Tuition Assistance Applications Now Open for 2026–27 

Tuition Assistance Applications for the 2026–27 school year are now open in FACTS. The application deadline is Monday, February 9, and 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.

DLS Registration Faire – Wednesday, January 28

Students will have the opportunity to explore course offerings at De La Salle High School during the DLS Registration Faire on Wednesday, January 28, held during lunch from 12:35 to 1:35 PM.

At the Faire, students can connect with DLS teachers and current students to learn more about a variety of course offerings as well as AP courses as they plan their course selections.

Winter Sports Update 

Dance - The Carondelet varsity and JV dance teams have completed three successful regional competitions this winter season bringing home 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place titles. 

Basketball - All of our Carondelet basketball teams are going strong. Varsity traveled to Washington last week winning both their games in the MLK Showcase bringing their season record to 16-4 and ranking #12 in all of California. 

Soccer - The varsity soccer girls are working hard to keep their winning streak going and their #1 spot in Div 2 NCS. Come out and support our soccer sisters at their SOS game on Tuesday, Feb 3 against Monte Vista, JV 4:30 PM, Varsity 6:30 PM at the CAC, Frosh game is Wednesday, Feb 4 6:30 PM at DLS. 

Cheer - Thank you to our sideline cheer team for supporting our winter sports teams. We appreciate the Carondelet spirit and energy you bring!

Spring sports tryouts are just around the corner. Here is what you need to know for spring sports. 

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 

Badminton - Feb 11 (CHS Gym) 13 (DLS Gym) at lunch, no-cut sport 

Beach Volleyball - Feb 10, 12, 13, 3:45-5:45 PM @ Northgate Park courts 

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

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

Rugby - Feb 2-5 4:00-6:00 PM @ CAC

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

Stunt - Feb 9-11 3:30-5:00 PM in the BPC studio

Swim - Feb 9-12, 3:45-5:15, Feb 13, 9-11:00 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 spring sports open fields, preseason conditioning, and open weights.

Safety and Awareness for "Assassin" Game

Each spring, many Bay Area high school seniors participate in a game called “Assassin,” where teams use Nerf-style toy guns to “eliminate” assigned targets. In past years, this game has been played by seniors at Carondelet and De La Salle although it is not sanctioned, supported, or approved by either school.

The game, which lasts several weeks, follows varying rules but is prohibited on school campuses and during school hours. While intended as harmless fun, it may alarm community members unaware of its nature. Because of this, we urge our students to consider how their actions and behavior, related to this game, can be interpreted by community members who see students with potentially dangerous weapons, often chasing each other, and surprising their “targets” in public or in their neighborhoods. We encourage parents and guardians to speak with their daughter(s) to ensure that they are not compromising common sense and care for the thrill of the game.

Get Ready for A Night in Greece!

Carondelet and De La Salle frosh and sophs are invited to an evening of music, dancing, and friends on Saturday, February 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Garaventa Center. One outside guest is permitted (guest passes due Monday, February 2 by 3:00 PM). Tickets are on sale for $40, but prices will increase closer to the date, so get them early! There are no refunds on tickets purchased. Snacks, desserts, and drinks included. Elevated casual attire and student IDs required. Parents should have conversations with students about appropriate dress for this dance, which is outlined in the Student Handbook.

Ven a Ver Chicago (NEW Spring Break Experience!)

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. Applications open Wednesday, February 4. Learn more about this immersion trip here.

Winton Volunteer Service Award - Hours Due by Tue. March 31

As the President’s Volunteer Service Award program is currently on pause, Carondelet and De La Salle are creating a new award, the Winton Volunteer Service Award, to recognize students who complete an extraordinary amount of service hours. Students are recognized in the spring semester. 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.

Seniors:

• 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, 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 be sending out detailed information regarding the scheduling process and all pertinent information will be in the Schoology Class Level Scheduling Hub. Who is my counselor?

Below are the course scheduling meeting dates for each grade level:

• 9th grade: Jan. 20–Mar. 5
• 10th grade: Jan. 20–Feb. 6
• 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.

Sophomores & Freshmen:

• The College Money Method webinar, Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility, is Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 PM. Register today.

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

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.

Pre-Registration: She Learns Leadership Workshop

Please share with families who have daughters in 6th–8th grade! Pre-register now for the She Learns Leadership workshop on Sunday, March 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. 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.

Registration opens Monday, January 26 at noon. The cost is $25 and includes supplies. Space is limited—complete the inquiry form to receive registration updates.

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.