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
Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Could you use a free gas card? How about a gift card to BDubs? Or a certificate for a Senior Picture portrait session? These are just a few of the MANY prizes being given away at After Prom this year. See Mrs. Garber today to get your tickets. If you’re not in, you can’t win!
- Today is the last day to purchase your tickets to prom. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Prom decorating permission slips are due today. Please turn those in to Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Mertz .
- 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.
- Mr. Hausfeld’s 2nd period class will report to Dr. Kellersmith’s classroom. Mr. Hausfeld’s 3rd period to Mrs. Tannyhill’s classroom and his 4th period to Mrs. Mertz’s classroom.
Tuesday March 31, 2026
- It is almost time for Moulin Rouge! Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your prom ticket in the office. You don’t want to miss out on dinner, dancing and fun with your friends! See Mrs. Garber in the office for your ticket. If you have any questions about prom please contact Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Mertz.
- After Prom tickets are available in the office. Please see Mrs. Garber
- Tuesday School will be held in Mr. Sheafer’s classroom
- Sports today:
JV Softball vs. Miami East 5:00 PM
Baseball vs. Bradford 5:00 PM
Monday March 30, 2026
- Attention Juniors and Seniors! Even if you haven’t found that perfect date to dance with at Prom, you are still welcome to come to After Prom at McBo’s Lanes. Tickets are on sale now in the office for $10/person. Remember, no need to dress up and dates are optional!
- There are only THREE days left to purchase your tickets to prom. See Mrs. Garber in the office.
- Sports today:
JV Softball @ Houston 5:00 PM
Varsity Softball @ Loramie 5:00 PM
Baseball @ Ft. Loramie 5:00 PM
Track Shelby Co. Preview @ Sidney 5:00 PM
Friday March 27, 2026
- Junior and Seniors: There are just a few days left to secure your tickets to Moulin Rouge. All prom ticket sales will end on Wednesday, April 1st—- and that is NO JOKE!! See Mrs. Garber in the office TODAY.
- This is a friendly reminder to the Juniors and Seniors that Prom is only two weeks away. Even if you aren’t going to the dance, everyone is invited to the After Prom at McBo Lanes. See Mrs. Garber in the office to sign up and get your tickets today.
- Washington DC payment is due today. Please bring those payments to the office.
- The Shelby County Junior High Honor Band is an opportunity for junior high musicians from across Shelby County to come together for a day of learning and performing excellent music. This year, 11 Houston students will be performing in the band. The concert will be held at Fort Loramie HS tonight at 7:00 PM and admission is free and open to the public. See you there!
- Thank you to all of the JH/HS teachers that helped to plan yesterday’s Success Day activities! Your effort and time helped to make it a great day for our students! And, thank you to the Houston Congregational Church, Hardin-Houston PTO, Houston Athletic Boosters, and various staff members for donating the great prizes! And finally, thank you to Dave Couchot for investing his time, experience, and knowledge into our students.
- Saturday School will be held in Mrs. York’s classroom tomorrow morning.
- Sports today:
HS Track @ Botkins 4:30 PM
JV Softball @ Anna 5:00 PM
Varsity Softball @ Newton 5:00 PM - Saturday Sports:
JV Softball @ Marion Local 12:00 PM
Thursday March 26, 2026
- Junior and Seniors: There are just a few days left to secure your tickets to Moulin Rouge. All prom ticket sales will end on Wednesday, April 1st—- and that is NO JOKE!! See Mrs. Garber in the office TODAY.
- After Prom tickets are available in the office.
- Mrs. Vondenhuevel’s PE classes need to report to her room today.
- Washington DC payment is due this Friday.
- Sports today:
Varsity Softball home vs. Sidney 5:00 PM
