Recent News

Spring Tournaments

Baseball Tournament

The Sectional Tournament draw will take place on Sunday May 5th at 2:00 PM. For the brackets, click here.

Softball Tournament

In the Sectional Tournament, the softball team will play the winner of the Covington against Bradford game on Thursday May 9th at 5:00 PM. The team will either travel to Covington or host Bradford. Admission is $8 for general admission and $5 for students and must be purchased online. To purchase tickets, click here and select Softball then go to Division IV/Region 16/Northwest 4. For the full bracket, click here.

Job Openings

Intervention Specialist

Hardin-Houston Local School is seeking an intervention specialist in the elementary for the 2024-25 school year. Contact Sara Roseberry at sroseberry@hardinhouston.org

Full Time Custodian Position

The Hardin-Houston School District is accepting applications for a full-time flex custodian position with an expected start date of June 1st, 2024.  This position includes a competitive salary compensation package with family health insurance.  Please send applications or inquiries to Ryan Maier, Hardin-Houston superintendent at rmaier@hardinhouston.org.

Congratulations Jackie Earl

Congratulations to Jackie Earl for breaking his own school record in Junior High boys pole vault record with a vault of 10′ 9″ during the Arcanum Quad Meet on Monday April 22nd. He originally broke the record with a vault of 10′ 8″ during the Ansonia Cub Relays on Tuesday April 16th. The previous record of 10′ 7″ was set by Dominic Beaver in 2015.

Band Award Winners

Congratulations to last night’s band and chorus award winners that were recognized at the 2024 Spring Concert. Ethan Lukey received the John Philip Souza Award and the Band Booster Scholarship. Receiving most outstanding awards were Jazz band member Rusty Vonedhuevel, high school choir member Lilly Detrick, junior high choir member Rylinn Bruner, senior Katie Maier, junior Mya Lentz, sophomore Cadence DeLong, freshman Alexis West, 8th grader Amber Young, 7th grader Aubrey Deppen, 6th grader Nate Keating, and 5th grader Madeline Ginn. Receiving most improved awards were Jazz band member Gabe Jackson, high school choir member Aubrey Bodenmiller, junior high choir member Jenna Leist, senior Calen Woodward, junior Lilli McClenen, sophomore Carson West, freshmen Malachi Sano, 8th grader Kaylin Jolly, 7th grader Claire Holscher, 6th graders Brooklyn Grisez, and 5th grader Lexi Dershem.

If you were unable to check out the art show in person, you can chcek out all of our students creative works of art in a virtual show by clicking here.

Spring Band and Art Show

Hardin-Houston Local School will hold the Spring Band and Art Show on Tuesday, April 23rd with the band concert starting in the commons at 6:00 PM and the art show being held in the auxiliary gym from 5:00-8:00 PM. The order of performances will be 5th grade band, 6th grade band, junior high band, 7-12 choir, jazz band, and high school band.

Those unable to attend the art show can view a virtual art show by clicking here.

Teacher of the Year Nominations

Attention Parents, students, and staff, it’s that time of year to nominate deserving teachers for the Hardin-Houston Golden Teacher award. Each nomination form allows you to nominate one elementary teacher (K-6) and one junior high/high school teacher (7-12). All nominations must be submitted online by May 1st. Click here for the online nomination form.

Career Fair

The Houston FFA Chapter will host their second Career Fair on Friday, April 19th. The fair will begin at 12:00 PM on and extend to 5 PM that evening. Houston students may visit anytime and outside visitors are welcome from 3:00-5:00 PM. Approximately 30 different companies will be represented.