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We’re planning for next school year and want to hear from you! Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, your input matters. Take our brief Stakeholder survey and help shape the future of Francis Howell.
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FHSD is one of the largest employers in the region with 23 school campuses, more than 16,000 students and 2,200 employees. We’re offering competitive wages for custodians, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, support staff, teachers and administrators.
Niche names FHSD best district in St. Charles County
Francis Howell School District is ranked #1 in St. Charles County and 10th in Missouri by Niche's 2025 Best Districts list, placing in the top 3% with an A rating.
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Last Day of School Update
The last day of school for grades K-11 is now Tuesday, June 3 and will be an Early Release Day for all students.
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Welcome to FHSD!
Long regarded as one of the best school districts in the state, the Francis Howell School District is fortunate to have engaged parents, committed staff and talented students who will someday change the world. We have so much to celebrate, and yet we must continue to seek opportunities for improvement.
- Dr. Kenneth Roumpos, Superintendent
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![FHSD bus drivers win big at regional safety rodeo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748998911/fhsdschoolsorg/ovuukwuqoahrunwftgm1/WeeklyHowellImages872x58014.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748998911/fhsdschoolsorg/ovuukwuqoahrunwftgm1/WeeklyHowellImages872x58014.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748998911/fhsdschoolsorg/ovuukwuqoahrunwftgm1/WeeklyHowellImages872x58014.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748998911/fhsdschoolsorg/ovuukwuqoahrunwftgm1/WeeklyHowellImages872x58014.png","width":872}])
- Awards and Honors
- Staff Achievements
Six Francis Howell School District bus drivers earned top honors at the St. Louis Regional Safety Competition, hosted for the second year at Francis Howell Central High School.
![PLTw logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748985379/fhsdschoolsorg/haimutfbyc4gzro7erls/PLTW-news-story.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748985379/fhsdschoolsorg/haimutfbyc4gzro7erls/PLTW-news-story.webp","width":512}])
The Francis Howell School District is proud to announce that Francis Howell High School, Francis Howell Central High School, and Francis Howell North High School have been named Project Lead The Way Distinguished Schools for 2024-2025.
![FHSD Logo with yellow background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684441936/fhsdschoolsorg/vlujgruaqregsjuxsttt/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2023-05-18T153158394.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684441936/fhsdschoolsorg/vlujgruaqregsjuxsttt/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2023-05-18T153158394.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684441936/fhsdschoolsorg/vlujgruaqregsjuxsttt/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2023-05-18T153158394.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684441936/fhsdschoolsorg/vlujgruaqregsjuxsttt/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2023-05-18T153158394.png","width":872}])
- District Updates
- Surveys
Residents living in the Francis Howell School District can participate in a stakeholder survey.
![Headshot of Dr. Suzanne Leake]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747852205/fhsdschoolsorg/eevg3fjwugzvrklgvds0/DrLeakeblueshirt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747852205/fhsdschoolsorg/eevg3fjwugzvrklgvds0/DrLeakeblueshirt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747852205/fhsdschoolsorg/eevg3fjwugzvrklgvds0/DrLeakeblueshirt.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747852205/fhsdschoolsorg/eevg3fjwugzvrklgvds0/DrLeakeblueshirt.png","width":872}])
- New HIres
The Francis Howell School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Suzanne Leake has been selected as the new Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2025.
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- District Updates
- Events
The Francis Howell School District is partnering with Compass Health to hold a free back-to-school immunization clinic this summer. This clinic will allow all kindergarten through 12th-grade students in the district to receive routine immunizations.
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