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In this issue:

The Week in Review:

• MIDDLE SCHOOL

• HIGH SCHOOL

  
  

• Wellness Opportunities

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Parent Corner

Upcoming Events

• 4/20-4/24-Parent Conferences

• 4/25-5:30 pm - SPRING GALA!

• 4/29-Hadestown at the Granada: Limited free tickets available. Email Edie or Mari if you are interested! First-come, first-served.

• 5/18-5/22 Year-End Yosemite Trip

• 5/25-Memorial Day Holiday: No School

• 6/9-Graduation

  
  

ONGOING EVENTS

• SPIRIT WEAR FRIDAYS - Wear your ANACAPA hats, shirts, and sweatshirts every Friday to show your Anacapa spirit!

• Reminder: Late Start every Wednesday at 9:00 am. Campus opens at 8:45 am.

April Birthdays

Jason Cox

Skylar Robins

Keri Hope

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Career Week:

A huge thank you to all the guest speakers and local professionals who joined us last week for Career Week! Our middle and high school students were treated to a wealth of knowledge, from live demonstrations to deep dives into the daily lives of various industries. Seeing our students engage with such curiosity was truly the highlight of the week!

Lake Cachuma:

How do you top a week of high-level internships and professional guest speakers? By heading into the wild! Our middle and high schoolers wrapped up Career Week with an overnight stay at Lake Cachuma and a trek up Figueroa Mountain.

The highlight of the hike was a chance encounter with a U.S. Forest Service Ranger. The students got a front-row seat to a different kind of "office work" as they watched the ranger skillfully clearing trees and managing the forest. Between the roar of the equipment and the quiet beauty of the mountain’s wildflowers, butterflies, and insects, it was a powerful lesson in land stewardship. That evening, we gathered at the lake to debrief on our week’s experiences, connecting our new career insights with the community bonds that make our school so special.

NYC Trip:

While most were relaxing, our students were taking a bite out of the Big Apple! This Spring Break, we traveled to New York City for an immersive journey through history, art, and iconic architecture.

We walked in the footsteps of ancestors at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and shared a poignant moment of reflection at the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Fountain. The trip was a masterclass in culture, featuring the world-class galleries of The Met and the Guggenheim, followed by the architectural awe of the NYC Public Library and the breathtaking views from the top of the Empire State Building. To top it all off, we experienced the magic of a Broadway musical, leaving our students inspired by the city's energy and scale. It was a trip of a lifetime that turned the streets of New York into our classroom!

HIGH SCHOOL

Career Week:

We also want to give a special shout-out to our high schoolers who stepped out into the workforce for their on-site internships. Whether you were in a lab, an office, or a trade shop, you represented our school with professionalism and grit. Thank you to our community partners for opening your doors to these emerging leaders!

Environmental Ecology Award:

Celebrating Environmental Stewardship at Anacapa
We are proud to share that Jacob Pepper, Environmental Science teacher at Anacapa School, has been recognized with the Explore Ecology Environmental Stewardship Award, an honor that celebrates meaningful environmental leadership and action across Santa Barbara County.

Presented annually by Explore Ecology, our local nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and sustainability, this award recognizes select students, teachers and school communities who go beyond awareness to create real, lasting impact. Recipients are selected for their ability to inspire others, promote responsible resource use, and lead innovative efforts that benefit both their school and the broader community.

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is the work happening inside the classroom through a student-driven project focused on changing everyday behaviors.  In this project, students have taken concrete steps to reduce consumption and minimize waste on campus. From rethinking daily habits to making more sustainable choices, students have turned learning into action with measurable results.

This award reflects not only leadership but also the collective effort of his students, who are actively shaping a more sustainable school community. We’re proud of their work and the example they continue to set.

Career Week

New York City

Lake Cachuma