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![Dr. Jacklyn Voelkl named John Weldon Elementary School Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671494122/fhsdschoolsorg/n7td7kaiehdwhkeii6bf/DrJacklynVoelklnamedJohnWeldonElementarySchoolPrincipal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671494122/fhsdschoolsorg/n7td7kaiehdwhkeii6bf/DrJacklynVoelklnamedJohnWeldonElementarySchoolPrincipal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671494122/fhsdschoolsorg/n7td7kaiehdwhkeii6bf/DrJacklynVoelklnamedJohnWeldonElementarySchoolPrincipal.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671494122/fhsdschoolsorg/n7td7kaiehdwhkeii6bf/DrJacklynVoelklnamedJohnWeldonElementarySchoolPrincipal.png","width":872}])
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) has announced the hiring of Dr. Jacklyn Voelkl as the principal of John Weldon Elementary School, effective July 1, 2023.
![Francis Howell students battle in culinary arts competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/uqyumhhplhkyz9tb5oeo/Ironchef.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/uqyumhhplhkyz9tb5oeo/Ironchef.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/uqyumhhplhkyz9tb5oeo/Ironchef.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/uqyumhhplhkyz9tb5oeo/Ironchef.png","width":900}])
Four FHSD high schools faced off in the 13th Annual Iron Chef Competition, sponsored by Sodexo. The culinary arts competition was held on November 15 at Francis Howell High School.
![Francis Howell Central’s Scott Harris named Athletic Director of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454339/fhsdschoolsorg/lkmsm6zwfftspuikxdjm/ScottHarrisFHCAD.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454339/fhsdschoolsorg/lkmsm6zwfftspuikxdjm/ScottHarrisFHCAD.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454339/fhsdschoolsorg/lkmsm6zwfftspuikxdjm/ScottHarrisFHCAD.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454339/fhsdschoolsorg/lkmsm6zwfftspuikxdjm/ScottHarrisFHCAD.png","width":900}])
Scott Harris has been named the St. Louis Athletic Director of the Year by the Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
![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.
![Soccer team steps up to help clean their school amid custodial staffing shortage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/pv82jegtjmdxxtmtxg8u/FHCSoccerTeamhelpcleanschool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/pv82jegtjmdxxtmtxg8u/FHCSoccerTeamhelpcleanschool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/pv82jegtjmdxxtmtxg8u/FHCSoccerTeamhelpcleanschool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454338/fhsdschoolsorg/pv82jegtjmdxxtmtxg8u/FHCSoccerTeamhelpcleanschool.png","width":900}])
A group of student-athletes has stepped up to help clean as dozens of custodial positions remain open at Francis Howell School District (FHSD) school buildings.
![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.
![FHSD named best district in St. Charles County and #8 in the state]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/kja5jyqe8siadvtjpdmb/NicherankingsNEWSSTORY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/kja5jyqe8siadvtjpdmb/NicherankingsNEWSSTORY.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/kja5jyqe8siadvtjpdmb/NicherankingsNEWSSTORY.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665682755/fhsdschoolsorg/kja5jyqe8siadvtjpdmb/NicherankingsNEWSSTORY.png","width":872}])
Niche has just released its 2023 list of Best Schools in America, and has ranked the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) #8 in Missouri. That is the highest ranking of any school district in St. Charles County and the 7th highest in the St. Louis region.