Progress Reports: Monday, February 9

Progress reports will be shared with students and parents on Monday, February 9. This marks the first academic check-in of the semester and provides an opportunity to review how things are going so far.

We encourage families to use this moment for conversation with their student and to take advantage of available supports, including teacher office hours and PowerLab, as needed.

Third Annual BSU Summit - Spread the Word to other Local High Schools

You are invited to the 3rd Annual BSU Summit at Carondelet High School in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation!

Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Don't miss out on fun, games, learning, new connections with Bay Area Black Student Union members, and an all-around good time! Lunch will be provided!

RSVP Here

Due TOMORROW 2026–27 Tuition Assistance Application

Tuition assistance applications for the 2026–27 school year are now open in FACTS and the application deadline is tomorrow, Monday, February 9. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure timely aid awards. Families must submit an application each year they are requesting assistance. One application applies to both Carondelet and De La Salle students and may also be used to apply for FACE through the Diocese of Oakland. Begin the application process on the FACTS website. Please see our Tuition Assistance webpage for additional information or contact Tiffany Brookman with any questions.

Winter Sports Updates & EBAL Tournament 

Congratulations to varsity soccer for finishing #1 and varsity basketball for finishing #2 in the EBAL! Come out this week and watch both teams compete in the EBAL Tournament.

Basketball 

Semifinals Game 1: Wed, Feb 11, CHS vs. Dublin @ De La Salle gym, 5:30 PM

Semifinals Game 2: Wed, Feb 11, SRV vs. Cal High @ SRV, 7:00 PM

Finals Game 3: Fri, Feb 13, Winners of Semifinals, Time and Location TBD

Soccer 

Semifinals Game 1: Thu, Feb 12, CHS vs. SRV @ CAC, 6:00 PM

Semifinals Game 2: Thu, Feb 12, AVHS vs. Cal High @ AVHS, 6:00 PM

Finals Game 3: Sat, Feb 14, Winners of Semifinals, Time and Location TBD

Follow the Carondelet Athletics website for the most current playoff game information.

Spring Sports Tryouts Begin This Week:

Athletic Clearance

All students interested in trying out for a sport must complete their Athletic Clearance prior to the first day of tryouts in order to participate. If you have questions regarding athletic clearance, you can reference our website or reach out to our Head Athletic Trainer, Chad Abbott. 

Tryout Schedules (Updated Jan. 29)

Badminton: Feb 11 @ CHS Gym; Feb 13 @ DLS Gym at lunch; no-cut sport 

Beach Volleyball: Feb 10, 12, 4:30–6:00 PM; Feb 13, 9:00–11:00 AM @ Northgate Park courts 

Dive: Feb 9–12, 5:00–7:00 PM @ CAC pool 

Lacrosse: Feb 9–12, 3:30–5:30 PM @ CAC

Softball: Feb 9–13, 6:00–7:30 PM @ CAC

Stunt: Feb 9–11, 3:30–5:00 PM in the Suzanne Smith Movement Studio

Swim: Feb 9–12, 3:45–5:15 PM; Feb 13, 9:00–11:00 AM @ CAC pool

Track & Field: Feb 9–13, 3:30–5:30 PM @ DLS track 

Tryout schedules are subject to change. For most current schedules check the Carondelet athletics website.

Spring Sports Preseason Conditioning, Open Fields, and Weights 

Students should check Schoology on Mondays for the Athletics update about the most current spring sports information, open fields, preseason conditioning, open weights, and tryout schedule.

Open Coaching Positions 

Currently our athletics coaching staff has several open coaching positions. If you have experience and are interested please reach out to Athletic Director Alisa Payne. We also appreciate you sharing the postings and spreading the word.

• Lacrosse JV Head and Assistant Coach - spring sport 
• Lacrosse JV Assistant Coach - spring sport
• Tennis Varsity Assistant Coach - fall sport
• Tennis JV Assistant Coach - fall sport

Join us at Carondelet’s Crab Feed!

Purchase Tickets Here

Saturday, February 21, at 6:00 PM

Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight with delicious fresh crab and tri-tip and participate in our Fund-the-Need auction benefiting one of Carondelet’s most mission-centric initiatives, the Sisterhood Fund. Then dance the night away to the beats of our live band, Fast Times.

Sign Up Here to Volunteer at Crab Feed!

To donate a dessert for our auction or an item for our raffle, please contact Mandy Sullivan.

Winton Volunteer Service Award

We are excited to announce a new award called the Winton Volunteer Service Award as a replacement for the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The Winton Volunteer Service Award, given by both Carondelet and De La Salle, will be eligible to students who complete an extraordinary amount of service hours. Check out the Frosh and Soph info sheet and Junior and Senior info sheet to learn about the amount of hours required to be eligible. Contact Campus Minister Vanessa Miranda with any questions.

