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![Amy Gryder and Sarah Oelke being sworn in at the April 15, ,2025, Board of Education meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744850148/fhsdschoolsorg/ziktnrsdglhxs8ne0h7j/AmyGryderandSarahOelkebeingsworninattheApril152025BoardofEducationmeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744850148/fhsdschoolsorg/ziktnrsdglhxs8ne0h7j/AmyGryderandSarahOelkebeingsworninattheApril152025BoardofEducationmeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744850148/fhsdschoolsorg/ziktnrsdglhxs8ne0h7j/AmyGryderandSarahOelkebeingsworninattheApril152025BoardofEducationmeeting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744850148/fhsdschoolsorg/ziktnrsdglhxs8ne0h7j/AmyGryderandSarahOelkebeingsworninattheApril152025BoardofEducationmeeting.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education held a reorganization meeting, swearing in new members Amy Gryder and Sarah Oelke, electing new officers, and recognizing outgoing members Adam Bertrand and Randy Cook.
![Francis Howell School Board election results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744210387/fhsdschoolsorg/cnyyyoqjn7qj87xjuc3u/_FHSDboardofeducationelectionresults872x580px1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744210387/fhsdschoolsorg/cnyyyoqjn7qj87xjuc3u/_FHSDboardofeducationelectionresults872x580px1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744210387/fhsdschoolsorg/cnyyyoqjn7qj87xjuc3u/_FHSDboardofeducationelectionresults872x580px1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744210387/fhsdschoolsorg/cnyyyoqjn7qj87xjuc3u/_FHSDboardofeducationelectionresults872x580px1.png","width":872}])
Unofficial election results show that Amy Gryder and Sarah Oelke were elected to the Francis Howell School District Board of Education.
![Mobile Market to cease food distribution at Burbes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744060661/fhsdschoolsorg/g2zwppc2e7rpugomruwm/MobileMarkettoceasefooddistributionatBurbes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744060661/fhsdschoolsorg/g2zwppc2e7rpugomruwm/MobileMarkettoceasefooddistributionatBurbes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744060661/fhsdschoolsorg/g2zwppc2e7rpugomruwm/MobileMarkettoceasefooddistributionatBurbes.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744060661/fhsdschoolsorg/g2zwppc2e7rpugomruwm/MobileMarkettoceasefooddistributionatBurbes.png","width":872}])
The Mobile Market program — one of the food distribution sites run by the St. Louis Food Bank and open to the public — will end after the April 9, 2025, distribution.
![Brian Thompson to lead Francis Howell Union High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744037933/fhsdschoolsorg/zmljptpncbdqcyqgcyir/BrianThompson1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744037933/fhsdschoolsorg/zmljptpncbdqcyqgcyir/BrianThompson1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744037933/fhsdschoolsorg/zmljptpncbdqcyqgcyir/BrianThompson1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744037933/fhsdschoolsorg/zmljptpncbdqcyqgcyir/BrianThompson1.png","width":872}])
Dr. Brian Thompson has been named the next principal of Francis Howell Union High School, beginning July 1, 2025.
![Jon Schultz selected as Francis Howell North High School principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744037834/fhsdschoolsorg/bb5tzuokiyrddp5f0eps/JonSchultz1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744037834/fhsdschoolsorg/bb5tzuokiyrddp5f0eps/JonSchultz1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744037834/fhsdschoolsorg/bb5tzuokiyrddp5f0eps/JonSchultz1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744037834/fhsdschoolsorg/bb5tzuokiyrddp5f0eps/JonSchultz1.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District is pleased to announce that Jon Schultz has been selected as the new principal at Francis Howell North High School, beginning July 1, 2025.
![Yellow and Blue Howell Of Fame Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682019767/fhsdschoolsorg/tktfxpfx5o1tey4drnqd/HowellofFameLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682019767/fhsdschoolsorg/tktfxpfx5o1tey4drnqd/HowellofFameLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682019767/fhsdschoolsorg/tktfxpfx5o1tey4drnqd/HowellofFameLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682019767/fhsdschoolsorg/tktfxpfx5o1tey4drnqd/HowellofFameLogo.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Howell of Fame Award.
![RandyJemerson headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743554043/fhsdschoolsorg/de5la2lbuxbpdmyozfja/RandyJemersonnamednewdirectorofsafetyandsecurity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743554043/fhsdschoolsorg/de5la2lbuxbpdmyozfja/RandyJemersonnamednewdirectorofsafetyandsecurity.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743554043/fhsdschoolsorg/de5la2lbuxbpdmyozfja/RandyJemersonnamednewdirectorofsafetyandsecurity.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743554043/fhsdschoolsorg/de5la2lbuxbpdmyozfja/RandyJemersonnamednewdirectorofsafetyandsecurity.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District has hired Randy Jemerson as its new Director of Safety and Security.
