September 2023
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Our Mission
St. Francis DeSales High School shapes young men to be moral, ethical and responsible leaders by providing a personal, comprehensive, Catholic education based on the pillars of Faith, Brotherhood, and Tradition
A Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,

"Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily." - St. Francis deSales

The year is off to a wonderful beginning and our culture has never been better! Small occasions for serving God truly surround our students and faculty daily - from helping with a locker to carrying books to lifting another up through our words and actions. Every action matters, every word we speak makes an impact and thus we challenge one another to make it positive and thus serve God.
Congratulations to all of our honorees today - a supportive home makes a world of difference for student success.
May your days be filled with blessings!

God Bless,

Anastasia Quirk, Ph.D.
Parenting Teens Today: Tools for your Toolbox


Operation Parent is a locally founded organization set up to enrich the family dynamic and provide tools for developing strong relationships within the family from infancy through adolescence.

There will be a Colts Parent Club Meeting on September 6 at 6pm. All are welcome! Meet other parents to plan, share, and enrich our community!
Developing the Holistic Student (DHS Time)

Every Tuesday and Thursday we are offering post-secondary planning, mindfulness, intervention, leadership, prayer experiences and various options to students to develop as young men.

GPA Calculations, Goal Setting, KEES Money, and Being a DeSales Man
The first sessions of DHS are centered around preparation for the school year and setting oneself up for success both as an individual and as a class in order to build a strong, positive culture for the school.

UPCOMING EVENTS - YEARBOOK Make Up Photos!

Make Up Pictures for Yearbook (Grades 9-11) Sept 6 - Wear shirt and tie. Students who either missed the photo on orientation day or were not pleased with their original photo can have a new photo taken the morning of Sept. 6. Please let the front office know if your son needs a re-take.
Senior Parents

Thank you to all who attended the parent meeting! We'll send home the power point and we sent all of the handouts for those who missed the meeting home with your son.
Junior Parents

Retreat Sept 14, 15, 21, 22 (Optional overnights) - Earth and Spirit Center

Students can choose either a 1 day retreat on the Sept 14 or 21 or an overnight retreat beginning the evening of the 14-15 or 21-22.
Sophomore Parents

Retreat Sept 7, 8 - Mount St. Francis
Please keep our sophomores in your prayers as they work together to complete tasks, communicate clearly, and build the brotherhood that is DeSales.
PBL Week / Mission Moment

It was an exciting week at DeSales High School with our first PBL Week under our belt!
PBL - Exploding cake to count calories, The Third Vatican Council, Cardinal Virtues clothing lines, medical cures, and so much more! That's PBL - students are engaged in learning through problem solving, interactive learning, and collaborative groups. With 80 minute blocks during the week, students can dive deeper into a subject matter and really manipulate their learning!

Mission Moment - Each PBL week, the students have a designated time to continue the mission of DeSales through shared prayer, brotherhood bonding, and faith development. This week the students focused on engaging in the mass through participating and understanding.

We will continue to have open gym three days a week for students in academic good standing (All A's,B's, and C's). Study hall will be offered to every student 4 days per week with one required session.
Mark Your Calendar...
This Month... (and next)

September
1 Mass and Awards Day
Noon Dismissal
4 Labor Day - Campus Closed
6 Picture Makeup Day
18-22 Homecoming Week
20 ColtFest - Noon Dismissal
23 Homecoming Dance 8-11pm

October
Immersion Lottery
6-10 Fall Break
11 PSAT DeSales Live!
Parent Teacher Conferences
12:30-5:30p
18 College Fair 4-6 pm (DATE CHANGE)
17 ACT / Practice ACT / Senior Day of
Discovery, Noon Dismissal
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Refreshers, Reminders, and Repeated Information...


Parent Information Folder - We will be posting all handouts, forms, and pertinent information about academic programs in this folder throughout the year.



Tech Tips for Students: Check out these tech tips for your son!
Service Learning Program Opportunities

Freshmen - Church, School, or other Non-Profit
Sophomores - Any Non-Profit Agency
Juniors - Agency with Social Justice Focus
Seniors - Choice of Any of the Above

16 qualifying service hours are required for successful completion of an academic year. 8 of those hours are due by December 1, the final 8 by May 1!

If you have questions about service, please reach out to Mr. Kuchenbrod via email.
Medical Information!
We must work to prevent the spread of all viruses in our community.
Current Immunization form must be on file for all students please be sure this is updated in our front office.
STUDENT ATHLETES, FRESHMEN and Students taking Physical Education or related electives MUST have a CURRENT PHYSICAL on file in order to participate in athletic activites and PE Classes. 
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
WE WANT YOUR HELP!
Do you love DeSales? Do you want to share the benefits of becoming a Colt? We are hosting a Conversation Night with 8th grade families and current families. We would love to have your help!

Parent Volunteers are always needed. Safe environment training and a background check are required prior to volunteering or attending any field trips, Immersions, etc.
Policy, Procedures and Handbook
Belts - Solid Brown or Black and worn everyday! Be sure your son has the correct belt!
Contact Info
More Links
  • Educational Enhancement Days (EED): If your son is going to be out of school for a non-emergency or non-illness related event, please fill out the EED form at least 10 days prior to the absence. This form is available at the following link. All students are responsible for completing all work prior to their return! 2023-2024 EED Request Form
  • All parents helping around school, attending field trips, dances, or Immersion or working with students in any way MUST attend the Safe Environment Training and have a background check. Please use the link below to find dates for the Safe Environment Training. A background check will be sent to you upon request. Safe Environment Training