Attendance Updates

As we enter into the holiday season and the last weeks of the semester, we want to remind students and families of the importance of regular school attendance and proactive communication with our Attendance Office. Attendance is required during Finals Week and critical for closing out the semester. If your student will miss finals, for any reason, please reach out to Nicole Ebert in Attendance as soon as possible. 

Winter Outerwear & Uniform Reminders

With the cooler months upon us, students may now wear plain, solid-colored outerwear jackets or raincoats over their Carondelet or DLS sweatshirts for warmth and protection from the weather. Please remember that students are not permitted to wear flannels, fuzzy sweatshirts, and non-uniform sweatshirts.



During colder weather, black leggings or tights are always allowed—and encouraged—under uniform skirts. However, sweatpants, pajama pants, and non-approved athletic team warm-ups are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn.

Cougar Families: Help us Welcome the Next Generation! 🐾

Our Open House is on Sunday, November 16, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and it’s the perfect day for prospective families to experience the Carondelet spirit in full swing.

Know a family with a 7th or 8th grader exploring high school options?



Invite them to register today!

Water Polo Earns League Champions!

Such an amazing season for our Water Polo program! The Varsity team made a huge splash by taking first place in the EBAL League, while JV went 20-2. Varsity and JV combined brought home a phenomenal five tournament first-place trophies! Get ready to cheer them on as the NCS playoffs begin on Saturday, November 8! Stay tuned for more updates as they compete through the NCS playoffs. 

Tennis

It was a season of rebuilding, growth, and unity this year for our Tennis program! We proudly welcomed 11 new, enthusiastic players, quickly building a powerful sisterhood of unity both on and off the court. The teams are already energized and ready to work hard to bring an even higher level of competition next year! Tennis EBAL tournament begins Thursday, November 6. Find tournament details on the EBAL website. NCS play will begin on Tuesday, November 11. Stay tuned for more updates. 

Rugby

Our Rugby program is rolling! We proudly stand as the largest single-school girls' Rugby program in Northern California. The A side team finished strong at third overall, and the B side team secured fifth place this season. Now, it's time for the ultimate showdown! Both the A and B side teams will compete for the Championship Title this Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the University of the Pacific (UOP). Go get that trophy!

Cross Country

What an incredible season of speed and success for our Cross Country runners! The girls have consistently brought fast competition to every meet, racking up numerous personal records (PRs). The highlight? Both the Varsity and JV teams swept the Wildfire Invitational, taking home first place for both squads! They are now training hard for their final EBAL Championship meet on Saturday, November 8, at Newhall Park, 10:00 AM! Go Cougars!

Volleyball

Our Volleyball program saw tons of success across all three levels! The Varsity team showed true dominance in tournament play, claiming three first-place trophies and battling through one of the toughest leagues in NCS to finish fourth. Their success continued into the postseason, advancing to the NCS Division 1 Quarterfinals! Our JV team was just as strong, finishing 20-11 overall and placing top 3 in all three tournaments they played. The Freshman team secured a winning 9-5 league record, showing a very bright future for the program! You can follow the Varsity team through the NCS playoffs on MaxPreps. 

Flag Football

It’s been a foundational season for our Flag Football program! In their inaugural year, this team worked hard, found their rhythm, and successfully built a true sisterhood of unity and camaraderie. They left their mark by finishing fifth overall in the EBAL League! Congratulations to our League Honorees: Kamilynn Luu '26 (First Team) and Janel Nevares '27 (Second Team). This is just the beginning for Carondelet Flag Football!

Golf

What a season for our Golf program! Both the Varsity and JV teams finished undefeated, with Varsity capturing the EBAL Championship title. A huge shoutout to Lily Peng '27 for being the EBAL Tournament Medalist! We also celebrate our All-League honorees: Kate Keith '26 (First Team), as well as Madison Delumen '29 and Sawyer Fogel '29 (Second Team). The Varsity team is now headed to the NCS Division 1 Championship tournament on Monday, November 3, at Windsor Golf Course. Good luck!

Cheer & Dance

A huge thank you to our incredibly talented, non-stop Carondelet spirit, Dance and Cheer teams for bringing the energy this fall! We loved seeing the pink pom poms and the amazing dancing and stunting on the sidelines at our games and matches. Sideline Cheer will keep the spirit high at Soccer and Basketball throughout the winter season, and Dance is gearing up for competition in December!

