Houston R-1 School District

📢 Reminder, Tigers! 🐾

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday, September 2nd! 🍎✏️

📸✨ School Photos Are Coming Soon! ✨📸

Houston School students will have their photos taken starting the first and second week of school. Order forms will be sent home with students. Don’t miss this chance to capture memories that last a lifetime!

🗓️ Photo Schedule

Elementary
Pre-K (3&4) and HALO → Tuesday, August 26
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd → Wednesday, August 27
3rd, 4th & 5th → Thursday, August 28

Middle School
6th, 7th & 8th → Tuesday, September 2

High School
9th, 10th & 11th → Wednesday, September 3
Seniors (12th grade) → Thursday, September 4

Let’s see those Tiger smiles!

✨🌙 HOUSTON HOMECOMING 2025 🌙✨

Mark your calendars, Tigers—Homecoming is set for Friday, September 12 and this year’s theme is “Starry Night”! ⭐️🌌

The tradition continues with the HHS Homecoming Parade, and we’d love to see our community represented! 🚗🎉 If you would like to enter a float or vehicle, please contact HHS Student Council Sponsor Hershel Williams at:
📧 hwilliams@houston.k12.mo.us
📞 417-967-3024 ext. 2419

Let’s light up the night and celebrate Tiger Pride together!

🚨🐅 WARNING: THERE’S TIGERS IN THE WATER! 🐅🚨

📅 Friday, August 29, 2025
🏈 HHS Tigers vs. Pierce City
🎉 Pep Club Game Theme: WATER SAFETY!
💦 Ideas: Life vests • Pool noodles • Floaties • Arm floats

Show your school spirit by rocking your best water safety gear to the game!

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Tigers in style!

📣 We’re Growing at the Houston Early Childhood Center! 🌟 Due to rising enrollment, the district is considering adding another preschool classroom! ✅ If you’re interested in having your child screened for a vacant slot, please contact the Elementary Office on or before Friday, August 29. 📌 Eligibility: • Children must be 3 or 4 years old prior to August 1, 2025 • Priority will be given to 4-year-olds We’re excited to welcome more little Tigers to our ECC family! 🐯❤️ 📞 Questions? Call the Elementary Office at (417) 967-3024.

Tiger Fans – Let's Make Every Game a Great One! 🐾

As we gear up for another exciting season of Houston Tiger athletics, we want to remind all spectators of a few important guidelines to help us create a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone!

🔴 Students 6th grade & under must be accompanied by an adult (older siblings do not count). These students should remain in designated seating or with family.
🔴 No tobacco, vaping, drugs, alcohol, or weapons are allowed on school grounds.
🔴 Once students leave the stadium or gym, they cannot reenter.
🔴 Show positive sportsmanship at all times – it’s a Tiger tradition and an MSHSAA expectation!
🔴 Inappropriate language, behavior, signs, or gestures will not be tolerated.
🔴 All spectators should remain in the stands until the final team huddle concludes.

Let’s work together to ensure Houston events are fun, safe, and full of Tiger Pride!

🎉 Thank you for your support – see you at the game!

📣 Community Advisory Meeting Invitation

Houston R-I School District is considering the addition of an Automotive Technology Program at Piney River Technical Center.

We are seeking business and community input to ensure this potential program is designed to meet industry needs and prepare students for success.

🛠️ Who Should Attend?
Local automotive repair centers
Dealership service departments
Industry leaders & business owners
Community patrons interested in workforce development

📍 Meeting Details
Location: Houston High School - MS/HS Library
Date & Time: Thursday, August 28 @ 1:00PM

Why Your Input Matters
Help shape the future of career & technical education in our community
Share insights on skills and certifications needed in today’s workforce
Partner with the district to create meaningful opportunities for students
Provide input regarding resources (funding, expertise, etc.) that would assist in the consideration of this program

Please reach out to Mrs. Amanda Munson or Dr. Justin Copley if you have questions:
📧 amunson@houston.k12.mo.us
📧 jcopley@houston.k12.mo.us
📞417-967-3024

