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NEW DATE! Register for the Strategic Planning Roundtable
The Francis Howell School District will host the next Citizens Roundtable on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to gather input for our new strategic plan.
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FHSD is one of the largest employers in the region with 23 school campuses, more than 16,000 students and 2,200 employees. We’re offering competitive wages for custodians, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, support staff, teachers and administrators.
You Can Make a Difference in Our School
Amidst nationwide staffing shortages, our students and staff could use your help now more than ever. Register as a volunteer and learn about opportunities to share your time and talents with our school.
Welcome to Central Elementary
Dr. Jessica Karll - Principal
Welcome to Central! I am delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community and look forward to working with you and your Stingrays. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence for our Stingrays.
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News & Events
![Hridaya Bhatt accepts her first place medal for the ‘Future Chefs National Challenge’ cooking competition.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710439056/fhsdschoolsorg/prlduwkujq6sou3i7pdy/CentralElementaryStudentHridayaBhatt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710439056/fhsdschoolsorg/prlduwkujq6sou3i7pdy/CentralElementaryStudentHridayaBhatt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710439056/fhsdschoolsorg/prlduwkujq6sou3i7pdy/CentralElementaryStudentHridayaBhatt.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710439056/fhsdschoolsorg/prlduwkujq6sou3i7pdy/CentralElementaryStudentHridayaBhatt.png","width":872}])
- Awards and Honors
- Events
- Student Achievements
Up-and-coming chefs in Francis Howell School District elementary schools put after-school snacks to shame with professionally prepared dishes.
![The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) has begun the process of registering students for the 2023-24 Kindergarten class.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706733117/fhsdschoolsorg/hadiz6mbng7iflmoxqi4/Kindergarten-Enrollment-Registration-news-story-size.png","width":872}])
- District Updates
The Francis Howell School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2024-25 Kindergarten class.
![school supplies in a mini shopping cart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689094015/fhsdschoolsorg/glrhq9xoq8fl0jrievid/school-supplies.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689094015/fhsdschoolsorg/glrhq9xoq8fl0jrievid/school-supplies.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689094015/fhsdschoolsorg/glrhq9xoq8fl0jrievid/school-supplies.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689094015/fhsdschoolsorg/glrhq9xoq8fl0jrievid/school-supplies.png","width":872}])
View the back-to-school supply lists for the upcoming school year.
![FHSD offers virtual art show experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683741774/fhsdschoolsorg/qlrvy58dllzrnvwzsipy/WeeklyHowellImages872x58036.png","width":872}])
- Events
- Student Achievements
The FHSD art show is taking place online, May 5-31.
![Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Roumpos speaks at the February 1, 2023 Transportation Citizens Roundtable]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675970259/fhsdschoolsorg/cnsxdf40y8catve3dmln/TransportationRoundtableDiscussion2-1-23.png","width":872}])
Please share your thoughts and help the District determine potential changes in our busing operation.