Senior Portrait Make-Ups: Nov. 3 & 4

Seniors who missed taking or need to retake their senior portrait will have the opportunity to do so on November 3 and 4 in the Library at Carondelet.

In early October, Prestige Photography by Lifetouch emailed a new code to all students who have not taken their Senior Portrait. If you have misplaced your new code, please contact Director of Student Activities Maggie Lettire ’13. 

For all students who have already taken their photo and want an on-campus re-do, you will need to contact Prestige Photography by Lifetouch at 1-877-825-7922 or byarea@lifetouch.com to receive a new code. The first code you were sent in the summer is no longer valid.

Juniors and Junior Families:

• Revolution Prep is offering Carondelet families a free “PSAT, Now What?” online presentation on Tuesday, November 4. Learn more and register now!

Sophomore and Juniors:

• All 10th and 11th-grade parents and guardians are encouraged to grab a cup of coffee and join the college counselors (virtually) for Coffee with the College Counselors at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, November 18. During this informal chat, parents can ask questions about all things college and get to know their students’ counselors. Register for the Zoom call today.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:

• Are you passionate about art, music, theater, film, dance, or design? Majoring in a visual or performing arts field is a great option for creative students. We will be focusing on the arts for our November Lunch and Learn on Thursday, November 6. We will discuss arts-focused majors and how to prepare for the extra application components required of these majors. Students can register here. Learn more here.

Freshmen and Sophomores:

• The College Money Method webinar, Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid, is for freshman and sophomore families and will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, November 11, at 6:30 PM. Register now!

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

Dads! RSVP Today for Our Next Fathers Club Meeting

All Carondelet dads are welcome. Our November meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12, at 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Come enjoy dinner and welcome our Wellness Counselors as our speaker. RSVP today!

Carondelet Community Coffee Coming to Walnut Creek

Join us for some coffee and conversation on Thursday, November 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Koin Coffee, 325 N Wiget Ln Suite #100, Walnut Creek. RSVP here. We can't wait to see you!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Get Your Tickets Now! 

• Holiday Market at Christmas Tree Lane
• Christmas Tree Drawing

For more details about our Visions events, click here.

Ways to Get Involved in Visions! 

VOLUNTEER to help before, during, and after our in-person events. We couldn’t do this without your support! (CLEAN UP SLOTS ARE WORTH 4 POINTS FOR FRESHMAN FAMILIES)

DONATE a good, service, or experience to our Online Auction! If you have a business, hobby, or special talent we would love to include you!

SHOP from home with our online registry for items that will be bundled into online auction packages.

STOCK our Instant Wine & Spirits Cellars to be added to our online auction.

Senior Yearbook Ads On Sale Now!

Say “Congratulations!” to your senior in a way that’s as special as she is. Sales for senior ads are open until December 31, but don't wait until the last minute. Use this link to start the process. See below for ad sizing and pricing. If cost is a concern, we can offer a payment plan, and all requests are confidential.

After choosing your ad size you have two options:

1. Have the School Design My Ad: Submit your message and photos for our award-winning Yearbook Staff to design. Digital pictures need to be formatted as jpeg, png, or tif.
2. Upload My Finished Ad: Create your own ad that is ready to be published.

Questions? Please contact the yearbook adviser Faith Ripoli via email or by phone at (925) 686-5353 ext. 324.

Make Sure You Are Subscribed to Emergency Updates

In the event of a schoolwide emergency, Carondelet has the capability to alert parents/guardians via email, phone call, and/or text messaging through a service called SchoolMessenger. In order for you to receive text messages from Carondelet in an emergency situation, you must opt in to this service.

To opt in now, text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.

If you believe you’ve already opted in, you can text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587 again to confirm your status. If you previously had a student at a school that uses SchoolMessenger (such as De La Salle), your opt-in may already be active—unless you chose to opt out.

We will be testing our emergency notification system soon, so it is important that you know whether or not you are subscribed. Please direct any questions to the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Jill Okimoto.

Carondelet students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a superslice of pizza and fountain drink for $5 Monday through Friday until 4:00 PM. Stop by and show your School ID for the deal! *One Meal Deal per person, per day.