St. Francis Area Schools SFHS enews - September 11, 2018 ISD 15 MISSION Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world. Please make sure that female students have extra personal hygiene products (i.e. pads, tampons) in their backpacks or lockers. We have a small supply in the health office for use in case of an emergency. It also is a good idea to have an extra pair of pants to use if needed. St. Francis High School College Fair OVER 70 College Reps! Wednesday, September 12th!!! 6:00-7:30 in the Gym Open to ALL!
It's NEVER too early to start thinking about plans for after high school! Come & get lots of good info! SFHS Homecoming Week September 17 September 21 MONDAY, Sept. 17 Football Exchange - 1st hour student council will stop by classes to pass out necklaces 5th hour student council will pick up necklaces prizes awarded at Pepfest on Friday Spirit dress theme : Beach Day TUESDAY, Sept. 18 Power Buff - Juniors/Seniors Boys Volleyball Competition 6:45 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Game Time Spirit dress theme : Tie Dye Day WEDNESDAY, Sept, 19 Powder Puff - Juniors/Seniors Girls Football Game 6:45 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. Game Time Spirit dress theme : White T-shirt and Blue Jeans Day THURSDAY, Sept 20 Spirit dress theme : 80 s vs. 70 s (9th &10th grade dress 80 s, 11th & 12th grade dress 70 s) FRIDAY, Sept 21
Pepfest! Go SAINTS! Saints Night: 4:00-6:30 p.m. *located in parking lot by tennis courts * Featuring: food trucks, tie dye t-shirts, face painting, boosters and clubs will host a variety of tables and activities Homecoming Football Game vs. Rogers @ 7pm Spirit dress theme : Saints Pride! Show off your Saints pride by wearing your favorite Saints apparel!
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O Hello SFHS! It is time to Nominate your 2018 Homecoming Royal Court!!!! Female Nominations Male Nominations Nominate one Female and Male from each grade that you would like to see as SFHS 2018 Homecoming Royalty. The students with the most nominations will be apart of our Royal Court. (5 Males and 5 Females from Grade 12, 1 Male and 1 Female from grades 9-11) The students nominated must participate in at least one activity / club/ sport during their high school career AND hold a 2.5 GPA or higher. You must also let those students know they have been nominated. You can submit this form more than once to nominate multiple students or nominate students from other grades if you wish. Multiple entries for the
same nominee MADE BY THE SAME PERSON will only be counted as one nomination. Nominations for Senior Court: Now-September 12th at 9am Students with the most nominations from this survey in grades 9-11 will be your SFHS Underclassmen Homecoming Royal ty. Nominations for 9th-11th grade will be open: Now-September 19th at 9am Voting for your Senior King and Queen will take place: Sept 12th through September 20th at 3pm Financial Aid Night - 10/10/18 Attention SENIORS: Need to make a plan to pay for college? Come to the SFHS Financial Aid Night to learn: how to fill out a free application for federal student aid how the government process applications learn about the different types of financial support. SFHS Performing Arts Center @ 5:30 pm
SFHS - NHS Blood Drive October 10th 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SFHS Gym Parking Permits $60/trimester - Cash or Check only (checks made out to SFHS) PSEO/Saints Academy/Saints Online students - Check with Greeter on price. Students will have an option of West or East Lot. Students will not be assigned a specific numbered spot in the lot. All students must have a parking permit in order to park in SFHS parking lots, except the lower lot by the baseball fields. Parking permits will go on sale the 3rd week in September.
Locks You can purchase locks in the main office or at the greeter station for $5.00. SFHS Yearbook Information Preorder your 2019 yearbook now through October 12 for the best price of the year--$72. jostensyearbook.com Seniors: If you use a photographer other than David Bank Studios for your senior portrait, then you must upload the portrait to our yearbook website. See the attached senior portrait info for instructions. Senior grad ads are on sale now through February 1st. Questions about the yearbook? Email the adviser, Joel Olson, and joel.olson@isd15.org
Jostens has provided the specifications and a new process to submit senior portraits for publication in the 2019 Lance. The deadline is October 15, 2018. Information is also available for placing personalized ads. Please click the links below for more information. 2019 Senior Portrait Specifications for St. Francis School Yearbook 2019 Personalized Graduation Ad Information for St. Francis School Yearbook Attendance LATE ARRIVALS - Students arriving late to the building will sign in at a kiosk located at the Greeter Station or the Main Office. - Students arriving within the first 10 minutes of class are tardy, anytime after that will be considered an absence. - Student attendance will be updated in Campus, they will NOT receive a pass to class.
