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St. Francis DeSales High School is happy to announce that we have recently implemented a new school notification system called SwiftK12. This notification system is filled with features that will make it easier for us to announce time sensitive news, including school closures, bus route changes, etc. To guarantee the notification system is used efficiently, we will need to confirm your contact information is accurate and up-to-date at all times in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Please click here for further instructions on how to verify your contact information. |
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Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 3rd from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. BE SURE TO SCROLL ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SCREEN IN ORDER TO SELECT THE TEACHER OF YOUR CHOICE. 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 ext. 409. Thank you!
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Stallions in the Spotlight |
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A big thank you to all who contributed to our blanket, t-shirt, and sock drive supporting the Holy Family Pantry! We were able to pack a car full of donations. Fr. Stash Dailey, St. Francis DeSales alumnus and Pastor of Holy Family parish, expressed his appreciation for all of the contributions as well. |
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A special shoutout to our soon-to-be Stallions in the Class of 2026 who received a SFD scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year ( see listing here). |
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Thank you to our SFD Productions class for putting together a recap video of the 2022 World Cultures Assembly. We invite you to enjoy the video as well! |
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Winter Sports in Post-Season Play
Congratulations to our Boys Swim team who finished 6th overall at the District tournament last week. The following student-athletes will swim in the State tournament this Friday at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton: Brady McInerney (50 Free and 100 Free), and the 200 Medley Relay (Wyatt Hanley, Jack Lofthouse, Jackson Miracle and Brady McInerney). Libby Ruff (200 Free) will represent the Girls Swim team in the State tournament on Saturday in Canton.
Congratulations to wrestlers Ademar Ramirez (3rd) and Rebekah Oladukon (5th) on their performance at the State Girls Wrestling tournament over the weekend. The Varsity Wrestling team will compete in the Sectional tournament this Friday and Saturday at Licking Valley High School.
Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on their Sectional Final win over Marion Harding on Friday. They will play in the District Semifinal on Wednesday at 8pm at Central Crossing vs. Pickerington Central.
Our Boys Basketball team will play in the Sectional Finals this Saturday at 1pm vs. the winner of Columbus South/Marion Franklin.
Our Bowling teams compete in the Sectional tournament this Friday (Boys) and Saturday (Girls) at 9am at HP Lanes.
The SFD Competition Cheer squad will compete at the State Competition on Saturday at 9:05am at Pickerington North High School. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://oassa.org/tickets-3/.
Special shoutout to the athletes of the ice hockey program for their efforts and representation of SFD this season.
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Grandparents Day Mass - Address Request
Our annual Grandparents Day Mass will be held on Friday, April 1 in the school's gymnasium. We will also live stream the Mass for those grandparents who cannot attend that morning.
Submit address by Friday, March 4.
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Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Keynote Speakers
Join us for a morning of faith, family and tradition on Saturday, March 5. Mass begins at 9am, followed by a delightful opportunity for our community to hear from our wonderful Salesian Sisters. Light refreshments will also be available after Mass. Please RSVP here.
Note: We will have a collection during Mass for Holy Family Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
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All-School Assembly in Celebration of Black History Month
When: February 23 at 8am
College Credit Plus Meeting
When: February 24 at 6:30pm
Quarter 3 Mid-Term Reports Available on PowerSchool
When: February 25
Mother Son Dance
When: February 27 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Villa Milano
Stallion WishBook
When: March 1 - March 14
Watch for a special preview email this Friday!
Spring Testing Day for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen; No School for Seniors
When: March 1; early dismissal at Noon
Columbus City and Gahanna buses will be here at Noon for the early dismissal.
Ash Wednesday All-School Retreat
When: March 2; early dismissal at 1:30pm
The Gahanna bus will be here for the early dismissal. Columbus City will not be here at 1:30pm for the early dismissal; students who ride Columbus City buses need to arrange for another ride home that day.
Quarter 3 Parent Teacher Conferences via Zoom
When: March 3 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Eucharistic Adoration
When: March 4
All parents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Sign up here!
Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Keynote Speakers
When: March 5 beginning at 9am
Spring Break
When: March 14 - March 18
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College Credit Plus Meeting - This Thursday
There will be an informational meeting for parents and guardians regarding the College Credit Plus program at St. Francis DeSales High School this Thursday, February 24 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom ( see link here).
Ms. Rebecca Hillman, Director of College Credit Plus at the University of Findlay, will provide an overview of the program, and Mr. Rob Dvorak will help answer questions regarding the application process. The meeting is directed to the parents/guardians of those students who have enrolled in Dual Credit classes for the 2022-23 school year, but all are welcome to attend.
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Mother Son Dance - Sunday, February 27 |
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Reminder Photo Request Deadline: TODAY Tuesday, February 22
1. Senior Son and Mom
2. Senior Son (younger)
3. Senior Son (current)
Click here to get your tickets for this special evening!
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Home of a Stallion Sign
Is your son or daughter an athlete or a thespian? Maybe a National Honor Society member? Let the world know that your home is the home of a proud Stallion. Order your "A Stallion Lives Here" sign today. Order deadline is February 28, so don't delay. Click here for order form. |
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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 8, 2022. 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 8, 2022. Application Link
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Nurse's Notes
PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS HOME IF THEY ARE ILL
List of symptoms students will be sent home for:
- Fever > 100F
- New or worsened cough
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Headache
- Body aches
- New or worsened fatigue
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
If there is a known exposure to COVID and/or your child is being tested for COVID, please contact the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick.
All COVID results must be sent to the nurse at fitzpatrick@desales.co.
Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met (subject to change):
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Isolate 5 DAYS from the start of symptoms or a positive test (whichever came first). Can return on DAY 6 if symptom free or symptoms are improved.
MUST wear a mask at all times for DAYS 6-10.
*If you are participating in school sports (including conditioning/lifting) you MUST be cleared by a physician before returning to sports. Return to Play form found here. |
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Alternative Diagnosis (must be a signed doctor’s note) |
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24+ hours and fever free (without the use of medication) and improved symptoms. |
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Exposure to COVID-19 OUTSIDE of school (family member, work, etc.) |
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UPDATE:
May attend school if symptom free and must wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status).
*Please continue to monitor for symptoms for a full 14 days.
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Exposure to COVID-19 IN the classroom setting, bus, and organized school sports |
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Mask to Stay:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in school can continue to attend school (masked).
Test to Play:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in sports can continue to participate if they test negative on initial notification of the exposure.
*Testing is also recommended 5 days post exposure.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:
Vaccination Card Upload
Please reach out to our School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN, LSN with any questions or concerns.
Phone: (614) 267-7808 Ext. 435
School Fax: (614) 265-3375
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Ever-loving Father, you established your Church upon the rock of Peter to be a refuge for sinners and a fortress of strength for all who call upon you. Continue to stretch forth your hand and protect all men and women who place their lives in your divine care, especially those in serious danger of physical or spiritual harm. We ask this through your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. |
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