The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

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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

Howell students go above and beyond scoring perfect ACTs and qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship

Howell students go above and beyond scoring perfect ACT’s and qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship

Mariah Schaffer April 26, 2021

Out of the 1.9 million students who take the ACT every year, only about 3,700 get a perfect 36. Three current Howell students, junior Austin Frazier and seniors Madeline Agee and Natalie Althof all...

Sams Southern Eatery offers a fresh addition to growing number of restaurants on Highway K

Sam’s Southern Eatery offers a fresh addition to growing number of restaurants on Highway K

Katie Thuet April 26, 2021

Sam’s Southern Eatery, located at 1120 Technology Dr Ste 109, O'Fallon, MO, 63368, has a broad selection of dishes available for its customers, ranging from falafels and chicken wings to fish and shrimp.  Oct...

HOSA participates in state competition March 22-26

HOSA participates in state competition March 22-26

Alex Tolan-Hoechst April 13, 2021

Many events have had to be altered this year due to the pandemic. The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State meet that took place March 22-26 was not an exception.  HOSA helps to provide...

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...

Francis Howells Bryce Kazmaier competes in javelin throw at Holt High School on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Wentzville, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com

Senior Bryce Kazmaier 1st in nation for javelin throw

Libby De La O April 9, 2021

By breaking the state record for high school javelin throw at 64.32 meters, over 4.5 meters past the old record, senior Bryce Kazmaier set the precedent for javelin throwing in the state and now holds...

Underclassmen yet to take high school finals due to modified school calendar

Underclassmen yet to take high school finals due to modified school calendar

Brooke Jacquin March 4, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year was set to start Aug. 24, due to the new state law which established that school starts no earlier than 10 days before the first Monday of September. This caused the end of semester...

FHSD NEW QUARANTINE GUIDELINES

FHSD NEW QUARANTINE GUIDELINES

Dr. Nathan Hoven, FHSD Superintendent December 14, 2020

Nov. 24, MODIFIED QUARANTINE UPDATE FHSD Staff and Families: Today, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health issued modified quarantine protocols for K-12 schools regarding quarantines in...

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 Its 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...

Reflecting on the first COVID-19 quarter: seniors miss out on traditions

Reflecting on the first COVID-19 quarter: seniors miss out on traditions

Lillie Morisaki November 15, 2020

Vikings made it through the first quarter finding many changes from the previous year. The obvious addition of masks and social distancing, missing out on usual activities, an increase in stress, and even...

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...

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