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Back-to-School Recap & Upcoming Events
The 2025–2026 school year is off to a joyful start! Campus is once again filled with the energy and enthusiasm of our Troubies, highlighted by a warm first-day welcome, a spirited Rally, and our first Mass together as a community.
Looking ahead, families can expect several important events this week, including theatre auditions, LiveScan services, the Fall Sports Preseason Meeting, Senior Parent College Night, and the Freshman Overnight Retreat. We’ll also be conducting a parent emergency notification test on Sunday evening and an on-campus emergency drill on Thursday.
2025–2026 School Year Overview
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! The St. Francis Catholic High School Counseling and College Center is dedicated to supporting each student’s academic, personal, and college journey. Our team of Counselors, College Advisors, Administrative Assistant, and Registrar works closely with the Wellness Counselor and Learning Support Specialist to provide a holistic, student-centered approach, while also partnering with parents. We offer personalized counseling, parent information nights, college planning resources, workshops, and test preparation opportunities to help students thrive.
Join the SFHS Parents’ Guild
All St. Francis parents are members of the Parents’ Guild, an organization that provides support for many SFHS events during the year. The Parents’ Guild meets monthly right after drop off to plan activities and to serve as an advisory group to the administration.
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day is Thursday, August 7th and Friday, August 8th, 2025. All students must wear a red polo shirt for their photos. Please make sure to remove your glasses so we can fully see your face.
- ALL students are required to get their ID picture taken, even seniors.
- Students will receive their ID card during the first week of school, not when their picture is taken.
- Picture makeup day will be in September and only applicable for students who were not on campus for the original picture day. No make-ups for any reason, no retakes because you don’t like your picture.
Class Schedules in PowerSchool
Class schedules will be visible in PowerSchool beginning on August 1, 2025. All scheduling questions can be addressed to Counseling.
PowerSchool App No Longer Supported
The PowerSchool mobile app is no longer in use. Please use the following URL in your mobile browser instead: stfrancishs.powerschool.com/public. If you need assistance accessing PowerSchool, please reach out to Lori Ansell.
New Family PowerSchool and Schoology Access
All new families should have received an introductory email on Wednesday, July 30, with information on PowerSchool and Schoology. A separate email will be sent to parents with access credentials this week. Please add @rackspace.powerschool.com to your list of approved senders. If you do not receive your access credentials by August 4, please reach out to Lori Ansell.
Retreat Registrations for the 2025-26 Year
Retreat registration is open for the 2025-26 academic year. If a family already has an existing Campbrain account, please use that to register for any of this year’s retreats. Please remember to make sure that each Troubie’s profile has their correct grade for this academic year. Unfortunately, Campbrain does not automatically update a student’s grade. Financial aid and payment plans are available for the Sophomore, Junior, and Kairos retreats; please don’t let financial concerns prevent a student from attending.
Important August Dates
Important August Dates:
- August 7: Student ID Photo Day (for Sophs, Jrs, & Srs)
- August 7: Transfer Student Welcome & Orientation
- August 7 & 8: College Application Labs
- August 8: Freshman Orientation
- August 11: First Day of Fall Semester
- August 20: Senior Parent College Night
- August 22-23: Freshman Overnight Retreat & Family Prayer Service
- August 28: Back-to-School Night
Athletics News 8-1-25
Sports Physicals: Please make sure you have a current sports physical completed and uploaded to FinalForms. No student can participate in any off season training or tryouts for any sports until this is completed. If you have any questions please email Kelly Ketcham.
Fall Sports Start Date and Tryouts: Fall Sports officially start on Monday August 4th. Each sport has their own process for tryouts and roster formation. Please make sure you are registered for your fall sport on FinalForms so you are getting the most up to date tryout information. Please note student athletes will only be allowed to try out for one fall sport. They can not go to 2 different sports for tryout week. They will have to choose which sport they want to try out for. Fall sports will have tryouts and cuts on the same days so it is not possible to do tryouts for both at the same time.
St. Francis Pop Up Merch Store
Open Aug 4-17
Mark your calendars! The St. Francis Pop-Up Store opens August 4 and runs through Sunday, August 17 at midnight! Featuring fresh apparel styles, updated designs, and spirit wear perfect for the year ahead, this is your go-to spot to gear up for the new school year. Whether you’re shopping for your student or picking up something for yourself, you won’t want to miss it! Click here to go to the store.
Important Information from the Dean
Important Information and Forms to Complete
The start of a new school year means a review of policies and procedures as well as the acknowledgment or completion of important forms. Please review the following from the Dean’s Office:
- Emergency Information: All students must have emergency information on file before the first day of classes. This is done through Final Forms.
- Parent-Student Handbook 2025-26: All parents need to review and acknowledge the Parent & Student Handbook. During its review, please pay particular attention to the uniform/dress code.
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Medication: If your student requires
medication that she’s not allowed to carry with her, please
fill out the
medication/medical release form and return it to
the front office.
- Students may carry one dose (up to 4 pills) of aspirin, tylenol, and midol type products. All other medication (except EPI pens, inhalers, or diabetic meds) should be stored in the main office and a medication/medical form signed by parents turned into the front office.
