The Asteroids Cross Country team just finished their final meet of the season and we’re so proud of all our runners. We had a very competitive team this year with many of our runners placing in the top ten finishers at every meet this season. Thank you to our coaches and the fabulous Asteroid families for all your support. We hope all the Asteroids enjoyed their time on the team and look forward to seeing them back out for our Track &
AEF is sending a big thank you to Event Producer Steve Ashbaker for donating 15% of the proceeds from this year’s Island Running Festival, plus 100% of directed donations at registration, to AEF programs. Several AEF staff ran in the event, and members of the AEF Board volunteered at the race.
The Island Running Festival was held on September 21, 2025. This event is sponsored annually by the Bank of Marin and features a half marathon,
WHEN: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM...
by Lily Gates-Tilles, AEF Sports Program Manager
The 2025 fall sports season is in full swing with TWO sports happening simultaneously for the first time!
The Asteroids Cross Country season has been very exciting so far with our athletes competing in three meets already and one more coming up. The season has been very competitive, and our Asteroids have performed with incredible passion and endurance. In our most recent meet,
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Come and see AEF’s booth at the Alameda Pride in the Park Festival on October 11, 2025!
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025 from noon to 5 PM
WHERE: Chochenyo Park, 2430 Encinal Avenue, Alameda
We’ll have our ever popular spinning wheel for prizes – a big hit with the kids! We’ll also have information on our programs supporting the LGTBQ+ community in our schools including our inclusive Middle School sports program, our Teacher Mini Grants including ones that support mental health and LGTBQ+ programs at AUSD schools,
Thank you for making AEF’s 3rd Annual Back 2 School...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Donut Fun...
As the summer winds down and the new school year kicks off, we like to reflect on the successes of the past year. All of us at AEF – board, staff and volunteers – are honored to serve such a diverse and vibrant community in ways that make a real impact.
The 2024-25 school year was an incredible one for AEF, filled with programs and support that made a difference for students and teachers across the district.
» Read more about: AEF’s Impact on Students and Teachers in 2024-25 »
