NOVEMBER 8, 2026
Hi Senior Parents!
November is here, and senior year is moving right along! With Thanksgiving break just around the corner, we have some fun events and important dates coming up. We’re especially looking forward to Senior Friendsgiving and could really use your help to make it a success! Read on for the latest updates, reminders, and ways to get involved.
Senior Friendsgiving: Wednesday, Nov. 18: Our Senior Friendsgiving celebration is just over a week away! We’re excited to bring the Class of 2027 together for a special Thanksgiving-style lunch in the big gym at Acalanes. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our seniors to enjoy time with their classmates and make more memories during their final year!
A huge thank you to all the parents who have already signed up to contribute food or volunteer! We truly appreciate your generosity and support in helping make this special celebration possible for our seniors. We are counting on our senior families to help make this special lunch possible, and we have many food contributions that still need to be filled. If you’re able to contribute, please take a moment to sign up here. Every contribution makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your help in making this a memorable celebration for our seniors.
Senior Portraits: Jan. 11–15, 2027. Senior portraits will take place at Acalanes January 11–15. Students also have the option to have their portraits taken at Studio OnePhotography in Dublin. If your senior prefers to visit the Dublin studio, be sure to schedule their appointment no later than Friday, Jan. 15.
Save the Date: Senior Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 29. Mark your calendars! The Class of 2027 Senior Breakfast will take place on Friday, Jan. 29, the same day as the school rally. We’re looking forward to another special senior tradition. More details to come!
Senior Baby Ads: A Special Yearbook Tribute! It’s time to dig out those adorable baby pictures! Senior families can purchase a personalized yearbook ad to celebrate their graduating senior. Ads are currently $75, with prices expected to increase by $10 beginning around Jan 1st. The anticipated final deadline is Mar 1st, but ordering early means saving money!
Visit the Yearbook Order Center and enter school code 7610 (or search for Acalanes). If the link doesn’t take you directly to the ordering page, select “Yearbook Ads” at the top.
College Applications: Keep Up the Momentum! With the Nov 1st early application deadline behind us, many seniors are now turning their attention to upcoming November, December, and January deadlines. Encourage your senior to stay organized, keep track of application requirements, and regularly check MaiaLearning for transcript requests and letters of recommendation.
For those who have already submitted applications, congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone! Remember to check college application portals for any outstanding materials or updates. The College & Career Center remains a great resource for questions and guidance throughout the process.
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
- November 18: Senior Friendsgiving (Lunch)
- November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break
- December 2: Out-of-State College Fair, 6:00–8:00 PM
- December 15–18: Final Exams
- December 21–31: Winter Break
- January 11–15: Senior Portraits
- January 29: Senior Breakfast & Rally
- March 1: Anticipated Final Deadline for Senior Baby Ads
Stay Connected! Senior year is flying by, and there are still so many special moments ahead! Be sure to bookmark the Class of 2027 Senior Class Checklist for important dates, deadlines, and helpful resources.
We’ll continue sharing updates, reminders, and opportunities for parents to get involved throughout the year. Thank you for helping make this such a memorable year for our seniors!
Follow the parent Instagram account: @Aca_class_of_2027_parents
Follow your class on Instagram: @Acalanes_2027_
Class of 2027 Liaisons: Hazel Blackhart, Stephanie Hamilton, Erica Mason, Jeannine Palmer, Jill Milnes
Questions? Email us: class2027@acalanesparentsclub.com
