🍬 A Sweet Way to Say Thank You! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

A big thank you to our local American Legion for their generous donation of candy to Houston Schools' Treats for Troops drive!

Houston students across all grade levels have been bringing in candy to support Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops, a program that distributes candy to our troops and veterans as a small way to show appreciation for their service.

We love seeing our students and community come together to give back to those who have given so much for our country.

Thank you to the American Legion and everyone who has helped make this effort possible! β€οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

#OurTeamOurTown
about 7 hours ago, Houston R-1 School District
American Legion
πŸ“šβœ¨ A Storybook Night to Remember! πŸŽ„

Houston Elementary 3rd grade students and their families are invited to Storybook Creations on Thursday, November 12!

It's going to be an evening full of stories, creativity, and a little holiday fun! Families will enjoy a special story reading, make ornaments, decorate cookies, and create crafts inspired by the story.

πŸ“… Thursday, November 12
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
πŸ“ Houston Elementary Cafeteria

We hope our 3rd grade families can join us for a fun evening of making memories together!

Parents: Please return your RSVP by November 6 or email dgulick@houston.k12.mo.us with your student's name and the number of family members attending.

We can't wait to see what our young readers create! β€οΈπŸ“–

#TheBestWillBe
about 10 hours ago, Houston R-1 School District
3rd Grade Storybook Creations
πŸ”΄βš« HELP US SEND OUR TIGERS OFF TO STATE! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Our Houston High School Cross Country runners are headed to the State Championships, and we want our community to help give them a BIG send-off!

πŸ“… Thursday, November 5
⏰ 10:50 a.m.

The Houston Boys Cross Country Team has qualified for STATE, along with our individual state qualifiers!

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Boys Individual Qualifiers:
Charlie Benoist
Oliver Choate
Marcus Posant

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Girls Individual Qualifiers:
Myles Copley
Lyla Huffman
Jessyn Allen

πŸ“ COMMUNITY SEND-OFF ROUTE

The send-off will begin at the Fieldhouse Parking Lot at 10:50 a.m. and travel through town along the following route:

1. Leave the Fieldhouse Parking Lot and turn LEFT onto West Walnut Street.
2. Turn LEFT onto Spruce Street and enter the Big Red Parking Lot.
3. Exit the parking lot, turning RIGHT onto Hill Street, passing the ECC.
4. Turn RIGHT onto Hamrick Street, then RIGHT again onto Spruce Street.
5. Turn RIGHT onto West Walnut Street and continue through the student parking lot.
6. Turn RIGHT onto Pine Street and travel past the High School and Middle School.
7. Turn LEFT onto Bryan Street, passing Houston Elementary School.
8. Turn LEFT onto Chestnut Street.
9. Turn LEFT onto Grand Avenue and travel through downtown Houston.
10. Turn RIGHT onto Walnut Street and continue toward U.S. Highway 63.
11. Turn NORTH onto U.S. Highway 63 and head out of town toward STATE!

πŸ“£ HOUSTON, LET'S SHOW UP!
Find a spot along the route, wear your RED and BLACK, wave your signs, and help us cheer on these athletes as they head to STATE!

They've put in the miles and the hard work. Now let's show them that the entire Houston community is behind them!

GO TIGERS! β€οΈπŸ–€

#TheTigerWay
about 10 hours ago, Houston R-1 School District
XC State Send Off
Great Conversations, Stronger Connections! β˜• Recently, Houston R-1 Superintendent Dr. Justin Copley sat down with community members at The Corner for our latest Community Conversations gathering. It was a great opportunity to talk about what’s happening across our district, share ideas, answer questions, and hear directly from the people who make our community so special. A big THANK YOU to The Corner for generously opening its doors and hosting us! We appreciate your hospitality and support of Houston Schools. Missed this conversation? We’d love to see you at the next one! πŸ“… Thursday, December 10 ⏰ 11:00 a.m. πŸ“ TCMH Mayuga Cafe Community Conversations are all about keeping the lines of communication open. Whether you have a question, an idea, or simply want to hear what’s happening in our schools, we hope you’ll join us! Your voice matters, and we want to hear it! β€οΈπŸ–€ #OurTeamOurTown
1 day ago, Houston R-1 School District
Community Conversations
❀️ Getting to the Heart of Forensics! πŸ”¬

Ms. Ford’s Forensics students are getting a hands-on look at how the human heart works!

Students dissected sheep hearts to identify the different parts of the heart and better understand how blood flows through it.

Next, they’ll put their forensic skills to the test by examining diseased hearts and looking for clues to determine a possible cause of death.

It's one thing to learn about the heart in a textbook, but it's another to see it up close and investigate how it works!

Hands-on learning at Houston High School!

#DifferentByDesign
1 day ago, Houston R-1 School District
Forensics class
Forensics class
π™ˆπ™€π™€π™ π™Šπ™π™ π™π™€π˜Όπ™ˆ ➑️ Mr. Trenton Howell joins our district as the welding instructor in the Piney River Technical Center. Welcome!

