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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

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,...

District seeks new employees in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

District seeks new employees in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

Julie Wilmes October 23, 2020

On their morning commute, students have been noticing a sign announcing the district is hiring.  The district has had many open spots available for full or part time work with competitive wages and...

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...

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...

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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...

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