Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of De La Salle,

President David Holquin and I welcomed the month of March, notoriously known as the craziest month in the lives of schools, by joining our national network of Lasallian Catholic educators at the 2026 LASSCA conference in Houston. The two keynote speakers were phenomenal. First, we heard from Brother Armin Luistro (FSC), the Superior General, who evoked Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope” to communicate the crucial role of Catholic education to equip our young people to think globally and act locally in powerfully creative and ethical ways. Writer and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford Julie Lythcott-Haims gave a moving and engaging presentation on the ways we, as educators, can equip our young people to become adults who can navigate our global vicissitudes with grace, intrinsic motivation, and kindness. Starting with the Latin root of educator, educare, Lythcott-Haims offered practical and moving advice for how we can help to “bring the student forth” by committing to treat every child with dignity and kindness; by adopting practices that allow our young people to be “heard” without us fixing, judging, or soothing them; and by empowering them to confront and solve their own challenges. Both educators and parents alike play a crucial role in helping our young people grow into the people they were born to be.

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Lent is here, and that means our annual Spartan Charity Challenge has started. This year, we are supporting three very worthy causes: Our own Brotherhood Fund, which ensures students on financial aid get the same experience as other students; the Monument Crisis Center; and the 1 La Salle Global Fund. 

Beginning on February 18 and continuing through March 31, we have challenged our students to donate to these worthy recipients. If you would like to participate, you can donate through our special Jotform link below. Thank you for your support!

Calling all parents of soon-to-be new drivers! We know the process of teaching your teen how to drive and earn their license can feel daunting.  That’s why we are excited to offer an informative presentation by driving experts and Greenlight Driver Training founders Jason Zimmerman and Josh Hurley. They will lay out the steps to acquire a license and provide some foundational tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen. 

What: Parent Pit Stop - A Guide to Getting Your Teen Behind the Wheel 
When: Tuesday, March 24, from 7  to 8 pm 
Where: Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation 

We hope you can join us. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot now.

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

Class of 2030 Admissions Decisions
Admissions notifications and tuition contracts for incoming freshmen will be emailed on March 20 at 4 pm. Commitment deposits are due by Friday, March 27. 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. 

Good luck to the De La Salle soccer team as it continues play in the CIF State Division 2 Soccer Championships against Berkeley tonight. Congratulations to senior wrestler Wyatt Fergusson, who competed in the CIF State Wrestling Championships last weekend. The basketball team advanced to the CIF State Open Division Playoffs, but lost to Modesto Christian last night. It has been a very successful winter sports season for the Spartans.

For spring sports, the golf team will host the De La Salle Invitational on Monday, March 9, at Diablo Country Club, and the De La Salle Swimming Invitational will be held on campus on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14. Additionally, badminton, baseball, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, track & field, and volleyball have started playing their 2026 schedules.

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

All tuition for seniors must be paid in full by May 8 to receive graduation tickets, a diploma, and to participate in senior activities. Additionally, all tuition accounts must be current to receive your re-enrollment tuition contract and documents for the 2026-27 school year. Tuition contracts for all returning students for the 2026-27 school year will go out on Friday, March 20th. 

Financial Aid applications were due Friday, February 6, and your application, if you intend to submit one for the 2026-27 school year, is now considered late. As a result, you risk losing out on any potential financial aid, as the first round of reviews for applications submitted on time is already underway.

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. 

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). Applications for both trips are due TOMORROW, on March 6.  Additionally, spots are still available for the final Kairos of the school year, April 15-17. 

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 March To-Do List, Recommended Reading List for Parents, College Advisory for Community College, and FAFSA information. For juniors, there is information about College Advisory, Summer Programs, and SAT and ACT testing information. 

For seniors interested in applying for external scholarships from local organizations and companies, please see the DLS Scholarship List, which is updated monthly. Please also review the DLS Scholarship Guidelines and Tips.

Click on the Spotlight on College Counseling button below to read more about these important tidbits about the college admissions process, including webinars and local events. 

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

     • Junior Prom Tickets - March 7
     • Senior Ball Tickets  - March 28
     • Senior Memory Wall Submissions - Due April 15
     • SAT Master Class

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

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 Mr. Leo Lopoz, VP for Athletics. 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!