π² BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY β May 6, 2026! π²
Houston School District is excited to celebrate Bike to School Day on May 6, 2026!
Students who bike or roll to school will be entered into a fun prize drawing π and will also enjoy light breakfast items when they arrive.
π Park at your schoolβs bike rack and ride in safely with friends!
Donβt live close enough to ride all the way? No problem!
Park at the football field and let your student bike the rest of the way to school.
Letβs get moving, enjoy the fresh air, and make it a great morning, Tigers!
Houston School District is excited to celebrate Bike to School Day on May 6, 2026!
Students who bike or roll to school will be entered into a fun prize drawing π and will also enjoy light breakfast items when they arrive.
π Park at your schoolβs bike rack and ride in safely with friends!
Donβt live close enough to ride all the way? No problem!
Park at the football field and let your student bike the rest of the way to school.
Letβs get moving, enjoy the fresh air, and make it a great morning, Tigers!

π¨β¨ Emmett Kelly Day Art Award Winners! β¨π¨
A big congratulations to our talented art students recognized for their outstanding work on Emmett Kelly Day! We are so proud of the creativity and effort each student put into their pieces.
πΈ From left to right:
β’ Garrett Allen β 1st Place & Peopleβs Choice
β’ Brianna Hudnall β 2nd Place
β’ Lyla Huffman β 3rd Place
β’ Evelyn Demery β Honorable Mention
β’ Kiernan Scott β Honorable Mention
What an impressive showing of artistic talent from our students!
A big congratulations to our talented art students recognized for their outstanding work on Emmett Kelly Day! We are so proud of the creativity and effort each student put into their pieces.
πΈ From left to right:
β’ Garrett Allen β 1st Place & Peopleβs Choice
β’ Brianna Hudnall β 2nd Place
β’ Lyla Huffman β 3rd Place
β’ Evelyn Demery β Honorable Mention
β’ Kiernan Scott β Honorable Mention
What an impressive showing of artistic talent from our students!

βΎοΈ Game Update βΎοΈ
Todayβs high school baseball game vs. Ava will be played at home with a 5:00 PM first pitch.
Come out and support the Tigers!
Todayβs high school baseball game vs. Ava will be played at home with a 5:00 PM first pitch.
Come out and support the Tigers!

π° Learning About Money Matters! π°
Today, our 4th graders had a great visit from West Plains Bank, where they learned how money leaves a trail and why itβs important to be mindful about saving and spending.
Real-world lessons like these help set our students up for smart financial choices in the futureβthanks for sharing your knowledge with our Tigers! π―
Today, our 4th graders had a great visit from West Plains Bank, where they learned how money leaves a trail and why itβs important to be mindful about saving and spending.
Real-world lessons like these help set our students up for smart financial choices in the futureβthanks for sharing your knowledge with our Tigers! π―

βΎοΈ Game Update βΎοΈ
Todayβs high school baseball game has been canceled.
Weβll share updates if a reschedule is announced.
Todayβs high school baseball game has been canceled.
Weβll share updates if a reschedule is announced.

βΎοΈ Game Update βΎοΈ
Todayβs middle school baseball game at Cabool has been canceled.
The game has been rescheduled for May 5 at 4:30 PM.
Make plans to come out and support the Tigers next week! π―
Todayβs middle school baseball game at Cabool has been canceled.
The game has been rescheduled for May 5 at 4:30 PM.
Make plans to come out and support the Tigers next week! π―

π₯ Game Update
Todayβs home high school softball game vs. Liberty has been canceled.
Weβll share any reschedule details as soon as they are available.
Todayβs home high school softball game vs. Liberty has been canceled.
Weβll share any reschedule details as soon as they are available.

