Request for Spirit Day Volunteers

If you are able to help the Mothers Club prep and serve pizzas and subs on Spirit Day, Friday, May 19, please consider joining us that day. All volunteers are welcome; you do not have to be a part of the Mothers Club. For more information and to sign up, please visit: 

http://desales.ivolunteer.com/spiritday

Stallions in the Spotlight

On April 19th, the SFD Battle of the Books team went up against 14 area high schools at Gahanna Lincoln. The teams answered questions about the 34 books that were read. The SFD team started as the 2nd seed and made it into the 4th round before losing to the team from Lancaster.

Congratulations to junior Dominic Polemeni-McGovern for being honored as an All Star for his performance at the 40th Annual Ohio State University Jazz Festival on March 26, 2017. Dominic was recognized specifically for his piano solo on "Blue Bossa" with the Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop. The ensemble is affiliated with the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus; he has been studying and performing with them since September.



Students attended the General Petraeus session last Wednesday.  During the event, senior Justin Mascarin asked the General to elaborate on the sectarian conflict in the Middle East.


Congratulations to Matthew Gabriel for being selected for the Guardian Angel scholarship. This scholarship was established by past parent Linda Saunders to recognize students who have shown continual growth to their academic, spiritual, and social development. 

Madison Salyer, Miranda Draminski and Mr. Sheumaker stopped for a quick picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse after the Junior State of America convention this past weekend.

Members of the SFD Band played for the crowd gathering at the Ohio School Choice rally today. Check them out @SFD Stallions. 



Freshman Cris Tapia, and eighth graders Noah Garrick, Sam Secrest, and Tony Swartz represented SFD well at the Engineering Club Egg Drop competition at Central Ohio Technical College last Friday. The group attended with Engineering Club advisors Mrs. Yerkey and Mrs. Gattis. A special thanks to Mr.  Brimmer who was also a great help during the preparation time leading up to the event.

Upcoming Events


Advanced Placement Tests
When: May 1 - May 12

Lennon Loop Dress Down - $2
When: May 4

BW3s Dine-in Fundraiser
When: May 10 from 11am to 12am
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings in Westerville
Grab some lunch or dinner at BW3s, and they will give 10% of your total bill to SFD! Print this flier and bring it with you that day. 

Spring Signing Day Celebration
When: May 10 at 3:15pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
The following students will sign their letters of intent to continue to compete at the collegiate level: Sydney DeCamp (Lacrosse at Notre Dame College), Dylan Payne (Baseball at Shawnee State University), and Joe Revard (Lacrosse at Wheeling Jesuit University). 

Spring Band Concert
When: May 10 at 7:30pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium

Prom and After Prom
When: May 13/14
Where: Villa Milano/Magic Mountain
Please be sure to review all information associated with Prom 2017 by visiting www.sfdstallions.org/prom-2017.

SFD Dance Clinics and Tryouts
When: May 15 - May 19 from 3:30pm to 5pm
Where: SFD Band Room
Clinics and tryouts will consist of learning one dance routine that includes choreography typical of what the dance team performs. Dance experience is recommended, but not required. Questions? Contact Coach Christy at christymuhoberac@hotmail.com or Coach Megan at megan.polk17@gmail.com.

Columbus City School Transportation Services Application Deadline
When: May 15
Students who plan to use Columbus City Schools Transportation Services next year and are NOT CURRENTLY riding a Columbus City School bus this year must fill out the Application for Pupil Transportation by following the link below. 
Please contact Mr. Jim Jones with questions. 

Spirit Day 
When: May 19; Early dismissal at 1pm. 
Please note: May 12 will be a normal school day as we moved Spirit Day to May 19 in order for all students to attend this fun day. 

Save the Date! 
Joey Castrodale Memorial Golf Outing
When: July 1
Where: Royal American Links Golf Club
Please view save the date flier for more information.


Art Day Trip to Cleveland

The Visual Arts department is offering an educational art trip to Cleveland on May 19th (Spirit Day). We will tour two museums: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Travel will be on a comfortable chartered coach and there will be time for lunch and some sightseeing in the cool neighborhood of Little Italy in Cleveland. 

Date: May 19 from 8:30am - 7:30pm
Cost: $60 per student due with registration form

Please see Ms Nye, Mrs Belt or Mrs Aumiller with questions and registration forms. Click here to view flyer with all the trip information and registration form.
Mother-Daughter Yoga Class

All those interested in joining us for a Mother-Daughter Yoga class on Tuesday, May 16 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, can sign up to attend this class for a $15 per person fee. Proceeds collected support the SFD Yoga Club. RSVP to Karen Scott at scott@desales.co. Payments can be made that afternoon. 
Dine Out for Crohn's & Colitis

Alumnus Tyler Moon (and brother of current SFD student Kyle) has been battling Crohn's disease since age 9. In an effort to help others who have this disease, the Moon family invites you to join them at Giammarco's in Westerville, and 10% of your order (dine-in or Carry-out) and ALL raffle proceeds will go to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. You can make a difference!

Where: Giammarco's
6030 Chandler CT, Westerville, OH
When: May 18 from 11am to 9pm

Lots of great raffle prizes including:
2 tickets to Cedar point
Autographed football from Archie Griffin
Bread for a Year from Panera
A Movie Basket
Basket from Hair Artists
......Just to name a few!

Can't make event but want raffle tickets? You don't need to be present to win. Visit dine4cc.wordpress.com for a list of prizes and email the Moon family for tickets at dine4cc@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for helping to end the fight Tyler battles with 1.6 million other Americans. All proceeds raised go directly to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation!
Lennon Loop

The Lennon Loop is a special 5K/10K race held each year in honor of our beloved teacher, coach, and friend, Mr. Bob Lennon, who was killed in a tragic accident September 15, 2013.  This race is a special way for us to come together as a community to celebrate Mr. Lennon's love of running.  Proceeds from this race help to fund a scholarship in his name.

The 2017 Lennon Loop will be on  July 23 ( Sunday). 

Please visit:  https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Westerville/LennonLoop5K10K for more details about the Lennon Loop and to register!
Summer Camps at SFD

We are excited to offer a wide variety of enriching summer programs at SFD! Let your inner artist take the stage, create with clay or SHINE in cooking and crafting activities. Have an inquisitive mind? Dive in to sports literature, experience a new culture or explore engineering and robotic technology. There are several sports camps to participate in as well.  Sign up for one of our sports camps, and learn from coaches and athletes who have been a part of Championship teams! 

Check out all of your options today by visiting www.sfdstallions.org/summercamps.

Daily Reflection 

Lord Jesus, You gave love beyond compare. Help me to give to others the hope You came to share. Amen.
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