Message from your APC President

AUGUST 16, 2026

Week one is officially in the books! I hope it was a successful start to the year and everyone is settling back into having a schedule.

Dons Day is always such a great way to kick off the school year. I’d like to give a huge thank you to Ashley Matter, Ali Krick, Amber Harley, Jessica Phillips, and Jill Sammons for their leadership in organizing and managing this fantastic event. The day was a true reflection of the strong community spirit we have at Acalanes.

If you haven’t already, make sure to sign up for your class newsletter and follow your class on Instagram. They’re both great ways to keep a pulse on what’s happening at Acalanes throughout the year.

On August 5, the AUHSD Governing Board voted to place Measure W on the November 3 ballot in response to recent budget reductions that have had a significant impact on our students and their high school experience. At our August 14 Board Meeting, the Acalanes Parents Club unanimously voted to endorse Measure W. Please take a moment to review the details here. We will be asking for our community’s support in the coming weeks and will share more information about ways to get involved.

We have a lot to look forward to this year, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved, connect with other parents, and support our students and staff. Whether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, we hope you’ll find a way to join in. Acalanes is such a special community because of the many people who show up and contribute in so many different ways.

Here’s to a great year ahead.

Go Dons! 💙
Jocelyn Birrell, Acalanes Parents Club President
president@acalanesparentsclub.com