By Katrina Ortman, Staff Writer // As the number of local COVID-19 cases continues to increase, so does community pressure on schools to keep students safe, healthy, and learning. After serious deliberation, […]
AUHSD Switches to Credit / No Credit Grading System
By Katrina Ortman, Staff Writer // After over a week of public health warnings, school closures, and distance learning, it seemed like little more could be done to upend the course of […]
AP Exam Changes Cause Confusion Amongst Students and Teachers
By Liam McGlynn, Staff Writer // With an increasing number of cancellations in nearly all aspects of life, the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) claimed another victim as the College Board announced broad […]
AUHSD Moves to Online Learning in Response to COVID-19
By Kayli Harley and Stella Heo, Staff Writers // What started with sending bottles of Purell hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to each classroom evolved into a district-wide school closure as the […]
Acalanes Hosts Primary Election Simulation
By Emerson Brown, staff writer // Teachers distribute ballots, students pencil in bubbles, and Bernie, Biden, and Buttigieg accumulate their votes. This is not the California primary, though, this is Acalanes’ simulated […]
Acalanes Celebrates Black History Month
By Katrina Ortman, Staff Writer // “Black History Month” flashes in vibrant blue and pink letters in the hallways. Doors brighten up classes with art depicting famous African American figures. Podcasts and […]
Students Learn the Ins and Outs of Running for Office From AUHSD Governing Board Member Bob Hockett
By Stella Heo, Staff Writer // Posters, flyers, and signs litter the streets of Lafayette, each publicizing different political candidates and measures. Even in front of Acalanes High School, pedestrians, commuters, parents, […]
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Begins Fund in Honor of Gary Bogue
By Sabrina Agazzi, Staff Writer // Since Gary Bogue founded it in 1955, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek has provided countless animals the chance to survive and thrive in a […]
Home Invasions: Lamorinda Worried about Wave of Violent Crimes
By Catherine Lomond and Liam McGlynn, Staff Writers // Lafayette maintains the reputation of a safe, family-friendly city. Families from all over the state and nation move to Lafayette to live the […]
The False Alarms Continue: Shelter in Place Alarm Mistakenly Triggered
By Kayli Harley, Staff Writer // Acalanes students and teachers are accustomed to false fire alarms blaring at random on campus, but when a monotone voice came over the loudspeaker on Monday […]
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