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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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Alumni Spotlight: Alex Kozak ‘05

Alumni Spotlight: Alex Kozak ‘05

Arranging and attending funerals can often be one of the hardest times in a person’s life. When TFS alumni Alex Kozak was young, her grandfather passed away and she

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Spotlight: New Middle School Advisory Program

Spotlight: New Middle School Advisory Program

Middle school can sometimes be hard to navigate. With a change in how classes are arranged, the academic rigor that can be found, developments personally and

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Coming Home: TFS Alumni Return as Staff Members

Coming Home: TFS Alumni Return as Staff Members

“Coming back here just felt like coming home.” These are words from Connor Fodell, 5th grade TFS teacher. Fodell is among five current TFS staff members who were

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All in the Family

All in the Family

When Marie Leone first toured The Franciscan School, she knew it was the place for her. What she didn’t know was that eventually, each of her family members would

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Always Faithful: TFS Alumni

Always Faithful: TFS Alumni

“Semper Fidelis.” This is the Marine Corps motto, which is Latin for “Always Faithful.” It symbolizes the Marines’ commitment to those they fight alongside, as well

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Inside the Classroom: Jamie Kirchhoff

Inside the Classroom: Jamie Kirchhoff

For the last 17 years, Jamie Kirchhoff has poured her heart into the students at The Franciscan School. As a first grade teacher, Kirchhoff loves when her students’

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Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Slone ‘11

Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Slone ‘11

Since she was just a young girl, Caroline Slone knew she wanted to spend her time caring for people, particularly babies. As a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)

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