Our Senior Parent/Guardian Informational Zoom Meeting was at 6:30 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Missed the Zoom? Here’s the Recording and our Slide Deck!
Families are invited to create a photo collage celebrating their graduating seniors. Submissions are due by Friday, March 27, 2026. Digital and physical options are available for submitting collages. The cost for each submission is $6.50. More details and submission instructions can be found here: Senior Memory Wall.
The Senior Ball will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at The Conservatory at One Sansome. Ticket sales will begin in late February, and prices will vary based on the tier.
Guest passes will be due on Friday, March 20, 2026 to the Deans.
Friday: May 8th, 2026 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Plank: Oakland: https://www.plankoakland.com/
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Drop off at Carondelet High School Garaventa Center at 5:30 PM. Pick up at De La Salle High School at 10:30 PM.
Senior Send off is an optional joint De La Salle / Carondelet experience for the senior class. It is a fun, safe, and unifying event for our community to celebrate the final days on Winton Dr. Participating students will be bused to Oakland, where Carondelet and De La Salle seniors will enjoy an evening with food, casino tables, bowling, arcade games, and karaoke!
Food options will include: Chips and Salsa, Veggie platter, Vegan Summer Rolls, Mac and Cheese, Pizza Rolls, Chicken Tenders, Burnt End Sliders, Desserts, and Soda/Water.
Casino tables will include: 1 Roulette Table with Dealer 2, blackjack tables with dealers, and 2 poker tables with dealers. Casino tables are just for fun, and no money or prizes will be awarded.
Games will include: Bowling, Ping-Pong, Pool, Shuffleboard, and Arcade games.
Attire: Dress code must follow the policies as listed in the CHS/DLS handbook. Students are invited to dress as they feel most comfortable and confident. Dress up or dress down - all are welcome. We ask that you bring socks if you plan to bowl (bowling shoes will be provided).
Students are allowed to bring: phones, keys, and small bags. All large items will be held on campus for pickup after the event.
The entire event space is rented out EXCLUSIVELY for DLS/CHS students. CHS/DLS staffuly will be in attendance as well as hired security to ensure the safety of our students.
Students will be bused from campus to and from the event. Although the bus ride is only 30 minutes, we understand that part of the joy is riding the bus with your friends. Please share with your friend groups which bus you sign up for, as no bus changes will be allowed after registration.
The due date for payment is Monday: May 4th
$180.00 if paid between April 15th and April 24th. $200.00 if paid between April 25th and May 1st. Late Payments will be $225 as room on the bus allows. There will be no refunds after May 1st as the venue will have been paid for per person.
We will have two Graduation Practices, one on campus and one at the Toyota Pavilion. The first will prepare our seniors for the Senior Assembly, while the other will be an onsite walkthrough and full scale rehearsal.
Monday, April 27 - 3:00PM-4:30PM - Garaventa Center
Caps and Gowns will be distributed at this practice.
Thursday, May 14 - 8:50AM-11:20AM - Toyota Pavilon at Concord
Graduation Tickets, Parking Passes, Honor Cords, and other Carondelet items will be distributed at the May 14 Grad Practice.
Baccalaureate is Wednesday, May 13 at 5 PM in the Garaventa Center. RSVP here by Friday, April 24.
- This is a special Mass to celebrate and bless the Class of 2026. Families of all faith backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- Doors open at 4:30 PM.
- Seniors wear graduation gowns and Sisterhood Bracelets. No caps are worn to liturgy.
- Questions? Reach out to Campus Minister, Rick Grand-Lejano.
Our Graduation Ceremony is at 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Toyota Pavilion.
The approximate runtime of graduation is 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Parking opens at 2:30 PM
- Ticket gates open at 3:30 PM
- Graduates must arrive by 3:45 PM to the West Concourse
- Ceremony begins promptly at 5:00 PM
Parking and Tickets
We have one form where families can reserve additional tickets, accessible seating, accessible parking, and additional parking passes. These will all be given to graduates in their Graduation Practice packet. This form will close on Friday, May 1st. If you need to make an adjustment to your reservations please reach out to Maggie Lettire ’13 at mlettire@carondeleths.org.
- Families can reserve up to 20 additional tickets.
- Families can reserve up to two pairs of accessible seating. Each pair includes one accessible seat and one companion seat. Reserved accessible seating is on a first come, first served basis. If we are to run out of accessible seating pairs, the Toyota Pavilion will have golf carts and staff available to assist anyone in need.
- Accessible parking is free
- Parking Passes are available for $20/car. Note: Graduates must report to the Toyota Pavilion at 3:45PM on Graduation Day. One of the three automatic parking passes will specifically be for the graduate who can bring passengers with them.
Thursday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 13 – Senior Free Dress
To help ensure a positive and respectful environment, students are asked to follow the dress guidelines below, in accordance with the CHS Student Handbook:
- Clothing should be neat, clean, in good repair, and appropriate for school.
- Shirts should have sleeves (short or long) and extend below the waistline.
- Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be mid-thigh or longer.
- Shoes must have a back. Sandals are permitted if they include a back strap. Heels and wedges are allowed.
- Leggings are permitted.
Students who do not follow the Senior Free Dress guidelines may be issued a uniform detention and/or asked to change into a CHS-approved top and pants. All uniform detentions must be served in order to receive Baccalaureate and Graduation tickets.
Friday, May 1 – Senior Assembly
“Sunday Best” attire is required under the white graduation gown.
- Tops must have straps
- Skirts and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer
- Shoes must have a back. Sandals are permitted if they include a back strap. Heels and wedges are allowed.
Graduation gowns should be worn zipped for the assembly. Caps and cords are not worn at this event. Lunch will follow the assembly.
Wednesday, May 13 – Baccalaureate Mass
“Sunday Best” attire is required under the white graduation gown. Gowns should be worn zipped during the Mass. Caps are not worn at this event; cords and stoles are optional.
Sunday/Monday, May 17 or May 18 – Graduation
“Sunday Best” attire is required under the white graduation gown.
- Gowns should be worn zipped
- Caps may be decorated in accordance with school guidelines
- Only Carondelet-approved pins, cords, and stoles may be worn
- Kairos rock and Carondelet Medal are strongly encouraged
Graduation Cap Decorating Guidelines
Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these rules may result in the removal of the cap before the ceremony.
Your cap decorations MUST fit into one of the following categories:
- Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend
- Recognize your post-secondary plans
- Recognize your high school activities (ex. sports, clubs, co-curricular activities)
- Your graduation year
Decorations must be: 2-dimensional, flat on the top of the mortarboard, and cannot make noise, hang from any sides of the cap, or light-up.
If you have any questions about the content or design of your cap, please contact Ms. Main or Ms. Lettire.