Francis HowellSchool District

The Francis Howell School District Board of Education has voted unanimously to place Proposition S on the April 7, 2020, ballot. Proposition S is a $244 million bond issue that will not increase the current tax rate. Voter approval of Proposition S would allow the District to borrow money now and in the future to address pressing facility needs at all Francis Howell schools.  Read more about FHSD Board Votes to Place Bond Issue on April Ballot

The FHSD Board of Education welcomed eighth grader Stevie Lupo as the student representative at the December Board meeting. Lupo has been a student in the Francis Howell School District since preschool and has certainly represented our community well with her positivity, leadership skills, and passion.  Read more about Student Spotlight – Saeger Middle’s Stevie Lupo Represents Students at the December Board Meeting

Stay informed about recent Board of Education actions.   Read more about Board Action Report 12/19/19

Almost 100 students from Francis Howell High School, Francis Howell Central High School, Bryan Middle School, and Francis Howell Middle School visited Missouri’s State Capitol in November for the 71st annual Missouri Youth and Government Convention. Youth and Government (YAG) allows students to experience life as a state representative.  Read more about Students Enact Change at Annual Youth and Government Convention

The Francis Howell School District’s Alternative Learning Department is excited to sponsor and host the annual Community Resource Fair. The Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Francis Howell Central High School (5199 State Highway N, St Charles, MO 63304) in the cafeteria from 12:00 - 3:00 PM.  Read more about FHSD to Host Community Resource Fair

Story by FHN senior Gracie Bowman, photo by FHN senior Addy Bradbury - Logan Schelfaut recently won the GAC Conference Diving Championship, and also for the second year in a row won the Class 2 State Diving Championship. Schelfaut has impressed many with his talent and tenacity. While still only a sophomore, with his wins in conference and state championships, he has proven himself a great diver.  Read more about Schelfaut Wins Second State Title

Each week, students at Central Elementary have the chance to step away from their normal school schedule and jump into a world of creativity, imagination, and learning. Earlier this year, the school introduced a Makerspace where students can participate in a variety of STEM-related activities.  Read more about Central Elementary Introduces New Makerspace

Our local firefighters dedicate their lives to protecting our community, our homes, and our students in FHSD. As part of the nonprofit program, Operation Warm, the Cottleville Firefighters Outreach (CFO) and Central County Fire and Rescue Outreach delivered brand new coats to over 350 students to ensure that they are staying warm this winter.  Read more about Firefighters Protect FHSD Students from the Cold

High school students in FHSD recently cooked up some tasty meals during the inaugural Food for Thought Academy. The after school program, sponsored by FHSD, District food service provider Sodexo, and FHN teacher Becky Just, offers advanced culinary education taught by local professional chefs.  Read more about FHSD and Sodexo Introduce Food for Thought Academy

Journalism students from FHN and Barnwell traveled to the Fall National High School Journalism Convention Nov. 21-24 in Washington DC. Students attended learning sessions, participated in competitions, and brought home a few awards.  Read more about FHN and Barnwell Journalism Programs Earns Multiple Honors in Washington DC

John Weldon Elementary school hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon called “Thankful for Families,” that brought the school community together. Families were invited to join their students in the lunchroom and share in a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Sodexo provided a turkey lunch, complete with pumpkin pie and whipped cream.  Read more about Gobbling Good Time at John Weldon’s “Thankful for Families”

Candidate filing for the April 7, 2020, election to the Francis Howell School District Board of Education opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Dec.17, 2019, and continues until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The three-year terms of current Board members Rene Cope, Patrick Lane, and Mary Lange will expire in April 2020.   Read more about FHSD Board of Education Candidate Filing Opens Dec. 17