Francis Howell R-III School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

FHSD is a suburban school district with 23 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 28. This calendar includes 2 professional development days, 36 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as FHSD.

Schools in Francis Howell R-III

FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE (Middle)
EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. (Prekindergarten)
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. (Elementary)
HOLLENBECK MIDDLE (Middle)
CASTLIO ELEM. (Elementary)
CENTRAL ELEM. (Elementary)
DANIEL BOONE ELEM. (Elementary)
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. (Elementary)
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH (High)
SAEGER MIDDLE (Middle)
FRANCIS HOWELL UNION HIGH (High)
FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH (High)
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. (Prekindergarten)
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR (Prekindergarten)
BARNWELL MIDDLE (Middle)
HENDERSON ELEM. (Elementary)
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH (High)
JOHN WELDON ELEM. (Elementary)
HARVEST RIDGE ELEM. (Elementary)
BRYAN MIDDLE (Middle)
INDEPENDENCE ELEM. (Elementary)
WARREN ELEM. (Elementary)
WESTWOOD TRAIL ACADEMY (Other)

Francis Howell R-III 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-04 — Election Day (in session)
2026-08-20 — Transition Day, for incoming 6th and 9th graders (in session)
2026-08-24 — First Day of School, All Schools (in session)
2026-09-02 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-09-07 — No School, Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-09 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-09-16 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-09-18 — No School, Teacher PD Day (closed)
2026-09-23 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-09-30 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-10-07 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-10-14 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-10-16 — Early Release Day, Elementary Schools (partial)
2026-10-19 to 2026-10-23 — No School, Fall Break (closed)
2026-10-28 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-11-03 — No School, Election Day / Teacher PD Day (closed)
2026-11-04 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-11-11 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-11-18 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — No School, Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-02 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-12-09 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-12-16 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-12-21 — Early Release Day, Secondary Schools (partial)
2026-12-22 — Early Release Day, All K-12 Schools (partial)
2026-12-23 to 2027-01-04 — No School, Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-05 — No School, Teacher Work Day (closed)
2027-01-06 — Students return to school (in session)
2027-01-13 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-01-15 — Partial School Day, All K-12 Schools* (partial)
2027-01-18 — No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-01-27 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-02-03 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-02-12 — No School, Teacher PD Day (closed)
2027-02-15 — No School, Presidents Day (closed)
2027-02-17 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-02-24 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-03-03 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-03-10 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-03-12 — Partial School Day, All K-12 Schools* (partial)
2027-03-17 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-03-19 — Early Release Day, Elementary Schools (partial)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-29 — No School, Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-06 — No School, Election Day / Teacher PD Day (closed)
2027-04-07 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-04-14 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-04-21 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-04-28 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-05-05 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-05-12 — Collaboration Wednesday - Early Release, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-05-27 — Early Release Day, Secondary Schools (partial)
2027-05-27 — Graduation, FHU ceremony held at FHN (6:30 p.m.) (in session)
2027-05-28 — Last Day of School, Early Release Day, All K-12 Schools (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-04 — Graduation, Westwood (6 p.m.) (in session)
2027-06-05 — Graduation, FHHS (8:30 a.m.), FHC (12:30 p.m.), FHN (4:30 p.m.) (in session)