Friday April 26, 2024
  • Wildcat time meetings for today:
    Student Council and Class Officer voting

  • JH Cheer tryout packets are available in the office. If you signed up to try out for JH Cheer next year please stop by the office and pick up a new packet.

  • HS volleyball summer league t-shirt money is due today. Please bring those payments to the office.

  • Just Write will meet today from 3-4:30 PM

  • Saturday School tomorrow morning in Ms. Heitkamp’s classroom

  • Edison State Community College is hosting a Manufacturing Camp for students ages 12 through 16. Construct a Battle Bot, learn about 3D printing, as well as using design software, welding, and using hand tools. If this sounds fun and interesting, please stop by the office to pick up information

  • 8th through 11th grade students: many of you who want to take CCP courses here at school next year still have not come in and signed your Edison registration. If you do not come in and register, you will not be able to earn the college credit. So, be sure to stop by and see Mrs. Merickel ASAP to do this. If you are not sure if you have registered or not, please stop by or email to ask.

  • High schoolers…another volunteering opportunity. Do Good ministries is seeking volunteers to help with a fundraiser for their upcoming expansion project. The fundraiser begins Tuesday April 30th and runs through May 10th, so it is happening quickly. You do not need to be there multiple days, you can volunteer for one day or more. If you have time in your evenings that you would be willing and able to donate, please see or email Mrs. Merickel for more information.

  • Sports today:
    Softball vs. Franklin Monroe 5:00 PM
    HS Track @ Newton 6:00 PM

  • Saturday Sports:
    Baseball @ Celina (DH) 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
    JV Softball @ Bellefontaine 12:00 PM
Thursday April 25, 2024
  • High School Students: There is an opportunity this summer to get some volunteer hours in and to qualify for the Houston Community Association’s scholarships. They need helpers to work at the Houston Food Booth at the Shelby County Fair. Please check your email and find the link that was emailed to you from Mrs. Merickel. Get signed up, get some volunteer hours for your resume, and get yourself qualified for the scholarship. See Mrs. Merickel with any questions.

  • Seniors: you have been emailed a link to the Graduation Survey. This is how your graduation plans and scholarships get announced at graduation, so be sure to take a couple short minutes to complete this. Deadline is Friday May 3rd.

  • Edison State Community College is hosting a Manufacturing Camp for students ages 12 through 16. Construct a Battle Bot, learn about 3D printing, as well as using design software, welding, and using hand tools. If this sounds fun and interesting, please stop by the office to pick up information

  • Sports today:
    JH Track @ home 4:30 PM
    JV Softball vs. Versailles 5:00 PM
    Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball @ Russia 5:00 PM
Wednesday April 24, 2024
  • High School Students: There is an opportunity this summer to get some volunteer hours in and to qualify for the Houston Community Association’s scholarships. They need helpers to work at the Houston Food Booth at the Shelby County Fair. Please check your email and find the link that was emailed to you from Mrs. Merickel. Get signed up, get some volunteer hours for your resume, and get yourself qualified for the scholarship. See Mrs. Merickel with any questions.

  • Seniors: you have been emailed a link to the Graduation Survey. This is how your graduation plans and scholarships get announced at graduation, so be sure to take a couple short minutes to complete this. Deadline is Friday May 3rd.

  • Edison State Community College is hosting a Manufacturing Camp for students ages 12 through 16. Construct a Battle Bot, learn about 3D printing, as well as using design software, welding, and using hand tools. If this sounds fun and interesting, please stop by the office to pick up information
Tuesday April 23, 2024
  • High School Students: There is an opportunity this summer to get some volunteer hours in and to qualify for the Houston Community Association’s scholarships. They need helpers to work at the Houston Food Booth at the Shelby County Fair. Please check your email and find the link that was emailed to you from Mrs. Merickel. Get signed up, get some volunteer hours for your resume, and get yourself qualified for the scholarship. See Mrs. Merickel with any questions.

