"Reading For A Change!" was recently held at the elementary school with students bringing in $1,319.16 worth of change for the fundraiser. The money raised goes toward the purchase of books for the "Terisa Ward Reading Challenge" held every spring. The Challenge was started in the memory of Terisa Ward, a former Houston reading teacher, with the hope to make students aware of how important it is to read.
The room with the most money donated, based on a per-student ratio, won a pizza and ice cream party. Second and third place classes each won an ice cream party.
Mrs. Williams' first grade class won the competition with an average of $11.59 per student. Mrs. Tottingham's third grade class brought in an average of $8.09 per student to finish second, and Mrs. Curry's kindergarten class came in third with an average of $7.95 per student.
The Ward family thanks all the students and teachers who participated, as well as Mrs. Jarrett and Dr. Copley for their support. A special thank you to Pizza Hut of Houston and Miller's Grill for their donations.
INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― The Houston R-1 Choirs chamber choir visited the elementary Monday and sang a few Christmas songs πΆ our first graders.
Candy Cane Day was a fun kickoff to Christmas Spirit Week ππ
π» at the elementary school. These students from the Exceptional Child Cooperative looked the extra cute part!
We are honored to partner π€ with Lions Club - Houston, Missouri to donate $850 for the annual "Shop with a Hero." Our staff organized and gave to the effort that will benefit children in our community.
What a great Christmas celebration Saturday night in downtown Houston ππ
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INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― As part of an annual tradition in our district, our seniors from Ms. Rebecca Helm's English class spent the past week reading Christmas stories to our elementary and pre-kindergarten students.
#FeatureFriday - For years, Mrs. Jo Holland has been an essential contributor to the success of Houston R-1 Choirs. She has accompanied the department at countless concerts and festivals, and most recently assisted with their winter concert. Mrs. Holland has also served many years on the district's Board of Education. We appreciate all that she does for our students, district and community. Thank you, Mrs. Holland!
πΆ Join Houston R-1 Bands for a weekend of holiday music! We will perform in the Houston Christmas parade Saturday night and present a concert Sunday afternoon featuring the jazz combo, middle school beginning and combined bands as well as the high school concert band. We look forward to seeing you there as we enjoy the sounds of our incredibly talented students.
Congratulations to HHS Football senior Casey Merckling for his selection to the Class 2 all-state team π― π
HHS Basketball π―π plays for the third time in four nights in the Mansfield Invitational
Four players in double figures lead Houston Lady Tiger Basketball π―π to win No. 3 on the season.
Tournament play continues tonight for HHS Basketball π―π in the Mansfield Invitational
#TBT - Members of the 1970 βHβ Club at Houston High School. Front row, from left: Ricky Pittman, sergeant at arms; Charles Yarnall, president; Lonnie Elmore, Vice President; and Jim Kirkman, treasurer; Second row: Mike Collins, Ralph Cartledge, Dave Beasley and David Williams. Third row: Randy Reese, Dean Campbell and Jim Gaither. Fourth row: Stan Booker, Bill McVay, Roger Harrison and Joe Honeycutt. Fifth row: Mike Murphy, Coy McKinney, L.C. Smith, Chip Ernst and Steve Booker. Sixth row: George Beshears, Bruce Arthur, Butch Murphy, Danny Adams, Louis Twinn and Bill Moore.
Home opener for Houston Lady Tiger Basketball π―π
Holiday hoops ππ are just around the corner! Houston Lady Tiger Basketball received the No. 5 seed and will begin the Mountain Grove Holiday Tournament at noon Dec. 26 against Hartville.
π¨ GAME CHANGE π¨
Due to a scheduling conflict at Koshkonong, Houston Lady Tiger Basketball will now host Hollister on Thursday. Junior varsity tipoff at 6 p.m. followed by the varsity contest.
Another #ThemeThursday is here for our middle schoolers. Join the fun tomorrow by dressing to the theme of cRaZy ReLaTiVeS. We can't wait to see your creative outfits!
INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― Two of our high schoolers, Jerzie and Kelsey, participate in nervous system dissections during Crystal Ford's Anatomy and Physiology class.
Tournament play begins tonight for HHS Basketball π―π in the Mansfield Invitational
INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― Middle School students in Maegan Bell's Family & Consumer Sciences are developing sewing skills while creating their own pillows.
