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A red apple and school supplies in a miniature shopping cart sit on a wooden desk in front of a dusty chalkboard. — Back-to-School Checklist
The first day of school will be here before you know it! View the checklist of tasks that need to be completed before students return on **Monday, August 24**.

Back-to-School Guide

Two women are looking at papers and a laptop in the foreground, while the background displays the text %22Family Learning Series HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY SCHOOLS.%22 — Leaping Forward: Helping Kids Master School Transitions
Learn practical ways to help your child navigate school transitions, overcome challenges and build confidence. Presented online by Meredith Spezia, LMFT.

Learn More and register for this Family Series event

Mandatory ORAV
The Online Registration Annual Verification (ORAV) is now available for Parents/Guardians to complete only in their Campus Parent portal account if you are a Parent/Guardian in the primary household. This year ORAV is mandatory and students who do not complete ORAV will be unenrolled on September 1.

Learn more about ORAV

Students smil in the foreground, while the background is a collage of children engaged in various activities. — Prop O and Prop H
On November 3, 2026, the Francis Howell School District is asking voters to consider two no-tax-rate-increase propositions to support the operating budget and fund critical facility needs.

Read more about Prop O and Prop H

student hangs from the monkey bars — 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

student swings on the playground — 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 Castlio

Julie Vahle - Principal

At Castlio, our entire team is committed to ensuring that every single student finds success. We operate on a simple but powerful belief: all children can learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, we show up ready to support that growth through meaningful, engaging learning experiences.

Castlio Elementary Testimonial 3

Castlio has been my home for 33 years. The children I have taught, the parents I have met, and the people I have worked for and with have been a true gift. Castlio is and always will be family to me.

Lisa K.

Castlio Elementary Testimonial 2

Castlio is not just a school, it is a family. I was welcomed with open arms, encouraged and assisted at every turn. I was so happy with the school environment that I moved my own children to Castlio instead of their home school because I wanted them to belong to this family and share that experience with them.

Tara A.

Castlio Elementary Testimonial 1

Castlio is a special place to our family! The genuine kindness shown by the principals to students, staff and families alike is incredibly awesome to witness! Every teacher we've had in our 3 years here has been highly involved, gracious and intentional and very obviously teaching for all the right reasons. Kindness, grace and love runs rampant at Castlio. The relationships we've formed are truly a blessing and we feel so fortunate that our two kiddos attend this amazing school!

Rebecca B.

News & Events

Smiling child depicted in graphic announcing beginning of kindergarten enrollment

Kindergarten registration underway for 2026-27 school year

The district has begun the process of registering students for the 2026-27 Kindergarten class. Missouri law states that students must be five years old before the first day of August to enroll in Kindergarten.

groups of students who participated in the 2024 cooking challenge

Events

Kid Chefs Wanted: FHSD to host 3rd annual cooking competition for elementary students

The Francis Howell School District is gearing up for its third annual Future Chefs National Challenge, sponsored by Sodexo, the District’s food service provider.

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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.

District Updates
Events

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.

Kindergarten registration underway for 2025-26 school year

The district has begun the process of registering students for the 2025-26 Kindergarten class. Missouri law states that students must be five years old before the first day of August to enroll in Kindergarten.