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Senior Phoebe Kraus had two pieces of art that were selected for The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Both of Phoebe's pieces were accepted into the regional level show, and were judged against winners of 15 regions across the state. The state show is open to all 1,112 high schools in Ohio and out of 6,000 pieces entered, only 1,000 were selected as regional winners. Her work will be up in the Regional Show from March 24 through May 14 at the at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington. Congrats Phoebe!
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Junior Alex Herrmann and Business Club advisor, Mr. Montenaro, attended the Student Lecture Series on March 10th that featured an interview by Mary Louise Kelly of NPR's “All Things Considered” with Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, US Army former National Security Advisor. |
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STATE CHAMPION! Congratulations to junior David McClelland who won a Wrestling State title in the 132 weight class. Our wrestling team had a fantastic season, finishing in 5th place at the OHSAA state tournament. Special congratulations to our other State placers: Max Shulaw - State Runner-up; Owen Eagan - 4th place; and Lincoln Shulaw - 7th place. |
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The Art Appreciation class recently went on a field trip to the Brave Wilderness offices to meet Coyote Peterson to learn about filming, and also stopped by the Wexner Center for the Arts to view some Contemporary Art. |
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Congratulations to senior Mickey Solazzo and junior Siena Marchio for receiving an Abruzzi Club annual scholarship. Mickey and Siena were recognized at the club banquet on March 19th held at Villa Milano. This scholarship goes to a child or grandchild of a member of the Abruzzi Club who attends a local Catholic high school. |
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Students who went on the NYC Art Spring Break Trip had a wonderful time! They visited Central Park, Radio City Music Hall (with an amazing backstage tour!), and checked out the many beautiful sculptures displayed throughout the city. |
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Congratulations to the students who received a SFD scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year (see listing here).
Did You Know? Our amazing faculty and staff contributes each year to our Faculty and Staff Giving Drive, which supports six Tradition of Excellence Faculty scholarships. Read more below about Time, Talent and Treasure: What that Really Means to Teachers at St. Francis DeSales High School.
We have all heard the phrase ‘time, talent and treasure’ countless times. Those who take up the vocation of teaching know they will be expected to share their time and talent with their students each day – but the teachers at St. Francis DeSales High School have embraced this phrase to its entirety. Beginning in 2011, the faculty and staff began contributing to an annual giving drive, and since that time have raised an astounding $148,293. In 2014, the Tradition of Excellence Faculty scholarship was established, providing a $1,000 scholarship to the recipients. In total, 46 students have received this scholarship. Other money raised during the Faculty and Staff annual giving drive helps fund additional scholarships at the school that have been named in honor of past faculty members, and supports a student aid lunch fund.
St. Francis DeSales High School alumni, parents, and students have always known how special the teachers are at this exceptional institution. Principal Dan Garrick said it perfectly in a note to the DeSales staff, “Our students are blessed to witness the beauty of Christ's love through your daily service. Thank you for demonstrating what it means to be a Servant Leader.”
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SFD Co-Curricular Night for Class of 2026
When: March 23; doors open at 6:30pm with the presentation beginning at 7pm
The evening will begin in the gymnasium.
Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors
When: March 23 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: St. Charles Preparatory School
Quarter 3 Ends
When: March 25
Senior Kairos Retreat
When: March 27 - March 30
Quarter 4 Begins
When: March 28
Grandparents Day Mass
When: April 1 at 9:45am; grandparents are asked to arrive by 9:20am
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Directly following Mass, we will recognize our recent State Champions, Brady McInerney and David McClelland.
Lenten Reconciliation
When: April 7
Spring Musical: The Addams Family
When: April 8, 9 and 10
The Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7pm; the Sunday show begins at 3pm.
Easter Break
When: April 14 - April 18
Save the Date: College Success Summit for Seniors
When: April 30 from 10am to Noon
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Morning Drop Off Reminder
Students are not to be dropped off at the front drive in the morning; this is for buses only. Even when running late, students should be dropped off on the south side of the building.
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Prom and After Prom
Parents: Please take a moment to review the letter and permission slip included today; both documents contain important information pertaining to the Prom and After Prom. This year's Prom 'Midnight in Paris' will be held Saturday, May 14th at Villa Milano Banquet Facility from 6pm to 11pm. After Prom will be held at the Westerville Recreation Center from 11:30pm to 1:30am. Tickets for this year's event will be $85 per person. This price includes dinner, dancing and the After Prom.
