Celebrations or news to share? Please contact Jamie Lavigueur at jlavigueur@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Mid-quarter progress checks are available in mySFHS at 3:00 p.m. today, Friday, April 17. Students, along with their parents/guardians, should check current academic progress. Students are encouraged to contact their teacher if there is a question concerning a specific course grade.

7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 - admission is free! Join us for the 2026 Art & Jazz Showcase, an evening highlighting the talents of our Visual Artists and the SFHS Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

New this year! The Pastoral Ministry Department is excited to offer a retreat for our recent grads! This optional, co-ed retreat is from 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19-10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien (where Kairos is held!)

Registration opens at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23 in mySFHS within the Resources Board in the Class of 2026 Tile. Registration closes at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 1. Space is limited; first-come, first-served!

Seniors Parents: Please join us for the Senior Parent Social and Cocktail Reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Student Union (SFHS cafeteria).

Cocktails and light appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP here by April 24.

We are asking every family to participate in our Annual Parent Pledge - please complete the form in mySFHS asap and no later than Friday, May 8.

Many are surprised to learn that tuition covers only 80% of the actual cost to educate a student. This leaves a "gap" of $3,600 per student—a space filled every year by the generous donations of parents, alumni, and friends. Your pledge isn't just a donation; it’s an investment that reaches our classrooms directly, providing the resources our faculty and students need to excel.

Completing your pledge is simple:

1. Log in to mySFHS.
2. Click the yellow banner at the top of your account page.
3. Note you only need to submit one form per family.

The SFHS Business Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to a student in the Class of 2027 or 2028 (rising junior or senior for the 2026-2027 school year). This scholarship, awarded by the Scholarship Committee, is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship named in honor of a grandparent of two SFHS alumni. Criteria include good academic standing (3.0 GPA); an interest in business/entrepreneurship; and demonstration of financial need.

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Copy of your 2025-2026 report card

2. Indication of what business courses you completed and are enrolled in for fall of 2026-2027 (Business Communications, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Honors Accounting II, Consumer Education)

3. An original essay of 250 words or less (double-spaced) explaining your need for support, your interest in business/entrepreneurship, and if awarded, how it will assist you in future endeavors

Materials should be attached to an email with the subject “Business Scholarship” to Beth Brown in the Advancement Office at ebrown@sfhscollegeprep.org. Applications are due by April 24, 2026.

Grandparents of freshman students are invited to our campus on Friday, April 24, to celebrate the very important relationship they have in the lives of their grandchild.

• 8:00-10:15 a.m.
• Friday, April 24
• St. Francis High School Campus
• 2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton

Together, they will enjoy a special morning that includes Mass, a light breakfast, and an optional tour. The deadline to RSVP is today Friday, April 17: please RSVP with the grandparent(s)' information. This is used to make name tags and mail a commemorative photo.

The College of DuPage is hosting a career-focused panel discussion with data analytics and business intelligence professionals from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 29, at the COD Main Campus in Glen Ellyn; Student Services Center (SSC) in Room 2201 (Board Room). Panelists will share about their roles, the ‘day-to-day’ of their job, how Data Analytics is utilized in their company, and the impact made by this skill set. Students will:

• Learn about the skills that employers are seeking.
• Explore career paths and tools.
• Get advice on breaking into the field.
• Engage in a Q&A with panelists.

Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. Registration is required; seating is limited. Click here to register and for more information.

All are invited to attend the SFHS Fathers' Club Pickleball Tournament from noon-2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Pickled in Wheaton. Cost is $20 per team and top three places receive a cash prize!

Click here for more information or to register!

The Class of 2026 Graduation Liturgy and Commencement is 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 17, in the Spyglass Athletic Center. Detailed information is now posted in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Class of 2026 tile.

The Senior Celebration is a parent-planned event created to give seniors an unforgettable send-off before they set sail toward their next chapter. The information is kept secret from students until they receive their official invitation.

The Senior Celebration Tile is now live in mySFHS within the Resource Board. Senior parents are asked to review the tile for event details, registration information, permission slips, volunteer opportunities, deadlines for memory lane submissions, and more.

Only parents can access the tile...please keep the information secret from students!

We will share more detailed information about the logistics of parking at SFHS in the coming weeks!

View the recap of our Project Park Safely meeting in our email here. Please note we will continue to offer seniors who have a parking spot the opportunity to purchase a painted parking spot, click here for more information.

Out of appreciation for current parents making a major gift commitment, we are offering the following options to ensure your child has an onsite parking space during the school day at the following levels. These spots will also be exempt from any parking fees that may be in place in the upcoming years:

• $3,000: Spot for one year
• $5,000: Spot for two years
• $10,000: Spot for three years

Registration is now open for SFHS Summer Camps, featuring a wide variety of programs for students in grades 1–12! Click here to learn more.

The Glenbard Parent Speakers Series offers a free, open to all resource featuring world-renowned authors and clinicians who present relevant, research-based teaching to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. No registration, no subscription! Click here for more information.

Service Opportunity: Please consider committing to cook individually packaged meals with family or friends for those who access DuPage PADS Interim Housing Center. Residents do not have access to full kitchens and rely on volunteers to provide meals. To learn more and access a calendar to sign up for a day to cook, click here.

Opt-In for Text Messages: In the event of an inclement weather schedule change or emergency, we send text message notifications to parents in addition to an email and phone call. Parents must opt-in to receive text messages, but the process is simple! Just text "Yes" to 79041 and then save the number as SFHS in your contacts so you don't miss the message.

Mothers' Club Volunteers: See all Spartan Store volunteer shifts and Mothers' Club committee volunteer opportunities here.

2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year Calendar: Access all calendars in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Dean's Tile.

Lunch Menu: Visit fdmealplanner.com and search for "St. Francis High School". The link is also posted in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Food Service tile.