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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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For the Love of Music

For the Love of Music

As orchestra teacher Victoria Pedroza continues in her fifth year at The Franciscan School, her passion for music has only deepened. It’s easy to happen when you’re

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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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Ready to Launch: The Franciscan School Prepares Students for High School Success

Ready to Launch: The Franciscan School Prepares Students for High School Success

In an ever-changing world, The Franciscan School recognizes the great responsibility and privilege it has to shape young lives. The staff and faculty are devoted to

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Inside the Classroom: Mr. Barbee, 7th-Grade Social Studies

Inside the Classroom: Mr. Barbee, 7th-Grade Social Studies

Even as a teenager, Mr. Matt Barbee, TFS 7th-grade social studies teacher, knew he wanted to teach. Barbee is in his fifth year of teaching at TFS – the first four

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Say Hello To The New St. Francis Parish Priests

Say Hello To The New St. Francis Parish Priests

The Franciscan School families may have seen some new faces on campus this year as St. Francis of Assisi welcomed two new priests to the parish community in

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School Advisory Council Helps The Franciscan School Fulfill Mission and Vision

School Advisory Council Helps The Franciscan School Fulfill Mission and Vision

Once a month, you’ll find a diverse group of TFS parents and advocates meeting with principal Mike Watson and the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish to discuss

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Caring for T’Wolves

Caring for T’Wolves

In her 20 years as the school nurse at The Franciscan School (TFS), Joanne Sullivan has worked to ensure that every member of the TFS community is healthy, happy

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Back to School: Learning in a New World

Back to School: Learning in a New World

In a season marked by great uncertainty, decisions are difficult for everyone – and educators, in particular, recognize that there are no simple solutions.

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Welcome to Kindergarten!

Welcome to Kindergarten!

It was the first day of Kindergarten, and I had so many emotions. I was sad that my “babies” were growing up. I was sad that we would no longer have lazy weekday

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