Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to junior Dominic Marchese on being the winner of week 3 of the Stock Market Challenge. He grew his portfolio by 68.5% for the week, netting a profit of 68.5K.

The Calculus classes recently studied box design and optimization, and with these new skills they created wonderful Valentines for the after school and day care programs at St. Stephen's Community House. The students built the Valentine boxes, decorated them and filled them with candy, and little treats and trinkets. Senior Austin Rush used the opportunity in his CADD Independent Study class to print 3D toys for each box! 76 boxes were delivered last Friday to St. Stephens Community House for their Valentine's Day parties this week. 

Winter Sports in Postseason Play

Congratulations to our Wrestling team for winning the 2023 Central Catholic League Championship.

Good luck to the Girls Basketball team who will play in the Sectional Semifinals tomorrow at Home at 7pm vs. Westerville North. If they advance, they will play on Saturday at Home at 7pm vs. Bishop Watterson.

Good luck to the following swimmers who will complete at the District meet this week: Jacob Bennett - 100 Fly; Luke DeFrancisco - 200 IM, 500 Free; Wyatt Hanley - 100 Fly, 100 Back; Reece Hanley - 200 IM, 100 Back; Jack Lofthouse - 200 Free, 100 Breast; Cody McKinney - 100 Back; Boys 200 Medley Relay; Boys 200 Free Relay; Boys 400 Free Relay; Lydia Letzetler - 200 Free, 100 Fly; Sarah Neighbor - 500 Free, 100 Breast; Kaitlyn Schaefer - 200 IM; Girls 200 Medley Relay; and Girls 200 Free Relay. The boys will swim this Thursday at 2:30pm at OSU's McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, and the girls will swim on Saturday at 2:30pm at OSU's McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

Good luck to our Ice Hockey team in the Columbus Regionals (Second Round) at Chiller North this Sunday at 6pm. They will play the winner of Beavercreek and Gahanna Lincoln.

Please visit https://www.stallionpride.com/announcements/2022-23-winter-postseason-information for all tournament information.

Stallion WishBook Coming Soon



We look forward to giving our families the opportunity to support our co-curricular programs through the Stallion WishBook. The Stallion WishBook is an online, interactive way for you to get behind the programs you value, helping fund exactly what each program needs most. In 2022, we raised over $146,000, which directly benefited our co-curricular programs. Save the dates: Wednesday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 14.

Two Grandparent Days This Spring

This spring we will celebrate two Grandparents Day Masses, as well as a brief reception following each Mass. Below are the dates, designated by classes, of these special days.

• Friday, March 31 at 12:15pm: Juniors and freshmen will invite their grandparents to join us for our All-School Mass. A reception will take place directly following Mass.
• Thursday, May 18 at 12:15pm: Seniors and sophomores will invite their grandparents to join us for our Closing All-School Mass. A reception will take place directly following Mass.

Please note: if siblings are assigned to different days, they can choose the date that works best for their family. A 'guest count' will be taken in Homeroom the week of each event.

Attention: Class of 2024 and Class of 2026

Grandparents Day - Address Request

Our Grandparents Day Mass for juniors and freshmen, and their grandparents, will be held on Friday, March 31 beginning at 12:15pm in the school's gymnasium. A brief 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 Wednesday, February 22. Invitations will be mailed on Friday, February 24. We will send invitations to your grandparents IF you provide us with their mailing address and/or email address.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Via Zoom

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 2nd from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. Out of courtesy to all families, we are asking that you only sign-up for one slot per teacher and conferences will be limited to five minutes in length. Should you have any difficulty with the process of signing up, please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones at jones@desales.co or 614-267-7808 x.409. Thank you!

Diocesan Tuition Assistance Application

Deadline: March 15, 2023

Donors across the Diocese of Columbus have been generous in contributing to tuition assistance funds. These funds are dispersed each year to families in need, taking into account the amount of available funds, the number of families applying for aid and the individual need of those families.