  • Seniors: you have been emailed a link to the Graduation Survey. This is how your graduation plans and scholarships get announced at graduation, so be sure to take a couple short minutes to complete this. Deadline is Friday May 3rd.

  • 6th through 11th grade students wanting to apply for Student Council, please be sure to submit your yellow application paper by the deadline, which is this Wednesday. If you still need an application, you can pick one up in the main office.

  • The Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation, or SCARF, is looking for volunteers to help with their outreach events this summer. If you enjoy animals and would like to help, stop by the office to get a flyer with the dates and types of help needed.

  • Edison State Community College is hosting a Manufacturing Camp for students ages 12 through 16. Construct a Battle Bot, learn about 3D printing, as well as using design software, welding, and using hand tools. If this sounds fun and interesting, please stop by the office to pick up information

  • Teacher Superlatives
    Most Caffeinated- Mr. Bayless and Mrs. Tannyhill
    Best Classroom Decor- Mr. Barlage & Mrs. Chappie
    Most Likely to be Mistaken for a Student- Mr. Hausfeld & Ms. Rappold
    Most Likely to Survive the Apocalypse- Deputy Booth & Mrs. Heitkamp
    Most Likely to be Dancing- Mr. Bayless & Mrs. Paulus
    Most school Spirit- Mr. Bayless & Mrs. Heitkamp
    Most Likely to Win a Rap Battle- Mr. Bayless and Mrs. Tannyhill
    Drama King/Queen- Mr. Hausfeld & Mrs. Tannyhill
    Biggest bromance- Mr. Barlage & Mr. Hausfeld
    Dynamic Duo- Mrs. McClurg & Mrs. Paulus

  • Tuesday School will be in Mr. Brown’s classroom today

    Art and Band Show tonight at 6:00

Monday April 22, 2024
  • 6th through 11th grade students wanting to apply for Student Council, please be sure to submit your yellow application paper by the deadline, which is this Wednesday. If you still need an application, you can pick one up in the main office.

  • The Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation, or SCARF, is looking for volunteers to help with their outreach events this summer. If you enjoy animals and would like to help, stop by the office to get a flyer with the dates and types of help needed.

  • High School Students: There is an opportunity this summer to get some volunteer hours in and to qualify for the Houston Community Association’s scholarships. They need helpers to work at the Houston Food Booth at the Shelby County Fair. Please check your email and find the link that was emailed to you from Mrs. Merickel. Get signed up, get some volunteer hours for your resume, and get yourself qualified for the scholarship. See Mrs. Merickel with any questions.

  • Seniors: you have been emailed a link to the Graduation Survey. This is how your graduation plans and scholarships get announced at graduation, so be sure to take a couple short minutes to complete this. Deadline is Friday May 3rd.

  • Sports tonight
    JH Track @ Arcanum 4:30 PM
    Baseball vs. Franklin Monroe 5:00 PM
Friday April 19, 2024
  • Roll the Dice today 3-5:30 PM

  • The Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation, or SCARF, is looking for volunteers to help with their outreach events this summer. If you enjoy animals and would like to help, stop by the office to get a flyer with the dates and types of help needed.

  • In preparation for next year, the Houston High School Student Council is seeking members. If you are currently in 6th through 11th grade, you can apply. 5 members will be selected from each grade level. Come to the main office and pick up a yellow paper. This sheet is due Wednesday April 24th, and it requires you to get both a parent and teacher to sign off, so make sure to pick it up this week so you have time to get it turned in. Any questions, please see Mrs. Merickel.

  • High School Class Officer sign up sheets are available in the office. Please see Mrs Garber if you are interested.

  • Wildcat Time meeting for today-FCCLA will meet in Mrs. Pleiman’s classroom

  • Sports today:
    HS Track @ Ansonia 4:30 PM
    JH Track @ New Bremen 4:30 PM
    Varsity softball @ Botkins 5:00 PM
    JV Softball @ Botkins 6:30 PM

  • Saturday Sports
    Baseball @ Covington 5:00 PM

  • Saturday School tomorrow morning in Dr. Kellersmith’s classroom

  • Saturday Sports:
    Baseball and Softball DH @ Ridgemont 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Thursday April 18, 2024
  • Just Write will meet today from 3-4:30 PM

  • MUCHAS GRACIAS Houston High School!!!! Spanish Circle has collected 253 pairs of solar eclipse glasses to be donated to South America. This is the last call for donations. Please bring any remaining glasses to be donated by Monday, April 22nd.

