June 4, 2024

Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to the 200 newest alumni of St. Francis DeSales High School. We had a wonderful time celebrating the class of 2024 at their Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony. Visit www.sfdstallions.org/class-of-2024 to see the outstanding listing of their scholarships and grants, as well as what colleges and universities these students will be attending next fall.


A special shout out to SFD alumnus Fr. Jerry Rodenfels who celebrated his 50th Jubilee in the priesthood this past May. He concelebrated at the class of 2024 Baccalaureate Mass last Thursday.


Discover more about his journey to priesthood with images and video, as part of our Alumni Recognitions Wall tribute, showcasing all those who have answered God's call to serve the Catholic Faith. Click here!

Thank you to junior Alex Vura for creating the website which now houses The Quill magazine. Check it out here!

Congrats to the 2024-25 Student Council Officers: Carter Ward - Student Council President, Eunice Otu-Danquah - Student Council Vice President, Samuel Gnani - Senior Class President, McKenzie Amonor - Senior Class Vice President, Ben Reither - Junior Class President, Will Hartman - Junior Class Vice President, Abena Chrappah - Sophomore Class President, and Tommy Tegeler - Sophomore Class Vice President. 


Spring Sports in Postseason Play


Congratulations to all of the track and field athletes that competed at the state meet on Friday and Saturday. Special congratulations to our 4x100m relay for finishing in 8th place (McKenzie Amonor, Katherine Dortmund, Lindsey Jewett and Kenyetietta Quinn) and the 4x200m relay for finishing in 2nd place (Katherine Dortmund, Isabella Swallow, Lindsey Jewett and Kenyetietta Quinn).


Good luck to our girls lacrosse team in the Division II State Semifinal vs. Indian Hill tonight at 7pm at Roger Glass Stadium.


Good luck to our boys lacrosse team in the Division II State Semifinal vs. Bellbrook on Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm at Roger Glass Stadium.


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.

Reminders to the Class of 2024


Final Transcripts

A 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.


Professional Photos from Graduation Day

HR Imaging has photos from Graduation Day; be sure to set up an account at myshop.hrimaging.com to view photos.

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!

Join Our Team


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





Photo of the Week

Upcoming Events

Underclassmen Exams

When: May 31 - June 5

Dismissal at 11:30am


Last Day of School

When: June 5


Used Uniform Sale hosted by the Mothers Club

When: July 13 from 9am - Noon

Where: SFD Cafeteria

Uniform items will be sold at deeply discounted prices.


To view the 2023-2024 school calendar, visit www.sfdstallions.org/calendar.

Our 15th Annual 2024 Stallion Golf Outing will be on Sunday, August 18 at The Links at Echo Springs. Time to line up those ringers and round up some hole sponsors! Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.  All proceeds benefit STALLION ATHLETICS. Don't wait to register! Once we hit 36 foursomes, we shut down registration. This outing fills up quickly!  Click on this link for LIVE REGISTRATION and more details: https://www.sfdstallions.org/stallion-golf-outing.

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.

Spiritual Reflection

Lord, just as in the days of Jesus, we are pressured today by our society to compartmentalize and personalize our faith, to leave it out of the public sphere. Give us the courage and the love to live out our faith boldly, that it might inform the way we live, vote, and govern. While repaying to Cesar what belongs to Cesar, may we always repay to God what belongs to God. Amen.