Relic of the Holy Cross

We are blessed with the opportunity to have a relic of the Holy Cross come to our school this Thursday, March 21. During all lunch periods students, staff and parents are invited to stop by the Little Theater for a brief presentation and viewing of this Holy relic. The presentations will begin 15 minutes into each lunch period (Approx. times: 4th - 10:36am; 5th - 11:24am; 6th - 12:12pm). Parents: Please enter the school via the main entrance (West side of the school building) and present your Driver's License at the Welcome Kiosk to receive a Visitor's Badge.

Thank You!

This year we raised a record setting $180,000 in support of our SFD co-currciular programs! Your generosity allows your favorite Stallion programs to purchase exactly what they need to continue to be successful. Check out the final Leaderboard to see if your favorite SFD program finished in the top ten. Congratulations to the Football and Boys Volleyball programs for winning the pizza party! 

Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to seniors Taylor Dreska, Audra Pina, Ade Stonis, and Gab Offei who had artwork accepted into the Regional Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibit. The exhibition is at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington from March 21 until April 27.

Before heading on Spring Break, we celebrated our 7th annual World Cultures Assembly. The beautiful dances and student performances showcased the richness and diversity that unites our school community. We encourage you to visit our social media pages for more pictures from this wonderful event, including a special visit from SFD alumnus and Minnesota Viking linebacker, Brian Asamoah '18.

Students from Mrs. Aumiller's Senior Art Seminar class and Painting classes spent an afternoon going to see an exhibit at the Wexner Center, followed by a tour of the Columbus Cultural Center. 

Members of the Stallions boys lacrosse team volunteered recently at Heinzerling Community, which provides a loving and nurturing environment for the development and education of individuals with profound developmental disabilities.

Wrestling State Tournament Wrap-up

Congratulations to our boys wrestling team for finishing 3rd in the State and congratulations to the following State placers:

Aidan Rush - 7th place

Zack Lopez - 5th place

Andrew Barford - 3rd place

Lincoln Shulaw - 2nd place

Max Shulaw - State Champion! Back to Back!

Our Girls Tennis Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Girls Tennis Coach. Please send your resume and cover letter to Head Coach, Arturo Sanabria at girlstennis@desales.co. 

Advocacy Day for Catholic Education at the Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Catholic Conference’s Advocacy Day is April 9th. It runs from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm at the Statehouse. The Conference's goal is to have a  group of parents on hand that day to discuss Catholic education with legislators, highlighting its impact on students and families.  

You can contact Alison Metzger at the Diocesan office via email if you are able to attend or have questions. Her email address is ametzger@columbuscatholic.org. Thank you for considering lending your voice to support Catholic Education with our state government.

Scholarship Applications for Seniors

Deadline: March 31

The Tim Woodward Memorial Scholarship

This $7,000 scholarship is funded by the family and friends of Timothy A. Woodward, a young man who was a member of the St. Francis DeSales class of 1984. He was especially proud of graduating from St. Francis DeSales and The Ohio State University. The recipient must be a graduating senior planning to attend The Ohio State University, be active in community service or school, be self motivated, have compassion for others, maintain a 3.0 GPA and display financial need. Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Tim Woodward Memorial Scholarship Application

The Leroy Greffin Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of world and/or US history, political science and/or archeology. Special consideration will be given to students with an interest in teaching or those that have a passion for mentoring and/or tutoring. This award was established in honor of Leroy Greffin, who served as a teacher at Brookfield High School in Brookfield, Illinois for over thirty years. He was well known for his innovative teaching style, accuracy for historic details and outstanding debate skills. He served as a mentor to students, families and fellow educators. Due to Mr. Greffin’s strong Catholic faith and his personal mission that parallels St. Francis DeSales High School, his sister Dorothy Dellamaria, son Lee Greffin Jr., and niece Linda Saunders established this scholarship in his name. Deadline: March 31, 2024.

The Leroy Greffin Scholarship Application

Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Program Director and Instructor

Saint Francis DeSales High School is seeking to fill a full time position for a Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Program Director and Instructor.

Preferred candidates for this position should either be a licensed educator or have had previous teaching experience. Not only will this individual be responsible for teaching courses in the area of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, but they will oversee the start of this new program that involves preparing students with the operational knowledge in applying procedures and techniques used in athletic training as well as in the care of athletic injuries and therapeutic exercise. This individual will plan, organize, and implement hands-on instruction aligned with state and Diocesan standards.

Salary is predicated according to the Central Ohio Association of Catholic Educators Payment Scale while Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available along with a 403 b Matching Program. All interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Vice Principal of Academics, Mr. Jim Jones at jones@desales.co. Please visit our school website at sfdstallions.org for more information regarding our academic as well as co-curricular programs. 

Extra Kitchen Utensils?

The DeSales Culinary Club is in need of your support! If you have any gently used kitchen utensils (large serving spoons, whisks, spatulas, tongs, mixing bowls) or aprons, please send them our way! You can send in your items with your child and deliver them to Mrs. King.

Prom and After Prom 2024

Prom tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets online go to the link below. To purchase tickets in person see Mrs. Mascarin before or after school in room 209. 

All students must have prom permission slips submitted, and if bringing a guest from another school the appropriate permission slip is signed by the guest's school administration.

Please visit our Prom/After Prom webpage at https://www.sfdstallions.org/stallion-spotlight/2024-prom for tickets and imporant forms.

Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors: April 10

Attention Class of 2025 Students and Families! Save the date for this amazing opportunity to hear presentations from college admissions professionals on a variety of topics including college cost, college athletics, selective admissions, the college application, and more. RSVP Here!

Scholarships to Colleges and Universities

Seniors: please remember to turn in a copy of ALL college scholarship award letters from colleges you have applied to, even if you do not plan to attend the institution. We will share the result of your hard work by noting your accomplishments in our Graduation Program. We will list the college and the scholarship name; the dollar amounts will not be included in the program. Bring a copy (or we can make a copy) to your Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Hoyer in the Student Services Center by May 6, 2024.

Dispatch's Student of the Week

Participating high school principals, teachers and guidance counselors nominate students each week who have shown outstanding academic and school achievement, and/or community service.

Voting is open until noon on Thursday.

Nurse's Notes

We have seen an increase in illness over the past few weeks, including Influenza A. Please keep your student/s home if they have a fever of 100.4F or higher or are visibly ill with a continuous cough or other severe symptoms to prevent spread of illness. Here is an Influenza Fact Sheet you can review at your convenience. 

2023-2024 Sick Policy 

Sick children often expose other students and school staff members to illnesses and germs. These illnesses are disruptive to the educational process and to other children and their families. Students who are ill should be kept home to help control the spread of germs. Please follow the guidelines linked here to help keep our school safe and healthy.