News

2016 Alums' Surprise Engagement at SFHS

12/6/2023

Molly Doran ’16 and Mike Mayor ’16 first met in Religion class at St. Francis High School during their sophomore year. This summer, they returned to the halls of the school for what Molly thought was an errand but turned out to be a day that would change their lives.

Mike took her to the locker they shared their senior year, got down on one knee, and proposed. (She said yes!)

Two Students Named School Winners of Heisman Scholarship

12/5/2023

Andrew M. '24 and Dolly S. '24 were named School Winners in the 2023 Heisman High School Scholarship, awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust.

Andrew and Molly were selected from thousands of applicants nationwide and are eligible to become State Winners, then one of 12 National Finalists, and ultimately one of two National Winners. College scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $1,000 for State Winners, $2,000 for National Finalists, and $10,000 for National Winners.

48 Students Named Illinois State Scholars

11/28/2023

St. Francis High School is pleased to announce that 48 students from the class of 2024 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars, a prestigious recognition of academic achievement presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

This fantastic representation accounts for 29% of the senior class.

SFHS Accepts Blue Ribbon Award in D.C.

11/21/2023

On Friday, November 17, St. Francis High School President Phil Kerr and Principal Raeann Huhn accepted the school's National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Tim Nitsch ’91 Visits Engineering Students

11/20/2023

Tim Nitsch ’91 visited Dr. Tom Juliano’s Intro to Engineering class in early November and shared his experience and advice with students.

Spartan Football Advances to 5A Semifinals

11/13/2023

Spartan Football continues its outstanding playoff run at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, at Nazareth Academy (1209 Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park) against Nazareth. Let's show up to cheer on our team and support our Spartans!

Only four teams remain...here we go!!

Girls Volleyball Wins 3A State Championship

11/12/2023

Spartan Girls Volleyball won the 3A State Championship on Saturday, November 11, against Lincoln High School! This is the team's second consecutive state title and the 14th state title in Spartan Girls Volleyball history.

Charlie C. '24 Earns Eagle Scout

10/6/2023

Charlie C. ’24 completed the tremendous accomplishment of earning his Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop #849 this summer. His project, which was to create mosquito traps and tick drags for the DuPage County Forest Preserve, helped the organization test for West Nile Virus.

Two Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

9/21/2023

St. Francis High School is proud to announce two of its seniors are National Merit Semifinalists this year: congratulations to Elleson C. and Sofia H.! Fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors in the nation are selected as semifinalists in this program each year.

SFHS Named National Blue Ribbon School

9/19/2023

St. Francis High School was named a 2023 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Education at noon on Tuesday, September 19.

7 SFHS Educators Named MIEEs

9/18/2023

In its seventh year of being named a Microsoft Showcase School, SFHS is also celebrating seven SFHS faculty/staff who were named Microsoft Innovative Education Experts (MIEEs): Beth Brand, Kim Fermoyle, Katie Lembas, Tim Martens, Mary McCarthy, Jessica Roulo, and Madison Wall.

68 Students Named AP® Scholars

9/13/2023

We are delighted to announce that 68 St. Francis High School students were named AP® Scholars for their hard work in Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and high marks on AP® Exams!

SFHS Named Microsoft Showcase School for 7th Year

9/12/2023

St. Francis High School is a Microsoft Showcase School for the seventh consecutive year! Selected by Microsoft, Showcase Schools are an elite group that exemplifies the best of teaching and learning in the world today.

Coach Remus Recognized for 500 Wins

8/22/2023

Spartan Softball Coach Ralph Remus celebrated 500 wins last spring, and this week, was awarded by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the milestone! Congratulations to Coach Remus for this well-deserved recognition in honor of your leadership in coaching and dedication to Spartan Softball.

Loughman Family Tennis Center Ribbon Cutting

8/11/2023

A ribbon cutting and blessing of the Loughman Family Tennis Center was held at St. Francis High School on Monday, August 7, with Board Directors, faculty, staff, and coaches, and current parents in attendance.

Dan and Julie Loughman, parents of Emily '14, Caroline '16, and Will '24, made a $400,000 naming gift toward the new SFHS tennis court facility, replacing the existing courts. The project includes a new court surface, a new fence, windscreens, and signage.

After brief remarks from SFHS President Phil Kerr and Julie Loughman, Fr. Jim Murphy conducted a blessing of the courts.

“We are proud to be here today as the new tennis center is opened to the school community,” Mrs. Loughman said. “With this gift, we hope to enrich learning experiences for our Spartans, support our P.E. program and tennis teams, and enhance St. Francis’ reputation as a premier high school.”

The SFHS community thanks the Loughman family for their generous naming gift! Go, Spartans!

School Priest & Chaplain Announcement

7/10/2023

Please join us in welcoming Fr. Bob!

Alum competes in Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship

5/15/2023

Kristina DeLuco ‘07 Krause takes baking talents to TV

Philip L. '23 Receives Northwestern Medicine Scholarship

5/15/2023

Philip L. '23 received the Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Philip received the scholarship based on his acceptance to a college/university with a documented major in pre-med and his role as an upstanding member of his community. Representatives from Northwestern presented Philip with the scholarship at school on May 12.

The scholarship is awarded to six local students annually and may be renewed for three additional years for up to a total of $10,000. Congratulations, Philip!

4 Students Named National Merit Finalists, Scholarship Award to Philip L.

5/11/2023

Congratulations to SFHS students Emily B., Madelyn H., Philip L., and Connor S. who were named finalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program! Additionally, Philip L. was awarded the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship.

NHS Members and Inductees Honored

5/11/2023

Congratulations to our National Honor Society Members and Inductees! These students were recognized at a ceremony at school at the end of April. A list of Class of 2023 Members, 2024 Members, and 2023 Inductees are listed in the program linked in the below.

View the NHS Program