News

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

Bob Mamminga Named 2024 Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist

5/9/2023

Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum

Students Raise $100K+ for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

5/8/2023

Two groups of SFHS students participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries program this spring, raising more than $120,000 for the organization.

Students Honored at Senior Awards Night

5/4/2023

Congratulations to the following students who were honored at the 2023 Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 3!

Tim G. ‘23 nominated as IHSMTA Best Performer in an Actor Role

5/2/2023

Tim played Ren in SFHS’ spring musical, Footloose. The award is granted by the 2023 Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Empower Illinois - We Need Your Help!

4/26/2023

Did you know that more than 60 scholarships have been awarded to St. Francis High School students since 2018 thanks to the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program?

SFHS Math Team Places 9th In State

4/24/2023

The SFHS Math Team continued its 20+ year tradition of placing in the top 10 at the state competition this weekend! We are so proud of all you accomplished throughout the season!

2023 Art Show Recap

4/21/2023

The 2023 SFHS Art Show was held on April 13 with outstanding and awe-inspiring artwork from more than 150 students. Prizes were awarded for each class level and Best in Show. Thank you to judges Michael Reuth '16 and Duncan Dickinson, art teachers Kate Kolasinski '95 Doane and Tia Hollinger, and all of our students for their participation!

Students Earn World Language Honors

4/19/2023

Congratulations to students inducted into the World Language National Honor Society for Chinese, French, and Spanish, and those who received the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy!

A ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 12, to recognize these students for their outstanding achievements.