Recent News

Coaching Openings

Houston High School is looking to fill the following four coaching positions for the 2026-27 school year: Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach, JV Volleyball Coach, JH Volleyball Coach, and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. If you are interested in any of the positions, please contact Craig Knouff at cknouff@hardinhouston.org.

The Athletic Boosters Need Your Help

Attention parents and athletes, the Athletic Boosters need you help working the concession stand this spring. Click here to sign up to work a game or meet.

Wildcat Warriors for Elizabeth

Dear Wildcats,

We are family – and when one hurts we all hurt. We have a sophomore in our district that has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. This is a type of cancer that can start in any bone but quite often it is in long bones such as the femur.

This is what Elizabeth Pollock has. Elizabeth and her family are true fighters. They always put others before themselves. A great example of this is when Elizabeth started a GoFundMe drive for an employee in our district that is also battling cancer – so it only seems right for us to step up and help her and her family in this fight.

Elizabeth’s classmates helped design this special shirt that can be purchased. This is OPTIONAL no one has to buy a shirt. We decided to share this information just in case some of the community WANTED to buy a shirt. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to cphipps@hardinhouston.org or cnew@hardinhouston.org.

To purchase a shirt, scan the QR code below or click here. The store closes on March 29 at midnight.

We ARE family!!!
Go Cats!

Prom 2026

Thank you to our 2026 Houston Junior Senior Prom Sponsors, Durnell-Maier Law and Meyer’s Garage & Drive Thru.

Prom 2026

The Junior Class will be presenting Moulin Rouge! on Saturday, April 11th at Shelby Oaks. The Junior/Senior Prom will be from 6:30-10:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased for $30.00 in the school office until April 1st at 3:00 PM. For more information, see the link for the informational letter provided to Juniors and Seniors. If you have any questions regarding prom, please contact Mrs. Maier gmaier@hardinhouston.org or Mrs. Mertz tmertz@hardinhouston.org.

Congratulations to Junior attendants Tucker Chappie, Gracie Dershem, Hailey McCorkle, and Carter Sauvie. Prom King candidates are Preston McDermit, Dominic Stangel, and Dane Vanover. Prom Queen candidates are Skylar Bone, Lauryn Crim, and Lauren Maier.

Prom Informational Letter

Date Form

King Candidates

Queen Candidates

Congratulations Autumn Ritter

Congratulations to Autumn Ritter for placing 2nd place in the 60m and 5th placed in the 200m at the D4 OATCCC Indoor State Championship Meet at Spire Academy. Autumn ran the 60m in a blistering 7.88 seconds for the runner up and a big PR earning her the All Ohio team. She also got 5th place overall in the 200m sprints earning All Ohio as well!

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!

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.