Dear De La Salle Community, 

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the second semester of the school year! Earlier today, our faculty and staff gathered for a professional day that allowed us to reconnect, finalize preparations for the semester ahead, and ensure we are ready to welcome our Spartans back to campus. The return of our young men is something we always look forward to, as they bring life back to the halls of 1130 Winton Drive.

While much of today’s programming rightly focused on what we do as a school, it also gave us the opportunity to reflect on the all-important question of why we do what we do. Our opening prayer centered on “Living Our Legacy,” reminding us that while legacy is often measured by events, accomplishments, and traditions, its true foundation is rooted in our purpose. Our legacy flows more from our why than from any single achievement. The many wonderful moments we celebrate as a school are possible because we are anchored by our core principles as a Lasallian Catholic community, grounded in faith, respect, and inclusion. This is what makes De La Salle special and what enables us to achieve such great success, while also continuing to improve as an institution. 

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De La Salle will release its calendar framework for the 2027-28 school year on Sunday, January 11, and will provide the link in the Week at a Glance email. The new calendar includes semester start dates, holiday schedules, and other important activities for the 2027-28 school year. The information will also be available on the school's Master Calendar page on Sunday at 11 am.  

Senior Parent Graduation Meeting
(January 21)

Before you know it, graduation day for the class of 2026 will be here. With that in mind, there is a MANDATORY Senior Parent Graduation Meeting on January 21, starting at 6:30 pm in the De La Salle Theatre. At least one parent/guardian for each senior student is expected to attend this meeting as it will cover all information for this year's graduating class.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Spencer Shively at shivelys@dlshs.org.

Transfer applications for the fall of 2026 are now available for those interested in joining the Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029.  Transfer students who apply before February 6th will have priority consideration over those who apply later in the year.  Thank you for helping spread the word to those interested in joining the Spartan Brotherhood.

Financial assistance applications for the 2026-27 school year are also now available and are due on February 6, 2026.  For more information about the admissions process, visit De La Salle Admissions. 

The 2025-26 winter sports for basketball, soccer, and wrestling have reached the midway point of their season and have started EBAL competitions. The basketball team is currently 12-3 and plays at San Ramon on Friday. Soccer, with a 5-1-1 start, hosts San Ramon Valley tonight, and the wrestling team captured the team championship at the Cotter Memorial Wrestling Tournament, highlighted by seven finalists and four individual champions.  

Also of note is the start of the spring sports season. Rugby is already practicing, and their first match of the season is January 24. Baseball, golf, lacrosse, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball start on February 9.

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 Available

Financial Assistance applications for the 2026-27 school year are now available through FACTS and are due on February 6, 2026. 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.  

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. Also, note the upcoming webinars: Junior Parents College Night (Jan. 27) and the College Money Method (Feb. 3). Additionally, there is information about college applications, FAFSA applications, college scholarships, and test preparation.

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.

     • NHS Scholarship Applications
     • Healing Spaces.

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

The next Parent Association meeting is January 12th from 6:30 to 8 pm in the De La Salle Library. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Lindsay Melaas, Director of Student Support Services. 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!