![FHSD announces new academic and operations leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742593456/fhsdschoolsorg/logd8ryqudav2wcrplb8/FHSDannouncesnewacademicandoperationsleaders.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742593456/fhsdschoolsorg/logd8ryqudav2wcrplb8/FHSDannouncesnewacademicandoperationsleaders.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742593456/fhsdschoolsorg/logd8ryqudav2wcrplb8/FHSDannouncesnewacademicandoperationsleaders.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742593456/fhsdschoolsorg/logd8ryqudav2wcrplb8/FHSDannouncesnewacademicandoperationsleaders.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell Board of Education approved the hiring of two executive cabinet members in March.
![Becky-David Elementary’s Rainah Pray named FHSD Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742503853/fhsdschoolsorg/d4gx3bwwkkqxbos2mmst/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171325215.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742503853/fhsdschoolsorg/d4gx3bwwkkqxbos2mmst/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171325215.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742503853/fhsdschoolsorg/d4gx3bwwkkqxbos2mmst/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171325215.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742503853/fhsdschoolsorg/d4gx3bwwkkqxbos2mmst/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171325215.png","width":872}])
Rainah Pray, a second-grade teacher at Becky-David Elementary, has been named the 2025 District Teacher of the Year for the Francis Howell School District (FHSD).
![Dana Button named 2025 District Support Staff of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742503734/fhsdschoolsorg/brdls9oetagyfi4u9m7q/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171338035.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742503734/fhsdschoolsorg/brdls9oetagyfi4u9m7q/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171338035.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742503734/fhsdschoolsorg/brdls9oetagyfi4u9m7q/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171338035.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742503734/fhsdschoolsorg/brdls9oetagyfi4u9m7q/NewsStoryWebsiteImages872x580-2025-03-19T171338035.png","width":872}])
Dana Button, an office administrative assistant at Francis Howell North High School (FHN), has been named the 2025 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Francis Howell School District.
![FHSD Board of Education selects new superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742309207/fhsdschoolsorg/wnmpwimajqweuyk3s08r/New-Superintendent-Mike-Dominguez.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742309207/fhsdschoolsorg/wnmpwimajqweuyk3s08r/New-Superintendent-Mike-Dominguez.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742309207/fhsdschoolsorg/wnmpwimajqweuyk3s08r/New-Superintendent-Mike-Dominguez.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742309207/fhsdschoolsorg/wnmpwimajqweuyk3s08r/New-Superintendent-Mike-Dominguez.png","width":872}])
At a special Board meeting on March 13, 2025, the Francis Howell School District Board of Education approved Dr. Mike Dominguez as the District’s next superintendent.
![groups of students who participated in the 2024 cooking challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740716409/fhsdschoolsorg/b7jtod7kl7mrwv86mhrn/FutureChefsCookingChallenge.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740716409/fhsdschoolsorg/b7jtod7kl7mrwv86mhrn/FutureChefsCookingChallenge.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740716409/fhsdschoolsorg/b7jtod7kl7mrwv86mhrn/FutureChefsCookingChallenge.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740716409/fhsdschoolsorg/b7jtod7kl7mrwv86mhrn/FutureChefsCookingChallenge.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District's second annual Future Chefs National Challenge featured recipes created by 18 elementary students.
![Francis Howell Central esports state championship group photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738278130/fhsdschoolsorg/lg4ttyxdjngbj9qkjn1i/FrancisHowellCentralesportsstatechampionship.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738278130/fhsdschoolsorg/lg4ttyxdjngbj9qkjn1i/FrancisHowellCentralesportsstatechampionship.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738278130/fhsdschoolsorg/lg4ttyxdjngbj9qkjn1i/FrancisHowellCentralesportsstatechampionship.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738278130/fhsdschoolsorg/lg4ttyxdjngbj9qkjn1i/FrancisHowellCentralesportsstatechampionship.png","width":872}])
Francis Howell Central's esports team won the 2024 Overwatch State Championship, defeating Blue Springs South 3-1 in the final match.
![FHSD Superintendent invites students, staff to showcase creativity in new art contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738272848/fhsdschoolsorg/y2cdsuwr6fpx43xnmxei/artcontestaward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738272848/fhsdschoolsorg/y2cdsuwr6fpx43xnmxei/artcontestaward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738272848/fhsdschoolsorg/y2cdsuwr6fpx43xnmxei/artcontestaward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738272848/fhsdschoolsorg/y2cdsuwr6fpx43xnmxei/artcontestaward.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is hosting an art competition, inviting students and staff to participate.
![Seven Francis Howell School District citizens will be vying for three seats on the Board of Education in the April 4, 2023, e]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674600977/fhsdschoolsorg/xhuwbnercfsgwnvlnuqi/BoardofEducationCandidates-Election.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674600977/fhsdschoolsorg/xhuwbnercfsgwnvlnuqi/BoardofEducationCandidates-Election.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674600977/fhsdschoolsorg/xhuwbnercfsgwnvlnuqi/BoardofEducationCandidates-Election.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674600977/fhsdschoolsorg/xhuwbnercfsgwnvlnuqi/BoardofEducationCandidates-Election.png","width":872}])
Board candidates for the April 8, 2025 school board election are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. Bios are unedited and appear exactly as submitted by each candidate.