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A New Era at TFS: Ushering in Principal Dawn Smith
The 2022-2023 school year marks a new era for The Franciscan School, a new beginning that will carry on the torch as Mike Watson begins his retirement. When
Service, ROTC, and the Army: Alumni Spotlight Charlie Davis ‘16
At The Franciscan School, we welcome new students into all grades. Whether at Kindergarten, in the elementary years, middle school, or even in 8th grade, students
Math at TFS: Solving Real-Life Problems
“Multiply our kindness and divide away our distractions.” The Franciscan School middle school math teacher Patsy Thieken prays this prayer each day as she immerses
Swinging Into The Future: Alumni Spotlight, Chris Sperrazza '15
The middle school years can often be the most formative and impactful years in a young person’s life. During those years, kids often try new things, explore
Celebrating Principal Mike Watson
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”
Overcoming Hurdles and Thriving: TFS Class of 2022
As The Franciscan School’s class of 2022 was finishing their first year of middle school, everything changed. Schools closed their doors, families were locked down,
The Storyteller: Alumni Spotlight, Alex Jenny '18
Alex Jenny loves to tell stories. She likes to make people laugh, capture special moments, and help bring joy to the lives of others through filmmaking. As a 2018
One Book, One School
One Book, One School was designed to bring an entire school together through the enjoyment and fostering of community that a single book can provide. Nearly three
From the Balance Beam to Engineering: Alumni Spotlight, Gabby Kistner '13
For alumni Gabby Kistner, gymnastics has always played a large role in her life. Beginning at age two and competing at age eight, Kistner spent thousands of hours
Inside the Classroom: Ann Giannini
When the doors to The Franciscan School opened in 2000, 4th grade teacher Ann Giannini was one of the original teachers who helped create the school’s mission