April 30, 2024

Get ready to experience the DeSales Difference like never before—in just 16 days, it all begins! Click below to catch a sneak peek!

Stallions in the Spotlight

We are excited to announce that our school was awarded $16,000 for recycling equipment and $4,746 for our water bottle refilling stations from the Ohio EPA Grant for Recycling and Litter Prevention in Central Ohio. Our SFD Environmental Club was instrumental in helping our school receive this grant -- special shout out to our Environmental Club advisors Mrs. Huelskamp and Mr. Buechner!

Two of our journalism students, Ila Allen and Kate Myaard, were accepted onto the OSMA Board for the 2024-25 academic year. OSMA is the Ohio Scholastic Media Association, a group formed to be a voice for Ohio's student journalists and their advisers, and to support strong journalism at the high school level.

Last Thursday several alumni and parents came to SFD for a Career Fair during lunch periods. Thank you to all who came to share their career experiences and advice with our students! Check out more pictures from this event on our school's Facebook and Instagram pages.

Senior Sadie Bassitt has been selected to participate in the 2024 All-Ohio Youth State Fair Choir this summer. She will spend over two weeks with the choir learning and performing music throughout the event. She was also recently informed that she won the Laura J Steele and Terry Thesis scholarship. Congrats Sadie!

Dispatch's Student of the Week

Nominated this week for Dispatch's Student of the Week is senior Holden Osborne. Please take a moment to vote for him today!

Vote Here for Student of the Week

Voting is open until noon on Thursday.

A Note From the Dean's Office

As we return to our warm weather uniform, please ensure that the fit of your son or daughter's uniform meets policy as outlined below from the Family Handbook. If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance in purchasing items, please do not hesitate to contact us at Mrs. Heather Evans (evans@desales.co) or Mr. Trent Sheumaker (sheumaker@desales.co).

Warm Weather Uniform

The uniform consists of a purple polo shirt in both men and women’s sizes and khaki shorts or a skort for the ladies and khaki shorts for the men. The shorts and skorts must have the official St. Francis DeSales logo sewn on them, and they must be no shorter than mid-thigh. The official uniform may only be purchased through Educational Apparel. The men must wear a black or brown belt with the shorts. Athletic shoes may be worn with the warm weather uniform with white ankle length socks (no footies). However, no high-top sneakers of any kind may be worn. Skorts and shorts cannot be rolled up or cut to make them shorter than their original length/design.

In addition, with our dress down days now including shorts, we have seen many students wearing shorts that do not follow our dress down policy and we are asking for your help to make sure that your son/daughter is in compliance. Please review the Out of Uniform Policy from the Family Handbook (pages 51 and 52).

Photo of the Week

Students spent a day camouflaging butterflies in their "natural habitat" - their classroom!

Cheer Tryouts for the 2024-25 School Year

Students interested in becoming part of the St. Francis DeSales Cheerleading program are asked to fill out this form by Friday, May 3.

Cheerleading clinics will be held on May 6, 8 and 10th from 6:00-8:00pm in the SFDHS gymnasium.

A formal tryout will be held on Saturday, May 11th starting at 8:00am. Tryout material available here.

Attire: Clinics - gym clothes, school colors, flat tennis shoes, hair pulled back; Tryouts - gym clothes, all black, flat tennis shoes, hair pulled back/up with bow or ribbon.

For more information, please contact Coach Ray Pinkins at cheerleading@desales.co, or join the 24-25 SFD CHEER PROGRAM group on the BAND app.

Upcoming Events

Quarter 4 Mid-Term Week

When: April 29 - May 3

Spring Athletic Commitment Celebration

When: May 1 at 3:15pm

Where: SFD Gymnasium

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will be participating: Aidan Shepardson (Soccer, Lake Erie College), Avery Garlock (Football, Marian University), Bella Swallow (Track and Field, University of Akron), Bridget Womber (Basketball, University of Charleston), Cameron Gwinn (Football, University of Toledo), Cooper Simpson (Lacrosse, Cornell University), Grace Dziatkowicz (Soccer, Otterbein University), Holden Osborne (Baseball, Walsh University), Isabella Felter (Rowing, Ohio State), Jack Elgin (Football, Valparaiso University), Joe Couhig (Golf, Lewis University), Josh Wade (Lacrosse, John Carroll University), Katherine Dortmund (Track and Field, Ohio Wesleyan University), Kenyetietta Quinn (Track and Field, Marshall University), Luke Aaron (Soccer, Franciscan University of Steubenville), Neal Ritchie (Lacrosse, St. Vincent College), Raesean Betton (Football, University of Indianapolis).

Deadline to Order Graduation Banners through WestCamp

When: May 1

Click here to order.

Eucharistic Adoration

When: May 3

Parents: Sign up here to join us for Eucharistic Adoration.

AP Testing

When: May 6 - 17

SFD Art Show

When: May 10

Where: SFD Little Theater

Open to students during the school day and to families later that evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Spirit Day

When: May 17; early dismissal at 1pm

More details to come on all the fun activities taking place that day!

Class of 2028 Merit Scholarship Dinner

When: May 17 beginning at 6:30pm

Where: SFD Gymnasium

Evening of Distinction

When: May 18 beginning at 6pm

Where: SFD Gymnasium

Tickets for An Evening of Distinction, celebrating our 2024 Alumni Award Recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, are on sale now! Click here for tickets.

To view the 2023-2024 school calendar, visit www.sfdstallions.org/calendar.

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.

Spiritual Reflection

Dear God, our world longs for the peace that can only come from you. Help us to place our cares and our hearts in your hands. Your Son taught us to trust in you and the mystery of the cross. Help us when we are afraid to trust in you and your promise of new life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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