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The Francis Howell School District is the top-rated school district in St. Charles County and 8th in the state, as ranked by Niche.
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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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News & Events
![Picture of Dr. Amie Bemke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679342904/fhsdschoolsorg/vvojrperm9olcv5mksmx/Dr-Amie-Bemke.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679342904/fhsdschoolsorg/vvojrperm9olcv5mksmx/Dr-Amie-Bemke.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679342904/fhsdschoolsorg/vvojrperm9olcv5mksmx/Dr-Amie-Bemke.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679342904/fhsdschoolsorg/vvojrperm9olcv5mksmx/Dr-Amie-Bemke.png","width":872}])
- New HIres
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education is pleased to announce Dr. Amie Bemke as the next principal at Saeger Middle School, effective July 1, 2023.
![Photo of Dr. Eddie Rodgers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679342583/fhsdschoolsorg/x6k7zxfpyuwtroxdgoh3/Dr-Eddie-Rodgers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679342583/fhsdschoolsorg/x6k7zxfpyuwtroxdgoh3/Dr-Eddie-Rodgers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679342583/fhsdschoolsorg/x6k7zxfpyuwtroxdgoh3/Dr-Eddie-Rodgers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679342583/fhsdschoolsorg/x6k7zxfpyuwtroxdgoh3/Dr-Eddie-Rodgers.png","width":872}])
- New HIres
On March 16, the Francis Howell School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Eddie Rodgers as the new principal at Westwood Trail Academy, effective July 1, 2023.
![FHSD welcomes new Director of Student Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679353508/fhsdschoolsorg/ebhxb2oazvmxzlnbpths/TheFrancisHowellSchoolDistrictFHSDispleasedtoannouncethatDrHollyBroadway-YateshasbeenhiredasthenewDirectorofStudentServiceseffectiveJuly12023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679353508/fhsdschoolsorg/ebhxb2oazvmxzlnbpths/TheFrancisHowellSchoolDistrictFHSDispleasedtoannouncethatDrHollyBroadway-YateshasbeenhiredasthenewDirectorofStudentServiceseffectiveJuly12023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679353508/fhsdschoolsorg/ebhxb2oazvmxzlnbpths/TheFrancisHowellSchoolDistrictFHSDispleasedtoannouncethatDrHollyBroadway-YateshasbeenhiredasthenewDirectorofStudentServiceseffectiveJuly12023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679353508/fhsdschoolsorg/ebhxb2oazvmxzlnbpths/TheFrancisHowellSchoolDistrictFHSDispleasedtoannouncethatDrHollyBroadway-YateshasbeenhiredasthenewDirectorofStudentServiceseffectiveJuly12023.png","width":872}])
- New HIres
The Francis Howell School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Holly Broadway-Yates has been hired as the new Director of Student Services, effective July 1, 2023.
![Olivia Howard named FHSD Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678227132/fhsdschoolsorg/k0iwwhfdmojcf9qhpkhu/2023-Olivia-Howard-TOY-District-Teacher-of-the-Year-FHMS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678227132/fhsdschoolsorg/k0iwwhfdmojcf9qhpkhu/2023-Olivia-Howard-TOY-District-Teacher-of-the-Year-FHMS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678227132/fhsdschoolsorg/k0iwwhfdmojcf9qhpkhu/2023-Olivia-Howard-TOY-District-Teacher-of-the-Year-FHMS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678227132/fhsdschoolsorg/k0iwwhfdmojcf9qhpkhu/2023-Olivia-Howard-TOY-District-Teacher-of-the-Year-FHMS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678227132/fhsdschoolsorg/k0iwwhfdmojcf9qhpkhu/2023-Olivia-Howard-TOY-District-Teacher-of-the-Year-FHMS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678227132/fhsdschoolsorg/k0iwwhfdmojcf9qhpkhu/2023-Olivia-Howard-TOY-District-Teacher-of-the-Year-FHMS.jpg","width":2200}])
- Staff Achievements
Olivia Howard, choir director at Francis Howell Middle School, was selected as the 2022-23 District Teacher of the Year for the Francis Howell School District.
![Darlene Kruse wins 2023 Support Staff of the Year Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678227131/fhsdschoolsorg/jnqzluoke8qb153xejfa/2023-Darlene-Kruse-SSOY-District-Support-Staff-of-the-Year-Bryan-Middle-School.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678227131/fhsdschoolsorg/jnqzluoke8qb153xejfa/2023-Darlene-Kruse-SSOY-District-Support-Staff-of-the-Year-Bryan-Middle-School.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678227131/fhsdschoolsorg/jnqzluoke8qb153xejfa/2023-Darlene-Kruse-SSOY-District-Support-Staff-of-the-Year-Bryan-Middle-School.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678227131/fhsdschoolsorg/jnqzluoke8qb153xejfa/2023-Darlene-Kruse-SSOY-District-Support-Staff-of-the-Year-Bryan-Middle-School.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678227131/fhsdschoolsorg/jnqzluoke8qb153xejfa/2023-Darlene-Kruse-SSOY-District-Support-Staff-of-the-Year-Bryan-Middle-School.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678227131/fhsdschoolsorg/jnqzluoke8qb153xejfa/2023-Darlene-Kruse-SSOY-District-Support-Staff-of-the-Year-Bryan-Middle-School.jpg","width":2200}])
- Staff Achievements
Darlene Kruse, a Building Information Specialist at Bryan Middle School, was selected as the 2022-23 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Francis Howell School District.