πŸ”΄ π™‹π™Šπ™Žπ™„π™π™„π™Šπ™‰: Welding Instructor
πŸ”΄ π˜Όπ˜½π™Šπ™π™: "I graduated from Plato High School and the PRTC Welding Program in 2022. After graduation, I attended Missouri Welding Institute before entering the welding field, where I gained experience across several industries, including power, refining, chemical, industrial tanks, food sanitation, and commercial projects. My work has primarily focused on structural welding and piping, with some experience in boiler tubes.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring different states and attending local attractions, especially in Texas during the holidays. I also enjoy spending time with my family, including my girlfriend and our 2-year-old son, who often join me on my adventures."
πŸ”΄ π™’π™ƒπ˜Όπ™ 𝙃𝙀 π™„π™Ž π™‡π™Šπ™Šπ™†π™„π™‰π™‚ π™π™Šπ™’π˜Όπ™π˜Ώ π™π™Š: "I’m excited to give back and teach the students of what I have learned in the field after this program made me successful.

#TheBestWillBe
1 day ago, Houston R-1 School District
Howell
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Honoring Our Veterans! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Our Houston Elementary 1st graders are getting ready for a special evening as they prepare to honor our veterans through music!

We invite our families, friends, community members, and especially our veterans to join us for the 1st Grade Veterans Day Concert.

πŸ“… Thursday, November 5
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
πŸ“ Houston Elementary Gymnasium

Our students are excited to share what they've been working on, and we hope you'll join us as we recognize and thank those who have served our country! β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

#TheBestWillBe
1 day ago, Houston R-1 School District
Veterans Day Concert
A Gift That Helps Our Students Hear and Learn!

A big thank you to the Houston Lions Club for their generous $1,100 donation to purchase a hearing screening audiometer for Houston Elementary School!

This equipment will help our school nurse provide hearing screenings for students, making it easier to identify potential hearing concerns that could affect their learning.

We are grateful to have community organizations like the Houston Lions Club that continue to invest in the health and well-being of our students. Your generosity makes a difference!

Pictured from left: Houston Lions Club members Bennie Cook, Jennifer Williams, and Justin Shelby; Houston R-1 Superintendent Dr. Justin Copley; and Houston Elementary Nurse Amy Smith.

#OurTeamOurTown
2 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Lions Club
⚫ πŸ”΄ STATE BOUND! HOUSTON TIGERS CROSS COUNTRY! πŸ”΄βš«

What a day for Houston Cross Country at the District Championships in Owensville!

πŸ₯‡ Myles Copley – DISTRICT CHAMPION!
πŸ₯ˆ Lyla Huffman – DISTRICT RUNNER-UP!
πŸ† Boys Team – 3RD PLACE & STATE BOUND!

From the first mile to the finish line, our Tigers gave it their all! We're proud of the hard work, determination and effort each runner brought to the course!

Congratulations to our individual state qualifiers:

Boys:

Charlie Benoist – 5th Place
Oliver Choate – 6th Place
Marcus Posant – 20th Place

Girls:

Myles Copley – 1st Place
Lyla Huffman – 2nd Place
Jesse Allen – 29th Place


πŸ“… Next Stop: STATE – November 6!

Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches on a great day of racing! We're proud of the way you represented Houston!

β€οΈπŸ–€ Help us congratulate our Tigers and wish them luck at STATE!

#TheTigerWay #StateBound
4 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Boys team cross country
Girls Cross Country
Good Luck at Districts, Tigers! β€οΈπŸ–€

Our Houston Cross Country teams are headed to Owensville tomorrow for the MSHSAA District Cross Country Championships!

πŸ“… Saturday, October 31
πŸ“ Owensville High School
πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Girls – 11:00 a.m.
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Boys – 11:45 a.m.

Our runners have worked hard all season, and we're excited to see them compete at districts!

Join us in wishing our Tigers the best of luck tomorrow!

🎟️ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mshsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxMDY%3D?fbclid=IwY2xjawVR7k1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXRzNUNZNzAyaFpUWll1V2pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfnm_P1kFGnPmGhTV57mb8uVo54c-5dANR341sclF-4ySvKM4Ub5_yipeaFPs_aem_u-QEalea5AADHUJdIQRCJw

Go Tigers! β€οΈπŸ–€

#TheTigerWay
5 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Cross Country Districts

🏈 IT'S DISTRICT GAME DAY!

The Houston Tigers are hitting the road tonight to take on the Fair Grove Eagles in the first round of district playoffs!

πŸ“ Fair Grove High School
πŸ“… TONIGHT | Friday, October 30
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.

It's playoff time, Tiger Nation! Let's pack the stands, bring the noise, and show our Tigers some support as they battle to keep their season going!

Let's go, BIG RED! β€οΈπŸ–€πŸˆ

#TheTigerWay
5 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Football
Keeping Our Schools Safe

Student safety continues to be a top priority at Houston R-1 School District.

As part of our ongoing safety efforts, local law enforcement conducted an unannounced K-9 drug search on campus today.

These unannounced searches are part of our routine safety measures and will continue throughout the school year as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students and staff.

A special thank you to the Officer Wink from the Houston Police Department and K-9 Omen for their assistance today and their continued partnership in keeping our schools safe!

