Student Recognition

Letter from the Principal

Reflecting back on the 2019-20 school year, I know I am not alone in feeling like we experienced two school years in the span of nine months. As I write this message eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, recalling the many events, celebrations and accomplishments of our students here on campus brings a great deal of nostalgia as we navigate a very different school year. However, it is in recounting these many moments of grace and joy that I am reminded of how fortunate I am to be part of the Saint Francis community; a community that has continued to develop young people with hope to bring even in these unprecedented times.

Indeed, it is the passion, innovation, spirit and leadership of our students that has brought great hope to our community — whether together in person or simply in spirit. Last year, our Girls Who Code club held the Adahacks hackathon, where they mentored and engaged young women from all around the Bay Area, an event they successfully replicated 100 percent virtually this past August. Likewise, our student leaders held our first-ever official TEDxSaintFrancis event last February and are hard at work now planning for our next one, reimagining a range of scenarios but ultimately placing the student experience at the forefront of their efforts.

The accomplishments of our many Lancer student-athletes reflect the hard work and dedication of so many of our students. We will not take for granted again the opportunity to compete together and to cheer on our Lancers in the gym, on the pitch or field or in the pool, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication, in particular in these past several months.

The story of the 2019-20 school year is one of resilience, with our community demonstrating time and again its commitment to ensuring our students have every resource available to ensure their success. I am grateful beyond words to all of those who continue to support our mission to educate young people to completeness. Thank you for all you do for our Saint Francis community. Go Lancers!