#TheBestWillBe

🏈🏐📣🏃‍♂️ Middle School Fall Sports Practice 🏃‍♀️📣🏐🏈
Middle School Cheerleading, Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country practices schedules.
📌 Reminder: All athletes must have a current physical on file before they can participate in practice.
Let’s go Tigers! 🐾

📣 Fall Sports Parent Meetings 📣 All Middle School & High School athlete parents — mark your calendars! 🗓️ 📅 Tuesday, August 19 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Hiett Gymnasium Let’s get ready for an amazing season! #TheTigerWay

🏈 Football Scrimmage Alert! 🏈 Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7 PM at the football field! This is a Gatorade Scrimmage — instead of paying admission, bring Gatorade to help keep our boys fueled during practices and games. Let’s pack the stands and show our support! #TheTigerWay

⏰ REMINDER: Mandatory Online Enrollment ⏰

Parents & Guardians — if you haven’t done so already, please complete the required online enrollment for your student(s) for the 2025-2026 school year at Houston Schools.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR ALL NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS ATTENDING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

📍 Complete enrollment here: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/enroll
🔍 Double-check your submission — if you don’t see it listed, you’ll need to resubmit.

📞 Questions? Call 417-967-3024 — we’re here to help!

Let’s make sure every Tiger is ready for the first day! 🐯📚

🐅 Support Our Houston Tigers! 🐅

Houston Schools is on the hunt for community champions to sponsor our 2025-2026 sports programs! 🐾✨

This is your chance to rally behind our incredible student-athletes and show your 🖤 Tiger Pride ❤️ — whether it's on the field or court, your support helps our programs thrive and our athletes shine!

💥 Deadline to sign up is August 22nd!
📧 Contact Coach Brent Hall at bhall@houston.k12.mo.us
📞 Or call 417-967-3024 for more info

Ready to jump in? 👉 Find the sponsorship form here:
🔗 Houston Tigers Sports Sponsorship Form

Let’s make this season unforgettable, together! 🐅🙌

#TheTigerWay

⚾⛳ Spring Coaching Positions Open at Houston Schools!
We’re looking for passionate leaders to join our coaching team this spring! The following positions are currently open:
🔹 Head Golf Coach
🔹 Assistant Junior High Baseball Coach
🔹 Assistant High School Softball Coach
If you're ready to make a difference on and off the field, apply now by clicking the Employment tab on our school website.
Questions? Contact Coach Hall at bhall@houston.k12.mo.us or call 417-967-3024 ext. 2424.

🏈 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLAG FOOTBALL 🐯
📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕤 Kickoff at 9:30 AM
📍 Houston Football Field
Our Houston Tigers Special Olympics team won’t be competing this time, but they’re proud to host the event and run a cash-only concession stand for all attendees!
🎉 Come cheer on the athletes and grab a snack to show your support!
All concession proceeds will go directly toward helping our Tigers compete this school year.
Let’s pack the stands and rally behind these incredible athletes! ❤️🖤

Emergency special board meeting agenda

Houston Schools will observe dead weeks June 28 - July 6 as well as August 2-10. All sporting practices, workouts and activities will cease during these times.

Introducing the next leader of Houston R-1 Bands... Mrs. Rebecca Peterson 🎉🎉🎉 Our current band director, Mr. Van Dielen, was excited to announce his successor during last night's spring band concert. Mrs. Peterson is the founder of the incredibly successful Stars Foundation and has a long career in music, including teaching K-12 in public schools, teaching piano lessons, writing and arranging music, and producing and directing 65 broadway musicals. We wish Mr. Van Dielen all the best and thank him for successfully leading our band program the last five years. And we welcome Mrs. Peterson to Houston Schools!

It's 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙃𝙎 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 🐯⚾️ and the final home game for seniors Shaun Buck, Kolby Sisco, Caiden Root, John Jordan and Javon Ross (not pictured).

Join us on campus Wednesday afternoon for the 𝙈𝙄𝘿𝘿𝙇𝙀 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙒𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙀. You'll see the great work of our 6-8th grade students on display in the MS gym and MS/HS library. See you there!