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Activities Department Receives State & National Recognition
On Friday, Niche released their high school rankings for schools and sports programs across the country and Howell sports programs were recognized as one of the best in the state and country. The Howell Viking sports programs were ranked 2nd in the state among public schools and 7th in the state among all high schools in Missouri. Howell sports programs also received the highest national ranking in school history where the Vikings were ranked 343rd in the country out of over 24,000 high school sports programs. This is a great achievement for Howell programs and signifies the continued effort to strive for excellence in the classroom, in sport and throughout our community.
Thank you to all of our Howell coaches, student-athletes & parents on their dedication and support in making these great honors possible. Howell is truly a special place and the success and honors that we receive are a direct reflection of the student, staff and parent support within our Howell family.
Niche 2019 Rankings
#2 High School Sports Program in Missouri (Public)
#7 High School Sports Program in Missouri (Overall)
#343 HS Sports Program in America (Overall)
Howell Programs Aim To "R.I.S.E. As One" In 2018-19 School Year
Tryout Dates, Times & Locations For Fall Sports Released
All fall sports at Francis Howell High School begin on Monday, August 6th. In order to participate you must have all eligiblity paperwork complete, signed and on file in the Activities Office. Below you can find all times and locations for the first three dates. If any changes would be made prior to August 6th they will be updated on theis page. If you have any questions please contact the head coach of your sport.
Soccer:
8/6 - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Stadium; (Small gym - heat location; IF inside FR/SOPH’s 4-530; JR/SR’s 230-4)
8/7 - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Stadium (Small gym - heat location)
8/8 - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Stadium (Small gym - heat location)
Football:
8/6 - 5:00pm-6:00pm- Film Rooms 6:00pm-9:00pm - Stadium
8/7 - 5:00pm-6:00pm- Film Rooms 6:00pm-9:00pm - Stadium
8/8 - 5:00pm-6:00pm- Film Rooms 6:00pm-9:00pm - Stadium
Volleyball:
8/6 - 2-5 pm Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - 5:30-7 Freshman Main Gym for both
8/7 - 2-5 pm Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - 5:30-7 Freshman Main Gym for both
8/8 - 2-5 pm Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - 5:30-7 Freshman Main Gym for both
Softball:
8/6 - 3-5:30 pm, Pitchers and Catchers until 6:00
8/7 - 3-5:30 pm, Pitchers and Catchers until 6:00
8/8 - 3-6 pm for all
Cross Country
8/6 - 240-430 Track/Stadium
8/7 - 240-430 Track/Stadium
8/8 - 240-430 Track/Stadium
Girls Tennis
8/6 - 3:30-6:00 Tennis courts
8/7 - 8:30-11:00 Tennis courts
8/8 - 2:30-5:00 Tennis courts
Boys Swim
8/6 - 6:30-8:30 pm (Divers 5:00pm) Rec Plex
8/7 - 6:30-8:30 pm Rec Plex
8/8 - 6:30-8:30 pm (Divers 5:00pm) Rec Plex
Girls Golf
8/6 - 3:00pm Coach Ruth’s classroom at Hollenbeck Middle - Room 159
8/7 - TBA
8/8 - TBA
Band Hosts Parent Preview
On Friday night the band packed nearly half the stadium for friends and family to get a sneak peak at their show this coming season. You can view short video's from the night by clicking the links below. The Howell Band that has grown to one of the largest in school history has been preparing all summer and finished an intensive camp on Friday night. This fall looks to be one of the strongest performances by our Viking band. Viking fans can see them next at the FHSD Band Preview hosted by Howell on August 30th at 7:00 p.m. Please come out and support these great young men and women as they continue to represent Howell in such a positive way.
Howell Swimmer David Yang Recieves Recognition From Washington University
Schark Represents Howell At PBR Futures Game
Football Program Participates In Cuts For A Cure
Help Us Grow The Howell Legacy
Howell Programs Continue To Support Community
Russom & May Recognized As Top Sophomore XC Runners In State
Nichols Commits to Drury University
Heismeyer Attends "Night At The Zou"
Anders Recognized By DECA
Howell Alum Boschert Represents Vikings In All-Star Game
Howell Activities Department Unveils New Website
Howell Hats For Sale In Activities Office
Pre-Season Jamboree & Scrimmage Dates Released
Your favorite fall Viking and Lady Viking programs will soon take to the field or court to compete. Several of our Howell programs host preseason scrimmages prior to their first game. Below you can find all of the information you need to know about these preseason events. We hope to see all Viking fans out supporting our programs this fall.
Softball
Date: August 17th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Howell
Teams: Lindbergh, Lafayette, Union
Admission: Free
Football
Date: August 17th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Howell
Teams: CBC, Ladue, McCluer North
Admission: $1 or Canned Good to benefit Oasis Food Pantry
Theme: Hawaiin
Girls Volleyball
Date: August 21st
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Howell
Teams: Kirkwood, Ladue St. Dominic
Admission: $1 or Canned Good to benefit Oasis Food Pantry
FHSD Band Preview
Date: August 30th
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location: Howell
Teams: Howell Central, Howell North
Admission: Free
2018-19 Dead Period & Sports Season Start Dates
The summer, fall, winter, and spring dead periods for the 2018-19 school year have been released. The MSHSAA dates can be found below. We hope that this information helps all Vikings and their families coordinate and prepare for the summer and sports seasons ahead during the 18-19 school year.
Fall Sports Begin August 6, 2018
Winter Meet the Coaches - October 10, 2018 (6pm)
Winter Sports Dead Period (Winter Sports - excluding girls swim) - October 21-28, 2018
Winter Sports (excluding girls swim) begins October 29, 2018
Winter Sports Dead Period (Girls Swim) - October 28-November 4, 2018
Girls Swim Begins November 5, 2018
Spring Meet the Coaches - February 13, 2019 (6pm)
Spring Sports Dead Period - February 17-24, 2019
Spring Sports Begin February 25, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
Francis Howell Activities Department
252 GAC Championships
156 District Championships
76 Final Four Appearances
28 State Championships
Email: sean.erwin@fhsdschools.org
Website: www.howellvikings.com
Location: 7001 Missouri 94, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: 636-851-4700
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fhhsvikings
Twitter: @fhvikings