This Year in Francis Parker Theater Arts!
By Reed Gabhart, Francis Parker Theater Arts Director For those of you who were either not…
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2025 Merit Scholarship Competition Finalists
Congratulations to our 2025 Merit Scholarship Competition finalists! The academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, demonstrated leadership, and…
Introducing our Chinese Sister School
Francis Parker School of Louisville and the Shanghai MacDuffie Bilingual High School are now Sister Schools!…
Transportation Day T-Shirts On Sale!
The Preschool Family Association is gearing up for Transportation Day, and you can purchase a Transportation…
Junior Sam LeMay on Wave3!
October 22 is National Stuttering Awareness Day. Junior Sam LeMay was featured on Wave3 yesterday along…
Faculty/Staff Profile: Dorian Holmes
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Imagine! Art Auction + Scholarship Fundraiser
In partnership with Buffalo Construction, we are proud to present the in-person return of the Imagine! Art Auction…
Faculty/Staff Spotlight: Alexandra Thurstone
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Faculty/Staff Profile: Luke Johnson
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Calling All Artists!
Francis Parker School is pleased to announce its annual art auction and fundraiser, Imagine! This unique…
Alumni Meeting – Online!
Want to connect with fellow alumni? Learn what’s been going on at Francis Parker since you…
Moving Forward
Dear friends and family, Our thriving and supportive community has stood by us through many changes.…
Welcome Back to School!
It’s been an especially busy summer this year as we continue our work to visually transform…
Congratulations, Lindsy!
The Oldham Era has selected our own Library Director Lindsy Serrano in a recent selection of…
Swag is here!
It’s here! Order your Francis Parker School of Louisville swag online and it will ship right…
The Camino de Santiago
And she’s off! Angela Ponzio, a Middle School Spanish teacher at our School, is this year’s…
Wyverns are Proud
Calling all, Wyvern Families! This Saturday, June 18, you’re invited to join the Middle School and…
Goats on the Goshen Campus
Goats from Kentucky State University are back on the 64-acre Goshen Campus! Our School has had…
2023 Music Educator Award Nominee
Congratulations to our own Bob Bertke on being named a legacy applicant for the 2023 Music…
Our New Name Is…
To the St. Francis School community: After nearly a year-long process, we are pleased to announce…
School Safety and Talking Points for Children
Dear St. Francis School Families: The recent news out of Uvalde, Texas hits close to home…
Congratulations!
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Derby Day at St. Francis School!
On Wednesday we celebrated the return of the Run for the Roses in Goshen! We were…
Run for the Roaches!
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Name Change Update
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Middle School National History Day State Competition
Last Saturday a record number of St. Francis School students participated in the National History Day…
2022 Governor’s Scholars Program, Governor’s School for the Arts, and Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
Join us in congratulating the Wyverns who have been accepted into the 2022 Governor’s Scholars Program,…
“Sister Act JR.” Wows Audiences!
Hallelujah! Bravo to the cast, crew, and production team of Sister Act JR. who “raised their…
Pegasus Parade Parking
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Congrats!
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Congratulations to current Wyverns that participated in KMAC Couture this past weekend!
Congratulations to current Wyverns that participated in KMAC Couture this past weekend! Mireia Cecil ’24 is…
Wyverns in Service
The 4th grade Wyverns paid a visit to WaterStep last week as the final piece of…
Name Change Survey & Listening Session Update
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High School Science Olympiad Competes at State
It was an untraditional year with the official Science Olympiad Regional Competition canceled and a Regional…
Wyverns Support Ukraine
Wyverns Support Ukraine! Under the leadership of High School Spanish teacher (and native of Ukraine) Angela…
Progressive Education the Wyvern Way: Lower School
This is the fourth article in a four-part series on Progressive education at St. Francis School.…
High School Science Olympiad Competes at Regionals
The High School Science Olympiad team competed in the Regional Invitational Competition at North Oldham High…
Name Change Listening Sessions & Survey
To the St. Francis School Community: As you know, on January 26, 2022, the Board of…
High School Delegation Represented Sweden and United Kingdom at KUNA
The High School delegation recently represented both Sweden and the United Kingdom at the Kentucky United…
Ellie Westfall Honored as Rotary Club Unsung Hero
Senior Ellie Westfall was recently honored as one of 39 city-wide Rotary Club Unsung Heroes. This…
Support the 7th Grade Service Learning Project
As a fundraiser for their service learning project, the 7th graders are hosting a movie night…
Progressive Education the Wyvern Way: High School
This is the second article in a four-part series on Progressive education at St. Francis School.…
Red Carpet Premier
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Our Good Earth 2022
Thank you to all our sponsors, the committee, vendors, donating businesses, and the entire St. Francis…
Progressive Education the Wyvern Way: Preschool
This is the second article in a four-part series on Progressive education at St. Francis School.…
Win an Ice Cream Party for Six Friends with Ms. Keyonda!
