Dear De La Salle Community,

After gathering for our Holy Week Liturgy, the campus grew quieter this Holy Week as we concluded our 40-day Lenten journey and entered the holiest days of the Triduum. We extend our heartfelt care and blessings to you and your family.

It seems like only yesterday we were welcoming our Class of 2029 to the De La Salle community, and yet, before we know it, we will be celebrating the graduation of our Class of 2026. Spring at De La Salle has a magic all its own, a beautiful whirlwind of hard work, milestones, and Brotherhood. From VENAVER Chicago and Kairos #161, to the Winton Arts Show and our production of Little Shop of Horrors, through our Founders Day Mass, Recognition and NHS Induction Ceremonies, Spring Concert, Auction, Volunteer Appreciation Event, AP Exams, and a full season of spring athletics and co-curricular activities, every day is full and alive, all building toward the excitement of our Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. The energy and joy of this season are truly contagious, and each day I am reminded of how deeply blessed I am to call De La Salle home.

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Seven De La Salle AP Biology sophomores won awards at this year’s Contra Costa Science and Engineering Fair, held March 13 and 14 at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, CA. Congratulations to Arsalan Amiri, who will advance to the California Science and Engineering Fair on April 11–12 at California Lutheran University!

Shoutout as well to Andrew Gaber and Jack McNamara, who earned 4th place and a special award (to be announced soon!) for their project, “Conductivity of Different Household Liquids.” And congratulations to Caz Carlson, who also brought home a 4th-place award for his project!  READ MORE>>>

On March 20, De La Salle parents received an email with a link to this year's Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) Vitality Parent Survey. This survey is critical to the school's accreditation process, so your input is very important. The survey should only take 10 minutes to complete. If you have not completed the survey yet, parents will have until May 30 to complete the survey. 

Our 2026 Summer Camp program offers all of our best-selling camps as well as some exciting new opportunities! All Sports, Archery, Band, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Improv, Lacrosse, Science, Strength Training, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo, Woodshop, and Wrestling are all back! We also have new camps for Art and Broadcasting.

Click on the link below to visit the De La Salle Summer Camps website for details about all camp offerings and registration.

Returning Student Re-enrollment
All current tuition accounts should have received re-enrollment tuition contracts via email on Friday, March 20. Commitment deposits and signed contracts are due by Friday, May 1.

Upcoming Placement Tests for the Class of 2030
• The optional English Placement Test is on Wednesday, May 6, at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center.
• The optional Spanish Challenge Test is on Thursday, May 7, at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center.
• The optional World History Challenge Test is on Monday, May 11, at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center. 
• The optional Algebra Challenge Test is on Wednesday, May 13, at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center.
• The optional French Challenge Test is on Thursday, May 14, at 4 pm at Carondelet High School.
• The optional Geometry Challenge Test (Algebra Challenge Test must be taken first) is on Tuesday, May 19, at 3:30 pm in Room 505 (STREAM Center).  

For more information about the admissions process, please visit our Admissions webpage or contact admissions@dlshs.org

Tax season is here! If you made a charitable gift to De La Salle in 2025, as long as you itemize your tax return, you will be able to deduct your donation. When meeting with your tax specialist, be sure to ask them about the benefits you will receive in 2025 and start planning for your charitable giving in 2026!

Visit our Tax Information webpage for more information about Stock Donations, Planned Gift, and Recurring Gifts, or visit our Donor Advised Fund webpage to learn how you can set up a charitable investment account. You can also contact Mark Chiarucci or Karla Wiese with questions. 

We are past the midway point of the spring sports season, with many of our teams well into league play. Regular-season schedules begin to wrap up as we close out April, and our teams look ahead to the beginning of May for league, North Coast Section, and CIF Northern California championship competition. Visit our Athletics website to stay up-to-date about everything related to our sports programs.

Your in-kind donations for our live and silent auctions are very much needed! Items such as vacation homes, experiences, tickets, gift certificates, wine, etc., are appreciated. Click here for our donation form. Contact Gina Longmire at longmireg@dlshs.org to coordinate a donation or visit our online Amazon Registry for donation ideas!

Support the De La Salle Brother Maris Golf Tournament on June 22 at Crow Canyon Country Club and connect your brand with a proud tradition of excellence, community, and faith. Sponsorship offers valuable visibility to engaged alumni, families, and local leaders while directly benefiting student programs and scholarships. Join us in making a meaningful impact both on and off the course. Visit the Brother Maris Golf Tournament webpage for complete information or to submit your sponsorship. 

All tuition for seniors must be paid in full by May 8 to receive graduation tickets, a diploma, and to participate in senior activities. Tuition contracts for all returning students for the 2026-27 school year went out on Friday, March 20. Commitment deposits and signed contracts are due by Friday, May 1.  If you did not receive a tuition contract for 2026-27, contact the Business Office immediately. 

If you have general questions regarding financial aid, please visit our Financial Assistance webpage. For other questions, please contact Tayler Fosenburg or Angelica Rodriguez, or visit the Business Office webpage. 

The next MMM Wednesday for the Campus Ministry Department will take place on Wednesday, April 22, where they will celebrate this beautiful earth that God has blessed us with. Join us in the Inner Court at 9 am for the Earth Day celebration!

At the end of April, De La Salle will celebrate an all-school liturgy on Wednesday, April 29.  Liturgy attire is to be worn. 

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. 

There will be a College Preview Night for Juniors on April 21, and the final College Advisory for seniors is the week of April 27. There is also information about Federal Student Aid, the College Money Method, and College Scholarships. For juniors, there are updates about the College Advisory, SAT/ACT testing, and local college events for underclassmen, as well as information about webinars and local college events.

Click on the button below to read more about these important tidbits regarding the college admission process. 

Congratulations to all our students who performed at the California State Thespian Festival on March 13-14. Of our 14 students who attended the event, nine competed in performance categories against students from across the state. Eight students received Superior ratings on their Thespy performances, and three were singled out for their outstanding contrasting monologues, solo monologue, and playwriting. Click on the button below to see the full list of award winners from De La Salle and Carondelet. 

The next Parent Association meeting is on April 13th from 6:30 to 8 pm in the De La Salle Library. The guest speaker will be Vice President for Athletics, Mr. Leo Lopoz. 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!

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

     • Senior Memory Wall Submissions - Due April 15th
     • Senior Send-Off - May 8th

Parents of seniors should also visit our Graduation webpage, for up-to-date information regarding senior student activities in the run-up to graduation. 

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

Senior Send-off for the Class of 2026 is Friday, May 8 at 6:30 pm.