May 2012 News
Abilities Awareness Week
Castlio Elementary Students Participate in Abilities Awareness Week
Posted on 05/31/2012
Students at Castlio Elementary participated in Abilities Awareness Week May 14 – May 16. All students had the opportunity to participate during physical education classes.   more
FHHS Varsity Girls Track Team Captures 2012 State Title
Posted on 05/30/2012
The Francis Howell High School (FHHS) Varsity Girls Track Team recently won the Class 4A 2012 Track and Field State Championships. The track meet took place at Lincoln University in Jefferson City Saturday, May 26.  more
Bryan Middle School Helps Joplin Teacher
Posted on 05/30/2012
At the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year, the 6-1 Eagles team at Bryan Middle School adopted a teacher from Joplin, Missouri whose school was destroyed by a tornado that hit the city during the summer of 2011.  more
FHSD Committee Updates
Posted on 05/24/2012
The Francis Howell School District’s committees work year-round to support student learning. There are many active community members and parents who work with teachers and administrators on policies, curriculum, budget and planning for the future. Check out what the district committees have been working on over course of the school year.  more
Spectra Creates
Spectra Students Participate in Third Annual FHSD Creates Event
Posted on 05/24/2012
During the week second week of May, third grade students from each Francis Howell School District (FHSD) elementary school participated in Spectra’s Third Annual FHSD Creates event.   more
John Weldon
John Weldon Elementary Grants Wish Worth $5,000
Posted on 05/23/2012
Students, staff and the John Weldon community recently raised $5,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation for a local student, who wishes to have the opportunity to go on a Nickelodeon cruise. John Weldon presented the check and other gifts at an assembly in the student’s honor on May 24.  more
FHHS Limelight Theatre Group Receives CAPPIES Awards
Posted on 05/22/2012
Members of the Francis Howell High School's (FHHS) Limelight Theatre group capped off a very successful year by capturing top awards at the St. Louis CAPPIES 8th Annual Awards Gala, held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Missouri Baptist University. FHHS was one of only two St. Charles area high schools to receive St. Louis CAPPIES nominations and awards for their 2011-2012 theatrical productions.  more
FHC Varsity Boys Volleyball Team Capture 2012 State Championship
Posted on 05/22/2012
The Francis Howell Central (FHC) Varsity Boys Volleyball team beat St. Louis University High School (SLUH) Friday, May 18 at Lindenwood University to capture the Class 4 2012 State Championship.   more
FHSD High School Students Receive MSHSAA Scholastic Awards
Posted on 05/22/2012
Students at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School, Francis Howell High School (FHHS) and Francis Howell North (FHN) High School recently were awarded Scholastic Achievement Awards from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).   more
Mark Lafata
Board Member Mark Lafata Recognized for Years of Service
Posted on 05/21/2012
Board member, Mark Lafata, was recently recognized for his years of service on the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) Board of Education. Superintendent, Dr. Pam Sloan, presented Mr. Lafata with a superintendent’s certificate at the Board meeting on May 17, honoring him for his ten continuous years of service on the Board.  more
Dr. Dave Wedlock
Dr. Dave Wedlock Named as New FHHS Principal
Posted on 05/18/2012
Dr. David Wedlock, associate principal at Francis Howell High School (FHHS) in St. Charles, will be the school’s new principal, effective July 1. The Board of Education approved his hiring at the Board meeting on May 17. Wedlock will replace Dr. Chris Greiner, who has been named Director of Student Learning for the Francis Howell School District (FHSD).  more
Make-A-Wish Assembly
Hollenbeck Middle School Raises Over $7,800 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Posted on 05/18/2012
Since the beginning of May, Hollenbeck Middle School has been striving to raise money for Henry, a 7-year old Francis Howell School District student who is battling leukemia, to help make his wish of going on a Nickelodeon cruise come true. At a school-wide assembly on May 17, principals announced that the Hollenbeck community exceeded their goal of $5,000 and raised $7,804.35.  more
Board Action Report 5/17/12
Posted on 05/17/2012
Stay informed about recent Board of Education actions.  more
FHHS Men's Golf Team
FHHS Men’s Golf Team Finish Fourth in State Championship
Posted on 05/17/2012
The Francis Howell High School (FHHS) Men's Golf team finished fourth at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 4 State Championship.   more
Bryan Middle Student Council Raises Funds for School Improvements
Posted on 05/16/2012
On May 4 the Student Council at Bryan Middle School hosted its annual dodge ball tournament, which helped raised $1200 for school improvements.   more
FHHS Choir Students Receive State Honors
Posted on 05/16/2012
Choir students at Francis Howell High School (FHHS) recently received high honors for their performances at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) All-State Competition.   more
