Monday March 18, 2024
- Japanamania will meet today from 3-5 PM
- Thanks to all the staff and students who donated at the National Honor Society’s Spring Blood Drive. We had 50 successful donations and 25 first-time donors! Again, thanks to all of you who gave the gift of life.
- If you have not yet purchased your prom ticket, they are now on sale. Students are not permitted to sign up at a table for dinner until they have purchased tickets, so get your friends together and see Mrs. Garber in the office today! Last day to purchase tickets is March 27th.
- Prom date forms are available in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. The form along with a picture of your date are due back to the office by Tuesday April 2nd.
- Don’t forget to purchase your after prom tickets. $10 presale and $12 at the door. We have some great prizes this year such as a chance to win 2 tickets to Zach Bryan, 2 tickets to Country Concert, an IPad, Laptop and many cash prizes. Also ANY student who buys their ticket presale will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 cash prize. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Congratulations to the following students who competed in the FCCLA Regional Competition this past weekend.
Sophia Waesch received a Gold rating in Chapter Service Project Portfolio
Sara Loraine and Dylan Shaffer received a Gold rating in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Sophia Sharp and Bell Shultz received a Gold rating in Focus on Children - Congratulations to the FFA Chapter on being named one of the top 10 chapters in the State of Ohio. Our FFA Chapter was also rated a gold chapter, and a top 10 chapter in the Building Communities and Strengthening Agriculture areas. Special shout out to Katie Maier and Ethan Lukey for helping fill out the application, and who will go on to interview for these awards next week.
- Sports today:
JV Softball scrimmage at Piqua has been cancelled.
Friday March 15, 2024
- Houston Juniors are announcing the sale of Prom tickets for “Tangled”. Tickets are on sale TODAY through March 27th. All tickets are $30.00 which includes dinner. See Mrs. Garber in the office to get your tickets and sign up for table seating.
- Don’t forget to purchase your after prom tickets. $10 presale and $12 at the door. We have some great prizes this year such as a chance to win 2 tickets to Zach Bryan, 2 tickets to Country Concert, an IPad, Laptop and many cash prizes. Also ANY student who buys their ticket presale will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 cash prize. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Junior High Cheer- the clinic dates & tryouts are being postponed. HS Cheer tryouts are still on as scheduled.
- Just Write will meet today from 3-4:30 PM
- The weight room will close at 4:45 PM today.
- Tonight the band performs at the District Band Contest at Troy HS at 5:30 PM. If you see a band member today, wish them luck!
- Saturday School tomorrow morning will be held in Mr. Hausfeld’s classroom.
- Your music trivia question for today is……
Thursday March 14, 2024
- Ms. Heitkamp’s 3rd period Health class, please report to her classroom today.
- Houston Juniors are announcing the sale of Prom tickets for “Tangled”. Tickets are on sale TODAY through March 27th. All tickets are $30.00 which includes dinner. See Mrs. Garber in the office to get your tickets and sign up for table seating.
- Don’t forget to purchase your after prom tickets. $10 presale and $12 at the door. We have some great prizes this year such as a chance to win 2 tickets to Zach Bryan, 2 tickets to Country Concert, an IPad, Laptop and many cash prizes. Also ANY student who buys their ticket presale will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 cash prize. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- JH and HS students this is a reminder that you are not to use the elementary hallway when changing classes or leaving the commons area after lunch. This is in reference to the hallway by Mrs. Smith’s art room, Mrs. New’s computer lab, and Mrs. Stephens’s music room. If you are traveling to or from the commons or Ms. Rappold’s room you must use the front hallway by the office and cut across the commons. Thank you for your cooperation.
- The National Honor Society’s Spring Blood Drive is today! If you are donating, please consult your green slip you received yesterday and report to the gym at that time. Continue to hydrate this morning up until your donation time.
- Winter Sports awards are tonight at 6:00 PM
Wednesday March 14, 2024
- Kona Ice will be here tomorrow.
