πππ CAREERS ON WHEELS β PARTICIPANTS WANTED! πππ
Houston Elementary is looking for individuals and local businesses whose careers involve vehicles with wheels to participate in our annual Careers on Wheels Day!
This is a great opportunity to bring your work vehicle, share information about your career, and help our students discover the many exciting career paths available in our community.
π Friday, October 16
β° 8:00β11:30 a.m.
Interested in participating? Please RSVP by contacting Maggie Moore, Elementary Counselor, at 417-967-3024, ext. 2206.
Help us bring career exploration to life for our students! π―β€οΈπ€
Houston Elementary is looking for individuals and local businesses whose careers involve vehicles with wheels to participate in our annual Careers on Wheels Day!
This is a great opportunity to bring your work vehicle, share information about your career, and help our students discover the many exciting career paths available in our community.
π Friday, October 16
β° 8:00β11:30 a.m.
Interested in participating? Please RSVP by contacting Maggie Moore, Elementary Counselor, at 417-967-3024, ext. 2206.
Help us bring career exploration to life for our students! π―β€οΈπ€
πββπββοΈ NEW SCHOOL RECORD SET AT SWCCA CROSS COUNTRY MEET
The Houston Cross Country team competed at the SWCCA Meet in Bolivar, turning in several outstanding performances against hundreds of runners!
π₯ Lyla Huffman β 1st in Class III | 19:25
π₯ Myles Copley β 2nd in Class III | 19:46
β Charlie Benoist β 4th in Class III | 17:21
In his first-ever high school meet, Charlie ran a 17:21 and set a new Houston High School record! What an incredible way to begin his high school career!
Congratulations to all our Tiger runners for competing hard and representing Houston with pride!
Same grind. Higher goals. GO TIGERS!
The Houston Cross Country team competed at the SWCCA Meet in Bolivar, turning in several outstanding performances against hundreds of runners!
π₯ Lyla Huffman β 1st in Class III | 19:25
π₯ Myles Copley β 2nd in Class III | 19:46
β Charlie Benoist β 4th in Class III | 17:21
In his first-ever high school meet, Charlie ran a 17:21 and set a new Houston High School record! What an incredible way to begin his high school career!
Congratulations to all our Tiger runners for competing hard and representing Houston with pride!
Same grind. Higher goals. GO TIGERS!
The Exceptional Child Cooperative is hosting a meeting for parents and guardians of students with disabilities who attend a private school or are homeschooled within the Houston School District.
π September 28
β° 3:30 PM
π ECEC Building Conference Room
905 Hill St., Houston, MO
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and learn more about available special education services and resources.
π September 28
β° 3:30 PM
π ECEC Building Conference Room
905 Hill St., Houston, MO
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and learn more about available special education services and resources.
πΊπΈ NO SCHOOL MONDAY!
Houston Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Houston Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
ππ₯ ITβS GAME DAY, TIGER NATION! π₯π
Weβre packing up the pride and taking the show on the road! Tonight, the Houston Tigers take on Springfield Catholic under the lights at our home away from home in Cabool! πΎ
π Cabool High School
πͺ Gates open at 6 PM
π Kickoff at 7 PM
Wear your red and black, bring your loudest Tiger roar, and help us turn our home away from home into TIGER COUNTRY!
Same Tiger pride. LETβS GET LOUD! β€οΈπ€
Weβre packing up the pride and taking the show on the road! Tonight, the Houston Tigers take on Springfield Catholic under the lights at our home away from home in Cabool! πΎ
π Cabool High School
πͺ Gates open at 6 PM
π Kickoff at 7 PM
Wear your red and black, bring your loudest Tiger roar, and help us turn our home away from home into TIGER COUNTRY!
Same Tiger pride. LETβS GET LOUD! β€οΈπ€
GAMEDAY! IT'S OUR HOME OPENER! π―π
Tonight is our scheduled home football opener! Due to the ongoing construction at Houston Stadium, tonight's home game will be played at Cabool.
π¨ Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. tonight for general admission.
While the game is being held at Cabool, we ask all Tiger fans to help us represent Houston with pride and respect their facilities. Please help us leave the stadium in good condition by picking up trash, respecting the property, and not damaging any facilities. We appreciate Cabool allowing us to use their stadium and want to be sure we are great guests!
To help maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone, please review the following guidelines:
π₯ We are a tobacco-free campus. Smoking will not be allowed near the stadium.
π₯ Houston fans will sit in the βhomeβ section of stadium.
π₯ Elementary students will be expected to sit with a parent at all times during the game.
π₯ Middle school students will be in the roped off section - first two rows of second section. They will not be allowed to sit with the high school students. The middle school administrator will be supervising the middle school section. Middle school students who do not want to sit in the middle school section will need to sit with a parent.
