- (3/4/2026)
Winter Sports Awards Program
Houston High School held the Winter Sports Awards Program on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:30 PM in the commons. Boys basketball award winners were Luke Crim with the Best Offensive Player Award and Rebounding Award, Joseph Mohler with the Wildcat Award, and Jayden Waggoner with the Best Defensive Player Award. Girls basketball award winners were Olivia Burks with Best Offensive Player Award and the Rebounding Award, Olivia Maier with the Best Defensive Player Award, and Lauryn Crim with the Wildcat Award. Cheerleading Award winners were Ava Mowery with the Spirit Award and Madison Garrett with the Wildcat Award. Winter athletes that received All League Honors were Olivia Burks with 2nd Team All SCAL and Luke Crim, Lauryn Crim, and Olivia Maier with Honorable Mention All SCAL. Olivia Burks also received 2nd Team District 9 for Division VI. Olivia Burks and Luke Crim were also selected to play in the District 9 All-Star Game. Olivia will play on March 23rd at Miami East starting at 6:00 PM. Luke will play at Miami East on March 24th at 6:00 PM. Congratulations to all winter athletes!
Boys Basketball Award Winners: Joseph Mohler (Wildcat Award), Jayden Waggoner (Best Defensive Player Award), and Luke Crim (Best Offensive Player Award and Rebounding Award). 
Girls Basketball Award Winners: Olivia Burks (Best Offensive Player Award and Rebounding Award), Lauryn Crim (Wildcat Award), and Olivia Maier (Best Defensive Player Award). 
Cheerleading Award Winners: Ava Mowery (Spirit Award) and Madison Garrett (Wildcat Award) 
All SCAL Honors: Lauryn Crim (Honorable Mention), Olivia Burks (2nd Team), Olivia Maier (Honorable Mention), and Luke Crim (Honorable Mention) 
All District 9 Honors: Olivia Burks (2nd Team) 
District 9 All Star Game: Olivia Burks and Luke Crim will take part in the District 9 All Star Games 
Winter Sports Seniors: Joseph Mohler (Basketball), Luke Crim (Basketball), Lauryn Crim (Basketball), Olivia Burks (Basketball), and Madison Garrett (Cheer) - (3/2/2026)
Youth Art Month
Art teachers from Sidney, Anna, Houston, Russia, Jackson Center, Fort Loramie, and Botkins Schools are celebrating Youth Art Month throughout March 2nd-27th, at the Sidney Amos Memorial Public Library. Selected student artwork, ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade, will be on display at the library for the entire month. Join us in honoring the arts and showcasing our students’ creative achievements by touring the exhibit throughout the library! Special thanks to the United Way Power Grant for allowing us to purchase portable hanging systems to display student art. Below are preview pictures of some of the artwork that is one display.
- (2/27/2026)
Basketball All Star Games
Congratulations to both Olivia Burks and Luke Crim for being selected to play in the District 9 All-Star Game. Olivia will play on March 23rd at Miami East starting at 6:00 PM. Luke will play at Miami East on March 24th at 6:00 PM.
- (2/27/2026)
Teen of the Month
On Wednesday February 18th, senior Lauryn Crim was recognized as the Kiwanis Teen of the Month for February at their monthly meeting. A very well-deserved honor. Lauryn is an excellent student and leader amongst her peers. Congratulations, Lauryn!
- (2/27/2026)
Congratulations Boys Basketball Players
Congratulations to Luke Crim on being named Honorable Mention All SCAL.
- (2/18/2026)
Coaching Openings
Houston High School is looking to fill the following coaching positions for the 2025-26 school year: JV Assistant Softball Coach and Junior High Track Coach. If you are interested in either position, please contact Craig Knouff at cknouff@hardinhouston.org.
- (2/13/2026)
Congratulations Girls Basketball Players
Congratulations to Olivia Burks on being named 2nd Team All SCAL and both Lauryn Crim and Olivia Maier on being named Honorable Mention All SCAL.
All SCAL Basketball Players: Olivia Burks (2nd Team), Olivia Maier (Honorable Mention), and Lauryn Crim (Honorable Mention)
