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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.

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Mark Delaney selected as the next Superintendent

The Francis Howell School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 1 to appoint Interim Superintendent Mark Delaney as the District’s next superintendent.

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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

Howell of Fame
Howell Of Fame Nominations Now Open

The Howell of Fame Awards are back to recognize outstanding contributors in the Francis Howell community! Celebrate those who go the extra mile for our students, staff, and schools. Don't miss the chance to honor those who make a significant impact on our District. Let's celebrate community and excellence together!

Nominate someone for Howell of Fame today!

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!

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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.

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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.

View the District's Open Positions

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Welcome to Harvest Ridge

Dr. Natalie DeWeese - Principal

It is my honor and a pleasure to welcome you to Harvest Ridge Elementary. I am extremely proud to serve as the Principal of the amazing learning community.  Whether you are joining for another school year or for the first time I am excited to share all that Harvest Ridge has to offer our students and their families.

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    Harvest Ridge Testimonial 3

    What I love most about Harvest Ridge is how open staff is to always learning and growing in order to be the best possible educator for their students!  Staff champion the growth of their colleagues and model for students what it truly means to be a lifelong learner!

    Suzanna Z. 

    Harvest Ridge Testimonial 2

    We have been at Harvest Ridge for 7 years now and I am eternally grateful for the experience and education that they have provided my children. The school has been incredibly proactive in identifying my children’s strengths and weaknesses. Harvest Ridge does not just focus on the development of the individual child, they focus on the development of the student community. My children have learned compassion, understanding, and conflict resolution. They have implemented practices such as restorative circles and a peace path to help children deal with their emotions and learn how to process them. My children would not be where they are at today without the staff and teachers of Harvest Ridge.

    Brittany W. 

    Harvest Ridge Testimonial 1


    I have been a part of the Harvest Ridge family for over twenty years.  I say family, because that is the only accurate description.Through all of those years, the depth of care and love the faculty and staff show towards all the kids continues to fill my heart with happiness and pride. Whether it's a classroom teacher going out of their way to accommodate for a child's occasional bad day or yearlong needs, a custodian instilling a sense of accomplishment for a child who needed a boost, or the office staff handing out an extra hug or lending an ear for a joke of the day, students at Harvest Ridge know they are cared for and supported. I appreciate all the faculty and staff I've come to know and am always excited for the next new thing the kids have to teach me!

    Marilyn T. 

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