WELCOME BACK!!
Here you will find all the essentials that use to be in our Back to School Packets. A lot of the forms you filled out during the enrollment process through Finalsite, but some of the other items are now easy to access below.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, August 6, 2026 Early Dismissal 1pm (No Aftercare)
Friday, August 7, 2026 Early Dismissal 1pm (No Aftercare)
SCHOOL OFFICE 317-859-4673 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY (ECM) OFFICE 317-215-2826
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ATTENDANCE LINE 317-215-2827 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS 7:30 AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday (School Year)
ECM OFFICE HOURS 7AM-6PM Monday-Friday
BEFORE CARE 7:00-7:30AM
MAIN SCHOOL (K-8TH) DROP OFF 7:30-7:50AM
SCHOOL DAY 7:50AM-3:15PM, TUESDAY EARLY DISMISSAL AT 2:15PM
PRESCHOOL FULL DAY 8:00AM-3:00PM
PRESCHOOL HALF DAY 8:00AM-12:00PM
SCHOOL DISMISSAL 3:15PM, TUESDAYS 2:15PM
AFTER CARE 3:15-6:00PM, TUESDAYS 2:15-6:00PM
NEW THIS YEAR K-8TH GRADE WILL ATTEND MASS 2 TIMES A WEEK & PRESCHOOL WILL ATTEND 1 TIME A WEEK
K-8TH GRADE ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS Mon, 8:30AM Formal Uniforms
PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS Wed, 8:30AM Daily Uniforms
Parents, guardians, and special guests are always welcome to join us as we celebrate our weekly School Masses. Sharing in the Eucharist with our school community is a wonderful way to support your child's faith journey. To help foster a sense of community and allow students to fully participate with their classmates, we ask that all students remain seated with their assigned class throughout Mass. Thank you for helping us make our weekly liturgies a meaningful and prayerful experience for everyone.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming events for the 2026-2027 school year! To help you stay informed and engaged, please take a moment to review our comprehensive School Calendar and Calendar of Events. These resources outline key dates, activities, and important milestones throughout the academic year.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Getting ready for a new school year is easy! Simply click on your student's grade level below to access their complete school supply list. Each list includes the supplies needed for a successful year in the classroom, making back-to-school shopping quick and convenient.
ECM LIST
INFANT TODDLER 1 TODDLER 3 PRESCHOOL
ELEMENTARY
KINDERGARTEN 1ST GRADE 2ND GRADE
INTERMEDIATE
3RD GRADE-Boys 3RD GRADE-Girls 4TH GRADE-Boys 4TH GRADE-Girls 5TH GRADE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
FROYO FRIDAYS
Ella's FROYO Friday Year Punch Card: Don’t worry about remembering $5 each month, purchase a punch card instead. Punch cards will be available to purchase through 8/31/26. Punch Card purchases can only be used on the scheduled days that have been set by Ella's with Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi for the 2024-2025 school year. Punch cards cannot be used at Ella's Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shop, these are for use only at SSFC on FROYO Fridays. Unused punches cannot be refunded or carried over to the next school year.
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
FRIDAY, APRIL 16
FRIDAY, MAY 14
GENERAL INFORMATION & SIGN UPS
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SCHOOL LUNCH
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Children need healthy meals to learn. Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School offers healthy meals every school day.
Meal Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Breakfast (Full Pay): $2.45
Breakfast (Reduced): $0.30
Breakfast (Free): Free
Lunch (Full Pay): $3.45
Lunch (Reduced): $0.40
Lunch (Free): Free
Additional items:
Milk: $0.75
Extra Lunch Entrée: $2.50
Your children may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals. To determine if your family qualifies, please click the button below to go to our website to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal Application and learn more. Once completed, print the application and return it to the Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School Main Office as soon as possible.
Finalsite Parent Portal
Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School utilizes Finalsite Enrollment, providing a streamlined and secure platform for tuition payment. This user-friendly system allows parents to manage their financial obligations efficiently, view payment schedules, and access important enrollment and school year information, ensuring a hassle-free and transparent process.
Logins are the same across all Finalsite Enrollment Parent Portals. That means, if a parent has created an account before on another school's portal, they do not need to create another account, rather, they can log in with the same email/password or SSO without creating a new account.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the platform used by SSFC to maintain all student data. This is how you can communicate with your student's teacher(s), view their grades, and get school alerts (weather delays, emergency, etc.).
You can click on the button below to sign up and create your account.
