Graduation is a significant milestone for our 8th grades students and a very special occasion at St. Francis of Assisi School.  The graduation mass and diploma ceremony are highlights of the school year and a fitting conclusion to a memorable time in the lives of our students. On behalf of the St. Francis of Assisi School community, I would like to congratulate the graduates of the Class of 2016 for their accomplishments and wish them continued success in high school. 

 

I have complete confidence that our graduates will be successful in their high school academic and extracurricular pursuits.  Watching their growth over the years buoys my confidence.  They have developed positive self-confidence by acquiring the skills, habits, and attitude needed to propel them to be productive learners both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to an excellent academic foundation, their St. Francis education has built strong character guided by a moral compass grounded in Gospel values.  Over the years our graduates developed the social and emotional skills necessary for personal growth and essential to overcome the challenges they will face in high school and beyond. 

 

It is with pride and excitement that I watch the Class of 2016 charge forward driven by the lessons learned as a direct result of their experience at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.

 

Many of these families joined the school community when their children began attending St. Francis in pre-kindergarten, creating bonds that have developed for over 10 years.  No matter how long you have been part of the St. Francis school community, know that you will be missed and that you are always welcome at your home away from home.  We have been blessed over the years by your generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Thank you for helping us build a legacy of academic, personal, and spiritual success at St. Francis of Assisi School.