Houston Activities
Check out the extra-curricular clubs at Houston High School below. If you don’t see your organization below or want more information about the activities offered at Houston High School, stop by the high school office.
Academia is a trivia based competition among Shelby County schools. Matches are held on Monday nights in the fall at several locations. Please see Dr. Kellersmith if you are interested.
The choir is open to all 9-12th grade students in the fall and all 7-12th grade students in the spring. The choir performs concerts in the fall and spring, and at various community and school events. The Houston Choir has a rich history of excellence – if you are interested in joining the choir, email Mr. Sheafer, or stop by the band room!
Under the direction of Mrs. York, the Houston Drama Club performs a selected play or musical for students, parents and community members. For more information and to join, please see Mrs. York.
Environmental Club
The Environmental Club is dedicated to protecting our community’s environment through activities and education. Please see Dr. Kellersmith if you are interested.
FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences. Please see Mrs. Pleiman if you are interested.
The Houston High School band is a performance based ensemble that learns and performs music at a quick pace. They are featured at the fall and spring band concerts as well as at various community and school events. The band participates in the Ohio Music Education Association Large Group concert band competition in class “C” each spring. This competition serves as a way for the students to show off their hard work as they perform three pieces and sightread for a panel of judges.
Houstonian Yearbook
The Houstonian is Houston High School’s annual yearbook publication. Please see Mrs. York if you are interested.
The jazz band is open to 9-12th grade instrumentalists. The jazz band has a rich history of performing both at concerts at Houston High School and in the community. The band plays everything from big band era swing to rock and fusion. If you are interested in booking the HHS jazz band for a performance or you are a student interested in joining the band, email Mr. Sheafer!
The Junior high band focuses on developing mature musicians and providing students with the tools to perform at advanced levels for their age. The band performs at the fall and spring band concerts and select students will be given the opportunity to perform in the Shelby County Junior High Honor Band at Anna High School.
The Wildcat Marching Band provides spirit and energy at school and community events and maintains a busy performance schedule. The marching band is composed of Houston High School instrumental musicians and is a curricular marching ensemble rehearsing exclusively during the school day. Due to Houston not having a football team, most of the Wildcat Marching Band performances are away at festivals, parades, and the annual Fort Loramie combined band halftime show.
During the 2025 season, they will have over six performances including:
- Shelby County Fair Performance (July 20)
- Open House Performance (Aug. 12)
- Loramie Harvest Festival Parade (Sept. 14)
- Ft. Loramie Football Halftime (Oct. 3)
- Bradford Pumpkin Festival Parade (Oct. 9)
- Wapakoneta Halloween Parade (Oct. 16)
- Fall Concert (Nov. 10)
Muse Machine
The Muse Machine is a performing and visual arts club that helps students express their creativity and get excited about learning. Please see Mrs. McClurg if you are interested.
The Houston FFA Chapter of the National FFA Organization makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Please see Mrs. Sherman if you are interested.
The National Honor Society (NHS) and Philip S. Abbott Junior Honor Society (PAJHS) are the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle school level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and PAJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (and Citizenship for PAJHS). Please see Mrs. Merickel or Mrs. Maier if you are interested.
The Wildcat Pep Band is known throughout the region as an energetic and exciting band to watch perform. They play music ranging from 60’s hits to top pop charts of today. The pep band performs at all home varsity boys basketball games and select other school events. The Pep band performs a floor show for the annual basketball homecoming game. All Houston Wildcat Pep Band alumni are invited back for the annual alumni game (Date tbd).
Power of the Pen is Ohio’s exclusive, award-winning educational program devoted to excellence in creative writing. The 8th grade team is coached by Mrs. McClurg and the 7th grade team is coached by Mrs. Paulus. Please see either coach if you are interested.
Spanish Circle is the club that has been formed for students who share an interest in studying the language and culture of the Hispanic people. Any student who is currently enrolled in Spanish is eligible and the annual dues are $5. Activities include a bonfire, arts and crafts, holiday celebrations, mariachi bands, pen pals, Spanish Movie Night and more. Please see Señora Chappie, if you are interested. For Señora Chappie’s eboard, click here.
The Houston High School Student Council is a group of elected members of each grade from 7 through 12. Five members are elected each May to serve the following year. In order to be considered, a student may be nominated by a fellow student, or may nominate oneself. Once on the ballot, the five students who receive the most votes in each grade become the Student Council for the following year. Being on Student Council allows members to grow in their leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Each year, our students in the 8th grade have the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital for a guided tour of this historic city and further enrich their understanding of our government and history. Our annual DC trip usually takes place in October. Please see Mrs. Maier, Mrs. Mertz, Mr. Allen, or Mrs. Poeppelman if you are interested. If you would like to access the online pages through K & K Tours, please use the following link: kandktours.com, click handbook on the top menu, and use the access code: k82kmac