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Troubies took first and second place in the NAWBO Business Pitch Showcase
Our Troubies took first and second place in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) powered by JA Entrepreneur Business Pitch Showcase on January 25. Our first place team won $500 and our second place winner won $300. All together, St. Francis had four presentations out of the ten.
SF Earns Dual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Recognized for Improving Female Representation in AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles
St. Francis High School has earned the College Board AP®Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A (CSA) and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Schools honored with an AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded access to AP computer science courses for female students in their communities.
Course Selection 2025-2026
Please review the UPDATED 2025-2026 Course Catalog and the Honors, AP, and Audition Spreadsheet. There was a change in Spanish 4. Don’t forget: Honors & AP Applications are due on January 29th.
Holy Hoops Game at CB
vs Christian Brothers on Saturday, January 18th
Our Basketball Program will be playing in their annual Holy Hoops game vs Christian Brothers on Saturday, January 18th in the Christian Brothers High School Gym. JV starts at 4:00pm and Varsity at 6:00pm.
Ticket Information: If you haven’t already, please purchase tickets ASAP through this link. (Max 4 tickets purchased per transaction) and use this password to access the tickets after clicking the link: TroubieZooHolyHoops25
Replacement Chromebook Chargers
Students needing replacement chargers should make sure they are purchasing a compatible charger to avoid device damage. We recommend purchasing a Dell charger, or a verified alternative charger. Both are available on Amazon.
Earn Parent Hours for Next Year!
Get a jump start on your Parent Service Hours for next year! The Advancement Department needs the following donations and volunteer service.
- Donations can be found here on our Amazon Wish List
- MVP volunteer opportunities are regularly added here.
The volunteer commitment for the 2025-26 school year remains 25 hours per family (for ALL grade levels). Family service hours can be earned by parents, step-parents, grandparents, and guardians.
A New Year, A New Way to Feel Good!
Giving the gift of a used vehicle this new year is a great way to support St. Francis and our Troubies. Donating your used car, truck, or boat can bring hundreds and even thousands of dollars to support our curricular and co-curricular programs.
Summer Course Offerings
Summer course offerings will be posted on the St. Francis website in early February. Students may also take summer school courses at Jesuit and Christian Brothers but must have approval from their SFHS Counselor.
January 6-10 at a Glance
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Last Day of Christmas Break |
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Schedule 1 (70) Early Release: A-B-C-D | PLC Meetings (Faculty) |
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Schedule 2 (70) Early Release: E-F-G-H | PLC Meetings (Faculty) |
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Schedule 2: E-F-G-H |
Basketball Booster Q and Toy Drive
Tuesday, Dec 10 in the SF Gym
Come out and support the basketball program for their annual Booster Q and Toy Drive game vs Laguna Creek! Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and chips are provided free of charge by the St. Francis Booster Club. If you are in need of parent hours make sure to sign up on MVP to work the Booster Q. Serve some food and get some parent hours done as well. Game Times: JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:00pm.
Cross Country Finishes 7th at State Meet
Our Cross Country team finished 7th at the State Meet over the Thanksgiving break after claiming their second section title in consecutive years. Congratulations to our Troubie runners on a fantastic cross country season!
Important Dates for 2025-2026
Mark your calendars with the important dates for the 2025-2026 school year:
- August 11th: 1st Day of Instruction
- November 24th – 28th: Thanksgiving Break
- December 22nd – January 5th: Christmas Break
- January 6th: Start of Spring Classes
- January 19th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- February 16th: Presidents’ Day
- March 30th – April 10th: Easter Break
- May 20th: Last Day of School
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity celebrated after Thanksgiving, is an opportunity to come together and make a positive impact. Join us in supporting the St. Francis community and help provide exceptional opportunities for our students to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You can direct your gift to an area that has made an impact on your daughter’s journey. Together, we can empower our Troubies to reach their fullest potential. Participate today! Thank you for your generosity!
Cross Country Defends Section Title
Our Cross Country team has done it again! On Saturday, they clinched the Division 3 Sac-Joaquin Section title, earning the title of back-to-back section champions! Now, they’re off to Fresno for the state meet over Thanksgiving break. Let’s cheer on our incredible Troubies as they race for glory at the state level—good luck, team!
Sophomore Class Rings
Sophomores traditionally participate in a blessing of rings at the Sophomore Family Mass in February. More information will be provided about the liturgy. However, if you are interested in purchasing a class ring from Jostens, please refer to the email they have sent to our Sophomore families. You do not need to purchase a ring from Jostens. Students are welcome to bring any ring (or another item) for a blessing at mass. We will also be giving parents pins that they can have blessed and present to their daughters during mass.
Senior Parents: Important Graduation Info from Jostens
Celebrate this major milestone with personalized announcements and custom photo cards. If you would like to order Graduation Packages, please click here.
Calendar Updates
Please check the calendar on our website for some schedule changes. The first is for the week of December 9th. The late start that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 11th is now scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th. The second change is for the week of January 6th. January 7th & 8th will now be early releases instead of a late start.
Honoring our Veterans
Are you a veteran or are on active duty? We would love to honor you and your service on social media this Veterans Day. Please email Shavara Johnson your photo and, if you are comfortable sharing, your branch of service and rank by 2pm on Sunday, November 10.
Advent Toy Drive
for Stanford Settlement’s Operation Cratchit
This Advent season, let’s bring hope and joy to local families! Stanford Settlement’s Operation Cratchit provides food baskets and gifts to families facing hardship, ensuring every child has a meaningful gift to open this Christmas. Join us in making a difference by donating and spreading holiday cheer!
How to Participate:
Gift Donations: We’re asking for new, unwrapped gifts valued at $15 or more for children ages 0-15. You can select items from our Amazon wishlist, Target wishlist, or follow Stanford Settlement’s recommendations for gift ideas.
Thankful for You!
On this National Philanthropy Day, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who supported our recent Day of Giving—Thankful Thursday. Thanks to your generosity and commitment, we raised nearly $80,000, which will continue to provide tuition assistance to our students. With matching gifts and late donations, this amount will continue to grow.
Fall Learning Support Workshop Series
Mrs. Katie Dickson, our Learning Support Specialist, is hosting a series of workshops where students will explore ways in which they can overcome barriers to learning and reach their academic goals. Students can expect to gain insight into how they learn and ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their study habits. Information and registration information is available in the links below:
Study Skills Workshop (9-12 Grades): November 6th at Lunch. (RSVP deadline was 11/4, but students can still sign up and attend)
Workload Management (9-12 Grades): November 14 at Lunch
Preparing for Final Exams (9-12 Grades): November 20 at Lunch
PSAT Scores and Testing Resources
PSAT Scores are available! Students can log into their CollegeBoard accounts to view them. If they have any trouble seeing their score reports, have them see their counselor. Once students have their score reports, they can go here to read about scores and watch a video on understanding the PSAT score:
Additionally, here is an 17-page document from the College Board about understanding the PSAT score details:
Small Group & Individual Meetings
We have completed our Freshman Minnie Mouse Club meetings (small group meetings). We enjoyed getting to know all of the Minnies!
We continue to meet individually with students of all grade levels. We review the importance of extracurricular activities, their assigned Naviance tasks, how to manage stress, academic resources on campus, and encourage them to begin exploring colleges.