Update
JANUARY16,2026
LET US REMEMBER...WE ARE IN THE HOLY PRESENCE OF GOD
Greetings from Christian Brothers High School!
Please visit the school calendar for a full list of upcoming events and the cafeteria menu.
Click here for next week’s set rotation.
Important Announcements
2026-27 Course Pre-Registration: We are excited to implement a new pre-registration process this year, designed to put mentorship at the center of course selection Instead of using the PowerSchool portal, we will utilize paper forms to encourage intentional conversations between students, teachers, and counselors Our goal is to ensure every student selects a schedule that accurately reflects their future aspirations. Grade-level counselors will be visiting Social Studies classrooms shortly to begin this process Stay tuned for further details from your student's counselor regarding deadlines and next steps.
Parent Volunteer Fair | Thursday, January 29 from 6 - 7 p.m..: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will be held in the Cafeteria Come learn about our new parent engagement structure, the Falcon Faithful, and hear about all of the ways to get involved on campus! View the flyer for more information All are welcome! Please complete the RSVP form: Parent Volunteer Fair RSVP – Fill out form
Reyna Grande Author: We are excited to share that acclaimed author Reyna Grande will be visiting our campus on February 19. Reyna Grande, author of Across a Hundred Mountains, The Distance Between Us and other lovely books, will join us for a special event featuring a keynote presentation followed by a student-led conversation More details coming soon!
The 2025-2026 Dress Code Reference Guide can be found here
Seniors
The Senior Panoramic Picture Day is Thursday, January 29th, 2026. VIEWING/ORDERING WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER PICTURE DAY: Parents will receive a link via email and text once images are available online. FOR ORDERS PURCHASED: We will mail orders directly to the address input when ordering.
Order questions? Call (916) 749-1026 and select Option 1 or email services@billsmithphoto.com
Graduation Announcements: Seniors interested in purchasing Graduation Announcements may do so from Herff Jones These are optional for families to purchase, but those interested can click here to place orders. All orders should be placed by March 15!
Philanthropy
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for A Night to Remember Auction & Gala! Celebrate 150 years of Christian Brothers with an unforgettable evening of elegance, community, and purpose Our Auction & Gala is the largest fundraising event of the year and a night designed to be truly memorable. Only a limited number of tables remain, and ticket prices will increase on 02/14/25 Secure your spot today by sponsoring or purchasing tickets HERE, or contact us at (916) 733-3647.Thank you to our generous Sponsors for making this milestone celebration possible!
PARENTS – WE NEED YOUR HELP! A great auction starts with amazing items and that’s where you come in! We’re seeking standout donations that will spark excitement, fuel bidding wars, and make this year’s auction unforgettable Do you have a special connection, a can’t-miss experience, a gift card, a themed basket, or a truly one-of-a-kind item? We’d love to showcase it! Every donation directly supports our school, creates new opportunities for our students, and helps make this event a huge success. Not sure where to start? Check out CB’s Amazon Wish List CB’s Amazon Wish List for inspiration Donations can be dropped off during school hours at the CB Main Office Have questions? Contact kvillarreal@cbhs-sacramento.org or call 916-733-3647. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make this auction one to remember!
GOLDEN RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE! A Golden Raffle Ticket supports CB education while offering an exclusive entry into a drawing for a Live Auction item on the night of the auction. Purchase your $150 ticket by contacting Carmen Herrera-Rogers at tc-rogers@sbcglobal net or Kim Villarreal at (916) 7333647.
AUCTION & GALA PLANNING MEETING: February 4, 2026 No need to have attended a meeting previously please join us for the next Auction & Gala planning meeting on Wednesday, February 4th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - REGISTER HERE! For questions, please contact Auction Co-chairs Judy Bernacchi (judyazevedo@hotmail.com) and Samantha Ansted (samanthamarie22@gmail.com).
Lasallian Student Life
Liturgies | Wednesday, January 21 at 8 a.m. & Thursday, January 22 at 2 p.m.: Mass is celebrated in the chapel Parents and family members of CB are always welcome to join!
Kairos: Take advantage of making the final Kairos for your class The March Kairos will take place March 10-13, 2026. You can register and make payment here. Kairos is a definite highlight in your senior year. It is a fun week of community building, reflection, and celebrating our faith in the presence of God All that is required is an open mind to the retreat and faith experience. A student does not need to be religious to participate. All are welcome!
Class of 2028: Register for your Junior Retreat next year!
Junior Retreat October 28-29, 2026, click here
Junior Retreat November 3-4, 2026, click here.
Junior Retreat April 5, 2027 (one day only), click here.
Junior Retreat April 14-15, 2027, click here.
The Crewnecks released by the LSLO celebrating our 150th year are available for purchase. We are doing another round of orders Ticket Spice will open on Friday, January 16 and close on Friday, February 6 for delivery by Valentines. If you'd like to place an order, click here.