See all auction and raffle items here. Here’s the scoop: Enjoy a supervised ice cream party…
Art to Remember on the Goshen Campus
Art to Remember is here! Art to Remember is the Fine Arts Department’s fundraiser that allows…
Raffle Tickets Now Available!
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Progressive Education the Wyvern Way: Middle School
This is the first article in a four-part series on Progressive education at St. Francis School.…
Recording: Responding Thoughtfully and Compassionately to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
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Equity and Cultural Competency
“Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue, and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in our world.” —…
2020-21 Annual Report Now Available!
Your fierce loyalty to St. Francis School is the mark of a true Wyvern! We are…
Intellectual Curiosity and Critical Thinking
Preschoolers demonstrate curiosity every day in everything they do, as their parents can well appreciate (“Why?” …
Preschool Celebrates World Read Aloud Day!
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Alum Scott Davis in Voice Tribune
Behind the Lens of Scott Davis If you have a look at the February edition of…
Today in School: Lunar New Year
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The Winter 2021-22 Wyvern Report is Here!
Check out the winter issue of the Wyvern Report to stay current on school-wide news, read…
Preschool Parent Testimonial
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St. Francis School Name Exploration Task Force Final Report
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COVID-19 Testing Updates
COVID-19 Testing Thanks to a new partnership with Bluewater, we are offering take-home oral rinse PCR…
Parent Testimonial
“In some ways, we are most comforted by aspects that we actually DON’T have to think…
Governor’s Cup 2022
This weekend the St. Francis School academic team competed in the Governor’s Cup district round held…
Parent Testimonal
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Wyverns Selected for ’22 KMAC Couture
Join us in congratulating five Wyverns that have been selected to be in this year’s KMAC…
Wyvern Swag
Show your Wyvern Pride with sweatshirts, tees, hats, and more! Use code WYVERNFAMILY for 10% off…
Today at School
Rebecca Jones’ Calculus students worked with dry erase markers on the courtyard windows to find (1)…
In-Person Learning Continues
With the high rates of vaccination among our faculty, staff, and students, our masking and distancing…
A Day of Learning for Faculty and Staff
On Monday, January 3, as students enjoyed one final day of Semester Break, the faculty and…
The Wyvern Academic Team is back!
The Middle School Academic Team had a great showing this past weekend at our District Competition!…
Highlights of St. Francis School Name Exploration Survey and Listening Sessions (Fall 2021)
We have committed to being transparent with the St. Francis School community about our process for…
Book Fair Online
Good news! You can still shop the St. Francis School online Book Fair through November 28th!…
Season of Giving: Community Service
Giving is part of what it means to be a Wyvern. As a Progressive school, we…
Spread the Word!
We know why we love our School, but let’s tell everyone! Your reviews of St. Francis…
Wyverns Helping
Dear St. Francis School Families, Our hearts go out to the communities devastated by the tornadoes…
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is back in person on the Goshen Campus and will be open…
Native American History Month
From Preschool – 12th grade, our students are learning about and celebrating Native American Heritage Month.…
Kentucky Youth Assembly Update
Our entire High School delegation did a great job at the Kentucky Youth Assembly earlier this…
Name Change Exploration | Fall 2021
As members of the St. Francis School family, you know that our Goshen and Downtown campuses…
Did You Miss Our Thoughtful Series: Supporting Gender Diversity? You Can Watch the Recording!
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Name Change Exploration: Listening Sessions Announcement
To our School community: You have spoken and the survey results are in. Thank you to…
Creativity and Expression
Following the adoption of our new Core Values, SFS leaders are taking turns writing about the…
Kindness and Belonging
Following the adoption of our new Core Values, SFS leaders are taking turns writing about the…
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Family Movie Night!
