Houston's Special Olympics team hosted a basketball competition Saturday with 21 athletes representing four area school districts competing in dribbling, passing and shooting. Our athletes won a combined six medals! We celebrate all the athletes who competed in our first competition on campus and thank our friends from Ava, Success and Cabool for participating. We also thank West Plains Bank and Trust Company for providing lunch for all the athletes, coaches and volunteers.
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Elementary Families! We can't wait to see you Tuesday night for our first FAMILY π₯³ FUN π₯³ NIGHT π₯³ There will be a fun activity for every grade level in both the Early Childhood Center and Elementary School.
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CONGRATULATIONS πππ to the Pizza Hut student of the month nominees at Houston Middle School. They were nominated for possessing the trait of empathy - "the ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling."
From left: Ashley Copeland, Ryan Kimball, Alexis Suda, Robert Easley and Adelynn Pulliam. Not pictured: Allyssa Higginbotham
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Houston Beta Club hit the road this morning for the 2024 State Convention in Branson. They will compete and connect with other groups during their time there.
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Bragginβ rights stay with the staffβΌοΈ For the third year in a row, the faculty are the victors in their basketball game with the seniors. It was another great year of camaraderie with our students and staff. #TheTigerWay
Elementary students & families - Next week is π Reading Week π on campus. We have a fun theme each day inspired by an author and book. So plan those outfits and dress up with us as we celebrate reading!
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Bragging rights are on the line tonight! Join us inside Hiett Gymnasium for the third annual Seniors π Staff basketball game. Admission is by donation and will assist with the meal for our H Club athleteβs annual trip this weekend. #TheTigerWay
Drum roll please... π₯π₯π₯ Fundraising for the first-ever Tiger Polar Plunge π―π¦π₯Ά raised just over $2,000! We are incredibly grateful for our community's support for our new Special Olympics team. The winner of the Golden Plunger πͺ as the top individual fundraiser is Dr. Justin Copley!
Along with so many individual donors, we thank these businesses for donating to our team: Piney River Ford; D&L Florist; Grand Appliance; Mean Muggin;
Shelter Insurance / Airika Barnett-Wiseman; Buse Media; and State Farm / Justin Shelby.
On Thursday's Leap Day, fifteen of district employees will take the chilly leap into the waters of Dog's Bluff. We will have video highlights to share!
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February is CTE Month as we honor the men and women who lead our students in Career and Technical Education. And at Houston, we have some of the absolute best teaching and training students at the Piney River Technical Center!
Our CTE opportunities prepare our young people for the job market and/or further education. The programs combine academics and job-specific skill training to assist in narrowing the skills gap.
The district's CTE instructors and programs are, from left: Kristy Ijames (Business); Preston Wade (Building Trades); Sadie Gill (Family and Consumer Science); Adam Vandiver (Welding); Sherri Gale (Business); Matthew Price (Agriculture); and Jennifer Gunter (Health Occupations).
Read more about Houston's CTE programs: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/prtc
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Middle Schoolers are invited to our Spring Social from 5-7 p.m. March 7 πππ Free admission. Eligibility includes no fines or 3+ missing assignments. See the office with questions.
We look forward to a π time with you!
Here we go! Spring sports practices π―βΎοΈπ₯ππΎβ³οΈ began this afternoon with 111 HHS athletes in action. We look forward to the 2024 seasons for our baseball, softball, track, tennis and golf teams.
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Thanks to our partnership with West Plains Bank and Trust Company's Debit Card Program, a new American flag, pole and light πΊπΈ were recently installed at the Early Childhood Center on campus. We appreciate the bank's continued support as well as our community partners who are part of the program.
Read more about the Debit Card Program here β‘οΈ https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/debit-card
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Spring sports practices π―βΎοΈπ₯ππΎβ³οΈ for all middle and high school teams begin Monday after school. Athletes must have a physical on file to participate.
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CHAMPSβΌοΈ HHS Scholar Bowl tops the conference field to win the 2024 SCA championship! #TheTigerWay
INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― Houston R-1 FFA planted more than 1,400 flowers π and plants π± on Friday for the district's greenhouse. The 30x48 foot structure sits near the Piney River Technical Center on campus.
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π¨ EXCITING NEWS π¨ We are thrilled to announce that Houston Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors π€ to provide 24/7 online tutoring, classes and test prep for all students in our district! Among the many features are On-Demand Chat Tutoring, On-Demand Essay Review, 100+ Weekly Live Classes in Test Prep & Enrichment, Recorded Enrichment Classes, Self-Study & Practice Resources and more.
We are hosting a Parent Information Night on Feb. 27 to share more about the partnership and how it will assist our students. There are two meetings: 5:30 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria for families of K-5 students and 6:15 p.m. in the MS/HS cafeteria for families of 6-12 students.
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YOUβRE INVITEDβοΈJoin us Saturday morning for the annual Houston R-1 FFA Community Breakfast π³βοΈ Itβs our opportunity to thank our community partners, families and friends for their support throughout the year. Come early and come hungry. #OurTeamOurTown
How many people can say they have a photo with the governorβοΈ Members of Houston R-1 FFA were part of βDrive your Tractor to Work Dayβ on Thursday as part of National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week. Missouri high schools brought hundreds of FFA students to the Capitol to greet Gov. Parson as he made his way up the circle drive. The students then went into the Capitol building for their Careers in Agriculture Day.
Our students got a first-hand look at vintage and new tractors as well as the opportunity to meet up with some of their Summersville FFA friends. A few HHS FFA members got interviewed for the Missouri FFA page!
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π Eighth grade families - A reminder this important meeting about high school scheduling, dual credit, programs and more is tonight. Attendees are asked to bring their Chromebooks.
The meeting will be held in Mr. Rory Davis' middle school classroom (upstairs next to the library). There will be a Q&A time with Ms. Volk and Mr. Rawlings as well as the opportunity to view and sign off on your student's ICAP (i.e., 4-year plan). We look forward to seeing you there.
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INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― PRTC Health Science and HHS alumni Karly Drake returned to campus today to share with our students about her experience working as a phlebotomist in Springfield. It was great to have you back, Karly! And thank you for sharing your knowledge with our classes.
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