Spring Greetings;

I hope this edition of DeTales finds you and your family doing well. It is hard to imagine that we are more than a week into the “official” start of Spring. As the old saying goes “If you do not like the weather in Ohio, wait a day as it will certainly change.” And while the temperatures have certainly fluctuated in recent days, the lengthening of daylight has provided a nice sense of energy to our school as we rapidly approach our final academic term. The Saint Francis DeSales High School students and staff have been very busy with their academic obligations.  More importantly, as a faith community we have been actively participating in our Lenten journey. In this season of Lent we have been provided with opportunities to pray, fast, and to give alms as we anticipate the celebration of Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus.

As people of faith we realize that it is through the gift of Christ’s resurrection that we are given the opportunity to celebrate the awesome gift of life. It seems to me that when you combine the joy associated with Easter and the beauty and rebirth associated with Spring we are blessed with an affirmation of Christ’s abundant love.

I think it important to note as the leader of this school I find the Lenten season to be an excellent time to affirm the Gospel messages that are fundamental to our faith. I am most pleased that our teachers do an outstanding job of seizing the teachable moments associated with this holy season.

I am prayerful that as we move forward in this Holy Week that each of you will be graced with the peace and serenity to reflect on Christ’s example of unconditional love. Christ’s death and resurrection provides each of us with the gift of eternal life. During this solemn time of retreat and reflection please take the occasion to give thanks to God for his gifts of life and love. 

In closing, find comfort in knowing that our community’s prayers are with you and your family.  I humbly request that you take time to pray for those community intentions that will be placed on our Lenten prayer cross; in addition, please keep in your prayers our families who may be traveling to be with loved one’s for Easter. May the peace and love of our Savior continue to accompany you and your families during this powerful time of the year.

Peace and God’s Blessings,

Dan Garrick ‘79

Principal

Stallions in the Spotlight

Advocacy Day for Catholic Education at the Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Catholic Conference’s Advocacy Day is April 9th. It runs from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm at the Statehouse. The Conference's goal is to have a  group of parents on hand that day to discuss Catholic education with legislators, highlighting its impact on students and families.  

You can contact Alison Metzger at the Diocesan office via email if you are able to attend or have questions. Her email address is ametzger@columbuscatholic.org. Thank you for considering lending your voice to support Catholic Education with our state government.

Summer 2025 Trip

to Germany Poland Czech Republic Hungary

The group will visit Berlin, Dresden, Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Prague, and Budapest.

Contact Mr Ulry for questions ulry@desales.co for more information. The tour is filling up!

Future Entrepreneurs at it again in partnership with

2 Horse Apparel!

The Semester Two Entrepreneurship class has a new online ‘Stallion Store’ with new items! 

These store items are all ideas from the students within our class. One of our products coming to the store that we would like to highlight is a t-shirt with a customizable last/first name on the back and sport/activity on the front! This would be perfect for any parents but, especially the parents of spring athletes! 

The store opens on March 26th and will close on April 11th. These could be perfect graduation gifts, birthday gifts, or just an end of the year memento! Items can be picked up at school by students, or delivered to your home. The items will be delivered in mid-May. 

Portions of the proceeds will go to charities such as the Brian Muha foundation, canned food drive and a scholarship fund for aspiring student entrepreneurs!

Scholarship Applications for Seniors

Deadline: March 31

The Tim Woodward Memorial Scholarship

This $7,000 scholarship is funded by the family and friends of Timothy A. Woodward, a young man who was a member of the St. Francis DeSales class of 1984. He was especially proud of graduating from St. Francis DeSales and The Ohio State University. The recipient must be a graduating senior planning to attend The Ohio State University, be active in community service or school, be self motivated, have compassion for others, maintain a 3.0 GPA and display financial need. Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Tim Woodward Memorial Scholarship Application

The Leroy Greffin Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of world and/or US history, political science and/or archeology. Special consideration will be given to students with an interest in teaching or those that have a passion for mentoring and/or tutoring. This award was established in honor of Leroy Greffin, who served as a teacher at Brookfield High School in Brookfield, Illinois for over thirty years. He was well known for his innovative teaching style, accuracy for historic details and outstanding debate skills. He served as a mentor to students, families and fellow educators. Due to Mr. Greffin’s strong Catholic faith and his personal mission that parallels St. Francis DeSales High School, his sister Dorothy Dellamaria, son Lee Greffin Jr., and niece Linda Saunders established this scholarship in his name. Deadline: March 31, 2024.

