Grandparents Day Address Request - Submit Address by Tomorrow!

Attention: Students with Last Names A - L

Our Grandparents Day Mass for students with last names A through L, and their grandparents, will be held on Friday, October 6 beginning at 12:00pm in the school's gymnasium. A dessert 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, September 13. Invitations will be mailed on Friday, September 15. We will send invitations to your grandparents IF you provide us with their mailing address and/or email address.

Alumni Vocations Recognition at SFD

We hope you take a moment next time you are at the school to visit the beautiful new Vocations Wall, opposite the chapel. This project, made possible with the help of a Class of 1969 alumnus, was designed as a way to honor SFD alumni that have answered God's call to serve the Catholic Faith; it also serves as an inspiration to our students with real examples of vocations. Learn more here about how St. Francis DeSales High School, as well as other experiences, led these faith-filled alumni on their journey to serve the Catholic Church in a religious vocation.

Homecoming Dance Guidelines

As we celebrate Homecoming this week, please be aware of the following rules and guidelines for the upcoming Homecoming Dance.

• Any student who is bringing a guest must have completed and turned in the Guest Permission form prior to entry.
• You are responsible for the behavior of the guest that you bring to our dance. He/she must follow all existing rules inclusive of school dance policies.
• All students must arrive and be checked in by 7:30pm or you will not be admitted to the dance.
• No one will be allowed to leave the dance until 9:00pm. No phone calls or exceptions.  
• Once you enter the building you may not leave to go out to your car or someone else's car, or meet someone outside until the time of departure. 
• All rules regarding the Dance Policy from the Family Handbook will be enforced. Please read and be familiar with all rules.
• All students must be in compliance with Dress code rules outlined in the Dance Policy in order to enter the dance. Please make sure that dresses are not too short/tight, that no tattoos are visible and that male students do not wear earrings.
• Make good choices before, during and after the dance so that everyone can enjoy a great Homecoming Weekend.

See Your Photos in the Yearbook!

We have the ability to use your photos in the yearbook. Go to hjeshare.com and enter the school code 16868. You can download photos straight from your phone to the website.

PLUS: This year we were given access to an online version of the 2022-23 yearbook. Students can download the yearbook as a PDF if they wish to have a digital copy of it; but do this sooner than later because the link won't last forever.

Visit https://online.fliphtml5.com/rupxi/dzxj/; the password is 16868.

Parent Survey

Parents: If you haven't done so already, please take a few minutes to complete this accreditation survey.   The feedback you provide is necessary for our accreditation status and helps us maintain our school's commitment to continuous improvement.  

Stallions in the Spotlight

Club Fair Day last week was a success! With over 50 clubs offered at SFD, there’s something for everyone. Ask your student what new club they plan to join this year. Check out more photos from Club Fair Day on our school's social media pages.

Congratulations to Malynn Saka, Charlie Brunelle, Cindi Li, and Mary Claire Willison, who are the winners of our Summer Reading Challenge: Where is Mr. G reading?

We were blessed to have many of our priests, deacons and principals from our partner schools join us for Mass today in celebration of Homecoming week. They also stayed to enjoy lunch with several of our student leaders.

ACT Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors



DeSales will be offering the ACT (without writing) to interested juniors and seniors this fall. Testing will take place on the morning of Tuesday, October 17th. Space is limited. To register, please submit the form below no later than September 26th. The fee for this testing session is $46. This can be paid by cash or check (payable to St. Francis DeSales) to Mrs. Lisa Hoyer in the Student Services Center. 

ACT Registration Form

Early Dismissal - September 28



The Saint Francis DeSales High School faculty will be taking part in a Professional Development Workshop on the afternoon of Thursday, September 28th. As a result, we will dismiss students at 1:30 p.m. For those who rely on bus transportation, Columbus City Schools will not transport that afternoon and you will have to make arrangements for an alternate ride home. The Gahanna Bus will be here for the 1:30 p.m. dismissal. As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, September 29th due to a Diocesan Administrative Retreat.

Class of 2028 Admissions Preview

Every Tuesday at noon (through October 31st)

Every Tuesday afternoon through the month of October, our Enrollment Team will lead a live 30 minute presentation via Zoom introducing families to St. Francis DeSales High School and the Class of 2028 admissions process. Immediately following the presentation, families have an opportunity to ask questions and speak with members of our Enrollment Team. Register in advance for this webinar: Class of 2028 Admissions Preview.

We're all "Pulling" for our Stallions

Returning this year to Friends in the Courtyard is the “Wine Pull.” Guests who purchase a wine pull ticket for $25 will randomly select a wrapped bottle from our Wine Pull table; wrapped bottles are valued from $15 to more than $100. 

In addition to terrific wines curated by our volunteer staff and wine partners for the event, we’re asking you to help! How?

Bring a great bottle of red or white wine (sealed, of course) to one of our next two home Football games on September 15 and September 29, and drop it off at our collection area next to the Weight Room, before you enter Alumni Stadium.

Here’s a few guidelines we ask you to follow:

• Skip the “college” brands - i.e. Boones, Mad dog, Cisco, etc.  
• Bring the best bottle you can. Maybe something you would serve your Pastor or Minister when they come over for dinner.
• Enjoy the game - Go Stallions!

Every bottle donated helps support our students in all they love to do at DeSales.

Click here to purchase your Friends in the Courtyard ticket, including an option for the Wine Pull ticket!

Last Week to Purchase Tickets for a Chance to Win Two Tickets to the OSU vs. Notre Dame Game! 

Winner will receive: 

• Parking for the game at St. Mary’s College, with shuttle service, or a short walk, to Notre Dame
• Friday and Saturday night hotel accommodations, including breakfast, just minutes from Notre Dame Stadium. 

How to purchase your tickets:

• Raffle tickets can be purchased here for $50 each and all proceeds support St. Francis DeSales High School! Hurry, there are only a limited number of tickets available - act fast! 

The drawing will take place at the DeSales home football game against Bishop Ready this Friday, September 15th, one week prior to the big game in South Bend! *Winner need not be present, tickets will only be transferred to the registered winner and may not be transferred to a third party.

Students, teachers and schools can win big with Partners in Education

The Ohio Lottery Partners in Education program is encouraging our school community to nominate students and teachers for their contributions to our school, including excellence in the classroom, leadership and innovation. Their contributions matter, and it's time to recognize and celebrate them.

Visit: https://www.ohiolottery.com/About/Partners-in-Education to nominate a Stallion today!

Nurse's Notes

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.