If you already created an account because you are a returning family-then you are all set!
POWERSCHOOL LOGIN/CREATE NEW ACCOUNT
SAFE PARISH
All volunteers who have contact with children are required to complete the training prior to their first day.
Training is valid for 5 years at which time you will be required to re-certify.
SAFE PARISH PASSWORD: archindy2021
SCHOOL PROCEDURES
You can find all School Procedures on our website
Main School Parent Resources at
ECM Parent Resources at
ECM PARENT HOME PAGE
Below are a few items to get you started for the 2026-2027 School Year.
MORNING DROP OFF & DISMISSAL
Important Do's and Don'ts
- Do be patient. Do be courteous.
- Have students prepared and ready to exit your vehicle in the Green Drop Off Zone as quickly as possible. Be as quick as possible in unloading your child. Staff will be unable to assist students in exiting the vehicles.
- Remember, we are unloading more than 350 students in 20 minutes.
- Do be mindful of our staff as they man certain areas to direct traffic. They are in place to expedite this process promptly, in a safe manner.
- Do understand, that if needed, the procedure is subject to change to accommodate our families. We will update as needed throughout the year via email.
Morning Drop Off
- The Olive Branch Road entrance will be an entrance only between 7:30–7:50 a.m.
- All traffic will exit past the Early Childhood Ministry building onto Golden Field Drive exit.
- Families with ECM students and older K-8th students will have to do TWO different drop-off points. Please drop off K-8th grade students first then go to the ECM circle drive to drop off your ECM infant, toddler or preschool student. DO NOT ENTER OFF OF GOLDEN FIELD DRIVE this is an EXIT ONLY during morning drop off.-see morning drop off map
- IF YOU ARE ONLY DROPPING AT THE ECM Please use the main front entrance off of Olive Branch Road, follow the entrance procedures and use the outer edge of the parking lot to drive around to the ECM, DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE PARKING LOT.-see morning drop off map
- Students can exit cars in the drop off zones- approximately the church sidewalk to the end of the gym and the half circle in from of the ECM. Staff members will assist in directing traffic patterns.
- For the safety of our staff and students, parents are encouraged to drop their students off outside in the car line and not walk their students in the School or ECM buildings. We understand there are specific circumstances that require parents to walk their child into school. In the rare event that you need to walk with your child into the building, please park in the spaces east of the gymnasium for K-8th grade and behind the gymnasium for the ECM. Please be cautious of the morning traffic.
- The cafeteria entrance is a student entrance only from 7:30-7:50 a.m. Parents may enter the building during this time, but need to enter through the main office.
Dismissal Procedures
- Cars turn in from Olive Branch Road and proceed to the parking lot on the EAST side of the building.
- All vehicles must be in park, and drivers are encouraged to have their engines off prior to the dismissal of the students.
- We will begin dismissal starting at 3:10 p.m. for K-8. All students will be out of the building by 3:15 p.m.. Students are to find their vehicle in their grade’s row. Families park according to the youngest child’s grade- kindergarten families parking in the row closest to the gym.
- Once all students are safely loaded, teachers will dismiss cars by row – beginning with the row closest to Calvert Farms which will exit via Olive Branch Road and the row nearest the gym which will exit via Golden Field Drive.
- For the safety and timeliness of the pickup procedure, students will go directly to their vehicle and are to remain in the vehicle.
Please Note: For the safety of everyone, please put your car in park and turn off your engine. To help with the timeliness of the pickup procedure, please keep all siblings in your vehicle.
Late Line
When classes are proceeding to the carline at 3:00pm, all late cars will be directed to the front of the school building (near the flagpole). Late line students will be walked to the front of the building after cars are dismissed from the parking lot. DO NOT pull through the fire lane. Cars in front of the late line should stay behind the fire lane when lining up.
ALL STUDENTS NOT PICKED UP BY THE TIME LATE LINE DISMISSES WILL BE CHECKED INTO
THE AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AND FEES MAY APPLY.
Preschool MORNING DROP OFF & DISMISSAL
Preschool Parent Without Older Students:
End of day dismissal for preschool is located at the Early Childhood Ministry (ECM) Building on the designated sidewalk area indicated by preschool teacher.
Dismissal time 12pm for 1/2 DAYS and 2:50pm for FULL DAYS
Parents should line the ECM Circle Drive in two lines-overflow parking in the ECM parking lot.
