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

Our Senior Parent Coffee with the Counselors is at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, in the Rosmonowski Room. Presented by counselors Bridget Buckley and Adam Lindley, this event will cover a variety of resources and information about the college application and selection process.

Topics include: completing a college application, using Naviance, requesting recommendations and transcripts, the Common Application, scholarships, and other general questions. Attendance is limited. To RSVP, email Michele LeBeau at mlebeau@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Questions? Contact Bridget Buckley at bbuckley@sfhscollegeprep.org or

Adam Lindley at alindley@sfhscollegeprep.org.

We're hiring a Head Coach for Boys Lacrosse and Assistant Coaches for Boys Volleyball and Wrestling. Visit our Employment Page for more details and how to apply.

The Spartan Family Tailgate is 4:30-7:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, at Kuhn Memorial Stadium. Join the SFHS Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and school spirit. Enjoy a classic tailgate dinner (hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, desserts, and soft drinks), lawn games, Spartanwear sales, a 50/50 raffle, and a special performance by the SFHS Music Ensemble. Stick around as Spartan Football takes on Loyola Academy (5:00 and 7:30 p.m.) plus exciting performances from our dance team, cheer squad, choir, and marching band!

Tailgate Volunteers & Donations Needed: Help us make this event a success; sign up to volunteer or donate food/drinks by clicking here!

Premium Tailgate Parking on Sale Soon: A limited number of premium parking spaces for the tailgate will go on sale Friday, September 12. Details and link coming soon!

On Monday evening, we held a Ribbon Cutting and Official Blessing of the new North Hallway, which includes the Phase 2 work of our "Progress Can't Wait - Secure Our Future Today" Capital Campaign. Thank you to our Board of Directors, Campaign Donors, and Faculty and Staff who joined us and made this outstanding improvement to our beloved school possible. To learn more and join us on the next phase of our campaign, visit sfhscollegeprep.org/progress.

Are you interested in becoming a parent ambassador? We need you! SFHS has a powerful story to tell prospective families, and our Parent Ambassador Team helps share that story by creating enthusiasm and increasing enrollment in partnership with the Admissions Office. Parent Ambassadors help with:

• Making follow-up phone calls to families after a Shadow Day
  
• Being a visible and welcoming presence at various Admissions events
  
• Assisting with outreach efforts to connect with future Spartan families
  

Your voice as an SFHS parent will provide valuable insight and connection for those just beginning their journey with us.

Interested? Email Pat Jacobsen, Director of Admissions, at pjacobsen@sfhscollegeprep.org.

College Information Night: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, Kuhn Cultural Arts Center. Bridget Buckley, Director of Counseling, will present general information for parents on college planning. The program will include an overview of the key factors in college admissions and explain the major steps in the college planning process. Parents of current juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to attend but all parents are welcome.

Sophomore Parents Coffee with the Counselors: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 4, Rosmonowski Family Media Room. A 60-minute presentation on continued academic and career development success, looking ahead to junior year, peer pressure, responsible digital citizenship, and the Naviance Career Exploration program. RSVP by Tuesday, September 2, by emailing mlebeau@sfhscollegeprep.org. If you cannot attend but would like the information, please contact Mrs. LeBeau after the presentation is held.

College Applications Essay and Personal Statement Night: 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, Kuhn Cultural Arts Center. This event is open to all students and parents. Julie Nelson, an admissions counselor from Xavier University, will discuss topics specifically dealing with:

• Writing essays for college applications
• Personal statements
• Essay Prompts
• Examples of well-written and poorly written college essays
• How to make a college application unique and standout

Questions? Email Mr. Lindley at alindley@sfhscollegeprep.org.

The Irish Fellowship Educational and Cultural Foundation Scholarship is need-based and awarded to a full-time student(s) with preference given to freshmen and sophomores of Irish descent. The award ranges between $2,000 and $3,000 and is applied to your SFHS tuition. Applications are due by Friday, September 5.

For consideration, applicants must complete the following two requirements:

1.) An original essay of 300 words or less (double-spaced) explaining the impact your Irish American identity has in your life and what Irish culture means to you.

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

Email your essays as attachments to Janet Thelen in the Business Office at jthelen@sfhscollegeprep.org with the subject line Irish Fellowship Scholarship Application.

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 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.