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Catholic Schools Week 2025: Why Families Choose a Catholic Education

Catholic Schools Week 2025: Why Families Choose a Catholic Education

This year, The Franciscan School will once again celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 26 to February 1, 2025. We are in the middle of a four-year theme

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Alumni Spotlight: Brendan Lyles '08

Alumni Spotlight: Brendan Lyles '08

Growth, community, and belonging. These three components were the backbone of alumni Brendan Lyles's time at The Franciscan School. When his mom became a teacher at

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Religion at TFS

Religion at TFS

“Catechesis aims to bring about in the believer an ever more mature faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper knowledge and love of his person and message, and a firm

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Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Dellasega '20

Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Dellasega '20

Over the years, we’ve shared countless stories about alumni whose academic and personal growth had its roots at The Franciscan School. For TFS alumna Caroline

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The Blessing of Instructional Teaching Assistants

The Blessing of Instructional Teaching Assistants

Here at The Franciscan School, we are driven to provide an excellent learning experience for all our students. In our elementary grades, Instructional Teaching

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Alumni Spotlight: Conor Kozak '20

Alumni Spotlight: Conor Kozak '20

Attending TFS from 2nd through 8th grade and graduating in 2020, Conor Kozak reflects on the school's powerful impact on his life. The experiences, friendships, and

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It All Begins With Prayer

It All Begins With Prayer

Prayer is an essential pillar for spiritual growth in the Catholic faith. St. Francis of Assisi viewed prayer as a vital connection to God and a way to align one’s

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Alumni Spotlight: Cassie Austin '11

Alumni Spotlight: Cassie Austin '11

Cassie Austin is serious about sustainability. Since college, she has contributed much of her time and efforts to sustainability projects. But let’s go back to

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Inside the Classroom: Connor Fodell '09

Inside the Classroom: Connor Fodell '09

“I want every student to think back on 5th grade with a smile.”

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Alumni Spotlight: Brian Emery '12

Alumni Spotlight: Brian Emery '12

“TFS is like home to me.” For Brian Emery, much of his growing up happened in the hallways at The Franciscan School. Beginning as a preschooler at St. Francis of

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