March 2012 News
FHC Wrestling Alumni Continue Success
Posted on 03/30/2012
Francis Howell Central (FHC) Alumni Kyle Bradley, Brad Dieckhaus and Terrel Wilbourn continue to dominate the mat at the collegiate level.   more
FHN Winter Guard Receives Gold Medal in MCCGA Championship
Posted on 03/30/2012
The Francis Howell North (FHN) Winter Guard recently took home the gold medal in the Scholastic Open Division at the 2012 Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championship competition, which took place Saturday, March 24 in Willard, MO. FHN moved to the Scholastic Open Division in the middle of the competition season after winning multiple MCCGA and Winter Guard International (WGI) Scholastic A competitions.  more
High School Publication Programs Receive Superior Ratings
Posted on 03/30/2012
Francis Howell High School (FHHS), Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School and Francis Howell North (FHN) High School publication programs and students received Superior ratings, the highest rating possible, at the Sponsors of School Publications of Greater St. Louis Conference on March 12.  more
Student Athletes to be Recognized at All-Star Awards Luncheon
Posted on 03/29/2012
Sharese Jones, Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School girls basketball player and Kourtlyn Adams, junior tennis player and track and field participate have been selected as the area’s outstanding high school scholar athletes that will be recognized at the Larry Hughes All-Star Athletic Awards Luncheon. The awards banquet is sponsored by the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation.   more
FHSD Raven Robotics Team Compete in Regional Competition
Posted on 03/29/2012
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) high school Raven Robotics, Team 1288 recently competed in the St. Louis Regional First Robotics Competition. The team was one of 43 teams to participate in the competition.  more
FHSD's Response to the Altanta Journal Constitution Report on Test Performance
Posted on 03/27/2012
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper recently published an article that analyzes test scores from school districts across America. This national exam score analysis was done in an effort to identify schools in which student test performance increased or decreased significantly from one year to the next. The newspaper interprets such shifts in performance as signs of possible cheating. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's analysis has identified such test score spikes at campuses across America, including some in the Francis Howell School District.  more
FHSD DECA Students Advance to International Competition
Posted on 03/27/2012
Several students from Francis Howell High School (FHHS), Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School and Francis Howell North (FHN) High School recently competed in the Annual DECA State Career Development Conference March 18 through March 20 in Four Seasons, Missouri. Students who placed at the state conference have advanced to the International DECA Career Development Conference that will be held April 28 through May 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  more
School Dining System
FHSD Launches New Online Meal Payment System
Posted on 03/24/2012
The Francis Howell School District is excited to announce that we have switched to a new food service payment system, School Dining System (SDS), along with a new online payment system, the FHSD Web Store. The new system will be available to make payments starting Saturday, March 24, 2012.  more
Meet the Candidate Night to be Held March 29
Posted on 03/23/2012
On Thursday, March 29, 2012, the Francis Howell North High School Journalism Program will be hosting a “Meet the Candidate Night.” The event will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Administration Building, 4545 Central School Road.  more
FHC and FHN Coaches Named 2011 Coach of the Year
Posted on 03/22/2012
Ray Howard, Francis Howell Central (FHC) head baseball coach and Bobby Dunahue, head softball coach at Francis Howell North (FHN) High School have received the 2011 Coach of the Year Award by the Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires (GSLAU). Howard and Dunahue were presented with an award at the annual GSLAU banquet on Sunday, March 10.  more
FHSD High School Students Participate in Scholar Bowl Competition
Posted on 03/15/2012
Students from Francis Howell High School (FHHS), Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School and Francis Howell North (FHN) High School recently participated in the 2012 Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC) Scholar Bowl Championships. FHHS won the championship in the final round against Washington High School with a score of 230 points.  more
Saeger Middle School to Host Community Band Concert
Posted on 03/14/2012
Saeger Middle School will be hosting its first Community Band Concert on Tuesday, March 27 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Saegar Middle School Gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Music Lasts a Lifetime!” This free concert is open to the public and will be approximately thirty minutes in length.  more
FHHS Counselors Help to Empower Young Women
Posted on 03/13/2012
In a recent article published in Counseling Currents, a newsletter published by the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL), praised Francis Howell High School (FHHS) counselors for establishing a program inspired by the Empowering Young Women Conference sponsored by the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy.  more
FHSD High School Seniors Selected For State Academic Honor
Posted on 03/13/2012
Willaredt Hardy and Cynthia Zhang seniors at Francis Howell High School (FHHS) along with Claire Henderson and Ryan Pham seniors at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School have been selected for the 2012 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the graduating class of 2012. Students will be recognized at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO, on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  more
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Posted on 03/13/2012
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.   more
FHHS Golden Girls Win Missouri State Championship
Posted on 03/12/2012
The Francis Howell High School (FHHS) Varsity Golden Girls Dance Team recently brought home their third Missouri State Championship in the Missouri State Dance Team Championship in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, February 25. The team earned first place for their jazz and hip-hop routines.   more
Donna Malkmus
Donna Malkmus Selected as the 2012 District Teacher of the Year
Posted on 03/12/2012