Any family with a child(ren) attending a Catholic elementary and/or a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Columbus may apply for diocesan tuition assistance through FACTS. Applications for assistance must be submitted every year.

Families interested in applying must apply online through FACTS using the following link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3WR52 

The application deadline is March 15. A complete on-line application, including application fee, forms and submission of supporting documentation must be turned in before this date. The application will NOT be processed without supporting documents and late documents are not accepted.

SOS Training for Sophomores

St. Francis DeSales, in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is providing a training for the sophomores called Signs of Suicide. The Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program (SOS) is a school-based suicide prevention program supported by SAMHSA. The goal of the curriculum is to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior by expanding the safety net for students experiencing mental and emotional distress.

Sophomore parents received a direct communication in the mail with information about this program. Parents are also welcome to contact SFD's Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sharon Murphy or their student’s school counselor with any questions.

All parents are invited to participate in the parent trainings that are offered by NCH via a virtual format. Please click here for the schedule and the zoom links. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Wednesday, March 15, 2023 are the next dates for this opportunity. 

We are grateful to be able to offer this nationally recognized and evidence-based program to our students.  

If you or someone you know is in immediate need of assistance please text or call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Class Ring Information for Sophomores

On Thursday, February 16, our Jostens representative, Mike Dillon, will be at the school during lunches to collect orders and double check ring sizes, and deliver the bonus 2025 companion ring with completed orders.

• Order form:  Click here to view the front side PDF version of the order form.  Click here to view the backside PDF version of the order form.
• Custom designs to add to the side of your ring:  Click here to view the PDF version of the DAS flyer.

If you have any questions, please call/text our Jostens rep Mike Dillon at (614) 440–2594 or email at mike.dillon@jostens.com.

Caps and Gowns for Seniors

Reminder to seniors who have NOT ordered their Graduation cap, gown and tassel, please do so ASAP. They are free of charge BUT you must place the order via this link. If you would like to order graduation announcements or additional graduation keepsakes, check out the graduation packages available here, or build your own.

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 14, 2023. Application Link

Leroy Greffin Scholarship

This $500 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 14, 2023. Application Link

For more scholarship opportunities, seniors are encouraged to review: Scholarship Listing for Seniors.

Spring Sports Activity Registration

We are excited about the upcoming spring season and look forward to working with your students. Prior to the first day of tryouts/practice, every student athlete must complete the Spring Activity Registration. This simple online form conveniently streamlines all necessary paperwork to ensure your student's safety and a successful season. The deadline to complete the registration is:

• Baseball - February 20th
• Boys Lacrosse - February 20th
• Girls Lacrosse - February 20th
• Softball - February 20th
• Track and Field - February 20th
• Boys Volleyball - February 20th
• Boys Tennis - March 6th

The Spring Activity Registration is located in your PowerSchool Parent Portal under the "Forms" tab. To log in, visit the SFD Website or go to desales.powerschool.com. This must be completed through a web browser, the PowerSchool Mobile App will not work. If you have forgotten your username or password, the Enrollment Office or Athletic Office can assist you with recovery.

Physicals must be uploaded OR turned into the main office prior to the first day of practice or tryouts. If you have any questions, you may contact the Enrollment Office at admissions@desales.co or the Athletic Office at sports@desales.co.  

Parent Volunteers Needed for Classrooms Monitors

We are reaching out with a request for parent volunteers to serve as classroom monitors for several of our classroom teachers who will be going on various retreats with our students on March 7th, 8th, and 9th. If you are able to help on any of these dates for a partial or full day, please utilize this sign-up tool to indicate your willingness to assist. Furthermore, please reach out to Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones, with any questions. We truly appreciate your consideration of this important volunteer activity. Keep in mind that in order to serve as a classroom monitor, individuals must have a valid BCI/FBI background check and have completed the Protecting God's Children Workshop.

Nurse's Notes

SICK POLICY: Please click here to review the guidelines we have in place to help keep our school safe and healthy.