Please note Friday, August 28, is an Institute Day with no student attendance.

Celebrations or news to share? Please contact Director of Communications 
Erin Holmes at eholmes@sfhscollegeprep.org.

6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2026

Kuhn Cultural Arts Center


Bridget Buckley, Director of Counseling, will present general information for parents on college planning. The program will include an overview of key factors in college admissions and explain major steps in the college planning process. Parents of juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to attend, but all parents are welcome.

Are you interested in becoming a parent ambassador? We need you!

SFHS has a powerful story to tell prospective families, and our Parent Ambassador Team helps share that story by creating enthusiasm and increasing enrollment in partnership with the Admissions Office. Parent Ambassadors help with:

• Making follow-up phone calls to families after a Shadow Day
• Being a visible and welcoming presence at various Admissions events
• Assisting with outreach efforts to connect with future Spartan families

Your voice as an SFHS parent will provide valuable insight and connection for those just beginning their journey with us.

Interested? Please email Pat Jacobsen, Director of Admissions, at pjacobsen@sfhscollegeprep.org.

The first Robotics Team meeting for the 2026-2027 season is at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, August 27 in the LRC. New members are welcome! The team needs coders, builders and designers -- but also graphic artists, journalists and students with other talents.

This team was launched two years ago and has big plans for this year.

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Fermoyle at kfermoyle@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Upcoming Girls Kairos 141, September 8-11: Senior students are invited to participate in the four-day Kairos retreat, an opportunity to experience God’s friendship and enter “God’s time” together. The retreat is facilitated by a team of senior students and SFHS faculty members and held at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien.

Kairos creates treasured memories for alumni, and we hope every senior will join us.

Registration is open now in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Pastoral Ministry tile. Registration closes Tuesday, September 1.

Please email Kristen Ras at kras@sfhscollegeprep.org with general questions, or Michael Page at mpage@sfhscollegeprep.org about scholarships.

It's not too late! Any freshman interested in participating in SFHS freshman Student Government can still participate. Please visit Ms. Fairhead in room 1110 for more information and to receive a contract to join. Meetings are Thursdays after school.

Junior year is an incredible time of maturing and self-discovery, and every year our students tell us one of the most important parts of their experience is the time they spend together on the Junior Retreat.

Students will choose from one of four overnight retreat options based on what works best with their curricular and co-curricular obligations:


• Retreat 1: September 9-10, 2026
• Retreat 2: October 6-7, 2026
• Retreat 3: January 5-6, 2027
• Retreat 4: February 22-23, 2027

Complete information and a registration link can be found in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Pastoral Ministry tile. Or, go directly to the registration page.

The Junior Retreat is a Pastoral Ministry Department and Religion Department requirement. Students unable to participate in their assigned retreat will attend a makeup retreat on February 26. If you have questions about participation, please email our Director of Pastoral Ministry, Michael Page, at mpage@sfhscollegeprep.org or our Retreat Coordinator, Kristen Ras, at kras@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Freshman SUCCESS Group -- Just a Few Spots Left! This is a six-week counseling group where students learn effective study skills, test-taking techniques, and how to have a successful transition to high school. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at the beginning of the first semester. Registration is required; the deadline is Friday, August 28. For questions, email Angelika Rupp at arupp@sfhscollegeprep.org.

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.

Please attach the essays to an email with the subject “Irish Fellowship Scholarship Application” and send them to Janet Thelen at jthelen@sfhscollegeprep.org. 

Applications are due on September 14.

Join us at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 in the Rosmonoski Room (Door 1) to learn about the 2027 Alumni Spring Trip: Alpine Adventure - Bavaria, Austria and Swiss Lakes.

The excursion, led by former SFHS Golden Apple French Teacher Sue Koenitz Harsa and assisted by Peg Kopec, former SFHS Physical Education Teacher and Hall of Fame Volleyball Coach, is Sunday, May 30, 2027 - Monday, June 7, 2027. More details are available at the informational meeting.

Mrs. Harsa has years of experience leading student adult trips abroad. Mrs. Kopec currently is an Advancement Associate with the school's Advancement Department, helping support student success, capital needs, and other fundraising efforts.

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

2026-27 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.