Dear Friends, It’s almost that time of year to come together with friends, enjoy great food and drinks, and maybe even win some money before the night is over! No, I’m not talking about the Super Bowl—but rather the Annual  SFDS Kavanaugh, Keating, and Weber Alumni Raffle! This year’s raffle will take place on Saturday, March 21st at 6:00 PM. While the fun and prizes remain the same as always, we’re excited to take the festivities down the road to the Crowbar, an East Side st

It may be cold and wintery outside but spring is right around the corner and it is time to start thinking about graduation! Seniors, mark your calendars with these graduation activities.

Dear Friends & Fellow Pioneers, At St. Francis de Sales, we see it every day: community changes everything. When students feel supported, cared for, and truly seen, they grow in ways that touch the whole community. ​ Veronica’s story is one of many that shows how powerful that support can be, so I’ll let her tell it in her own words. ​ Meet Veronica. "When I first came to St. Francis de Sales last year, I felt nervous and a little lost. Earlier that year, I had lost both of m

Define Yourself at De Sales! Your journey starts today. Take your first step. Apply today and join us on December 6th at 9am. Any questions? contact Steve Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org .

Pioneer Family, Happy Fall my friends—I hope this e-mail finds you and yours well, and moreover feeling invigorated with the spirit of...

Our 2nd Annual 7th/8th Grade Dance will be held at the school on Saturday, October 4th, from 6-9PM. DJ Fresh Spin will once again be...

Exciting Matchup Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew : This highly anticipated rivalry match promises thrilling soccer action. Date and Time :...

Five years of growth. An 80% increase in our student body. Students securing full scholarships to top colleges, others launching thriving...

The Pioneer Open, SFDS's annual golf outing, will again be held at Lost Marsh! We hope you will join us. Mark your calendar for September...

My Friends,   For an event like the 2025 Alumni Raffle to be a success, you need the investment and involvement of countless people, you...

April 2025 Dear Families, We hope you all had a good spring break! It is that time of year again, registration for the 25-26 School year...

The Kavanaugh Keating and Weber Alumni and Friends Raffle supports four scholars each year with a $3000 annual scholarship over their...

It is not too late to join us for the class of 2029! Contact Steve Sanchez with any questions at ssanchez@sfdshs.org or sign up for an...

Dear St. Francis de Sales High School Community, Every year I am more proud to be a Pioneer. Because of you, I see moments each day worth...

Thank you and congratulations to all the 8th graders, who this past Saturday wrote the first chapter in their story as Pioneers! We...

Saint Francis de Sales High School   November 2024  Dear Saint Francis de Sales Family,   As we approach this season of gratitude, I want...

The application for the Class of 2029 is open! Apply here before the December 7th Entrance Exam. Questions? Contact Steve Sanchez at...

Saint Francis de Sales is thrilled to announce our second annual Christmas toy drive! We want to ensure that every child on the Southeast...

Read the full news here! Dear Pioneer family,  “Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all of the others” –...

We are happy to announce that Steve Sanchez, a native East Sider, is the new Director of Community and Alumni Relations. Hired by Mary...