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The image appears to depict two individuals, one with glasses and the other without, engaged in what seems to be a conversation or interaction. The background is blurred, suggesting the focus is on the individuals in the foreground. — School Finance Roundtable
Learn how school funding works and how tax dollars support Francis Howell schools. Join Superintendent Mark Delaney and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amy St. John for a clear look at district finances, upcoming challenges, and possible revenue changes.

Learn how school funding works

Family Learning Series
Join us on February 25 at 6:30 PM for a free virtual session with JuJuane Easter-Hutchins, LPC. Learn how schools and families can work together to support student wellbeing, strengthen school safety, and build a welcoming culture where every student belongs.

Learn More and register for this Family Series event

A classroom setting with desks, chairs, and various educational materials scattered throughout the room, along with a whiteboard and other wall decorations. — FHSD APR Results
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR). Francis Howell School District students met or exceeded state expectations across multiple academic areas, with steady growth in performance and continuous improvement.

Read the full APR story

The image shows a group of people, including a man and a woman, posing together in what appears to be a workplace or office setting, with various items and equipment visible in the background. — Kid Chefs Wanted!
The Francis Howell School District is gearing up for its third annual Future Chefs National Challenge, sponsored by Sodexo. These young chefs will showcase their culinary talents at Francis Howell High School on **Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2026.**

Read more about the Future Chefs competition in the News Room

FHSD High Schools Among Missouri’s Best
All three comprehensive high schools in the Francis Howell School District ranked in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools list.

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Join the Transportation Team
**Paid Training. Great Benefits.**

We’re hiring bus drivers and monitors. Get paid CDL training, competitive pay, and benefits for 25+ hour positions, including medical, dental, paid holidays, and a public school pension. Start a rewarding role that supports your community every day!

View Open Transportation Positions

student raises her hand in class — We’re Hiring! Join Our Team of Dedicated Teachers and Support Staff
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.

Visit the District's Open Positions

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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.

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Welcome to Fairmount

Mrs. Kerri Tharp - Principal

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! Whether you are a returning family or new to our community, we are thrilled to have you as part of the Falcon family. Fairmount is a special place where relationships, high expectations, and student growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Fairmount Elementary Testimonials 2

Fairmount Elementary is an amazing elementary school! Don't let its size fool you as the team that keeps the school running from the Principals to the Teachers to the Support Staff are simply the best. Every single teacher my 3 children have had over the years have been wonderful teachers who go above and beyond. We are so thankful for Fairmount and the education it has provided our 3 children since kindergarten.

Erin B.

Fairmount Elementary Testimonials 1

We have been part of the Fairmount Falcon Family for 6 years now and I could not be happier with the school. At Fairmount, you are always treated like family by the staff and teachers. My kids love their school so much and are so happy every day to go to school. The education and direct support my children are able to receive is outstanding. Over the years I have become more active in the Fairmount community and I can absolutely tell you from behind the scenes that the love, care, and attention put into every aspect of running the school is incredible. Although in a few short years all my children will transition to middle school, we will always remain a FAIRMOUNT FALCON at heart.

Amanda H.

News & Events

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Kindergarten registration underway for 2026-27 school year

The district has begun the process of registering students for the 2026-27 Kindergarten class. Missouri law states that students must be five years old before the first day of August to enroll in Kindergarten.

groups of students who participated in the 2024 cooking challenge

Events

Kid Chefs Wanted: FHSD to host 3rd annual cooking competition for elementary students

The Francis Howell School District is gearing up for its third annual Future Chefs National Challenge, sponsored by Sodexo, the District’s food service provider.

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2025-26 School Supply Lists

It's that time of year again for back-to-school shopping! View your school's supply lists for the 2025-26 school year.

District Updates
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FHSD to host free back-to-school immunization clinic

The Francis Howell School District is partnering with Compass Health to hold a free back-to-school immunization clinic this summer. This clinic will allow all kindergarten through 12th-grade students in the district to receive routine immunizations.

Kindergarten registration underway for 2025-26 school year

The district has begun the process of registering students for the 2025-26 Kindergarten class. Missouri law states that students must be five years old before the first day of August to enroll in Kindergarten.