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Senior Pals Event
Adults 55+ are invited to join us as VIPs at Francis Howell Central High School for the Junior Chef Cupcake Wars competition on Wednesday, May 7.
FHSD Announces Dr. Mike Dominguez as the New Superintendent
Francis Howell School District Board of Education approved Dr. Mike Dominguez as the District’s next superintendent. His contract will officially begin July 1, 2025, as current Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Roumpos transitions to a new role with Kirkwood School District.
Last Day of School Update
The last day of school for grades K-11 is now Tuesday, June 3 and will be an Early Release Day for all students.
Niche names FHSD best district in St. Charles County
Francis Howell School District is ranked #1 in St. Charles County and 10th in Missouri by Niche's 2025 Best Districts list, placing in the top 3% with an A rating.
You Can Make a Difference in Our School
Amidst nationwide staffing shortages, our students and staff could use your help now more than ever. Register as a volunteer and learn about opportunities to share your time and talents with our school.
We’re Hiring! Join Our Team of Dedicated Teachers and Support Staff
FHSD is one of the largest employers in the region with 23 school campuses, more than 16,000 students and 2,200 employees. We’re offering competitive wages for custodians, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, support staff, teachers and administrators.
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Welcome to FHHS
Dr. Dave Wedlock - Principal
Thank you for joining us at FHHS! We understand that coming to a large high school can seem overwhelming with all of the information to learn, people to know, and places to locate. The FHHS parent action team has composed a new parent brochure on this website to assist you in this transition process and embrace the opportunities ahead.
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News & Events
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- Student Achievements
Nearly 60 high school students from three Francis Howell high schools participated in the Missouri Youth and Government (MOYAG) Convention in Jefferson City.
![Image of two teachers who won the Emerson Award for FHSD in 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729111784/fhsdschoolsorg/qucxr5ytr3bt219kyhud/EmersonWinners2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729111784/fhsdschoolsorg/qucxr5ytr3bt219kyhud/EmersonWinners2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729111784/fhsdschoolsorg/qucxr5ytr3bt219kyhud/EmersonWinners2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729111784/fhsdschoolsorg/qucxr5ytr3bt219kyhud/EmersonWinners2024.png","width":872}])
- Awards and Honors
- Staff Achievements
Katie Schottmueller and Leif Johnson have been selected as 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipients, joining an elite group of St. Louis-area educators.
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- Academics
- Awards and Honors
- Staff Achievements
- Student Achievements
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best High School Rankings have been released, and all three comprehensive high schools in the Francis Howell School District were named to the prestigious list of the Best High Schools in Missouri.
![Dr. Dave Wedlock]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713294872/fhsdschoolsorg/k6oebz1alhzsw4ynctua/DrDaveWedlock.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713294872/fhsdschoolsorg/k6oebz1alhzsw4ynctua/DrDaveWedlock.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713294872/fhsdschoolsorg/k6oebz1alhzsw4ynctua/DrDaveWedlock.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713294872/fhsdschoolsorg/k6oebz1alhzsw4ynctua/DrDaveWedlock.png","width":872}])
- Awards and Honors
Francis Howell High School Principal Dr. Dave Wedlock was named St. Louis Area High School Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
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- Awards and Honors
- Student Achievements
The Francis Howell School District had 91 DECA students compete at the state level in Kansas City.