Stallion Way Reminder

Not to be used for morning drop-off

All parents who drop students off in the morning must use Franciscan Loop. You may not use Stallion Way to drop students off. Stallion Way is only to be used by students (and faculty) that are parking in the South lot for the school day. Stallion Way is one-way in the morning and afternoon.

Stallions in the Spotlight

55 young men attended the Serra Club luncheon last week to learn more about vocations. Students enjoyed a great meal, listened to a talk given by Fr. Kyle Tennant, Chaplain at Bishop Ready High School, and took a tour of the Josephinum, where the seminarians for Columbus and many other dioceses study and discern a vocation to the priesthood.

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers in college: Maggie Godfrey (Lacrosse, University of Findlay), Vaughn Harber (Golf, The Ohio State University), Aidan Rush (Wrestling, Kent State University), and Max Shulaw (Wrestling, University of Virginia).

Last Wednesday three SFD students, three staff members, and one parent attended the annual Marian Dinner, where they met The Most Reverend Bishop Fernandes and mingled with a large variety of Religious Orders.

Congratulations to the winners of our first Faculty & Staff Chili Cookoff: 1st Place - Mrs. Mullins, 2nd Place - Mr. Buechner (and shoutout to Mrs. Buechner too!), and 3rd Place - Mrs. Lauderback.

Last Friday at our Veterans Day assembly we were honored to recognize 20 of our SFD relatives, staff, and alumni who have served or are continuing to serve our country.

Three seniors had artwork accepted into the 5th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition at Otterbein University. Out of 420 entries received for the exhibition from throughout Ohio, 65 artworks were selected for this year’s show. The artists accepted into the show are: Taylor Dreska, Ade Stonis and Lydia Ratinaud. Congratulations!

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday

🌟 Be The Light of DeSales 🌟 Tuesday, November 28 - Sunday, December 31

From Tuesday, November 28 to Sunday, December 31, embark on a journey of generosity and goodwill with us. It begins on Giving Tuesday, a day that marks not only a global celebration of philanthropy, but also the beginning of our Be The Light of DeSales Christmas Giving campaign. Lasting until December 31, this initiative is more than just a fundraiser⎯it is a beacon of hope and progress for our community.  

Our Be The Light Campus Master Plan isn't just about constructing buildings; it's a testament to our dedication to nurturing bright minds, uplifting spirits, and cultivating a bond that transcends time. Every contribution, regardless of its size, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our esteemed institution.

Double the Impact: Here's an opportunity to amplify your generosity! Until Wednesday, December 13, the first $75,000 raised will be matched by Stallion families. 

Together, let's "Be The Light of DeSales!" Save the date, and get ready to be a part of something truly transformative.

Final Week

ENDING SOON! Make sure to head to the Entrepreneurship SFD Spirit Shop, which ends November 19th. Get our best-selling item, the pajama pant, and why not add an additional item to complete the set? All proceeds go to a new entrepreneur scholarship and the Canned Food Drive. Don’t forget, this is a perfect opportunity to get a Christmas gift for a family member or a loved one. On behalf of the Entrepreneurship Class, we would personally like to thank those who have already secured their items and we appreciate it!

Thank you,

Entrepreneurship Class Fall 2023

Entrepreneurship SFD Spirit Shop

Financial Aid Zoom Presentation

Our annual Financial Aid Zoom meeting took place last week on November 9th. If you were unable to join us live, the recording is now available here: https://youtu.be/QQ18kDwMcP8

Parker Gelinas, our presenter from the University of Dayton, shared information on the financial aid process and changes that you can anticipate with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This presentation will be especially helpful for families of current seniors.

The 24-25 FAFSA will launch in December. You can prepare for and stay informed about the FAFSA launch here: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/december-fafsa 

March for Life Trip

Registration is officially open for the March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. on January 18-19, 2024: March for Life 2024. The trip includes tickets to the two-day Life is VERY Good events sponsored by the Diocese of Arlington, dinner Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch Friday and a one-night hotel stay. The registration fee for the trip is $180 and is non-refundable. While registration for St. Francis DeSales students is now open, students from other diocesan high schools can register after December 8th, so please register as soon as possible because spots on the bus will fill quickly. As a reminder, any parents interested in assisting us as a chaperone for the trip must have completed Protecting God's Children and an FBI/BCI background check: https://columbuscatholic.org/protecting-gods-children. Contact Molly Kraker at (614) 353-5686 or mollykraker@columbus.rr.com or Colleen Mascarin at 614-378-7266 or mascarin@desales.co with any questions regarding the trip.

We have lots of fun activities lined up for this year's Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances. Don’t miss your chance to get the early bird ticket prices! Visit the Mother’s Club webpage for more information and to get your tickets today!

We'd like to have as many people attend the dances as possible. If you would like to discuss assistance purchasing tickets, please contact our Mother's Club at mothersclub@desales.co.

Mom's Night Out

SFD Mothers Club would like to invite all SFD moms to Mom's Night Out on Tuesday, December 5th from 6:30pm - 9pm at Signatures Mill Stone Tavern, 94 Mill Street, Gahanna 43230. Stay as long or as little as you'd like. Meet new friends and reconnect with those you haven't seen recently! Pizza and appetizers to be provided. In the spirit of the season, we'd like to ask each person to bring a canned good/non-perishable item to help restock a local food pantry.  RSVP to mothersclub@desales.co by December 3.

A Message from the Catholic Bishops of Ohio

Please click here to read a message from the Catholic Bishops of Ohio.

Mary's Meals

Mary’s Meals is a global movement that establishes school feeding programs that attract poor children into a classroom, where they receive an education that can free them from a lifetime of poverty. Sourcing food locally, whenever possible, Mary’s Meals operates in some of the world’s poorest and most conflict-ridden communities. At the end of 2022, Mary’s Meals was feeding 2,429,182 children in 18 countries every school day. This feeding program is particularly efficient and scalable providing a model that is a sustainable means to end world hunger. It costs just $25.20 to feed a child for an entire school year. To learn more about and support Mary’s Meals, please visit https://www.marysmealsusa.org/en/useful-links/about-marys-meals/.

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.