π©οΈ ππππππ πππΌππππ πΎπππππππΎπΌπππππ π©οΈ
As you may know, there is the possibility of severe weather conditions today, Monday, April 27. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and in these situations we will implement the plans we have in place. Below is our inclement weather communications process:
ππππ πΌππ πππ ππππππ½πππππππ ππ πππ πππ πΏπΌπ πΎππππΏ ππππ:
π΄ We have a full day of school. School operates as usual and buildings will implement severe weather procedures. Buses will run like normal. We practice and conduct drills regularly and will implement those plans.
π΄ We have an early dismissal. Students are released early in order to make sure students get home before severe weather hits.
π΄ We have a delayed dismissal. Students remain at school past regular dismissal time until the severe weather threat passes. Our schools are safe places to be in severe weather and we want to make sure our students stay safe.
π΄ Be flexible. As you know, the weather in Missouri can change very quickly from the original forecast. The safety of students and staff will be the top priority during decision making. We thank you, in advance, for your flexibility, patience, and understanding.
πππ ππ ππππ πΎπππππππΎπΌππ ππππ πππ (ππ πππ πππππΌπ πΏπΌπ ππ πΎππΌππππΏ):
π΄ Be prepared to receive PUSH NOTIFICATIONS from the district. If you have not downloaded our app, please follow this link: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/app
* Please note, our app is currently not available in the Apple App Store. We are aware of the issue and are actively working with Apple to get it resolved.
π΄ Be prepared to receive text alerts. Families of students should already be in our system. If you are not, please contact communications@houston.k12.mo.us for assistance.
π΄ Follow us on social media. Along with Facebook and Instagram with the same handle: @houstonmotigers
We will continue to monitor the forecast and provide you with any needed updates.
Thank you.
As you may know, there is the possibility of severe weather conditions today, Monday, April 27. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and in these situations we will implement the plans we have in place. Below is our inclement weather communications process:
ππππ πΌππ πππ ππππππ½πππππππ ππ πππ πππ πΏπΌπ πΎππππΏ ππππ:
π΄ We have a full day of school. School operates as usual and buildings will implement severe weather procedures. Buses will run like normal. We practice and conduct drills regularly and will implement those plans.
π΄ We have an early dismissal. Students are released early in order to make sure students get home before severe weather hits.
π΄ We have a delayed dismissal. Students remain at school past regular dismissal time until the severe weather threat passes. Our schools are safe places to be in severe weather and we want to make sure our students stay safe.
π΄ Be flexible. As you know, the weather in Missouri can change very quickly from the original forecast. The safety of students and staff will be the top priority during decision making. We thank you, in advance, for your flexibility, patience, and understanding.
πππ ππ ππππ πΎπππππππΎπΌππ ππππ πππ (ππ πππ πππππΌπ πΏπΌπ ππ πΎππΌππππΏ):
π΄ Be prepared to receive PUSH NOTIFICATIONS from the district. If you have not downloaded our app, please follow this link: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/app
* Please note, our app is currently not available in the Apple App Store. We are aware of the issue and are actively working with Apple to get it resolved.
π΄ Be prepared to receive text alerts. Families of students should already be in our system. If you are not, please contact communications@houston.k12.mo.us for assistance.
π΄ Follow us on social media. Along with Facebook and Instagram with the same handle: @houstonmotigers
We will continue to monitor the forecast and provide you with any needed updates.
Thank you.

π¨ Game Update π¨
The high school baseball game scheduled for today at Thayer has been canceled.
Weβll share updates if it is rescheduled.
The high school baseball game scheduled for today at Thayer has been canceled.
Weβll share updates if it is rescheduled.

Attention Tigers πΎ
Todayβs high school tennis match at West Plains has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding!
Todayβs high school tennis match at West Plains has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding!

π»β¨ Big things are happening in Computer Science!
Through Project Lead The Wayβs technology and curriculum, our students are diving into the world of technologyβlearning how to write apps, create their own games, explore different programming languages, and even make robots move!
From coding basics to hands-on problem solving, theyβre building skills that will prepare them for the future and spark creativity along the way. We canβt wait to see what they create next! π
Through Project Lead The Wayβs technology and curriculum, our students are diving into the world of technologyβlearning how to write apps, create their own games, explore different programming languages, and even make robots move!
From coding basics to hands-on problem solving, theyβre building skills that will prepare them for the future and spark creativity along the way. We canβt wait to see what they create next! π


