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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

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Signing Off | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: May 20, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Affects College Decision Day | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: May 6, 2020

Virtual Music Festival is Held on Minecraft | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 29, 2020

Your Guide to the 2020 College Board AP Exams | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 22, 2020

Celebrities Create Graduation Speech Podcast for Class of 2020 | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 15, 2020

COVID-19 Updates in Missouri | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 1, 2020
FHSD Extends School Closure to April 24 to Slow COVID-19 Spread

FHSD Extends School Closure to April 24 to Slow COVID-19 Spread

By Emily Hood and Phoebe Primeau
Published: March 26, 2020
College Board Announces Changes to AP Exams Due to COVID-19 School Closures

College Board Announces Changes to AP Exams Due to COVID-19 School Closures

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 20, 2020
FHSD Closes School Through April 3 Due to Coronavirus Precautions

FHSD Closes School Through April 3 Due to Coronavirus Precautions

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 15, 2020

Coachella Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Fears | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 11, 2020
After the initial COVID-19 outbreak, schools closed for the end of the 2019-20 school year. Now school is picking back up under increasing cases, allowing students the option to take virtual learning or in-person learning with new protocol.

COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES: Missouri Partially Reopens Economy, Virtual Senior Awards Night To Be Held May 12, 13 and 14

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 10, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders Speaks with Missouri Voters Before Primary on March 10

Senator Bernie Sanders Speaks with Missouri Voters Before Primary on March 10

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 9, 2020

Super Tuesday Presidential Election Results | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 4, 2020

McDonalds Fixes Their Broken Ice Cream Machines | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 19, 2020

Parasite Wins Big at the Oscars | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 12, 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs Are Super Bowl Champions | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 5, 2020

Kobe Bryant Passes Away in Helicopter Crash | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: January 29, 2020

President Trump’s Impeachment Trial Begins | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: January 22, 2020
Part 1: Demetrius Washington Overcomes Obstacles to Create a Better Life After Incarceration

Part 1: Demetrius Washington Overcomes Obstacles to Create a Better Life After Incarceration

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNTodayTV
Published: December 18, 2019
Part 2: Collateral Consequences Affect Opportunities for Growth for Former Inmates

Part 2: Collateral Consequences Affect Opportunities for Growth for Former Inmates

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 18, 2019
Part 3: Probation Officers Influence Clients by Giving Them Support and Resources

Part 3: Probation Officers Influence Clients by Giving Them Support and Resources

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 18, 2019
Part 4: Connections to Success Provides Solutions to Those Struggling to Find Employment

Part 4: Connections to Success Provides Solutions to Those Struggling to Find Employment

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 18, 2019
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Updated Finals Schedule for Inclement Weather

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 16, 2019

House Leaders File Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 11, 2019

Mizzou Head Coach Barry Odom is Fired | The Hood Report

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 4, 2019

The Hood Report: Houston Astros Caught in Cheating Scandal

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: November 20, 2019

The Hood Report: Disney+ Has Your Favorite Shows

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: November 6, 2019

The Hood Report: Kanye West’s New Album

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: October 30, 2019

The Hood Report: Why You Should Support Journalism [Opinion]

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: October 23, 2019

The Hood Report: Francis Howell School District Sues Juul Labs

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: October 9, 2019

The Hood Report: The Saint Louis Special Edition

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: October 2, 2019
After school junior Brandon Bridgeman walks to his bus to go home. Starting in the 2020-21 school year, school will not be able to start until two weeks before the first Monday in September. “There’s so many things to consider in the calendar,” Lisa Simpkins, co-chair of the Calendar Committee, said. “There’s so many different perspectives and different ways to manipulate the calendar [that] affect different people in different ways.” (Photo by Sam Watkins)

New Missouri Law Forces Calendar Committee to Restructure 2020-2021 School Calendar

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: October 2, 2019

The Hood Report: The Impeachment Inquiry

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: September 25, 2019
Hendricks-Harris presents an award to students last school year. (file photo)

FHSD Superintendent Hendricks-Harris Announces Retirement at Year’s End

By Sophie Carite and Emily Hood
Published: September 20, 2019

The Hood Report: Is the iPhone 11 Worth It?

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: September 18, 2019

The Hood Report: Stanley Cup Champions!

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: September 11, 2019

FHSD Considers Changes to Fall Break and First Semester Finals Due to New Missouri Law

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: August 26, 2019

The Hood Report: Endgame is Breaking Records

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: May 8, 2019

The Hood Report: Robert Mueller’s Report

By Emily Hood, Videographer
Published: April 24, 2019

The Hood Report: Notre Dame Cathedral Burns

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 17, 2019

The Hood Report: Cardinals Opening Day

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 10, 2019

The Hood Report: Blues Are in the Playoffs

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: April 3, 2019
Boys' Track and Field Focuses on Individual Goals

Boys’ Track and Field Focuses on Individual Goals

By Madi Shinault
Published: April 3, 2019
Junior Sterling Jones competes in a relay race on 4/20 at FZN.

Track and Field Sprints in to a New Season

By Madi Shinault, FHNToday Editor-In-Chief
Published: March 15, 2019

The Hood Report: A Breakthrough for Women in Football

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: March 7, 2019

The Hood Report: Flip Phones are Cool Again

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 27, 2019
Angela Cuccio Prioritizes School over Sleep

Angela Cuccio Prioritizes School over Sleep

By Madi Shinault, FHNtoday EIC
Published: February 21, 2019

The Hood Report: Exciting Week for Mizzou Women’s Basketball

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 20, 2019

The Hood Report: The St. Louis Blues Are Back

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 13, 2019

The Hood Report: My Favorite Super Bowl LIII Commercials

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: February 6, 2019

The Hood Report: Government Shutdown Finally Ends

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: January 30, 2019

The Hood Report: Instagram’s Record-Breaking Egg

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: January 23, 2019

The Hood Report: Kendrick Lamar Leads the Grammys

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 12, 2018
Senior Madi Shinault stands with her coffee in front of the Sears/Willis Tower in Chicago, IL.

