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

Our two FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics teams competed in the League Championship with 26 other teams on February 14 in Flossmoor. Both teams have been working to design, fabricate, test, and optimize a robot for competition since September.

SFHS Rookie team Robo Spartans finished as the top performing rookie team and overcame extensive damage during the day with a rebuild in the pit work area. AJ B. '28 and Colin K. '28 operated the robot to a 9-6 record. In their final qualification match, they partnered with Spartan Robotics, and their alliance defeated the alliance made up of Glenbard South and Wheaton Academy: 141-66.  

2nd year team Spartan Robotics entered the day 4th in the standings. Grace M. '26 and Aiden Z. '26 guided their robot “Robotouille” to a 14-1 record and 2nd place at the end of the qualifying rounds. Matthew H. '27 supported the team with scouting and strategy. As the Captain of the 2nd Alliance, Spartan Robotics reached the finals and qualified for the Illinois State Championship March 6-7 at Northern Illinois University. Spartan Robotics is currently ranked in the top 6% of teams in the world. Best of luck at State!

Junior parents are invited to join the Counseling Department for an information session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, in the Rosmonowski Room.

Junior counselors Adam Lindley and Bridget Buckley will speak about the college exploration and application process. Space is limited. To RSVP, please email Michele LeBeau at mlebeau@sfhscollegeprep.org.

The World Language National Honor Societies commend students for their dedication and high achievement in Chinese, French, and Spanish. All information about each language’s honor society is located in mySFHS within the Resource Board. Please read all bylaws carefully before completing an application.

All applications are due Friday, March 6, to the corresponding Chapter Advisor. 

Contact the Chapter Advisors with any questions: Ms. Wen (Chinese NHS), Mrs. Nicolella (French NHS), and Ms. Barclay (Spanish NHS). The induction ceremony is 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Current members who are graduating seniors are invited to be recognized at the event. 

Save the Date for the Illinois National College Fair, held 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Moraine Valley Community College. Click here for more information!

The Mother-Son Brunch is 10:00 a.m. Sunday, March 15, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn. All SFHS moms and sons are invited to enjoy Mass with brunch following. Register here!

Our biggest fundraising event of the year - the Ensuring Our Future Auction - is Saturday, February 28! Join us for this spectacular event at the Marriott Naperville,1801 Naper Boulevard.

✨ Attend the Auction! Tickets are $150 each and include open bar and a plated gourmet dinner.

✨ Purchase Raffle Tickets: Three chances to win - winner need not be present! 1st Place: $7,500 cash or 26-27 tuition credit; 2nd Place: $2,000; 3rd Place: $500.

All proceeds directly benefit the SFHS experience for our amazing students and faculty. Plus, all donations are tax-deductible!

Did you see the live auction items we shared in our email this week? Don't miss the opportunity to win big - be ready to bid!

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.

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.

Social Media, Screen Time & Youth Mental Health: All Saints Catholic Academy is hosting a panel discussion on this topic from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at their school. This event is free and open to the community. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

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.