August 19, 2025

First Day of School -- Tomorrow


Please take a moment to review a few details pertaining directly to tomorrow's Opening Day.


  • Start time: 7:44 am - Students will report to Homeroom.
  • The first day of school is a dress-down day, utilizing the school theme shirt -- Faith to Follow, Courage to Lead. Please review the Family Handbook for appropriate attire on short length, pants, etc. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will get their t-shirts upon arrival at school in the Little Theater Lobby. Freshmen who didn't pick up their shirts at Orientation will get them tomorrow morning, upon arrival at school.
  • Lunch will be provided at no charge for each student.
  • Dismissal is at 1:30 pm.
  • Both Gahanna and Columbus buses will be here at 1:30 pm for the early dismissal.


SPECIAL NOTES:

  • This week, during lunch periods and after school, students will be able to purchase school locks and gym uniforms.
  • Students will receive a hard copy of their schedule in homeroom tomorrow. They are reminded to review their schedule carefully, as some changes have been made to help balance class sizes.

Back to School Form 


If you have yet to do so, we ask that you complete the Back to School Form before your student arrives at school tomorrow. You can find all of these forms when you log into your FinalForms Account at sfdstallions-oh.finalforms.com


Please note: Your student(s) will be prompted to sign off on a few forms as well through their separate student account. They will receive an email prompt once the parent forms have been completed.


If you have any questions regarding Back to School forms, please contact Arius Cook at cook@desales.co.

School Lunch Information 


Glory Foods School Catering is now the official caterer for St Francis DeSales High School, taking over for the retiring Bosc + Brie / Mass Appeal Dining Services. We will have the same management and amazing kitchen staff running the operations for the school lunch program.


To add money to your student's lunch account, please visit the Meal Magic Family Portal at https://sfdstallions.familyportal.cloud/.


A special thanks to Glory Foods School Catering for being one of our Opening Day sponsors! See below for a listing of all our amazing Opening Day sponsors.

Thank you to our Opening Day sponsors for making the first day of school special for our students!

Upcoming Events


First Day of School

When: August 20; dismissal at 1:30 pm


School Pictures and Senior Portraits

When: August 21 during Theology classes

  • Seniors and senior parents: please click here to review more information about the Senior Portraits. Please note: All students will be photographed. No money is needed on picture day; shortly after picture day, seniors will receive proof images. The portraits are taken free of charge and used in the yearbook, senior award slideshow presentation, and class composite. Ordering instructions will also be sent to seniors if you would like to purchase a copy.
  • Underclassmen photos can be pre-ordered by visiting https://shop.hrimaging.com/. All underclassmen must wear the St. Francis DeSales traditional school uniform for School Picture Day (not the warm weather uniform).


Labor Day - No School

When: September 1


Generosity Meets Gratitude Breakfast

When: September 5 at 8:45 am

Where: Cafeteria

2025-26 scholarship recipients* are to report to the cafeteria after 1st period. *excluding Merit and NHS Scholarship winners


Fall Awards Assembly

When: September 5 at 9:45 am

Where: Gymnasium

Parents are welcome to attend.


To view the 2025-2026 school calendar, visit www.sfdstallions.org/calendar.

Tickets are now available for the must-attend SFD event of the year!


Join us for an unforgettable in-person evening in support of the students of St. Francis DeSales High School and the co-curricular programs that shape their high school experience.


Early Bird Special:

• $80 – Single Ticket

• $150 – Stallion Package

• $300 – Purple Package (best value!)


Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and be part of the celebration. Click here to get your tickets TODAY

Spiritual Reflection

Christ our teacher, open our hearts, that we may accept your invitation, “Come, follow me.” Give us the grace today to commit our whole selves more fully to you. Help us especially this day to overcome any attachments in our lives that prevent us from following you as energetically as we can. Amen.