EARLY DISMISSAL - Students who are leaving class early due to medical appointments, illness, family reasons, etc. WILL receive a pass from the Main or Health Offices noting the departure time and date. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Students with 12 or more unexcused absence hours may be prohibited from participating in fieldtrips, Prom, Morp, Senior Exemption Days, early release for athletics, etc. There are two (2) options available for clearing unexcused absence hours. I. Before School 7:00 7:40 a.m. (Behavior Intervention Room C201) 2 unexcused absences cleared Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 7:10 a.m. II. Saturday School 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (location TBD) November 17, February 9 & April 13 2 unexcused absences cleared for every hour attended Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 7:00 a.m. Students are required to sign up in advance with Mr. Krause in C201 A SFHS Information
3325 Bridge Street NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 SFHS Main Line Phone: 763-213-1500 SFHS Health Services Phone: 763-213-1670 Fax Number: 763-213-1693 Absentee Line: 763-213-1531 Tip Line: 763-213-1665 Records Request Fax: 763-213-1691 School day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. CTIVITIES, EVENTS & INFORMATION SFHS Athletics We have a website where you can read stories about our teams, see photo galleries, and check out our weekly schedule with one click. Please go to and bookmark: gostfrancissaints.com If you go to the calendar tab you can see all the events happening for our Saints students for the week. This website also links our Activities Twitter account @StFrancisSaints and our Saints Facebook page can also be accessed at this website. Activities Office News
Reminder that $30 passes are available for 9th-12th grade students. Gains admission into all home basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and hockey games except for section games. Also, gets you into choir concerts, band concerts and school plays. 20 event student passes for grades 1st through 8th graders can be purchased for $60 from the Activities Office or ticket takers at an event. $80 adult passes good for 20 events are also available. SFHS Activities for the week: Tuesday, Sept 11 4:00pm Girls Tennis vs. St. Michael Albertville 7:00pm Volleyball vs. Buffalo 7:00pm Girls Soccer vs. North Branch Thursday, Sept 13 3:30pm Home Saints Cross County Invite at The Ponds Golf Course 7:00pm Boys Soccer vs. St. Michael Albertville Saturday, Sept 15 3:00pm Girls Soccer vs. Duluth East St. Francis Area Schools Community Education Summer and Early Fall Driver Education Opportunities
Our teachers are licensed with the State of Minnesota and have Driver Education Certification. Our program has been approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The years of experience of our instructors, along with their certification, provide a safe, high quality program for your child. Register online or submit a form for 2018-19 opportunities today! General Attendance News Parent/Guardian is requested to call the high school office by 8 a.m. the morning of any student absence at 763-213-1531 or send a note upon the student's return. All students must check in with the greeter or main office on the arrival to school. Parent/Guardian may also email absence information to hsattendance@isd15.org. Absence verification will be allowed up to two (2) school days from the absent date. Parents can check their Infinite Campus account for detailed attendance information. Failure to make up unexcused absences will result in students not being able to participate in field trips, school activities, including Prom. The No Field Trip list is posted outside the main office. Read more!
SFHS Food Locker Open - Free for those students in need. Meals to Go - Hygiene Items - Saints Gear - School Supplies - Winter Clothing Room D236 - Before & After School & Academic Times Infinite Campus and beyond To all Parents/Guardians of ISD 15 students: Independent School District 15's student information system is Infinite Campus. Click here for more information about Campus Portal. An email has been set up for people to submit questions, or concerns. The address is campus.help@isd15.org There was an update to the Infinite Campus App. It is now asking for a District Name, instead of the District ID. The District Name is St. Francis. Make sure that the period is used and there is a space between St and Francis or it will not work. MULTICULTURAL & DATES TO REMEMBER
Independent School District 15 Multicultural Diversity Program SFHS Dates to Remember September 12 - College Fair - 6-7:30 Gym September 14 - Senior Sunrise - 6:30 a.m. September 19 - PLC Late Start Homecoming Week - September 17-21 There will be a 90-minute late start for all St. Francis Area Schools on the third instructional Wednesday of every month for the 2018-19 school year. These dates include: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17 and May 15. PLC Late Start Schedule SFHS Emergency Form Minnesota Statewide Test Security Tip Line MDE Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide testing (opt-out form)
SFHS Testing Schedule: 2018-19 School Year SFHS Map 3325 Bridge Street NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 Office Phone: 763-213-1500 Fax Number: 763-213-1693 Absentee Line: 763-213-1531 Tip Line: 763-213-1665 SFHS Health Services: 763-213-1670 School day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. Principal Doug Austin 763-213-1501 douglas.austin@isd15.org Assistant Principal Donnie Thompson (A-K) 763-213-1502 donnie.thompson@isd15.org