Applications Open Now! Ven a Ver Chicago - April 6–10

In this new immersion experience, students will learn about justice issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, incarceration, education, and immigration. Students will volunteer with local partner agencies, reflect on injustices and their root causes, and create action plans to address those injustices. For this school year, this trip will be offered in partnership with De La Salle during Spring Break: Monday April 6 to Friday April 10. Apply for this immersion trip here.

Seniors:

• This week Diablo Valley College (DVC) is starting its enrollment process for high school seniors. If you are considering DVC as a college option, you are strongly encouraged to attend an admission session in DLS’s Hofmann Center on Tuesday, February 10, from 1:40 to 2:40 PM. Students will learn directly from DVC counselors about enrollment steps needed to receive priority registration for classes. Immediately following the presentation, Carondelet's College Counselors will help you complete the DVC admission application. RSVP here. If you need a pass to leave class for the presentation, please see Allison Bly in College Counseling.

Juniors:

• College Counseling held its Winter Kickstart program last Saturday. Students learned about college criteria, building a list, and how to use AI to help create a list. All of the materials are posted in the Schoology Class of 2027 College Hub. Here is a recap of what was discussed.

Juniors, Sophomores, & Freshmen:

• College Counselors will be meeting with all 9th through 11th-grade students to help them select their classes for the next school year. This is a required meeting. Counselors will select classes for students who don’t schedule a meeting or who do not attend their scheduled appointment. Dr. Chaponot will send out detailed information regarding the scheduling process, and all pertinent information will be in the Schoology Class Level Scheduling Hub. Sophomores completed meetings on February 6. Who is my counselor?Below are the course scheduling meeting dates for each grade level:
• 9th grade: Jan. 20–Mar. 5
• 11th grade: Feb. 9–Mar. 6
• College Counseling will host the next Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, February 10, in the Library. We will discuss how to utilize college websites to your advantage when it comes to researching schools. Join us as we uncover where to look, what to look for, and how to keep track of what you learn to determine if it is a school that could be a good fit for you! Students can register here.

Carondelet shares these opportunities for informational purposes only. We do not affiliate with or endorse any particular organizations.

Carondelet Giving Day is March 11 and 12.

For 48 hours, our community will rally to support the programs and opportunities that help our students thrive. Every gift makes an impact and brings us closer to our goal of $200,000! This year’s Giving Day includes fun incentives, exciting challenges, and a few meaningful surprises along the way.

Early Bird Giving is open now! Give early to be entered to win a Carondelet Cooler and receive two reusable snack pouches.

More challenges and ways to get involved are coming soon.



Let’s Believe in Her.

Nominate an Inspiring Alumna!

We’re now accepting nominations for our Alumna of the Year and Young Alumna of the Year (an alumna who graduated between 2015 and 2025) awards. If you know an alumna through family, friends, or our community who exemplifies leadership, service, or Carondelet’s mission, we encourage you to nominate her. Please feel free to share this opportunity with others and visit our website for more information.

Carondelet Parents Guild February Meeting

All Carondelet parents and guardians are invited to our February meeting on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Convent Community Room. Come meet other parents and get involved. It’s never too late. RSVP Today!

You Can Still Join the Carondelet Book Club!

Our next book club meeting will be Sunday, March 9, at 5:00 PM (via Zoom). We’ll be discussion The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.

Agenda:

• Discussion of The Paris Wife
• Book pitches to help us select the next batch of reads. Come ready with a title you’d love to champion (short pitch, no pressure).

Register Now: She Learns Leadership Workshop

Please share with families who have daughters in 6th–8th grade! Register now for the She Learns Leadership workshop on Sunday, March 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The cost is $25 and includes supplies. This engaging afternoon helps girls build confidence and leadership skills for high school and beyond, led by Carondelet’s Student Activities team and student leaders.

Spread the Word! Camps & Clinics Registration is Open!

We are excited to welcome incoming 3rd through 8th-graders to Camp Carondelet this summer for fun in the sun. Our all-girls enrichment day camp is the perfect place to make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Hosted across five sessions in June and July, popular activities include cooking, escape room adventures, summer science, and swimming, just to name a few! 

Searching for a Sports option? We also offer a variety of Girls’ Sports Clinics led by our regular-season coaches that will help your daughter sharpen her skills, learn new techniques, and prepare to play with greater confidence. 

Summers @ Carondelet registration is open now! Learn more and register here. Questions? Contact Director of Community Engagement and Summer Programming Kimber Powers.