What I’m Interested In: Coffee

By Madi Shinault, Web Editor-in-Chief
Published: December 6, 2018
The Hood Report: College Football Playoffs Are Set

The Hood Report: College Football Playoffs Are Set

By Emily Hood, Executive Producer of FHNtodayTV
Published: December 5, 2018

The Hood Report: Honoring Marvel’s Creator Stan Lee

Published: November 14, 2018

The Hood Report: The Long-Awaited Midterm Elections

Published: November 7, 2018

The Hood Report: The Spooky Halloween Edition

Published: October 31, 2018

Rising College Tuition Affects Student Education Decisions

Published: October 25, 2018

The Hood Report: You Could Be a Billionaire

Published: October 24, 2018

Varsity Football vs. Francis Howell [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault
Published: October 5, 2018
Senior Payton Stephenson high fives the opposing team before a match against Fort Zumwalt West. Stephenson is one of the two members that were voted to be team captains of the team.

[Photo] Varsity Softball Team is Full of Underclassman This Year Due to Open Spots From Last Years’ Graduated Seniors

By Ashlynn Perez
Published: October 5, 2018

The Hood Report: The End of the Road for the Cardinals

Published: October 3, 2018
9-27 Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Fort Zumwalt West [Photo Gallery]

9-27 Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Fort Zumwalt West [Photo Gallery]

By Madi Shinault
Published: September 28, 2018

The Hood Report: Rod Rosenstein’s Resignation

Published: September 26, 2018

The Hood Report: The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence

Published: September 19, 2018

Homecoming Pep Assembly

By Madi Shinault
Published: September 13, 2018

The Hood Report: The New iPhone That Won’t Break the Bank

Published: September 12, 2018

Football Home Opener Game vs. Northwest

By Madi Shinault
Published: August 22, 2018
(file photo)

Students Prepare to Showcase Clubs at Black and Gold Day

By Cole Sherman, Brandon Brophy, and Madi Shinault
Published: August 16, 2018
In a surprise announcement on August 15, English teacher Shelly Parks was announced as a finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] English Teacher Shelly Parks Announced Finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year

By Madison Abanathie, Kimberlin Sargent, and Michael Willmann
Published: August 15, 2018

The Hood Report: Charges Dropped Against Governor Greitens

Published: May 16, 2018

The Hood Report: A No Sleep Cardinals Sweep

Published: May 10, 2018

5/10 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Visitation [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: May 10, 2018

Henna Tattoos Brought to FHN

By Alyssa Barber and Audrey Dickherber
Published: May 4, 2018
Junior Sam Cary prepares to throw it in with senior Maddy Wood in the background vs. Marquette on 5/3.

5/1 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Francis Howell [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: May 1, 2018

FHN Students Donate Supplies for a Good Cause

Published: May 1, 2018
Seniors Sam Grace and Noah Pingel give each other a high-five as they head back to the dugout after the top of the fifth inning on 4/24 vs. Holt.

4/28 Varsity Baseball vs. St. Charles [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 28, 2018

FHNtodayTV: April 27, 2018

Published: April 28, 2018

Avery Ward Impacts Varsity Boys Volleyball

Published: April 27, 2018

The Hood Report: North Korea Stopped Testing Nuclear Weapons

Published: April 26, 2018
Avery Ward, Trey Dehesa, and the varsity boys volleyball team celebrates a point vs. Francis Howell on 4/5.

4/24 Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Fort Zumwalt West [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 25, 2018
Senior Nicole Grellner prepares to knock the ball up the field vs. Troy on 4/17.

4/17 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Troy Buchanan [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 18, 2018

The Hood Report: Black Panther Makes History (Again)

Published: April 13, 2018
The varsity volleyball team lines up ahead of their March 27 meeting with Fort Zumwalt East.

4/11 Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Ritenour [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 11, 2018
The Knights look to tip the ball over the net in a March 27 match with Fort Zumwalt East.

4/10 Varsity Boys Volleyball vs Francis Howell Central [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 10, 2018
The varsity girls lacrosse team lines up for the national anthem ahead of their game with Incarnate Word Academy on 4/21.

4/6 Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Parkway Central [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 6, 2018
Junior Sam Cary prepares to throw the ball in for a teammate with teammate Maddy Wood in the background on 4/17 vs. Troy.

4/3 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Francis Howell Central [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 3, 2018
Sophomore Paige Vanek walks away from the scoreboard on 4/17 vs. Troy.

3/27 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Fort Zumwalt West [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: March 27, 2018

Senior Kayliani Sood’s Passion for Performing

Published: March 24, 2018
3/22 Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Fort Zumwalt North [Live Broadcast]

3/22 Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Fort Zumwalt North [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: March 23, 2018
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[Photo] Avery Ward

Published: March 23, 2018

The Hood Report: Privacy on Facebook Just Got Complicated

Published: March 21, 2018

The Hood Report: Your March Madness Update

Published: March 17, 2018

[Video] Soap Shop Focused on More Than Just Soap

Published: March 16, 2018

The Hood Report: #MeToo Finds Its Way to The Oscars

Published: March 11, 2018

The Hood Report: Parkland Students Stand Up

Published: March 4, 2018

[Video] US Women’s Sled Hockey Team Works to be Recognized in the Paralympics

Published: March 2, 2018

Keary Ritchie Forms Unique Bonds with Her Students

Published: February 28, 2018

Women March for Justice

Published: February 21, 2018
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