Stallions in the Spotlight

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.

Summer 2025 Trip

to Germany Poland Czech Republic Hungary

The group will visit Berlin, Dresden, Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Prague, and Budapest.

Contact Mr Ulry for questions ulry@desales.co for more information. The tour is filling up!

Future Entrepreneurs at it again in partnership with

2 Horse Apparel!

The Semester Two Entrepreneurship class has a new online ‘Stallion Store’ with new items! 

These store items are all ideas from the students within our class. One of our products coming to the store that we would like to highlight is a t-shirt with a customizable last/first name on the back and sport/activity on the front! This would be perfect for any parents -- especially the parents of spring athletes now in season! 

The store will close on April 11th. These could be perfect graduation gifts, birthday gifts, or just an end of the year memento! Items can be picked up at school by students, or delivered to your home. The items will be delivered in mid-May. 

Portions of the proceeds will go to charities such as the Brian Muha Foundation, canned food drive and a scholarship fund for aspiring student entrepreneurs!

After Prom Gift Cards

Mothers Club runs a prize board throughout the After Prom with really nice raffle prizes for those in attendance to have a chance to win. In addition to the items we’ve already purchased, we also ask the parent community to donate gift cards to add to the raffle, allowing more students an opportunity to win. These can be any amount to any retailer so think like a junior or senior in high school, and what you’d want to win. If you’re able to donate, please send in an envelope marked “After Prom – Attn: Mothers Club” to the school office anytime between now and April 9th. Thank you in advance!

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. 

Alcohol Awareness Month

With April being Alcohol Awareness Month, we invite you to view the attached article about different ways to talk with your teen about the affects of alcohol and ways to open the door to early conversations with them! 

https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-alcohol-drinking

AP Exam Fee Information

Advanced Placement (AP) exams will begin the week of May 6th. All AP students should have received a letter indicating the AP exams they are registered for as well as their total fee owed. The CollegeBoard charges a fee of $98 per exam. Students are asked to submit their payment via cash or check (payable to St. Francis DeSales) to Mrs. Hoyer in the Student Services Center no later than April 15th. If your student did not receive a letter regarding fees, please reach out to the AP Coordinator, Katie Shelton at shelton@desales.co.

Share Your Career on April 25th

St. Francis DeSales will host a career fair for all students during the school day of Thursday, April 25th from 10am-1pm. Alumni and parents are invited to share their experience and expertise in their respective professions with St. Francis DeSales students. 

Our community is blessed to have many successful leaders in our Stallion family. This in-person event allows our students to make connections with members of the community as they begin to prepare for a future beyond SFD.  

If you would like to be a part of the 2024 career fair, please fill out the Google Form below. Director of Alumni, Events and Family Engagement, Sarah Evans-Jacobs, will follow up with more information.

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.