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Please contact Erin Holmes at eholmes@sfhscollegeprep.org

Quarter 1 Mid-Quarter Progress Checks are today, Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Students, along with their parents/guardians, should check current academic progress by visiting mySFHS. Students are encouraged to contact their teacher if there is a question concerning a specific course grade.

4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 25

Kuhn Memorial Stadium

Join the St. Francis High School Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and school spirit. Enjoy a classic tailgate dinner (hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, desserts, and soft drinks), lawn games, Spartanwear sales, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Stick around as Spartan Football takes on Nazareth Academy (5:00 and 7:30 p.m.) and enjoy Dance, Cheer and Marching Band performances.

Student Government has planned a fun-filled week for all students. Get ready for A Week in Paris!

Things to Know:

• Homecoming Dance Tickets are on sale through Wednesday, September 16 via a link in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Homecoming tile.
• Dress-Down Days and Activities are noted below.
• NEW: We will collect pasta all week for the West Suburban Community Pantry. The class with the most boxes will win a special Outta Uniform Day. See below.
• Details on parking, dates from outside SFHS, and more is available in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Homecoming tile. Additional information can be found in the “School Dance Policy” section of the Student-Parent Handbook.

Math Team is home to some of the school's brightest problem solvers. The program has a remarkable history of excellence, placing in the Top 10 at the state competition 28 of the last 31 years.

The Team's first meeting is 2:35 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 in the Student Union. Students will receive information about contests and practice schedules, enjoy snacks, and complete a race between grade levels. Bring a pencil and calculator and join us as we kick off the year! 

If you cannot attend, please see your grade level coach for information: Freshmen - Delaina Blake in 1212, Sophomores - Danielle Nolin in 1214, Juniors - Katie Lembas in 1209, and Seniors - Kristina Abbott in 1213.

📅 Thursday, November 19 is our annual Blood Drive

🩸 Spartans, let’s fill those appointments!

It’s time to roll up your sleeves! 💪 We're challenging our students to show just how big of an impact the Spartan community can make! Students over the age of 16 are eligible to donate (with parental consent). This is also open to our community at large. Last fall, SFHS collected 107 units! This helped to save as many as 321 lives.

February 2 is our biennial Young Hearts for Life Screening. We are thrilled to offer this program again to all students. Details are forthcoming. We rely on parent volunteers to make it possible. Please mark your calendars and join us for a full or half day.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6

The Robinson Family Learning Center

This hands-on workshop is open to students grades 6-12 and their parents.

Cost is $65 per student/parent team. Click this link to sign up.

Many students need help improving executive functioning skills like organization, time management, studying, and note-taking. This workshop will provide:

• An introduction to executive functioning skills
• Organization of online binders, OneNote folders, and school materials (students should bring their Surface Pro)
• Study and note-taking skills
• Effective homework routines built as a student-parent team
• Tips and tricks for managing time effectively

Questions? Email Angelika Rupp at arupp@sfhscollegeprep.org or

Colleen Gronkiewicz from Nurturing Wisdom at colleen@nurturingwisdom.com

The Francis Way represents SFHS' four core commitments: Nurturing Relationships, Serving Others, Seeking Wisdom and Encouraging Peace. Throughout our school community, we consistently see evidence of The Francis Way.

This week, we're spotlighting Mr. Juliano's Engineering classes, which sought wisdom through conversations with alumnus Krystian Link '07. Mr. Link discussed his time at St. Francis H.S., his subsequent collegiate experience and his work as an engineer. He has spent time as a Strategy and Planning Engineer, Project Engineer and Product Analysis Engineer (and more!). He also offered helpful tips: 1) Engineering classes look great on applications for law, medicine and more; 2) There are always opportunities to turn well-loved hobbies into side hustles or careers; 3) Get to know your teachers/professors and whom to ask to make sure you get your work done; 4) Find work-life balance.

It's your chance to win big! Enjoy four tickets to the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club on Saturday, September 26. Watch the world's top golfers compete in this prestigious international event at one of golf's most celebrated venues.

Tickets are $50 for one, $75 for two or $150 for five. Proceeds benefit St. Francis High School tuition assistance, empowering even more students.

Visit this link to enter.

The Irish Fellowship Educational and Cultural Foundation Scholarship is need-based and is awarded to a full-time student(s) with preference given to freshmen and sophomores of Irish descent. The award is applied to students' SFHS tuition. For consideration, applicants must complete two requirements:


• Attach an essay of 300 words or less (double-spaced) explaining the impact of their Irish American identity on their life and what Irish culture means to them.
• Attach an essay of 250 words or less (double-spaced) explaining their need for support and, if awarded, how it will assist them in future endeavors.

To apply, email the essays with the subject “Irish Fellowship Scholarship Application” to Janet Thelen at jthelen@sfhscollegeprep.org. Reminder: Applications are due 9/14.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMs) are commissioned to assist Clergy in the distribution of the Holy Eucharist at Mass. Those who serve must be inviting, caring, reverent people of exceptional character. EMs are privileged to share Christ’s Body and Blood with others and affirm each person as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ.

Students wishing to serve as an EM at school liturgies this year who have not been commissioned in the past must attend one of the following training sessions in the Saint Clare Chapel:

·       Tuesday, September 22 at 2:35 p.m.

·       Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 a.m.

·       Wednesday, September 23 at 2:35 p.m.

·       Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 a.m.

Questions? Email Katie Lembas at klembas@sfhscollegeprep.org

The information and answers to commonly asked questions previously found in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Back-to-School tile are still available, but now found in their relevant tiles. For instance, Bell Schedules and Calendars are now found under the Dean's Office tile. If you're ever looking for information or have questions, the tiles are an ideal resource. 

Get Your Hat!: We are selling limited-edition trucker hats at school Friday, September 11, and at the Friday Night Lights Tennis event starting at 3:30 p.m. The hats have a flag on the back netting and the St. Francis High School Spartan on the front. Hats are $25 each, and proceeds benefit a new scholarship for students whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military or are or were first responders.

Picture Retake Day: Yearbook and ID picture retake day is Monday, October 5. Students may report to the Rosmonowski Room during lunch or study hall, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No signup is required. If you received your photo packet, please bring it with you October 5. If you have questions, contact HRImaging at (815) 433-1766.

Seniors - Meningitis Vaccine: Members of the Class of 2027 must submit proof of the second dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Many students receive the second dose on or around their 16th birthday. Please check your student’s health immunization record to ensure this is completed. If a second dose is needed, please schedule it soon and upload the proof of immunization to Magnus Health under the Child Health Immunization Form field.

College Applications Essay and Personal Statement Night: This event is 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 14 in the Kuhn Cultural Arts Center and is open to all students and parents. A college admissions counselor will discuss writing essays for college applications; personal statements; essay prompts; and how to make an application stand out. Questions? Email Adam Lindley at alindley@sfhscollegeprep.org.

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. Text "Yes" to 79041 and then save the number as SFHS in your contacts so you don't miss the message.

2026-27 School Year Calendar: Access all calendars in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Dean's Tile.

Lunch Menu: Located in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Food Service tile.

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