School News

Mass of 2/21/21

To all De La Salle Institute alums, friends, and benefactors in Texas and throughout the United States struggling through this winter, please know we're praying for your health and safety. We're #meteorsunited!

We celebrate the academic achievements of our Meteors who earned Honor Roll status in the first semester.

Presenting (forgive the tardiness) the Meteor of the Month from December 2020—Ann McManus ‘21. A well deserved honor.The award is sponsored by Campus Ministry and City of DE. The Meteor of the Month (#dlsmom) is a student who embodies one or more Lasallian Principles of Faith, Community, Service, and/or Social Justice. These are demonstrated through academics, extracurriculars, and social activities—such that they distinguish themselves amongst their peers.Our recipient was nominated by Mr. Arroyo, Ms. Geer, and Mr. Dowling.#dlsmeteorsunited

The financial aid application for the school year 2021-2022 will open up on Monday February 1, 2021.Financial aid does NOT automatically renew from one year to the next. To receive financial assistance for the upcoming school year, you MUST complete a Financial Aid application. Applicants must go online to www.factstuitionaid.com to apply. Their helpline number is 1-866-441-4637. The deadline for submitting a completed application is Monday March 1, 2021– NO EXCEPTIONS. Applications submitted after the deadline date will not be considered.

Tax Credit Scholarship Application Link

Tax Credit Scholarship Application Link

8 January 2021Job DescriptionDirector of Enrollment ManagementDe La Salle Institute3434 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL 60616312.842.7355www.dls.orgDe La Salle Institute, founded in 1889, is the third-oldest Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. De La Salle was founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools of the Midwest District, who continue to own and sponsor the school. The school is guided by the Board of Directors. While founded as a school for young men, De La Salle is a co-educational school since 2016. De La Salle was the first school in Chicago to implement a 1-to-1 tablet technology curriculum in 2006 and is currently utilizing a synchronous hybrid learning platform. Our student community is comprised of 700 students. We are proud of our academic, religious, racial, and financial diversity. We are the Meteors!Job Summary: The Director of Enrollment Management has the responsibility for leadership and management of the admissions process, financial aid initiatives and other strategic priorities defined by the President. Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):• Provides effective and stimulating leadership to all personnel in the Department• Leads integrated strategic enrollment planning, recruiting/retention management and operational execution• With key partners, executes the development of strategic enrollment goals…

7 January 2021De La Salle Institute stands fervently united in support of our country and against the unacceptable attack on democracy and our political system that took place in Washington, D.C.As a Lasallian college preparatory high school, our primary role as educators is to engage the mind and touch the hearts of the students entrusted to our care. In this role, De La Salle Institute has been and is determined to educate our students about democracy, the electoral process and the transition of power. We also educate our students on the importance of a moral compass which impacts the local and global community. We engage our students in honest and open dialogue in which truth is revered and maintained as we promote wisdom, growth and integrity.As people of faith, we pray that a travesty such as this will never occur in this great country again. We also pray that our leaders will recognize that democracy is the unquestionable foundation of the United States and that cannot and will not be corrupted or compromised by any one person or group.We ask that God continue to watch over, bless, guide and protect the people of the United States of America as we…

Thank You!