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As the Francis Howell School District prepares to enter into the 2022-2023 school year post-pandemic, the District will return to pre-pandemic policies, procedures and protocols. The Return to School Plan, approved by the Board of Education on August 18, 2022, includes information about positive cases, masks, contact tracing and quarantine, exposure notifications, and symptomatic students and staff.   Read more about Return to School Plan 2022-23

If you have been tracking COVID-19 cases in our District, you likely noticed that cases have been declining over the last two weeks. As of today, there are fewer than 20 known positive cases among nearly 20,000 students and staff. We will continue to monitor the data but are happy to report that FHSD has a significantly lower number of positive cases than when students returned from Winter Break last month.  Read more about Mask Update - February 4, 2022

Administration provided the Board with a COVID-19 update.  Read more about COVID-19 Update - January 7, 2022 Special Board Meeting

Beginning December 23, 2021, Administration recommends the adoption of updated COVID-19 protocols.  Read more about Update on COVID-19 Protocols

Francis Howell School District successfully completed the 2020-21 school year without building closures or the need to return to remote learning thanks to the strong efforts of students and staff. Our ability to work together to achieve a common goal made the difference. Thank you.  Read more about Update on masks and COVID-19 protocols for 2021-22

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

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health issued modified quarantine protocols for K-12 schools regarding quarantines in the school setting. These rules come on the heels of new guidance from the state of Missouri, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Read more about Modified Quarantine Protocols

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health published new data today regarding COVID-19 cases linked to school attendance and school facilities. This data differs from that previously reported by the Francis Howell School District.  Read more about Statement on school-related COVID data

Dr. Nathan Hoven provides a superintendent update August 7, 2020  Read more about Superintendent Update - August 7, 2020

We recognize that virtual teachers – just like their in-person counterparts – may occasionally need to take sick or personal days. To prepare for this scenario, virtual teachers have prepared content and learning activities so that your child’s learning can continue.  Read more about Virtual Teacher Absences

Based on feedback from families, FHSD has developed a monthly supply pick-up schedule for all elementary schools to help streamline the process and communication for our teachers and families. Mark your calendar for the following dates, and make sure to pick up any necessary supplies from your student’s home school, even if they have a virtual teacher from another building.  Read more about Virtual Supply Pick-Up for Elementary Students Virtual Supply Pick-Up for Elementary Students

Dr. Nathan Hoven provides a superintendent update on Friday, September 4, 2020.  Read more about Superintendent Message - September 4, 2020

At FHSD, we are regularly monitoring the COVID situation and have made a commitment to update our guidelines and processes as new information comes forward. Earlier this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) updated their recommendations related to students wearing masks or face coverings.  Read more about Mask Guidelines Update

On Thursday, the Francis Howell Board of Education approved a delayed start to the upcoming school year, making Monday, Aug. 31 our official first day for both virtual and in-person students. This move will give our teachers and staff the planning and prep time necessary to deliver the high-quality education your children deserve, and to ensure all staff are adequately trained on our new health and safety protocols before students return.  Read more about First Day of School - Now Aug. 31

Free and reduced-priced breakfast and lunch meals are available for those who qualify in the Francis Howell School District. Research has shown that good nutrition enables students to meet their educational and physical potential.  Read more about Free and Reduced-Priced Meals

We have developed a list of frequently asked questions around the two learning options available for students: In-Person Learning and Virtual Learning. This list will be continually updated as we have new information, so please check the COVID-19 page for the most accurate information.  Read more about FHSD Return to School FAQs

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019-2020 school year ended abruptly and not the way we wanted. When our schools open this fall, they will look a little different. Our task forces developed a Return to School Plan that respects and honors the individual needs of each family.   Read more about FHSD Return to School Plan