Preschool Parent With Older Students:
Park in your assigned pick up line, put your car in park and turn off your engine then walk to the preschool pick up area to retrieve your child.
Late Line Preschool Parents:
If you miss the afternoon preschool pick up, your child will be checked into the afterschool enrichment program in the ECM building and fees may apply.
EMERGENCY, WEATHER & IMPORTANT SCHOOL UPDATE PROCEDURES PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL
The preschool program and school utilize the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.* You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.
You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”. SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy PledgeTM, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY (ECM) INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAMS
The Early Childhood Ministry infant and toddler programs utilizes Tadpoles to deliver messages on ECM delays and closings. Our ECM Director will set this up on your child’s first visit to the ECM.
UNIFORMS
We believe a uniform code is appropriate for our school environment. Student dress has a direct influence on attitude and behavior. A dress code eliminates competition of student dress and allows emphasis to remain on the learning process.
There are two distinct uniforms in our code: Formal Uniform and Daily Uniform. We collaborate with Tommy Hilfiger and Land's End for school uniforms. Students are required to purchase only certain uniform items from the uniform companies. Those items are indicated with an asterisk in the descriptions below. This ensures a uniform look among our students. Tommy Hilfiger and Land's End makes it convenient for Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School students to shop online.
NEW THIS YEAR K-8TH GRADE WILL ATTEND MASS 2 TIMES A WEEK & PRESCHOOL WILL ATTEND 1 TIME A WEEK
K-8TH GRADE ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS Mon, 8:30AM Formal Uniforms
PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE ALL SCHOOL MASS DAYS Wed, 8:30AM Daily Uniform
LEARN MORE ON UNIFORM APPROVED PIECES
SHOP DAILY APPROVED UNIFORM PIECES NOW
Tommy Hilfiger School Code: STFR14
Land's End Preferred School Number: 900144692
SSFC PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM POLICY
Classes will be held either outside or inside the gym during the school year depending on the weather and curriculum, please make sure your student plans accordingly. Students in grades K-4th will not be changing for PE class. They will just need to wear athletic shoes with their school uniform on the day their class has PE.
Students in grades 5-8th grade will be changing for PE class. They will be given time to change out of their school uniform and into their PE Uniform for PE class.
GRADES K-4TH
- Athletic shoes with socks
- The school uniform they have on that day
- For girls who are wearing a skirt or jumper, shorts or sweatpants need to be worn underneath for PE class.
GRADES 5TH-8TH
- Athletic shoes with socks
- PE Uniform
2026-27 FUNDRAISERS
All fundraising activities organized by our School Ministry are entirely optional. However, participation in these efforts directly supports the essential functions and special events that make our school unique. Funds raised help us host PFO (Parent-Faculty Organization) events, supplies for our special classes that enrich our students' learning experiences, and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our School Ministry. Your support, whether through participation or other means, is greatly appreciated and makes a significant difference in our community. Thank you for considering these opportunities to contribute to our school’s success. Below you can see the 2026-2027 Fundraisers that will be taking place here at SSFC.
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TRASH BAG FUNDRAISER Super Soak the Teachers Distribution WED, SEP 16 12-6PM Families can choose to sell 15 or more trash bags or the buyout option for $65 to earn DRESS DOWN DAYS. Cost: $12 per bag Buyout: $65 Prizes 15 bags or more per family sold or buyout option fulfilled: *Dress Down Day cannot be used on a Mass Day TOP 10 SELLING FAMILIES GET TO SUPER SOAK THE TEACHER ON FRI, SEP 11, 2026
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COLOR RUN 2027 FRI, FEB 19-FRI, APR 16, 2027
Buyout: $100 per student Prize Themed Dress Down on FRI, APR 16, 2027 If the school reaches the Color Run Overall Goal, students will be out of uniform the last week of school as well. |
WOLF ADVENTURES
before & after care
The Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi WOLF ADVENTURES program offers BEFORE school enrichment from 7-7:30am, AFTER school enrichment from 3:15-6pm, 2:15-6pm on Tuesdays and ENRICHMENT CAMPS over fall, spring, and summer break.
Fees for BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT will be invoiced each month around the 15th/middle of the month along with your tuition fees through your FINALSITE account.
You must register your child for the enrichment camps. There are separate fees for these programs.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
All clubs and enrichments run for a single semester unless stated differently.
FIRST SEMESTER CLUB SCHEDULE
MON, AUG 31-FRI, NOV 13, 2026
Students can be picked up from clubs from the school cafeteria.
