Francis HowellSchool District

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 educations and physical potential. Students must reapply for free and reduced-priced meals every year.   Read more about Free and Reduced-Priced Meals

Before you know it summer will be over and everyone will be heading back to school, which means back-to-school shopping is just around the corner. Missouri residents can take advantage of the sales tax holiday, August 7 - 9, 2020. This holiday has been created by the Missouri Department of Revenue specifically for back-to-school purchases such as clothing, backpacks, and school supplies.  Read more about Save on School Supplies during the Sales Tax Holiday

Francis Howell School District understands the importance of transitioning our new middle school students and high school students into their new buildings for the 2020-21 school year. Rather than dedicating a specific day prior to the start of the school year, all Francis Howell middle schools and high schools have committed to including transition activities throughout the first week of school (Aug. 24 - Aug. 28) for these students.   Read more about Transition Day Update

Dione Anderson, a reading teacher at Harvest Ridge Elementary School, has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). She was selected as one of 10 recipients in the St. Louis Region and one of 34 from across the state who are now eligible for consideration as the Missouri Teacher of the Year. Anderson was previously honored as the 2020 FHSD Teacher of the Year.  Read more about Harvest Ridge Teacher Dione Anderson Selected as Regional Teacher of the Year

The FHC Boys and Girls Basketball programs and Activities Department were recently awarded the 2019-20 Sportsmanship Award by the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO). This award is voted on by the member basketball officials. The award is given annually to the Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC) school whose players, coaches, and fans model the best sportsmanship throughout the season in all three levels, including Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman. This is the sixth consecutive year, and the seventh time in the last eight seasons, that FHC has earned this prestigious award.  Read more about FHC Sportsmanship Award

As the Francis Howell School District plans for the start of the 2020-21 school year, we are committed to keeping our families, staff, students, and community members informed. We understand that families have an important decision to make in the coming days, and we know many of you have questions.  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. With this understanding, 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

Stay informed about recent Board of Education actions.   Read more about Board Action Report 07/16/20

The start of the 2019-20 school year is just around the corner! Parents and guardians planning for the new school year need to make sure children are up-to-date on their immunizations.  Read more about Add Immunizations to Your Back to School Checklist

FHSD has a few new faces this school year. Beginning July 1, several new administrators joined the FHSD family and several others have assumed new roles.  Read more about FHSD Welcomes New Administrators for 2020-21

District high school activities and athletics will continue the process of returning to participation when Phase 2 begins on July 1. Student and staff safety is always a top priority of the Francis Howell School District and our schools. These guidelines were developed through the collaborative efforts of the District, medical professionals, and the St. Charles County Health Department.  Read more about FHSD High School Return to Activities/Athletics Guidelines