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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
![image icon of National School of Character]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684959768/fhsdschoolsorg/tfymz9kfzl46dbhyttgg/NationalSchoolofCharacterNewsStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684959768/fhsdschoolsorg/tfymz9kfzl46dbhyttgg/NationalSchoolofCharacterNewsStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684959768/fhsdschoolsorg/tfymz9kfzl46dbhyttgg/NationalSchoolofCharacterNewsStory.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684959768/fhsdschoolsorg/tfymz9kfzl46dbhyttgg/NationalSchoolofCharacterNewsStory.png","width":872}])
- Staff Achievements
Independence Elementary School of the Francis Howell School District is among just 36 schools in the nation to be named a 2023 National School of Character.
![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}])
- Events
- Student Achievements
The FHSD art show is taking place online, May 5-31.
![Sara Ostmann named Administrative Intern at Independence Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682604381/fhsdschoolsorg/nq2kk41emxwdmqoxmpvq/Sara-Ostmann-Administrative-Intern-Independence.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682604381/fhsdschoolsorg/nq2kk41emxwdmqoxmpvq/Sara-Ostmann-Administrative-Intern-Independence.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682604381/fhsdschoolsorg/nq2kk41emxwdmqoxmpvq/Sara-Ostmann-Administrative-Intern-Independence.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682604381/fhsdschoolsorg/nq2kk41emxwdmqoxmpvq/Sara-Ostmann-Administrative-Intern-Independence.png","width":872}])
- New HIres
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) recently announced Sara Ostmann as the new Administrative Intern of Independence Elementary School.
![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.
![Independence Elementary named 2023 Missouri School of Character]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675372965/fhsdschoolsorg/fasta718nvqdkrenfpy8/IndependenceElementarynamed2023MissouriSchoolofCharacter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675372965/fhsdschoolsorg/fasta718nvqdkrenfpy8/IndependenceElementarynamed2023MissouriSchoolofCharacter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675372965/fhsdschoolsorg/fasta718nvqdkrenfpy8/IndependenceElementarynamed2023MissouriSchoolofCharacter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675372965/fhsdschoolsorg/fasta718nvqdkrenfpy8/IndependenceElementarynamed2023MissouriSchoolofCharacter.png","width":872}])
- Awards and Honors
- District Updates
The Francis Howell School District is proud to announce that Independence Elementary School has been named a 2023 Missouri School of Character.