Today we officially kicked off ALL in for SFD: The DeSales Difference! Check out our social media pages to see how students are thriving in an environment that encourages them to explore their faith and serve others, take challenging academic courses that inspire them to pursue their passions, and participate in opportunities outside the classroom that allow them to develop their talents and interests. This holistic approach to education is what truly sets us apart—it's the DeSales Difference.

Hear what the DeSales Difference means to our students!

Join in the excitement and friendly competition between all four grade levels in this year's ALL in for SFD Parent Challenge! Click here to see some of the fun incentives as well as what class is currently topping the leaderboard.

Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to the SFD student writers who participated at the JustWrite State of Ohio writing competition! Special shout out to sophomore Rebecca Gebhart who placed 5th out of 130 Division I writers, and to senior Anmarie Trolli who is a 4-year State Award winner, qualifying for the state tournament every year, freshman through senior year.

Members of the SFD Chinese Club recently submitted a video for the 2024 Sing With Me National Chinese Music Video Competition, and earned second place! This competition is organized by North American Culture and Education Academy Inc (NACEA) and co-organized by New American International Culture Corp (NAIC). Great job to Aireana Marteney, who sang on the video, Mallory Wolfe, the video editor, Sophia Warner who helped with the animation, and Evie Brown who helped gather information. Watch their award winning video in today's DeTales.

Their song is titled "Those flowers." The flowers represent our alumni.

Congratulations to Paa-Awuah Forjoe who won a Gold medal in the 2024 Ohio Chinese Essay Contest. The contest is organized by the Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese.

A job well done to the following 2024 SFD Art Show Award winners: Principal’s Choice Award: Ade Stonis; Best of Show piece: Taylor Dreska (pictured); Outstanding Senior Portfolio: Ade Stonis; Ceramics: 1st - Audra Pina, 2nd - Chloe Conway - 3rd - Charles Rizek, Honorable mentions - Evie Brown, Kenyetietta Quinn, and Areonna Keller; Sculpture: 1st - Nick Gillan, 2nd - Luke Aaron, 3rd - Brynn Cyre, Honorable mentions - Kenyetietta Quinn and Jeremy Franco-Serrano; Jewelry - 1st - Cailin Mascarin, 2nd - Adam Hatcher, 3rd - Mary McAllister, Honorable mentions - Maria Jenkins and Evan Kopala; Photography - 1st - Hayden Sauvie, 2nd - Dotun Olubowale, 3rd - Eddie Vitu, Honorable mentions - Kate Myaard and Maria Coronati; Graphic Design: 1st - Chloe Ray, 2nd - Ellery Monnin, 3rd - Alexander Vura, Honorable mentions - Maria Thomas, Eva Godbout and Andre Nori; Art One: 1st - Carly Graham, 2nd - Rachel Massman, 3rd - Henry Ballard, Honorable mentions - Emma Hahn and Ava Gilmartin, Drawing - 1st - Taylor Dreska, 2nd - Ade Stonis, 3rd - Gab Offei, Honorable mentions - Lydia Ratinaud, Joe Couhig and Courtney Johnson; Painting - 1st - Sophia Warner, 2nd - Matthew Bogue, 3rd - Caleb Teets, Honorable mentions - Audrey Lackey and Emma Hahn.

Columbus Dispatch Lacrosse Player of the Year

Sophomore Cami Heald has been nominated as Central Ohio Lacrosse Player of the Year by the Columbus Dispatch. Click here to vote for Cami! Voting closes at 4pm on Friday.

Spring Sports in Postseason Play

Good luck to our track and field teams at Districts tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday at Westerville North.

Congratulations to our baseball team on their sectional semifinal win over Worthington Kilbourne last night. Good luck tomorrow at Big Walnut in a sectional final beginning at 5:00pm.

Good luck to our boys volleyball team tonight at Bishop Watterson in a Division II Regional Semifinal beginning at 6:00pm. 

Congratulations to our boys tennis team on a great season! Good luck to Gabriel Arbona and Brandon Heil tomorrow in the Division I District Tournament at Upper Arlington beginning at 9:00am.

Good luck to our boys lacrosse team on Friday at home against Lima Senior in a Division II Regional Second Round Game at 7:00pm.

Good luck to our girls lacrosse team Monday at home against the winner of Lima Senior/Chillicothe in a Division II Regional Second Round Game at 7:00pm.

Congratulations to our softball team on a great season!

Tournament tickets may be purchased online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. You can also check out www.stallionpride.com/announcements/2024-spring-sports-postseason-information for all postseason information.

Spirit Day This Friday!

The day will begin with a recognition ceremony for our State Championship Cheer Team and our State Champion Wrestler, Max Shulaw. A Talent Show, Family Homeroom and all other activities will begin after the ceremony. See below for details of the day!

Lunch

The SFD Mothers Club is selling lunch during Spirit Day. Lunch is $5 and includes a slice of cheese pizza from Jets, a bag of chips and bottled water. It is cash only. Please note that there will not be regular cafeteria service on Friday.

Dress Down Day!

Please adhere to our dress down day guideline in the Family Handbook.

2024-25 Tuition Agreement Available Now

Tuition rates and invoices for the 2024-25 school year are now available. In your MySFD Account, you will find a personalized tuition and fee agreement, including applicable discounts and/or scholarships. 

Please log into your MySFD Account at stfrancisdesaleshs.myschoolapp.com, carefully review your 2024-25 tuition agreement, and submit your contract by June 1, 2024.

All tuition payments, regardless of payment method and schedule, are managed through Blackbaud Tuition Management. Submission of your contract will automatically link your family's account to the Blackbaud Tuition Management program.

Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Distribution

Seniors will be able to pick up their graduation cap and gown on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21 during lunch periods on the cafeteria stage.

Microsoft Office Course

Next school year we will offer a Microsoft Office Course. If a student is interested in taking this course they must fill out this form, which will notify their counselor.

Join Our Team

Visit https://www.sfdstallions.org/job-postings to view the current positions we are hiring for at SFD!

Busing for Students Residing in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District

If your student is requesting busing for the 2024-25 school year, and resides in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School district, please fill out the following form by May 31, 2024.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOa5jbg7RPldmwXw5HA9HzJKe5GFyOyierPZcUzY2SOK8Gpg/viewform

SFD Summer Gym

This summer, St. Francis DeSales High School is offering a Summer Physical Education course. The summer course will meet one of two physical education requirements for the State of Ohio graduation requirements (.25 credit) and is open to incoming freshmen as well as current students.

Dates: June 17 - June 28 (10 days)

Participants must be in attendance all ten days.

Times: 8am - 12pm

Cost: $385

An OHSAA pre-participation physical must be submitted to St. Francis DeSales High School prior to participation.

Registration for Summer Physical Education is due by June 1, 2024.

SFD Summer Camps

Summer camps are offered at St. Francis DeSales High School during June and July. Families can choose from a broad menu of programs that include a variety of sports, academic enrichment, and faith based activities specifically for kids to explore their passions! Visit www.sfdstallions.org/summercamps to sign up today!

Congratulatory Ads for the Class of 2024 in The Catholic Times

Families are invited to place a congratulatory ad in a special Graduation section published in The Catholic Times on June 2, 2024. The cost is $25 for a text-only ad and $30 with a picture. Click here to purchase an ad.

Nurse's Notes

ATTENTION CURRENT JUNIOR STUDENTS/PARENTS!

*All junior students are required to submit verification of a second dose (given on or after their 16th birthday) of the Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine prior to the start of their senior year. It is a requirement in Ohio for all incoming seniors. Families can email the updated immunization record to the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN, LSN, at fitzpatrick@desales.co or bring in a hard copy to school. 

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.