π’ REMINDER: NO SCHOOL MONDAY!
Just a friendly reminder that Houston R-1 School District will NOT have school tomorrow, Monday, November 9.
Enjoy your day off, Tigers! Weβll see everyone back on Tuesday, November 10!
#TheBestWillBe
π From the District Office to the Classroom
Houston Superintendent, Dr. Copley spent some time in the classroom yesterday, helping cover and making sure our students didnβt miss a beat!
Heβs never afraid to roll up his sleeves and jump in wherever heβs needed. We might have to start keeping his name on the sub list! π
Thanks, Dr. Copley, for always being willing to lend a hand!
#TheBestWillBe
π£ HOUSTON R-1 PARENTS, GUARDIANS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS β WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
What skills and qualities do you believe students need to be successful after high school?
Houston R-1 is developing our Portrait of a Graduate, and we need your input! We want to make sure our students leave Houston prepared for college, careers, and everyday life.
Your feedback will help us identify what matters most and shape the future of learning at Houston R-1.
π Take our short survey: https://tejoin.com/scroll/986726890
π Deadline: Saturday, November 14
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us prepare the next generation of Houston Tigers!
What skills and qualities do you believe students need to be successful after high school?
Houston R-1 is developing our Portrait of a Graduate, and we need your input! We want to make sure our students leave Houston prepared for college, careers, and everyday life.
Your feedback will help us identify what matters most and shape the future of learning at Houston R-1.
π Take our short survey: https://tejoin.com/scroll/986726890
π Deadline: Saturday, November 14
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us prepare the next generation of Houston Tigers!
Houston High School is excited to host the Houston Fall Invitational Scholar Bowl Tournament this Saturday, November 7!
Students will put their knowledge to the test as they compete against other schools in a fast-paced competition covering everything from history and science to literature, math, and more!
We're excited to welcome the visiting teams to Houston and wish all of our competitors the best of luck!
Good luck, Tigers! πΎ
#TheBestWillBe
Students will put their knowledge to the test as they compete against other schools in a fast-paced competition covering everything from history and science to literature, math, and more!
We're excited to welcome the visiting teams to Houston and wish all of our competitors the best of luck!
Good luck, Tigers! πΎ
#TheBestWillBe
ππππ πππ πππΌπ β‘οΈ Mrs. Lauren Wilkins joins our district as the a paraprofessional. Welcome!
π΄ ππππππππ: Paraprofessional
π΄ πππΌππ ππ ππΏππΎπΌππππ: 5 years as paraprofessional and 1 year as a substitute teacher.
π΄ πΌπ½πππ: "I am a wife and mom of two boys. We have a 9 year old and a 3 year old. We enjoy family time while camping and hanging out on our farm."
π΄ πππΌπ πππ ππ πππππππ ππππΌππΏ ππ: " Iβm excited to be returning to education! I canβt wait to help our kiddos learn and grow."
#TheBestWillBe
π΄ ππππππππ: Paraprofessional
π΄ πππΌππ ππ ππΏππΎπΌππππ: 5 years as paraprofessional and 1 year as a substitute teacher.
π΄ πΌπ½πππ: "I am a wife and mom of two boys. We have a 9 year old and a 3 year old. We enjoy family time while camping and hanging out on our farm."
π΄ πππΌπ πππ ππ πππππππ ππππΌππΏ ππ: " Iβm excited to be returning to education! I canβt wait to help our kiddos learn and grow."
#TheBestWillBe
π¬ A Sweet Way to Say Thank You! πΊπΈ
A big thank you to our local American Legion for their generous donation of candy to Houston Schools' Treats for Troops drive!
Houston students across all grade levels have been bringing in candy to support Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops, a program that distributes candy to our troops and veterans as a small way to show appreciation for their service.
We love seeing our students and community come together to give back to those who have given so much for our country.
Thank you to the American Legion and everyone who has helped make this effort possible! β€οΈπΊπΈ
#OurTeamOurTown
A big thank you to our local American Legion for their generous donation of candy to Houston Schools' Treats for Troops drive!
Houston students across all grade levels have been bringing in candy to support Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops, a program that distributes candy to our troops and veterans as a small way to show appreciation for their service.
We love seeing our students and community come together to give back to those who have given so much for our country.
Thank you to the American Legion and everyone who has helped make this effort possible! β€οΈπΊπΈ
#OurTeamOurTown
πβ¨ A Storybook Night to Remember! π
Houston Elementary 3rd grade students and their families are invited to Storybook Creations on Thursday, November 12!