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us on Saturday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m.…
Preschool – 8th Grade Open House – Join Us!
The Office of Admissions at St. Francis School invites prospective parents and students to our Goshen…
Our Good Earth, Postponed to March 2021
With the safety of our School community being our top priority, we are moving Our Good…
Wyvern Indoor Turf and Training Center | Ribbon Cutting | October 4, 2021
NEW ATHLETIC SPACE OPENS AT ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL’S DOWNTOWN CAMPUS WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR…
A Heart Full of Gratitude
I am writing this with a full heart, knowing that the school year is coming to…
Building Community Amidst a Pandemic
Earlier this week at the virtual Middle School Talent Show, Reed Gabhart shared how it was…
A Wonderful Derby Celebration!
We had a wonderful time last week at our Preschool Derby Parade and Races, and while…
Partnering with Parents to Raise a Teenager
At every level of Preschool – 12th grade education, the parent/school partnership is vital, but perhaps…
Education, Downtown Louisville
Last Friday, our High School Wyverns put the books down and participated in Community Service and…
“The Peace of Wild Things”: 8th Grade Wyvern Retreat
Last week I was fortunate to accompany the 8th grade class and their other fearless chaperones…
Community Service: A Core Tenet of Progressive Education
The following article (and the photo above) reflects how we incorporate community service into the curriculum…
Turning a Corner
This feels like a week of contrasts. On one hand, I’ve been reflecting on the full…
Inching Towards a Better Normal
Inching towards normalcy — that’s the theme of this week’s installment from the Lower and Middle…
Spring Has Sprung!
We returned from Spring Break to signs of spring! The beautiful tulips have made their appearance…
The Power of Student Voice
Student voice is an essential part of a Progressive school — and certainly St. Francis students…
Lower School Student Leadership in Action
In her New York Times #1 Bestseller, Dare to Lead, Brené Brown writes, “Daring leaders work…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: How We Do the Work
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central themes at St. Francis, woven into our values, philosophy, and…
Let the Derby Festivities Begin!
This week the Preschool classrooms have been stocked with cardboard boxes, socks, pillow stuffing, paint, and…
Hellos and Goodbyes
The cyclical nature of high school is one of the many things I love about my…
The Stages of Scribbling
Developing a child’s ability to write and convey meaning begins at an early age. At St.…
Parent Connection at SFS
A few things I’m really missing about St. Francis this year, specifically with regards to the…
Groundhog Day Shadow Play
On Tuesday, February 2nd our nation’s beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, popped his head out of the…
Measuring Student Engagement
As a Progressive school, student engagement is at the core of a St. Francis education. When…
Looking Ahead to College
While you are currently focused on the process of choosing your child’s high school, we can…
Winter Adventures With the Adventurers
As Adventurers, we love playing outside. We always have a hike or two on the weekly…
Reflecting on Black History Month
Today we finish the official celebration of Black History Month. We proudly commemorate this special month,…
Culturally Responsive Education
Earlier this week, I had the privilege to hear Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, author of Bright,…
Lunch, the Sign-Out System, and Safety
What do our high schoolers do for lunch? What is the Sign-Out System? How does it…
Returning to Normalcy
It is hard to believe that we are one year past the beginning of a global…
How We Are Modifying Exam Week
The bi-annual high school rite of passage is nearly upon us: Exam Week is December 14th…
Developing Listening Skills and Independence – Big Work for Small Learners
We support children each day in our classrooms as they learn to follow simple directions and…
We Continue to Know, Care for, and Educate Your Children
Working on the Goshen Campus this week was much quieter—and a little lonely!—compared to the week…
To Block or Not to Block?
What Parents Need to Know About Our High School Class Schedule To block or not to…
Downtown as Our Campus
The High School is on what we call the “Downtown Campus” and, for us, that’s more…
And We’re Back!
And we’re back! Second semester is underway and with it, we have opened our basketball season…
Valuable Opportunities to Think Critically and Creatively
Lower and Middle School students and teachers are back to the business of learning in full…
Digging Deeper Into Our Work With Children
The new year is here and we are grateful to be together again. We want to…
Creating a Vibrant Student Life at St. Francis
Prospective parents and students are often surprised by the number and variety of athletic teams, extracurricular…
The Concept of Critical Thinking
Recently, a group of administrators, faculty, Board members, and students have been examining our Core Values…
Preschool DEI Education Program Coming Soon!
