As of January 24, over 300 eighth grade students have submitted application materials to DeLaSalle though the “regular decision” application deadline is still three weeks away. (New this year, we have also added an “early decision” application deadline of January 31, for families who wish to receive an earlier admission decision from DeLaSalle by February … Continue Reading »
Congratulations to 60 of DeLaSalle’s music students who have earned the opportunity to participate in the annual Tri-Metro Conference Fine Arts Festival at Fridley High School on January 27. Once again in 2020, DeLaSalle will be sending the largest group of selected student artists and musicians to the Festival of any conference school. Islanders selected … Continue Reading »
The Board of Trustees of DeLaSalle High School is pleased to announce it has unanimously chosen Dr. Bryan E. Bass as the school’s next President. Mr. Barry Lieske, who currently serves as President, will retire at the end of the academic year, after 41 years of service to DeLaSalle. Dr. Bass will begin his tenure … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle High School is pleased to recognize the following Honor Roll students for their academic success in the first semester of the 2019-20 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 »
Dear Families and Friends of DeLaSalle, There is no better time than the Christmas season to express gratitude… and so we shall. There is something to be said for remembering God’s presence in our lives, especially in this holy Christmas season, for stories of humble and sacred beginnings and for lives built upon loving God … Continue Reading »
As the seasons have changed to the traditional “winter programs,” we take a look back with pride at the dedication of our student athletes in the fall. More than half of the student body joined a fall athletic program in the fall, beginning practices on August 10 – with many athletes transitioning to other activities … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle congratulates those students who earned academic recognition and induction into the National Honor Society at the November 6 Academic Awards ceremony. Barry Lieske, DeLaSalle president who is retiring at the end of the 2019-20 school year, provided the keynote address. The school inducted 66 students into the National Honor Society. The inducted students are … Continue Reading »
For the fourth year in a row, DeLaSalle held its own “De Day of Giving” on November 6, under the direction of Director of Development, Liz Hewitt, and the work of the Advancement Office staff. The Islander community again rallied to support the school, raising $135,000, exceeding the single-day fundraising goal. The DeLaSalle Advancement Office … Continue Reading »
Thank you to the many families and students continue to encourage your neighbors, relatives, and colleagues to take a look at DeLaSalle. “Islanders are (indeed) Everywhere,” and we are welcoming prospective families and students from all corners of the Twin Cities. On October 28, we welcomed 260 prospective students, accompanied by their families, to our … Continue Reading »
Wow! What a spectacular outpouring of support from our parents, alumni and friends on behalf of the students of DeLaSalle. The October 12 Christian Brothers’ Gala, the only all-school fundraiser at De each year, raised over $500,000 in gross revenue. We cannot thank our community enough! Over 400 guests ventured to the island to enjoy … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle proudly salutes four additional seniors — Maya Adelgren, Sebastian Dominguez-Giron, Henry Fisher, and Tatianna Karkoc — who have been recognized as Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are recognized for their outstanding performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition. Adelgren, Dominguez-Giron, Fisher, and Karkoc join classmates Abby Hames and … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle proudly salutes seniors Abby Hames and Sydney Riley, who have been named as semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They have earned the recognition for their outstanding performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition; as semifinalists, Hames and Riley are recognized among the top one percent of more than 1.6 million … Continue Reading »
As is our annual tradition as a Catholic and Lasallian school, the DeLaSalle community opened the 2019-20 school year with the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on August 30, celebrated by Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis and school chaplain, Fr. Bruno Nwachukwu. Friday’s liturgy was all the more impactful … Continue Reading »
Twenty-two DeLaSalle students explored the unique biological and cultural qualities of Costa Rica this summer during an academic trip through the Global Advantage Program. (See a photo gallery here) For ten days, students traveled across Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, the Osa Peninsula, Dominical, and the Manuel Antonio National Park. Science teacher Mary Lenz, Spanish … Continue Reading »
The 31st annual DeLaSalle Hall of Fame Awards are scheduled for Thursday, August 8 at the school. It’s our honor to recognize alumni and friends of DeLaSalle who have made significant impacts in our community in the areas of philanthropy, service, athletics and the arts. By unanimous selection in 2019, we salute Ed Flaherty, Gary … Continue Reading »
As of mid-July, it is likely that DeLaSalle will begin the 2019-20 school year with another strong enrollment. For the fourth consecutive year, we will once again be the third-largest Catholic high school in Minnesota when the school year begins. We thank all the many kind referrals from current families. Since May 1, we have … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle High School is pleased to recognize the following Honor Roll students for their academic success in the second semester of the 2018-19 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 »
DeLaSalle invites each academic department to nominate students in grades 9-10-11 for academic recognition at the end of every school year. These students are lauded for outstanding academic achievement, improvement, and/or effort during the year. The school has mailed certificates to all of the following awardees. By department, we congratulate: English: Sabina Bethke `22, Abril … Continue Reading »
Now that the final activities of the 2018-19 school year have reached their conclusion (and with only a few more Open Houses to go!), DeLaSalle again salutes the individual and collective accomplishments of the Class of 2019! Most of the accolades earned by these seniors were announced last month and, as is our tradition, we … Continue Reading »
As the crowning storyline in a successful spring season for DeLaSalle athletic programs, Julian Wright `19 became a state champion, winning the 400 meters at the Class AA State Boas’ Track-and-Field Meet with a time of 48.39. Julian also finished fourth in the 100 meters. I’Tianna Salaam `22 also qualified for the Class AA meet … Continue Reading »
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