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Important Updates to the 2024-25 School Year Calendar
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education has approved changes to the 2024-2025 school year calendar, aligning with new requirements under Senate Bill 727.
Howell Of Fame Nominations Now Open
The Howell of Fame Awards are back to recognize outstanding contributors in the Francis Howell community! Celebrate those who go the extra mile for our students, staff, and schools. Don't miss the chance to honor those who make a significant impact on our District. Let's celebrate community and excellence together!
Nominate someone for Howell of Fame today!
Stay Informed About Inclement Weather
Stay informed about potential school closures due to inclement weather by keeping your contact info up-to-date through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. All parents/guardians listed in Infinite Campus Parent Portal are automatically registered for inclement weather notifications. Make sure your information is up to date.
Visit the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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.
Report Bullying, Harassment and Safety Concerns
The Francis Howell School District has introduced a new anonymous reporting form for bullying, harassment, and safety concerns, accessible via QR code posters in middle and high schools.
Read more about this initiative by visiting our Newsroom
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.
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.