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St. Francis Solanus School

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The day-to-day of a school year in one place: dates, lunch, before and after school care, forms, and the FACTS portal.

FACTS Family Portal → School Calendar Lunch Menu
A St. Francis mom and her daughters painting together at a PTO family paint night
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Where to find what you need

When school's in session, what's for lunch, where your child goes before and after school, and how to get into FACTS. If you can't find something here, the school office can help.

The St. Francis Solanus School sign set into the brick wall at 1720 College Avenue
Dates

School Calendar & Key Dates

The year at a glance: the first and last days, the long breaks, and every date that changes the schedule.

See the calendar
A St. Francis student in a red uniform shirt listening at his desk in class
Log in

FACTS Portal Login

Grades, attendance, lunch balances and tuition payments. Where to log in, the codes you'll need, and who to call.

Get logged in
Two St. Francis students reading at a table in the school library
Before & after school

Extended Care

Morning and afternoon care in our childcare room, every day school is in session.

Hours and rates
Young St. Francis students eating lunch together at a long cafeteria table
Every school day

Lunch Menu

Hot lunch is served every school day. This month's menu, and what to know about packing from home.

See the menu
Aerial view of St. Francis Solanus Church and School in Quincy in the fall
Downloads

Resources & Forms

Handbooks, forms, and the documents families need through the year.

Find a form
The St. Francis Solanus School gym, with its wood floor, brick walls, and stage
Reservations

Gym Schedule

Current gym reservations and open times, and how to book the gym through the school office.

Check the schedule
St. Francis families in purple school shirts gathered together at an outdoor event
PTO and volunteering

Get Involved

Almost everything that makes a year here memorable is put together by parents. PTO events, service hours, and ways to help from home.

Find your spot
Quick reference

Good to have handy

The answers families ask the office for most, pulled from the pages above.

School office (217) 222-4077

This number doesn't accept text messages.

FACTS codes QCS-IL · SFS

District code and school code, for creating your Family Portal account.

Extended care 6:30 to 8:10 a.m.
3:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Every day school is in session. None on early dismissal days.

Service hours 15 per family

Each K–8 family, over the school year. Both parents' hours count.

What our families say

Faith & Tradition

Our family's love for St. Francis Solanus School is deeply rooted in faith and tradition. With Joe's family having attended for generations, it is incredibly meaningful to now watch our children walk the same halls and grow in the same values-rich, faith-centered environment.
Joe & Alexis Darnell Family

Known at every stage

St. Francis Solanus meets the individual academic needs of all our children at every stage of development. Our older kids recognized the "St. Francis Solanus difference" during an initial school visit and were ready to start the next day! The parent-teacher partnership is collaborative and focused on helping students do their best, and the Catholic influence of the priests, deacons, DRE, and staff is focused on fostering a true and lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.
Aaron & Karen Weiman Family

To be Jesus to others

St. Francis provides a quality Catholic experience. They learn not only how to add and subtract but to know Jesus, love Jesus, and to be Jesus to others. We are proud of our choice to have provided a faith-based education for our children and that our children have continued to choose St. Francis for their children. It is important to celebrate the privilege of a Catholic education and we have been blessed to have been supportive of continuing this legacy.
Deacon Dennis and Pat Holbrook

Accountability with grace

The culture is one of partnership. Students are truly known by their teachers and staff. There is accountability paired with grace. Leadership is present and engaged.
The Friye Mamdani Family

Enthusiasm and dedication

The teachers of St. Francis are observing and always seeking ways to improve the abilities of our students. The enthusiasm and dedication from the teachers has helped our children gain confidence and excel in multiple areas.
Brad & Makenzie Holtmeyer Family

Lessons come to life

The teachers at St. Francis bring lessons to life, creating engaging classrooms where students feel excited about learning. What stands out most is their strong training in literacy instruction, ensuring that every student grows as a confident, capable reader and communicator.
John & Lindsey Kelly Family

Academic excellence

St. Francis School offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where academic excellence is paired with strong values rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Dr. Samuel & Danielle Healy Family

Inviting family-feel

The school is small which gives it a warm, inviting family-feel. Staff and students alike begin to know everyone within the building. This brings a sense of comfort knowing our children are being well taken care of while growing in academics and in faith.
James & Tera Terwelp Family

Loved and cared for.

We find comfort in the fact that our girls are loved and cared for from the moment the door opens and they are welcomed into school each morning until the staff wave goodbye at the end of the day. Everyone they encounter throughout the day at St. Francis is Jesus to them - just what a true Catholic school should be!
The Gengenbacher Family
Visit

See a normal Tuesday.

Classroom structure makes a lot more sense when you watch it happen. Come during the school day and we'll walk you through our school.

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