• College & Career

    February 17, 2025

    Seniors

    • If your student is interested in attending DVC, please sign up for Levy academy on Wednesday, Feb 19. A DVC college admissions representative will be visiting Acalanes to walk students through the admissions process.
    • Please encourage your senior to update their admissions’ decisions on MaiaLearning. This is important!

    Juniors: During the following academy sessions, juniors will be called into the library by last name to learn how to use our college planning tool, MaiaLearning. Feb 21(Rh-Z), Feb 26 (G-Ka), Feb 28 (Ke-Re), and Mar 7 (A-F).

    Career Fair - Wednesday, Mar 12
    Acalanes High School will host an exciting school-wide Career Fair during Academy on Wednesday, Mar 12.  In addition to inviting local businesses who are looking for student employees, we will have nonprofit agencies at tables promoting their volunteer opportunities. 

    We are looking for 2-3 people per field to interact with students at various table stations. If you would like to support us or recommend someone, please email Bryce Birdsong at  bryce.birdsong26@auhsdschools.org and Debbie Levy at dlevy@auhsdschools.org. Please provide your name, job title, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts. Thank you for helping our Acalanes students explore careers.

    Thank you for your support!

  • Counseling

    February 17, 2025

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

    CSF Applications are OPEN! The CSF application period is open! CSF (California Scholarship Federation) is an honor society. Current 10th, 11th and 12th  graders are encouraged to apply. A complete CSF application has 2 parts- an application form and a payment on the webstore. Turn in forms in the counseling office. The deadline is Feb 28 for both the form and the payment! Students who are members for at least 4 semesters, including during senior year, will get special stole to wear at graduation. Read the FAQ on the application form and contact Ms. Schonauer for any clarification.

  • School Nurse

    February 17, 2025

    What to eat when you have the flu (or a stomach illness): If your student has nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, remember the BRAT (bananas, (white) rice, applesauce and toast) diet. You normally see me encouraging a focus on whole foods that are naturally high in fiber (vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts & seeds) but with an upset stomach, we tolerate bland foods with less fiber. I, myself, have been afflicted this week. I found that saltines, cheerios, bananas, applesauce and tea + honey have been helpful. Make sure to keep those poor kids well-hydrated!

    Do your students take asthma medications? Many of those medications put them at higher risk for dental problems. Make sure your student is getting regular dental hygiene and exams, and that their own dental hygiene is excellent. I just learned that it’s recommended to rinse and spit each time you use your inhaler!

    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

  • Sports

    February 17, 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:
     
    Boys basketball
    Tuesday, Feb 18 NCS Playoff First Round at 7pm.
    Friday, Feb 21 NCS Quarterfinal at 7pm.
     
    Girls basketball
    Thursday, Feb 20 NCS Quarterfinal at 7pm.
     
    Boys soccer
    Tuesday, Feb 18 NCS Playoff First Round.
    Friday, Feb 21 NCS Quarterfinal.
     
    Girls soccer
    Tuesday, Feb 18 NCS Playoff First Round.
    Friday, Feb 21 NCS Quarterfinal.
     
    Wrestling
    Friday, Feb 21 and Saturday, Feb 22 NCS Boys Championship at James Logan HS.
    Friday, Feb 21 and Saturday, Feb 22 NCS Girls Championship at Albany HS.
     
    Track & Field
    Saturday, Feb 22 Acalanes Time Trials.

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

  • General Administration Announcements

    February 9, 2025

    Emergency Alarms Check: On Monday February 10 we will be testing the different emergency alarms systems at Acalanes from 3:45pm-4:45pm. Please know the alarms going off at this time are not indicating an emergency. We will be reviewing our emergency procedures, updating staff, and drilling with students the first week of March.
     
    Reminder: Monday, Feb 10 is a Friday Block Schedule.

     

  • APC in Action

    February 9, 2025
    Spring 2025 Grants Application Now Available!
    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.
     
    PEER TUTORING- KEEPING AHS STUDENTS ON TRACK
    During the fall semester, Peer Tutoring had almost 5000 visits from students of all grade levels. Our students have come to rely upon the program for a productive, welcoming place to study and get academic support. Our tutors not only work with students who drop in to Room 107, but are also requested by faculty to provide additional help in the classroom. Teachers have already effectively used our tutors over 130 times for help with test prep, test review, essay editing and math support just between August and December.
     
    This past semester, as with its previous 25+ year history, Peer Tutoring has continued to be an invaluable component to the success of Acalanes and its students. We thank APC for funding 100% of the Peer Tutoring program and you for your continued support.

    Please reach out to Angela Ketcham or Bill Powers with any questions.
    Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.