Category: General News
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Statement by Dr.Facen Regarding our Food Pantry!
Five years ago, a doorbell changed everything. I was in my very first year as principal—in the middle of COVID, because of course that was a great time to step into leadership. A community member rang our school’s bell. She looked at me and asked for the most basic thing: food. That day, I didn’t…
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Dr.Facen’s Weekly Parent Newsletter
Happy Monday, Pioneer families! I hope this note finds you well and that you enjoyed a restful weekend. We have a full and exciting week ahead, and I wanted to share some updates with you. Celebrating Our Community Last week, our school was featured in a Booking.com commercial shoot right here in our gym! The production crew,…
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Senior Spotlight: Michaela Cuellar
By LaMarc Hubbart ’26 Any plans after you graduation? My plans after graduation are definitely going to college and rooming with my friends. Favorite class? My favorite class I would say is probably English or Art. Favorite teacher? “It’s hard to choose one so I’m going to just say all of the ones I like,…
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A Statement on the Passing of Mr. Jim Kelly
The St. Francis community mourns the recent loss of Mr. Jim Kelly, a legend to all in the Pioneer family. For decades, Mr.Kelly served as the perfect symbol of St. Francis De Sales, embodying the grit, passion and loyalty of the neighborhood, and moreover of the school, its students, and all the families it serves. Our thoughts,…
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