NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Senior Friendsgiving: Wednesday, Nov. 18. We’re excited to bring our seniors together for a special Friendsgiving celebration during lunch at Acalanes! Students will enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal with their classmates in the big gym. It’s another fun opportunity for the Class of 2027 to make memories together! Parents, we could use your help! You can sign up here to volunteer at Friendsgiving Day. We will need a lot of help to make this happen for our seniors so please consider signing up to be a part of this special event.
Senior portraits will take place Jan. 11–15, 2027 at Acalanes. Students also have the option to have their portraits taken at Studio One Photography in Dublin before then. If your senior prefers to visit the Dublin studio, be sure to schedule their appointment no later than 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 29th, the same day as the school rally. 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 in $10 increments 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: The Sunday, Nov. 1 early application deadline is just around the corner! Seniors should be finalizing applications and double-checking that all required materials are in order. Students should regularly check MaiaLearning for transcript requests, letters of recommendation, and application requirements. The College & Career Center is also a great resource for questions and guidance. Wishing all our seniors the best as they take this exciting next step!
AP Exam registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 6. If your student plans to take an AP Exam this spring, registration and payment must be completed by then. Students must first join their AP exam section through their College Board account using the Join Code provided in class. Once complete, exams can be purchased through the Acalanes Webstore.
Students taking an AP Exam for a course they are not currently enrolled in at Acalanes should contact Jamielle McDonald at jmcdonald@auhsdschools.org for an Exam Only Join Code.
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- November 1: Early College Application Deadline
- November 6: AP Exam Registration Deadline
- November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
- November 18: Senior Friendsgiving (Lunch)
- November 23–27: Thanksgiving 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!
Go Dons! 💙
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