π Congratulations to senior Gracyn McNiell! π
We are proud to recognize Gracyn McNiell for being named Academic All-State in basketball! ππ
This prestigious honor is awarded to student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the court and meet the following criteria:
βοΈ Senior standing
βοΈ Athlete in good standing with their team
βοΈ Outstanding moral character
βοΈ One or more of the following verified test scores:
β’ ACT superscore of 27 or higher
β’ SAT composite score of 1920 or higher
β’ PSAT selection index of 185 or higher
βοΈ GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent)
Way to go, Gracynβyour hard work, dedication, and excellence truly represent the best of student-athletes!
We are proud to recognize Gracyn McNiell for being named Academic All-State in basketball! ππ
This prestigious honor is awarded to student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the court and meet the following criteria:
βοΈ Senior standing
βοΈ Athlete in good standing with their team
βοΈ Outstanding moral character
βοΈ One or more of the following verified test scores:
β’ ACT superscore of 27 or higher
β’ SAT composite score of 1920 or higher
β’ PSAT selection index of 185 or higher
βοΈ GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent)
Way to go, Gracynβyour hard work, dedication, and excellence truly represent the best of student-athletes!

π¨ Game Update π¨
Todayβs baseball games in the Plato Tournament have been canceled.
However, weβve made a quick change to the schedule and a game has been moved to Houston.
βΎ Houston vs. Alton at 12:00 PM
Todayβs baseball games in the Plato Tournament have been canceled.
However, weβve made a quick change to the schedule and a game has been moved to Houston.
βΎ Houston vs. Alton at 12:00 PM

Attention Houston Class of 2026 Seniors & Families!
Mark your calendars β here are some important upcoming dates you wonβt want to miss as graduation gets closer!
This is such an exciting time as we celebrate all the hard work, memories, and accomplishments of the Class of 2026! Be sure to stay on top of these dates so you donβt miss a moment.
Mark your calendars β here are some important upcoming dates you wonβt want to miss as graduation gets closer!
This is such an exciting time as we celebrate all the hard work, memories, and accomplishments of the Class of 2026! Be sure to stay on top of these dates so you donβt miss a moment.

π£ Title I Spring Advisory Meeting
Parents and guardians are invited to join us for our Title I Spring Advisory Meeting.
π Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
π Time: 4:00 PM
π Location: Elementary Cafeteria
Parents and guardians are invited to join us for our Title I Spring Advisory Meeting.
π Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
π Time: 4:00 PM
π Location: Elementary Cafeteria

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Upcoming Dates to Remember! π
Here are a few important dates coming upβplease mark your calendars so you donβt miss out!
Weβll continue to share details as each date gets closer, so stay tuned for updates!
Here are a few important dates coming upβplease mark your calendars so you donβt miss out!
Weβll continue to share details as each date gets closer, so stay tuned for updates!

π Happy Assistant Principal Week! π
We want to give a big shoutout to Eric Sloan, High School Assistant Principal, and Shane Pitts, Elementary Assistant Principal, for their dedication and leadership in Houston School District.
Thank you for all you do each day to support our students, staff, and schoolsβyou are appreciated! π
We want to give a big shoutout to Eric Sloan, High School Assistant Principal, and Shane Pitts, Elementary Assistant Principal, for their dedication and leadership in Houston School District.
Thank you for all you do each day to support our students, staff, and schoolsβyou are appreciated! π

πβ¨ Happy School Librarian Day! β¨π
Weβre celebrating the heart of our school library β the one who helps turn pages into adventures and questions into discoveries! From finding the perfect book to sparking a love of reading, our librarian does it all with a smile. β€οΈ
Thank you for creating a space where imagination grows, curiosity thrives, and every student feels welcome. We are so lucky to have you! ππ
Weβre celebrating the heart of our school library β the one who helps turn pages into adventures and questions into discoveries! From finding the perfect book to sparking a love of reading, our librarian does it all with a smile. β€οΈ
Thank you for creating a space where imagination grows, curiosity thrives, and every student feels welcome. We are so lucky to have you! ππ

π’ Easter Break Announcement π’
There will be no school on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Break.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and happy holiday weekend with family and friends! π°π·
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
There will be no school on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Break.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and happy holiday weekend with family and friends! π°π·
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.

π Pre-Order Your 2025-2026 Elementary Yearbook!
Capture all the memories from this school yearβorder your childβs yearbook now!
π° Cost: $20
π Pre-order due by: May 14
π¦ Delivery: Beginning of the 2026-2027 school year
Donβt miss outβpre-order today!
Capture all the memories from this school yearβorder your childβs yearbook now!
π° Cost: $20
π Pre-order due by: May 14
π¦ Delivery: Beginning of the 2026-2027 school year
Donβt miss outβpre-order today!