π₯ High school students will sit in the first section of the south side, with the Band behind the Pep Club.. High school students not sitting in the high school section will be expected to sit with a parent. The high school administrator will be supervising the high school section.
π₯ Students may leave their assigned area to use the restroom or purchase items from concessions.
π₯ All students will be expected to abide by all student handbook policies at extracurricular events, including the dress code.
π₯ No sitting on the concrete ledge along the rail will be permitted.
π₯ Any student leaving the football stadium will need to pay to re-enter. No loitering in the parking lot.
π₯ Please be mindful that the high school student section will be allowed to stand and cheer to show their Tiger spirit! π―
π₯ Admission is $5 adults and $2 students.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us take care of the Cabool stadium tonight. Let's show everyone what great Tiger fans we have, both in the stands and as guests of another community!
LET'S GO TIGERS!
Tonight is our scheduled home football opener! Due to the ongoing construction at Houston Stadium, tonight's home game will be played at Cabool.
π¨ Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. tonight for general admission.
While the game is being held at Cabool, we ask all Tiger fans to help us represent Houston with pride and respect their facilities. Please help us leave the stadium in good condition by picking up trash, respecting the property, and not damaging any facilities. We appreciate Cabool allowing us to use their stadium and want to be sure we are great guests!
To help maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone, please review the following guidelines:
π₯ We are a tobacco-free campus. Smoking will not be allowed near the stadium.
π₯ Houston fans will sit in the βhomeβ section of stadium.
π₯ Elementary students will be expected to sit with a parent at all times during the game.
π₯ Middle school students will be in the roped off section - first two rows of second section. They will not be allowed to sit with the high school students. The middle school administrator will be supervising the middle school section. Middle school students who do not want to sit in the middle school section will need to sit with a parent.
π₯ High school students will sit in the first section of the south side, with the Band behind the Pep Club.. High school students not sitting in the high school section will be expected to sit with a parent. The high school administrator will be supervising the high school section.
π₯ Students may leave their assigned area to use the restroom or purchase items from concessions.
π₯ All students will be expected to abide by all student handbook policies at extracurricular events, including the dress code.
π₯ No sitting on the concrete ledge along the rail will be permitted.
π₯ Any student leaving the football stadium will need to pay to re-enter. No loitering in the parking lot.
π₯ Please be mindful that the high school student section will be allowed to stand and cheer to show their Tiger spirit! π―
π₯ Admission is $5 adults and $2 students.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us take care of the Cabool stadium tonight. Let's show everyone what great Tiger fans we have, both in the stands and as guests of another community!
LET'S GO TIGERS!
JOIN THE 2026 CONSTITUTION PROJECT TEAM
HHS students are invited to apply for this year's Constitution Project Team. Learn the disciplines of crime scene investigation, journalism or trial advocacy while paired with mentors from our community. The team will compete against other school districts with the opportunity to defend Houston's state championship.
The application form has been emailed to all students in grades 9-12. It may also be filled out here: https://forms.gle/RasPVZg5sYk2TxsT7
HHS students are invited to apply for this year's Constitution Project Team. Learn the disciplines of crime scene investigation, journalism or trial advocacy while paired with mentors from our community. The team will compete against other school districts with the opportunity to defend Houston's state championship.
The application form has been emailed to all students in grades 9-12. It may also be filled out here: https://forms.gle/RasPVZg5sYk2TxsT7
π MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to the heat, tomorrow nightβs Middle School Football game at Thayer will now be ONE GAME ONLY with a 6:30 PM start time.
β° 6:30 PM
π Thayer
Letβs go, Tigers! Bring the energy and cheer on our boys!
#TheTigerWay
Due to the heat, tomorrow nightβs Middle School Football game at Thayer will now be ONE GAME ONLY with a 6:30 PM start time.
β° 6:30 PM
π Thayer
Letβs go, Tigers! Bring the energy and cheer on our boys!
#TheTigerWay
Senior Sunrise π
The Class of 2027 gathered bright and early this morning to enjoy breakfast, spend time together and watch the sunrise before beginning their first day of school. What a special way to kick off their senior year and make memories together!
Hereβs to an unforgettable final year, seniors! β€οΈπ€
#thebestwillbe #seniors2027
The Class of 2027 gathered bright and early this morning to enjoy breakfast, spend time together and watch the sunrise before beginning their first day of school. What a special way to kick off their senior year and make memories together!
Hereβs to an unforgettable final year, seniors! β€οΈπ€
#thebestwillbe #seniors2027
ππ πMIDDLE SCHOOL FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING
Parents and guardians of middle school fall athletes are encouraged to attend a parent meeting this Thursday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m. in Hiett Gym.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parents and guardians of middle school fall athletes are encouraged to attend a parent meeting this Thursday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m. in Hiett Gym.
