HOMECOMING 2026 | PARKING & ADMISSION GATES
Heading to Homecoming this Friday? Please take a moment to review the parking and admission map before you arrive.
Parking areas are marked throughout the map, including available parking, handicapped and senior citizen parking, shuttle parking, and athlete parking. The map also identifies the three admission gates that will be available for entry.
Admission: $5 per adult and $2 per student.
A school bus shuttle will begin at 4:30 p.m. from the PRTC parking lot and will run throughout the evening, including shuttle service at the conclusion of the game.
Weβre expecting a great crowd for Homecoming, so please plan ahead, follow the marked parking areas, and allow yourself a little extra time when arriving.
We canβt wait to welcome everyone home for Homecoming 2026!
#TheBestWillBe
Heading to Homecoming this Friday? Please take a moment to review the parking and admission map before you arrive.
Parking areas are marked throughout the map, including available parking, handicapped and senior citizen parking, shuttle parking, and athlete parking. The map also identifies the three admission gates that will be available for entry.
Admission: $5 per adult and $2 per student.
A school bus shuttle will begin at 4:30 p.m. from the PRTC parking lot and will run throughout the evening, including shuttle service at the conclusion of the game.
Weβre expecting a great crowd for Homecoming, so please plan ahead, follow the marked parking areas, and allow yourself a little extra time when arriving.
We canβt wait to welcome everyone home for Homecoming 2026!
#TheBestWillBe
π£ REMINDER: No ACE this Friday, October 9!
Due to early dismissal for Homecoming, there will be NO ACE before or after school on Friday, October 9.
Please make other arrangements for your student that day.
We hope everyone has a great Homecoming Friday! β€οΈπ€
Due to early dismissal for Homecoming, there will be NO ACE before or after school on Friday, October 9.
Please make other arrangements for your student that day.
We hope everyone has a great Homecoming Friday! β€οΈπ€
October is National Principals Month, and today weβre proud to shine the spotlight on Houston Elementary Principal Mrs. Jody Jarrett!
Mrs. Jarrett has been leading Houston Elementary since the 2015β2016 school year, and during that time she has become such an important part of the Houston Schools family.
Whether sheβs encouraging students, supporting teachers and staff, welcoming families, or simply helping make each school day a little better, Mrs. Jarrettβs care for Houston Elementary can be seen throughout the building.
We are thankful for the time, heart, and dedication she gives to our students and staff each and every day.
Please help us celebrate Mrs. Jarrett and thank her for everything she does for Houston Elementary!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TheBestWillBe
Mrs. Jarrett has been leading Houston Elementary since the 2015β2016 school year, and during that time she has become such an important part of the Houston Schools family.
Whether sheβs encouraging students, supporting teachers and staff, welcoming families, or simply helping make each school day a little better, Mrs. Jarrettβs care for Houston Elementary can be seen throughout the building.
We are thankful for the time, heart, and dedication she gives to our students and staff each and every day.
Please help us celebrate Mrs. Jarrett and thank her for everything she does for Houston Elementary!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TheBestWillBe
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, weβre celebrating the past and present coaches who have helped shape generations of Houston Tigers.
Our coaches do so much more than teach the game. They build confidence, encourage teamwork, develop leaders, and leave a lasting impact on the students and athletes they serve.
Weβd love to hear from our Tiger community!
Comment below and tell us your favorite past or present Houston coach β and, if youβd like, share a favorite memory or something they taught you along the way.
Thank you to all of our Houston coaches for the time, dedication, and heart you continue to give our students.
#TheTigerWay
Today, weβre celebrating the past and present coaches who have helped shape generations of Houston Tigers.
Our coaches do so much more than teach the game. They build confidence, encourage teamwork, develop leaders, and leave a lasting impact on the students and athletes they serve.
Weβd love to hear from our Tiger community!
Comment below and tell us your favorite past or present Houston coach β and, if youβd like, share a favorite memory or something they taught you along the way.
Thank you to all of our Houston coaches for the time, dedication, and heart you continue to give our students.
#TheTigerWay
HOMECOMING IS COMING HOME! β€οΈπ€π
Weβre excited to officially welcome Tiger Nation back home for Houston Homecoming 2026!
π Friday, October 9
π Houston Tigers Football
β° Kickoff: 7:00 PM
π AT HOME!
Our stadium is still under construction, so things may look a little different than what everyone is used to. However, we are thankful and excited that we are able to host Homecoming right here at home!