We are currently in the process of developing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education program for…
A High School That Prepares Your Child for College and Life
High school is about many things — social-emotional development, growing from a young adolescent into an…
Changing and Growing, Too!
It’s that time of year when change is visible all around us. We notice the trees…
Extracurriculars – A Fun Way to Connect!
Somehow, we’re rocketing through the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year! Normally, being in late…
Learning Is Alive and Well!
Witnessing Lower and Middle School life on any random school day this fall, so much looks…
Facilitating Election Conversations
This week at St. Francis has been largely dominated by the election and conversations surrounding it.…
May Our Shared Values Guide Us
When it comes to students and politics at school, their go-to is often to parrot what…
Cultivating a Love of Reading
We all know that reading to children is crucial to the development of future literacy skills.…
Our Faculty: The Most Compelling Reason to Choose Our High School
In interviews, we tell prospective teachers that we are looking for two main things: passion for…
Our Curriculum and Pedagogy
In past articles, we’ve talked about the St. Francis schedule and the faculty; now, we turn…
Looking Back on Our Year Together
It’s hard to believe that the school year is over and ended quite differently than it…
We Made It Through, Together!
My heart is so full of gratitude as we close out this school year. The scenario…
St. Francis “Magic!”
Hello Everybody! I feel like the Beatles’ The Long and Winding Road should be the soundtrack…
Partnering with Parents to Raise a Teenager
At every level of Preschool-12th grade education, the parent/school partnership is vital, but perhaps never more…
What Hasn’t Changed in Lower and Middle School This Fall
While it might be tempting to begin this update by remarking on what a different start…
How We’re Doing Preschool During a Pandemic
We’re learning. We’re planning. We’re reimagining. We’re rethinking everything from our classrooms, materials, and schedules to…
The Social-Emotional Well-Being of Our Students
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! While this is not how we envisioned school starting this…
Remote Learning – Wyvern-Style!
We began this school year much as we ended the last: with remote learning! While we…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work is Essential
Shelly, Renee, and I all decided to write on DEI – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion –…
DEI Efforts: At the Forefront of Our Work
A favorite piece of art hanging beside my desk is a small, bright canvas painted by…
How St. Francis Is Doing School at Home
During the COVID-19 closure our two primary goals are keeping the learning process on track and…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at SFS
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central themes at St. Francis, woven into our values, philosophy, and…
Reflections on Remote Learning (One Month In…)
Hello everyone! We’ve now hit the one month mark of remote learning, and being away from…
Care and Connection
“It always helps to have people we love beside us when we have to do difficult…
Highlights During Remote Learning
As I write this, we are coming to the end of our fourth week of online…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at SFS
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central themes at St. Francis, woven into our core values, philosophy…
End-Of-Year News!
Warm greetings, St. Francis families! It dawned on me this week that in terms of remote…
Celebrating the End of the Year!
We are planning our end-of-year celebrations; and while they will be different, they are still incredibly…
End-of-Year Events: Everything You Need To Know
Today is the last day of classes (minus a few AP classes and all the AP…
Community Service: A Core Tenet of Progressive Education
Because serving the community is a core tenet of Progressive education, the High School has a…
To Block or Not to Block?
What parents need to know about our high school class schedule. To block or not to…
You’re Our Best Ambassador!
As school administrators, we take part in a myriad number of meetings on every facet of…
Share Your Love of St. Francis School
On Saturday, March 21st, our School will be hosting Next-Step Saturday for current and prospective families.…
Introducing Zak Cohen, Our New Middle School Director!
In preparation for the previously-announced changes in administrative structure on the Goshen Campus for the 2020-21…
Help Us Spread the Word!
My St. Francis journey started 20 years ago, before I even had children. For the first…
How St. Francis Is Doing High School at Home
As COVID-19 entered the United States and then was diagnosed in Kentucky, schools knew that we…
What Remote Learning Looks Like in Preschool
We’ve concluded our first week of remote learning in the Preschool. We did it. Together. A…
We’re All in This Together!
I thought I’d take a moment to reach out to you as we end the first…
Remote Learning, Wyvern-Style!