- Houston Juniors are announcing the sale of Prom tickets for “Tangled”. Tickets are on sale TODAY through March 27th. All tickets are $30.00 which includes dinner. See Mrs. Garber in the office to get your tickets and sign up for table seating.
- Don’t forget to purchase your after prom tickets. $10 presale and $12 at the door. We have some great prizes this year such as a chance to win 2 tickets to Zach Bryan, 2 tickets to Country Concert, an IPad, Laptop and many cash prizes. Also ANY student who buys their ticket presale will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 cash prize. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Cheerleading try-outs are March 22nd. If you’re interested in trying out please stop by the office to sign up and pick up a packet. Cheer packets are due March 21st.
- JH and HS students this is a reminder that you are not to use the elementary hallway when changing classes or leaving the commons area after lunch. This is in reference to the hallway by Mrs. Smith’s art room, Mrs. New’s computer lab, and Mrs. Stephens’s music room. If you are traveling to or from the commons or Ms. Rappold’s room you must use the front hallway by the office and cut across the commons. Thank you for your cooperation.
- The Blood Drive is tomorrow! Donors, please remember to prepare yourself by eating foods high in protein and vitamins. Fortified foods, such as cereal can help. Hydration is the word of the week! Drink lots of water and other non-caffeinated beverages! Ensure you will have a full breakfast on the day of your donation, to best prepare yourself for a successful day! Thanks in advance for preparing yourself and your body for your donation!
Tuesday March 12, 2024
- Houston Juniors are announcing the sale of Prom tickets for “Tangled”. Tickets are on sale TODAY through March 27th. All tickets are $30.00 which includes dinner. See Mrs. Garber in the office to get your tickets and sign up for table seating.
- After-Prom tickets are now on sale! Tickets are $10.00 presale and $12.00 at the door. ANY student who buys their ticket presale will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 cash prize. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Congratulations to our equine judging team for placing 16th at the invitational last Wednesday! Special shout out to Hailey McCorkle for placing 23rd individually out of over 300 participants for her first ever time competing in the contest! Way to go!
- JH and HS students this is a reminder that you are not to use the elementary hallway when changing classes or leaving the commons area after lunch. This is in reference to the hallway by Mrs. Smith’s art room, Mrs. New’s computer lab, and Mrs. Stephens’s music room. If you are traveling to or from the commons or Ms. Rappold’s room you must use the front hallway by the office and cut across the commons. Thank you for your cooperation.
- The Blood Drive is this Thursday! Donors, please remember to prepare yourself by eating foods high in protein and vitamins. Fortified foods, such as cereal can help. Hydration is the word of the week! Drink lots of water and other non-caffeinated beverages! Ensure you will have a full breakfast on the day of your donation, to best prepare yourself for a successful day! Thanks in advance for preparing yourself and your body for your donation!
- Kona Ice will be here on Thursday.
- Tuesday School will be in Mr. Knouff’s classroom
- Softball scrimmage at Wapak 5:00 PM
Monday March 11, 2024
- Houston Juniors are announcing the sale of Prom tickets for “Tangled”. Tickets are on sale TODAY through March 27th. All tickets are $30.00 which includes dinner. See Mrs. Garber in the office to get your tickets and sign up for table seating.
- After-Prom tickets are now on sale! Tickets are $10.00 presale and $12.00 at the door. ANY student who buys their ticket presale will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 cash prize. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- The weight room will be closing at 4:45 PM today
- Breakfast Club will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM
Friday March 8, 2024
- Roll the Dice will meet today from 3-5:30 PM
- The Dodgeball tournament is today at 5:00 PM. Students are not permitted to stay after school for this event. The Athletic Complex doors will open at 4:45 PM for teams to arrive.
- Prom and After Prom tickets will go on sale beginning Monday March 11th.
