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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

AMI days will affect meaning of snow days

December 5, 2023

Snow days traditionally meant that students had no academic obligations for 24 hours. Now, with the introduction of Alternative Methods of Learning (AMI days), students will have preassigned work to complete...

New Administrator Not So New to Howell

Anika Nadikuda, Journalism 1 November 13, 2023

This is Theresa Maher’s first year being an administrator, but it isn't her first year working at Howell. Maher has taught a variety of courses, which has helped her career in various ways.  “I...

Marching band competes in Memphis

November 8, 2023

The marching band traveled to Memphis to compete against more advanced teams, such as state champions. “We were very happy with our performance,” band director Chris Miller said. Seventy nine...

Boys Cross Country Takes on Rim Rock

Avery Smith, Journalism 1 November 8, 2023

The boys Cross Country team competed in the prestigious Rim Rock meet Sept. 23. This meet includes competition from all over the country, bringing hundreds of competitors to Kansas.  “It's very big...

Senior Brooke Lewis at the GAC Viking Challenge against Rock Bridge, Oct. 4.

Varsity Girls Golf finishes third at state

Parker Nordgaarden, Staff Writer/Photographer November 1, 2023

Over fall break on Oct. 16-17, girls varsity golf traveled to Silo Ridge Country Club in Bolivar, Missouri to compete in the MSHSAA State Championship after qualifying as a team in the district championship....

Howell Earns High Ranking Among Missouri’s Schools

Devin Rosenfeld, Journalism 1 October 31, 2023

Francis Howell High School ranks no. 1 in the district and no. 21 in Missouri. “U.S. News & World Report” reviewed nearly 25,000 U.S. public high schools and 455 Missouri schools made the rankings....

Viking Edge student leaders lead freshmen with presentations

Ella Highfill, Journalism 1 October 27, 2023

For the first time, student leaders in Viking Edge have been delegated the task to create a presentation about staying organized. “I feel pretty good about it. I love seeing how the freshmen get together,...

Theater Club Working to Produce “The Mummy’s Claw”

Shresta Nekkanti, Journalism 1 October 26, 2023

“The Mummy’s Claw,” a play by Mark Chandler, is showing Nov. 2-4. “So far the crew has been doing a great job with getting things done efficiently but there is still a lot of work to be done...

Students, Staff Disagree About Cellphone Policies

Isabelle Smith, Journalism 1 October 25, 2023

Classroom phone policies can cause disagreement among students and teachers. “I think teachers care more about it … Because it’s in the teachers’ interest to keep kids off of their phones in...

Bible Club Leads Prayer at See You at the Pole

Cheyenne McCallister, Journalism 1 October 25, 2023

  See You at the Pole is a chance to take a moment to pray and connect with the community.  “It’s a really good way to just come together as a fellowship and just as a community,” junior...

Speech and Debate Team Recruits New Members

Taylor Mallett, Journalism 1 October 24, 2023

The Speech and Debate team is  looking for new members. The team meets on Tuesdays in room D122. “I think it’s important to join Speech and Debate because it gives you a lot of good speaking skills...

Varsity Volleyball unites, gears up for districts

Abraham Tebeau, Journalism I Writer October 13, 2023

Girls varsity volleyball (24-7-1) is preparing for districts, which start Oct. 17. The team is seeded no. 1. “I think if we work hard, we have a shot. It's obviously a very tough road. There's a lot...

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