I am writing at the end of Week 1 of remote learning, Wyvern-style! I am so…
Enduring Exam Week
Our High School students are grateful to be on break … and grateful to be done…
Creating a Vibrant Student Life at St. Francis
Prospective parents and students are often surprised by the number and variety of athletic teams, extracurricular…
Faculty Kicks off 2020 with Professional Development
While the students enjoyed one last day off, the faculty and staff returned to school on…
Stages of Scribbling
Developing a child’s ability to write and convey meaning begins at an early age. Here at…
Your Child’s Online Behavior
As part of our ongoing Thoughtful Series, our Middle School students recently attended a presentation on…
The Senior Project Process
This week kicked off Senior Project season at the High School, our annual ritual and rite…
Looking Ahead to College
While you are currently focused on the process of choosing your child’s high school, we can…
Keeping Your Children Free From Drugs and Alcohol
For many years now, our school counselors have arranged for prevention specialists from Freedom from Chemical…
Self-Directed Art Supports Learning
All of our Preschool classrooms are stocked with a variety of art materials such as watercolors,…
Our Faculty: Self-Proclaimed Nerds
In interviews, we tell prospective teachers that we are looking for two main things: passion for…
Traditional Curriculum + Progressive Methodology
Traditional Curriculum + Progressive Methodology Broad and diverse voices Primary sources Intellectually challenging Core curriculum, plus flexibility…
“Back to School” for Faculty!
A few weeks ago, while the students got an extended break from classes, our faculty and…
Learning by Doing
Young children process knowledge and gather information through hands-on experiences. The more involved the experience, the…
Important Changes to the College Admissions Process
Please read on for a statement from the National Association for College Admission Counseling that describes…
Learning Through Experience
In his 1938 work Experience and Education, John Dewey (one of the founders of Progressive education)…
Academic Risk-Taking
As a member of ISACS (Independent School Association of the Central States), we receive numerous informational…
“Trying On” Kindergarten
The Trailblazers spent the morning “trying on” kindergarten while parents attended an informational coffee with Head…
Downtown as Our Campus
The High School is on what we call the “Downtown Campus” and, for us, that’s more…
Wishing You a Heartfelt Happy Holidays!
Earlier this morning, children, parents, and staff gathered together to sing songs of the holidays! With…
How to Have Difficult Conversations
It is an understatement to say that we at St. Francis are big on conversations. From…
Facilitating Courageous Conversations
While traditionally schools focus on the “Three Rs” with academics as their main point of emphasis,…
Building Social-Emotional Skills
Preschool-aged children often react with big emotions when faced with peer conflicts. As adults, our first…
Lunch, the Sign-Out System, and Safety
What do our high schoolers do for lunch? What does a sign-out system mean? How does…
The Future of Progressive Education
Last week I was fortunate to attend the biennial PEN Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. PEN stands…
Nature Is Imperfectly Perfect
Recently, we have seen local excitement regarding the emergence of nature preschools, outdoor learning labs, and…
A Progressive Viewpoint on Standardized Testing
One of the most common ways that people judge the strength of any school is by…
Fall Brings Change
It’s that time of year when change is visible all around us. We notice the trees…
How We Do Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
On Friday, October 11th, our Middle School students undertook three hours of diversity, equity, and inclusion…
Enriching the Compassion and Understanding of Our Community
The High School has welcomed a few interesting speakers in recent weeks. Last week, students heard…
Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2019
It’s surreal to be writing my last newsletter article of the year. Somehow, as the year…
Inspiring Words on Intentions
Each year at our Graduations, students choose a member of the faculty or staff to speak…
Advice to a Graduating Senior
Each year at our Graduations, students choose a member of the faculty or staff to speak…
College Preparation in High School
College Preparation High school is about many things — social-emotional development, growing from a young adolescent…
High School Curriculum that Prepares Students for College
In past articles, we’ve talked about the St. Francis schedule and the faculty; now, we turn…
St. Francis School opens new 400 seat theater in Goshen, Kentucky
August 6, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Francis School opens new 400 seat theater in Goshen.…
Starting the School Year Off Right
What an incredible start to the 2019-20 school year! First, the students (and parents) who were…
Easing the Transition Between Home and Preschool
Children need time to feel comfortable in new situations. We often see a few tears in…
Fostering Healthy Habits
And we are back! What a fantastic first week it’s been. We kicked things off with…
4 Books We Recommend You Read
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus; Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus; and Renee Hennessy,…
A Wyvern Weekend!
