Francis HowellSchool District

The arts are an important part of education for so many reasons, and they enrich our lives in many ways. A program has been implemented by a theater group in St. Louis that enables area youth with physical, cognitive, and/or developmental delays to participate in musical theater arts, inspiring the Francis Howell Central (FHC) High School Drama Club to get involved. This fall, FHC Drama was able to sponsor (through a grant) a “Disney Review” for these students.  Read more about Access to the Arts for Everyone – Thanks to FHC Drama

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Saeger Middle School recently held their annual Spartan Winter Warm-Up, collecting new and gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves. Saeger’s Spartan Service Club has been organizing the drive for the past seven years to benefit families in our community who need a little extra warmth during the holiday season.  Read more about Saeger Provides New Coats and Winter Gear for Local Families in Need

Every month during the school year, the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) Board of Education welcomes one of the District’s best and brightest to represent the student body on the dais during their meeting. In December, Francis Howell Union (FHU) High School sent senior Marquez Riceto be the honorary Board member for the evening. Rice is an example of the dedication put forth by students in the District, his hard work will take him to Ranken Technical College to study Information Technologies, and beyond.  Read more about Student Spotlight – Marquez Rice of FHU

Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, certified public accountants, presented the District's audit report on financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2016, to the Board of Education at its Dec. 15 meeting. The board voted 7-0 to approve the report.   Read more about Francis Howell School District Earns Top Marks on Financial Audit

Stay informed about the recent Board of Education actions.   Read more about Board Action Report 12/15/16

The vision statement of Central Elementary emphasizes that the school is a place where everyone is always valued and included. Ever year during the holiday season, Central’s community comes together to bring that vision to life with the annual Adopt-a-Family program. The event, which has been a long tradition at Central, raised over $2,400 this year and was able to support more than 100 of Central’s own students.  Read more about Central Elementary Adopt-a-Family Program Raises $2,400, Supports Over 100 Students

There are only about a thousand students in the United States every year who achieve perfection when taking the ACT test. David Yang from Francis Howell High School (FHHS), and Kayleigh Ammond from Francis Howell Central (FHC), are part of that 0.06% of almost two million students who did what many think is impossible: they received a perfect 36 on the ACT.  Read more about Two FHSD Students Shine with Perfect ACT Scores

The Holidays are here, and it’s the time of year to be thankful. The students at Francis Howell Union (FHU) are dedicating their time to giving back, in addition to giving thanks. Together with the organization “Kids Against Hunger,” FHU students participated in a food packing event on Tuesday, Nov. 22. After only two hours, the students had put together 10,800 food packages, which is enough to feed 30 people every day for one year, according to FHU business teacher John Omoresemi.  Read more about FHU Students Unite with “Kids Against Hunger” to Feed Hungry Children in Haiti

Candidate filing for the April 5, 2016, election to the Francis Howell School District Board of Education opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Dec.13, 2016, and continues until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. The three-year terms of current Board members Rene Cope, Mark Lafata, and Mike Sommer will expire in April 2017.  Read more about FHSD Board of Education Candidate Filing Opens Dec. 13

It’s that time of year to be thankful, but it’s also that time of year for something else – toy shopping. But not everyone has the resources to get their child the latest and greatest toys on the market. The United States Marine Corps began the Toys for Tots program in 1995 to foster a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters. This message will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens; and assist them in becoming citizens like U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge.  Read more about Castlio’s “Toys for Tots” Raises Money in Honor of Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge

It’s always important to learn to be respectful toward each other at a young age, no matter who we are, or what challenges we face. The students at Henderson Elementary were reminded of this message when the school celebrated its twelfth annual “DisAbilities Awareness Week” on Nov. 14-18.  Read more about Henderson Continues Tradition of Annual “DisAbilities Awareness Week” with Message of Respect and Understanding

Due to recent changes in federal rules regarding school communications, the Francis Howell School District needs to get your permission to continue to send you non-emergency messages. Watch the brief video below for more details.  Read more about Update Your SchoolMessenger Preferences to Continue Receiving Important FHSD Messages

Stay informed about the recent Board of Education actions.   Read more about Board Action Report 12/01/16