A Win-Win for the Stallions

Your chance to win $10,000 happens this Friday! We hope YOU win the $10,000 Raffle, but everyone has a chance to win by supporting our Stallions in all they do -- on the field, court, course, pitch, water, stage and track!

Every family who has a child that participates in a co-curricular activity is asked to support our $10,000 Raffle; each year we have winners at the $10,000, $1,000 and $500 levels. Get your tickets today! 

• To purchase your $10,000 Raffle tickets with cash or check, you can contact LuAnn Pusateri at pusateri@desales.co or 614-267-7808 x402.
• Winners will be announced at halftime of the Home Football game against Bishop Watterson this Friday, October 20! *Winners need not be present to win*

On behalf of our students, thank you to all who attended Friends in the Courtyard last Saturday evening. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated.

Also, there are a few silent auction items still available! Check them out here.

Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to Tommy Tegeler and Ben Kirby who were voted by their classmates to be the Class of 2027 President and Vice President. 

SFD parent and alumna Jennifer Valentine ’95 came to SFD yesterday to speak to the Entrepreneurship students about the real estate industry and behaviors that lead to success in business. 

Fall Sports in Post Season Action

The Boys Golf team advanced to the OHSAA State Tournament to be held at The Ohio State University Scarlet Golf Course this Friday and Saturday. This is the first time the SFD Boys Golf program qualified as a team for the State Tournament in Division I.

Congratulations to both our boys and girls cross country teams for finishing in 1st place in the CCL Championships on Saturday. Top performers include: Boys: Jacob Reash - 1st place, Charles Rizek - 3rd place, Luke Aaron - 4th place, Ashton Boyd - 6th place; Girls: Annie See - 1st place, Sarah Haunn - 2nd place, Evelyn Bishop - 4th place.

Visit https://www.stallionpride.com/announcements/2023-fall-postseason-information to check out the upcoming post season events for all the fall sports teams still in action, including Boys Soccer TONIGHT, Girls Volleyball on Thursday and Cross Country and Girls Soccer on Saturday.

Boxes Needed for Upcoming Canned Food Drive

We are looking for good packing boxes for our upcoming canned food drive. Please bring boxes to the main office. *Boxes can be broken down for easy transport to school, and we will put them together.

Fall ACT Prep Course - Register by Tomorrow, October 18

To help prepare for the National Test given on December 9th and other tests offered throughout the year

We are offering an ACT prep course to seniors, juniors, and sophomores (in Geometry or higher) to help them prepare for the upcoming tests. Please fill out the registration form (link below) and return the form with the payment ($175) by October 18th to Mrs. Garrick in room 114. Class size is limited to 30 students.

The Diagnostic test will be given on Saturday, October 21 here at St. Francis DeSales High School from 7:45am to noon.

Please contact Mrs. Garrick with any questions: garrickj@desales.co

Link for registration and course specifics

Serra Club Men's Luncheon - Sign Up by October 30

On Tuesday, November 7, DeSales will be sending a group of young men to the Josephinum for half a day to learn more about the many ways that God might call them to a vocation in the Church, including marriage, the priesthood, and religious life. Please have RSVP and permission slip in to either your son's theology teacher or Mr. Brayden Steller by Monday, October 30. Contact bsteller@desales.co with questions.

Mothers Club Bake Sale 

Our Halloween Bake Sale is approaching and we need your baked goods! The sale will be held during all lunch periods on Tuesday, October 24th. Popular treats are CAKE POPS, BROWNIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS, COOKIES, and CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS.

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/5080844AFA728A3F85-42500791-mothers#/

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

Discovery Nights for Future Stallions

Designed specifically for 6th, 7th and 8th grade prospective Stallion families, each informational session will focus on a unique strength of our St. Francis DeSales High School community. Visit https://www.sfdstallions.org/visit-sfd to register.

BE WHO YOU ARE AND BE THAT WELL

October 24, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm

Your four year journey should be filled with experiences and opportunities that are unique to your passions and purpose. No two students are alike...nor should be their experience. What will YOUR St. Francis DeSales High School experience look like?

THE VALUE OF A ST. FRANCIS DESALES HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

November 15, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm

We believe the value of a St. Francis DeSales High School education is priceless and we partner with our families to ensure affordable Catholic education for their children. In this November Discovery Night, we will discuss tuition, scholarships, and tuition assistance opportunities for families, as well as the lifelong dividends associated with a St. Francis DeSales High School education.

French Exchange Program This February

Our annual exchange program with our sister school in Normandy, France -- Institution Saint Joseph in Le Havre -- will be taking place this year from February 17 - March 2, 2024.

We are currently looking for families who are willing to host a student (or two) in their home during their visit. Students do not need to be enrolled in French at DeSales in order to host a student, as all students have a good proficiency in English. 

In addition, there is no fee associated with hosting a French Exchange student; all that needs to be provided is a place to stay, meals with your family and a sack lunch on most days. The exchange students will report each day to DeSales with your student and depart with them at the end of the day.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your student and your family to make a connection and learn about another culture. Please contact Mrs. Heather Evans if you are interested in hosting a student at evans@desales.co or your student can see her in room 121 to receive the necessary paperwork.

Early Voting On Issue 1

Below is information shared by the Catholic Conference of Ohio regarding Issue 1 on this November’s ballot. The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on public policy, advocating for the dignity of life at all stages, immigrants, Ohioans in need, and Catholic education. Click here to learn more.

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.