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  • Elleson C. and Sofia H. are National Merit Semifinalists this year - congratulations!

    Two Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

    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.
  • St. Francis High School was named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education!

    SFHS Named National Blue Ribbon School

    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.
  • SFHS is celebrating seven SFHS faculty/staff who were named Microsoft Innovative Education Experts.

    7 SFHS Educators Named MIEEs

    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 St. Francis High School students were named AP® Scholars for their hard work in Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and high marks on AP® Exams.

    68 Students Named AP® Scholars

    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!
     
  • St. Francis High School is a Microsoft Showcase School for the seventh consecutive year!

    SFHS Named Microsoft Showcase School for 7th Year

    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

    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

    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!
  • Photo Credit: Jared Holbrook | Pictured: Fr. Bob Barko, who will serve as the SFHS School Priest and Chaplain.

    School Priest & Chaplain Announcement

    Please join us in welcoming Fr. Bob!
  • Kristina DeLuco ‘07 Krause competed in the Food Network's Summer Baking Championship, which premieres May 15.

    Alum competes in Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship

    Kristina DeLuco ‘07 Krause takes baking talents to TV
  • Philip L. '23 (center) was presented with the Northwestern Medicine Scholarship at SFHS on May 12.

    Philip L. '23 Receives Northwestern Medicine Scholarship

    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!
  • Four SFHS students were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists. Philip L. (top left) was awarded a $2,500 scholarship.

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

    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 were recognized at a ceremony at school at the end of April.

    NHS Members and Inductees Honored

    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.
  • Bob Mamminga was named a 2024 Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum.

    Bob Mamminga Named 2024 Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist

    Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum 
  • Top: Team Stronger Than Cancer; Left: Team Cancer is Over; Right: Azaria A. '23

    Students Raise $100K+ for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

    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.
  • Congratulations to students honored at the 2023 Senior Awards Night!

    Students Honored at Senior Awards Night

    Congratulations to the following students who were honored at the 2023 Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 3!
  •  Tim G. ‘23 was nominated as Best Performer in an Actor Role for his depiction of “Ren” in our spring musical, Footloose, for the 2023 Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). Photo Credit: @JenHeimPhoto

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

    Tim played Ren in SFHS’ spring musical, Footloose. The award is granted by the 2023 Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.
  •   Despite its immense success, the Tax Credit Scholarship Program has a sunset clause, which would end the program in 2023 unless our state lawmakers vote to extend or make the program permanent.

    Empower Illinois - We Need Your Help!

    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? 
     
  • The SFHS Math Team placed 9th in the 2023 state competition.

    SFHS Math Team Places 9th In State

    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!
  • A collaged sampling of some of the art work on display at the 2023 SFHS Art Show.

    2023 Art Show Recap

    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!
  • A ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 12, to recognize World Language students for their outstanding achievements.

    Students Earn World Language Honors

    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.


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