Welcome Message

Hello SFdS Parents and Students!!  I look forward to teaching your children in the gym!  We have lots of fun units throughout the year.  Check back to see the theme of the week!  Please use this site to view upcoming events such as sports sign ups, the athletic practice calendar, and game schedule!

We’re proud to introduce our PE Teacher and Athletic Director, Mrs. Katie Ayd

Mrs. Katie Ayd has been part of the St. Francis community since 2017, bringing energy, passion, and a wealth of experience to both our Physical Education classes and Athletic Program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Salisbury University where she was a member of the Track Team and participated in club field hockey, softball, and kickball. Her love of teaching began during her summers with the Ocean City Beach Patrol where she worked with Junior Beach Patrol and discovered her calling.

Before joining our team, Mrs. Ayd taught PE in Wicomico County for 11 years and served as an assistant coach for both field hockey and track and field. A fun piece of St. Francis trivia: she received the call offering her the PE position here on the very same day her youngest daughter Julie was born, making June 1st a very memorable day for her family and ours.

In the gym, Mrs. Ayd helps students build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through movement and sport. For our younger students, her curriculum focuses on body awareness, locomotor skills, sportsmanship, and the foundations of athletic play. In middle school, her students explore a wide range of sports including soccer, flag football, volleyball, and pickleball with the goal of helping them feel confident jumping into a game at a party, a family gathering, or even trying out for a high school team.

Outside of PE class, Mrs. Ayd serves as our Athletic Director, overseeing a growing program for students in grades 5 through 8. Our current lineup includes coed soccer, coed golf, girls field hockey, boys and girls basketball, and girls lacrosse. She is passionate about helping students grow as athletes and teammates and works closely with our Athletics Board to fundraise through events like our Annual Golf Tournament and Bull & Oyster Roast.

Mrs. Ayd reminds us often that movement and sports are not just about physical fitness. They are about building friendships, community, and joy that can last a lifetime.

Thank you, Mrs. Ayd, for your leadership, spirit, and dedication to our Penguins. Go Penguins

To learn more about our athletic program or view upcoming games, visit our Athletics Calendar
👉 St. Francis Athletics Calendar

Interested in coaching or volunteering? Contact Mrs. Ayd to learn more and earn your service hours.