Stallions in the Spotlight

Junior Faith See was accepted to attend the Harvard Pre-College Program taking place this summer. Much of her experience this summer will resemble that of a Harvard College student. Congrats Faith!

The St. Vincent DePaul Club has been meeting after school for the past month to make 31 tie blankets for the St. Matthew community to pass along to different organizations.

Congratulations to our team of students who competed in the JustWrite Ohio competition this past weekend; they earned a 3rd place team award for Division II. Individual winners included: Rebecca Gebhart (Division II - top 3 and Division I - 8th), Ila Allen (Division II - 14th), and Ben Dougherty (Division I - 7th).

The SFD Chinese Club and Chinese classes made some festive decorations in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year -- Year of the Dragon, which began last week.

Congratulations to the following students for their successful performances at the Ohio Music Education Association Solo and Ensemble event held last Saturday: Nicholas Ezyk and Cameron Moore received superior ratings for their saxophone solos, and Sarah Seidu and Maria Kistler received excellent ratings for their flute solos!

Five SFD senior artists won awards in the Regional Scholastics Art Competition. Awards given in this competition are Gold Keys, Silver Keys and Honorable Mentions. Gold and Silver Key winners will have their work on display at The Columbus College of Art Design through March 7th, and Gold Key winners will go on to compete nationally. Congratulations to Taylor Dreska (Gold Key and Honorable Mention), Lydia Ratinaud (Gold Key and Honorable Mention), Ade Stonis (Silver Key), Gab Offei - not pictured (Honorable Mention), and Catie Miller (Honorable Mention).

Spring ACT Prep Course - Deadline to Register: February 21st

To help prepare for the National Test given on April 13th and other tests offered throughout the year

We are offering an ACT prep course to juniors, sophomores, and freshmen (in Geometry or higher) to help them prepare for the upcoming spring tests. Please print and fill out the registration form (see the link below) and return the form with the payment ($175) by February 21st to Mrs. Garrick in room 114. Class size is limited to 30 students.

The Diagnostic test will be given on Saturday, February 24th here at St. Francis DeSales from 7:45am to noon. Please contact Mrs. Garrick with any questions: garrickj@desales.co.

Grandparents Day Address Request

Students with Last Names M - Z

Our Grandparents Day Mass for students with last names M through Z, and their grandparents, will be held on Friday, April 12 beginning at 12:00pm in the school's gymnasium. A reception in the cafeteria will follow Mass. The reception will conclude by 2:15pm.

Please take a moment to submit your student's grandparent's mailing address and/or email address. Click here to submit address. Submit address by Friday, March 1. We will send invitations to your grandparents IF you provide us with their mailing address and/or email address.

Help Us Win Tiny Saints

Our school has been nominated to receive free Tiny Saints charms of our patron saint for all the students and free custom t-shirts for all the staff! Please take a moment to vote and try to help us win! Voting closes the evening of February 22nd. Must be 18 years old to vote. *Please note: our school is currently labeled as St. Francis de Sales High School Columbus, OH. A request has been made to change it to St. Francis DeSales High School, but if it hasn't been changed when you vote, please look for the "de Sales" High School in Columbus. Vote Here.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Mother Son Dance! All dance attendees should have received an email from the Mother’s Club on Monday (2/12) that contained links to view/download the 360° video booth files and over 350 professional photos. Please check your spam folder if you cannot locate this email in your inbox. Contact mothersclub@desales.co with questions. 

Animal Lovers/Future Vets Club -- Pet Drive Ends Soon!

Two more days to donate to the Animal Lovers/Future Vets Club 's PET DRIVE for Canine Collective (a no kill shelter) and the Franklin County Dog Shelter. There are labeled boxes to collect supplies in both lobbies. They are in need of treats and large bags of dry dog food as well as canned dog food, peanut butter, large towels, blankets of any size, dog beds, leashes, grooming tools, pet carriers, durable toys like Kongs and Nylabones, and any pet medications that are no longer needed. You are also able to donate directly to Canine Collective with Venmo by scanning the assigned QR code, or order from Amazon (and it will be sent directly to Canine Collective) with their QR code. Thank you for your support!

QR code to donate to Canine Collective directly by ordering from Amazon

QR code to donate to Canine Collective directly using Venmo

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

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.