• 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!

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    May 11, 2025

    Recording of Supporting Your Teen Through Grief and Loss. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partners—Hospice of the East Bay and the Contra Costa Crisis Center—for joining us for last Thursday’s webinar, and to Las Lomas Wellness Coordinator Amelia Whalen for organizing and moderating the event. If you missed it, you can watch the webinar Supporting Your Teen Through Grief & Loss at the link provided. Webinar Link
     
    🚗 Le Pit Club Presents: Acalanes High School Pit Stop! 🏁
    Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 1pm on campus for a car show to support Acalanes!
    Featuring:

    • Super cars & exotic vehicles
    • Classic & custom-restored cars
    • Delicious food
    • Family-friendly event
    • Exciting prize giveaway

    Free and open to the public!
    Have a cool family car to show off? Contact Mr. Dukes, jdukes@auhsdschools.org to register.
    Don’t miss this high-octane community event in support of Acalanes High School!
     
    County Connection is launching Youth Ride Free, a pilot that will allow anyone 18 and under to ride their buses for free from Jun 1 - Jul 3. No IDs or applications are required.
    As a test pilot program this summer, their goal is to enhance mobility on public buses and provide access to vital resources within the area like parks, shopping centers, and job opportunities for young riders. Please help to get the word out to students about Youth Ride Free by sharing news and information about the program. Attached are flyers (English and Spanish) for use or you can look at their webpage for more information.

  • Campus Culture Committee

    May 11, 2025

    Upcoming Important Dates:

    • May is Asian/Pacific Heritage month
    • May is Mental Health Awareness Month
    • May is Jewish American Heritage Month
    • Campus Culture Committee Meeting  -May 19 - check your email for invite

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance founded by Mental Health America in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, educate the public, reduce stigma and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions. Each year, individuals and organizations come together to raise awareness and advocate for better mental health care and resources. Acalanes has many mental health resources on campus and students can head to the Wellness Center to learn about all of them.

    Please get your ALL ARE WELCOME HERE t-shirts! For just $20 you can support the Campus Culture Committee of APC while wearing a stylish black T that lets everyone know what the Dons are all about. Or you can reach out here for payment information and how to get your shirt. Available in M and L only at this time.

    If you’d like to help with any celebrations or join in our cultural discussions, please contact the Campus Culture Committee here and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with what the students are doing to celebrate all of these wonderful cultures and special dates.

  • Student Activities

    May 11, 2025

    THIS WEEK:
    Wednesday @ academy: Grad cap decorating
    Wednesday @ lunch: Innertube water polo
    Thursday @ lunch: Frosh ice cream social
    Friday @ lunch: ACA Buddies
    Friday @ 7pm: Spring Choral Concert
    Saturday @ 10am-1pm: Acalanes Car Show in the APL
    Sunday @ 4pm: Senior Time of Reflection
     
    Amin shirts are for sale via the webstore. Proceeds will be donated to the GoFundMe for Amin’s family💙Once ordered, feel free to have your student stop by room 314 to pick up.
     
    Week of May 19: Summer Send-Off Spirit Week
    We will have a jam packed week full of lunchtime fun culminating in our end of year rally on May 23 during academy.
     
    DATES NEXT YEAR:
    Aug 11 at 12pm: Frosh Orientation
    Sep 28-Oct 4: Homecoming 2025
    April 25, 2026: Junior & Senior Prom
     
    Summer webstore is now open! Place your orders now through August.
     
    Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
     
    Katherine Walton, Activities Director

  • College & Career

    May 11, 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.
     
    The “Rising Senior” Parent Meeting is Tuesday, May 13, from 6:30-7:30pm in the library. Debbie Levy will lead this evening to discuss a brief overview of the 2026 admissions landscape. The focus will be on how to support your students with the college admissions process, as well as a brief introduction to our new college planning tool- Maia Learning. In addition, there will be tips for the summer, preparation advice for the fall, details about a summer essay writing workshop, and upcoming College 101 advice.

  • School Nurse

    May 11, 2025

    School gets even busier over this last month, and many students feel overwhelmed and also get ill. You can support your students’ health and well-being by modeling healthy habits. Another helpful strategy (though not intuitive in our fast-paced culture) is to assist them in scheduling rest breaks to pace themselves. This will help them practice being grounded and help prevent overwhelm. It’s like helping them “put their seatbelts on” - strapping in to stay safe.
     
    But also think about what happens when they take “their seatbelts off”. When students finish AP tests and finals, when the weekend comes, and when they finish school and graduate, they often rush to “take their seatbelts off”. Please remember that parents are the #1 influence on their kids’ decisions to (OR NOT TO) engage in risky behavior. So consider the opportunity you have to connect with you students about:

    • Boundaries, family values, and rules and expectations about alcohol and other risky behaviors.
    • Ways to say “NO” to negative peer pressure, including underage drinking.
    • Reminders about rules of the road – always wearing a seatbelt, obeying the speed limits, and never driving drunk or impaired or getting in the vehicle with someone who has been drinking, or who has used another impairing substance, or does not have a legal license to drive other passengers.
    • Knowing a way out of a sticky situation and emphasizing that safety is most important. (We often talk about how it isn’t the first bad decision that is the problem, it’s the second one.)

    Parents, please remember to talk with your teens about making calculated, mindful decisions at the end of the year, graduation, and beyond. Along with educators, community leaders, and other trusted adults, we are making strides to eliminate underage drinking and make our roads safer. Let’s keep up the great work as we celebrate the moments that matter over the next few months! responsibility.org

    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