Still Accepting Coats and Jackets to Support Loaves & Fishes! The January donation drive is for new and gently used coats and jackets for those in the Sacramento community in need All donations of new or gently used coats and jackets of all sizes can be dropped off in the LSLO through the end of the month! All coats will be donated to Loaves and Fishes
Last Chance - Deadline for VENAVER Yakima and El Otro Lado is TODAY! All juniors and seniors in good academic standing are invited to apply to attend a VENAVER immersion trip. These immersion trips are weeklong opportunities to participate in faith-based experiences exploring community, service learning, social justice, and simple community living. The final two VENAVER are to the Yakama Nation in Washington (March 15-20), and El Otro Lado in Tucson (March 22-27) Applications for both are now open and due by the end of the day on January 9. After students apply, they should regularly check their school email for information about interviews
Click here to apply to attend VENAVER Yakama
Click here to apply to attend VENAVER El Otro Lado
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: To find out more about parent volunteering at CB visit: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/volunteerism/ or to register for an opportunity visit: https://cbhs volunteerhub com Please note that for the safety reasons, student engaging opportunities require a background clearance.
Guest Check-in - Ambassadors' Club Dinner - Thursday, January 22nd from 5:15 PM to 7 PM (An easy fun volunteering opportunity!)
Ticket Takers/Ushers - CB Showcase - Friday, February 6th from 6 PM to 7:15 PM
Guest Check-in - Alumni Dinner - Saturday, February 7th from 3:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Bartenders - Alumni Dinner - Saturday, February 7th from 4 PM to 9 PM
CB Thrift Shop/Clothes Closet - Thursday, February 26th from 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM
Counseling
Seniors who applied to college via the Common Application must complete the Mid-Year Transcript request form so we can send updated grades to the colleges. Forms are available in Counseling.
Register for the SAT prep class offered at CB on March 14th and 21st leading up the March exam at CB or register for the May prep course ahead of the June weekend exam
SAT registration for the School Day exam is now available for the March 24th school-day exam. Registration must be done directly through this link provided by CB Weekend exam registration must be completed on the College Board website at sat.org
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) forms are available to students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes in the Counseling Center Forms are due by 3 p m on Friday, January 23rd No late forms will be considered. Contact Ms. McClellan with any questions.
Counselors are going into all history classrooms this month to talk about classes for next year. Students will receive a Pre-Registration planning form that requires a parent signature More information to come!
Upcoming Events
Please visit the school calendar for a full list of upcoming events
Theatre Showcase: The Theatre Dept presents the annual CB Theatre Showcase, one night only on February 6th at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5, sold in advance via the Ticket Hub on the CB website. The showcase is a selection of songs, scenes, monologues and the one act play, LITTLE EXTREMES, in an 80 minute program that will then complete at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival at Folsom Lake College
CB Thrift Shop - School dress code clothing is needed! The following dress code clothing is requested to replenish and serve our students for the CB Thrift Shop, Spring Semester: CBHS /college sweatshirts, polo shirts, CB logo shirts, PE shirts and shorts Donations may be dropped off in the Front Office Please refer to the Dress Code guidelines in the Parent Handbook for more details
The Thrift Shop will reopen on January 29th during the all-student lunch. More dates will be published soon! Questions? Email: clothescloset@cbhs-sacramento org
Club Corner: All students are invited to attend any of the following clubs' meetings next week!
Environmental Club will meet on Friday at break in room 607
Faithful Americans will meet on Wednesday in room 611
The Gaming Club will meet on Thursday after school
Penpal Club will meet on Thursday in room 503
Quiz Bowl will meet on Thursday after school in room 104
Team Time Club will meet on Thursday at break in room 609
Athletics
The Holy Hoops women’s basketball games against St Francis High School will take place at St Francis High School on Saturday, January 17. Game times start at 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here. Tickets will sell out, so buy your tickets early!
Home games this week:
Men’s Basketball
Monday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m.: Varsity vs. St. Patrick-St. Vincent in the Ron Limeberger Gym ’53
Women’s Basketball
Wednesday, January 21 at 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m.: Frosh/Soph, JV, and Varsity vs. Rio Americano in the Ron Limeberger Gym ’53
Friday, January 23 at 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m.: Frosh/soph, JV, and Varsity vs. Inderkum in the Ron Limeberger Gym ’53
Wednesday, January 21 at 4 and 6 p.m.: JV and Varsity vs. Inderkum in Bollinger ’57 Stadium
Friday, January 23 at 4 and 6 p m : JV and Varsity vs Vista del Lago in Bollinger ’57 Stadium
Sport Passes are now on sale for the 2025-2026 season You may purchase a sport pass through the CB Website under the ticket hub tab at the top of the website.
The Christian Brothers Falcons app is updated! Please visit your Apple or Google Play store and manually update your app Download the CB Falcons App This is the official app for Christian Brothers High School, which brings fans closer to the team than ever before. Follow the CB Falcons all season long on your mobile device