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Important Updates to the 2024-25 School Year Calendar
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education has approved changes to the 2024-2025 school year calendar, aligning with new requirements under Senate Bill 727.

Read more about calendar changes

Howell Of Fame Nominations Now Open
The Howell of Fame Awards are back to recognize outstanding contributors in the Francis Howell community! Celebrate those who go the extra mile for our students, staff, and schools. Don't miss the chance to honor those who make a significant impact on our District. Let's celebrate community and excellence together!

Nominate someone for Howell of Fame today!

group of five students smile together at recess — Stay Informed About Inclement Weather
Stay informed about potential school closures due to inclement weather by keeping your contact info up-to-date through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. All parents/guardians listed in Infinite Campus Parent Portal are automatically registered for inclement weather notifications. Make sure your information is up to date.

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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.

Read more about FHSD's Niche Ranking

Report Bullying, Harassment and Safety Concerns
The Francis Howell School District has introduced a new anonymous reporting form for bullying, harassment, and safety concerns, accessible via QR code posters in middle and high schools.

Read more about this initiative by visiting our Newsroom

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**Join Our Team of Dedicated Teachers and Support Staff**
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.

View the District's Open Positions

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FHSD and our schools send important news and updates via email. Relatives, seniors and taxpayers can subscribe to the District’s monthly newsletter and opt-in to news from individual schools.

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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

Happening Now

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The School district is amazing - we intentionally moved into the district 10 years ago and have continued to be amazed with the curriculum, faculty, and continued support to drive excellence in the education of our students. Having children in all three levels of education in Francis Howell, we see the continuity and superior education offered to all students.

Sam R.

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The District provides a great education and values diverse thought. My children are well supported in all areas of child development, academically and beyond. I think the district has done a tremendous job in listening to both sides of all issues and coming up with reasonable compromised decisions.

Michael T.

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The district does a great job loving our kids and challenging them in their learning in the ways and levels that they need. I wholeheartedly love and appreciate that my child’s teachers worked to bring my son’s reading fluency up to grade level before it hindered his learning or became a belonging or social issue.

Susan M.

News & Events

Student Achievements

Francis Howell students gain firsthand experience as lawmakers, judges at State Capitol

Nearly 60 high school students from three Francis Howell high schools participated in the Missouri Youth and Government (MOYAG) Convention in Jefferson City.

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U.S. News ranks FHSD schools among best in Missouri

U.S. News & World Report has named its 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools, ranking more than 79,000 public schools nationwide based on data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Alumni Achievements

Francis Howell alumni advocate for eye health

Three alumni of Francis Howell North (FHN) High School are working to raise awareness about the potential health effects of blue light exposure. Danny Define, Class of 2011, and Brian Bumpus and Matt Meyer, Class of 2010, began their journey together at Henderson Elementary and Hollenbeck Middle School before graduating from FHN.

District updates 2024-2025 School Year Calendar to meet new state requirements

The Francis Howell School District Board of Education has approved changes to the 2024-2025 school year calendar, aligning with new requirements under Senate Bill 727.

District Updates

FHSD 2030: A new strategic plan

The Francis Howell School District now has an updated Strategic Plan. This plan, developed by the community and approved Nov. 21, 2024, by the Board of Education, will serve the District through 2030.