May 18, 2021
Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to the following 2021 SFD Art Show Award Winners: Best Senior Portfolio - Lauren Mitevski; Principal’s Choice - Kendall Gonya (painting); Best of Show - Damian Albrycht (mixed media piece); Drawing - 1st - Deborah Orgen, Honorable Mention - Taylor Dreska; Sculpture - 1st - Michaela Juarez, Honorable Mention - Joel Clottey; Graphics - 1st - Skyla Blumenschied; Photography - 1st - Arianna Hervey, Honorable Mention - Andy Viola; Jewelry - 1st - Molly Goldsmith, Honorable Mention - Vigo Bertolo; Art Fundamentals - 1st - Daisy Smith-Acquah, Honorable Mention - Nick Jewett; Ceramics - 1st - Elena Vanasdale, Honorable Mention - Gabe Weikert, Honorable Mention - Lauren Afrifa (pictured), Honorable Mention - Drakan Aubry; Painting - Honorable Mention - Phoebe Kraus, Dylan Craig, Elie Bogue, Emma Doone, Le Aune Boone-Sadari.
Congratulations to Stephen Stalnaker, Christian Hopp and Colin Meyer who earned the top spots at the SFD Fishing Club's recent tournament.
This past fall, senior Kendall Gonya asked Mr. Garrick for the opportunity to gift a painting to the school before graduating. Pictured is Kendall with this beautiful piece of art which was presented to the school today. 
Congratulations to the student-athletes who participated in our Spring Signing Day Celebration last week: Obed Achirem (Basketball, Wilmington College), Noah Gales (Football, Baldwin Wallace University), Will Hast (Football, Walsh University), Connor Huzicka (Baseball, Olney Central College), Cara Jewett (Track and Field, John Carroll University), Alexis Johnson (Volleyball, Norfolk State University), Jordan Johnson (Football, Grand Valley State University), Stefanie Karras (Soccer, University of Akron), Kahleb Lang (Lacrosse, Seton Hill University), Austin Mann (Basketball, Muskingum University), Ryan McCann (Football, Ohio Dominican University), Amanda Pancake (Golf, John Carroll University), Gabe Weikert (Soccer, Eckerd College), and Allison Weiner (Volleyball, Baldwin Wallace University).
2021-22 SFD Scholarship Recipients

Thank you to all students who took the time to submit a scholarship application for next school year. We are very proud of the effort displayed in the scholarship essays. Congratulations to the 2021-22 scholarship winners; click here for complete listing.

Students received an email to their desales.co account yesterday announcing the scholarship winners. All scholarship recipients will receive a notification letter at home this week as well.
Bus Transportation for the 2021-2022 School Year

Columbus City:
Applications for Columbus City School bus transportation for the 2021-2022 School Year must be completed online (www.columbus.k12.oh.us) for NEW STUDENTS ONLY. This includes all incoming Freshmen as well as Transfer Students. All existing families will be automatically "graded up" to the next grade and do not have to complete the process. The application must be completed by Friday, June 4th at the latest. Contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones at 614-267-7808 ext. 409 or jones@desales.co should you have any questions.

Gahanna Jefferson:
Please contact the Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools Transportation Office at 614-751-7581 for registration details.
Vaccination Clinic at St. Francis DeSales High School
Sign Up by Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19!
For SFD Students - Class of '21, '22, '23, '24, and '25

Saturday, May 22nd (10:00am to 2:00pm)
Sunday, May 23rd (11:00am to 3:00pm)

Location: SFD Cafeteria

Old Village Pharmacy will be administering the Pfizer vaccine (2 shots - 21 days apart) to students. The information fact sheet and COVID Registration form for the Pfizer vaccine are linked below for your convenience.

Please follow the instructions below to sign up online:
  • Log on to https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/
  • Click on “CHECK ELIGIBILITY AND BOOK MY APPOINTMENT"
  • Answer following questions:
  • Are you filling out this form on behalf of someone else? (NO)
  • Is the vaccine recipient age 12 or older? (YES)
  • Access Code (Required) – B9IEYXK53G
  • Check all acknowledgement boxes
  • "GOOD NEWS IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE ELIGIBLE" page, type in zip code for DeSales
  • Zip Code--43224
  • ST. FRANCIS DESALES HIGH SCHOOL-- should show up (if not, you need to go back and put in the ACCESS CODE )

Important Forms
  • Pfizer Fact Sheet
  • COVID Registration Form - REQUIRED - every student ( 17 and younger)  MUST HAVE THE CONSENT FORM SIGNED by a parent or legal guardian to bring with them to the clinic. Students who registered on the website are also required to bring the signed consent form. Parents (legal guardian) do not have to accompany or be present with the students for the shots. 
Upcoming Events

Senior Kairos Retreat
When: May 17-20

Wellness Day - No Classes
When: May 21

Vaccination Clinic for SFD Students (Class of '21, '22, '23, '24, '25)
When: May 22 from 10:00am to 2:00pm and May 23 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
See section above for more details.

College/Military T-Shirt Day for Seniors
When: May 24

Spring Choir Concert
When: May 24 at 7pm
Where: SFD Little Theater

Senior Awards Ceremony
When: May 25 at 9am
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Two guests per senior are welcome. Please note: only seniors who have received special senior awards will be recognized at this assembly; students will be notified this Thursday if they are receiving an award. This event will also be live-streamed.

Taste of Italy Tennis Fundraiser
When: May 25
See details in section below or order here!

Graduation Practice #1
When: May 26th (7th through 9th Period)

Senior (Dinner) Funfest! - NEW DATE
When: May 26 at 6pm
Where: SFD Campus
For seniors and faculty only.

School-wide Talent Show
When: May 27 at 8am

Last Day of School for the Class of 2021 and Graduation Practice #2
When: May 27; Dismissal at approximately 11am for seniors

Baccalaureate and Graduation
When: May 29 at 9am
Where: Alumni Stadium

Last Day of School for Class of 2022, 2023, and 2024
When: June 3; early dismissal at 1pm

Early Pay-in-Full Tuition Deadline
When: June 20
A $200 discount is available by paying tuition and the Student Life Fee in full by June 20, 2021.  If you have any questions, please email Tuition@desales.co for assistance.
Nurse's Notes

Junior Student Vaccines:
*All junior students are required to submit verification of a second dose of the MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine prior to the start of their senior year. It is a requirement for all incoming seniors in Ohio. Families can email the verification information to school nurse Kelli Fitzpatrick at fitzpatrick@desales.co or bring in a hard copy to school.

COVID-19 Vaccines:
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for ages 16 and up! Please check out links below for more information:
*Send in documentation to the school nurse if your student receives their COVID vaccine. 

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
  • Chills

*Allergies seem to be on the rise. COVID symptoms can mirror allergies. The only way to know for sure is to get tested for COVID. 

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:
Spiritual Reflection
Lord Jesus, we are so slow—or maybe even unwilling—to believe that your way is the only way to peace and wholeness, both for ourselves and for our world. Thank you for your patience with us, and help us to keep reaching towards greater faith in you.