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Welcome Message from the Principal

Welcome to Francis Howell North!

I am so excited to welcome all of you to the 2025-26 school year. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to join the Howell North family. The Knight community is full of pride in our academic accomplishments, successful involvement in activities, and drive to embrace a collaborative culture. I look forward to hearing from you about the traditions that make North stand out for your students.

Whether you are returning families or joining North for the first time, we are delighted to have you as part of our school community. As we enter our second year in the new building, I look forward to adding the finishing touches to one of the finest learning communities in the state.

I am committed to ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about inspiring and empowering each student to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

I am asking all families to focus on three areas to partner with our staff to ensure your student has the best experience at FHN. We all need to focus on the Three As of Success: Attendance, Attitude, and Achievement. The best way to ensure students have a meaningful high school experience is to get them to attend school, feel connected, and deeply engage in the learning. Students should set a goal of missing fewer than 9 days for the school year to ensure 95% attendance. This level of attendance will allow students to have the maximum number of opportunities for scholarships, opportunities in high school, and chances to build meaningful relationships with staff and students. Strong attendance will also ensure they are most prepared for success after high school.

I am looking forward to working together to make this school year a memorable and enriching experience for everyone. Together, we will celebrate achievements, overcome challenges, and create lasting memories that will shape the future of our students.

Sincerely,
Mr. Jon Schultz
Principal

Vision

Values

School Improvement Plan

Pyramids of Intervention

A pyramid of intervention is a tiered approach to prevention and intervention strategies to support students both academically and behaviorally. The pyramid uses a variety of strategies and techniques to help all students stay on the right track. The foundation of the pyramid offers Tier 1 supports for all students. Tier 2 interventions provide additional support for smaller groups of students who need more targeted help. Tier 3 provides the most intensive supports for individual students when Tier 1 and 2 interventions have been unsuccessful. Our schools review and update their pyramid on a regular basis to ensure new strategies are incorporated and all are aligned with best practice.

Mission

School Handbook

The student handbook summarizes District policy and contains general guidelines and information. Translated copies of this Handbook are available. Contact the school office.

View the Handbook