March 9, 2021
SFD Scholarships - Deadline: March 15 (next Monday!)

Below are links to the scholarship applications available to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Deadline is March 15, 2021.




To be considered for a scholarship, students must also have their 2021-22 Registration Form completed (see details below), and have a completed online recommendation from a non-family member submitted. The recommendation form can be found at https://www.sfdstallions.org/sfdscholarships.
2021-22 Registration Form - Deadline: March 15 (next Monday!)

A Registration Form must be completed for each student attending SFDHS next school year by March 15th. A MySFD Account has been created for you to complete your 2021-22 Registration.

To access your MySFD Account, please use the following link:

You will be prompted to login using the information that was sent to you in a personalized email from the Enrollment Office. Once logged in, you will see a yellow banner that indicates a personal checklist of items needed to complete the Registration.

Please note, if you have multiple students attending DeSales, a Registration will need to be completed for each student.

If you have any questions regarding the Registration Form, please feel free to reach out to the SFDHS Enrollment Office at 614-265-3380 or admissions@desales.co.
Morning Traffic Reminder

A friendly reminder that parents cannot use the front drive in the morning, even when arriving late. Please follow the traffic pattern all the way around the building.
Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to senior Monserrat Tlahuel-Flores who was named State Champion of Ohio’s 16th annual Poetry Out Loud (POL) State Finals competition. The competition was held virtually on Friday, March 5. Monserrat, who is the school's first POL State Champion, will compete virtually in the National Finals in May, competing for a $20,000 cash prize.
Freshman Kate Acklin was awarded a $375 Franklin County 4-H Trip Award Scholarship to attend Camp Canopy. The scholarship is sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H Council and the camp is sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association. It is a week-long summer camp to learn about forestry and wildlife conservation. 
Congratulations to Lily Carlos who was recognized as a March Student of the Month by the Westerville Rotary Club for her commitment to service.
Construction Technology teacher Mrs. Kim Gattis has been chosen as one of 15 finalists in the 2021 Teachers of the Year awards. This annual awards program from Columbus Parent magazine and ThisWeek Community News honors outstanding Central Ohio educators. Vote here to help Mrs. Gattis receive the top award for high school Teacher of the Year! Voting ends March 24.
Winter Teams in Postseason Play

Congratulations to our boys basketball team for winning the District championship on Saturday over Jonathan Alder and advancing to Regionals, which will be played this Thursday.

Congratulations to wrestlers Owen Eagan (3rd) and Max Shulaw (2nd) for advancing to the State wrestling meet next weekend. Shoutout to Zach Lopez and Aidan Rush for finishing 6th in the District tournament.
A Few Days Remaining!

Thank you to all of our generous supporters who have helped raise over $36,000 for our co-curricular programs! The WishBook will be coming to an end this weekend on Sunday, March 14th. There's still time to donate to your Stallion's favorite program or provide the program with a specific need. If you haven't yet had the chance, please take a moment and look through The Stallion WishBook. Your support will have a significant impact on the programs that are invaluable to our students. Every dollar counts, help us reach our goal of $50,000! 

With only a few days remaining, this is your last chance to bid on Reserved Press Box for 2021 Commencement & Reserved Seating for Baccalaureate and Reserved Press Boxes for 2021 Home Football Games. There are also a few Student's Choice of Parking Spots and Lockers still available for the 2021-2022 school year!
Upcoming Events

Important Deadlines: Registration Form, Scholarship Application, and Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance
When: March 15

Spring Break
When: March 15 - March 19

Spring Sports Picture Day - New Date!
When: March 22 (March 26 for Baseball teams)
Coaches will let student-athletes know what time their team photo is scheduled and where to meet. Picture packages can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com; Picture Day ID: EVTQKM633

Lenten Reconciliation Services
When: March 24 and 25

Quarter 3 Ends
When: March 26

Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Speaker
When: March 27 beginning at 9am
All members of the St. Francis DeSales High School community are welcome to attend! After celebrating Mass, all in attendance will hear from a keynote speaker. Note: during mass we will take a collection for Holy Family Soup Kitchen. The event is free, but an RSVP is required. Register Here!

Students Return to Campus - 5 days a week/Quarter 4 Begins
When: March 29

Celebration of Women's History Month Webinar
When: March 30 at 6pm
See information about this webinar below.

Sophomore Retreat
When: March 30 (for all girls in the Class of 2023) and March 31 (for all boys in the Class of 2023)
Parents: students received a permission form for the retreat from their Theology teacher; please review, sign, and have your student return the form to their Theology teacher. If you need another copy of the form, please click here.
Celebration of Women's History Month

St. Francis DeSales High School and the Office of Diversity and Student Equity are committed to honoring the immense societal contributions of women from all walks of life. We will be hosting a virtual webinar on March 30th at 6pm to culminate our school's celebration of Women's History Month. Topics covered will include celebration of professional accomplishments, overcoming obstacles to success and empowering women of all professions. If you are interested in attending the Webinar live, please RSVP below. A link to the webinar will be sent out the morning of March 30th.
College Success Summit 2021

High school seniors are encouraged to attend the College Success Summit, supported by the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools and the six Franklin County Catholic High Schools. The Summit takes place on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Robert C. Walter Student Commons on the campus of St. Charles Preparatory School. In accordance with health and safety regulations, attendance is limited to 280 seniors. To register (required), click HERE.

The event will include the following guest presenters and their topics: Fr. Vincent Nguyen -Pastor of the South End Community (Continue Your Faith Journey in College); Mr. Bill Leamon -Admissions and Advancement at Notre Dame College (College Success 101); Chief Walter Distelzweig -Bishop Hartley High School Safety Director (Safety Precautions of College Life); Officer Jeremy Grimes -St. Charles Preparatory School Resource Officer (Safety Precautions of College Life); Mrs. Kathleen Wiant -Mother, Anti-Hazing Advocate (The Hazing Trap).
Nurse's Notes

COVID-19 Travel Advisory
States with a 15% or higher positivity rate, require a 10-day quarantine period before returning to school. A 10-day quarantine is required for all international travel as well. Please notify the School Nurse with any travel requiring quarantine.

Positivity information for Ohio’s travel advisory is updated once a week on Wednesdays, please continue to check the following link for updates: COVID-19 Travel Advisory.

Keep your child home if they present with any of the symptoms listed below and contact the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick at (614) 267-7808 ext. 435 or email fitzpatrick@desales.co.

Any of 1 the following:
  • Fever (100.4°F or higher)
  • New or worsened cough
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Nasal congestion or runny nose

Two or more of the following:
  • Headache
  • Body aches
  • New or worsened fatigue
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

If a household member is being tested for COVID-19, students and siblings must stay home until results are received.

Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met:
Resources from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus' Office for Social Concerns regarding vaccines for COVID-19

The following is information from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus' Office for Social Concerns regarding vaccines for COVID-19.

We are receiving inquiries about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recently approved in the United States. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement to address the moral questions related to the vaccine. A link to the statement is below with additional resources.



Vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer to combat COVID-19 may be taken without moral reservations.
Real Presence, Real Future is a two-year diocesan-wide consultative process that invites participation from clergy, lay ecclesial ministers, parish volunteers, and all the faithful. By listening to the needs of our people and hearing your ideas, concerns and desires, this process will help determine the best path forward to increase the presence of the Church throughout the Diocese of Columbus. Click on the link below for more information on this important process.
Spiritual Reflection
Lord, please grant us the desire to want to learn how to forgive as you do. When we beg for forgiveness, you readily grant it. All is wiped clean, all is forgotten. We put our trust in your generosity. Amen.