Stallions in the Spotlight

Students stopped by the Little Theater during their lunch periods last week to learn about vocations, including the consecrated religious life, priesthood and Holy Matrimony. The presentation was a part of the Seminarian Bike Tour.

Sophomore Weston Hewit qualified for Nationals in his quad (4x) with Westerville Crew this past weekend, and will be traveling to Sarasota, FL to compete at the 2024 USRowing Youth National Championships. Good luck Weston!

Sophomore Roselin Maldonado received the title for Miss Teen Columbus Latina. She is on a journey to become Miss Teen Ohio Latina, and will be representing SFD at the Miss Ohio Latina Pageant next March.

Congratulations to Ms. Koch and junior Queenie Le! They submitted winning photos for the Solar Eclipse Photo Contest sponsored by the Astronomy Club. Winners received a bag with space-related goodies!

A special Astronomy Club bonus picture of the Northern Nights (pictured below) was shared by Mrs. Sharritts.

Submitted by Queenie Le

Submitted by Ms. Koch

Submitted by Mrs. Sharritts

Tomorrow the Italian II students will participate in a special reading project sponsored by the Italian Consulate in Detroit. They will have a chance to speak with Sabina Colloredo over Zoom. Colloredo is one of the most beloved authors of Italian children’s literature. She will meet with the students to talk about her book 4 Stagioni +1, which describes in easy and fun rhymes climate changes, the rhythms of nature, and the emotions and curiosity of young people as they grow and discover the world around them. Colloredo lives in Milan, Italy, and has published over one hundred books including picture books, novels, biographies, and poetry, which have been translated into many languages.

Math teachers Mrs. Sharritts and Mrs. Yerkey, along with former Science teacher, Mrs. Scott, recently attended alumna Rebekah Oladokun's Eagle Scout Award ceremony. Rebekah '23 is credited for helping to bring Girls Wrestling to DeSales, and currently coaches the girls wrestling team at Dayton Archbishop Carroll. She also has been accepted as a Ranger in Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico for 11 weeks this summer.

Spring Sports in Postseason Play

Our Track and Field team will compete in the Division I Regional Meet at Pickerington North High School tomorrow and Friday. Congratulations and good luck to our Regional Qualifiers: 

Kat Dortmund - 100m, 100m Hurdles, and 300m Hurdles

Kenyetietta Quinn - 200m and High Jump

Isabella Swallow - 200m and 400m

Evan Kopala - 300m Hurdles

Sarah Haunn - 800m

McKenzie Amonor - Long Jump

Girls 4x100m (K. Dortmund, L. Jewett, M. Amonor, K. Quinn)

Girls 4x200m (I. Swallow, A. Pusateri, L. Jewett, K. Quinn)

Good luck to the Boys Lacrosse team in the Regional Quarterfinals. They will play Jonathan Alder tomorrow at Home starting at 7pm.

Good luck to the Girls Lacrosse team in the Regional Quarterfinals who play Granville on Thursday at Home at 7pm.

Tournament tickets may be purchased online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. You can also check out www.stallionpride.com/announcements/2024-spring-sports-postseason-information for all postseason information.

Class of 2024 - Final Transcripts

Graduating Seniors, please know that your final transcript will be sent to the college or other postsecondary institution that you listed in your Naviance Senior Graduation Survey. Final transcripts will be sent out electronically between June 10-14, 2024. After your college receives the final transcript, there may be a delay of up to two weeks before your college lists your final transcript as received in your student portal. This delay is necessary because admission counselors review each final transcript individually to confirm that each student passed all required classes and fulfilled all the college’s expectations for enrollment.

Sometimes, a student’s college plans change over the summer. When this happens, a final transcript will only be sent to the new college if the student requests it. To do so, please complete the Alumni Transcript Request Form.

2024-25 Tuition Agreement Available Now

Tuition rates and invoices for the 2024-25 school year are now available. In your MySFD Account, you will find a personalized tuition and fee agreement, including applicable discounts and/or scholarships. 

Please log into your MySFD Account at stfrancisdesaleshs.myschoolapp.com, carefully review your 2024-25 tuition agreement, and submit your contract by June 1, 2024.

All tuition payments, regardless of payment method and schedule, are managed through Blackbaud Tuition Management. Submission of your contract will automatically link your family's account to the Blackbaud Tuition Management program.

In case you missed it! Principal Garrick and Vice Principal of Operations, Phil Kraker, led a Zoom webinar last week discussing tuition rates and tuition assistance for the 2024-25 school year.  View presentation in today's DeTales.

Microsoft Office Course

Next school year we will offer a Microsoft Office Course. If a student is interested in taking this course they must fill out this form, which will notify their counselor.

Join Our Team

Visit https://www.sfdstallions.org/job-postings to view the current positions we are hiring for at SFD!

Busing for Students Residing in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District

If your student is requesting busing for the 2024-25 school year, and resides in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School district, please fill out the following form by May 31, 2024.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOa5jbg7RPldmwXw5HA9HzJKe5GFyOyierPZcUzY2SOK8Gpg/viewform

SFD Summer Gym

This summer, St. Francis DeSales High School is offering a Summer Physical Education course. The summer course will meet one of two physical education requirements for the State of Ohio graduation requirements (.25 credit) and is open to incoming freshmen as well as current students.

Dates: June 17 - June 28 (10 days)

Participants must be in attendance all ten days.

Times: 8am - 12pm

Cost: $385

An OHSAA pre-participation physical must be submitted to St. Francis DeSales High School prior to participation.

Registration for Summer Physical Education is due by June 1, 2024.

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!

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.