FHSD District Digest | May 25, 2023

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Video Message from the Superintendent

Dr. Kenneth Roumpos shares a quick end of the year wrap-up before students head off to summer vacation.

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Independence Elementary Named 2023 National School of Character

Independence is among just 36 schools in the nation to be named a School of Character this year. What an incredible honor!

Program Gives Students A Jumpstart On Their Future

Students in FHSD have the opportunity to earn an associates degree while in high school.

FHSD High Schools Recognized as “PLTW Distinguished Schools”

This marks the third time in the past four years we have received this recognition.

St. Charles County CAPS Success: Emily Wolfe

Wolfe highly encourages other FHSD students to join the CAPS program, which is offered to juniors and seniors.

Stakeholder Survey: 1 More Day to Share Feedback!

The District stakeholder survey will be open through Friday, May 26

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Bus transportation changes to begin with 2023-24 school year

Bus stops, rider eligibility and some school's bell times will change next school year in the Francis Howell School District.

FHSD Offers Virtual Art Show Experience

For the second year in a row, The FHSD art show is taking place in a virtual format.

Athena Leadership Foundation Celebrates FHC for Giving Back

“This is not about me, this is something my students did. That is why I picked Abby to receive this recognition."

Three FHSD Students Advance to National SkillsUSA Competition

Three FHSD students who attend Lewis & Clark Career Center will compete in the national SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills competition held in Atlanta, Georgia in June.

Howell of Fame Winners Celebrated

The District celebrated the 2023 Howell of Fame, Teacher of the Year, and Support Staff of the Year winners May 15th. Click here to see photos from the very special night!

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Help Us Find Our Next Chief Financial Officer

The District is looking for its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). After working three decades in education, current CFO Dr. Kim Hawk has announced her retirement at the end of this school year.

The CFO serves as part of the Executive Cabinet leadership team and provides strategic vision and direction for the business and data processing functions of the District. The selected candidate will work with the Board of Education and administration to improve fiscal responsibility and accountability, ensuring the District remains good stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

We hope you will consider sharing the job posting. Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2023.

Online Fines and Fees Payment Change

Beginning July 2023, families will be able to view student fines and fees within the same Infinite Campus Parent Portal account already used to view student grade cards and reports, attendance and transportation information. For online fines and fee payments, the processing rate is 3.50% of the transaction and a $0.35 transaction fee.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the next school year, please contact your child's school for information on specific volunteer opportunities. To learn more about the volunteer sign-up process, click here.

Calling all 2023-24 Kindergarten families! The District continues to register students for Kindergarten. Missouri law states that students must be five years old before the first day of August to enroll in Kindergarten. Learn more .

Calling all Middle School families! There are still spots available for our STEM and Biomedical Summer Science Camps. Camps are free to attend, and transportation is the responsibility of the family. Click here to learn more.

When you work in FHSD, you work with the top professionals in education. Our educators and support staff are the best around. We're hiring for a variety of roles throughout the District. Apply today!

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COUNTDOWN: One more day

of school until Summer Break

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Graduation Dates and Times

Graduation day will be here before we know it. To view all of the dates, times and locations click here .

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Upcoming Class Reunions

Are you organizing a Class Reunion? To have your event added to the list please email FHSD Communications.

Class of 1983 40-Year Reunion | August 5, 2023 | More Info

Olivia Howard, choir director at Francis Howell Middle School, was selected as the 2022-23 District Teacher of the Year for the Francis Howell School District. Click here to watch a video celebrating Ms. Howard.

Crosby Abramczyk, a 5th grader at John Weldon Elementary, was given a ride to school in a squad car with his School Resource Officer Steve Schue. Abramczyk was the winner of the John Weldon PTO "Ride to School With a Police Officer" fundraiser.

8th-grade Spectra students showcased their innovative inventions in the Shark Tank competition at Saeger Middle School this month! Click here to see more photos.

Congrats to the Class of 2023. We can't wait to see what your future holds! During their last day of classes, seniors walked the halls of their first school, Castlio Elementary, one last time!

The District hosted its annual Project Lead the Way Senior Showcase at the Administration Building on Tuesday, May 16. One of the students, Peyton Nguyen, said she learned how to plan, set up and conduct a reliable experiment through this Capstone project.

Congratulations to all of the staff and students at Hollenbeck Middle School for taking home the trophy in this year's Cupcake Wars Competition! Click here to see more photos of all four middle school teams.

Katelyn Schrum, a teacher at Westwood Trail Academy, has received a grant to help in her classroom. Schrum is one of 11 St. Charles County educators to receive a total of $10,000 in STEM-related classroom materials this year. Read more.

Darlene Kruse, a Building Information Specialist at Bryan Middle School, was selected as the 2022-23 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Francis Howell School District. Click here to watch a video celebrating Ms. Kruse.

With the end of the school year comes the beginning of an exciting new journey for our District retirees. This year's retirees have acquired a combined 1,736 years of service. We are thankful for their amazing service and dedication to our District! View photos from the Retiree Ringing of the Bells celebration.

Mahalo to Hollenbeck PTO for treating our 8th-grade students to a fun-filled Hawaiian Luau Celebration! A delicious lunch, exciting obstacle course, giant slide, and even dunking our teachers in the tank made for an unforgettable day!