They are students and they are athletes. But above all else we hope they are becoming good citizens. After the handshake line and team moments one of the
@carthagefball
players came over to congratulate several
@Howell_FB
players. Gotta love sportsmanship!
I’m honored to continue serving
@francishowell
as Superintendent. I look forward to further strengthening relationships by engaging with our incredible students, staff, parents and community. Thank you to the Board for the opportunity to lead this high-performing district!
For the first time in my career two of my own children are attending school in the district where I serve. Makes it an extra special start to the year! (Only one let me escort her in).
#OneHowell
Excited and honored for this opportunity!
@FrancisHowell
is a community of amazing students, teachers, staff and families. I look forward to engaging with our stakeholders as we work toward our Future Focused vision.
The entire Francis Howell School District will be closed Monday due to inclement weather. All classes are canceled. The District administration office, Preschool and all Vacation Station sites will be closed, in addition to all schools. More info:
Incredible turnout for the FHC v. FHN Coaches vs. Cancer pink-out game! There were hall of fame inductees, junior cheerleaders, 8th grade pep band members, and surprise recognition for
@FHCAD
by the
@FHCPrincipal
! A night of teamwork and celebration with music, dance, and cheer.
I had the opportunity to thank and spend time with our
@FrancisHowell
transportation department today. This team has done an amazing job safely getting our students to and from school in this unprecedented heat! I loved seeing their passion and hearing their stories.
#OneHowell
Visited with student leaders at three of our high schools today.
@Connieteach
and I heard what they love about
@FrancisHowell
and are proud of and their honest thoughts about what we can improve. It was a highlight of the week to hear their thoughts and stories.
@FHHSPrincipal
Congratulations and thank you to
@HowellNorthFHSD
junior
@grantkilen
for serving as our
@FrancisHowell
student board rep for December! You were well prepared and thoughtful with your comments. I also left with three great ideas you shared. Outstanding choice
@FHN_Knight
!
Thank you
@RitenourSchools
for 13 years! I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to serve this community and the lifelong relationships I've developed. I'll always be proud of the work we've accomplished and my time as a Husky. Be well.
@drchriskilbride
@Jen4Ritenour
@RitenourNEA
Asking the
@FrancisHowell
family to wrap its arms around Daniel Boone, ECC Meadows Parkway, and the Defiance community. My condolences to the family, students, staff, and school communities impacted by this unimaginable loss. Take care of one another during this time.
#OneHowell
The weather was perfect and a great crowd was present for three outstanding performances by the
@FrancisHowell
high schools bands! Congratulations
@FHVikingBands
@FHNBands2
and
@fhcspartanbands
on a beautiful night of music and marching at the Howell Preview!
Today is a bittersweet day. I am thrilled to join the
@FrancisHowell
team and sad to leave
@RitenourSchools
after 13 years with the district. I will forever cherish the relationships in Ritenour and look forward to getting to know the Francis Howell community! Be well!
The FHSD Board of Education has approved the selection of Dr. Kenneth Roumpos as the District’s new Deputy Superintendent, effective July 1, 2020. He succeeds current Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Nathan Hoven. Read more:
41-14 over Jackson!
@FHVikings
sure know how to celebrate our First Responders! Great game, cheer, dance, and band support, amazing fans,
@CoachDrinkwitz
, rain, fireworks, and a rainbow.
Congratulations to the
@FrancisHowell
Central High School Class of 2023! Spartan Nation did an amazing job kicking off our day of ceremonies.
@FHCPrincipal
@FHCAD
I've been honored to support
@Howell_FB
from the sidelines. I'm proud to work in a district where our staff, Board, and community are so dedicated to serving our students and have so many high-performing programs. Looking forward to joining our fans at
@Mizzou
tonight!
#unmatcHed
A very big thank you to our superintendent Dr.
@KennethRoumpos
! His support of Howell during this long post-season run has been
#unmatcHed
. The Howell family appreciates his commitment to the FHSD & our Vikings. We are proud to have you leading our district!
Congratulations to the
@fhcspartanbands
for tonight’s performance at the Metro East Marching Classic marching band competition. They were awarded Outstanding Percussion in Class 3A and Best in Show Percussion for large schools overall!
@FHCPrincipal
@FHCAD
#OneHowell
Energetic send-off for
@FHCSpartanSB
to the 2021 MSHAA Final Four by
@FHCAD
and team! Thanks to all the well-wishers for attending early over Fall Break. Students can sign up for tomorrow’s fan bus until 3:30 today. GO SPARTANS!
Can’t wait to welcome back our 16,500 students on Monday!
@FrancisHowell
staff and teachers have been working hard to prepare for the first day and we are ready!
#OneHowell
Together, we are
#OneHowell
. We invite you to use the
#OneHowell
hashtag all year long as you post about our amazing students, teachers, staff, families and all the everyday moments that make FHSD a wonderful place to be.
Congratulations to the 111
@FrancisHowell
Union graduates who crossed the stage Thursday night! Our first of five ceremonies celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2023.
Congratulations to
@fhsdfutureready
on the first ever Build My Future St. Louis event, exposing well over 1,000 students from
@FrancisHowell
and other districts in the region to the construction trades.
See you at school! Roads are wet but clear.
Thank you to the team who was out driving throughout the district early this morning.
Have a great day and be safe
@FrancisHowell
!
