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Why Do Families Choose A Catholic Education?

Why Do Families Choose A Catholic Education?

Every year, schools around the country take a week or month to celebrate Catholic education. This year, the theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools:

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STREAM

STREAM

STEM, STEAM, STREAM. These buzzwords have floated around the academic world for many years, but how do they apply to The Franciscan School (TFS)?

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From Yoga to Finance, Fitness and More: Middle School Electives

From Yoga to Finance, Fitness and More: Middle School Electives

One of the most unique and lesser known attributes of The Franciscan School (TFS) is the wide range of electives offered to middle school students.

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Inside the Classroom: Chris Elliott, PE

Inside the Classroom: Chris Elliott, PE

Before the doors first opened at The Franciscan School, there were feelings of excitement and anticipation of the unknown.

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A Place to Belong: Alumni Spotlight: Alli Perrin ’11

A Place to Belong: Alumni Spotlight: Alli Perrin ’11

Since opening its doors to students in 2000, The Franciscan School has sought to lay a foundation of faith, education and community that students carry with them

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Persevering to the End: TFS Class of 2021

Persevering to the End: TFS Class of 2021

Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the class of 2021 at The Franciscan School started their final year, unsure of what the year would hold and waiting for life

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Embracing the Journey: Alumni Spotlight: Cameron Stutts ‘12

Embracing the Journey: Alumni Spotlight: Cameron Stutts ‘12

While it’s been nearly a decade since Cameron Stutts ‘12 walked the halls of TFS, to him, it feels like it was yesterday. “My fondest memories at TFS had to be in

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Not Your Mother’s Librarian

Not Your Mother’s Librarian

While media centers are typically known for holding masses of books, Kristina Kollauf, media specialist at The Franciscan School, aims to make TFS’ media center

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Engineered for Success: Alumni Spotlight: Alex Ruby ‘11

Engineered for Success: Alumni Spotlight: Alex Ruby ‘11

As part of its commitment to educating the whole person, The Franciscan School recognizes that setting students up for success also involves showing them how to

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Student Council Shapes Future Leaders

Student Council Shapes Future Leaders

Each year, a couple of dozen middle school students at TFS put together thoughtful campaigns promising to make important contributions to the school community if

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