• Counseling

    February 2, 2025

    Counselor assignments are by student last name:
    A-F Anne Schonauer  
    G-Ka Erika Vasquez
    Ke-Re Marissa Meadows 
    Rh-Z Susan Martin

    Individual Appointments with Counselors Feb 3-11: Students will be assigned an appointment time with their counselor to turn in their course selection form and review their course selections for next year. This appointment time will be on a label on the front of their course selection sheet. Students may leave class prior to their appointment time and return to class after they have met with their counselor.

  • School Nurse

    February 2, 2025

    Focusing on the Positive! Modeling a positive mindset contributes to our students’ health and well-being, as well as their academic success. Try using the practice of affirmations with your kids to focus on the positive. An affirmation is a positive statement you say to yourself about a positive characteristic you embody (I know, I’m using the word positive a lot!). The VIA Classification of 24 Character Strengths is a great tool to use for this practice. Try it and let me know how it goes!

    Please reach out to me for any support your students or family might need.

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

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

  • Wellness Center

    February 2, 2025

    Mindfulness and meditation are both invaluable skills to develop during a mental health journey. Mindfulness based interventions have been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. There’s also evidence that mindfulness can lower blood pressure and improve sleep. It may even help people cope with physical pain.

    The Wellness Center is now hosting Tranquil Tuesdays every week during lunch to practice meditation and mindfulness as well as encourage students to prioritize their self-care. Encourage your AHS student to drop by the Wellness Center to learn more about mindfulness and reap the benefits that mindfulness can offer.
     
    Source: NIH.gov

  • LPIE

    February 2, 2025


    7th Annual
    LPIE SPRING GALA
    Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
    The Palace Hotel
    San Francisco
     
    LAST CALL FOR TICKETS!
    Please visit our gala webpage to purchase the final VIP table or the last few individual tickets. The evening will feature silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, dancing and live music from Mustache Harbor.
     
    All proceeds will support programs and experiences in our schools, funding the teachers, instructors and supplies that make them possible.

  • Sports

    February 2, 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:
     
    Girls basketball
    Tuesday, Feb 4 Varsity host Miramonte HS at 7pm.
    Saturday, Feb 8 at Vanden HS. JV at 3:30pm and Varsity at 5pm.
     
    Boys basketball
    Tuesday, Feb 4 at Miramonte HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
    Thursday, Feb 6 host Concord HS. JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
    Thursday, Feb 6 Frosh host De La Salle HS at 4:30pm.
     
    Girls soccer
    Tuesday, Feb 4 host Alhambra HS. JV at 5pm, Varsity at 7pm.
    Thursday, Feb 6 at Campolindo HS. JV at 5pm, Varsity at 7pm.
    Saturday, Feb 8 Frosh-soph hosts Berkeley HS at 9am.
    Saturday, Feb 8 at Miramonte HS. Frosh-soph at 2pm, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm.
     
    Boys soccer
    Tuesday, Feb 4 at Clayton Valley Charter HS. JV at 5pm, Varsity at 7pm.
    Thursday, Feb 6 host Campolindo HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:15pm.
    Sat, Feb 8 JV host Emerald HS at 12pm.
    Sat, Feb 8 Frosh at James Logan HS at 11am.
     
    Wrestling
    Wednesday, Feb 5 host Concord HS at 6pm.
    Saturday, Feb 8 NCS Dual Meet Championship at Liberty HS.

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

  • General Administration Announcements

    January 26, 2025

    It’s course section time for the 2025-2026 school year! Course selections (and alternates) should be entered into Aeries by Monday, Feb 3 (although students are able to make changes through Feb 10)! Acalanes has a wealth of resources available to assist you and your students in the process.
     
    Overview of Acalanes course registration can be found here, including forms and course catalog.

    Course Preview Resources for Students We encourage students to view our course preview videos to familiarize themselves with the courses available to them. 

    Counselor Class Visits | Jan 21-30
    School counselors will visit students in their classes to discuss the course selection process, how to submit course requests on the Aeries portal, and how to review the registration packet. Counselors will share the course video resources with students.
     
    Course Preview & Open House | Jan 30 @ 5:30pm
    This night is a valuable resource for current frosh, sophomores and juniors who are mapping out their future courses, as well as an excellent way for incoming 9th grade students to experience all that Acalanes has to offer. It's also a great way to connect with fellow Acalanes parents. See below for more information and break-out timing.
     
    Counselor Appointments | Feb 3-11
    All students will meet with their counselor for a pre-assigned 5-minute appointment during the school day to discuss their course selection and alternate choices. This meeting is to confirm that students have submitted their courses and alternates into the Aeries portal.

    • Frosh counselor appointments - Feb 3 - 4
    • Sophomore counselor appointments - Feb 4 - 6
    • Junior counselor appointments - Feb 6 - 11

    COURSE PREVIEW & OPEN HOUSE - for students and parents
    Thursday, Jan 30:

    • 5:30pm | Acalanes Parents Club hosted reception
    • 5:45pm | Incoming 9th grade family meeting
    • 6:15 - 8pm | Drop-in opportunities
    • 6:35 - 7pm | Breakout session 1
    • 7:05 - 7:30pm | Breakout session 2
    • 7:35 - 8pm | Breakout session 3

  • APC in Action

    January 26, 2025

    Spring 2025 Grants Application Now Available!
    Calling all teachers, parents and students in the Acalanes community! Acalanes Parents Club is looking to award grants that will enhance and enrich the educational experience of AHS students in new and innovative ways. Teachers, staff and students are encouraged to submit ideas for meaningful programs and educational equipment. Click here to read more and access the application! Applications are due by Friday, Feb 14.

    Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.