π Please be on the lookout over the next few days! We will be posting additional Homecoming Game Day information on our social media pages and district website to help everyone know what to expect before arriving.
We appreciate everyoneβs patience and cooperation as we continue working toward the finished product. We canβt wait to pack the stands and celebrate Homecoming with our students, families, alumni and community!
Friday night, weβre coming HOME. β€οΈπ€
#TheTigerWay #Homecoming2026
Weβre excited to officially welcome Tiger Nation back home for Houston Homecoming 2026!
π Friday, October 9
π Houston Tigers Football
β° Kickoff: 7:00 PM
π AT HOME!
Our stadium is still under construction, so things may look a little different than what everyone is used to. However, we are thankful and excited that we are able to host Homecoming right here at home!
π Please be on the lookout over the next few days! We will be posting additional Homecoming Game Day information on our social media pages and district website to help everyone know what to expect before arriving.
We appreciate everyoneβs patience and cooperation as we continue working toward the finished product. We canβt wait to pack the stands and celebrate Homecoming with our students, families, alumni and community!
Friday night, weβre coming HOME. β€οΈπ€
#TheTigerWay #Homecoming2026
π¨ JV FOOTBALL UPDATE π¨
Tonightβs JV Football game against Ava has been CANCELED.
Please help us spread the word to anyone who may have been planning to attend.
Thank you for your understanding, and as always, thank you for supporting Houston Tiger Athletics!
Tonightβs JV Football game against Ava has been CANCELED.
Please help us spread the word to anyone who may have been planning to attend.
Thank you for your understanding, and as always, thank you for supporting Houston Tiger Athletics!
π HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE, HOUSTON! π
Get ready for a full week of Y2K fun, school spirit, and Tiger pride as we celebrate Homecoming 2026!
From the lip sync & karaoke battle and hot chocolate social to pack the gym night, the homecoming parade, Friday night football, and Saturdayβs homecoming dance β thereβs something happening all week long!
And donβt forget the theme days:
πΊ Monday β 2000s Movie/TV Shows
π§’ Tuesday β Y2sDAY: Survival Gear
π Wednesday β On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
β¨ Thursday β Blinged Out
β€οΈπ€ Friday β Old School: Tiger Gear, Red & Black
π Friday, Oct. 9
Homecoming Parade β 1:45 PM
Homecoming Queen Crowning β 6:30 PM
Homecoming Game β 7:00 PM
π Saturday, Oct. 10
Homecoming Dance β 6:00β9:00 PM
π Urbyn Roots Event Center in Downtown Houston
We canβt wait to see our students, families, alumni, and community come together for an unforgettable Homecoming Week!
Break out the Y2K style, wear your red and black, and get ready to celebrate!
π’ REMINDER: WE DO HAVE SCHOOL MONDAY!
Houston Schools WILL be in session on Monday, October 5.
Please make plans for students to attend school as normal. We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!
Again β Monday, October 5 is a regular school day.
Houston Schools WILL be in session on Monday, October 5.
Please make plans for students to attend school as normal. We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!
Again β Monday, October 5 is a regular school day.
π¦ Butterflies for Dolly π¦
Houston Elementary students from all grades have been busy creating beautiful butterflies in Mrs. Douglasβ art class in honor of Dolly Parton and the lasting impact she has had on so many children in our community.
For many Houston School District students, Dolly Partonβs Imagination Library was part of their earliest memories of learning. Through the program, children received a new book in the mail every month from birth until age 5βhelping build a love for reading before they ever stepped into a classroom.
Those books were more than just stories arriving in the mailbox. They became moments shared with parents and grandparents, bedtime traditions, favorite characters, and some of the very first steps in a lifelong journey of learning.
Now, our students are putting their creativity to work to celebrate someone who has helped place booksβand a little bit of magicβinto the hands of children right here in Houston.
Each butterfly is a small reminder of how something given with love can help a child spread their wings. π¦β€οΈ
π WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Did your family participate in Dolly Partonβs Imagination Library? Comment below and share your childβs favorite book from the programβor a special memory you have of those books arriving in the mail each month. Weβd love to hear how the Imagination Library became part of your familyβs story!
#TheBestWillBe #DollyParton'sImaginationLibrary
Houston Elementary students from all grades have been busy creating beautiful butterflies in Mrs. Douglasβ art class in honor of Dolly Parton and the lasting impact she has had on so many children in our community.
For many Houston School District students, Dolly Partonβs Imagination Library was part of their earliest memories of learning. Through the program, children received a new book in the mail every month from birth until age 5βhelping build a love for reading before they ever stepped into a classroom.