#TheBestWIllBe
5 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Drug Dog
🍬 TREATS FOR TROOPS! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Have some extra Halloween candy? Put it to good use!

Houston Schools will be collecting leftover Halloween candy for Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops, helping send a sweet treat to our military members and veterans!

πŸ“… November 2–6
πŸ“ Drop off at Houston Elementary or Middle School

All students who donate will be entered into a prize drawing!

Encourage your students to share a little sweetness and help us show appreciation for those who serve! ❀️

#TheBestWillBe
5 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Treats for Troops
πŸŽƒπŸ“ Pumpkins + Measurements = Smashing Good Fun!

Mrs. Cox’s 3rd graders took a math lesson beyond the textbook and put it into practice with a little pumpkin fun!

During their Measurement Unit, students put their guessing skills to the test as they estimated and measured pumpkins in different ways.

This is what being Different by Design is all about! Finding creative, hands-on ways to bring classroom lessons to life and make learning fun!

Who knew pumpkins could make such great math teachers?

#DifferentByDesign
6 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Pumpkin measuring
Pumpkin measuring
Pumpkin measuring
Pumpkin measuring
🎢 ONE LAST PERFORMANCE! 🎺πŸ₯

The Houston High School Marching Band is wrapping up its marching season tonight, and you're invited!

Join us for Friends and Family Band Night as our talented students take the field one final time to perform this year's show, "Sounds of the Sea Legends!" 🌊

πŸ“… Tonight, Thursday, October 29
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
πŸ“ Houston Football Field

Our band students have put in countless hours of practice and hard work this season. Come out, enjoy the show, and help us celebrate all they've accomplished!

#TheTigerWay
6 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
HHS Tiger Pride Band
From the Classroom to the Sidelines! 🏈🩺

Learning doesn't always happen inside four classroom walls!

At our last home football game, two Houston High School Health Science students had the opportunity to take what they've been learning in the classroom and see it put into practice in real-world careers. Experiences like these give our students a chance to explore their career interests, ask questions, and see what their futures could look like!

Christopher Meier, who has an interest in physical therapy, spent the evening job shadowing Whitney Hall, who provides support for sports-related injuries.

Michael Perez, who is interested in becoming an EMT, spent the evening shadowing the TCMH ambulance crew, getting a firsthand look at the emergency medical services field.


πŸ’¬ We want to hear from you! Did you have an experience in high school that helped you discover what you wanted to do after graduation? Share your story in the comments!


A big thank you to Whitney Hall and the TCMH ambulance crew for taking the time to share their knowledge and give our students this opportunity.

This is what being Different by Design looks like at Houston Schools! It's about being intentional with the opportunities we create, connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences, and helping students prepare for whatever comes next.

#DifferentByDesign #OurTeamOurTown
7 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Health Science
Health Science
β€οΈπŸ–€ Community Shoutout: Faith Fellowship!

For the past 14 football seasons, Faith Fellowship has been quietly making a difference at Houston Tiger Stadium!

Since 2013, members of Faith Fellowship have taken the time after every home football game to stay behind and clean up the stadium. While the rest of us head home after cheering on the Tigers, they're making sure our stadium is ready for the next event.

It's a commitment that often goes unnoticed, but one that means so much to our school district.

Thank you, Faith Fellowship, for your years of dedication, generosity, and service to our schools. We are truly grateful to have people like you in our community!

#OurTeamOurTown
7 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Faith Fellowship
Faith Fellowship
Faith Fellowship
Houston Hosts District 14 FBLA Fall Meeting!

Houston High School had the privilege of hosting the District 14 FBLA Fall Meeting on Wednesday!

FBLA members from 16 different schools came together to discuss important deadlines, upcoming events, and plans for the year ahead.

Throughout the meeting, students also participated in several fun team-building activities, giving them the opportunity to meet new people, work together, and build connections with fellow FBLA members from other schools.

It was a great day of teamwork, leadership, and making new connections! Thank you to all the schools and FBLA members who joined us!

#TheBestWillBe #FBLA
7 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
FBLA
FBLA
FBLA
FBLA
🍦 Community Conversations is TOMORROW!

Have a little time during your lunch break? Stop by The Corner tomorrow and visit with Houston R-1 Superintendent Dr. Justin Copley!

πŸ“… Thursday, October 29
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
πŸ“ The Corner | 101 S. Grand Avenue, Houston

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, or simply have a conversation about what's happening in our schools.

Can't make it tomorrow? No worries! We have more Community Conversations planned throughout the school year!

We hope you'll find a time to stop by, say hello, and be part of the conversation!

#TheBestWillBe
7 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Community Conversations
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ VETERANS TRIBUTE ASSEMBLY πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Houston R-I School District invites our community to join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

πŸ“… Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 1:00 PM
πŸ“ Tiger Fieldhouse

We especially encourage area veterans to attend as we come together to recognize their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation.

To all who have worn the uniform, thank you for your service. We look forward to honoring you!

We hope you'll join us for this special tribute!

#TheBestWillBe
7 days ago, Houston R-1 School District
Veterans Assembly