Dear De La Salle Community:

In schools, we sometimes use the phrase 'thousand days of May'. This idiom expresses what I have often said about education: we cram into nine months what should take twelve, and May accounts for at least three of those months. From year-end banquets and concerts to last-minute moments for redemption and graduation, our students and staff are very busy right now. And so are our parents! 

In this context, Easter may seem like a distant memory, and perhaps that's why the Church has us celebrate for 50 days. We need the opportunity to be continually reminded that we are an Easter people, not a Good Friday people. Even after darkness and struggle, light and hope always prevail. We recently experienced the passing of Track and Field Head Coach John Harvey and our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Both men are examples of hope in their way.

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This year's Lasallian Educator of the Year award was presented to Elaine Seed for her oustanding work with our students, faculty, and staff. The announcement was made during De La Salle's Founders Day Mass on April 30. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Seed on receiving this prestigious school honor.  READ MORE>>>

As we near the end of the school year, the Bookstore would like to remind families about our book return policies. Please note that books for senior students will need to be returned by Wednesday, May 14. Senior books will be collected in the Hofmann Center from 7:30 am to 2 pm, beginning on May 12. Books for freshman, sophomore, and junior students must be returned by Thursday, May 29.  Underclassman books will be collected in the Hofmann from 7:30 am to 2 pm, beginning on May 27. 

Please visit the Bookstore webpage for more information regarding book returns and our policies. 

Our 2025 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.

• The optional Spanish Challenge Test is Thursday, May 8 at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center.
• The optional World History Challenge Test is on Monday, May 12 at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center. 
• The optional Algebra Challenge Test is Tuesday, May 13 at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center.
• The optional English Placement Test is Wednesday, May 14 at 3:30 pm in the Hofmann Student Center.
• The optional Geometry Challenge Test (Algebra Challenge Test first must be taken first) is Monday, May 19 at 3:30 pm in Room 506 (STREAM Center). 
• The optional French Challenge Test is Wednesday, May 7 or Wednesday, May 14 at 4 pm at Carondelet High School.

For more information on the admissions process for the Class of 2029, please visit De La Salle Admissions or contact the Admissions Office at admissions@dlshs.org.

Has a teacher or coach made a positive difference in your student's life this year? During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), consider making a contribution to the Annual Fund in their honor! Your donation will not only benefit the students, but also provide our educators with the resources and professional development opportunities they need to excel in the classroom. Make your donation and mention the faculty member you'd like to recognize. We’ll send them a note to let them know how much you value their dedication and that a gift has been made in their honor!

All tuition for seniors must be paid in full by May 9, in order to receive graduation tickets, a diploma, and to attend senior activities. Additionally, all tuition accounts must be current in order to receive your re-enrollment tuition contract and documents for the 2025-26 school year.

If you have general questions regarding financial aid, please visit our Financial Assistance webpage. For other questions, contact Kathy Resch (reschk@dlshs.org) or Angelica Rodriguez (rodrigueza@dlshs.org) or visit the Business Office webpage. 

We are closing in on the end of the De La Salle spring sports season, as EBAL and NCS playoffs are getting underway. The golf team won the EBAL Championship on Monday, while league championships for baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, swimming & diving, track & field, and volleyball will be happening over the next few weeks. Please refer to DLSSpartans.org for your Athletic Department updates and upcoming playoff schedules.

Please visit our Spotlight on Athletics webpage to stay up-to-date about everything related to our sports programs.

On Wednesday, De La Salle celebrated its Founder's Day Liturgy, which was the final all-school liturgy of the school year. The Campus Ministry department will host Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 16, at 6 pm in the Hofmann Center, for the Class of 2025. 

Click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about Morning Mass and  Confessions.

This month's Spotlight on College Counseling is packed with updates. Final decisions for seniors are happening now. Seniors can check page for college planning steps and financial aid information. For underclassmen, there are updates about the College Advisory, SAT/ACT testing, 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. 

Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life. 

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

During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9), let’s show our incredible De La Salle teachers and staff how much we value them! You’re invited to participate in our De La Salle Lunch Box Event, a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and collectively treat our dedicated teachers and staff. A $15.00 donation will contribute to a delicious lunch box from the locally loved A Sweet Affair Bakery/Cafe for a DLS teacher and staff member. Our goal is to provide a lunch for every member, so please consider purchasing at least one, or perhaps enough to thank all of your son’s caring community. Our DLS staff will enjoy their special lunch on Thursday, May 8. Click this link to participate.

The next Parent Association meeting is Monday, May 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the De La Salle Library.  All parents are welcome to attend!