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AHS Community Service Awards
Acalanes High School recognizes students for their volunteer contributions through the Service Award Program, coordinated by the Acalanes Parents Club (APC). AHS is also a certified organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
Award Timeline:
April 19, 2025 – April 17, 2026Available Awards:
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Acalanes High School Volunteer Service Award: Awarded to students who complete 30+ hours of community service.
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Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA): Recognizes students with 50+ or 100+ service hours, based on PVSA age categories. ⚠️ New in 2025: A student's age category is determined by the age they were for at least 7 months during the award calendar year.
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Excellence in Community Service Award: Granted once during high school to students who: complete 300+ service hours over four years, or earn three PVSA awards at any level. Recipients will receive a graduation honor cord. Students who qualify by junior year may request early verification for college applications.
Service Requirements:
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Must be served during award calendar year (including incoming Freshmen)
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Follow approved service guidelines
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Logged correctly in the Helper Helper app within one month of service
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Verified by a volunteer coordinator by April 17, 2026
Guidelines & Instructions:
Click here to learn:-
How to create a Helper Helper account and submit hours
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PVSA age categories
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Which types of service count, don’t count, or are subject to hour caps
Award Distribution:
In May, recipients will receive award details via email, including the date of a lunchtime distribution event. All awards are free, funded by APC.Need Help?
Contact the APC Community Service Team — we're happy to assist! -