Friday April 17, 2026
- Roll the Dice will meet today from 3-5:30 PM
- Seniors: it is time to make the final scholarship push. Be sure to check out the new scholarships listed on the Counselor’s Office section of the school website. Most of these are due in the next two weeks, so you still have time to get these applications submitted!
- Current high school students: if you have an interest in law enforcement or criminal justice, the Sidney Police Department is holding their Teen Police Academy this summer. This free, three-day event will get you immersed in the many aspects of what a real-life Police department does. Lunch is provided all three days. If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel for more information.
- Sports today:
Softball @ Bradford 5:00 PM
Baseball @ Parkway 5:00 PM - Saturday School will be held tomorrow in Dr. Kellersmith’s classroom.
- Saturday sports
Track @ Minster 9:00 AM
JH Track @ Milton Union 9:30 AM
Baseball vs. New Knoxville 11:00 AM
Softball @ Graham 11:00 AM
Thursday April 16, 2026
- Seniors: it is time to make the final scholarship push. Be sure to check out the new scholarships listed on the Counselor’s Office section of the school website. Most of these are due in the next two weeks, so you still have time to get these applications submitted!
- Current high school students: if you have an interest in law enforcement or criminal justice, the Sidney Police Department is holding their Teen Police Academy this summer. This free, three-day event will get you immersed in the many aspects of what a real-life Police department does. Lunch is provided all three days. If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by or email Mrs. Merickel for more information.
- Congratulations to Autumn Ritter! Yesterday she competed in the Fairlawn track meet and was 1st in the 100M Dash setting a new school record with a time of 12.1 breaking the 1992 school record set by her aunt, Stacey Ritter, with a time of 12.2!
- Sports today:
JH Track @ home 4:30 PM
Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Seniors: it is time to make the final scholarship push. Be sure to check out the new scholarships listed on the Counselor’s Office section of the school website. Most of these are due in the next two weeks, so you still have time to get these applications submitted!
- The Houston High School Volleyball Team will be hosting a Coed 6’s Grass League tournament again this summer to support any needs they may have during their volleyball season! Who can participate? Grades 6-12 and adults! 6th and 7th grade will be in their own bracket while 9th-12th and adults will be in a bracket together. Information forms are in the office. Sign up and enter to win door prizes, free shirts, and so much more! We will have concession stands open as well! Come out and have fun on June 27th with our Volleyball team!
- Do you like helping kids? Do you enjoy science, the outdoors, and have an interest in environmental awareness? Conservation Day Camp will be held again this summer and they are seeking 7th through 12th grade students who would like to be counselors for the kids attending the camp. If this interests you, please stop by Mrs. Merickel’s office to get more information and an application form.
Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Seniors: it is time to make the final scholarship push. Be sure to check out the new scholarships listed on the Counselor’s Office section of the school website. Most of these are due in the next two weeks, so you still have time to get these applications submitted!
- The Houston High School Volleyball Team will be hosting a Coed 6’s Grass League tournament again this summer to support any needs they may have during their volleyball season! Who can participate? Grades 6-12 and adults! 6th and 7th grade will be in their own bracket while 9th-12th and adults will be in a bracket together. Information forms are in the office. Sign up and enter to win door prizes, free shirts, and so much more! We will have concession stands open as well! Come out and have fun on June 27th with our Volleyball team!
- Do you like helping kids? Do you enjoy science, the outdoors, and have an interest in environmental awareness? Conservation Day Camp will be held again this summer and they are seeking 7th through 12th grade students who would like to be counselors for the kids attending the camp. If this interests you, please stop by Mrs. Merickel’s office to get more information and an application form.
- PAJHS & NHS members going on the Shoes for the Shoeless field trip today, please report to the connector at 8:25 AM.
- Sports today:
Track @ Fairlawn 4:30 PM
Softball vs. Spencerville 5:00 PM
JV softball @ Ft. Loramie 5:00 PM
Monday April 13, 2026
- Congratulations to Dane Vanover and Lauren Maier! This year’s Prom King and Queen!
- Congratulations to the following FFA members who have been selected to serve on the 2026-2027 Houston FFA Leadership Team:
Sentinel: Vera Kelly
Reporter: Kenleigh Nation
Treasurer: Olivia Maier
Secretary: Laney White
Vice Presidents: Kaia Kellersmith & Hailey McCorkle
President: Gracie Dershem - Breakfast Club will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM
- The NHS and PAJHS members who are helping with Shoes for the Shoeless, a reminder that tomorrow is the day of the event. Please dress accordingly and don’t forget money for lunch. See Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Merickel with any questions.
- Seniors: it is time to make the final scholarship push. Be sure to check out the new scholarships listed on the Counselor’s Office section of the school website. Most of these are due in the next two weeks, so you still have time to get these applications submitted!
- Do you like helping kids? Do you enjoy science, the outdoors, and have an interest in environmental awareness? Conservation Day Camp will be held again this summer and they are seeking 7th through 12th grade students who would like to be counselors for the kids attending the camp. If this interests you, please stop by Mrs. Merickel’s office to get more information and an application form.
