Tag: faith

Camp Hanes

Camp Hanes

Each year, eighth graders at The Franciscan School make a 2-hour drive to King, N.C. to spend a full day atCamp Hanes. Set in a beautiful mountain town just north

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Catholic Social Teaching: Living Out Our Faith

Catholic Social Teaching: Living Out Our Faith

At The Franciscan School, we are committed to teaching our students the fundamental truths that embody our faith and illuminate the characteristics of Jesus Christ.

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Passage Home Food Drive Helps 30 Families

Passage Home Food Drive Helps 30 Families

As one of The Franciscan School’s three pillars, Service is a tangible way students learn to live the Franciscan mission. It is also an integral part of their

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Inside the Classroom: Barb Dobner

Inside the Classroom: Barb Dobner

“Every day is a new adventure.” After teaching at The Franciscan School for 15 years, Barb Dobner continues to find new ways to teach and engage her Kindergarten

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Catholic Schools Week 2023: Celebrating Families

Catholic Schools Week 2023: Celebrating Families

We know that when parents choose to attend The Franciscan School, they do so with many great school options in the area - both public and private. And while

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Staying Afloat and Thriving After 21 Years: School Counselor Laureen Wacenske

Staying Afloat and Thriving After 21 Years: School Counselor Laureen Wacenske

“The best school in Raleigh.” These words were spoken to The Franciscan School Counselor Laureen Wacenske 22 years ago as she was deciding where to send her son to

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A Year To Celebrate

A Year To Celebrate

The academic and spiritual foundation built here at The Franciscan School (TFS) is constructed year by year with the help of parents, teachers, friends, and all the

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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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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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Why Choose A Catholic Education?

Why Choose A Catholic Education?

Let’s Celebrate Catholic schools! We asked members for our school community to share why they believe in the Catholic school education experience.

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