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Mark Delaney selected as the next Superintendent
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 1 to appoint Interim Superintendent Mark Delaney as the District’s next superintendent.
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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We’re hiring bus drivers and monitors. Get paid CDL training, competitive pay, and benefits for 25+ hour positions, including medical, dental, paid holidays, and a public school pension. Start a rewarding role that supports your community every day!
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You Can Make a Difference in Our School
Amidst nationwide staffing shortages, our students and staff could use your help now more than ever. Register as a volunteer and learn about opportunities to share your time and talents with our school.
We’re Hiring! Join Our Team of Dedicated Teachers and Support Staff
FHSD is one of the largest employers in the region with 23 school campuses, more than 16,000 students and 2,200 employees. We’re offering competitive wages for custodians, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, support staff, teachers and administrators.
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Welcome to Central School Road EC
DR. JESSICA SCHMELZLE, PRINCIPAL
Welcome, Caterpillars and families, to Early Childhood Central School Road! We are excited to have you begin your child’s education with us in the Francis Howell School District. At Early Childhood Central School Road, we bring the joy of early learning to our students through play. Our site offers two program options, Multi-Age and Off to Kindergarten (O2K).
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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.
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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.
- District Updates
The Francis Howell School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2024-25 Kindergarten class.
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Please share your thoughts and help the District determine potential changes in our busing operation.
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- District Updates
The Francis Howell School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2023-24 Kindergarten class.