Wednesday October 7, 2026
- The Houston Junior High Student Council invites all our 7th and 8th grade students to the 2026 Junior High Dance: Harvest Moondance
Date: Friday October 16
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Cost: Tickets are $3 at the door - Students who want to join the Arts Appreciation Club: membership forms and dues need to be submitted by Friday, October 9th. If you need a paper form, see Mrs. McClurg. To register online, check your email for the registration link.
- Juniors: Chicken dinner ticket sales end Monday, October 12th. Please return all money for sold tickets and any unsold tickets to Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Mertz by 3:00 PM Monday. You may also request additional tickets if you need more.
Tuesday October 6, 2026
- Juniors: Chicken dinner ticket sales end Monday, October 12th. Please return all money for sold tickets and any unsold tickets to Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Mertz by 3:00 Monday. You may also request additional tickets if you need more.
- Students who want to join the Arts Appreciation Club: membership forms and dues need to be submitted by Friday, October 9. If you need a paper form, see Mrs. McClurg. To register online, check your email for the registration link.
- Tuesday school will be held in Mr. Fledderjohann’s classroom
- The Chess Club will meet today after school in Mrs. Vondenhuevel’s room.
- Juniors and Seniors who are going on the Wright State trip tomorrow, be sure to be here on time and wear comfortable shoes. Also, do not forget to bring payment for your lunch. See Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- Congratulations to Houston’s Academia Team for defeating Fort Loramie and Botkins last night. Way to go CATS!
- Congratulations to the JV volleyball team for their win over Newton!
- Sports today:
JH Volleyball @ Ft. Loramie 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball @ Ft. Loramie 5:30 PM
Monday October 5, 2026
- The Student Council held their officer elections on Friday. Here are this year’s officers:
President: Kaia Kellersmith
Vice-President: Zoey Kinsella
Secretary: Teagan Rauch
Treasurer: Kelseigh Hughes - The Student Council is excited to present Harvest Moondance for our Junior High Students on Friday October 16th. Tickets for the dance are $3 apiece, payable at the door. The dance will be from 7:00-8:30 PM. We hope to see all our 7th and 8th grade students there!
- Students who want to join the Arts Appreciation Club: membership forms and dues need to be submitted by Friday, October 9. If you need a paper form, see Mrs. McClurg. To register online, check your email for the registration link.
- The Chess Club will meet Tuesday after school in Mrs. Vondenhuevel’s room.
- Wildcat Time meetings for today:
NHS in the Media Center - The cross-country team competed at Botkins this weekend. We had 7 PR’s and 3 other season best times. The high school girls finished seventh with top finisher being Ava Mowery the high school Boys top finisher was Johnathon Young. The junior high top finishers were Tiffanie Pleiman and Zack Stephenson
- Sports today:
HS Volleyball vs. Newton 5:30 PM
Friday October 2, 2026
- PAJHS Inductions will begin this morning at 8:15 AM.
- Dr. K’s 3rd period go to study hall in the Media Center
- Dr. K’s 4th period go to Mr. Borchers’ room
- Dr. K’s WT go to Mr. Barlage’s room
- Yearbook applications are due to Mrs. York today. Please make sure you deliver them today.
- Any Freshman or Senior who didn’t meet with Jostens please stop by the office for a packet. Cap and Gown orders are due by October 13th. Class Ring orders by Oct. 6th and Letterman Jackets orders by Oct. 16th.
- Tonight is the annual FFA Fall Fest from 5-8 PM in the back parking lot. Back again this year is the corn hole tournament. Sign up for this event by the end of the day today for $5 a team of 2. Those interested can sign up with Mrs. Garber in the office.
- The FFA will be hosting a flag football game free to grades 7-12 this Friday during Fall Fest. Each grade level can sign up with 7-15 players in the office with Mrs. Garber. All grades levels planning to play need to be signed up by noon today.
- Wildcat Time meetings for today:
Student Council in the Media Center - Seniors in the National Honor Society, our next meeting is Monday October 5th during Wildcat Time. We are finalizing plans for our Induction Ceremony, so please ensure you are here for this important meeting.
- Saturday sports:
Cross Country @ Botkins 10:00 AM - Saturday School will be held tomorrow morning in Mrs. Vondenhuevel’s classroom.
- Sunday Activities:
The HS Band will perform at the Minster Oktoberfest parade at 2:00 PM. Please vote Houston as the #1 band during the parade!
Thursday October 1, 2026
- Juniors: There’s only 11 days left to sell Chicken Dinners. Please see Mrs. Mertz or Mrs. Maier for additional tickets or to turn in your money.
- Any Freshman or Senior who didn’t meet with Jostens please stop by the office for a packet. Cap and Gown orders are due by October 13th. Class Ring orders by October 6th and Letterman Jackets orders by October 16th.
- Student Council members: our next meeting is Friday during Wildcat Time. We will elect officers and decide the Junior High Dance theme.
- Seniors in the National Honor Society, our next meeting is Monday October 5th during Wildcat Time. We are finalizing plans for our Induction Ceremony, so please ensure you are here for this important meeting.
- This Friday is the annual FFA Fall Fest from 5-8 PM in the back parking lot. Back again this year is the corn hole tournament. Sign up for this event throughout the week with the cost of $5 a team of 2. Those interested can sign up with Mrs. Garber in the office.
- The FFA will be hosting a flag football game free to grades 7-12 this Friday during Fall Fest. Each grade level can sign up with 7-15 players in the office with Mrs. Garber. All grades levels planning to play need to be signed up by noon on Friday.
- Congratulations to Laney White on an incredible performance at the Southwest District Division II golf tournament yesterday. Laney finished third overall scoring an 81 for her 18 holes. Laney was one of only two individuals to move on after the District Tournament to the OHSAA State Tournament that will be held in Akron at Firestone Country Club.