Francis Howell schools are closed Friday, January 19 due to hazardous road conditions in parts of the District. All classes are canceled. Preschool and Vacation Station are also closed and will not operate.
A behind the scenes look at
@RitenourSchools
student meal prep for today. Thank you to our amazing
@RitFitNutrition
staff for your work and our transportation department
@SankerBryan
who will help deliver!
I had the pleasure of meeting Ilene Schnurman while at FHM today. Ms. Schnurman has worked for
@FrancisHowell
since 1970! She retired as a teacher and continues to sub for us. She even has a hallway named in her honor.
Congratulations
@1wildcounselor
! You are making a difference for students and school counselors at RMS,
@RitenourSchools
, and throughout Missouri and the country. Well deserved!
Congratulations to
@RitenourMiddle
counselor Matthew Berry, who was selected by the St. Louis Suburban School Counselor Association as the Middle School Counselor of the Year! Way to go Mr. Berry!
@drchriskilbride
#RitenourExcellence
Congratulations to Francis Howell North High School, St. Charles, Missouri, one of 28 recipients of the 2024 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. It is
@FrancisHowell
's ninth year receiving the award. Read more:
@MIPAjournalism
@journalismstl
Great turnout for our
@FrancisHowell
Citizen Roundtable on transportation efficiency! Thank you to the many stakeholders providing input and ideas on how to address the driver shortage and improve transportation efficiency.
An insightful colleague reminded me today that while parts of teaching and learning get easier with time, losing a student never does. My condolences to the family, FHHS students, staff, and community impacted by this tragic loss. Lean in one another during this time of need.
A2: A schedule that makes you visible in the building and in classrooms as often as possible. Schedule this time first. You need systems to protect that time and allow it to be your priority. Next would be systems for follow through.
#MEMSPAchat
Celebrated
@FrancisHowell
Teacher of the Year Olivia Howard as one of the 10 St. Louis Regional Finalists with
@StLouisRPDC
. Congratulations Mrs. Howard and Francis Howell Middle!
#OneHowell
We see firsthand their sacrifices and dedication to serving students. I am fortunate to work with
@FrancisHowell
educators. We have the best of the best. Thanks to all teachers for everything you do!
#TeacherAppreciationDay
I just confirmed that at 10:15 pm Andrea Ellis & Jennifer Redford are still on the roof of
@HollenbeckHawks
! Thank you to them both for fulfilling the "Crazy Staff Stunt" celebrating students raising over $15,000 and completing 1,449 Acts of Kindness.
@FrancisHowell
First
@FrancisHowell
Board Work Session in our new Boardroom. Thank you
@Connieteach
and the academic team for providing the BOE and patrons an update on our district literacy and intervention efforts. Your hard work and commitment doesn’t go unnoticed.
#continuousimprovement
Thank you
@FrancisHowell
parents, staff, First Responders, and BOE who attended tonight’s Safety Task Force! This work is critical to creating safe and secure schools where students, staff, and visitors can learn and grow. I look forward to the work we will accomplish this year.
Thrilled to have our students, teachers, and staff back today after our unexpected winter break. Thank you to the
@FrancisHowell
staff who have worked tirelessly the past week to keep our buildings and lots safe in preparation for everyone to return!
@HowellNorthFHSD
brought the energy and excitement this morning for
@chrisregniertv
and
@fox2now
! Thanks to
@FHN_Knight
and the students and staff who made this possible on short notice. You showed the spirit that makes FHN special!
There aren’t enough characters to thank everyone who made tonight’s Iron Chef competition successful. The winners were our students who designed and executed culinary delights that impressed our professional chefs and guests. Congrats
@HowellNorthFHSD
on winning the top prize!
Happy to be a part of the team effort.
@ShellyParks5
and Dr. Blankenship were also pushing brooms, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms. Thank you to our understaffed custodial teams who work non-stop and ALL the staff and student volunteers stepping up to help them!
#TeamFHSD
I am grateful to work in a district & building where leadership sees a need & acts to be part of the solution. The amazing custodians at FHN are overworked & understaffed, so today our building principal
@FHN_Knight
& superintendent
@KennethRoumpos
pitched in to help clean. 🙌
Summer break is nearing an end, and we are preparing for an exciting new school year together. The District just welcomed 139 new educators at orientation
#FHSDLearns
#FHSDProud
Mrs. Roumpos spending her Sunday evening giving students feedback on their Flipgrid videos. ❤️ Thank you to all teachers for the many hours you put in.
School leaders must be willing to confront bias and inequity if they want to turn around schools.
@nancybgutierrez
asks if we as district leaders are creating the conditions and giving the support and space necessary for school leaders to do that work?
#HarvardEdLeaders
Visited
@HENDeagles
today to be interviewed by students and also had the privilege to be present for five students being celebrated for positive office referrals! A great way to end the week.
@limbohr
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Tonight I kick off our weeklong celebration of our amazing
@RitenourSchools
teachers and staff- with pizza tomorrow!
@drchriskilbride
“There are two gifts we should give our children; one is roots, and the other is wings.” As educators, Amy and I have gotten to celebrate hundreds of students heading to college. It’s a bit different (and much harder) when it’s your own. 🖤💛
@GeorgiaTech
#RamblinWreck
Ritenour Teacher of the Year and RNEA President
@AGr8Educator
welcoming staff to the 19-20 school year. She challenged us all to remember why teaching chose us as a mission.
#RitenourExcellence