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Important Updates to the 2024-25 School Year Calendar
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education has approved changes to the 2024-2025 school year calendar, aligning with new requirements under Senate Bill 727.

Read more about calendar changes

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!

group of five students smile together at recess — Stay Informed About Inclement Weather
Stay informed about potential school closures due to inclement weather by keeping your contact info up-to-date through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. All parents/guardians listed in Infinite Campus Parent Portal are automatically registered for inclement weather notifications. Make sure your information is up to date.

Visit the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Niche names FHSD best district in St. Charles County
Francis Howell School District is ranked #1 in St. Charles County and 10th in Missouri by Niche's 2025 Best Districts list, placing in the top 3% with an A rating.

Read more about FHSD's Niche Ranking

Report Bullying, Harassment and Safety Concerns
The Francis Howell School District has introduced a new anonymous reporting form for bullying, harassment, and safety concerns, accessible via QR code posters in middle and high schools.

Read more about this initiative by visiting our Newsroom

students work on assignment together — 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.

Visit the Volunteer page

teacher high fives saeger student — 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

Welcome to Saeger Middle School

Dr. Amie Bemke - Principal

Welcome to Saeger Middle School! We are located in Cottleville, Missouri and are excited to celebrate our rich history of educational excellence with you! Our staff prides ourselves in focusing on the success of every student based on their individual needs. Spartan pride is evident throughout our hallways, during daily learning activities, and our collaborative partnership with Francis Howell Central High School.

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The School district is amazing - we intentionally moved into the district 10 years ago and have continued to be amazed with the curriculum, faculty, and continued support to drive excellence in the education of our students. Having children in all three levels of education in Francis Howell, we see the continuity and superior education offered to all students.

Sam R.

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The District provides a great education and values diverse thought. My children are well supported in all areas of child development, academically and beyond. I think the district has done a tremendous job in listening to both sides of all issues and coming up with reasonable compromised decisions.

Michael T.

District Homepage Testimonial 1

The district does a great job loving our kids and challenging them in their learning in the ways and levels that they need. I wholeheartedly love and appreciate that my child’s teachers worked to bring my son’s reading fluency up to grade level before it hindered his learning or became a belonging or social issue.

Susan M.

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U.S. News ranks FHSD schools among best in Missouri

U.S. News & World Report has named its 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools, ranking more than 79,000 public schools nationwide based on data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Emerson honors two FHSD teachers with Excellence in Teaching Award

Katie Schottmueller and Leif Johnson have been selected as 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipients, joining an elite group of St. Louis-area educators.

Construction on Gutermuth Road will impact travel at the start of the school year

Officials from St. Charles County notified the District that a new road improvement project is likely to impact bus routes and travel to and from several Cottleville schools, including Francis Howell Central High School, Saeger Middle School and Warren Elementary School.