Name on Graduation Diploma

On Thursday, September 28, seniors will receive a Google Form to review their name as it will appear on their diploma, and if needed, make any changes that they want made to their name. Please submit confirmation by Friday, October 6.

Early Bird Pricing Ends Sunday, October 1st

Friends in the Courtyard event tickets are a great value at $75. Get yours before the price increases to $85 on Sunday, October 1st (11:59pm). If you’re looking for the absolute best value, check out the Purple Package too!

The Barrel is back!

We are taking pre-orders on authentic bourbon barrels from distillers like Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, and other iconic distillers! These barrels make terrific features in every bourbon lover's home, and for each donation of $250 you can roll out your own barrel after the event! Barrels will be used to decorate the space for FITC and be available for pick up after the event. Don’t wait, get yours today before the price increase to $300 occurs on October 1st!

Win $10,000!

Even if you can’t make it to Friends in the Courtyard, don’t miss your chance at winning big in our annual $10,000 Raffle! Tickets can be purchased separately through our online link. All raffle proceeds will continue to benefit our Athletic Department. 

Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized by the National College Board this fall: senior Maria Thomas (National Semi-Finalist; she scored in the top 16,0000 nationally on the PSAT and will be considered for Finalist); senior Brandon Heil (National Commended Student); seniors Emmanuel Seidu, Michael Amoaka, and Yaw Opoku-Kesse (National African American Award Recognition); senior Isabella Felter and junior Jaime Rodriguez (National Hispanic Award Recognition).

Thank you to members of the Stallions for Life club who volunteered last Thursday at Pregnancy Decision Health Center’s annual fundraising dinner.

Principal Garrick was able to spend some time with the Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus and Dr. Adam Dufault, Superintendent of Schools, at last Friday's Varsity Football game at St. Charles.

Congratulations to our Class of 2027 Student Council Representatives. Pictured, bottom row (from L to R): Emersyn Gibson, Faith Fekru, Afia Oduro, Natalie Garcia; back row (from L to R): Owen Gibson, Bridget Moriarty, Olivia Strickland, Abena Chrappah, Carlos Alamo, Allison Heil, Ben Kirby, Isaac Reash, Tommy Tegeler. Not pictured: Bridget Bogue 

Franciscan Loop for Morning and Afternoon Traffic

Reminder to Parents: we are now using Franciscan Loop on the north side of the school building when entering the campus in the morning and exiting the campus in the afternoon. Please note: There is to be no student pick up from the St. Matthias School's parking lot.

Also, for the safety of our students, there is to be no student dropped off or picked up along Karl Road.

Parent-Teacher Conferences 

Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 4 from 6pm to 8pm. Meeting slots will be eight minutes in length, five minutes for discussion with the teacher and three minutes for the parent(s) to travel to their next destination.

Sign up here for a conference appointment(s): https://www.signupgenius.com/org/SFDHS2023OctoberPTC#/

ACT Prep Course - Save the Date

Just a heads up! We are facilitating an ACT Prep Course to help prepare students for the ACT national testing date of December 9th. Diagnostic test and classes will span mid-October to the beginning of December. Information on how to register will be in next week's DeTales.

Share in the Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

This year the St. Francis DeSales High School's Performing Arts department will be presenting Lewis Carroll’s iconic classic Alice in Wonderland adapted by Anne Coulter Martens. The play is the story of a young girl, Alice, (played by freshman Dera Hicks-Prieto) who falls down a rabbit hole and finds all sorts of interesting adventures await her in the land of wonder! It is a more delightful place for the audience than it is for Alice, who is trying desperately to get back home. She tries to get help from the Mad Hatter (sophomore Ava Manfresca), the March Hare (sophomore Emma Minser) and from the very nice Cheshire Cat (sophomore Ben Reither), along with a wide cast of other interesting favorites. Come and join the tea party on Saturday, October 21 at 7pm and/or Sunday, October 22 at 3pm. Tickets will be available on the school's website -- www.sfdstallions.org -- beginning Friday, October 13. All seats are reserved. Adult tickets are $10, and student tickets are $5. Come and share in the adventures of Alice in Wonderland.

Interested in participating in a Winter or Spring Sport?

The Winter and Spring Sport Registration periods are now open in FinalForms! If you have a child who intends to try out or participate in a sport this school year, please log into your FinalForms account and click +Add Sports/Activities next to your student's name and grade.

If this is your child's first sport of the school year, additional OHSAA Forms will need to be completed after you have made your sport selections. If your child later decides not to try out or participate, you may remove the sport selection in FinalForms at any time before the registration window closes.

Click here for registration deadlines:  www.stallionpride.com/announcements/2023/9/26/winter-and-spring-registration-windows-now-open.

FAQs on Issue 1

Register to Vote by October 10th

Below is information shared by the Catholic Conference of Ohio. 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.

This November, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, a proposed change to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine abortion into law. Check out this Frequently Asked Questions document to help answer questions such as:

• Will miscarriage care or ectopic pregnancy treatment be denied if Issue 1 fails?

• Doesn’t Issue 1 simply restore Ohio back to when Roe v. Wade was in effect?

• How is the Church helping pregnant women in need?  

Register to vote or update your information by October 10th at www.voteohio.gov.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship for Catholic High School Tuition Assistance

The Ohio Charity Foundation, Inc. and the Ohio Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce

that, for the 2023-2024 school year, many $1,000 scholarships will once again be made available for Catholic students in grades 9-12 attending Catholic High Schools in Ohio.

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship application may be found on the Ohio Charity Foundation website at: https://ohiocharityfoundation.org/scholarships/. Applications must be received (not postmarked) by the Knights of Columbus by Friday, November 24, 2023 and may be submitted via email or US mail.  

Applicants must submit an SFD transcript along with their application and may obtain one from their School Counselor or from Mrs. Hoyer, our Registrar. 

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. Pre-register for one event, or attend them all, to discover for yourself the St. Francis DeSales difference. Visit https://www.sfdstallions.org/visit-sfd to register.

EMPOWERING STUDENTS FOR LIFE

October 3, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm

In our first Discovery Night of the season, we will explore the mission of St. Francis DeSales High School to prepare the mind, body and spirit of each student. Discover how our unique academic programming, rooted in the Catholic tradition, prepares students to be leaders in and out of the classroom.

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.