- Sports today:
JH Volleyball vs. Russia 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball vs. Russia 5:30 PM
Wednesday September 30, 2026
- This Friday is the annual FFA Fall Fest from 5-8 PM in the back parking lot. Back again this year is the corn hole tournament. Sign up for this event throughout the week with the cost of $5 a team of 2. Those interested can sign up with Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Who likes flag football? FFA will be hosting a flag football game free to grades 7-12 this Friday during Fall Fest. Each grade level can sign up with 7-15 players in the office with Mrs. Garber. All grades levels planning to play need to be signed up by noon on Friday
- Dr. Kellersmith’s 3rd period class will report to study hall today in the Media Center.
- Dr. Kellersmith’s 6th period class will go to Mr. Fledderjohann’s classroom today.
- Goodluck to Laney White as she competes in the District Golf Tournament today at Heatherwoode Golf Course in Springboro.
Tuesday September 29, 2026
- Jostens will be here today to meet with Freshman and Seniors beginning at 1:00 PM
- This Friday is the annual FFA Fall Fest from 5-8pm in the back parking lot. Back again this year is the corn hole tournament. Sign up for this event throughout the week with the cost of $5 a team of 2. Those interested can sign up with Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Who likes flag football? FFA will be hosting a flag football game free to grades 7-12 this Friday during Fall Fest. Each grade level can sign up with 7-15 players in the office with Mrs. Garber. All grades levels planning to play need to be signed up by noon on Friday
- The cross country team competed at Versailles on Saturday. We had 6 runners set a new PR. Congratulations to Brennan, Nate, Konner, Jayden, Johnathon and Lyla. We also had 3 other runners with season best times. Top finishers for HS were Konner and Ava. JH top finishers were Emma and Zach.
- Sports today:
JH Volleyball @ Jackson Center 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball @ Jackson Center 5:30 PM
Monday September 28, 2026
- The National Honor Society held their officer elections last week. The positions elected are:
President: Kaia Kellersmith
Vice-President: Konner Pleiman
Secretary: Heidi Jenkins
Treasurer: Alexis West
Senior Rep: Peyton Mummey - This Friday is the annual FFA Fall Fest from 5-8pm in the back parking lot. Back again this year is the corn hole tournament. Sign up for this event throughout the week with the cost of $5 a team of 2. Those interested can sign up with Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Who likes flag football? FFA will be hosting a flag football game free to grades 7-12 this Friday during Fall Fest. Each grade level can sign up with 7-15 players in the office with Mrs. Garber. All grades levels planning to play need to be signed up by noon on Friday.
- Juniors and Seniors: you received an email from Mrs. Merickel regarding our upcoming trip to Wright State University. If you would like to go, please be sure to respond to the email or talk to Mrs. Merickel in-person to attend this valuable and fun experience. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday September 30th.
- Muse Machine assembly today @ 2:00 PM. We will operate on a 1 hr early dismissal bell schedule today.
- The JV Golf Team ended their season on Friday with the lowest JV score in school history (a 185 from the yellow tees). Leading the team was Kyle Ryan with a 42. Kody Nation and Trenton Hartings each added 45’s. Aiden Cole added a 53. The JV team finished their season with a 18-5 record.
- Congratulations to this week’s Wildcats of the Week. These students have displayed our values of respect, success, and pride and are working to become the best version of themself. Congratulations Aaron Bales and Dustin Hilyard. Please come to the office following announcements.
Friday September 25, 2026
- Juniors- you only have a couple weeks left until the chicken dinner fundraiser is over! Don’t forget to go out this weekend and sell, sell, sell. You can turn in money for sold tickets or request additional tickets from Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Mertz at any time.
- Juniors and Seniors: you received an email from Mrs. Merickel regarding our upcoming trip to Wright State University. If you would like to go, please be sure to respond to the email or talk to Mrs. Merickel in-person to attend this valuable and fun experience. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday September 30th.
- Your Wildcat Band will perform tonight at the Loramie football game alongside the Russia, Loramie, Fairlawn, and Jackson Center bands. With 140+ musicians, precise drill, an awesome dance, and the music of Bruno Mars, this is a show you do NOT want to miss!
- Saturday School will be held in Mr. Brown’s classroom tomorrow
- Anyone interested in joining the yearbook team can attend the yearbook meeting in Mrs. York’s room during wildcat Time.
- Wildcat Time meetings for today:
HS Baseball in Mr. Borchers’ Room
Academia in Dr. K’s room
Yearbook in Mrs. York’s room - Sports today:
JV Golf @ Shelby Oaks 4:00 PM - Saturday Sports:
CC @ Versailles 9:00
JH Volleyball vs. Ansonia 10:00 PM
HS Volleyball @ Ansonia 10:00 PM
Thursday September 24, 2026
- Juniors and Seniors: you received an email from Mrs. Merickel regarding our upcoming trip to Wright State University. If you would like to go, please be sure to respond to the email or talk to Mrs. Merickel in-person to attend this valuable and fun experience. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday September 30th.
- Congratulations to the officers of the Philip Abbott Junior Honor Society for the 2026-2027 school year. President: Cambrynn Rauch; Vice President: Alexis Rust; and Secretary: Nolan Ludwig. The induction of new members will take place on Friday, October 2nd.
- Any Houston student that goes to either the JH or HS volleyball game today will get in free. The Wildcats are taking on the Botkins Trojans, get entrance to the games for free and support the teams. JH starts at 5:00 PM, HS will start at 5:30 PM
- There will be a HS Boys Baseball meeting on Friday during Wildcat Time Mr. Borchers’ classroom.
- Sports today:
JH Volleyball vs. Botkins 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball vs. Botkins 5:30 PM