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SFD Professions Night
St. Francis DeSales High School will be highlighting careers in the engineering field at the next SFD Professions Night on Thursday, April 21 at 7pm. If you would like to be on our panel, please contact Sarah Evans at sevans@desales.co. This event is for current and future SFD students to learn more about the various opportunities within the engineering field. |
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Show your Stallion Pride!
The Spring Stallion Store is now available for all your exclusive Stallion gear! Purchases will be shipped to your home or gift destination in mid-May. Great gifts for the St. Francis DeSales Class of 2026 or any member of Stallion Nation! Thank you to 2Horse Apparel for supporting SFD and making this site possible. Orders will be taken until April 13 at midnight. Click here to access the Stallion Store. |
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Senior Scholarships Available
Tim Woodward Memorial Scholarship
A $7,000 scholarship is available to a current senior planning to attend The Ohio State University. The applicant must be active in community service or school, be self motivated, have compassion for others, maintain a 3.0 GPA and display financial need. Deadline to submit application is Friday, April 8, 2022. Application Link
Leroy Greffin Scholarship
This $800 scholarship is awarded to a current 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. Deadline to submit application is Friday, April 8, 2022. Application Link
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Rewards Programs
There are many rewards programs that DeSales families can sign up to participate in, which directly supports the school. Visit www.sfdstallions.org/rewards-programs to learn more about these programs, including rewards with Amazon, Kroger and Giant Eagle.
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Service Hours
Ms. Lori Moore, a DeSales alumna, owns Moore Aquatic Abilities, an adaptive aquatics business for children on the autism spectrum. She is looking for SFD students who would be able to work directly with her and her clients for service hours. She offers one on one private lessons to children with ASD, and currently has quite a waiting list. Please contact Ms. Moore directly at 614-588-2086, and mention that the Autism Awareness Club at DeSales forwarded this opportunity.
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Attention SFD Parent Alumni
St. Francis DeSales High School is excited to announce our new Alumni networking platform, Stallions Connect! Stallions Connect is for you, our Alumni and will feature exclusive content like Class Notes, Alumni and Business Directories, Class Yearbooks, “Flashback Friday Features” and much, much more. Users will also be able to stay up to date on current news and events at SFD or DHS, depending on your decade. Signing up for Stallions Connect is super easy and takes just a moment. From there on, the possibilities are endless! Reconnect with classmates, plan reunions, get updates on old friends, your first sign in is all you need. Our alumni have over sixty years of terrific history to celebrate and share. Share yours today on Stallions Connect! |
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Nurse's Notes
JUNIOR PARENTS:
*All junior students are required to submit verification of a second dose of the MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine prior to the start of their senior year. It is a requirement for all incoming seniors in Ohio.
Families can email the verification information to school nurse Kelli Fitzpatrick at fitzpatrick@desales.co, have the pediatrician fax a copy to the school at (614) 265- 3375, or bring in a hard copy. |
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PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS HOME IF THEY ARE ILL
List of symptoms students will be sent home for:
- Fever > 100F
- New or worsened cough
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Headache
- Body aches
- New or worsened fatigue
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met (subject to change):
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Isolate 5 DAYS from the start of symptoms or a positive test (whichever came first). Can return on DAY 6 if symptom free or symptoms are improved.
MUST wear a mask at all times for DAYS 6-10.
*If you are participating in school sports (including conditioning/lifting) you MUST be cleared by a physician before returning to sports. Return to Play form found here. |
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Alternative Diagnosis (must be a signed doctor’s note) |
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24+ hours and fever free (without the use of medication) and improved symptoms. |
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Exposure to COVID-19 OUTSIDE of school (family member, work, etc.) |
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May attend school if symptom free and must wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status).
*Please continue to monitor for symptoms for a full 14 days.
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Exposure to COVID-19 IN the classroom setting, bus, and organized school sports |
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Mask to Stay:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in school can continue to attend school (masked).
Test to Play:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in sports can continue to participate if they test negative on initial notification of the exposure.
*Testing is also recommended 5 days post exposure.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:
Vaccination Card Upload
Please reach out to our School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN, LSN with any questions or concerns.
Phone: (614) 267-7808 Ext. 435
School Fax: (614) 265-3375
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Lord God, in your great mercy you sent your Son to pour out himself for our sins. By his blood, he paid the price that we are unable to pay. May we always give thanks for so great a gift of love and may we in turn show your love and mercy to our neighbors. Give us the gift of your healing forgiveness to soften our hearts to be able to love as you do. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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