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a Tour

See a normal school day: classrooms in session, students at work, and the people who teach them. It takes one short form.

Request a visit → (217) 222-4077
A St. Francis teacher sitting with students as they work on Chromebooks in a bright classroom
Visit St. Francis

Come see a normal Tuesday

Classroom structure makes a lot more sense when you watch it happen. Tell us a little about your family and when works best, and we'll walk you through our school.

  1. Send this short formFour quick answers. No paperwork, no account to create.
  2. We reach out to set a timeThe school office will contact you the way you prefer, usually within one school day.
  3. Visit during the school daySee classrooms in session and ask anything you'd like.
Mrs. Julie Radel, Principal
Your host Mrs. Julie Radel Principal

Mrs. Radel leads most visits herself and is glad to answer any question, before or after you come.

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Your visit

When you arrive

Everything you need for the day of your visit.

  • 1ParkUse the west parking lot beside the school. Visitor spots are closest to the street.
  • 2Come inWalk to the north school doors facing College Avenue and press the buzzer. The office is just inside.
  • How longPlan on about 45 minutes. Stay longer if you have more questions.
  • BringJust yourselves. Your children are welcome to come along.
Directions to 1720 College Ave → (opens in new tab)
Map of where to park and which door to use College Avenue runs east and west between the church on the north side and the school on the south side. Park in the west parking lot beside the school, then walk to the north school doors facing College Avenue. COLLEGE AVENUE St. Francis Church St. Francis School WEST LOT 1 2 NORTH DOORS N
ParkingSchoolVisitor entranceWalking path
On your visit

What you'll see

Every visit is a little different, and you're welcome to ask for anything. These are the things families most often want to see.

St. Francis students working at their desks while a teacher helps in a bright classroom
Classrooms in session

A literacy lesson

Watch structured literacy in action: sound cards, sand trays, and syllables, all in a few fast minutes.

The STREAM lab

The room most visitors don't expect, and the one students most want to show you.

Faith in the school day

Prayer, weekly all-school Mass, and religion taught as a real subject at every grade.

Your questions, answered

Tuition, financial aid, extended care, lunch, and anything else on your mind.
Other ways to start

Not quite ready for a visit?

However you'd like to begin, we're glad to hear from you.

Talk to us (217) 222-4077

Call the school office with any question, big or small.

 Email Send us a note

school@stfrancissolanus.com

 Ready to apply FACTS inquiry

Share your full family details and start an application. (opens in new tab)
FAQ

Visit questions

Don't see yours? The school office is glad to help.

(217) 222-4077
Do we have to be Catholic to visit or enroll?

No. Families of every faith background are welcome at St. Francis Solanus School and always have been.

Do I need to fill out the FACTS inquiry before visiting?

No. This short form is all it takes to schedule a visit. The FACTS inquiry is the next step when you're ready to apply, and you're welcome to complete it whenever you like.

Can we see the STREAM lab or a reading lesson?

Yes. Mention it in your note or when we call, and we'll make sure it's part of your visit.

What about tuition and financial aid?

We're glad to walk you through it on your visit. You can also read about tuition, parish support, and financial assistance on our tuition page before you come.

What our families say

We felt the pull

We never thought we would be the family transferring our children to a new school. After being parishioners for a few years, we felt the pull to enroll our children at St Francis school. As soon as we took a tour, our girls' faces lit up and they said they wanted to start the next day.
Brad & Amanda Genenbacher Family