthy habits so they can finish up the semester with good health AND good grades.
    It always helps to ground ourselves in the “pillars” of optimal health”:

    • Sleep
      • 8-10 hours of quality sleep
      • TIP: keep digital devices out of bedroom or at least away from bed
    • Nutrition
      • FIBER: include AS MANY whole foods high in fiber as possible
      • TIP: Instead of processed foods, look for health alternative choices
    • Physical Activity
      • Encourage your student to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 days per week
      • TIP: Go on walks together
    • Avoid smoking, alcohol and substance use
      • Talk to your students about strategies to avoid
      • TIP: Model healthy behavior
    • Stress Management
      • Find something fun away from the “work” of being productive
      • TIP: Try a new “shared” experience like doing a craft together, pulling out a board game, or having a “joke-sharing break”
    • Social Connection
      • Family dinner (or some regular time where your household members gather, ideally to eat together)
      • TIP: Even silent time together can foster connection (personal share: when my kids were teens, I’d “drag” them out for a walk. Sometimes they’d talk and sometimes not. But we were spending time together and I was there if they needed me).

    I’d love to hear about your experiences–please let me know! 

    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

  • Wellness Center

    April 13, 2025

    SENIOR WEEK IN THE WELLNESS CENTER
    From April 20 through May 2, the Acalanes Wellness Center will be hosting our first ever Senior Week! Going from high school to the real world can be scary, but we’ve got our seniors covered. For this week, the Wellness Center will offer a variety of programming and resources geared toward seniors transitioning from high school to their next stage in life. Some of the topics that we will be covering include self-care, CA state resources, consent and healthy relationships, and harm reduction. No matter which path your AHS student takes after high school, learning more about these topics can better prepare them for life as a young adult. Stay tuned for a schedule of events in next week’s newsletter!

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    April 13, 2025


    The SpongeBob Musical! Apr 24-26, 7pm & Apr 27, 2pm in the AHS PAC
    When Bikini Bottom faces disaster, SpongeBob and friends must band together to save their home—through friendship, courage, and epic songs! A must-see for all ages! Tickets on sale NOW at ahsperformingarts.org



    Acalanes Symphonic Orchestra Goes for the Gold in Chicago!
    Performing Arts Boosters congratulates the Acalanes Symphonic Orchestra for achieving a Gold award at the Chicago International Music Festival. The Symphonic Orchestra is composed of 50 musicians from the Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Symphonic Ensemble classes. Students attended master classes and performed at the stunning Chicago Symphony Hall. They also went to the Chicago Opera to see La Boheme, and toured the city.
     

     
    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

    April 13, 2025

    Thank You for Making the 12th Annual Project LPIE a Success!
     
    We extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible students who submitted a total of 120 projects across 15 categories in this year’s Project LPIE. Your creativity, dedication, and hard work truly inspired us all. A special thank you to our judges, who generously volunteered their time and expertise to give meaningful feedback to all participants. And of course, we extend our sincere appreciation to Project LPIE Co-Chairs Jocelyn Werner & Lori MacLeod for leading us through the 12th year of this competition! Without you, this simply would not have been possible.
     
    To everyone who attended our Student Showcase & Awards Reception last week, thank you for coming! We were proud to showcase every piece submitted to Project LPIE and to take the opportunity to celebrate the talent and community spirit that make Project LPIE such a meaningful experience each year. We hope you will join us again next year!

  • Sports

    April 13, 2025


    Ticket sales for the 2025 Booster Bash are LIVE! Remember to text the friends you huddled with in the cold while cheering on our Dons athletes so you all buy tickets to the Booster event of the year - April 26 at the Circle G Ranch! https://acalanesboosters.ejoinme.org/PurchaseTickets


    *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:
    Boys golf
    Monday, April 14 Varsity v. Campolindo HS at Contra Costa CC 3:30 pm.
    Friday, April 18 JV v. Las Lomas HS at Moraga CC 3:30 pm.
     
    Boys volleyball
    Tuesday, April 15 hosts Campolindo HS.  JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm.
    Thursday, April 17 hosts Clayton Valley Charter HS.  JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm.
     
    Boys tennis
    Tuesday, April 15 Varsity hosts Clayton Valley Charter HS at 3:30 pm.
    Thursday, April 17 Campolindo HS at 3:30 pm.  Varsity is home and JV is away.
     
    Boys lacrosse
    Tuesday, April 15 hosts San Marin HS.  JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
    Thursday, April 17 hosts Piedmont HS.  JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
    Friday, April 18 at College Park HS.  JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
     
    Girls lacrosse
    Tuesday, April 15 at Piedmont HS.  JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
    Friday, April 18 hosts Northgate HS.  JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
    Saturday, April 19 Frosh-soph v. Campolindo HS, and Ygnacio Valley HS at Campolindo HS at 9:00 am.
     
    Softball
    Tuesday, April 15 College Park HS at 4:30 pm.  Varsity away and JV home.
    Thursday, April 17 Hercules HS at 4:30 pm.  Varsity is away and JV is home.
     
    Track & field
    Wednesday, April 16 hosts Northgate HS at 3:30 pm.
     
    Swimming
    Wednesday, April 16 hosts Clayton Valley Charter HS and El Cerrito HS at 4:00 pm.
     
    Stunt
    Wednesday, April 16 Concord HS at Clayton Valley Charter HS at 6:00 pm.
    Friday, April 18 Alhambra HS at College Park HS at 7:00 pm.
     
    Baseball
    Friday, April 18 San Ramon Valley HS at 4:00 pm.  Varsity home and JV away.
    Saturday, April 19 Petaluma HS at 4:00 pm.  Varsity away and JV home.
    Saturday, April 19 Freshmen host Campolindo HS at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

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