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

The SFHS Music Department (choir, band, and orchestra combined) placed first overall at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble State Class A Competition on Saturday, March 8! This is the second year in a row the Music Department has taken the top honor in its division.

In the individual competitions, the SFHS Choir placed 1st for the sixth year in a row, band placed 2nd for the second year in a row, and orchestra placed 4th. 

Congratulations to all - click here for more details!

The Counseling Department and SADD Club are hosting an exciting lineup of activities during Mental Health Awareness Week, Monday, March 17-Friday, March 21. Participation by all students is encouraged. See the calendar here and in mySFHS within the Resource Board.

The Class of 2025 Graduation Liturgy and Commencement is 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 18, in the Spyglass Athletic Center. Detailed information is in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Class of 2025 tile.

8:00-10:15 a.m. Friday, April 25, St. Francis High School. Grandparents of freshman students are invited to campus to celebrate the very important relationship they have in the lives of their grandchild. Together, they will enjoy a special morning that includes Mass, a light breakfast, and an optional tour.

Please RSVP here with the grandparent(s)' information. This is used to make name tags and mail a commemorative photo.

We received a notice from the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters that, weather-permitting, controlled burns are being conducted on their property for approximately the next three weeks. All safety precautions are being taken to protect the surrounding areas and control the burn.

Photos by Jennifer Heim Photography

Don't miss this year's Spring Musical performance of The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical, held in the Kuhn Cultural Arts Center on the following days:

• 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 14
• 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15
• 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16

Ticket sales are open and seating is assigned! $10 adults; $8 students/seniors.

Saddle Up Y'all! 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Saddle Up Saloon and Dancehall. Join Mothers' Club for a night of dancing, music and fun. Free line dancing lessons are held throughout, arrive when you can! BBQ restaurant and bar onsite. Yee-Ha! Free to attend: click here to RSVP!

SFHS Yard Signs: Update your yard sign with Spring Sports and Activities! Up to three activity plates can be added. Place your order by Friday, March 21 by clicking here.

From 5:30-7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, the Fathers’ Club is sponsoring a volunteer service opportunity for students at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva. All students and their parents are welcome. To create an account and sign up under the team name “St. Francis High School (FC), click here.

Questions? Email Jeff Moline at jpmmoline@gmail.com.

Students are invited to the Illinois Pro-Life March

Tuesday, March 25, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Schedule:

• 8:00 a.m. Board bus after homeroom and depart
• 11:30 a.m. Arrive at State Capitol/Lunch (pack your own lunch)
• 1:00 p.m. Rally and march at State Capitol
• 2:45-3:00 p.m. Board bus/depart Springfield
• 6:00 p.m. Return to SFHS

Speakers during the rally include Jaclyn Cornell; Dr. Matthew Eppinette, MBA, PHD; Dr. Christina Francis, M.D.; Reverend Michael Mohr; Mary Kate Zander; Rep. Adam Niemerg; and Most Reverend Bishop Thomas John Paprockiaa.

Participants should plan to join us for a MANDATORY preparation session

after school on Tuesday, March 18, in the Rosmonowski Room. Participants receive 3 service hours for the preparation session and march and rally. Space is limited, please register as soon as possible!

Clubs and Activities at SFHS provide students with opportunities to engage in the campus community and enhance their learning in a co-curricular setting.

All students and parents have access to the “Clubs & Activities” tile in mySFHS within the Resource Board. Students can reach out to a club moderator for more information and potentially be added to the group roster. Within the tile, students and parents can view upcoming club and activity meetings.

By April 15, students should log their 15 hours of completed service. The link to log service hours is in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Pastoral Ministry tile. This link was also emailed to every student. To log service hours, please follow these instructions.

Seniors who do not submit their Service Hours by April 15 are required to attend school Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, to fulfill this graduation requirement. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen who do not submit their Service Hours by April 15 will not receive their schedule of classes for the 2025-2026 school year and are not permitted to start school in August 2025 until all service requirements are met.

Cooking for DuPage PADS Interim Housing Center: Commit to cooking individually packaged meals with family or friends. Residents of the housing center do not have access to full kitchens and rely on volunteers to provide meals. To learn more and sign up, click here.

Little Friends in Warrenville provides resources for children and adults with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities and also supports their families. For an application and more information, click here.

Soaring Eagle Academy is a Lombard school for students with Autism and related disorders. Click here for volunteer opportunities.

Shifts at Northern Illinois Food Bank: Volunteer as an individual or with a group! All students 16 years old and up can create their own volunteer profile and register for shifts at the food bank in Geneva or any of their mobile sites. Click here to create your profile and sign up.

Did you know you can access every Weekly Spartan and schoolwide informational email in mySFHS? Find them within the Resource Board in the Newsroom tile or by clicking here.

K-12 Tax Receipts: Parents can access and print 2024 tax receipts for qualified K-12 educational expenses directly via FACTS Tuition Management by following these steps. If you need assistance with the website or logging in, call FACTS at (866) 441-4637.

• Login to online.factsmgt.com
• Click on VIEW DETAILS
• Click on VIEW PAYMENT SUMMARY
• Print your statement by clicking on the print icon in the upper right-hand corner

Mothers' Club Volunteers: See year-round and Spirit Store shifts.

Calendars: 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.

Glenbard Parent Series: View all upcoming virtual speaker events.