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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

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...

Chelsea Eifert

English teacher Chelsea Eifert makes virtual spirit week for online learners

Mallory Abshear October 19, 2020

In response to Howell’s in-person homecoming spirit week, English teacher Chelsea Eifert organized a virtual spirit week for virtual students set for Oct. 19-23.  “The idea started the first week...

Limelight Theatre

Limelight Theatre to host virtual rendition of Gothic Ghost Stories

Katie Thuet October 16, 2020

The fall show is traditionally held on stage with an audience, however, due to COVID-19 the Drama Club is opting for a virtual option.  Drama Club is set to perform it’s first virtual show, Gothic...

Photo from Reed Wilson

Howell cancels homecoming dance; students celebrate on their own

Lillie Morisaki October 14, 2020

Homecoming had new meaning after the usual dance was canceled. Students tried to make it as normal as possible. Vikings found new ways to celebrate homecoming, at home, calling it FOCO.  “My close...

COVID-19 safety signs emerge around school

COVID-19 safety signs emerge around school

Seamus Flynn October 14, 2020

Wear a mask. Stay to the right. Wash your hands. You can see these signs everywhere while walking down the hallways. The signs are hanging up to help stop the spread of COVID-19. With such a rapid spreading...

Senior Lilli Machado paints her parking spot.

Parking Palooza leaves seniors satisfied

Amy Bryant October 13, 2020

A few buckets of paint, a couple of brushes, and one reserved parking spot. Howell’s first Parking Palooza started Sept. 21, when tickets first went on sale. Seniors had up to four days to buy a parking...

Howell hires new behavioral support specialist

Howell hires new behavioral support specialist

Maddie Ellis-Dobelmann October 12, 2020

Howell made a new addition to the guidance office team: Ms. Kristin Wilmes. She is a behavioral support specialist, which means she helps kids use different behavior strategies that will make their school...

Nurse Rose Holmes works in the nursing office.

Nurses use new protocol to prevent spread of COVID-19

Bryanna Sprouse October 12, 2020

    COVID-19 restrictions meant limitations in the nurse’s office, which created new procedures for students and staff.   “It’s very different this year without having...

FHHS Student Council

Homecoming court changes due to COVID-19

Owen Halstead October 9, 2020

Oct. 7, homecoming court was announced at the live stream pep assembly. Homecoming king and queen seniors Sam Maddox and Kelsey Kehoe were announced during halftime of the Francis Howell-Cardinal-Ritter...

Oct. 7, Golden Girl's and Co. cheer at Howell's first virtual Pep Assembly.

Howell hosts first virtual pep assembly

Cooper Traluch October 8, 2020
Oct. 7, all Howell Time classrooms watched the first virtual homecoming pep assembly.
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