We look forward to seeing you there!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: To alleviate traffic congestion around the district, parents/guardians/families picking up students after school should not line up on the streets more than 5 minutes before classes dismiss.
Lineup times for each building are:
π₯ EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - 2:50 p.m.
π₯ ELEMENTARY - 2:55 p.m.
π₯ MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL - 3:05 p.m.
Thank you for adhering to these times and helping keep our students and community safe.
Lineup times for each building are:
π₯ EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - 2:50 p.m.
π₯ ELEMENTARY - 2:55 p.m.
π₯ MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL - 3:05 p.m.
Thank you for adhering to these times and helping keep our students and community safe.
π¨ REGISTER FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR NOW! π¨
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 25! If you have not completed your studentβs online registration, please do so before the first day.
π Online registration is required annually for ALL new and returning students attending Houston R-1 Schools.
β Register today:
https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/enroll
Please select and complete the correct application for each student.
Already completed registration? Log in and verify that your application was successfully submitted. If it does not appear in the system, you will need to submit it again.
π¬ Need help? Contact the District Office at 417-967-3024.
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 25! If you have not completed your studentβs online registration, please do so before the first day.
π Online registration is required annually for ALL new and returning students attending Houston R-1 Schools.
β Register today:
https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/enroll
Please select and complete the correct application for each student.
Already completed registration? Log in and verify that your application was successfully submitted. If it does not appear in the system, you will need to submit it again.
π¬ Need help? Contact the District Office at 417-967-3024.
π IMPORTANT BUS TRANSPORTATION REMINDER π
If you have not received information regarding your childβs bus route or pick-up and drop-off times, it is likely that we have not received a transportation request for your child.
π If your child will need bus transportation, please complete the Online Registration process as soon as possible to submit the required Annual Transportation Request Form.
β To verify your studentβs transportation details, please log in to your Parent Portal.
π Need additional information? Contact Dave Rust, Transportation Director, at 417-927-3024.
If you have not received information regarding your childβs bus route or pick-up and drop-off times, it is likely that we have not received a transportation request for your child.
π If your child will need bus transportation, please complete the Online Registration process as soon as possible to submit the required Annual Transportation Request Form.
β To verify your studentβs transportation details, please log in to your Parent Portal.
π Need additional information? Contact Dave Rust, Transportation Director, at 417-927-3024.
πππππΎπ: Our staff is participating in
ππππππΏππ πππΌπππππ today as we continue to emphasize school safety in collaboration with area law enforcement.
There will be a police presence on campus as well as possible gunshot sounds. Both are part of today's drill. There is no threat to our campus.
#TheBestWillBe
π» Chromebook Insurance Reminder!
Chromebook insurance is available for $25. Payments must be received by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8. Late payments will not be accepted.
Payments may be made by cash, check, or card at your studentβs respective officeβor online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Chromebook insurance is available for $25. Payments must be received by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8. Late payments will not be accepted.
Payments may be made by cash, check, or card at your studentβs respective officeβor online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
π THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR 5TH ANNUAL SCHOOL-A-PALOOZA A SUCCESS! π
What an incredible turnout! We welcomed 319 attendees, including:
π 103 parents
βοΈ 117 elementary students
π 39 middle school students
π 60 high school students
A total of 207 students preregistered for school-supply assistance, and more than 50 additional students signed up during the event!
A special thank-you goes to our committee membersβAlicia Thomas, Alicia Wilson, Crystal Ford and Tara Volkβfor the time, planning and hard work they put into making School-A-Palooza possible.
We are also incredibly grateful to all of the vendors and community partners who joined us:
TCMH, Forbes, Texas County Democrats, Thrive After School Care, OZH/BHC, Walmart, Special Olympics, First Steps, CASA of South Central Missouri, The STARS Foundation, Missouri Ozarks Community Health, MU Extension, Penmac Education Staffing, Faith Fellowship Church, Sonic Drive-In, Free Books, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oak Hill Christian Church and CHC Do-It Center.
Thank you to every family, organization, volunteer and community member who helped make our fifth year such a success. Together, we are βBlooming Into a Great Year!β πΈπ―β€οΈ
What an incredible turnout! We welcomed 319 attendees, including:
π 103 parents
βοΈ 117 elementary students
π 39 middle school students
π 60 high school students
A total of 207 students preregistered for school-supply assistance, and more than 50 additional students signed up during the event!
A special thank-you goes to our committee membersβAlicia Thomas, Alicia Wilson, Crystal Ford and Tara Volkβfor the time, planning and hard work they put into making School-A-Palooza possible.
