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After discovering that making the short walk to school was not an option for Oliva Wright due to accessibility limitations, this Francis Howell Middle School student set out to drive change.   Read more about FHSD student advocates for increased accessibility at the County level, succeeds

The rapid COVID-19 testing is for FHSD employees and students by appointment only who are currently experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19. The District can only provide one test per individual, but an additional test can be administered if there are extenuating circumstances with prior approval. Email the COVIDTesting@FHSDschools.org to get approval for a second test.  Read more about Free COVID-19 Testing at FHSD

Chris Bini, a seventh grader at Francis Howell Middle School, is known for his love of baseball, his knowledge of Star Wars, and his unstoppable courage. In May of 2018, Bini was diagnosed with stage 3 acute lymphoblastic lymphoma. While just a fifth grader at John Weldon Elementary at the time, Bini began a courageous fight that would inspire his classmates, teachers, and eventually hundreds of people across the world.  Read more about An Extraordinary Boy from Missouri

Last summer, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition S, a bond issue that addresses critical infrastructure needs across the District. Director of Facilities John Klein provided the Board of Education with an update on Prop S at the January 21 Board meeting.   Read more about Prop S Projects Underway; New facility for Francis Howell Union / District Learning Center approved by Board of Education

Four Francis Howell School District citizens will be vying for two seats on the Board of Education in the April 6, 2021, election. The three-year terms of current Board members Chad Lange and Janet Stiglich will expire in April 2021.   Read more about Four candidates file for upcoming Board of Education election

Francis Howell Central captured the inaugural Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation Overwatch (MOSEF) state championship with a 3-2 victory against Christian Brothers College High School (CBC) on Thursday, Jan. 14.   Read more about Francis Howell Central clenches Missouri state eSports championship

Twelve FHSD teachers found themselves on the receiving end of a new initiative of the Cottleville Firefighters Outreach (CFO). The organization, which has a long-standing relationship with Francis Howell, purchased $3,500 of supplies for teachers across the District.  Read more about Cottleville Firefighters Purchase 171 Items from Teacher Wish Lists

Last week, many Francis Howell School District (FHSD) nurses received the COVID-19 vaccine – and were among the first of the District’s staff to do so.   Read more about School Nurses First of FHSD Heroes to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Please watch the latest update from FHSD Superintendent Dr. Nathan Hoven.   Read more about Superintendent Update - January 7, 2021

As a molecular biologist in cell line development at Pfizer, Danielle Meyer spent much of 2020 working with an international team of people to get a vaccine to clinical trials and then to market.  Read more about FHSD grad’s efforts help lead to successful COVID-19 vaccine

Francis Howell School District (FHSD) ranks highest in St. Charles County and eighth in the state according to Niche’s 2021 Best School Districts in Missouri list.   Read more about FHSD named best in St. Charles County, eighth in Missouri on 2021 Best School Districts list

I want to provide a couple of updates for you as we head into a well-deserved Winter Break, which begins tomorrow, December 23.  Read more about Superintendent Update - Winter Break 2020

Ms. Lexi Theis, teacher of the visually impaired at John Weldon Elementary School, knew at a young age she wanted to teach. But it wasn’t until her pre-student teaching practicum that she pivoted into a visual impairment specialization.  Read more about FHSD Teachers of the Visually Impaired go Above-and-Beyond for Students