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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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Welcome to John Weldon
Jacklyn Voelkl, Principal
Welcome to John Weldon Elementary where all students are invited to LEAD, LOVE and LEARN. The John Weldon faculty and staff proudly serves a diverse group of students inspiring them on a daily basis to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
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News & Events
![2025-26 School Supply Lists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751396943/fhsdschoolsorg/pntpj4evahjybspbhlbu/school-supplies.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751396943/fhsdschoolsorg/pntpj4evahjybspbhlbu/school-supplies.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751396943/fhsdschoolsorg/pntpj4evahjybspbhlbu/school-supplies.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751396943/fhsdschoolsorg/pntpj4evahjybspbhlbu/school-supplies.png","width":872}])
It's that time of year again for back-to-school shopping! View your school's supply lists for the 2025-26 school year.
![FHSD to host free back-to-school immunization clinic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747673370/fhsdschoolsorg/h2u15obgkzqhwatydksk/shotclinicnurse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747673370/fhsdschoolsorg/h2u15obgkzqhwatydksk/shotclinicnurse.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747673370/fhsdschoolsorg/h2u15obgkzqhwatydksk/shotclinicnurse.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747673370/fhsdschoolsorg/h2u15obgkzqhwatydksk/shotclinicnurse.png","width":872}])
- District Updates
- Events
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.
![Kindergarten registration underway for 2025-26 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":872}])
The district has begun the process of registering students for the 2025-26 Kindergarten class. Missouri law states that students must be five years old before the first day of August to enroll in Kindergarten.
![Kid Chefs Wanted: FHSD to host 2nd annual cooking competition for elementary students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736555471/fhsdschoolsorg/qt0cth0uhi1p0i17bkj2/KidChefsWantedFHSDtohost2ndannualcookingcompetitionforelementarystudents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736555471/fhsdschoolsorg/qt0cth0uhi1p0i17bkj2/KidChefsWantedFHSDtohost2ndannualcookingcompetitionforelementarystudents.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736555471/fhsdschoolsorg/qt0cth0uhi1p0i17bkj2/KidChefsWantedFHSDtohost2ndannualcookingcompetitionforelementarystudents.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736555471/fhsdschoolsorg/qt0cth0uhi1p0i17bkj2/KidChefsWantedFHSDtohost2ndannualcookingcompetitionforelementarystudents.png","width":872}])
- Events
The Francis Howell School District is gearing up for its second annual Future Chefs National Challenge, sponsored by Sodexo, the District’s food service provider.
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- Academics
- Awards and Honors
- Staff Achievements
- Student Achievements
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.