- Traffic flow for pick-up, drop-off and student drivers
- Early Dismissal Pass Request: St. Francis is a closed campus during the school day. Only students with an early dismissal pass (or a phone call by a guardian to the attendance line) will be allowed to leave prior to the end of the school day.
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Parking Permit Application:
- The Senior Painted Parking day is Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00pm (weather permitting). The cost is $300 for the year (payment plans can be made available; please contact Dean Cost).
- Regular Non-Painted Parking Permits—All students who park on campus must have a parking permit. Click here to purchase a parking permit. (Seniors with a painted parking permit do not need to purchase an additional permit.)
Auditions for the Fall Play
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be here before you know it! Any students that would like to start preparing can access the rough drafts of our script and the casting notice. The casting notice will have all the information about dates, characters, audition to-dos, and all audition materials.
Chromebook Pick-Up & Training Sessions
All incoming students are provided a school-issued Chromebook to use while attending SFHS. Students must attend a pick-up and training session, scheduled at various times throughout the summer. During this session, students will be familiarized with the Chromebook and learn about the software platforms used during the school year. To sign up for a session, please register here. Please note: Summer school students will get their Chromebook and training during their summer course and do not need to sign up for an additional pick-up session. Questions? Reach out to sftech@stfrancishs.org.
Grades, Assignments, and So Much More
St. Francis uses two components of the PowerSchool system for parents to track their student/s progress while they are at St. Francis.
Senior Painted Parking Spots Still Open
Templates Due Now!
If your senior would like to participate in the painted parking program, please sign up at this link ASAP.
- The Senior Painted Parking day is Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00pm (weather permitting). The cost is $300 for the year (payment plans can be made available; please contact Dean Cost).
- All students will submit a template with their designs/drawings, and those templates must be turned in no later than July 11, 2025 (or contact Dean Cost for an extension). See the template here.
- This spot will be reserved for the individual student only during regular school hours. It is not for parents or any time outside of the regular school day.
Regular Non-Painted Parking Permits—All students who park on campus must have a parking permit. Click here to purchase a parking permit. (Seniors with a painted parking permit do not need to purchase an additional permit.)
SchoolMessenger Opt-In
Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more. You can participate in this free service just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”. For more information, click here.
We’re Hiring: Golf Assistant Coach
St. Francis is currently seeking a Golf Assistant Coach for the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about mentoring student-athletes and supporting our golf program.
The ideal candidate must be available for:
- Practices at 4:00pm
- Matches on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning in late August, with arrival at the golf course by 1:30pm
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please have them complete an employment application here.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Book Ordering Procedure
Your bookstore is built around a course-driven system that ensures you order and receive the right book, right on time. Your textbooks and course materials are shipped from a state-of-the-art warehouse. As you purchase your course materials, keep your eyes open for Guaranteed Buyback titles. When you select these in-demand items, you will see the minimum amount you can expect when you sell your books back.* This lets you take into account the actual cost of ownership for each GBB title. Our books are covered by a flexible and concise return policy that makes sense.
Final Forms
Final Forms is the official online registration process for parents and students, used for back-to-school forms, including medical and emergency information, and forms that are required prior to participation in athletics at St. Francis. Parents of student-athletes, particularly those competing in fall sports, should register their daughters on FinalForms as soon as possible. All parents will need to complete their students’ back-to-school registration information no later than August 7th. If you have any questions about logging into your account, please reach out to SFTech@stfrancishs.org.
Chromebooks During the Summer
Chromebooks left dormant during the summer can result in battery failure and device malfunction. We recommend students turn on their Chromebooks every two weeks to make sure they are functioning properly. Contact SFTech@stfrancishs.org or stop by the office M-F, 7:30am -3:00pm with Chromebook issues.
Schedules 2025-2026
Student schedules were emailed to Troubiemail accounts and parent
emails June 30. While we have done our best to minimize course
conflicts, there may be times when we are unable to honor all
requests. This may occur when a student requests classes that are
offered simultaneously during the same block, such as Advanced
Placement, Honors, or specialty classes like Student Leadership.
Additionally, when classes reach capacity (for example, Yoga) we
have substituted another course in the same department. These
substitutions or omissions are not considered a mistake.
For questions, please reach out to counseling@stfrancishs.org.
Counselors will be available in August to answer specific
schedule questions.
MySchoolBucks
The Serra Court Café is cashless and uses MySchoolBucks for all student meal accounts. If you are new to the school, you can set up a free MySchoolBucks account by following the instructions on our website. Parents/students can also drop a check off in the front office payable to St. Francis Catholic High School to avoid online fees. Please include your daughter’s name and year on the memo line. Students may also bring cash to the register in Serra Court Cafe to have funds added to their account.
All new families will be emailed login credentials and instructions in late July 2025. Current families can continue to use their current login information.
Chromebook Insurance
Parents are encouraged to purchase supplemental insurance offered by the school through our vendor, Securranty. Chromebook Insurance can be purchased for $34.95 a year. Securranty will provide coverage for device malfunction, accidental damage, loss, theft, and standard perils. We strongly recommend all students purchase insurance by August 31, 2025. Insurance must be purchased annually for policies to remain current. To purchase insurance, click here.