Dear Spartan Nation,

The Spartan community has begun the 2026 school year with great momentum, as our students participate in numerous academic and co-curricular opportunities. From Theater Arts to Athletics to the annual Crab Feed, our community continues to be a place where all members are able to thrive and enjoy being part of Winton Drive in many different activities.  

As January came to a close, we’ve had around 400 student-athletes participate in the first six sports of the school year. Our winter sports teams have been competing at a high level in 2026, and I want to take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of both our fall and winter sports programs.

Our student-athletes achieved many incredible milestones during the first semester – both individually and, more importantly, as teams. Their efforts continue to make our entire athletic program stand out as one of the best in the nation.

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Congratulations to the 557 students who made our Honor Roll for the first semester of 2025-26! A total of 385 students earned a High Honors designation with a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.75 and above. In addition, the Honors designation was awarded to 172 students who achieved a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.74.

De La Salle's Chapter #918 of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) released the names of the students who are part of its Spring 2026 CSF Membership. Congratulations to the 274 Spartans who have just been accepted for full and associate membership. The primary objective of CSF is to recognize aspiring young citizens of California who demonstrate outstanding academic scholarship, community service, and citizenship. 

Our National Honor Society (NHS) is currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year. All eligible freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are invited to apply. Applications should be submitted to Mr. Norfolk in the Learning Center by February 28. Late applications will not be accepted. The NHS Induction Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 28. Visit the NHS webpage for more information or click the button below to apply.

Spartan Night at the Colombo Club
(February 19)

The Alumni Association will hold its annual Spartan Night at the Colombo Club on Thursday, February 19, at 5:30 pm.  Last year, more than 100 members from the De La Salle community came out to the Colombo Club in Oakland to reminisce with old friends and share a dinner with fellow Spartans. Contact Clayton Tanner at tannerc@dlshs.org with questions about this event. 

Tryouts for all our spring sports (baseball, golf, lacrosse, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball) start on Monday, February 9.

Help us in congratulating our five student-athletes who announced their college commitments at our NLI Signing Day event on Wednesday. 

Please visit our Athletics website at www.DLSSpartans.org  to stay up-to-date about everything related to our sports programs.

Financial Assistance applications for the 2026-27 school year are now available through FACTS and are due TOMORROW, Friday, February 6. Visit our Financial Assistance webpage for complete details, or click here for a direct link to the FACTS application. Please remember that you must reapply for financial aid each year.

Completed applications must include all of the following necessary documentation (if applicable) in order to be considered for financial aid: 2025 W2s, 2024 Federal Tax Return, 1099s for self-employment, and non-taxable income statements such as Social Security, child/spousal support, welfare/meal subsidy payments, cash gifts/support from family or others, etc.

Visit the Business Office webpage for contact information and tuition payments. 

In the current Spotlight on Campus Ministry, there is information about our upcoming VENAVER trips to Sacramento (March 18-20) and Chicago (April 6-10), with applications for both trips due by January 31. Our Parent/Son Retreat is February 7 & 8, and the Senior Mother/Son Liturgy and Brunch is March 1.  Our next all-school liturgy is Ash Wednesday on February 18.

Click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about our Campus Ministry offerings, which also include opportunities to register for these events. 

This month's Spotlight on College Counseling is packed with updates for all students planning to go to college and all upcoming events. Included for seniors is the February To-Do List and College Advisory for Community College. For juniors, there is information about College Advisory, Summer Programs, and Community College Courses, as well as SAT and ACT testing information. 

Click on the Spotlight on College Counseling button below to read more about these important tidbits about the college admissions process. 

Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus, including.

     • Healing Spaces
     • National Honor Society Applications
     • SAT Master Class

Click on the link below for additional updates from Student Life.  

The next Parent Association meeting is March 2nd from 6:30 to 8 pm in the De La Salle Library. The guest speakers will be Mr. Guelld and Mr. Nichols from the Dean's Office.  The social starts at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7 pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

This is a great opportunity to meet other De La Salle parents and find ways to get involved with De La Salle!