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The 2017 Christian Brothers’ Gala is Saturday, October 14 and there is still time for you to join us at our only all-school fundraiser. The Gala raises more than $350,000 to directly support De students. The evening includes live and silent auctions, dinner, and entertainment. Reconnect with old friends. Meet new parents, seasoned parents, alumni, … Continue Reading »

Congratulations to Daryl Yap ‘18, who has been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for the 2017-2018 school year.  Yap has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. The honor recognizes Yap for her outstanding performance in the 2016 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). She earned test scores among the top 16,000 of more … Continue Reading »

The first monthly meeting of DeLaSalle Parent Association is Monday, September 11, from 6:30-8:00 pm, in the Schulze Learning Lab, Room D-104, the space at the heart of the campus and adjacent to the two main entries.   Please plan to join us! On Monday, in addition to social time for parents to meet other parents, … Continue Reading »

DeLaSalle welcomes several new staff as we begin the 2017-18 school year. These classroom teachers and staff members bring a wealth of knowledge and diversity of experience to their roles on the Island. Br. Ryan Anderson (Lasallian Ministry associate & Theology teacher) Brother Ryan comes to DeLaSalle after spending the last year in campus ministry … Continue Reading »

DeLaSalle inducted seven individuals or groups into its Hall of Fame August 10 as part of the school’s annual Alumni Weekend celebration. Three awards make up the DeLaSalle Hall of Fame. (You may click on the award to view past recipients.)   The Hall of Fame Award Established in 1989, the DeLaSalle Hall of Fame … Continue Reading »

There is still time for you to register and join DeLaSalle at the 2017 Alumni Weekend August 10-12. Four events, including a brand new event, will make up this year’s celebration.  Parents and friends of DeLaSalle are invited to attend the Hall of Fame Ceremony, or register for the Tennis and Pickleball Mixer or Golf … Continue Reading »

As of mid-July, it appears likely that DeLaSalle will begin the 2017-18 school year with another strong enrollment.  While the school continues processing recent inquiries and placing qualified ninth grade and transfer applicants, it appears that both the ninth grade and total enrollments will be comparable to 2016-17. DeLaSalle is still accepting applications for the … Continue Reading »

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 »