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is proud to announce Mrs. Donna Malkmus as the 2012 District Teacher of the Year. Donna has been a member of the Francis Howell community for 27.5 years and is currently a Chemistry teacher at Francis Howell North (FHN) High School. Donna was the 2010 FHN Teacher of the Year.   more
STEM
High School Students Honored at STEM Recognition Breakfast
Posted on 03/12/2012
Steven Williams, student at Francis Howell High School (FHHS); Levi Morris, student at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School; and Michael Kuhl student at Francis Howell North (FHN) High School will be three of sixteen students from the St. Charles area to be honored for their exemplary involvement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities and curriculum. Organized by the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles (PfP), these students were honored during the STEM Recognition Breakfast to be held 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 9 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters.   more
Dr. Ted Huff Named as New Principal for FHMS
Posted on 03/09/2012
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Dr. Ted Huff as principal for Francis Howell Middle School (FHMS), effective July 1. Dr. Huff replaces retiring FHMS principal Amy Johnston.  more
FHC Students and Faculty Attend Diversity Awareness Conference
Posted on 03/09/2012
Students from Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School attended the Diversity Awareness Partnership Conference Friday, March 2 at the Edward Jones Conference Center. The event was sponsored by the St. Louis Rams and the Diversity Awareness Partnership Organization.   more
Daniel Boone Hosts 4th Annual Trivia Night
Posted on 03/08/2012
More than 150 people gathered for the Daniel Boone Elementary 4th Annual Parent Involvement Trivia Night on February 24.  more
Barnwell Robotics Teams Compete in 14th Annual Robotics Challenge
Posted on 03/08/2012
Seven Barnwell Middle School Robotics Teams recently participated in the 14th Annual Robotics Challenge, a competition for high school and middle school students put on by the St. Charles Community College Workforce Development Department and General Motors Friday, March 2.   more
FHHS Football Program to be Honored at Awards Banquet
Posted on 03/07/2012
The St. Louis-Tom Lombardo Chapter of the National Football Foundation has chosen the football program at Francis Howell High School (FHHS) as an exemplary program and will be recognized at the 20th Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Orlando Gardens Banquet Center beginning at 4:45 p.m.   more
FHSD Students Excel in Advanced Placement Courses
Posted on 03/06/2012
Students in the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) are excelling in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which correlate with the 8th Annual AP Report to the Nation that was released February 8, 2012 by the College Board.   more
Student Selected for National Junior Olympic Shotgun Team
Posted on 03/06/2012
Corey Spruill, student at Francis Howell High School (FHHS) is one of 22 individuals selected for the 2012 USA Junior Olympic Shotgun Team.   more
FHSD Middle School Truman Trivia Challenge
Posted on 03/06/2012
Students from Barnwell Middle School, Bryan Middle School, Francis Howell Middle School, Hollenbeck Middle School and Saeger Middle School competed in the Truman Trivia Challenge on February 29 at Saeger Middle School. Students from Bryan Middle School won the trophy in this year’s challenge.   more
FHSD Celebrates School Principals’ Day
Posted on 03/05/2012
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) joins districts across the state on Wednesday, March 7, in recognition of School Principals’ Day. Principals’ Day is recognition for all elementary, middle and high school principals for their leadership and dedication to providing the best education for our students.  more
Coming Soon: New Online Lunch Payment System
Posted on 03/05/2012
The Francis Howell School District is excited to announce that we will be switching to a new food service program after spring break, School Dining System (SDS), along with a new online payment system, the FHSD Web Store.   more
Kara Schneider
Student Spotlight: Kara Schneider
Posted on 03/05/2012
Kara Schneider, student at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School, was recognized as the honorary student representative at the March 1 Board of Education meeting.  more
Fairmount's Grandparent's Day
Fairmount Elementary’s First Annual Grandparent’s Day
Posted on 03/05/2012
Second graders at Fairmount Elementary celebrated their First Annual Grandparent’s Day on February 29.  more
Bryan Middle Spectra Students Take Top Awards
Posted on 03/02/2012
Seventh and eighth grade Bryan Middle School Spectra students received top awards in the Gifted Association of Missouri (GAM) “Get the Message Out” video competition during Gifted Education Week February 21 at the GAM Legislative Day at the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda.   more
STEM Recognition Breakfast
High School Students to be Honored at STEM Recognition Breakfast
Posted on 03/02/2012
Steven Williams, student at Francis Howell High School (FHHS); Levi Morris, student at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School; and Michael Kuhl student at Francis Howell North (FHN) High School will be three of sixteen students from the St. Charles area to be honored for their exemplary involvement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities and curriculum.  more
Board Action Report - 03/01/12
Posted on 03/01/2012
Stay informed about the recent Board of Education actions.  more
FHN to Host College Planning Night
Posted on 03/01/2012
Admission representatives from William Jewell College and Maryville University will present a College Planning Workshop at Francis Howell North (FHN) High School for students who plan to attend any college or university. The event will take place in the FHN auditorium located at 2549 Hackmann Road in St. Charles on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All college bound juniors, sophomores and their parents are encouraged to attend this informative event.  more
Howell of Fame Logo
2012 Howell of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted
Posted on 03/01/2012
The Howell of Fame Award recognizes excellence of character, performance and service of those who serve the Francis Howell School District as employees, volunteers and patrons.  more
Central Elementary's Black History Month
Central Elementary Students Receive Visit from The Black Rep
Posted on 03/01/2012
Students from Central Elementary had the opportunity to see a live show from The Black Rep on February 17. Members of The Black Rep performed Hip Hop Aesop Jazzed, Bopped, and Beat-Box for students as part of Central Elementary’s Black History Month Program.  more