Those books were more than just stories arriving in the mailbox. They became moments shared with parents and grandparents, bedtime traditions, favorite characters, and some of the very first steps in a lifelong journey of learning.
Now, our students are putting their creativity to work to celebrate someone who has helped place booksβand a little bit of magicβinto the hands of children right here in Houston.
Each butterfly is a small reminder of how something given with love can help a child spread their wings. π¦β€οΈ
π WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Did your family participate in Dolly Partonβs Imagination Library? Comment below and share your childβs favorite book from the programβor a special memory you have of those books arriving in the mail each month. Weβd love to hear how the Imagination Library became part of your familyβs story!
#TheBestWillBe #DollyParton'sImaginationLibrary
π Family Fun Night at Houston Elementary! π
Houston Elementary families are invited to join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and activities at our upcoming Family Fun Night!
π Monday, Sept. 28
β° 6:00β7:00 p.m.
During the evening, there will also be a Title I Information Meeting located in the main hallway near Mrs. Tottinghamβs classroom.
We hope our elementary families can come out, spend some time together, and enjoy a fun evening at school!
#TheBestWillBe
Houston Elementary families are invited to join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and activities at our upcoming Family Fun Night!
π Monday, Sept. 28
β° 6:00β7:00 p.m.
During the evening, there will also be a Title I Information Meeting located in the main hallway near Mrs. Tottinghamβs classroom.
We hope our elementary families can come out, spend some time together, and enjoy a fun evening at school!
#TheBestWillBe
π§ͺ Discovering Isotopes in Chemistry!
Ms. Fordβs high school chemistry students put isotopes into action with a hands-on Discovery of Isotopes Lab!
Using pennies, students created models of naturally occurring isotopes and collected data to determine the mass of each penny βisotope.β They then used their findings to calculate the average mass of the pennyβconnecting classroom concepts to a simple, real-world model.
Hands-on learning helps turn complex chemistry concepts into something students can see, measure, and understand!
#DifferentByDesign #TheBestWillBe
Ms. Fordβs high school chemistry students put isotopes into action with a hands-on Discovery of Isotopes Lab!
Using pennies, students created models of naturally occurring isotopes and collected data to determine the mass of each penny βisotope.β They then used their findings to calculate the average mass of the pennyβconnecting classroom concepts to a simple, real-world model.
Hands-on learning helps turn complex chemistry concepts into something students can see, measure, and understand!
#DifferentByDesign #TheBestWillBe
β οΈ PLEASE AVOID MILL STREET
Crews are still working in the area after a tractor-trailer struck utility lines near Phelps Street and Mill Street.
For everyoneβs safety, please avoid driving or walking near Mill Street area and between Phelps Street and Chestnut Street while crews continue their work.
Please use an alternate route and give crews plenty of room to work safely. Thank you for your cooperation.
Crews are still working in the area after a tractor-trailer struck utility lines near Phelps Street and Mill Street.
For everyoneβs safety, please avoid driving or walking near Mill Street area and between Phelps Street and Chestnut Street while crews continue their work.
Please use an alternate route and give crews plenty of room to work safely. Thank you for your cooperation.
Need help setting up your FSA ID? Weβve got you covered!
Students can get FSA ID help during Club Day tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 25. If you need assistance creating your account for financial aid, be sure to stop by and get the help you need.
Important: Students will need to bring their SSN.
Donβt wait until the last minuteβtake care of this important step and be ready for the financial aid process!
#TheBestWillBe
Students can get FSA ID help during Club Day tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 25. If you need assistance creating your account for financial aid, be sure to stop by and get the help you need.
Important: Students will need to bring their SSN.
Donβt wait until the last minuteβtake care of this important step and be ready for the financial aid process!
#TheBestWillBe
UPDATE: POWER RESTORED
The Houston School District is currently experiencing a power outage. As a result, our phone lines are also currently down.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while service is being restored. We will share additional updates as they become available.
π₯ ITβS A BIG DAY FOR HOUSTON ATHLETICS! π₯
Today Houston Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball are all in action β so there are plenty of chances to get out and support Houston!
Todayβs lineup:
β’ HS/MS Cross Country @ Plato β 4 PM
β’ HS Volleyball @ Salem β 5 PM
β’ MS Football @ Cabool β 5:30 PM
β’ MS Volleyball vs. Ava β 5 PM (at Home)
β’ Varsity Football vs. Thayer β 7 PM ( Game will be played at Willow Springs)
Bring the energy, wear the red and black, and cheer on our Tigers wherever you can!
