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

The first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year ended on Thursday, October 9. Quarter One report cards are now available in mySFHS: click Progress > Performance > Report Card Quarter 1.

If you have questions concerning your child's grade for a specific course, please contact your child’s teacher. Note: Cumulative GPA and term credits are calculated only at the end of each semester.

Please note the following schedule reminders for next week:

• Wednesday, October 22: 12:00 p.m. Dismissal; Parent-Teacher Conferences follow.
• Thursday, October 23: Sophomore and Junior Testing Day & Freshman Retreat Day (more details below); No school for seniors. Parent-Teacher Conferences follow.
• Friday, October 24: No school for all students; Building closed.

Below are the details for each class on Thursday, October 23.

SENIORS: No school

JUNIORS take the PSAT/NMSQT and SOPHOMORES take the PreACT:

• Plan to report to your testing room by 7:40 a.m.
• Students receive an assigned testing room upon arrival. Testing Room Rosters are posted in the Atrium and in the South Hall.
• Students may wear Outta Uniform attire.
• Park in any white-numbered spot.
• Bring #2 pencils and calculators. The PSAT is digital but students will have scratch paper for figuring.
• PreACT: finishes by 11:15 a.m.; PSAT: finishes by 10:30 a.m.
• Extended time PSAT students will receive more information separately.
• Juniors MUST bring CHARGED Surface Pros. Students cannot test without bringing their computer, fully charged, to school that day.

FRESHMEN – Freshman Retreat: 

• Report to Spyglass by 7:40 a.m.
• Students are bussed to Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg in the afternoon.
• Students will return to SFHS by 3:00 p.m.
• Students may wear Outta Uniform attire
• Wear closed toed shoes and remove all jewelry for FMSC. Long hair must be pulled back
• Bring a lunch with your name clearly labeled
• Do not bring tablets, schoolwork, etc.
• Phones should remain in lockers for the day

The Freshman Retreat is led by seniors on the Ministry and Mission Team and the Pastoral Ministry staff. The retreat consists of activities and reflection in the morning which focus on the Francis Way.

The retreat is a graduation requirement. Students who do not attend their class retreat must attend the retreat make-up on Friday, February 27, at SFHS. Students are also expected to maintain proper respect and positive behavior while on retreat and at FMSC. Those who cannot maintain these expectations are sent home and will attend the make-up retreat.

To read the original notification email sent in September, click here.

From October 27-31, we'll celebrate Red Ribbon Week as a school under the motto of "TOGETHER - Nurturing Relationships to Make a Positive Change." 

Throughout Red Ribbon Week, our goal is to emphasize the importance of teens making positive and healthy decisions for themselves and doing their part in creating a positive and inclusive community. SADD members, the Counseling Department, and various faculty volunteers have planned an exciting lineup of educational and fun activities. Please join us in encouraging student participation!

Click the image above to enlarge the Red Ribbon Week calendar. It is also posted in mySFHS within the Resource Board.

Winter Sports Registration is now open! All student-athletes must complete and upload the required forms BEFORE they can try out, practice or participate - no exceptions.

Winter sports include boys and girls basketball; cheerleading; varsity competitive dance; and wrestling. More details are posted on the SFHS Athletics webpage.

The 2025 Fall Play is "A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story" and ticket sales are now open at https://sfhscollegeprep.ludus.com. Tickets are $8 students/seniors and $10 adults.

Remaining Performance Dates

• Friday, October 17, at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, October 18, at 5:00 PM

Told through the eyes of a teenager, "A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story" is a thrilling and poignant tale from one of the darkest eras in American history. Abigail Hobbs, a shy, yet kind 15-year-old, lives a modest, happy life. But things are changing in Salem, Massachusettes. Healthy girls are becoming ill and whisperings of the devil are in the air. Two women have been hung as witches, and a third accused is missing still. When the Nurse Family, with whom Abigail is close, becomes the center of new suspicions, Abigail accidentally uncovers information that could save them. She is faced with a difficult choice: Will she remain silent and let the witch hunt continue? Or will she risk her own safety and speak out for what is right?

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday, October 22 and 23. We use an online scheduler for parents to register for 10-minute conferences with their child’s teachers. More information was sent via email earlier this week. Registration closes at noon today, Friday, October 17.

Registration is open for the November Senior Boys Kairos, taking place November 11-14. Registration and more details are in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Pastoral Ministry Tile. If the fee is a concern, please email Director of Pastoral Ministry Michael Page mpage@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Starting October 14, AP® students are asked for a final commitment on taking an AP® exam in May. As they make this decision, please keep in mind:

• The total cost per exam is $110. This includes the additional charge to pay for proctors and exam expenses.
• Students wanting to take an AP® exam are given a registration sheet and need to submit a check made payable to St. Francis High School to the Counseling Office October 14-23. AP® exams are optional.
• Seniors should check with their potential colleges regarding AP® policies on granting college credit at www.collegeboard.com.
• AP® tests are scored on a scale of 1-5. Some colleges grant credit for a 3 or better. However, most only grant credit for a score of 4 or 5.
• Click here for 2026 Exam Dates

Questions? Please see Mr. Lindley or talk with your AP® instructor.

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.