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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.

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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

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.

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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

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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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District Homepage Testimonial 3

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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Staff Achievements

FHSD band directors selected to march in 2026 Rose Parade

For millions around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition, and this year it will include two music educators from Francis Howell School District.

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.

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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.

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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.