August 13, 2024

Opening Day: August 21


We are very excited to welcome all students back for the 2024-2025 school year next Wednesday, August 21. Please take a moment to review a few details pertaining directly to our Opening Day.


Start time: 7:44am - Students will report to Homeroom.


Students are permitted to be out of uniform on the first day of school (see “out of uniform” policy in Family Handbook); however, they will receive a free (lightweight heather purple) t-shirt upon arrival to school, and are expected to wear the shirt that day. Freshmen will receive their t-shirts tomorrow at Orientation day.


Lunch will be provided at no charge for each student.


Dismissal is at 1:30pm. Students who ride Columbus City School buses will need to find another ride home at the early dismissal time. The Gahanna-Jefferson Public School bus will be here to transport students at the 1:30pm dismissal time.

Mark Your Calendar!

Get ready for a new school year at our Parent Partnership Night!

  • 5pm-6:15pm: Food trucks onsite to purchase a quick bite to eat
  • 6:30pm: Welcome in gym and meet your student's teachers!

Traffic Flow Procedures During School Year


To prepare for the upcoming school year, please click here to view our daily traffic procedures.

New School Lunch Account System


An email was sent to sophomores, juniors and seniors last week with instructions on how to set up your Meal Magic account. Registration to the new site is required for all students who wish to utilize our daily lunch service.


Freshmen will receive their log in information tomorrow, August 14, at the Class of 2028 Orientation.

Summer Reading Challenge


Last photo in our Summer Reading Challenge! Where is Mr. Garrick? Everyone participating in the Summer Reading Challenge will submit their answers at the beginning of the school year, and those with the correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.



SFD Common Read Update: The books for our Common Read, Legacy of Mercy: A True Story of Murder and a Mother’s Mercy, have yet to arrive at our school. We will send an email to all families and students when we receive them. Thank you for your patience.

Upcoming Events

Class of 2028 Orientation

When: August 14 beginning at 12:30pm; check-in between 12pm-12:15pm

Class of 2028 Parents: You will join us at St. Matthias church for a prayer service beginning at 6pm. A family meeting and social will take place directly following.

Special Note: The school bookstore will be open from 12:00pm-1:00pm and from 7:00-8:00pm for parent and student shopping.


Stallion Golf Outing

When: August 18

Where: The Links at Echo Springs


First Day of School

When: August 21; early dismissal at 1:30pm

Please note: Students who ride Columbus City School buses will need to find another ride home at the early dismissal time. The Gahanna-Jefferson Public School bus will be here to transport students at the 1:30pm dismissal time.


School Picture Day

When: August 22

Students will wear their traditional uniform for picture day. Visit https://shop.hrimaging.com/ to order picture packages online.


Parent Partnership Night

When: August 28 beginning at 6:30pm

Where: SFD Gymnasium

All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend!


Labor Day - No Classes

When: September 2


Eucharistic Adoration

When: September 6 

Where: SFD Chapel

Parents: Sign up here to join us this year for Eucharistic Adoration.


Generosity Meets Gratitude Breakfast

When: September 6 at 8:45am

Where: SFD Cafeteria

Invitations were mailed home to *2024-25 scholarship recipients and their families earlier this summer (*excluding Merit and NHS Scholarship winners). Contact Karen Cofojohn at cofojohn@desales.co if you have any questions.


Fall Awards Assembly

When: September 6 at 9:45am

Where: SFD Gymnasium

We will recognize all current sophomores, juniors and seniors that achieved four quarters on Honor Roll during the 2023-24 school year, as well as the 2024-25 scholarship recipients.


To view the 2024-2025 school calendar, visit www.sfdstallions.org/calendar.

Substitute Teacher Volunteers


If your schedule allows, we invite you to sign up to be on our substitute teacher volunteer list. By filling out this form you are indicating your interest in being contacted to substitute teach at SFDHS. Thanks in advance!

Nominate an amazing teacher for being a hero!


Kleenex is celebrating 100 years of strength and rewarding 10 teachers, 10 schools, and 10 nominators with prizes as a part of the Heroes of the Classroom contest. Enter below and share how you've seen a teacher make others feel strong and leave an impact!


Click here to submit a nomination! Submit your nomination by September 14, 2024.

Nurse's Notes


All students in the class of 2025 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. 

Spiritual Reflection

Loving God, the shepherd who seeks us always, in your kingdom where the last are first and the first are last, may humility flow like a river to remove the pride that keeps us from being your children. May we trust in you alone. Grant this in the name of Christ our Lord and Brother. Amen.