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

The 2025 Fall Play is "A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story" and ticket sales open at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, at https://sfhscollegeprep.ludus.com. Tickets are $8 students/seniors and $10 adults.

Performance Dates

• Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 PM
• 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?

Congratulations to Beckett J. '26 for qualifying for the IHSA Boys Golf State Tournament, held this weekend in Bloomington-Normal! We had a traditional Spartan State Send-Off at the school on Wednesday.

IDOT is completing road patching on Roosevelt Road between Myrtlewood Lane in Wheaton and Winfield Road in Winfield and delays are expected when work is underway. Please allow for extra time when traveling to school or co-curricular events. Construction is expected to last 1-2 weeks, depending on weather.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23. We use an online scheduler for parents to register for 10-minute conferences with their child’s teachers. More information is sent via email early next week. Registration opens at noon Wednesday, October 15, and closes at noon Friday, October 17.

ACTION REQUESTED: If you have not accessed the mySFHS parent portal recently, please login to make sure you have the correct login information. If you have any difficulty, please click on the “Forgot Username or Password” link. If you do not receive an automated response to your username/password request, please email helpdesk@sfhscollegeprep.org for assistance.

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.

Thanks to Student Government and all of our faculty, staff, students, and parent volunteers who made Homecoming 2025 two thumbs up, five stars, and award-winning fun! For more photos, check out our Facebook and Instagram!

Congratulations to Bob Mamminga, who was featured in the Daily Herald this week!

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.

Two Spartan traditions in one – Boys Soccer Senior Night and Teacher Appreciation! Cheer on the team and hit up the food truck for jumbo wings, loaded fries, and grilled cheese.

Thursday, October 9: 5:45 p.m. Senior Intros; 6:00 p.m. Varsity Soccer vs. Montini; All night - Kori’s Koop Food Truck with Jumbo Wings.

All families received an email Wednesday, September 17, with information regarding activities for all students (by class) for Thursday, October 23. The email is also posted in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Newsroom Tile.

Class of 2026 Grandparents Day: 8:00-10:15 a.m. Friday, October 17. Grandparents of senior students are invited to campus for a special day with their grandchild. Please RSVP with the grandparent(s)' information. This is used to make name tags and mail a commemorative photo.

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.