Morning Meeting this past Monday was a joyful celebration of so many wonderful things our kids…
Enjoyable Author Visit
This week we enjoyed a visit from author and artist Mary Maier and her husband, Cole.…
Back at School!
This week, though we’re just back from Spring Break, has in many ways focused on the…
Reflecting on “The Sound of Music”
After a long and restful Spring Break, we returned this week refreshed and looking forward to…
The Importance of Self-Portraits
As you may have noticed, at regular intervals throughout the year, our teachers ask our children…
College Corner: The College Decision Making Process
College Corner appears in the Wyvern Weekly with suggestions and dates to help make the college…
St. Francis Has Got Talent!
We enjoyed another fabulous Talent Show yesterday afternoon! Joke-telling and lots of music were on the…
7th Graders “Rough It” in Indiana!
This week, our 7th graders ventured up to Brown County State Park in Indiana for their…
Tools for Your Toolbox
The podcast Life Kit on NPR was recommended to me recently by a former Preschool parent.…
One Eventful Week!
It’s been a full and exciting week of Advisee Games (I’ll report on that next week),…
ERBs and Coming Attractions!
It’s been a studious week on the Goshen Campus as our 4th – 7th graders have…
Derby Race and Tea – Preschool Grandparents’ Day
Thoroughbred sock and paper horses are currently being assembled in each classroom for our annual Preschool…
End-of-Year Events
We celebrated the Class of 2019’s official commitment-to-college day on Wednesday with a class photo and…
National History Day and Lots of Talent!
Monday’s Middle School Morning Meeting had that end-of-the-year feel: more like a rowdy Friday rendition! First…
Derby Fever!
Derby fever raced through the Preschool this week. Horses galloped around the classrooms, while parade floats…
Big Week for Wyvern Athletics
It’s been a big week for Wyvern Athletics! Highlights include: Senior TJ Richardson signed to play…
Sports Banquet Memories!
This week brought the annual Middle School Sports Banquet to the Goshen Campus, and it was…
Coming Together as a Community
The preschoolers had a wonderful time celebrating Derby last week. The parade floats were delightful, the…
Capstone, Renaissance Faire, and Farewell!
This last full week of school (gulp!) has been a BIG ONE for our 8th graders.…
Celebrating the Joy of Childhood
It’s hard to believe that the school year is over. We had a great year of…
Senior Project Season
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Next week brings the start of our Senior Project…
Wyverns Catch Fire at Governor’s Cup
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus I was beyond pleased over the holiday weekend to…
Creating Self-Directed Art
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director All of our Preschool classrooms are stocked with a variety art…
College Corner January 2019
By Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor College Corner appears in the Wyvern Weekly with suggestions and dates…
Annual Winter Concert
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus This odd week with the Wednesday gap is closing…
Faculty Growth Never Stops!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus While the flu and polar vortex may be grabbing…
Building on a Child’s Curiosity
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director Our preschoolers are curious and ask many questions in a day.…
Big Week for Boys’ Basketball
It was a big week for the boys’ basketball team, with a visit to the University…
Governor’s Cup Team Rocks On!
As we gyrate from 20-below wind chills to 70-degree temperatures within one week, one thing is…
The Year of the Pig!
We kicked off the Chinese New Year this week in the Preschool with a parade through…
Encouraging Student Voice
Welcome back from Winter Break! We’ve slipped right back into the flow of things with the…
Seussical Success!
Prior to Winter Break, we were treated to a colorful and funny musical romp of a…
Extending a Child’s Learning
Welcome back! We are very excited to see our friends return this week from Winter Break,…
High School Drama Program presents “Fancy Me Mad”
Our spring play has its world premiere tonight at 7:00 p.m. (with a second performance tomorrow…
4th Graders Bring History Alive!
One of the events I always look forward to each year is going down to the…
A Long-Standing Tradition
One of the highlights of our program is our community Big Sings. The tradition began many…
A Day Around Town
We are back at it with our fourth Community Service day of the year today. Students…
Hard Hat Tour of Main Amp, Theater, & Lobby Wows All!
Last Friday was a special day on the Goshen Campus as Lake|Flato architect Danny Davy flew…
Squallis Puppeteers Teach Important Lesson
Our preschoolers adored the puppet show Tricky Fox, performed by Squallis puppeteer Nora Christensen this week.…
Grandparents’ Day!
