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FHHS Today

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

New technology is changing the lives of kids with disabilities

Olivia Wright January 12, 2025

As more kids with disabilities join different school districts, more resources are needed, and amongst those resources is adaptable technology, which gives disabled kids the opportunity to learn.  “Adaptive...

Francis Howell School District calls in effect four AMI Days due to inclement weather; final exams canceled

Francis Howell School District calls in effect four AMI Days due to inclement weather; final exams canceled

Malu Biju January 7, 2025

❗This story shall be revised as updates are received from the Francis Howell School District. CHARLES, MO.- The Francis Howell School District announced four Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI)...

Come On, Vogue: Senior Alex Figgins poses for a picture behind Soulard Art Gallery. He was with his mom and skating around the area. “My mom went there with me and I skated around for a little bit. A car almost hit me, but they missed, so we’re good," Figgins said.

Soaring through the Sesh

Ethan Avram, Journalism 1 December 13, 2024

Senior Alex Figgins begins his descent down Greens Bottom, but as he gains speed, the world blurs into a dizzying spin, and pavement scrapes down his side and leaves him in the hospital for three days. “I’ve...

Sunset Spirit – Junior Taylor Ricketson raises her pom-poms as she cheers at a football game under the sunset. Earlier that evening, the team had gathered to excite each other for their halftime performance. “The energy from the crowd always makes these games unforgettable,” Ricketson said.

Art In Motion

Ella Brewer, Journalism 1 December 13, 2024

For junior Taylor Ricketson, dance isn’t just a sport, it's a passion. From the beginning of her dance journey at the age of three, to her competitive varsity debut, friends said Ricketson is defined...

Leading with passion: Art teacher Bryan Kyser is helping lead the new climbing club. “I'm excited to be part of the club because it provides a great opportunity for kids to engage in something fun and relaxing, while also allowing them to enrich themselves,” Kyser said.

Climbing to New Heights

Brooke Shaiper, Journalism 1 December 12, 2024

Art teacher Bryan Kyser leads the new student-created climbing club, an opportunity for students to challenge themselves and explore new heights. Kyser said the climbing club is designed to be inclusive,...

Eyes on the future – Junior Zoe Eickmeier plans out their goals for the school year. “I really look up to my mom. She’s everything I feel like I’m missing in myself, so my goal is to be more like her,” Eickmeier said.

Colors that Speak

Joanna Zheng, Journalism 1 December 11, 2024

Junior Zoe Eickmeier is focused on pursuing a career in art and architecture, dedicating time to developing skills and exploring methods of creative expression. “I made a watercolor painting a couple...

The Motorcycling Math Teacher

The Motorcycling Math Teacher

Olivia Wright, Journalism 1 December 10, 2024

Math teacher Antwoine Patton’s hands shake as he reaches for the handle bar of his brand-new motorcycle. He slowly settles on the large, black leather seat, and moves his right thumb until it contacts...

Marching to Victory

Marching to Victory

Taylor Mallett November 25, 2024

As the band marches to the football field, the students can feel a sense of tension in the air. This is the biggest competition of the year, the Missouri State Marching Association Festival held at Battle...

Beckmann-Brown Joins Administration Team

Beckmann-Brown Joins Administration Team

Avari Rausch, Staff Writer and Photographer October 31, 2024

In February of the 2023-2024 school year, Jennifer Beckmann Brown filled out an online application to potentially become the first Howell assistant activities director and dean of students. Formerly an...

Lego Set Image: LEGO
Design by: Maya Nordeen

How to Build the LEGO Holiday Main Street 10308 Building Set

Abraham Tebeau, Journalism I Writer January 23, 2024

Lego Holiday Main Street is a set that brings Christmas to life. It can make for a fun festive decor piece that will show your Christmas cheer. This set costs $100, which is a reasonable price. It contains...

Diversity Awareness Group recruiting new members

Ashlyn Richmiller, Journalism I Writer October 10, 2023

The Diversity Awareness Group (DAG) is looking for new members. “[DAG] is a really fun time. We learn a lot of new things,” senior Alex Collins, a student involved in DAG, said.  DAG deals with...

Marching Band Places Seventh in Lafayette Contest of Champions

Marching Band Places Seventh in Lafayette Contest of Champions

Karissa Simmons October 3, 2022

Sept. 24, Marching Band competed in the Lafayette Contest of Champions. It was the band’s first competition of the season. The band placed 2nd in the Gold Division and 6th overall in preliminaries, and...

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