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![FHSD offers virtual art show experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":872}])
The FHSD art show is taking place online, May 5-31.
![Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Roumpos speaks at the February 1, 2023 Transportation Citizens Roundtable]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":872}])
Please share your thoughts and help the District determine potential changes in our busing operation.
![The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) has begun the process of registering students for the 2023-24 Kindergarten class.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2023-24 Kindergarten class.
![Personal property tax bills increasing for many District residents; Here’s why]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":900}])
Personal property tax bills are arriving in mailboxes across the District and many residents are seeing increases. We want to share some information that might be helpful as you interpret your bill.
![FHSD to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":900}])
The Francis Howell School District is hosting a free drive-thru food giveaway on Wednesday, November 23.
![Cottleville Firefighters buy books, school supplies for 20 FHSD classrooms]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/tdaz6x3v7smwdbb5waac/CottlevilleFirefightersbuybooksschoolsuppliesfor20FHSDclassrooms.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/tdaz6x3v7smwdbb5waac/CottlevilleFirefightersbuybooksschoolsuppliesfor20FHSDclassrooms.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/tdaz6x3v7smwdbb5waac/CottlevilleFirefightersbuybooksschoolsuppliesfor20FHSDclassrooms.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/tdaz6x3v7smwdbb5waac/CottlevilleFirefightersbuybooksschoolsuppliesfor20FHSDclassrooms.png","width":900}])
Twenty teachers from across the Francis Howell School District were excited to find out they were selected by Cottleville Firefighters Outreach (CFO) to receive all of the items on their Amazon wish lists.
![FHSD names Dr. Kenneth Roumpos as Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/lqyhfb9sr8jdrj7adqqb/22-1014-DrKennethRoumpos-superintendent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/lqyhfb9sr8jdrj7adqqb/22-1014-DrKennethRoumpos-superintendent.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/lqyhfb9sr8jdrj7adqqb/22-1014-DrKennethRoumpos-superintendent.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/lqyhfb9sr8jdrj7adqqb/22-1014-DrKennethRoumpos-superintendent.png","width":900}])
The Francis Howell School District announced today that Dr. Kenneth Roumpos will serve as its next Superintendent of Schools. Roumpos has served as the District’s interim superintendent since July 1, 2022 and as deputy superintendent for two years prior. In a special meeting last week, the Board voted unanimously to offer Roumpos a three-year superintendent contract, which will officially begin July 1, 2023 when his current contract expires.
![FHSD provides new way for parents/guardians to monitor student book selections]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/z3gjtgphncy8xz4eqriq/22-1007-BookSelections.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/z3gjtgphncy8xz4eqriq/22-1007-BookSelections.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/z3gjtgphncy8xz4eqriq/22-1007-BookSelections.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/z3gjtgphncy8xz4eqriq/22-1007-BookSelections.png","width":900}])
FHSD Learning Commons (school libraries) have a broad selection of books, in print and online, available for students to check out. See what our school libraries have to offer by clicking on the ‘Learning Commons’ tab on your school’s web page and then selecting ‘Find a Book’. Destiny Discover, our library management system, allows users to search the collection by entering specific book titles, authors or subjects.