Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Students this is a reminder that if you drive to school you must purchase a parking pass. Parking Passes are $5 and can be purchased from Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Seniors: Please check your email for an important form from Mrs. York for the Yearbook to be filled out by next Friday.
- There will be a JH boys basketball meeting in Mr. Barlage’s room tomorrow from 3:10-4:45 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
- High School students: The Spring Blood Drive is coming up next month! If you will be sixteen years or older by the drive date of March 5th, you can sign up to donate. All sign ups will be done with Mrs. Merickel, so stop by her office or email her to reserve your spot! Every donation is important and is a selfless way to help others. And, remember, if you donate three times during high school you will earn your Red Cord to wear at graduation.
- Congratulations to Malaiya Gross on placing 1st at the District Public Speaking contest last night! Malaiya will now advance to the state contest on March 7th.
- Next week is National FFA week and that means dress up days to celebrate! Monday is sleepy farmer so wear your pajamas, Tuesday is stationed by the flag-wear red, white and blue, Wednesday is student vs teachers-students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students, Thursday is John Deere vs Kubota-wear green or orange and Friday is FFA Friday so show your spirit by wearing FFA gear or blue and gold!
- As part of National FFA Week, the FFA is hosting a free community breakfast on Saturday, February 28th from 9:00 -11:00 AM in the commons. Bring your family and enjoy a homemade breakfast prepared by FFA members!
- Drama Club-wake up rehearsal 3:30-6:00 PM.
Tuesday February 17, 2026
- 2 hr ED bell schedule-Muse Machine Assembly @ 2:00 PM.
- Students this is a reminder that if you drive to school you must purchase a parking pass. Parking Passes are $5 and can be purchased from Mrs. Garber in the office.
- High School students: The Spring Blood Drive is coming up next month! If you will be sixteen years or older by the drive date of March 5th, you can sign up to donate. All sign ups will be done with Mrs. Merickel, so stop by her office or email her to reserve your spot! Every donation is important and is a selfless way to help others. And, remember, if you donate three times during high school you will earn your Red Cord to wear at graduation.
- Seniors: Please check your email for an important form from Mrs. York for the Yearbook to be filled out by next Friday.
- Congratulations to this week’s Wildcat’s of the Week. These students have displayed our values of respect, success, and pride and are working to become the best version of themselves. Congratulations Coltynn Reineke and Tara Haverfield. Please come to the office following announcements.
- Congratulations to Konner Pleiman and Corbin Dulin for placing 8th at the District Ag Power Diagnostics Contest last week.
- Congratulations to Alexis West, Carter Sauvie, Danika Evans, Brennan Diehl, Briley Coleman-Welbaum, and Eliyah Hunter who competed in Solo & Ensemble on Saturday. They brought home 4 superior and 2 excellent ratings – way to go!
- Bus 16 students need to wait in the Commons after school for the rest of the week.
- There will be a prom planning meeting today afterschool in Mrs. Maier’s room for any junior who can attend.
- Track conditioning starts today from 3:15-4:15 PM.
- There will be a JH boys basketball meeting in Mr. Barlage’s room this Thursday from 3:10-4:45 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
- Tuesday School will be held in Mrs. Knouff’s classroom.
- Drama Club-ghost rehearsal 3:30-6:00 PM
- Junior High Baseball will have practice this evening from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Auxiliary Gym.
Friday February 13, 2026
- Seniors: Please check your email for an important form from Mrs. York for the Yearbook to be filled out by next Friday.
- High School students: The Spring Blood Drive is coming up next month! If you will be sixteen years or older by the drive date of March 5th, you can sign up to donate. All sign ups will be done with Mrs. Merickel, so stop by her office or email her to reserve your spot! Every donation is important and is a selfless way to help others. And, remember, if you donate three times during high school you will earn your Red Cord to wear at graduation.
- Sports today:
HS Boys @ Botkins 6:00 PM - Saturday activities:
JH Solo and Ensemble @ Arcanum
HS Girls @ New Bremen 11:00 AM
HS Boys vs. Franklin Monroe (Senior Night) 6:00 PM - No school on Monday-Have a great weekend!
Thursday February 12, 2026
- Mrs. McClurg’s 3rd period class please report to Ms. Kepler’s classroom today.
- Parent Teacher Conferences today from 4-7:30 PM. Adjusted bell schedule.
- Any 8th through 11th grade students who are interested in potentially earning college credits while in high school through the CCP program must attend the required meeting. The meeting is tonight. New CCP students will meet at 6:30 PM, and returning CCP students will meet at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the Commons. You and a parent must be there. Please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- High School students: The Spring Blood Drive is coming up next month! If you will be sixteen years or older by the drive date of March 5th, you can sign up to donate. All sign ups will be done with Mrs. Merickel, so stop by her office or email her to reserve your spot! Every donation is important and is a selfless way to help others. And, remember, if you donate three times during high school you will earn your Red Cord to wear at graduation.
- Seniors: Please check your email for an important form from Mrs. York for the Yearbook to be filled out by next Friday.
Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Just Write will meet today from 3-4:30 PM
- Drama Club-wake up rehearsal 4:30-6:00 PM
- Seniors: there are many new scholarship opportunities available on the school website. Deadlines are key, so make sure you give yourself adequate time to submit your materials before the listed dates. Be sure to check out all these opportunities out and get any help you need from Mrs. Merickel.
- High School students: The Spring Blood Drive is coming up next month! If you will be sixteen years or older by the drive date of March 5th, you can sign up to donate. All sign ups will be done with Mrs. Merickel, so stop by her office or email her to reserve your spot! Every donation is important and is a selfless way to help others. And, remember, if you donate three times during high school you will earn your Red Cord to wear at graduation.
