Message from your APC President

MAY 24, 2026

Class of 2026 families… it’s here, one more week and Friday will be a blur. Soak in every special moment with your Senior and enjoy these final days together as part of the Acalanes community. These are the moments you will remember forever.

This is the final parent newsletter of the 2025–26 school year, and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to every parent and guardian who said “YES!” and volunteered in some way this year. Your time, energy, and support make an incredible difference for our students, staff, and community.

A very special thank you goes to the APC Board of Directors, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep families informed, support students and staff, bring major events to life, strengthen Peer Tutoring and College & Career programs, and ensure the APC remains strong and sustainable.
Please join me in recognizing and thanking this year’s APC Board of Directors:

• Michele Colaco
• Sierra Culbertson
• Jennie Dobies
• Courtney Griffin
• Kimberly Grover
• Andrea Hilsabeck
• Ali Krick
• Amy Lewis
• Lynna McPhatter-Harris
• Rick Phillips
• Jennifer Ruhl
• Sarah Cusumano
• Kendra Uffelman

Thank you for your dedication, generosity, and countless hours supporting our students and school community.

And finally, congratulations to the parents and guardians of the Class of 2026. We wish you and your graduates all the very best in this exciting next chapter. We will miss you, but remember:
Once a DON, Always a DON. Acalanes Community Always 💙

💙 Jocelyn Birrell
president@acalanesparentsclub.com