- The Houston High School Volleyball Team will be hosting a Coed 6’s Grass League tournament again this summer to support any needs they may have during their volleyball season! Who can participate? Grades 6-12 and adults! 6th and 7th grade will be in their own bracket while 9th-12th and adults will be in a bracket together. Information forms are in the office. Sign up and enter to win door prizes, free shirts, and so much more! We will have concession stands open as well! Come out and have fun on June 27th with our Volleyball team!
- Japanamania will meet today from 3-5 PM
- Sports today:
Baseball @ Russia 5:00 PM
Softball @ Russia 5:00 PM
Friday April 10, 2026
- The Houston High School Volleyball Team will be hosting a Co-Ed 6’s Grass League tournament again this summer to support any needs they may have during their volleyball season! Who can participate? Grades 6-12 and adults! 6th and 7th grade will be in their own bracket while 9th-12th and adults will be in a bracket together. Information forms are in the office. Sign up and enter to win door prizes, free shirts, and so much more! We will have concession stands open as well! Come out and have fun on June 27th with our Volleyball team!
- Do you like helping kids? Do you enjoy science, the outdoors, and have an interest in environmental awareness? Conservation Day Camp will be held again this summer and they are seeking 7th through 12th grade students who would like to be counselors for the kids attending the camp. If this interests you, please stop by Mrs. Merickel’s office to get more information and an application form.
- This is it, Juniors and Seniors! The time has come! After Prom tickets must be purchased by 3:00 PM today to get the bargain price of $10/person. If not, you are welcome to purchase the tickets at the door for $12/person. Don’t be left out, get your tickets today to be in the running for the thousands of dollars worth of prizes.
- Wildcat Time Meetings for today:
FFA in the Auxiliary Gym - Sports today:
JV softball @ Miami East 5:00 PM
Junior High track practice has been cancelled for today Saturday Activities
Track @ Anna 9:00 AM
JH track @ Ft. Loramie 9:30 AM
Prom at Shelby Oaks 6:30-10:30 PM
After Prom @ McBos 11:00-1:00 AM
Thursday April 9, 2026
- The Houston High School Volleyball Team will be hosting a Coed 6’s Grass League tournament again this summer to support any needs they may have during their volleyball season! Who can participate? Grades 6-12 and adults! 6th and 7th grade will be in their own bracket while 9th-12th and adults will be in a bracket together. Information forms are in the office. Sign up and enter to win door prizes, free shirts, and so much more! We will have concession stands open as well! Come out and have fun on June 27th with our Volleyball team!
- Hey Juniors and Seniors! Could you use some new earbuds? How about some cornhole boards? A new laptop for college? Every Houston student who attends After Prom will be in the running for these prizes and MANY more. See Mrs. Garber to get your tickets. Tomorrow is the last day to purchase them for $10.
- Sports today:
JH Track @ Jackson Center 4:30 PM
Softball vs Jackson Center 5:00 PM
Baseball vs. Jackson Center 5:00 PM
Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Juniors: Voting for prom king and queen is now open. Head to the Junior Class Prom page on Google Classroom. Voting ends tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
- Free pizza coupons? A 40in flat screen tv? Country concert tickets? Thanks to the generous businesses in our area, these are just a few of the MANY prizes being given away to our Juniors and Seniors at After Prom this weekend.
- If you are planning to take classes for College Credit Plus, now is the time to complete your registration. Every CCP student must complete this step. Please email Mrs. Merickel to set up a time, or stop by the office.
Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Hey Juniors and Seniors! Are you an avid bowler and looking to show off your skills? Or maybe an average bowler looking to have some fun? Either way we have the perfect outing for you. After Prom is this Saturday night at McBo’s Lanes in Versailles. Join us for bowling, arcade games, music and food. Mrs. Garber has a few tickets left for $10/person. See her today to join the fun.
- Prom date forms and photos are due to the office tomorrow.
- If you are planning to take classes for College Credit Plus, now is the time to complete your registration. Every CCP student must complete this step. Please email Mrs. Merickel to set up a time, or stop by the office.
- 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 themselves. This week’s Wildcats of the Week are Montana Peacock, Ayla Lavins, and Peyton Gambrel. Please come to the office following announcements.
- Congratulations Makenna Vondenhuevel! Makenna threw her 591st career strikeout which beat the previous record held by Franny Spangler in 2002-2005 which was 590.
- Congratulations Lady Wildcats! Last night the HS softball team had a huge win over Anna. The final score was 3 to 2. Way to go ladies!
- Sports today:
HS Track @ Houston 4:30 PM
Baseball @ Ft. Recovery 5:00 PM
Softball @ Springfield Shawnee 5:00 PM
Thursday April 2, 2026
- Next week is the LAST week to purchase After Prom tickets for $10. The price goes up if you pay at the door, so see Mrs. Garber soon to get your tickets for the 2026 Awesome After Prom!
- If you are planning to take classes for College Credit Plus, now is the time to complete your registration. Every CCP student must complete this step. Please email Mrs. Merickel to set up a time, or stop by the office.
- Sports today:
Track @ Fairlawn 4:30 PM
Softball vs. Fairlawn 5:00 PM - Friday Sports:
Baseball vs. Ansonia 5:00 PM
Softball vs. Ansonia 5:00 PM - Saturday Sports:
Track @ Versailles 9:00 AM
Softball vs. Marion Local 11:00 AM - No School tomorrow or Monday. Happy Easter