  • In preparation for next year, the Houston High School Student Council is seeking members. If you are currently in 6th through 11th grade, you can apply. 5 members will be selected from each grade level. Come to the main office and pick up a yellow paper. This sheet is due Wednesday April 24th, and it requires you to get both a parent and teacher to sign off, so make sure to pick it up this week so you have time to get it turned in. Any questions, please see Mrs. Merickel.

  • HS Class Officer sign up sheets are available in the office. Please see Mrs. Garber if you are interested.

  • Congratulations Jackie Earl for setting a new Junior High school record by vaulting 10’8” at the Ansonia Cub Relays on April 16.
Wednesday April 18, 2024
  • In preparation for next year, the Houston High School Student Council is seeking members. If you are currently in 6th through 11th grade, you can apply. 5 members will be selected from each grade level. Come to the main office and pick up a yellow paper. This sheet is due Wednesday April 24th, and it requires you to get both a parent and teacher to sign off, so make sure to pick it up this week so you have time to get it turned in. Any questions, please see Mrs. Merickel.

  • Class Officer sign up sheets for next school year are available in the office. Please stop in the office to sign up if you are interested in being a Class Officer for HS grades 9-12.
Tuesday April 16, 2024
  • We have a bus running late this morning, please hold attendance and lunch count until it arrives.

  • In preparation for next year, the Houston High School Student Council is seeking members. If you are currently in 6th through 11th grade, you can apply. 5 members will be selected from each grade level. Come to the main office and pick up a yellow paper. This sheet is due Wednesday April 24th, and it requires you to get both a parent and teacher to sign off, so make sure to pick it up this week so you have time to get it turned in. Any questions, please see Mrs. Merickel.

  • Class Officer sign up sheets for next school year are available in the office. Please stop in the office to sign up if you are interested in being a Class Officer for HS grades 9-12.

  • Grades 8-11 girls volleyball summer league schedules are available in the office. Please stop by the office to sign up if you were not at the meeting on Friday.

  • Today, there will be a face off between Gabe Stangel and Kegan Breslford versus Mr. Judy and Mr. Maier in cornhole! 5th period PE class. Who will have bragging rights?

  • Sports today:
    HS Track @ Ft. Loramie 4:30 PM
    JH Track @ Ansonia 4:30 PM
    Baseball vs. Russia 5:00 PM
    JV Softball vs. Spencerville 5:00 PM
Monday April 15, 2024
  • Congratulations to Alyssa Sweargin for receiving Artist of the Week on Artsonia. Her work will be featured for this week on their homepage as well as a gift certificate and plaque for her art. Thank you to all who got on and voted for Alyssa to help her win this award.

  • In preparation for next year, the Houston High School Student Council is seeking members. If you are currently in 6th through 11th grade, you can apply. 5 members will be selected from each grade level. Come to the main office and pick up a yellow paper. This sheet is due Wednesday April 24th, and it requires you to get both a parent and teacher to sign off, so make sure to pick it up this week so you have time to get it turned in. Any questions, please see Mrs. Merickel.

  • Class Officer sign up sheets for next school year are available in the office. Please stop in the office to sign up if you are interested in being a Class Officer for HS grades 9-12.

  • Grades 8-11 girls volleyball summer league schedules are available in the office. Please stop by the office to sign up if you were not at the meeting on Friday.

  • Japanamania will meet today from 3-5 PM.

  • Sports tonight:
    JV Softball @ Jackson Center 5:00PM
    Varsity Softball vs. Jackson Center 5:00 PM
    Baseball vs. Jackson Center 5:00 PM