NO CLUBS:
LABOR DAY-MON, SEP 7, 2026
FALL BREAK-FRI, OCT 5-FRI, OCT 9, 2026
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INFANTS, TODDLER & PRESCHOOL
As the new school year starts, or continues if you are a year-round family, I want to remind you of several logistics to keep in mind as you prep for August. Let’s start with some FAQ for PRESCHOOL:
- When is the first day of School? August 6, 2026- NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE
- What time is morning Drop-off? 7:30am-8:00am
- What time if afternoon Pick-up? 2:45pm-3:15pm. Any student not picked up by 3:15, will attend After School Care (fees may apply).
- What are the Half-Day hours? 7:30am-12:00pm
- Is lunch Provided? Yes, included in the year-round preschool student’s tuition fees, School Year Parents use My School Bucks (see above for more information about my School Bucks). NOTE: Any Preschool student may bring a packed lunch instead.
- What does After School Care cost? $8 from 3:15pm-4:30pm, $8 from 4:31pm-6:00pm. Click HERE for more detailed information
We do have a school supply list for Preschool, Toddlers & Infants see above in the EPI School Supplies section for the list.
We also want to make sure Parents in the Infant, Toddler & Preschool classes are receiving the weekly newsletter, the Wolf Report. This is typically sent out on Friday afternoons by 3:30pm. Occasionally on Thursdays if the school is closed on a Friday. Although you should be included on the distribution list with your enrollment, some email addresses can get missed. If you are not receiving the Wolf Report, first check your Spam or Promotions folder. If you still need to be put on the list, you can enter your information by clicking HERE.
ECM 2026-2027 CLOSURE DATES
- Monday, August 3 – Tuesday, August 5, 2026-Staff In-Service Days
- Monday, September 7, 2026-Labor Day
- Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27, 2026-Thanksgiving Break
- Thursday, December 24, 2026 – Thursday, December 31, 2026-Christmas Break
- Friday, January 1, 2027-New Year's
- Monday, January 18, 2027-MLK Day
- Monday, February, 15, 2027-President’s Day
- Monday, May 31, 2027-Memorial Day
- Friday, June 18, 2027-Juneteenth Observance
- Monday, July 5, 2027-Independence Day
EARLY DISMISSAL DATES
The ECM will have EARLY DISMISSALS at 1pm on the following days:
- Friday, March 26, 2027-Good Friday
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HEALTH CENTER
Attendance is taken promptly each morning to ensure all students are accounted for. If your child has an appointment or an excused absence, please notify the school office in advance. To report a sick student, call the attendance line at 317-215-2827 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as early as possible.
We understand that medical appointments are often scheduled during the school day. We also realize that children become ill and need to be seen by a physician. Be sure to get a medical note from your doctor or dentist at the end of his/her appointment and turn it in at the office to the school secretary. This way, your child's absence will be changed to excused it does not change the fact that he/she was absent and not present.
The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis defines tardiness and early dismissal as TARDY-arriving to school less than 45 minutes late. For Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi that is 7:50am -8:35am. Students arriving after 8:36am will be recorded as HALF DAY ABSENT.
EARLY DISMISSAL -Leaving school less than 45 minutes early, will be marked as TARDY with a note with the time your student left in PowerSchool. For Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi that is 2:30pm-3:15pm (1:30pm-2:15pm on Tuesdays). Students leaving before 2:30pm (1:30pm on Tuesdays) will be recorded as HALF DAY ABSENT.
Our dedicated school nurse, is here to support your child's health and well-being. She is available to assist with any medical needs and ensure that your child receives the best care while at school. To learn more about Medications or Immunizations visit our Health Center by clicking on the button below.
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ATHLETICS
Our Athletic Ministry youth programs encompasses a variety of activities for all skill sets and many grade levels. Boys and girls can choose from fall, winter, and spring sports. Most teams participate in the CYO leagues of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
All sports registrations for the 2026-2027 school year are live and ready to take sign-ups.
PHYSICAL FORMS
FREE SPORTS IHSAA SPORTS PHYSICALS
Free will donations will be accepted to benefit the Athletic Ministry, and both school and parish athletes are welcome to take advantage of this offering.
Please turn all forms into the front office with "Attention Jerry Cecil." Reminder, you need to have a form on file to participate in CYO sports. The physical forms are good for a calendar year from the date on the form.
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