Houston High School Principal
JH/HS Principal’s Message
Houston High School parents and students, welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! As we kick off this school year, we want to extend a warm welcome to our returning students and a special greeting to those joining our district family for the very first time.
We enter this new academic year with an incredible amount of momentum. Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated teachers, the grit of our students, and the unwavering support of our community, our district has celebrated many achievements over the past few years.
This year, we are again fully focused on building upon our successes and are committed to continue to strive for excellence, and create a supportive environment where every student can reach their full potential.
First Look: Media Center Renovation
I am excited for our students to utilize our renovated Media Center. Over the summer, this space underwent a serious transformation. Our goal was to create an inviting space where students can come to explore, learn, study, and collaborate, and I feel we have achieved that goal.
New Policy: Student Book Bags
To maintain our high standards of safety, focus, and efficiency we are implementing an important update to our daily routine this year. This new policy can be found on pg. 8 of the Student Handbook.
Starting on the first day of school, all students are required to store their backpacks, duffel bags, and large totes in their assigned lockers for the duration of the school day. We believe that this will add an additional layer of safety for our students, aid student organization, and minimize congestion within our classrooms. Students are encouraged to carry their essential learning tools—such as laptops, binders, notebooks, and writing utensils—directly to class.
Involvement and Communication: The Key to Success
Parents and families, your involvement is a vital part of our success. We value your partnership and encourage you to stay connected through communication, events, and opportunities to engage with our school community. The staff directory on our school website contains the email addresses of all staff members. Please reach out to them with questions or concerns. I can always be reached by phone (937-295-3010 Ext. 2001) or email (jjudy@hardinhouston.org) and will be more than happy to help in any way that I can. Finally, please access important information from our school website, Twitter accounts, and the Education Connection system.
Respect, success, and pride – that is the Wildcat Way!
Mr. Judy
2026-27 Houston High School Building Goals
- Cultivate a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages student ownership, promotes social-emotional well-being, and maintains high behavioral and academic standards.
- Enhance instructional quality and student productivity by optimizing staff communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and diverse co-teaching models.
- Increase student achievement, critical thinking, and growth across all content areas by implementing rigorous instruction, data-informed lesson alignment, and cross-curricular literacy.