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The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

Band and choir medal in solo and ensemble March. 3

Band and choir medal in solo and ensemble March. 3

Libby De La O April 12, 2021

MSHAA State Solo and Ensemble released the 2021 medalists in both band and choir March 3. Choir’s Solo Gold Medalists were senior Elise Martinez, junior Paige Draney, and sophomore Kelsey Hale. “It...

Seniors sign onto athletic scholarships

Seniors sign onto athletic scholarships

Lillie Morisaki November 23, 2020

Eight Vikings took part in National Signing Day, Nov. 11, making their decision to further their careers at the collegiate level.  “It was so exciting to see everyone be able to take pictures and...

Mark Malawey, teacher behind "It's a great day to be a viking," set to retire after 2020-21 school year

Mark Malawey, teacher behind “It’s a great day to be a viking,” set to retire after 2020-21 school year

Cooper Traluch November 19, 2020

“It’s a great day to be a Viking.” A phrase heard by many each school year but whose origin is often overlooked.  “After I got hired, the first thing I said to my administrator was how, ‘It’s...

Government classes cast votes in mock election

Government classes cast votes in mock election

Lillie Morisaki November 9, 2020

Students were given the opportunity to cast their vote in their government classes, even if they weren’t 18. They were given ballots similar to ones in the real election.  Out of the 663 students...

Assistant principal Mike Parker leads school through COVID-19 protocol

Assistant principal Mike Parker leads school through COVID-19 protocol

Maya Nordeen November 9, 2020

Now that first quarter has come and gone, Assistant principal and COVID coordinator Mike Parker makes just how well Howell has handled this pandemic clear.  Parker’s role as COVID coordinator is...

Coach Jason Skidmore celebrates 100th win as C-Team football coach

Coach Jason Skidmore celebrates 100th win as C-Team football coach

Harper Downing November 6, 2020

C-team football played Timberland Oct. 19, and their 42-7 win marked the 100th win with Coach Jason Skidmore. Skidmore has been a coach at Howell since 2008, and he has been the head freshman coach since...

Softball wears adoption themed shirts in support of coach

Softball wears adoption themed shirts in support of coach

Lillie Morisaki October 23, 2020

SPED para Todd Mueller and his family are on a journey to adopt. The Muellers are active in the Howell community, Mueller coaches JV softball and varsity boys volleyball, and his wife, Chelsea Mueller,...

NHS completes teacher appreciation week

NHS completes teacher appreciation week

Isabella Giacalone October 22, 2020

Teacher appreciation week occured Oct. 12-17. NHS members have spent two weeks planning for it.  “The themes for the days are what we have traditionally used in years’ past. We are working on coming...

Howell Activities Network lets students watch games from home

Howell Activities Network lets students watch games from home

Maddie Ellis-Dobelmann October 21, 2020

Howell has created a virtual platform to view different sports if people are not able to physically be at the games: the Howell Activities Network.  “This is a new opportunity that I started so that...

Winter sports impact tests end Oct. 21

Winter sports impact tests end Oct. 21

October 21, 2020

The Howell winter sports season begins Friday, Nov. 13. Students have until Oct. 26 to register for a sport. Due to COVID-19, MSHSAA registration is online. Students can access the MSHSAA registration...

COVID-19 restrictions change morning detention schedule

COVID-19 restrictions change morning detention schedule

Brynna Sprouse October 21, 2020

For safety precautions, the administration would like to keep as many students out of the building before 6:50 a.m, meaning times for morning detention were changed.  “With the new policy, students...

AP Psychology practices positive psychology

AP Psychology practices positive psychology

Mallory Abshear October 19, 2020

After an AP Psychology test on intelligence on Oct. 16, students were tasked with writing thank you letters to teachers instead of the typical free-response question (FRQs). “Part of our unit on intelligence...

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