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DeLaSalle High School is pleased to recognize the following Honor Roll students for their academic success in the second semester of the 2016-17 school year.   For their scholastic achievement, these students have earned a place on either the High Honors Roll (semester grade point average of 3.8 or better) or Honor Roll (semester grade point … Continue Reading »

Congratulations and best of luck to four DeLaSalle students who have qualified their projects for the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland from June 11-15. All four students qualified for Nationals by virtue of first or second place finishes at Minnesota State History Day program on April 29.  Erin Boehme `18 earned … Continue Reading »

Several students from the award-winning DeLaSalle theatre program have been selected to perform in the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s  “Spotlight Showcase” on June 12 and 13 at 7:00pm at the State Theater in downtown Minneapolis.  The 12th annual Showcase, a two-night event staged each June, features the absolute best among Minnesota high school musical theatre students … Continue Reading »

Culminating a successful spring season for DeLaSalle athletic programs, five Islanders have advanced to the Minnesota State Girls’ Class AA Track and Field Championships on June 9 and 10.  All of the De athletes qualified for State at the Section 6AA meet last week. Claudia Partridge ‘18 and Mia Sennes ‘19 are returning for a … Continue Reading »

DeLaSalle High School is excited to name Travis Bledsoe `05 as its new varsity boys’ basketball coach.  Bledsoe comes back to his alma mater after five seasons coaching at Centennial High School, first as an assistant in the girls’ program and for the past three, as head boys’ basketball coach.  He has also served as … Continue Reading »

Families and friends of the Class of 2017 joined DeLaSalle staff in celebration at the annual Baccalaurete and Senior Awards on May 17.  Father Kevin Kenney `78, a member of the DeLaSalle Board of Trustees, celebrated Mass for the assembly, after which several seniors were recognized for academic, extracurricular, and all-around excellence at an awards … Continue Reading »

Brother David Barth, FSC, a 1961 alumnus of DeLaSalle and longtime Theology teacher at the school, died in his sleep May 11. May perpetual light shine upon him.  May his soul rest in peace.  Amen.   After learning that Brother David had died overnight, school administrators gathered all students and staff in the gymnasium at … Continue Reading »

DeLaSalle students once again rose to the top at the 2017 edition of Minnesota State History Day.  Eight different DeLaSalle projects medaled at State, each placing among the top five in a specific History Day category.  This success was highlighted by four projects which have qualified to move on to National History Day at the … Continue Reading »

The Lasallian spirit is alive and well at DeLaSalle, as we celebrated educational excellence at our annual Founder’s Day Mass on April 26.   Founder’s Day is celebrated each year in Lasallian schools worldwide, to honor the legacy and vision of the school’s namesake, St. John Baptist de la Salle and to recognize the religious order … Continue Reading »

DeLaSalle students can be more innovative in exploring the world around them, thanks to a grant that helped the school purchase a new 3D printer. DeLaSalle applied for and received a STEM grant from the Minnesota Independent School Forum (MISF) to pay for the three-dimensional printer. School officials will receive the grant at an April … Continue Reading »

The DeLaSalle community will celebrate Founder’s Week April 24-29. This week full of events affirm our Lasallian heritage and connection with the Brothers of the Christian Schools: Each day will emphasize one of the five Lasallian core principles: Faith in the Presence of God (Monday, April 24) All are welcome to come to the “Upper … Continue Reading »

Parent Association Plans April 27 Staff Appreciation Day   Help the DeLaSalle Parent Association celebrate our terrific staff on the annual Staff Appreciation Day! All teachers, administrators, and support staff are recognized on this day.  Plans call for a Welcome and Continental Breakfast for the staff when they arrive for the day, as well as … Continue Reading »

Class of 2021 Enrollment Orientation Program, Island Clean-Up on April 22   All incoming 9th graders and at least one parent or guardian must attend the ninth annual Enrollment Orientation program at DeLaSalle on Saturday, April 22. The program starts at 9:00am and families may check in at the A Building entry starting at 8:30am.  … Continue Reading »

Thank You and Good Luck to Former Vice President for Development, Dave Thorson!   On April 10, Dave Thorson, Vice President for Development and boys’ basketball coach at DeLaSalle, resigned from his positions at the school.   Dave is returning to college coaching after a 23-year career at DeLaSalle in teaching, administration, and coaching.  He has … Continue Reading »

Join other parents at the Parent Association meeting on Monday, April 10 for “Parent Know and Tell,”  where discussion will center on practical and effective parenting of the adolescent children we love.  Has your increasingly independent child changed just a little this year?   How about the new challenges your child faces:  Potential job?  A driver’s … Continue Reading »

Congratulations to the DeLaSalle boys’ basketball team, who became the first team March 25 to win their sixth consecutive state championship. The top-seeded Islanders defeated #2 Austin 72-44, the third time the Islanders have defeated the Packers in the title game in the last five years. Gabe Kalscheur, Goanar Mar, and Tyrell Terry each earned a place … Continue Reading »

Congratulations to 49 DeLaSalle students who, as individuals or in groups, are advancing 26 projects and five research papers to the 2017 Minnesota State History Day on April 29 at the University of Minnesota.  Once again, DeLaSalle is advancing more projects and more students to State History Day than any other high school in Minnesota.   … Continue Reading »

In this penitential season of Lent, we are called to self reflection and to identify how we can move into a closer relationship with God. The Office of Lasallian Ministry continues to provide multiple opportunities for students.  Morning Prayer continues to be available in the School Chapel at 7:45 am on Mondays, including March 20. … Continue Reading »

Congratulations to the DeLaSalle varsity girls’ basketball team, who advanced to the state tournament with a 84-51 win over St. Anthony Village in the section championship March 9. The Islander girls return to the state tournament for the eighth time in 12 years, the first trip since 2013, when the team completed a three-peat, earning … Continue Reading »

DeLaSalle salutes 59 students who, as individuals or in groups, are advancing 38 projects to the Metro Senior High Regional History Day competition on March 14 at Augsburg College.  On the 14th, these students’ projects will be judged once again, and they may be chosen to advance on to the 2017 Minnesota State History Day … Continue Reading »