Nearly 500 students were granted temporary eligibility for Educational Benefits for the 2023-24 school year. That temporary eligibility is set to expire October 16 (Monday).
If you previously qualified, or would like to apply now, please go to https://stfrancis.strataapps.com to complete the Application for Educational Benefits as soon as possible.
These benefits help families secure reduced athletic, activity and preschool fees. The school district could also receive additional money for students, schools and essential education programs through these completed applications.
UPDATE: SERVICE HAS BEEN RESTORED
We are currently experiencing a phone outage at St. Francis Elementary School, St. Francis Middle School and the Transportation Department. Please use email if you need to contact the school directly.
Please call the district office at 763-753-7040 if you need immediate assistance.
Vote for our own Ryder Mold who is up for the boys Runner of the Week honors from Mile Split MN.
Mold ran a Minnesota 7th-grade class-best time of 18:40.80 at the Becker Invitational. Mold finished 2nd overall in the boy's JV race, but his time would've placed him 14th in the varsity race. In both of his 5Ks this season, Ryder has run under 20 minutes at both meets. Nationally Mold ranks #23 for the Class of 2029.
https://mn.milesplit.com/articles/339485/poll-minnesota-boys-runner-of-the-week-september-24-30
Congratulations to the St. Francis Debate Team that competed Saturday. At Rosemount the teams of Lor & Hendricks (Novice A) and Anderson & Humphrey (Varsity) won awards with 2-1 records.
Winning speaker awards in Novice A were Janice Tiah, Ava Refsland, and Sydney Borchert. JV speaker awards were earned by Abigail Kingston, Skyler Algiere, and Kylie (Pheno) Zender.
At Coon Rapids, Teagan Harmon was 5th place.
Next up for the Saints is a tournament at the University of Minnesota.
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2023! Joining the Hall were the 1980 Girls Softball team; Dr. Bruce Gleason, class of 1976; Barrett Golyer, class of 1994; and Magdalyn Mae Ewen, class of 2013. To read more, go to https://www.isd15.org/article/1263130
School pictures taken at St. Francis Middle School on Sept. 21, 2023, are now available for families to view and order online.
To view and order go to https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
You will need to enter the following information:
ST FRANCIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Event Code: FE95723
Also Needed: Infinite Campus Unique Student ID
This week's edition of SFHS Today is now available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8MP0sS7EfE
Featured pieces this week include a Homecoming Week wrap up, information about the NHS Induction ceremony, the SFHS College Fair, a taste test challenge and a sports update
Members of the Cedar Creek Elementary School PTO along with Principal Tony Alberts and Admin Intern Bethany Rice cut a ribbon to signify the the opening of a new playground.
Kindergarten students raced to be some of the first ones to try out the new equipment.
St. Francis High School celebrated homecoming with the election of a Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, Sept. 22. Congratulations to Destiny Kromah who was crowned 2023 Homecoming Queen and Riley Brennhofer was crowned 2023 Homecoming King.
During the homecoming football game, 1953 King and Queen, Ray Colline and Barb Munson, were also in attendance for the celebration.
What an amazing night to have the 1953 homecoming king and queen, Ray Colline and Barb Munson, respectively, in attendance at tonight’s homecoming game! #OnceASaintAlwaysASaint
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/saint-francis-homecoming-royalty-70-years-later/89-2c1ba72b-a6cb-4906-9f5a-5ee464cca7f4
Remember to wear your Saints Pride gear Friday for the final day of Homecoming Week
Join us this Friday, Sept. 22 at 5 pm in the Carlson/Foley Performing Arts Center as we induct the 2023 St. Francis High School Athletics/Activities Hall of Fame class. This year's honorees are 3 SFHS graduates and the 1980 State Tournament Softball Team.
Maggie Ewen - 2013 grad, Barrett Golyer - 1994 grad, and Bruce Gleason - 1976 grad, will join the 1980 Softball Team in the HOF. Since 2009, thirty-six individuals and four first time State Tournament teams have been inducted.
Our first 90-minute late start of the school year is tomorrow, Sept. 20. This is an opportunity for our staff to conduct professional development.
Please note that buses will be running pickup schedules 90 minutes later than normal pickup as well.
The latest SFHS Today is now live at https://youtu.be/oeNxZaJUgdQ.
This week features pieces about Homecoming Week, Kody's Closet, a Teacher Feature, Random Question Thing, SFHS Sports, a new segment
St. Francis Middle School Picture Day is Thursday, September 21, 2023. Our retake day will be Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Parents will be able to access their student's pictures using the Jostens event code FE95723, and their students ID number.
To order pictures, go to: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
Homecoming dance tickets will be pre-sold during lunches for $15. Only 9-12th grade students from St. Francis High School, Saints Academy and Saints Online are allowed. A picture ID is required to enter. No reentry into the dance once a student leaves.
Homecoming Week themes have been announced. Check https://www.isd15.org/article/1243374 for more information.