- On Thursday we will operate on a modified schedule. All students will report to the commons at 8:00 AM. At that time we will view our 2nd prevention video. Your Wildcat Time teacher will take attendance in the commons. Following the prevention video your teachers have planned some success related activities for you. We will also have a 1 hour early dismissal for parent/teacher conferences. Your teachers will review the schedule with you.
Tuesday February 10, 2026
- In honor of FCCLA week this week is a spirit week
Today is Zoom Call day (dressy on top, casual on bottom)
Tomorrow is: White Lies (school appropriate)
Thursday: Neon Day
Friday: FCCLA Red and White Spirit Day!
Stay tooned for more activities we have planned throughout the week! - Any 8th through 11th grade students who are interested in potentially earning college credits while in high school through the CCP program must attend the required meeting. This will be held on Thursday February 12th. New CCP students will meet at 6:30 PM, and returning CCP students will meet at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the Commons. You and a parent must be there. Please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- Drama Club – Ghost rehearsal 3:30-6:00 PM
- Seniors: there are many new scholarship opportunities available on the school website. Deadlines are key, so make sure you give yourself adequate time to submit your materials before the listed dates. Be sure to check out all these opportunities out and get any help you need from Mrs. Merickel.
Monday February 9, 2026
- Congratulations to the 2026 Prom Court members: Junior attendants are Gracie Dershem, Hailey McCorkle, Tucker Chappe and Carter Sauvie. Prom Queen candidates are Skylar Bone, Lauryn Crim and Lauren Maier. Prom King candidates are Preston McDermit, Dominic Stangel and Dane Vanover.
- Any 8th through 11th grade students who are interested in potentially earning college credits while in high school through the CCP program must attend the required meeting. This will be held on Thursday February 12th. New CCP students will meet at 6:30 PM, and returning CCP students will meet at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the Commons. You and a parent must be there. Please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- Japanamania will meet today from 3-5 PM
- Have you tried band in the past and didn’t like it? Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument? Do you want to have more friends and be a part of the best team on campus? Join the band! There is a space for everyone in the Houston Band! Talk to Mr. Sheafer about joining
- Seniors: there are many new scholarship opportunities available on the school website. Deadlines are key, so make sure you give yourself adequate time to submit your materials before the listed dates. Be sure to check out all these opportunities out and get any help you need from Mrs. Merickel.
- Wildcat Time Meetings for today:
Softball in Mrs. Vondenhuevel’s classroom
NHS in the Media Center
Track in the Commons - Congratulations to this week’s Wildcat of the Week. This student has displayed our values of respect, success, and pride and are working to become the best version of themself. Congratulations Alexis West. Please come to the office following announcements.
- Congratulations to the 7th and 8th-grade Power of the Pen teams for their excellent performance Saturday at the District Competition at Tiffin. The 7th-grade team earned 4th place overall, with Callie Crump finishing 10th place. 8th graders, Willow Smith placed 11th, and Paisley McDermit placed 10th. Good job, writers!
- Congratulations to the following FCCLA students who competed at regional competition Saturday. Vera Kelly received silver in Job Interview. Claire Holscher, Bella Matos, and Lilly Niswonger received silver in Professional Presentation. Rylinn Bruner, Chole Cantril, and Leigha Larger received Gold in Sports Nutrition. Kayson Hines and Teagan Rauch received gold in Entrepreneurship.
- This week is National FCCLA Week and FCCLA will be hosting a spirit week!
Today is Jersey day
Tomorrow is Zoom Call day (dressy on top, casual on bottom)
Wednesday: White Lies (school appropriate)
Thursday: Neon Day
Friday: FCCLA Red and White Spirit Day!
Stay tuned for more activities we have planned throughout the week!
Thursday February 5, 2026
- Drama Club-wake up rehearsal 3:30-6:00 PM
- NHS members: we will hold our next meeting on Monday February 9th during Wildcat Time. We will meet in the media center. Please plan accordingly.
- Any 8th through 11th grade students who are interested in potentially earning college credits while in high school through the CCP program must attend the required meeting. This will be held on Thursday February 12th. New CCP students will meet at 6:30 PM, and returning CCP students will meet at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the Commons. You and a parent must be there. Please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- Sports tonight:
Freshman Boys @ Arcanum 4:45 PM
JH Boys tournament -7th grade boys vs. Anna 6:00 PM
HS Girls @ Botkins 6:00 PM
Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Juniors check your Google Classroom page for the prom theme for this year. Also, the ballot for prom court has also been released and voting will remain open until Wednesday at 3:00 PM. The first prom planning meeting will take place on Thursday right after school in Mrs. Maier’s room.
- Any 8th through 11th grade students who are interested in potentially earning college credits while in high school through the CCP program must attend the required meeting. This will be held on Thursday February 12th. New CCP students will meet at 6:30 PM, and returning CCP students will meet at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the Commons. You and a parent must be there. Please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Juniors check your Google Classroom page for the prom theme for this year. Also, the ballot for prom court has also been released and voting will remain open until Wednesday at 3:00 PM. The first prom planning meeting will take place on Thursday right after school in Mrs. Maier’s room.
- Any 8th through 11th grade students who are interested in potentially earning college credits while in high school through the CCP program must attend the required meeting. This will be held on Thursday February 12th. New CCP students will meet at 6:30 PM, and returning CCP students will meet at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the Commons. You and a parent must be there. Please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- Tuesday school will be held in Mrs. Maier’s classroom
- Sports today:
HS Boys vs. Russia 6:00 PM – animal print is the theme for tonight’s game