Parent Connection

On Thursday, May 14, DeSales will be hosting a family STREAM & Reading night from 5:00-6:30 pm. Activities will include reading activities, robotics, an art show, a book swap, bookmark decorating, a BOGO book fair, and more!

Our preschool classrooms are seeking 2–3 water tables for use during an outdoor preschool celebration this June. If you have a water table you would be willing to donate, please contact Ms. Patrick at patricks@desalescatholicschool.org.

Mystery Reader Monday - Mystery readers will come into each classroom to read a story to the students. To sign up to be a mystery reader for your class, visit this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4AAAAB283-63555434-mystery (Miss Santos and 1st grade teachers will sent out their own sign-ups.)

Flashlight Friday- Students will read in the dark with flashlights in the classroom. Please send in a flashlight with your child.

May 12-14: Buy One, Get One Free Scholastic Book Fair

Thursday, May 14 : Family STREAM & Reading Night:

Thursday, May 21: Breaking News Spirit Day

Wear your favorite DeSales gear to celebrate reading success.

Friday, May 29: Headlines & Words Day Wear a shirt with words on it or tape a newspaper headline to your shirt.

We will celebrate Ascension Thursday Mass at 9:40am on Thursday, May 14th. Character and Middle School Honor Awards will be presented immediately following.

We are looking for a few volunteers (greeters, gift bearers, readers, Cantors for Christ, serving pizza, clean up), if you can help, please use the Sign Up Genius below to sign up:

Sign Up to Help with Family Mass

Summer is almost here! ☀️

We’ve received an incredible amount of interest in summer theater and dance opportunities! To help us plan programs that best fit the hopes and interests of our families, please take a few moments to complete the short form linked below.

DeSales 2026 - Summer Interest

Thank you so much for your feedback and support!

Ms. Maddy Long

The Scholastic Book Fair will be here through Thursday, May 14th. Students may visit after announcements or during the Family STREAM & Reading Night. They will be running a special Buy One Get One Free promotion! Families can set up ewallets by visiting this site: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desalescatholicschool1 Cash, check or credit card will also be accepted.

Deadline to submit applications is June 1st

The Board of Trustees of DeSales Catholic School is accepting applications for Trustee positions for the upcoming term. Individuals interested in serving are invited to complete an online application at DeSales Catholic School Board of Trustees Application or contact Board President, Michael Manning at mmanning@zambitorealtors.com or Principal, Karen Judge Rahill, DHS '87 at rahillk@desalescatholicschool.org for additional information.

The Board is seeking individuals with diverse talents, professional experience, and perspectives who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission and philosophy of DeSales Catholic School. Trustees serve a three-year term and play an important role in providing governance and strategic oversight for the school.

Through thoughtful leadership and collaboration, the Board of Trustees helps ensure that all decisions remain rooted in the mission of DeSales Catholic School: to foster a faith-filled learning community dedicated to providing an exceptional Catholic educational environment for all children.

The next HSA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30pm in the DeSales Cafeteria.

We are already planning for next year! If you would be interested in being an HSA Officer for next school year, please contact Mrs. Rahill or Mrs. Knuutila. We will vote on Officers at the June meeting.

DeSales Catholic School is proud to announce the establishment of the new Ulrich - McCaffrey Scholarship, a meaningful gift that will provide tuition assistance to five DeSales families during the 2026–2027 school year.

The scholarship honors the legacy of Brenda Ulrich, a longtime Business and Typing teacher at DeSales High School, whose dedication to Catholic education impacted generations of students. Brenda’s connection to DeSales runs deep through her family. Her three children; Tom, DHS ’83, Steve, DHS ’84, and Anne, DHS ‘85 are all graduates of DeSales High School, and she is also the proud grandmother of three DeSales Catholic School graduates: Meredith, DCS ’09, Gretchen, DCS ‘11, and Connor, DCS ‘14.

The Ulrich - McCaffrey Scholarship reflects a longstanding commitment to faith, family, and Catholic education. Thank you to the McCaffrey & Ulrich Families!

Vision Statement

• DeSales students will be well-equipped to successfully meet the challenges of modern day society with faith, dignity and integrity.

Mission Statement

• Is a center of excellence that inspires individual students to reach their greatest potential inside and outside the classroom.

• Is a nurturing community dedicated to advancing the highest academic standards and an exceptional faith-based education rooted in the values of love, compassion, mercy, sacrifice and justice as taught by St. Francis DeSales.

• Provides students with the fundamental building blocks to be innovative, critical-thinkers, and responsible future leaders.

Email: Knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org
Website: http://www.desalescatholicschool.org/
Location: 6914 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, USA
Phone: (716)433-6422
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeSalesCatholicSchool