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!

St. Marty’s Party Collection Contest: Extended to Tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 27!

Thank you to everyone who has brought in a donation for this year’s St. Marty’s Party! This year, we have over 120 children coming from Monument Crisis Center, Shelter, Inc., Community Youth Center, and Contra Costa Foster Friends for a night of fun, food, and spooky surprises!

Each 5th Period is currently in a collection contest to raise funds and bring in candy and stuffed animals for this event.

Every donation counts, so please bring in whatever you can! 

Halloween Costume Contest this Friday, Oct. 31!

We are so excited for our annual Halloween Costume Contest this Friday! With special performances from the faculty/staff Yet to be Named Jam Band, it’s going to be a blast! 

Here is our dress code policy from our Student Handbook for dress-up days (including Halloween): 

Items such as inappropriate, violent, graphic, derogatory words/graphics/props are never permitted. Full face masks and face paint are not permitted. Costumes and themed attire should be culturally sensitive, appropriate to the occasion, not derogatory of any person or group of people, and in good taste. Additionally, shirts must have sleeves (long or short) and fall below the waistline, shorts/skirts must be mid-thigh or longer, and shoes must be closed-toed and closed-heeled. Any questions about appropriateness, cultural sensitivity of the attire should be directed to the Dean of StudentLife and Wellness Caitlin Main ’05 in advance.

Varsity Golf Wins EBAL Championship

Congratulations, Varsity Golf, for winning first place at the EBAL Championship Golf Tournament! The team held an impressive undefeated record of 13-0 this season. 

• Lily Peng ’27 was the Tournament Medalist.
• Kate Keith ’26 earned 1st Team All-League.
• Madison Delumen ’29 earned 2nd Team All-League.
• Sawyer Fogel ’29 earned 2nd Team All-League.

Fall Commitment Day Ceremony for Collegiate Sport Athletes

We are excited to celebrate some of our amazing senior athletes who have committed to playing a sport at the collegiate level. The Fall Commitment Day Signing Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 12. Families of signing athletes will receive an invitation to attend the ceremony.

Winter Sports Tryouts for Soccer and Basketball 

Tryouts for winter sports will be the week of November 3. All students must complete their Athletic Clearance by Monday, November 3 (before tryouts), to participate 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, JV/Frosh: 5:15–7:15 PM; Varsity: 7:15–9:30 PM @ Carondelet Gym (Please note updated times from last week)

Winter Sports Night 

Any athlete who makes a winter roster and one of their parents/guardians should plan to attend our Winter Sports Night on Tuesday, November 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Garventa Center. We will have limited spirit wear for purchase from 6:00 to 6:30 PM. Parents/guardians will meet with coaches, preceded by a short presentation by Athletic Director Alisa Payne. Student-athletes will be attending a Sportsmanship & Athletics Workshop in the Garaventa. This required workshop will cover important topics for athletes, such as balancing stress and gaining confidence.

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 contactl 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.

Junior Ring Re-Sizing and Repairs: Thu. Oct. 31

Juniors: The Jostens representative will be in the Inner Court on Thursday, October 30, during lunch for class ring re-sizing and repairs. Please be sure to see the Jostens rep at this time if you need any servicing on your class ring.

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. 

Juniors and Seniors: 

• We have less than 10 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 Scripps College, UC Davis, Wake Forest University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Pass for Rep Visits.

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 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

Come 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!

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.

We are weeks away from welcoming students into the new Boscacci Performance Center! Excitement is building as we complete the punch list and add finishing touches.

While our students will be the inaugural users, we look forward to celebrating with our incredible donors whose investments so far have helped this space come to life… but there is still work to be done.

We’re under $1 million shy of our $3.5M goal to fully fund and sustain this project. Please join this transformational effort here, or reach out to our Development Team to have a conversation about being involved. We’d love to include everyone in our recognition plan and on our donor wall!

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!

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!