Saeger Students Compete in Knowledge Master Open Competition
Posted on 05/15/2012
On Wednesday, April 25 thirteen gifted middle school students who are a part of the SEGA and Spectra programs at Saeger Middle School competed in the 2012 Spring Knowledge Master Open (KMO) competition. Saeger students received fourth place overall in the state competition.  more
Fourth Grade Students are Repeat Top Collectors
Posted on 05/14/2012
For the second year in a row Christoper Walkenhorst and Grant Reilmann, fourth grade students at Central Elementary, have been top collectors of Central Elementary's Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart event. Combined they raised over $1,200, which will be donated to the American Heart Association in an effort to help fight heart disease.   more
Mr. FHN Competition Raises Money for American Cancer Society
Posted on 05/14/2012
Twelve male students from Francis Howell North (FHN) High School recently participated in the annual Mr. FHN Show, an annual male beauty pageant. The show took place May 10 in the FHN auditorium and raised $1,580.47 for the American Cancer Society.  more
FHC Alumnus Receives Athletic Achievement Award
Posted on 05/14/2012
Kyle Bradley, Francis Howell Central (FHC) alumnus, has been selected as one of five national recipients of the N4A Wilma Rudolph Student Athlete Achievement Award bestowed by the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics. Bradley and his family will travel to Buffalo, New York to receive his award June 9.   more
Hollenbeck Students
Hollenbeck Middle School Named 2012 Missouri School of Character
Posted on 05/14/2012
Hollenbeck Middle School was recently selected as one of twelve Schools of Character for the State of Missouri. Hollenbeck will be formally honored at the CHARACTERplus Character Education Conference June 25-27, 2012.   more
FHSD Schools Featured in New National Network of Partnership Schools Resource
Posted on 05/11/2012
Several schools in the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) have established promising practices and are featured in a new resource developed by the Johns Hopkins University National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS). The NNPS Sampler includes promising practices that link family and community involvement in goal-linked activities that contribute to student learning and development.  more
FHSD Students Recognized as Athletes of the Year
Posted on 05/11/2012
Sharese Jones, Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School basketball player and Eric Siebenshuh, Francis Howell High School (FHHS) football player have been selected as the Suburban Journals/St. Louis Cardinals St. Charles/St. Peters Athletes of the Year.  more
Hollenbeck Principals
Hollenbeck Raising Money for Make-A-Wish
Posted on 05/10/2012
Students of Hollenbeck Middle School are working to make the wish of Henry, a 7-year old Francis Howell School District student who is battling leukemia, come true by raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Hollenbeck students hope to raise $5,000 to grant Henry’s dream of going on a Nickelodeon cruise.  more
PBS
FHSD Schools Recognized for Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support
Posted on 05/10/2012
Saeger Middle School, Hollenbeck Middle School, Becky-David Elementary and Henderson Elementary School have been recognized for Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) implementation. All schools will be recognized at the Missouri SW-PBS School Recognition Ceremony on Monday, June 18, 2012 in conjunction with the 7th Annual Missouri SW-PBS Summer Institute at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach Missouri.   more
FHSD High School Summer Camp Programs
Posted on 05/09/2012
Summer is rapidly approaching and many students are making plans to attend summer camp programs. These sports and activities camps help keep kids active and engaged over the summer. Check out what’s available for your high school student.  more
FHC Student Grand Finalist at the 2012 DECA International Career Development Conference
Posted on 05/09/2012
Josh Burns senior at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School represented the FHC DECA chapter as an international grand finalist (top ten) at the 2012 International Career Development Conference in the Business Services Management category. Burns joined more than 15,000 students in Salt Lake City, Utah for a four-day competition which concluded May 2.   more
Heroin Town Hall
FHSD Heroin Town Hall Educates Local Community
Posted on 05/09/2012
Approximately 165 students, parents and local community members within the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) gathered for the Heroin and Prescription Town Hall on Tuesday, May 8 at Francis Howell Central High School. The event was organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) and local law enforcement agencies.   more
FHC Baseball Player Selected for Showcase
Posted on 05/09/2012
Jake Henson, senior baseball player at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School has been selected to participate in the 2012 PNC High School Baseball Showcase, sponsored by PNC Bank.   more
Howell Foundation Presents Scholarships
Posted on 05/09/2012
