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Bus Transportation Changes
The Francis Howell School District will introduce changes to bus stops, rider eligibility, and some school bell times for the 2023-24 school year.
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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
![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.
![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/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674061679/fhsdschoolsorg/tmm8pzwil0cm4zxnwsy9/23-0109-Kindergarten-Enrollment.png","width":872}])
- District Updates
The Francis Howell School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2023-24 Kindergarten class.
![Personal property tax bills increasing for many District residents; Here’s why]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671460494/fhsdschoolsorg/wdxmy1afslvzcmrredlh/22-1207-PersonalPropertyTax-DidYouKnow.png","width":900}])
Personal property tax bills are arriving in mailboxes across the District and many residents are seeing increases. We want to share some information that might be helpful as you interpret your bill.
![FHSD to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670454341/fhsdschoolsorg/hhogkfbaxojmvescosi9/ThanksgivingMeal.png","width":900}])
- Events
The Francis Howell School District is hosting a free drive-thru food giveaway on Wednesday, November 23.