- The National Honor Society’s Spring Blood Drive is coming up on Thursday March 14th. If you still have a permission slip to turn in to secure your donation time, please bring it in ASAP. Anyone else who needs an appointment time, please see or email Mrs. Merickel today!
- Washington DC payments are due in the office today. Please bring your payment to the office at this time.
- Saturday School will be held tomorrow morning in Mrs. York’s classroom
- High School students: 2023 Houston graduate and current Yale University student Bryce Sauvie, is coming to make a presentation. We are encouraging all current Freshman through Juniors who are planning to go to a university or four-year college to attend this informational meeting. Bryce will be sharing valuable information on how you can go from the small school of Houston to a prestigious college after graduation. If you want to attend, please fill out the short survey emailed to you. The last day to complete the survey so you can attend the presentation is today.
- Seniors: The Houston Scholarship Packet is due today by 3:00 PM. There are also many other scholarships that are coming up due this month, so be sure to check out what is available.
- Students attending the Workforce Partnership Power Lunch please report to the Connector following announcements.
- This weeks trivia question is…..
Thursday March 7, 2024
- Just Write will meet today from 3-4:30 PM
- Spanish Circle movie night is tonight from 6-8:15 PM
- Cheerleading try-out sign ups are in the office. Please stop by to sign up and get a try-out packet.
- Washington DC payments are due in the office by Friday.
- The National Honor Society’s Spring Blood Drive is coming up on Thursday March 14th. If you still have a permission slip to turn in to secure your donation time, please bring it in ASAP. Anyone else who needs an appointment time, please see or email Mrs. Merickel today!
- High School students: 2023 Houston graduate and current Yale University student Bryce Sauvie, is coming to make a presentation. We are encouraging all current Freshman through Juniors who are planning to go to a university or four-year college to attend this informational meeting. Bryce will be sharing valuable information on how you can go from the small school of Houston to a prestigious college after graduation. If you want to attend, please fill out the short survey emailed to you.
- Seniors: The Houston Scholarship Packet is due Friday at 3:00 PM. There are also many other scholarships that are coming up due this month, so be sure to check out what is available.
Wednesday March 6, 2024
- Seniors: The Houston Scholarship Packet is due in one week. Please ensure all your materials are submitted by 3:00 PM on Friday March 8th. See Mrs. Merickel for help or with questions.
- The National Honor Society’s Spring Blood Drive is coming up on Thursday March 14th. If you still have a permission slip to turn in to secure your donation time, please bring it in ASAP. Anyone else who needs an appointment time, please see or email Mrs. Merickel today!
- Washington DC payments are due in the office by Friday
- High School students: 2023 Houston graduate and current Yale University student Bryce Sauvie, is coming to make a presentation. We are encouraging all current Freshman through Juniors who are planning to go to a university or four-year college to attend this informational meeting. Bryce will be sharing valuable information on how you can go from the small school of Houston to a prestigious college after graduation. If you want to attend, please fill out the short survey emailed to you.
- Seniors: The Houston Scholarship Packet is due Friday at 3:00 PM. There are also many other scholarships that are coming up due this month, so be sure to check out what is available.
Tuesday March 5, 2024
- This morning there will be two meetings for upperclassmen. Seniors will meet in the Commons at 10:00 AM for information on the Barnes Trust. Juniors will meet in Mr. Barlage’s room at 10:15 for a college budgeting presentation.
- Seniors: The Houston Scholarship Packet is due in one week. Please ensure all your materials are submitted by 3:00 PM on Friday March 8th. See Mrs. Merickel for help or with questions.
- The National Honor Society’s Spring Blood Drive is coming up on Thursday March 14th. If you still have a permission slip to turn in to secure your donation time, please bring it in ASAP. Anyone else who needs an appointment time, please see or email Mrs. Merickel today!
- Washington DC payments are due in the office by Friday
- Tuesday School will be held in Mr. Borcher’s classroom today.