Parent Connection

We are proud to share that, following an extensive review process, the Middle States visiting team has recommended DeSales and all the schools in the Diocese of Buffalo for accreditation. This recognition affirms the strong commitment across our school community to faith-filled, high-quality education.

The team highlighted the warm and welcoming environment in each school they visited, the meaningful integration of faith into daily life, and the engaging learning experiences provided to students. They were especially impressed by our students’ ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and live out their faith through service.

This achievement reflects the dedication and collaboration of our principals, teachers, staff, families, and students. We look forward to receiving the full report in the coming weeks and celebrating this important milestone together.

DeSales Catholic School recognizes middle school students this month for their scholastic achievement in the third marking period of the 2025-2026 school year.

Students earning First Honors, with a first quarter average of 95 or higher are: Grade 8: Jonathan Cordle, Alexa DeFlippo, Ella Fritz, Lucy Gaskill, Avery Miller, Joseph Morello, Noah Oliveri, Zachary Parent, Cecelia Ramos, Gia Scapelliti, Kiley-Marie Wozniak. Grade 7: Arianna Biamonte, Marcus Drum, Lauren Frank, Natalia Giansante, Kelsie Israel, Kennedy King, Margaret Manning, Annie McCabe, Mason Mesler, Reiner Rupp, Noah Scheffer, Avery Tubinis, Caroline Webster. Grade 6: Leah Bald, Olivia Bootes, Elijah Fritz, Grace Gaskill, Benjamin Harper, Silvia Hay, Elizabeth Madow, Magdalene Masters, Rileigh Rankie, Ella Scapelliti.

Second Honors, given for academic averages between 90 and 94.9, were presented to the following students: Grade 8: Emmarie Bancroft, Rudy Brouillette, Evelyn Couturier, Skye Farmer, Brynn Mazurek, Alaina Rupp, Vincenzo Scirto, Alexiana Waliczek. Grade 7: Joseph Cassenti, Nina Dawes, Delilah Harrer, Harrison Hathaway, Tessa Pytlik, Alexandria Skrlin. Grade 6: Mia Andrews, Michael Fick Jr., Paityn Kerr, Dominic Parent, Cameron Queeno, Amelia Woodbridge.

Merit Honors, for students with an academic average between 85 and 89.9, were presented to:

Grade 8: Katherine Roth, Evelyn Schuster, Charlotte Sidote. Grade 7: Nekoda Deskins, Liam Quirk. Grade 6: Farah Bancroft, Caroline Coleman, Zane Lakes, Declan Young.

These students will be presented will certificates after the next school Mass on Thursday, May 14 at 9:40am.

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.

Friday, May 8: Reporter Day

Dress like a reporter or journalist (hat, notebook, glasses, tie).

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

Thursday, May 14 : Family STREAM Night:

On Thursday, May 14, DeSales will be hosting a family STREAM night from 6:00-7:30 pm. Activities will include reading activities, robotics, an art show, a book swap, bookmark decorating, a BOGO book fair, and more! More information will follow as we get closer to this event.

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 are excited to welcome the Scholastic Book Fair here at DeSales from May 12th through 14th. 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.

Our Student Council is hosting a Moving Up Dance for students in grades 5-7 on Friday, May 8th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. The dance will be in the cafeteria and admission is $5.

DeSales will host a family Mass on Saturday, May 30th at 4:00pm at All Saint Parish. A pizza reception will be held in the Church Hall following mass. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you would like to volunteer, a sign up will come out in next week's Parent Connection.

The next HSA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12th 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.

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.

The Start of Something Great!

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