Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to the winners of our Valentine's Day AI contest: senior Joe Couhig (1st place), Mrs. Lauderback (1st place - faculty/staff), and freshman Evelyn Bishop (2nd place). The competition was open to all students and staff, challenging them to create an image related to Valentine's Day using Craiyon.com, a free AI image generator.

The donations from the Animal Lovers/Future Vets Club recent Pet Drive went to Canine Collective. David Mullins and David Taylor, along with Midnight and Giles from Canine Collective, were at school to collect the items. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

SFD students Jacob and Isaac Reash served at the Columbus Catholic Women's Conference this past weekend. Jacob and Isaac are pictured with Conference Committee Chair and SFD teacher Colleen Mascarin.

Winter Sports in Tournament Action

Good luck to the following teams and individuals in tournament action! You can also check out www.stallionpride.com/announcements/2023-24-winter-postseason-information for all postseason information.

Gymnastics: Districts this Saturday at Kilbourne at 9:00am

Swimming: Sophomore Luke DeFrancisco qualified for the State meet in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke; the State meet will be this Thursday, with finals on Friday at 5:00pm

Girls Wrestling: Sectionals on Sunday at Licking Valley at 10:00am

Boys Wrestling: Sectionals on Saturday at Licking Valley at 9:00am

Boy Bowling: Sectionals this Thursday at HP Lanes at 10:00am

Girls Bowling: Sectionals this Saturday at HP Lanes at 10:00am

Girls Basketball - Sectional final this Saturday at home vs. Teays Valley/Orange winner at 1:00pm

Boys Basketball - Sectional semifinal next Tuesday vs. Davidson at 7:00pm

Competition Cheer - Both competition cheer teams qualified for States, which will be held at Big Walnut on Saturday, March 2.

Class of 2024 -- Yearbook Announcement

Current seniors, please email a copy of one of your favorite baby pictures to yearbook@desales.co, if you would like one to be included in the yearbook. Deadline to submit: March 1st.

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.

Stallion WishBook opens next Monday -- Join us February 26 - March 8!

Goal: $150,000 to support our co-curricular programs

African Americans in the Arts

We are excited to welcome home alumna Noni Banks '93, who will be the keynote speaker at our Black History Month assembly this Friday.

Noni is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, social media/marketing coach, content creator, and sought-after speaker and trainer. As the CEO/President of The Diva Movement, she provides invaluable business coaching, development training, and support to female entrepreneurs. With a background as a serial entrepreneur who also worked a full-time job, Noni understands the unique challenges faced by women in business and has successfully created a diverse and supportive community of women entrepreneurs.

The theme for the assembly is "African Americans in the Arts." Noni will speak about Black History Month's significance, her DeSales experience, and her artistic influences.

Attention Parents and Class of 2026 Class Ring Information

Our official St. Francis DeSales class ring order day is next Wednesday, February 28th during lunches in the cafeteria lobby. Our Jostens rep, Mike Dillon, will be here during lunches to collect orders, professionally size your finger, display class rings and answer any questions you. If you have NOT received your class ring packet in the mail, all documents included in the mailing are available for viewing per the detailed links below.

Class ring welcome letter and order instructions

Most frequently asked parent questions

FRONT class ring order form

BACK class ring order form with pricing and order promotion details

Custom design opportunities  

If you have any questions or need help, please email or call our local rep at

Mike.dillon@jostens.com or 614-440-2594.

40 Days of Adoration

Please visit www.columbuscatholic.org/40Days for the schedule for the 40 Days of Adoration organized by the Diocese of Columbus.

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.

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 labeled as St. Francis de Sales High School Columbus, OH. Vote Here.

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.