LETβS GO, HOUSTON!
#TheTigerWay
Houston Choir Students Earn District Honors! πΆ
Over the weekend, five Houston Choir students auditioned for a spot in the South Central District Honor Choir, competing alongside hundreds of talented students from more than 40 schools across South Central Missouri.
We are excited to announce that three Houston students were selected to represent our school in this yearβs Honor Choirs!
π΅ Jaelyn Scholz β 11/12 Honor Choir β Top 25
π΅ Emillee Nunnery β 9/10 Honor Choir
π΅ Kyell Robertson β 9/10 Honor Choir
Pictured left to right: Jaelyn Scholz, Kyell Robertson, and Emillee Nunnery.
A special congratulations goes to Jaelyn Scholz, who placed in the Top 25 for her voice part out of 112 junior/senior alto auditionees! Her performance has also earned her the opportunity to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir later this semester.
Being selected for these ensembles is no small accomplishment. Students competed for limited spots against some of the strongest vocalists in the region, and their success is a testament to the time, hard work, and dedication they have put into their craft.
Please help us congratulate them on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have them representing Houston!
Over the weekend, five Houston Choir students auditioned for a spot in the South Central District Honor Choir, competing alongside hundreds of talented students from more than 40 schools across South Central Missouri.
We are excited to announce that three Houston students were selected to represent our school in this yearβs Honor Choirs!
π΅ Jaelyn Scholz β 11/12 Honor Choir β Top 25
π΅ Emillee Nunnery β 9/10 Honor Choir
π΅ Kyell Robertson β 9/10 Honor Choir
Pictured left to right: Jaelyn Scholz, Kyell Robertson, and Emillee Nunnery.
A special congratulations goes to Jaelyn Scholz, who placed in the Top 25 for her voice part out of 112 junior/senior alto auditionees! Her performance has also earned her the opportunity to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir later this semester.
Being selected for these ensembles is no small accomplishment. Students competed for limited spots against some of the strongest vocalists in the region, and their success is a testament to the time, hard work, and dedication they have put into their craft.
Please help us congratulate them on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have them representing Houston!
π THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! π
The Tigers are hitting the road a day early this week!
Houston Varsity Football will take on the Thayer Bobcats this Thursday, Sept. 24, with the game being played at Palenske Field in Willow Springs.
π Palenske Field β Willow Springs
π Thayer
π Thursday, Sept. 24
β° Kickoff β 7:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: The Houston vs. Thayer varsity game will take place following the Thayer vs. Willow Springs Junior High game at Palenske Field.
Make the trip to Willow Springs, fill the stands, and come ready to cheer on the Tigers!
LETβS GO, HOUSTON! π
#TheTigerWay
The Tigers are hitting the road a day early this week!
Houston Varsity Football will take on the Thayer Bobcats this Thursday, Sept. 24, with the game being played at Palenske Field in Willow Springs.
π Palenske Field β Willow Springs
π Thayer
π Thursday, Sept. 24
β° Kickoff β 7:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: The Houston vs. Thayer varsity game will take place following the Thayer vs. Willow Springs Junior High game at Palenske Field.
Make the trip to Willow Springs, fill the stands, and come ready to cheer on the Tigers!
LETβS GO, HOUSTON! π
#TheTigerWay
π
NO SCHOOL MONDAY!
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 21.
Enjoy the long weekend, Tigers! β€οΈπ€
Weβll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 22.
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 21.
Enjoy the long weekend, Tigers! β€οΈπ€
Weβll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 22.
π GAME DAY!
Our Lady Tigers volleyball team is headed to Plato tonight!
π Plato
β° First serve: 5:30 p.m.
Good luck, Lady Tigers! Let's go, Houston! β€οΈπ€
Our Lady Tigers volleyball team is headed to Plato tonight!
π Plato
β° First serve: 5:30 p.m.
Good luck, Lady Tigers! Let's go, Houston! β€οΈπ€
π» Happy National IT Professionals Day!
Today, weβre celebrating our Houston IT team, Daniel Eastman, Director of Technology, and David Jones!
Thank you for keeping our schools connected, our technology running, and our students and staff supported every day. We appreciate all you do for Houston!
Today, weβre celebrating our Houston IT team, Daniel Eastman, Director of Technology, and David Jones!
Thank you for keeping our schools connected, our technology running, and our students and staff supported every day. We appreciate all you do for Houston!
