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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

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Peyton Thies

Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com

Peyton has been on staff since her sophomore year and is now in her second year of being an editor. She will serve as the Editor-in-Chief of FHNtoday.com in addition to being one of the Co-EICs of the Newspaper staff.

All content by Peyton Thies
A Way Forward: Local Housing Program Helps Those in Need

A Way Forward: Local Housing Program Helps Those in Need

By Claire Brightwell, Riley Jensen, Zoe Lobato, Lennon Sharp, Peyton Thies, and Naomi VanDyne
Published: November 14, 2025
SoundWaves “Crowd Surfer” runs at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. SoundWaves is an indoor and seasonal outdoor waterpark for all guests to enjoy. SoundWaves features many water related attractions such as waterslides, kid friendly activities and a lazy river.

SoundWaves at the Gaylord Opryland Resort Redefines the Public Water Park Experience

By Peyton Thies, Vanessa Ng, and Claire Brightwell
Published: November 14, 2025
Wordle: Week of November 10

Wordle: Week of November 10

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 10, 2025
Sudoku: Week of November 10

Sudoku: Week of November 10

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 10, 2025
Crossword: Week of November 10

Crossword: Week of November 10

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 10, 2025
Sudoku: Week of November 3

Sudoku: Week of November 3

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 3, 2025
Crossword: Week of November 3

Crossword: Week of November 3

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 3, 2025
Wordle: Week of November 3

Wordle: Week of November 3

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 3, 2025
The cast of Hadestown blocks choreography for the song ‘‘Chant’’ on the stage in the auditorium.

Drama Club Prepares for the First of Two Musicals with a New Director

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 30, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025 | Knight TV

By Olivia Abeln, Peyton Thies, and Riley Aldenderfer
Published: October 29, 2025
Wordle: Week of Oct. 27

Wordle: Week of Oct. 27

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 27, 2025
Sudoku: Week of Oct. 27

Sudoku: Week of Oct. 27

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 27, 2025
Crossword: Week of Oct. 27

Crossword: Week of Oct. 27

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 27, 2025
Wordle: Week of Oct. 20

Wordle: Week of Oct. 20

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 21, 2025
Sudoku: Week of Oct. 20

Sudoku: Week of Oct. 20

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 21, 2025
Crossword: Week of Oct. 20

Crossword: Week of Oct. 20

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 21, 2025
Sudoku: Week of Oct. 13

Sudoku: Week of Oct. 13

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 13, 2025
Crossword: Week of Oct. 13

Crossword: Week of Oct. 13

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 13, 2025
Wordle: Week of Oct. 13

Wordle: Week of Oct. 13

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 13, 2025

Oct. 8, 2025 | Knight TV

By Bri Taliaferro, Peyton Thies, Naomi VanDyne, and Riley Aldenderfer
Published: October 8, 2025
Grant's Farm's Annual Oktoberfest Celebrates the Busch Family's German Heritage

Grant’s Farm’s Annual Oktoberfest Celebrates the Busch Family’s German Heritage

By Peyton Thies, Katie Paul, Olivia Abeln, and Riley Aldenderfer
Published: October 6, 2025
Sudoku: Week of Oct. 6

Sudoku: Week of Oct. 6

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 6, 2025
Crossword: Week of Oct. 6

Crossword: Week of Oct. 6

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 6, 2025
Wordle: Week of Oct. 6

Wordle: Week of Oct. 6

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 6, 2025
The 2025 Homecoming pep assembly was held in the large gym on Friday, Oct. 3.

Homecoming Pep Assembly Issue Increases Rivalry Between Classes

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: October 3, 2025
Wordle: Week of September 29

Wordle: Week of September 29

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 29, 2025
Sudoku: Week of September 29

Sudoku: Week of September 29

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 29, 2025

Crossword: Week of September 29

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 29, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025 | Knight TV

By Peyton Thies, Riley Aldenderfer, Nadia Okilee, Naomi VanDyne, Haley Beffa, and Bri Taliaferro
Published: September 24, 2025
Wordle: Week of September 22

Wordle: Week of September 22

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 22, 2025
Sudoku: Week of September 22

