Several new faces are visible in classrooms and offices around DeLaSalle as we begin the 2018-19 school year. These classroom teachers and staff members bring a wealth of knowledge and diversity of experience to their roles on the Island. Laurie Erkkila (French teacher) Laurie is DeLaSalle’s new French teacher, coming to the Island after years … Continue Reading »
All DeLaSalle parents are invited to the first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 pm, in Room D-104, the Richard M. Schulze Lab. The Schulze Lab is adjacent to the two main entries into the building. In addition to social time and introductions, our guest speaker will be Mr. Brad … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle college counselors will host three highly informative college planning sessions over the next week for students and families. The first two programs are college planning sessions for students and parents in different grade levels, each geared to specific timetables and benchmarks for the student. With application deadlines approaching in coming weeks and months, … Continue Reading »
It is our pleasure to welcome students and families to the 2018-19 school year, when classes begin on Monday, August 20. We welcomed 220 ninth graders and transfers — and their families — at our daytime and evening Orientation programs on August 16. Over 50 current seniors and juniors did a great job leading the … Continue Reading »
Mark your calendar and make plans to join us as the DeLaSalle community supports students at the Christian Brothers’ Gala on Saturday, October 13, from 5:30-9:30pm. The Gala is the one and only all-school fundraiser at De each year, and the event brings together parents, alumni, students, staff and friends of DeLaSalle for a … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle inducted nine individuals or groups into its Hall of Fame August 9 as part of the school’s annual Alumni Weekend celebration. Four separate award categories 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 … Continue Reading »
On Thursday, August 9th, as part of the Alumni Weekend celebration at DeLaSalle, the school is proud to honor several individuals and groups at the 30th annual Hall of Fame/Lasallian Awards. The ceremony begins with a social at 5:30pm and the program at 6:15pm. There are four distinct categories of awards – Hall of Fame, … Continue Reading »
As of mid-June, it is likely that DeLaSalle will begin the 2018-19 school year with another strong enrollment, potentially growing slightly in the coming year and certainly falling within the goals of the school’s strategic plan to be a school of 750-775 students. The school is still accepting applications for the coming year. Vice President … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle High School is pleased to recognize the following Honor Roll students for their academic success in the first semester of the 2017-18 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 »
As the crowning storyline in a successful spring season for DeLaSalle athletic programs, the girls’ lacrosse program – one of several co-op programs DeLaSalle shares with Minnehaha Academy — qualified for its first-ever state tournament. One week earlier, Julian Wright `19 earned points in two different events in the Class AA Boys’ Track-and-Field meet. Half … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle’s well-deserved reputation as a college preparatory school will continue following a unanimous decision this spring by AdvancED, the school’s accrediting agency, to extend accreditation through 2023. DeLaSalle was first accredited in 1929. Current standards require a reaccreditation process every five years, which not only gives a school a “stamp of approval” with colleges, foundations, … Continue Reading »
Families and friends of the Class of 2018 joined DeLaSalle staff in celebration at the annual Baccalaureate and Senior Awards on May 23. Father Joe Kuharski, DeLaSalle chaplain, celebrated Mass for the assembly, after which several seniors were recognized for academic, co-curricular, and all-around excellence at an awards ceremony. For more than four decades, the … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle’s success as an institution is built in partnership with the generous support of parents, alumni, friends, and outside foundations, who believe in and help sustain the work we do each day to form young people for adult lives of learning, faith, and service. The school recognized more than 200 of these partners in our … Continue Reading »
Congratulations to the DeLaSalle Theatre program, whose production of “Les Miserables” earned 19 awards from the Hennepin Theatre Trust SpotLight Education Program. “Les Mis” played to packed houses over three weekends in March, one of six different productions (including two musicals) staged by the DeLaSalle Theatre program in 2017-18. The success of the show sustains … Continue Reading »
Understudy, an app created by five DeLaSalle senior girls that connects students and tutors, has been named a Senior Division Regional Winner and will move on to the semi-finals for a chance to compete at the global Technovation Challenge in San Francisco. The “Comida Club & Co.” team – featuring Erin Boehme, Celeste Cervantes, Julia … Continue Reading »
For more than four decades at DeLaSalle, the most prestigious awards earned by graduating seniors are the “DeLaSalle Awards” and “Islander Awards.” These awards recognize significant and broad contributions to the community and school’s legacy in areas of exemplary performance, personal character, and service to school and community. Chosen by vote of the entire staff … Continue Reading »
For eighteen years on the first Saturday of May, hundreds of guests from across the Twin Cities have streamed to DeLaSalle for an evening of fun and dancing. The Starry Night Prom for people with disabilities is the largest service learning project offered through DeLaSalle’s Lasallian Ministry program. For many students, the Starry Night Prom … Continue Reading »
Congratulations to the following students selected to serve in leadership positions on the executive board of the 2018-19 Student Council: President: Julia Brand ‘19 Vice President: Aidan Scott ‘19 Secretary: Parker Adams ‘20 Treasurer: Rayo Daniel ‘20 Public Relations Officer: Calvin Mattson ‘19 Zichen “Cardiff” Jiang ‘19 and Christine Ohenzuma ‘19, who ran for but … Continue Reading »
In recent years, Technovation has clearly become one of the activities of choice for young women enrolled at DeLaSalle, connecting students to technology and business in innovative, yet practical ways. Over the course of two weeks this month, two teams of Islanders are presenting apps they have designed to the broader tech and business communities. … Continue Reading »
Continuing a long-standing showing of excellence in research and presentation, several DeLaSalle students shone at the annual Minnesota State History Day on April 28. It was quite a day for DeLaSalle and teachers, Martin Marrin and Sheri Hank. With 13 projects recognized as medalists or honorable mention – and two projects capturing Topical Prizes — … Continue Reading »
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