St. Francis Learning Center

Vote for our own Grady Brunn for the Prep Redzone Preseason 5A Player of the Year in Minnesota. https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/vote-minnesota-5a-preseason-player-of-the-year/

over 1 year ago, St. Francis Area Schools

St. Francis Area Schools is committed to providing high-quality education that equips each student with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their full potential. We believe that every student has the potential to achieve great things, and we are committed to providing them with the classes, programming and tools they need to succeed. However, our district faces significant challenges in meeting these goals as funding for education has not kept pace with the educational needs of our students. As we prepare for the school year, our district is also looking ahead to the November special election, where district voters will be asked to consider a proposed plan that would provide additional funding for our schools. This funding would allow us to: • Enhance vocational education and trade programming to prepare students for high-demand careers. • Expand hands-on learning for STEAM programming. • Provide supplies and materials across all grade levels. • Ensure access to up-to-date technology. • Attract and retain quality staff. Over the past nine years, our district has reduced our budget by $11 million to deal with a budget shortfall due to inadequate state funding. St. Francis Area Schools receives $1,347 less funding per student than the state average, placing our school district among the region’s lowest for per pupil funding. Over 70% of school districts in Minnesota rely on voter-approved operating levies to provide additional funding to support the day-to-day operations of schools, including curriculum, materials and supplies, student programming and services, and staff compensation. St. Francis Area Schools does not have a voter-approved operating levy. This means we spend hundreds of dollars less per student than area school districts. On Tuesday, November 7, St. Francis Area School District voters will consider two ballot questions - a 10-year, $325 per student operating levy and a 10-year, $880,000 annual capital projects levy - to increase funding for our district and provide a strong future for our students, staff and schools. This is an important community decision. We want residents to have the information they need to learn about our challenges, the proposed plan to address them, and the tax impact on local property owners. We encourage you to explore our new website, www.sfStrongFuture.org, for detailed information about the referendum.

over 1 year ago, St. Francis Area Schools

The Summer 2023 Saints News digital version is now available at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3183/ISD15/3171163/Saints_News_Summer_2023.pdf

almost 2 years ago, St. Francis Area Schools

The SFHS Marching Band performed today at Valleyfair. Upcoming performances to catch the marching band are in Blaine, Saturday, June 24 at noon; in Forest Lake, Tuesday, July 4th at 10 am; and in Isanti, Thursday, July 6 at 5pm

almost 2 years ago, St. Francis Area Schools

Beginning June 20, and continuing through June 30, you may be contacted by the Morris Leatherman Company to complete a survey about St. Francis Area Schools. This survey is authorized by the SFAS School Board and your responses will help determine priorities for a possible operating referendum. Because this is a research-based survey, you may still be contacted even if you are on a do not call list.

almost 2 years ago, St. Francis Area Schools

The St. Francis Learning Center, Saints Academy, Saints Online graduation ceremony is today at 6 p.m. Doors will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. for the ceremony. If you are unable to attend in person, the link to watch the graduation live stream is: https://vimeo.com/event/3449982/4835b58a53 The stream is scheduled to go live at 4:45 p.m.

almost 2 years ago, St. Francis Area Schools

Saints Academy Information Night is April 13 from 5-6:30 pm at the St. Francis Learning Center Multipurpose Room. Please RSVP for this event at: https://forms.gle/mmULqMwHxWnMDBWa8. Pizza will be provided. Saints Academy is an alternative high school program located at the St Francis Learning Center for grades 9-12. The program is designed to help students find academic success in a variety of ways through smaller classes, hands-on coursework, and a supportive school environment. Saints Academy also has credit recovery options for those who are behind in credit for graduation. For current students and families, there are significant updates to 23-24 programming that will be shared as well

about 2 years ago, St. Francis Area Schools

DiverseAbility invites you to play broomball and enjoy hot chocolate on Saturday, January 21, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Hockey Rink. DiverseAbility hosts monthly events for youth/ young adults and families. Questions? Contact Barb Anderson at 763-360-2906