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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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Getting Involved: Home School Association

Getting Involved: Home School Association

At the heart of The Franciscan School lies the families that make up our community. Each year, our dedicated parents volunteer their time and talents to be a part

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Alumni Spotlight: Linh Bach '12

Alumni Spotlight: Linh Bach '12

When Linh Bach '12 graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2020, he knew he wanted to do something that would make a difference in his

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New School Year, New Beginnings

New School Year, New Beginnings

Wednesday, August 17th marked the first day of our 2022-2023 school year. New kindergartners and new students walked the halls for the first time. Students entered

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Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Chehreh Edwards '06

Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Chehreh Edwards '06

When the doors first opened at The Franciscan School, a newness radiated the campus. A newness surrounded by the warmth of special people embarking on a journey

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A New Era at TFS: Ushering in Principal Dawn Smith

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

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Service, ROTC, and the Army: Alumni Spotlight Charlie Davis ‘16

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

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Math at TFS: Solving Real-Life Problems

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

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