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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.
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It's that time of year again for back-to-school shopping! View your school's supply lists for the 2024-25 school year.
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Francis Howell middle school students came together, collecting over 11,000 items, surpassing each school’s goal.
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The Francis Howell School District community recently rallied behind a group of unsung heroes - our dedicated bus drivers who endured a challenging first week back on the job amidst a historic heatwave.
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Rhonda O'Keefe, a dedicated Geography teacher at Bryan Middle School, is set to embark on an extraordinary and transformative professional development journey.
View the back-to-school supply lists for the upcoming school year.
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Fruity Loops, an all-girls robotics team made up of eight Francis Howell School District (FHSD) students from grades four to eight, are headed to a world championship robotics competition in Houston next month.
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Darlene Kruse, a Building Information Specialist at Bryan Middle School, was selected as the 2022-23 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Francis Howell School District.