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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.
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Welcome to FHC
Dr. Suzanne Leake - Principal
Spartan Nation,
As we gear up for the start of the school year, I am thrilled to welcome our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive families to what promises to be an incredible journey of learning, growth, and collaboration.
Each new school year brings with it a sense of anticipation and excitement, and this year is no exception. Our school has always stood as a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and community, and I am confident that this upcoming year will continue to be the same.
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The Francis Howell School District is proud to announce that Francis Howell High School, Francis Howell Central High School, and Francis Howell North High School have been named Project Lead The Way Distinguished Schools for 2024-2025.
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The Francis Howell School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Suzanne Leake has been selected as the new Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2025.
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The Francis Howell School District is partnering with Compass Health to hold a free back-to-school immunization clinic this summer. This clinic will allow all kindergarten through 12th-grade students in the district to receive routine immunizations.
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Francis Howell Central's esports team won the 2024 Overwatch State Championship, defeating Blue Springs South 3-1 in the final match.
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Francis Howell Central’s girls wrestling program made history last season by winning the Class 2 State Championship, and Head Coach Kurt Kruse was honored as the MSHSAA Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year.
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