Today was Grandparents’ Day at the High School! Grandparents are invited to visit two classes and…
More Than Just a Meal!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director Our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is more than just a meal; it…
Giving “Thanks” for St. Francis Kids!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus As we move closer to Thanksgiving (and don’t you…
Feeling Grateful
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus In the bustle of high school days, we don’t always…
SFS Dance Team Makes its Debut!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Basketball season and holiday season are in full swing…
Post Thanksgiving News!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus The kids returned noisily (as they usually do!) from…
Providing Multicultural Experiences
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director Thank you to all who attended our Thanksgiving Luncheon. The food…
A Dose of Holiday Cheer!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus We got another dose of holiday cheer this week…
NaNoWriMo 2018!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus While November means Thanksgiving for most people, at St.…
Toys Over Video Games
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director The holidays are here and we have received a few requests…
A Caring Community
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Morning Meeting is always one of my favorite parts…
“8th Grade” – An Important Year AND Insightful Film
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus Last Wednesday our Middle School Dean of Students, Shelly…
Mister Paul: A Trailblazer for Life!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director We said goodbye to our beloved Preschool teacher Paul Harshaw this…
Semester One, Done!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Semester one, done! I can’t believe we are halfway…
Have a “Dickens” of a Holiday!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus It’s been a great (and fast) first half of…
Singing Songs of the Holidays!
Everyone enjoyed the Big Sing this week! Children, parents, and staff gathered together to sing songs…
Happy 2019!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Happy 2019! We’ve dived right back into the swing…
We’re Off and Running!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus After a nice, LONG Holiday Break, the kids came…
Changes in Diversity Efforts
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus We are headed into a long weekend commemorating the…
Diversity Work and Dr. King
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus Happy Friday! As we head into a three-day weekend…
Welcome, Ms. Carmen!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great Holiday Break! It…
Opportunities that Provoke Curiosity
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director The Preschoolers have been busy this week harvesting the most adorable…
College Corner: Upcoming Dates and FAFSA Information
By Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor College Corner appears in the Wyvern Weekly with suggestions and dates…
ISACS, Professional Development, Community Service, and Cultural Day
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus I’m just back from my ISACS Accreditation Team visit…
SFS Faculty “Go to School” this Week!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus This Wednesday the students enjoyed a noon dismissal –…
Focusing on Following Directions
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director One thing we work on every day is following directions and…
College Corner: Upcoming Dates and 12th Grade College Planning Guide
By Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor College Corner appears in the Wyvern Weekly with suggestions and dates…
Fall Sports Teams Wrap Up Spectacular Seasons
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Kudos to all our fall sports teams on their…
A “Monster Smash!”
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus It’s been a little bit of a “slow week…
Read to Your Children Daily!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director Last week, our Preschool faculty attended a workshop provided by the…
Calling All Actors!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus There was great excitement around school on Thursday as…
The “Little” Things!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus One of the nice things about working in a…
Welcome, Fall!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director It’s that time of year when change is noticeable all around…
College Corner: Upcoming Dates and Thoughts on Building a Resume
By Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor College Corner appears in the Wyvern Weekly with suggestions and dates…
Impactful Words from an Alum
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus We take seriously our responsibility to help educate students…
“The Odd Couple” Moves Downtown!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus If you’ve been inside the Main Amp anytime recently,…
A Halloween Celebration!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director We’ve had a lot of excitement in the Preschool this week…
College Corner: Upcoming Dates and Leadership in the College Process
By Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor College Corner appears in the Wyvern Weekly with suggestions and dates…
Interacting with Books on their Own
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director We all know that reading to children is crucial to the…
Trees Galore!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus You’ve probably read or heard in the past year…
A Vibrant, Energetic Evening!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus A huge thank-you to all the dozens of students…
Starting a New Year Together
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director The first days of Preschool are exciting for many reasons: we’re…
College Corner August 2018
By Leslie O’Connor, College Counselor As the new College Counselor at St. Francis, I am excited…
In Full Swing!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Whew! It feels good to have made it through…
Awesome First Week of School!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus We’ve now made it through our first full week…
Preschoolers Exploring the Goshen Campus
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director The children are settling into their classroom routines and are enjoying…
13th Annual National Youth Arts Awards
The results of the 13th Annual National Youth Arts Awards for the 2017-2018 season have been…
We Were Glad to See You!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus We had a wonderful Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, and…
Back-to-School Night Gets an Overhaul!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus Next week brings our Middle School Back-to-School night for…
The Power of Play
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director Last week I heard the word “play” used on the nightly…
Community Service Days
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Our Community Service days got off to a wonderful…
Back-to-School Night for Middle School Parents
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus This Wednesday saw our annual Back-to-School Night for our…
Thank you, Preschool Parents!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director It was wonderful seeing everyone at the Preschool Back-To-School Luncheon! We…
Two-Campus Field Day!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus By the time you read this, we will be…
Lower School Student Council and Back-to-School Night
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus It’s been a big week for the Lower School!…
Trucks, Buses, and a Hot Air Balloon, Oh My!
