Please take a moment this weekend to ensure your daughter’s skirt aligns with our dress code. Skirts should fall below the fingertips (approximately four inches above the knee) and must be from Dennis Uniform or Lands' End. Lululemon and other athleisure skirts are not permitted. As always, the primary responsibility for a student’s attire rests with the student and their parents/guardians. Multiple skirt length violations will result in the loss of skirt privileges. If your daughter needs a refresh, new skirts and skorts are available in our Lands' End store. We appreciate your support!

Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction – Thursday Evening

Join us Thursday night in the Cotter Commons at 5:00 PM as we celebrate our talented Carondelet and De La Salle music students during the Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony. This special evening recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional musicianship, leadership, and service through the arts. We’re proud to honor these students as they are inducted into this prestigious national organization and continue to share their gifts in harmony with our community.

Carondelet Student-Athlete College Info Night

Student-athletes and parents/guardians are invited to join the Joint CHS/DLS Student-Athlete College Information Night on Monday, October 20, at 6:30 PM on Zoom. RSVP and learn more here.

Fall Commitment Day Ceremony for Collegiate Sport Athletes

The Fall Commitment Day Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 12. If you are signing with a college, please make sure to fill out the Commitment Day Form as soon as possible. Please submit by Wednesday, October 22, to be included in our Fall Commitment Day Ceremony. 

Winter Sports Tryouts for Soccer and Basketball 

Winter sports tryouts begin on the week of November 3. All students must complete their Athletic Clearance by Monday, November 3, before participating in tryouts. Make sure to select all the sports you plan on trying out for during the 2025–26 school year. If you have questions regarding athletic clearance, you can reference our website or reach out to our Head Athletic Trainer Chad Abbott.

Winter Sports Tryout Schedule 

• Soccer: November 3–7, 7:30 – 9:00 PM @ CAC
• Basketball: November 3–7, Varsity: 5:15 – 7:15 PM; JV/FR: 7:15 - 9:00 PM @ Carondelet Gym

All Students and Families:

• RSVP today for the Carondelet & De La Salle Student-Athlete College Information Night on Monday, October 20, at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Parents are encouraged to attend this Zoom call! More information here. Visiting College Athletics Panel:
• D1: Richy Turner, Director of Student Athlete Development at the University of Nevada, Reno
• D2: Brian Ceccon, Associate AD at Chico State
• D3: Whitman College
• NAIA: Chris Morrison, AD at Hope International University (Fullerton, CA)
• Junior College: Matt Markovich,AD, Dean of Kinesiology at Santa Rosa JC

Seniors:

• Many applications have a Saturday, November 1 deadline. Make sure that you are submitting your applications before this deadline, as the Common Application may experience technical difficulties on November 1. If a college requires a STARS, confirm if you have to submit the STARS by the November 1 deadline as well. You do not have to wait for your letters of recommendation or transcripts to be sent before you apply, you should send in your application when it’s ready. 
• The next Cougar U Workshop will be on Friday, October 24, from 1:40 to 2:50 PM in the Gym. These workshops are mandatory.

Juniors and Seniors: 

• We have less than 25 rep visits remaining this fall! Make sure to check Maia weekly for up-to-date information on College Rep Visits and to register. Some of the schools that have just signed up to visit include: Claremont McKenna, Johns Hopkins, University of Redlands, UC Davis, and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Pass for Rep Visits.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:

• 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.

Preparing for a Teen Driver–Free Parent Info Night

On Tuesday, October 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, at De La Salle's Br. Celestine Cormier Theatre, Greenlight Driver Training will be hosting a Parent Information Night. Greenlight Driver Training founders Jason Zimmerman and Josh Hurley will lay out the steps to acquiring a license and provide some foundational tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP ahead of time.

Carondelet Parents Guild Meeting

All Carondelet parents and guardians are invited to our next meeting on Wednesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Convent Community Room. Our 15-minute speaker will discuss awareness and safety around social media and the digital world. RSVP today!

Junior Ring Donations Needed

Calling all Carondelet families! Our Junior Ring Ceremony is in need of donations. Please take a look at our donation and volunteer sign-up page and see how you can help our amazing junior class event. 

Freshman Families: Do you Need Volunteer Points?

Two events are coming up very soon that need your help. We have increased points for these events so now is the time to sign up!

• Junior Ring Ceremony (3 points for working)
• Visions of Christmas Clean up Crew (4 points)

Join the Carondelet Virtual Book Club! 

All alumnae, parents, guardians, and grandparents of the Carondelet community are invited to join the Carondelet Virtual Book Club!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, on Zoom. Our current book is James by Percival Everett. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your literary horizons and engage in lively discussions. Sign-up here to be part of the CHS book club.

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.

Online Auction Donations Needed

We are excited to begin preparing for this year’s Visions of Christmas! One of the highlights of the season is our Online Auction, and we invite you to be part of its success.

If you, or your business, would like to contribute an item, service, or experience, your generosity will directly support Carondelet students and programs. We have created a gift registry to provide suggestions for those who would like guidance in selecting a contribution.

To donate or learn more, please contact Development Manager Mandy Sullivan or fill out the donation form. Thank you for helping us make Visions of Christmas a truly special celebration!