We are also incredibly grateful to all of the vendors and community partners who joined us:
TCMH, Forbes, Texas County Democrats, Thrive After School Care, OZH/BHC, Walmart, Special Olympics, First Steps, CASA of South Central Missouri, The STARS Foundation, Missouri Ozarks Community Health, MU Extension, Penmac Education Staffing, Faith Fellowship Church, Sonic Drive-In, Free Books, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oak Hill Christian Church and CHC Do-It Center.
Thank you to every family, organization, volunteer and community member who helped make our fifth year such a success. Together, we are βBlooming Into a Great Year!β πΈπ―β€οΈ
Is your student up-to-date with their π«πππππ£ππ¨? Although summer break just began, now is a good time to check. It is the policy of the Houston R-1 School District and a Missouri State Law that all students attending district schools shall be immunized in accordance with law against vaccine-preventable diseases. The following information is courtesy the Texas County Health Department:
ππππΏππππΌππππ ππ ππππ 4 πππΌππ ππ πΌππ are required to have:
π΄ 2 MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella
π΄ 2 Varicella-Chicken Pox
π΄ 4 doses of DTAP with at least 1 dose given after their 4th birthday
π΄ 3 doses of polio with at least 1 dose given after their 4th birthday
π΄ 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
(Most 4-5 year old children will need the MMR, Varicella and a DTAP with IPV before school starts)
ππππππ πππΌπΏπππ are required to have:
π΄ 1 TDAP
π΄ 1 MCV
πππππππ are required to have:
π΄ 1 MCV
Medical and religious exemptions are available and must be updated yearly. They are available at the school district as well as the county health department.
ππππΏππππΌππππ ππ ππππ 4 πππΌππ ππ πΌππ are required to have:
π΄ 2 MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella
π΄ 2 Varicella-Chicken Pox
π΄ 4 doses of DTAP with at least 1 dose given after their 4th birthday
π΄ 3 doses of polio with at least 1 dose given after their 4th birthday
π΄ 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
(Most 4-5 year old children will need the MMR, Varicella and a DTAP with IPV before school starts)
ππππππ πππΌπΏπππ are required to have:
π΄ 1 TDAP
π΄ 1 MCV
πππππππ are required to have:
π΄ 1 MCV
Medical and religious exemptions are available and must be updated yearly. They are available at the school district as well as the county health department.
Our community - from donors and vendors to volunteers - is the heartbeat of our annual SCHOOL-A-PALOOZA as we provide extra support for our families and a fun event to kickstart the year. Have you signed up yet to partner with us?
Get all the details of how you can volunteer, give, set up a booth or more via this link. https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/schoolapalooza
T-shirt orders are due July 1, so we want to make sure any sponsors donating $250 or more are included on the shirts. To guarantee their name is printed, sponsorship commitments should be received by the July 1 deadline.
#OurTeamOurTown
Get all the details of how you can volunteer, give, set up a booth or more via this link. https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/schoolapalooza
T-shirt orders are due July 1, so we want to make sure any sponsors donating $250 or more are included on the shirts. To guarantee their name is printed, sponsorship commitments should be received by the July 1 deadline.
#OurTeamOurTown
π
π Congratulations to our Houston Special Olympics athletes on an outstanding performance at the State Special Olympics Competition in Kirksville this weekend!
Both athletes represented Houston with determination, sportsmanship, and Tiger pride while competing against athletes from across Missouri.
π Henry Shelton
π₯ Silver β 100 Meter Dash
π₯ Bronze β Mini Javelin
π₯ Gold β Shot Put
π Maycee Stilley
π₯ Gold β 50 Meter Run
π₯ Gold β Softball Throw
π₯ Gold β Standing Long Jump
We are incredibly proud of Henry and Maycee for their hard work and achievements. Congratulations on bringing home an impressive collection of medals and representing Houston so well at the state level! β€οΈπ€
Both athletes represented Houston with determination, sportsmanship, and Tiger pride while competing against athletes from across Missouri.
π Henry Shelton
π₯ Silver β 100 Meter Dash
π₯ Bronze β Mini Javelin
π₯ Gold β Shot Put
π Maycee Stilley
π₯ Gold β 50 Meter Run
π₯ Gold β Softball Throw
π₯ Gold β Standing Long Jump
We are incredibly proud of Henry and Maycee for their hard work and achievements. Congratulations on bringing home an impressive collection of medals and representing Houston so well at the state level! β€οΈπ€
π¨ GAME UPDATE π¨
The Houston Lady Tigersβ State Quarterfinal softball game at Thayer has been postponed due to weather.
π₯ The game will now be played tomorrow at 5:00 PM.
The Houston Lady Tigersβ State Quarterfinal softball game at Thayer has been postponed due to weather.
π₯ The game will now be played tomorrow at 5:00 PM.
