Francis HowellSchool District

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

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is responsible for conducting annual safety inspections of all school buses across the state. Representatives of the MSHP Motor Vehicle Inspection Section were in Francis Howell on June 17 and 18 to inspect the 191 buses in the FHSD transportation fleet. After a thorough inspection of all systems from bumper to bumper, 189 buses met all required standards for an initial passage rate of 99%. Two buses had minor issues that were repaired quickly, and every FHSD bus passed the final inspection.  Read more about FHSD 2020 Bus Inspections

The Francis Howell School District has selected Ramone West to serve as the administrative intern at Independence Elementary School, effective July 1, 2020. West is currently an assistant principal at the Carondelet Leadership Academy, a charter school in St. Louis.  Read more about Ramone West Selected as Administrative Intern at Independence Elementary

During the June 18 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the hiring of three new administrators effective July 1, 2020.  Read more about FHSD Welcomes New Administrators

Stay informed about recent Board of Education actions.   Read more about Board Action Report 06/18/20

As the state continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Francis Howell School District is reopening its playgrounds, tracks, and tennis courts beginning June 16, 2020. Patrons are encouraged to exercise caution when using FHSD’s outdoor facilities and should continue to follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Read more about FHSD Playgrounds and Outdoor Facilities Reopen

Henderson Elementary School has received Gold Level Recognition through the Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS). This ‘Award of Excellence’ recognizes Henderson’s implementation of the multi-tiered system of support model, which creates “safe and orderly learning environments in schools, while improving the social-emotional outcomes for students.”  Read more about Henderson Elementary Receives SW-PBS Gold Level Recognition

Like so many around the world, the FHSD community is grieving the senseless death of George Floyd. We know this tragic incident is symptomatic of a larger issue that affects us all. Racism, inequality, and violence in our communities and nation are unacceptable.  Read more about FHSD Response to Current Events

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced that seniors Joanna Dohrman of Francis Howell North and Logan Nachtrab of Francis Howell Central have both been awarded NMSC scholarships in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.  Read more about Two FHSD Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarships

The Board of Education recently approved the hiring of four new administrators effective July 1, 2020.  Read more about Francis Howell Welcomes New Administrators

Stay informed about the recent Board of Education actions.   Read more about Board Action Report 06/04/20

On June 2, our District voters approved Proposition S with 79.28 percent voting YES.  Read more about Proposition S Passes

In the June 2 election, candidates Mary Lange, Patrick Lane, and Doug Ziegemeier were elected to the Board of Education. This will be the second term for both Lange and Lane, and a first term for Ziegemeier.   Read more about Board of Education Election Results

In 2008, voters in Francis Howell approved a $78.5 million bond issue for several capital improvements, including the construction of the new Francis Howell High School. FHSD has not asked our voters to approve a bond issue in the past 12 years. For context, the other four school districts in St. Charles County have all passed a bond issue in the past three years. One of our neighboring school districts has passed four bond issues in the past ten years.  Read more about School District Bond Issues