Sudoku: Week of September 22

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 22, 2025
Crossword: Week of September 22

Crossword: Week of September 22

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 22, 2025
Sudoku: Week of September 15

Sudoku: Week of September 15

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 15, 2025
Wordle: Week of September 15

Wordle: Week of September 15

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 15, 2025
Crossword: Week of September 15

Crossword: Week of September 15

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 15, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025 | Knight TV

By Nadia Okilee, Peyton Thies, Naomi VanDyne, and Riley Aldenderfer
Published: September 10, 2025
Wordle: Week of September 8

Wordle: Week of September 8

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 8, 2025
Sudoku: Week of September 8

Sudoku: Week of September 8

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 8, 2025
Crossword: Week of September 8

Crossword: Week of September 8

By Peyton Thies, EIC of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 8, 2025
vendingmachine

[Photo] Skip the Vending Machines and Save Your Cash [Opinion]

By Kane Manfull, Sports Staff Hype Editor
Published: September 10, 2025
On Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024, Mac Scholars held their annual signing in the library and the cafeteria.

New Sponsors for MAC Scholars Share Plans for the Year

By Peyton Thies and Katie Paul
Published: September 4, 2025
Crossword: Week of September 1

Crossword: Week of September 1

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 1, 2025
Sudoku: Week of September 1

Sudoku: Week of September 1

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 1, 2025
Wordle: Week of September 1

Wordle: Week of September 1

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: September 1, 2025
Students Share Trips and Experiences from this Summer Vacation

Students Share Trips and Experiences from this Summer Vacation

By Naomi VanDyne, Eashaan Patel, Peyton Thies, and Canyon Dubis
Published: August 29, 2025
Wordle: Week of August 25

Wordle: Week of August 25

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: August 25, 2025
Sudoku: Week of August 25

Sudoku: Week of August 25

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: August 25, 2025
Crossword: Week of August 25

Crossword: Week of August 25

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: August 25, 2025
Letter From the Editors

Letter From the Editors

By Naomi VanDyne, Peyton Thies, Canyon Dubis, Bri Taliaferro, Haley Beffa, Nadia Okilee, and Riley Jenson
Published: August 18, 2025
Crossword: Week of August 18

Crossword: Week of August 18

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: August 18, 2025
Wordle: Week of August 18

Wordle: Week of August 18

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: August 18, 2025
Sudoku: Week of August 18

Sudoku: Week of August 18

By Peyton Thies, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: August 18, 2025
Vintage Vinyl is a shop that is dedicated to keeping Vinyl records available to the public. The store has first and second hand collections of hundreds of different styles and artists. (Photo by Eashaan Patel)

The Delmar Loop Continues to Connect the St. Louis Area

By Peyton Thies, Kaylee Priest, Naomi VanDyne, Eashaan Patel, Riley Aldenderfer, and Vanessa Ng
Published: June 2, 2025
A Republic Services Polymer Center

Republic Services Introduces Effective Recycling Tactics with Polymer Centers

By Peyton Thies, Web Editor
Published: May 20, 2025
On Feb. 26, Elise Hart scrolls through her phone as Lindsey Scheller’s Nevel class watches Mean Girls. (Photo Illustration by Bri Dunham and Eashaan Patel)

FHSD Considers Implementing Restrictions on the Usage of Phones in Classroom Settings

By Peyton Thies, Online Editor
Published: March 20, 2025
Marcy’s Project is one of many charities in the St. Louis and St. Charles area, but the only one on this list that partners directly with FHSD while helping others in the community.

Hidden Heroes in the Area Offer a Way to Give Back to the Community

By Peyton Thies, Online Editor
Published: February 21, 2025
Snow blankets the streets in a district neighborhood

Students Welcome a Snow Day After AMI Days Are Used Up

By Peyton Thies, Online Editor
Published: February 18, 2025
View of a neighborhood street after the snowfall on Feb. 12

Students Conquer AMI Day Five During Winter Weather Advisory

By Peyton Thies, Online Editor
Published: February 12, 2025
Students await instruction at the unplanned Jan. 30 fire drill

Unplanned Fire Alarm Creates Confusion for Students and Staff on Jan. 30

By Peyton Thies, Online Editor
Published: January 31, 2025
Building Booms in St. Charles as the Need for Housing Increases

Building Booms in St. Charles as the Need for Housing Increases

By Peyton Thies, Copy Editor
Published: January 24, 2025
The Botanical Gardens, open from Nov. 16 to Jan. 4, showcases Christmas lights displays.

