Dear De La Salle Community:

Welcome to our Diamond Jubilee! The 2025-2026 school year marks our 60th year of educating the minds and touching the hearts of Spartans. Since 1965, our commitment to forming Men of Faith, Integrity, and Scholarship has been our rallying cry to ensure that lives are transformed and communities are bettered. 

This school year will prove an exciting one: from the launch of our House System to the third phase of our curriculum expansion; from global trips to continued progress on our Strategic Plan 2028: Our Pathway to Our Future, as our daily announcement crew entones, “It’s a beautiful day to be a Spartan!” Look up in the parking lot, and you will see new imagery that showcases our legacy and the values we instill in our young men. Look around and you will see a vibrancy that few can match. Look inside and you will see how De La Salle has helped make you or your child a more other-centered person. This place, and this time, is special and sacred, and I am honored to partner with you in making it so. Our Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, knew well the joy that comes with education when he shared, “To be entrusted with the teaching of the young is a great gift and grace of God” (Med 201.1). Indeed!

As you peruse this Spartan Spotlight, pay attention to the items that will help you engage with the school community. Take the opportunity to partner with us in making the school year successful. Most of all, give yourself the gift of watching with delight the growth and transformation that continues to happen each and every day on Winton Drive. Let’s make it a great year, and do so together!

Warmly yours,

David J. Holquin
President

Athletic Hall of Fame

De La Salle's Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced. This year’s inductees are Brady Amack '08, Drew Barry '91, Blair Hurlock '14, Marquis Morris '14, former Head Athletic Trainer Kent Mercer '87, and the 2000 Baseball and 2011 Football teams. Join us for their induction on Saturday, October 4.  READ MORE >>

De La Salle uses a communication system called BrightArrow to ensure we can quickly reach you and your son during emergencies or unexpected events, such as a fire or power outage. BrightArrow allows us to send automated phone calls, emails, and text messages within minutes, keeping you informed with real-time updates when they matter most.

Parents/Guardians must OPT-IN to this SMS service to receive text messages from the school. To opt in to receive text messages from the school, text "YES" to 79041.

It's application time for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership.

Students must apply every semester.

The application form is online only and must be submitted no later than Tuesday, September 16, at 3 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The De La Salle Bookstore's Sock Drive is underway. De La Salle students are asked to help support our local Veterans by donating THREE (3) pairs of new socks by Wednesday, September 10 — and as a thank you for the donation, the student will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $100 Bookstore Gift Card.

Let’s come together and make a difference — every pair counts! In the friendly house competition, the Grove House is currently in the lead with sock donations.  

Students can drop off their sock donation to the Bookstore during normal store hours. 

Would your son like to visit Italy with other De La Salle students? If so, World Languages teacher Franco Reguzzoni has organized a trip to Italy in April of 2026. During the trip, De La Salle students will visit Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Venice. Follow the link below for complete details about the trip. Spots are limited, so register early for this unique learning experience.  

Soph. Liturgy & Brunch
(Sept. 14)

After a highly successful Welcome Liturgy and Brunch for our new students last month, we are now ready to celebrate our sophomore class. We can't wait to see our sophomore families at  our Sophomore Liturgy and Brunch on Sunday,  September 14 at 9:30 am in the Theatre. Brunch is $20 per family. 

The next generation of Spartans are invited to be part of our legacy - applications for the Class of 2030 are now open! As De La Salle celebrates its 60th anniversary, this fall’s Admissions events invite prospective Spartans and their families to experience the tradition and brotherhood that define our community.

Spartan for a Day begins Thursday, September 25, offering 8th graders and transfer applicants a firsthand look at student life throughout the semester. One Night Only returns October 8 with an interactive, behind-the-scenes workshop highlighting our celebrated visual and performing arts programs. Open House welcomes all on November 2 (9:30 am–noon) for campus tours, conversations with students and faculty, and a chance to discover how every Spartan helps build and inspire our legacy.

Help us spread the word - registration for these events is available at the De La Salle Admissions web page. For questions, please contact admissions@dlshs.org.

Did you know that more than 37% of our current parents have already given to our Annual Fund? We hope you will consider making your own gift to help fund co-curricular student programs, faculty development, and financial aid for families in need. Click here to learn more about our very important Parent Pledge Program. 

Thank you so very much to our parents who have already participated with a pledge or gift during the registration process this past spring or over the summer!

Have a question about the Annual Fund or your giving to De La Salle? Give Director of Development, Karla Wiese a call at 925.288.8195 or email her at wiesek@dlshs.org.

The De La Salle Golf Classic has become the annual opportunity for Spartan friends and family to reunite for a day on the links. Benefiting student financial aid, this event is a wonderful way to experience the Brotherhood while allowing future Spartans to benefit from a De La Salle education.

The 41st Annual De La Salle Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 6, at Diablo Country Club. Tournament entry includes a round of golf, tee prize, food, and beverages on the course and at the post-reception. 

This event WILL sell out, so be sure to secure your sponsorship today!

Tuition payments are due on the 5th or the 15th of each month, depending on which payment option you choose in Blackbaud Tuition Management. Please note that accounts that are 10 days past due are subject to a $40 late fee. 

Contact Tayler Fosenburg at fosenburgt@dlshs.org if you are having difficulties or have questions about any of the payment options.

The fall athletics season is officially underway, and our Spartan teams are off to a strong start! The varsity football team opened its season with a hard-fought 10–6 victory over Lakeland last Friday night. The Spartans take the field again this Saturday as they travel to face Serra. The water polo team began its season on Monday with a scrimmage against Sacred Heart Prep, followed by a commanding 16–6 win over Cal High to mark the official start of regular-season play. After a match against Dougherty Valley on September 4, the team hosts Arroyo Grande and Livermore on September 11.  The cross country team opened its season last weekend at the Gaucho Invitational. The Spartans will return to competition on September 20, when De La Salle hosts the annual Nike Invitational at Newhall Park—a highlight of the fall running calendar.

It's hard to believe that we are already in September. Only last month, we were celebrating our new Lasallian students at a special liturgy and brunch on a beautiful summer day and holding our Mass of the Holy Spirit. 

In September, we will host the Sophomore Liturgy & Brunch on September 14. Please RSVP through the provided registration link to let us know you will be attending this event. In addition, click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about our Father/Son Retreat, Kairos, Morning Mass, Confessions, and more. 

This month's Spotlight on College Counseling is packed with updates for seniors about SAT and ACT testing, College Advisory, the Senior Parent College Application Information Night (on September 16), and Recommendation Letter requests. Please note that De La Salle is offering an on-campus SAT day on October 6. Registration is required for this opportunity, which is available only to De La Salle students. 

For junior and sophomore families, there is also information about College Admissions Rep visits and PSAT and PreACT testing opportunities. 

Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus. Currently, there is information about Senior Yearbook Ads, which has an early deadline of October 3. 

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

Please join us at our next Parent Association meeting on Monday, September 8, at 6:30 pm in the De La Salle Library. The guest speakers for this meeting are Ms. Heskett and Mr. Brown-Davis, who will talk about the school's new house system. The social starts at 6:30 pm, and the meeting will begin 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!