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A classroom setting with desks, chairs, and various educational materials scattered throughout the room, along with a whiteboard and other wall decorations. — FHSD APR Results
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR). Francis Howell School District students met or exceeded state expectations across multiple academic areas, with steady growth in performance and continuous improvement.

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A smiling middle-aged man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a dark blue background. — Mark Delaney selected as the next Superintendent
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 1 to appoint Interim Superintendent Mark Delaney as the District’s next superintendent.

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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!

FHSD High Schools Among Missouri’s Best
All three comprehensive high schools in the Francis Howell School District ranked in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools list.

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Join the Transportation Team
**Paid Training. Great Benefits.**

We’re hiring bus drivers and monitors. Get paid CDL training, competitive pay, and benefits for 25+ hour positions, including medical, dental, paid holidays, and a public school pension. Start a rewarding role that supports your community every day!

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student smiles for the camera in class — 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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student writing in class — 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.

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Welcome to Francis Howell Middle

Kirsteen James - Principal

On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to welcome all new and returning students and families to Francis Howell Middle School. We are looking forward to meeting new faces and seeing familiar ones! It continues to be an honor to serve Francis Howell Middle School, a school with strong traditions of academic excellence, strong family and community support, and dedicated staff.

Francis Howell Middle School Testimonial 3

FHMS meets all students where they are and challenges them in different ways. There are enrichment opportunities - extending their learning beyond the classroom with programs like robotics, youth and government, Student Council, or National Junior Honor Society, but there are also support services in place if they need it - tutoring in ELA & math after school, homework support pages, teachers that volunteer to have 1:1s with students before school to get them the extra support that they need, or co-taught classrooms. How fantastic to see a school handle both excellently and meet the students at their individual levels.

Stacey B.

Francis Howell Middle School Testimonial 2

Wonderful environment that provides first rate academics but also offers clubs and activities that allowed our kids to explore interests and make lasting friendships. We love FHMS, teachers, staff, and administrators.

Amanda & Steven T.

Francis Howell Middle School Testimonial 1

Francis Howell Middle School has a record for quality education and high learning standards. With a devoted community and a strong foundation in character education, the decision to teach here was simple. The teachers, support staff, and administrators uphold the values essential to student well-being.

Jarod M.

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Emerson honors two FHSD teachers with Excellence in Teaching Award

Tara Richards and Michelle Ridlen have been selected as 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipients, joining a group of St. Louis-area educators.

2025-26 School Supply Lists

It's that time of year again for back-to-school shopping! View your school's supply lists for the 2025-26 school year.

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FHSD to host free back-to-school immunization clinic

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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U.S. News ranks FHSD schools among best in Missouri

U.S. News & World Report has named its 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools, ranking more than 79,000 public schools nationwide based on data from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024-25 School Supply Lists

It's that time of year again for back-to-school shopping! View your school's supply lists for the 2024-25 school year.