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director We hosted one of our most highly anticipated events in the…
Happenings at the High School
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Snapshots from the week: 11th graders in Diane Pecknold’s…
Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus This Tuesday we were treated to a special, all-school…
Rethinking the Classroom Landscape
By Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director A few weeks ago many of us in the Preschool attended…
Busy, Busy at the High School
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus It doesn’t feel like fall, but apparently it is…
New Main Amp, Theater, & Lobby – Full Steam Ahead!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus It’s now easy to see that our Main Amp,…
Michael Trager-Kusman
Alumni Profile Michael Trager-Kusman ’02 Michael left his job at the Department of Treasury in Washington…
Norm Jones
Norm Jones G’88, ’92 Norm holds a Ph.D. in workforce education and development and an M.A…
Archie Douglass G’71
Briefly describe your career after leaving St. Francis I attended preschool and kindergarten at St. Francis…
Wyvern wins an Emmy!
Congratulations to alumnus Devin Emke G’84 ’88 on winning an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Sound Mixing For…
Brice Rosenbloom curating BRIC Jazz Fest
Brice Rosenbloom, G’89, ’93 the founder and co-producer of Winter Jazzfest, is one of several…
Alumni Profile- Joanna Richards ’01
Describe your path after leaving St. Francis. After St. Francis rescued me from a life of…
Congratulations to alumnus Trent Rosenbloom G’84 ’88 for making huge strides in the world of Medicine!
Congratulations to alumnus Trent Rosenbloom G’84 ’88 on his innovative work which was recently featured in…
Alumnus Napo Matsoso ’13 ranked No. 13 College Player in the country in 2015!
Congratulations to alumnus Napo Matsoso ’13 on the impressive write up in The Courier Journal and for…
Alumni Profile: Robert Bonnie G’80
Alumni Profile: Robert Bonnie G’80 Briefly describe your career after leaving St. Francis. I graduated…
Alumni Profile- Trent Apple ’92
“I graduated from St. Francis High School in 1992 and made stops thereafter at the University…
Alumni Profile- The Alwan Family
Alums Shahad ’11, Mais ’12, and Mohammed ’14 Alwan were recipients of the New American scholarships,…
Alumni Profile: Trent Rosenbloom G’84, ’88
Briefly describe your career after leaving St. Francis. I graduated St. Francis High in 1988 and…
Alum Collin Smith presents “Bear With Us”
Come out and support fellow alum Collin Smith! Collin’s film “Bear With Us” is part of…
Alumni Profile: Akhtar Nawab G’86, ’90
Akhtar Nawab G’86, ’90 is a chef and business owner in New York City and Washington…
Alumni Profile: Deron Simmons G’02, ’06
Briefly describe your path after leaving St. Francis. After leaving St. Francis, I joined the school…
Alumna Profile: Kelly Wright Henrion ’92
Briefly describe your path after leaving St. Francis. After leaving St. Francis, I majored in Latin…
Alumni Profile: Louis Winner ’94
Briefly describe your path after leaving St. Francis. After high school, I attended Indiana University in…
Welcome Back, High School Students!
By Suzanne Gorman, Head of Downtown Campus Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! Morning Meeting on…
And They’re Off!
By Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus There is nothing quite like the first day of…
Chaka Cummings Named New Middle School Director
As you may know, our Middle School Director of these past four years, Dr. Zak Cohen,…
Supporting Our Students
Supporting Our Students We are in the midst of the holy month of Ramadan and and…
Our New Name Is…
To the St. Francis School community: After nearly a year-long process, we are pleased to announce…
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