Reminder: Christmas Break begins Saturday, December 20, and ends after Sunday, January 4. When students return on Monday, January 5, it is an In-Service Day with noon dismissal for students. The school offices and building are closed

December 24-January 4. Merry Christmas to all!

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

The message below is signed by SFHS Faculty and Staff to show our appreciation for your contribution to the Christmas Gift Fund. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Congratulations to the 57 students from the Class of 2026 who earned the recognition of Illinois State Scholar! This is a prestigious recognition of academic achievement presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

This outstanding representation accounts for 34% of the senior class. It is the highest number of scholars we have had since 2018, when 61 students were honored (31% of that class).

Each State Scholar will receive a congratulatory letter and a Certificate of Achievement from ISAC. Our 2026 Illinois State Scholars are listed on our website here. Congratulations to all!

Junior and senior students are invited to attend our Spartan Alumni Panel at 12:05 p.m. Monday, January 5, in the Rosmonowski Room! The panel begins after our early dismissal and lasts until approximately 1:00 p.m. Please note this is the first day back from Christmas Break.

Recent Spartan grads will share about their college experience during this informal gathering. Lunch is provided and student questions encouraged!

Limited space! RSVP here by January 2 to claim your spot!

The Sophomore Retreat is a graduation requirement and is held at the Riverwoods Christian Center in St. Charles on Wednesday, January 28. Sophomores will report to homeroom and are bussed to Riverwoods. Please note no sophomores can drive themselves to the retreat. Students will return to SFHS by 2:30 p.m.

Sophomores: Dress in Outta Uniform, bring a lunch with your name clearly labeled, and do not bring tablets, schoolwork, etc.

The Sophomore Retreat is run by the Mission and Ministry Team and the Pastoral Ministry staff. The retreat will consist of activities, reflection, prayer, meditation, and talks which focus on the theme of the Body of Christ.

Students who do not attend MUST attend the retreat make-up on Friday, February 27, at SFHS.

Teachers are alerted that sophomores will miss class. Students do not need a planned absence, and parents do not need to report their child absent from class if they are at the retreat.

Questions? Email Kirsten Ras at kras@sfhscollegeprep.org

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 25th annual Toy Drive and Gift Card Collection to benefit our friends and neighbors in need! We had an incredible response from our school community and we are so grateful!

Nurturing Wisdom Tutoring offers an ACT Prep Class specifically for SFHS students. The class consists of 15 sessions with an instructor via Zoom from 7:00-8:45 p.m. on most Mondays and Thursdays starting Thursday, January 8.

The class is $775, which includes test prep materials, practice tests, and detailed score reports. Click here for more information and to register.

Our Annual Ensuring Our Future Auction, is Saturday, February 28! This is the biggest fundraising event of the year for our school and we need your support.

• Attend: Purchase tickets and view sponsorship opportunities
• Win up to $7,500: Buy raffle tickets here
• Donate auction items
• Support financially: make a donation

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.

View the recap of our Project Park Safely meeting in our email here.

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:

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

Parents may indicate they wish to reserve the spot on the pledge or online donation form. We will share more detailed information via email after the Thanksgiving holiday related to the logistics of future parking at SFHS. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to a member of our Advancement Team.

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 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.