The Leroy Greffin Scholarship Application

ICYMI on Social Media!

We were grateful to have had DeSales alumnus Dom Tiberi ‘77 on campus last Wednesday, delivering a powerful message about the dangers of distracted driving as part of Maria’s message. His dedication to spreading awareness has impacted countless lives. It marked the 159th presentation, and we're honored to be a part of this crucial mission. Thank you, Dom Tiberi! Also, a special thanks to Traffic Officer Robert Barrett from Columbus Division of Police for being here as well.

In celebration of Women's History Month, we have been excited to spotlight outstanding members of our St. Francis DeSales High School community each Sunday in March! Meet Stella Abad '25

If you missed these highlights, make sure you are following @sfdstallions on

Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Program Director and Instructor

Saint Francis DeSales High School is seeking to fill a full time position for a Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Program Director and Instructor.

Preferred candidates for this position should either be a licensed educator or have had previous teaching experience. Not only will this individual be responsible for teaching courses in the area of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, but they will oversee the start of this new program that involves preparing students with the operational knowledge in applying procedures and techniques used in athletic training as well as in the care of athletic injuries and therapeutic exercise. This individual will plan, organize, and implement hands-on instruction aligned with state and Diocesan standards.

Salary is predicated according to the Central Ohio Association of Catholic Educators Payment Scale while Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available along with a 403 b Matching Program. All interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Vice Principal of Academics, Mr. Jim Jones at jones@desales.co. Please visit our school website at sfdstallions.org for more information regarding our academic as well as co-curricular programs. 

Extra Kitchen Utensils?

The DeSales Culinary Club is in need of your support! If you have any gently used kitchen utensils (large serving spoons, whisks, spatulas, tongs, mixing bowls) or aprons, please send them our way! You can send in your items with your child and deliver them to Mrs. King.

Prom and After Prom 2024

Prom tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets online go to the link below. To purchase tickets in person see Mrs. Mascarin before or after school in room 209. 

All students must have prom permission slips submitted, and if bringing a guest from another school the appropriate permission slip is signed by the guest's school administration.

Please visit our Prom/After Prom webpage at https://www.sfdstallions.org/stallion-spotlight/2024-prom for tickets and imporant forms.

***Please note that The Lakes Golf and Country Club will not be open for photos prior to Prom.***

Guidance News

Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors: April 10

Attention Class of 2025 Students and Families! Save the date for this amazing opportunity to hear presentations from college admissions professionals on a variety of topics including college cost, college athletics, selective admissions, the college application, and more. RSVP Here!

AP Exam Fee Information

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will begin the week of May 6th. All AP students should have received a letter indicating the AP exams they are registered for as well as their total fee owed. The CollegeBoard charges a fee of $98 per exam. Students are asked to submit their payment via cash or check (payable to St. Francis Desales) to Mrs. Hoyer in the Student Services Center no later than April 15th. If your student did not receive a letter regarding fees, please reach out to the AP Coordinator, Katie Shelton at shelton@desales.co

Columbus Catholic Schools College Success Summit: April 17

Save the date for this is a Diocesan-wide event for students and parents of the Class of 2024!

Register by scanning the QR Code.

Dispatch's Student of the Week

Participating high school principals, teachers and guidance counselors nominate students each week who have shown outstanding academic and school achievement, and/or community service.

Voting is open until noon on Thursday.

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, Sarah Evans-Jacobs will follow up with more information.

From the Student Wellness Team

The truth about VAPING!



-Did you know that most e-cigarettes (vapes) contain nicotine?

>>>Some vape product labels do not disclose that they contain nicotine and are marketed as containing 0% nicotine, when, in fact, they do contain nicotine.

Visit https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/ for more facts and resources to quit.

Nurse's Notes

We have seen an increase in illness over the past few weeks, including Influenza A. Please keep your student/s home if they have a fever of 100.4F or higher or are visibly ill with a continuous cough or other severe symptoms to prevent spread of illness. Here is an Influenza Fact Sheet you can review at your convenience. 

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.