A Night of Lights Showing the Winter Spirit At the Botanical Gardens

By Peyton Thies, Copy Editor
Published: December 13, 2024
All of the Buckit! volunteers pose for a photo, holding a picture of their aunt, Jennifer Lynn Crum who passed away from cancer. They wear yellow butterflies, a symbol that reminds them of her spirit, as seeing the butterfly brings her memory to life in their hearts.

Buckit! JLC’s Annual Trivia Night Raises Money For Terminally Ill Cancer Patients

By Peyton Thies, Taylor Griffin, and Harper Schneider
Published: December 2, 2024
FBLA Attends the 2024 Fall Leadership Conference To Learn New Leadership Skills

FBLA Attends the 2024 Fall Leadership Conference To Learn New Leadership Skills

By Peyton Thies, Copy Editor
Published: November 20, 2024
Samantha Slunaker practices with other Bella Voces.

Junior Samantha Slunaker goes from Joining Choir to Getting a Part in her Dream Musical

By Peyton Thies, Copy Editor
Published: November 14, 2024
Top 5 Ways To Use a Pumpkin

Top 5 Ways To Use a Pumpkin

By Peyton Thies
Published: October 31, 2024
Seniors participate in cheers at their last Homecoming Pep Assembly on September 21.

Homecoming Pep Assembly 2024

By Peyton Thies, Nadia Okilee, and Amari Ammons
Published: September 25, 2024

Who You Need To Know?

By Sam Hall, Grant Kilen, Michaela Manfull, Violet Newton, Kaylee Priest, Peyton Thies, and Naomi VanDyne
Published: August 30, 2024
Taylor Swift Released Two Albums on April 19 Surprising Fans and Critics Alike

Taylor Swift Released Two Albums on April 19 Surprising Fans and Critics Alike

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: May 8, 2024

Teen Slang

By Peyton Thies, News Staffer
Published: April 23, 2024
Eras Tour Moves to Big Screen [Review]

Eras Tour Moves to Big Screen [Review]

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: March 27, 2024
Face-Off: A Head to Head Comparason of Public Schooling Versus Private Schooling

Face-Off: A Head to Head Comparason of Public Schooling Versus Private Schooling

By Riley Jensen and Peyton Theis
Published: April 4, 2024
FHN seniors and faculty gather in the learning commons for a past secret scholar breakfast in April.

The FHN Secret Scholars Program Offers Students a Way To Appreciate Teachers Anonymously

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: March 12, 2024
Freshman Kaitlyn Metzger smiles over her new life in Missouri.

Kaitlyn Metzger Reflects Over Her Move From Europe to Missouri

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: February 26, 2024
Junior Ashley Mora poses with a Stanley cup.

Stanley Water Bottles Have Recently Begun Gaining Popularity Leading to Lifestyle Influences

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: January 15, 2024
Sydney Staten poses for a picture. Staten is known for making various types of jewelry.

FHN Senior Sydney Staten Hand Makes Various Types of Jewlery

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: December 12, 2023
An actor at Six Flags St. Louis prepares to scare a visitor.

Fright Fest Is an Opportunity To Visit Six Flags While It Is Haunted

By Peyton Thies, Staffer
Published: October 18, 2023
FHN Student council preps for the pep assembly by painting signs for all of the fall sports teams.

Student Council Works Hard To Make Homecoming Week a Success

By Izzy Lash and Peyton Thies
Published: October 6, 2023
The mock trials members stand after winning state.

The FHN Mock Trial Team is Going to Nationals

By Peyton Thies
Published: May 2, 2023
An accomplished employee presents to MAC Scholars at their speaker series on Feb. 7 about opportunities in their future.

MAC Scholars Prepares Students for Further Schooling

By Peyton Thies
Published: March 15, 2023
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