The Francis Howell School District recently awarded letters of scholarship, administered by the Howell Foundation, for the Class of 2012. This year ten scholarships were awarded, totaling $15,000 in value. Students were selected from all four high schools; Francis Howell High School (FHHS), Francis Howell Central (FHC), Francis Howell North (FHN), and Francis Howell Union (FHU).   more
Deaf Storyteller Event
Deaf Storytellers Engage Students
Posted on 05/08/2012
More than 100 students, staff and teachers gathered at the Jungs Station Baptist Church on Thursday, May 3 for the annual Francis Howell Deaf Storyteller event, hosted by Becky-David Elementary and sponsored by the 33rd Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival produced by the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL).  more
Howell of Fame
FHSD Celebrates Howell of Fame Winners, Teachers of the Year, and Retirees
Posted on 05/08/2012
On Monday, May 7 Francis Howell School District celebrated the outstanding achievements of volunteers and staff at the annual Howell of Fame Awards ceremony. In addition to presenting the 2012 Howell of Fame Awards, the event also included recognition of the 2012 District Retirees, Francis Howell School District Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year from each building.  more
FHSD Retirees
FHSD Honors Retirees
Posted on 05/08/2012
The Francis Howell School District bid farewell to 39 teachers and staffers at the Howell of Fame Ceremony on May 7. Superintendent Dr. Pam Sloan personally gifted a school bell to each departing employee.  more
FHSD Celebrates National School Nurse Day
Posted on 05/07/2012
The Francis Howell School District celebrates our school nurses during National School Nurses’ Day on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, honoring the dedicated professionals who promote good health and provide high quality care to our students and families.  more
FHSD Celebrates School Nutrition Employee Week
Posted on 05/07/2012
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) will join thousands of schools to celebrate School Nutrition Employee Week the week of May 7-11, 2012, sponsored by the School Nutrition Association (SNA). This week is an opportunity for parents, students, school and staff and community supporters to thank those who provide healthy meals to millions of students everyday in our schools.   more
Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrate FHSD Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Posted on 05/06/2012
This week, May 6-12, 2012, we hope everyone will take time to say thanks to those who educate every child, every day in the Francis Howell School District (FHSD).  more
BYOT
High School Students Take Advantage of B.Y.O.T.
Posted on 05/04/2012
Students and teachers in the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) are taking advantage of the district’s new technology initiative, B.Y.O.T. which means, “Bring Your Own Technology.”  more
Mary Calkins Named as New Site Coordinator for ECFEC-Meadows Parkway
Posted on 05/04/2012
Mary Calkins has been named as the new site coordinator for Early Childhood Family Education Center (ECFEC) - Meadows Parkway. Calkins began her new position July 1 and replaced former site leader Ellen Waterman.  more
Roger Whitley
Student Spotlight: Roger Whitley
Posted on 05/04/2012
Roger Whitley, junior at Francis Howell Union (FHU) High School, was recognized as the honorary student representative at the May 3 Board of Education meeting. At the beginning of the meeting Roger was presented with the Superintendent’s Certificate from Dr. Pam Sloan.  more
Board Action Report 5/3/12
Posted on 05/03/2012
Stay informed about recent Board of Education actions.  more
FHC Band and Choir Members Receive Superior Ratings at State Competition
Posted on 05/02/2012
Band and choir students at Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School competed in the State Solo and Small Ensemble competition on Saturday, April 28. Numerous students received Excellent and Superior ratings.   more
FHMS Recognized for Character and Fitness Education
Posted on 05/02/2012
Francis Howell Middle School (FHMS) has been named a 2012 Character Fitness Model School by the St. Louis Ram Rams and CHARACTERplus, an initiative of the Cooperating School Districts. The Character Fitness Model Schools program recognizes schools that have effectively implemented character fitness — combining health, nutrition, character development and physical exercise —throughout the school year in a way that engages students, staff and the school community. The recognition honors all schools who achieve a mastery rating by judges  more
FHSD Appliance and Electronics Recycling Event Huge Success
Posted on 05/01/2012
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) partnered with Midwest Recycling Center to host a free appliance and electronics recycling event Saturday April 28 at the FHSD Burbes Service Center. The event attracted hundreds of community members who brought their devices to be recycled in an environmentally safe and legal manner. More than 130,000 pounds of electronics and appliances were shipped to be recycled.   more
FHSD to Host Heroin and Prescription Drug Town Hall
Posted on 05/01/2012
The Francis Howell School District will be hosting a Heroin and Prescription Drug Town Hall Forum on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304. The event is organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) and local law enforcement agencies.   more