🚨 Game Update 🚨

The high school baseball game scheduled for today at Thayer has been canceled.

We’ll share updates if it is rescheduled.
2 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
baseball game
Attention Tigers 🎾

Today’s high school tennis match at West Plains has been canceled.

Thank you for your understanding!
2 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Tennis Match
πŸ’»βœ¨ Big things are happening in Computer Science!

Through Project Lead The Way’s technology and curriculum, our students are diving into the world of technologyβ€”learning 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, they’re building skills that will prepare them for the future and spark creativity along the way. We can’t wait to see what they create next! πŸš€
4 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Computer Science
Computer Science
πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to senior Gracyn McNiell! πŸŽ‰

We are proud to recognize Gracyn McNiell for being named Academic All-State in basketball! πŸ€πŸ“š
This prestigious honor is awarded to student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the court and meet the following criteria:
βœ”οΈ Senior standing
βœ”οΈ Athlete in good standing with their team
βœ”οΈ Outstanding moral character
βœ”οΈ 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
βœ”οΈ GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent)

Way to go, Gracynβ€”your hard work, dedication, and excellence truly represent the best of student-athletes!
4 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
McNiell
🚨 Game Update 🚨

Today’s baseball games in the Plato Tournament have been canceled.

However, we’ve made a quick change to the schedule and a game has been moved to Houston.

⚾ Houston vs. Alton at 12:00 PM
7 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Game Update
Attention Houston Class of 2026 Seniors & Families!

Mark your calendars β€” here are some important upcoming dates you won’t 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 don’t miss a moment.
8 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Senior Dates
πŸ“£ Title I Spring Advisory Meeting

Parents and guardians are invited to join us for our Title I Spring Advisory Meeting.

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
πŸ•“ Time: 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Elementary Cafeteria
8 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Title I meeting
πŸ“… Upcoming Dates to Remember! πŸ“…

Here are a few important dates coming upβ€”please mark your calendars so you don’t miss out!

We’ll continue to share details as each date gets closer, so stay tuned for updates!
11 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Dates to remember
πŸŽ‰ Happy Assistant Principal Week! πŸŽ‰

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 schoolsβ€”you are appreciated! πŸ‘
11 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Assistant Principal week
πŸ“šβœ¨ Happy School Librarian Day! βœ¨πŸ“š

We’re 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. ❀️

Thank you for creating a space where imagination grows, curiosity thrives, and every student feels welcome. We are so lucky to have you! πŸ“–πŸŒŸ
11 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
librarian day
πŸ“’ Easter Break Announcement πŸ“’

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! 🐰🌷

Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
16 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Easter break
πŸ“š Pre-Order Your 2025-2026 Elementary Yearbook!

Capture all the memories from this school yearβ€”order your child’s yearbook now!

πŸ’° Cost: $20
πŸ—“ Pre-order due by: May 14
πŸ“¦ Delivery: Beginning of the 2026-2027 school year

Don’t miss outβ€”pre-order today!
23 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Ele yearbook
4th Annual Emmett Kelly Days Car Show Hosted by HHS Welding Program

The Houston High School Welding Program will host the 4th Annual Emmett Kelly Days Car Show on Saturday, April 25, inviting the community to enjoy a day of classic cars while supporting local students.
Organized by the HHS Welding Program, the car show serves as both a community event and a fundraiser to support student learning opportunities. All vehicles are welcome to participate, making it an inclusive event for car enthusiasts of all kinds.

BBQ plates will also be available for purchase, with proceeds directly benefiting the welding program and its students.

πŸ”΄ Registration at the corner of Grand Ave & Main Street
πŸ”΄ 7:30 AM Registration
πŸ”΄ 8:15 AM Judging
πŸ”΄ 11:00 AM Parade Cruise
πŸ”΄ Awards immediately following the parade

Community members are encouraged to attend, bring their vehicles, and support the next generation of skilled trades professionals while enjoying a showcase of unique and classic cars.
23 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Car Show
β›³οΈπŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ Houston High School Golf Schedule πŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈβ›³οΈ

It’s time to hit the course! Check out the Houston High School golf schedule and come out to support our Tigers this season!

πŸ“ Home match will be held on April 21β€”come cheer on our athletes as they represent Houston with pride!

Let’s pack the greens and show our support!
26 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Golf schedule
πŸ“£ 2026 State Assessment Testing Schedule πŸ“£

Parents & students, mark your calendars! Here are the upcoming testing dates:

πŸ“ Elementary MAP Testing (Grades 3–5)
πŸ“… April 13–17

πŸ“ Middle School MAP Testing
πŸ“… April 27 – May 7 (first half of each school day)

πŸ“ High School EOC Testing
Government: April 8–9
ELA: April 22–23
Biology: April 28
Algebra: April 29–30
Personal Finance: May 1

Let’s finish the year strongβ€”be sure students are present and ready on their testing days!
29 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Testing
🐣🌸 Easter Eggstra Fun in Our Community! 🌸🐣

Community Betterment Youth had an amazing turnout for this year’s Easter Eggstra event! πŸŽ‰

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible youth who showed up and helped make the day such a successβ€”you made a difference! ❀️ And to all the families who brought their children out to enjoy the fun, we’re so grateful you joined us in creating such a memorable day for everyone.

Events like this are what make our community so special!
about 1 month ago, Houston R-1 School District
Community Betterment
Tiger Tennis Takes the Court This Spring

The Houston High School Tennis team is ready to hit the courts! Check out the schedule and come out to support our Tigers this season.

Please note: Match dates and times may be postponed or rescheduled due to weather, so stay tuned to our page for any updates.

Good luck to our players and coachesβ€”we’re looking forward to a great season!
about 1 month ago, Houston R-1 School District
tennis schedule
πŸ₯Ž Middle School Softball Season is Here! πŸ₯Ž

It’s time to cheer on our Houston Middle School Lady Tigers as they kick off their softball season! The team has been working hard and is ready to hit the field this spring.

πŸ“… First Home Game:
March 30 vs. Eminence

Come out and support these athletes as they represent Houston with hard work, teamwork, and Tiger pride! 🐯

Let’s pack the stands and make it a great season for our Lady Tigers.
about 1 month ago, Houston R-1 School District
MS Softball schedule
πŸ“šπŸ₯ž Kindergarten Storybook Creations Night! πŸ₯žπŸ“š

Kindergarten families are invited to join us for a fun evening of stories and pancakes!

πŸ“… March 12
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Houston Elementary Cafeteria

Start the night with a special storytime adventure in the HES Library, then head to the cafeteria to flip your own pancakes and create a delicious masterpiece at our pancake bar with lots of fun toppings!
It’s going to be a sweet night of reading, creativity, and family fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Houston R-1 School District
Storybook creations
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Houston Middle School Track – 2026 Season Schedule πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

It’s almost time for Houston Middle School Track to hit the track! We’re excited to announce the 2026 Middle School Track schedule, with the first meet kicking off on April 7.

Our student-athletes have been working hard and are ready to compete. We hope to see the community come out and support these Tigers throughout the season! 🐯

πŸ“… First Meet: April 7
πŸ“ Full schedule available below.

Good luck to all of our middle school track athletes and coaches this season. Let’s have a great year! πŸ‘Ÿ
about 1 month ago, Houston R-1 School District
MS track