Stallions in the Spotlight

Last Friday students from AP Art History, Senior Art Seminar, Art Appreciation, and Latin went on a field trip to the Cleveland Art Museum and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a day of immersion in the arts.

Dispatch's Student-Athlete of the Week

Please take a moment to vote for these Stallions that are up for Dispatch's Student-Athlete of the Week.

Voting is open until 4pm on Friday.

Parent Volunteers Needed for After Prom This Weekend

After Prom will be held at the Westerville Community Center on Saturday night, April 13. The Prom Committee is asking for approximately 20 parent volunteers. There are 4 areas of help needed. If you are interested, click on the link below to sign up. Please sign up by Thursday, April 11. Mr. Trent Sheumaker and/or Mrs. Heather Evans will contact you to give you more information about your volunteer duty.

Future Entrepreneurs Stallion Store Closes Thursday

The semester 2 Entrepreneurship class is in the final week of the ‘Stallion Store’ with new items! The online store will close on April 11 so this is your last chance to order.

Our customizable T-shirt is perfect for any student, especially spring athletes, the performing arts, even seniors! If you are interested in purchasing a customizable T-shirt for your senior, think about including their graduation class, and 'Alumni' on the front! This would make the perfect graduation gift for your seniors! 

Final orders are due on April 11th, items will be completed mid-May. School or home delivery is available. Order Here SFD On Line Store!

Mothers Club Bake Sale

Our Spring Bake Sale will be held during all lunch periods on Tuesday, April 16th. Please consider making a treat for our last bake sale of the year! Popular treats include CAKE POPS, BROWNIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS, COOKIES, and CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS. All Items are sold for $.25 or $.50.

We ask that treats be individually wrapped and dropped off by you or your student on the cart in the front lobby the morning of the sale. Please use the link below to sign up to donate or work the sale!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844AFA728A3F85-mothers3#/

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Karey Gabrielli (KareyGabrielli@yahoo.com) or Kristin Figliola (the3littlefigs@sbcglobal.net).

Join us for The Music Man!

St. Francis DeSales Performing Arts Department presents The Music Man on Friday, April 26 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 27 at 7 pm, and Sunday, April 28 at 3 pm. 

Join us for a revival of a classic musical as we follow the antics of a traveling salesman through a small town in Iowa. As he tries to sell the town on the idea of a kids' band, you'll hear the age-old melodies of "Trouble", "Pick-a-little Talk-a-Little", "Lida Rose", and "Shipoopi." Our leads include sophomore Ben Reither as Harold Hill, senior Ava Faiella as Marian Paroo, and senior Micah Grayson as Marcellus. We've put together a lively show, and we're excited to have you see it! Tickets will go on sale April 10th and will be available via the school website — sfdstallions.org. See you then!

Out of the Gate Meeting for the Class of 2028 Tonight

The St. Francis DeSales High School Enrollment Team will host our first Out of the Gate Meeting for the Class of 2028 tonight, April 9th at 7:00pm. Out of the Gate Meetings are held via Zoom for parents of incoming freshmen as a means to provide details and answer questions about transitioning to high school. 

Our first Out of the Gate Meeting should last approximately 45 minutes and will cover a number of important topics including:

• Spring co-curricular activities
• Placement testing
• Tuition contracts and payment plans
• School uniforms 
• Summer events - Summer Prep, Freshmen Orientation

Please use the link below to join us!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82128165884?pwd=ANnNcFLXUZXmgaWpl9AoWXdb9UVYIA.DfQ69ejYMuRvsJeZ

Password: 951115

Note: 2024-25 Cheer Tryouts

If you are interested in participating in the SFD Cheer program, immediately following the Out of the Gate Meeting, the coaches from the SFD Cheer Team will discuss team tryouts and clinics for the 2024-25 school year with Class of 2028 families.

Delayed School Start - April 23

Tuesday, April 23 is a Delayed Start Day at Saint Francis DeSales High School. Our Faculty and Staff will be involved in Professional Development from 7:15am to 8:30am. Students may begin to arrive for school at 8:30am. The Tardy Bell will ring at 8:57am and Family Homeroom will begin at 9am sharp.

If a family is reliant on either Columbus or Gahanna School Bus transportation services and is not able to bring their child at the later time frame, then those students who arrive earlier than 8:30am will be given an extended Study Hall period in the PA Room. In the morning, Columbus and Gahanna buses will pick up students at their normal scheduled time. 

An extended Study Hall period in the PA Room will also be available to students who have a parent driver with a work obligation and needs to drop their student off at the normal time.

If you have any questions, please contact Vice Principal Jim Jones at 614-267-7808 x.409.

Share Your Career on April 25th

St. Francis DeSales will host a career fair for all students during the school day of Thursday, April 25th from 10am-1pm. Alumni and parents are invited to share their experience and expertise in their respective professions with St. Francis DeSales students. 

Our community is blessed to have many successful leaders in our Stallion family. This in-person event allows our students to make connections with members of the community as they begin to prepare for a future beyond SFD.  

If you would like to be a part of the 2024 career fair, please fill out the Google Form below. Director of Alumni, Events and Family Engagement, Sarah Evans-Jacobs, will follow up with more information.

Busing for the 2024/2025 School Year

Westerville City School District

Students who live within the Westerville City Schools district are asked to visit the Westerville City Schools website to review busing information or call (614) 797-5700.

Worthington City School District

Parents that are requesting transportation will need to complete a Non-Public transportation request form by clicking here. The deadline for form completion is June 1, 2024.

1st Annual 5K for $5K

Ohio Dominican University (ODU) Campus Ministry student organization Salt & Light announces its 1st Annual 5K for $5K on Saturday, April 20, with a goal to raise $5,000 for the Run the Race Center, to help provide summer camp experiences in coding, art and science for Columbus-area youth.

The 5K will be held on the ODU campus, located at 1216 Sunbury Road, and is open to the public. Registration is now open at ohiodominican.edu/5K.

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.