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

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! These students haven't just excelled in their schoolwork, they’ve shown incredible leadership, kindness, and perseverance in everything they do. Thank you for setting such a wonderful example for our school community!

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

SAVE THE DATE! This year's Mother-Son Brunch is 10:00 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.

All SFHS moms and sons are invited to enjoy Mass with brunch following. Registration link coming soon!

Our biggest fundraising event of the year - the Ensuring Our Future Auction - is Saturday, February 28! Join us at our new location - the Marriott Naperville,1801 Naper Boulevard. VIP opens at 5:30 p.m. and general admission is 6:00 p.m. See below for all the ways you can support our school!

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

✨ Become a Sponsor! Businesses and families are invited to sponsor the event, and your name will be in lights for all to see!

✨ Donate an Item: Do you have access to something fabulous? Add it to our auction to support the cause!

✨ 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!

NEW: Make a night of it! You can receive a discounted rate if you'd like to stay at the hotel after the event. Click here to book a room at the Marriott Naperville!

Counseling Groups are offered throughout the school year and meet weekly during on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Groups include:

• Support Groups I, II & III: For students dealing with challenging situations such as divorce, family conflict, social isolation, and more. This group also provides coping skills related to depression, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, and other personal challenges.
• Grief Group: For students who have experienced a significant loss in their lives.
• Friday Guys' Group: Meets on Fridays and focuses on stress management, self-esteem, and other topics that affect participants.
• Girls Empowerment Group: Meets on Tuesdays and focuses on stress management, self-esteem, and other topics that affect participants.

Group sizes are limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, email Angelika Rupp at arupp@sfhscollegeprep.org.

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.