FHSD District Digest | January 19, 2023

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“It was all hands on deck”: Community members come together after water pipes burst

Freezing temperatures aren’t friendly to anyone, especially pipes.

It was all hands on deck over Winter Break at the Francis Howell School District when pipes burst at seven different schools. The broken pipes, caused by extreme cold and wind, left inches of water in parts of the impacted buildings.

Staff members from across the District paused their holiday festivities and sprang into action on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

FHSD's new YouScience tool helps students understand their strengths and possible career paths

Rather than just asking kids what they want to be when they grow up, Francis Howell School District educators are utilizing a new tool called YouScience that helps students begin to think about their futures from an authentic perspective.

The Francis Howell School District will soon host its third Citizens Roundtable event. Join the Transportation team at this Roundtable and provide input on potential changes in our busing operation.

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New year, new websites

The new FHSD website launched over Winter Break and we’re excited for you to see it! One of our favorite features is the FIND IT FAST button in the top-right corner of the District website. Think of this as your one-stop shop with quick links to calendars, lunch menus, staff directories, and more.

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Kindergarten registration underway for 2023-24 school year

Francis Howell School District Kindergarten is a full-day, tuition-free program offered at 10 elementary schools. Learn more about enrollment.

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Officer Neupert receives Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

Officer Ron Neupert was a school resource officer for Bryan Middle School, Hollenbeck Middle School, Francis Howell Middle School, and Francis Howell High School.

Work for FHSD

We're hiring for a variety of roles throughout the District. Coming up on March 4 the District is hosting a job fair. More info is available here.

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Howell of Fame Nominations now open

Howell of Fame is among the District's most prestigious awards. The purpose is to recognize individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the District in meaningful ways. Be thinking about the many different parents, volunteers, community organizations, and staff members who represent the very best of Howell and whose efforts have made a lasting impact on the District and its people. Nominations will be accepted until March 1.

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Candidate filing is now closed for the April 4, 2023, election to the Francis Howell School District Board of Education. The final certification date is Jan. 24, 2023 and the last day to register to vote is March 8, 2023. FHC students will host a school board candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 in the FHC Auditorium.

The District is set to begin preschool registration for the 2023-24 school year. FHSD has a quality preschool program that provides social and pre-academic experiences for children. Enrollment opens Feb. 6 for returning families and FHSD staff. New FHSD families can register beginning Feb. 13 and open enrollment begins March 6.

Did you know that it's possible to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate's degree at the same time? Monday, January 30, the District will host an informational Zoom meeting for students and parents interested in learning more about the Early College Program. Click here to register.

Mark your calendar! Enrollment for the District's summer programs opens March 1. Summer camps are free. Please register by April 14. Program dates and times will be added to the FHSD website by Feburary 1.

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Francis Howell North Construction Continues

Construction workers made significant progress on the new Francis Howell North High School over winter break! The main mechanical room will house all of the pumps, boilers, chillers and other miscellaneous equipment needed to provide the building with AC and heat. Learn more about Prop S work.

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Check your child’s lunch account balance

Please keep an eye on your student’s lunch account balance. If there is a negative balance, please add funds to your child(ren)’s lunch account today. To make a secure online payment, visit the FHSD Webstore.

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Become a Lunch Hero

Did you know there are students at our schools who are not able to purchase lunch due to insufficient funds in their accounts? This year, we have seen an increase in the number of students with negative lunch balances.

To address this need, FHSD has created a Lunch Heroes program. The Lunch Heroes program allows for donations from parents, community members and District staff to support students when they no longer have funds in their lunch accounts. To provide lunch for a student for a month, the cost is approximately $50. Our goal is to work together with parents to make sure that all students are able to receive a hot lunch. Individuals who wish to donate to the Lunch Heroes program at their child’s school can do so by visiting the District web store.

The Francis Howell Central A-Band had 65 alumni return to perform together at a recent basketball game! Click here to hear them play!

It's hard to believe, but the second semester began on January 17. See some of our favorite photos of students learning and having fun.

Francis Howell Middle held a "Career in STEM Day" where panelists from many different STEM-related backgrounds shared what they do. Students had a fun day in their science class hearing from the guests.

Current and former Francis Howell students came together to sell hot cocoa for a good cause. The proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to support the children and families served at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

The Howell Grown Educator group held its first event in December. The Howell Grown Educator Program is designed to support Francis Howell School District alumni who are pursuing a degree in education. There was a packed room full of many familiar faces. See photos. To learn more about the group's initiative, email Robin Engel.

Anna Mori, Francis Howell Central senior, is one of only 18 Missouri students to be nominated by DESE for the U.S. Department of Education's prestigious Presidential Scholar award. Candidates must score exceptionally well on the SAT or ACT and be nominated by the state to qualify for the national award. Scholars will be announced in May.