It's going to be an evening full of stories, creativity, and a little holiday fun! Families will enjoy a special story reading, make ornaments, decorate cookies, and create crafts inspired by the story.
π Thursday, November 12
β° 5:30β7:00 p.m.
π Houston Elementary Cafeteria
We hope our 3rd grade families can join us for a fun evening of making memories together!
Parents: Please return your RSVP by November 6 or email dgulick@houston.k12.mo.us with your student's name and the number of family members attending.
We can't wait to see what our young readers create! β€οΈπ
#TheBestWillBe
Houston Elementary 3rd grade students and their families are invited to Storybook Creations on Thursday, November 12!
It's going to be an evening full of stories, creativity, and a little holiday fun! Families will enjoy a special story reading, make ornaments, decorate cookies, and create crafts inspired by the story.
π Thursday, November 12
β° 5:30β7:00 p.m.
π Houston Elementary Cafeteria
We hope our 3rd grade families can join us for a fun evening of making memories together!
Parents: Please return your RSVP by November 6 or email dgulick@houston.k12.mo.us with your student's name and the number of family members attending.
We can't wait to see what our young readers create! β€οΈπ
#TheBestWillBe
π΄β« HELP US SEND OUR TIGERS OFF TO STATE! πββοΈπββοΈ
Our Houston High School Cross Country runners are headed to the State Championships, and we want our community to help give them a BIG send-off!
π Thursday, November 5
β° 10:50 a.m.
The Houston Boys Cross Country Team has qualified for STATE, along with our individual state qualifiers!
πββοΈ Boys Individual Qualifiers:
Charlie Benoist
Oliver Choate
Marcus Posant
πββοΈ Girls Individual Qualifiers:
Myles Copley
Lyla Huffman
Jessyn Allen
π COMMUNITY SEND-OFF ROUTE
The send-off will begin at the Fieldhouse Parking Lot at 10:50 a.m. and travel through town along the following route:
1. Leave the Fieldhouse Parking Lot and turn LEFT onto West Walnut Street.
2. Turn LEFT onto Spruce Street and enter the Big Red Parking Lot.
3. Exit the parking lot, turning RIGHT onto Hill Street, passing the ECC.
4. Turn RIGHT onto Hamrick Street, then RIGHT again onto Spruce Street.
5. Turn RIGHT onto West Walnut Street and continue through the student parking lot.
6. Turn RIGHT onto Pine Street and travel past the High School and Middle School.
7. Turn LEFT onto Bryan Street, passing Houston Elementary School.
8. Turn LEFT onto Chestnut Street.
9. Turn LEFT onto Grand Avenue and travel through downtown Houston.
10. Turn RIGHT onto Walnut Street and continue toward U.S. Highway 63.
11. Turn NORTH onto U.S. Highway 63 and head out of town toward STATE!
π£ HOUSTON, LET'S SHOW UP!
Find a spot along the route, wear your RED and BLACK, wave your signs, and help us cheer on these athletes as they head to STATE!
They've put in the miles and the hard work. Now let's show them that the entire Houston community is behind them!
GO TIGERS! β€οΈπ€
#TheTigerWay
Our Houston High School Cross Country runners are headed to the State Championships, and we want our community to help give them a BIG send-off!
π Thursday, November 5
β° 10:50 a.m.
The Houston Boys Cross Country Team has qualified for STATE, along with our individual state qualifiers!
πββοΈ Boys Individual Qualifiers:
Charlie Benoist
Oliver Choate
Marcus Posant
πββοΈ Girls Individual Qualifiers:
Myles Copley
Lyla Huffman
Jessyn Allen
π COMMUNITY SEND-OFF ROUTE
The send-off will begin at the Fieldhouse Parking Lot at 10:50 a.m. and travel through town along the following route:
1. Leave the Fieldhouse Parking Lot and turn LEFT onto West Walnut Street.
2. Turn LEFT onto Spruce Street and enter the Big Red Parking Lot.
3. Exit the parking lot, turning RIGHT onto Hill Street, passing the ECC.
4. Turn RIGHT onto Hamrick Street, then RIGHT again onto Spruce Street.
5. Turn RIGHT onto West Walnut Street and continue through the student parking lot.
6. Turn RIGHT onto Pine Street and travel past the High School and Middle School.
7. Turn LEFT onto Bryan Street, passing Houston Elementary School.
8. Turn LEFT onto Chestnut Street.
9. Turn LEFT onto Grand Avenue and travel through downtown Houston.
10. Turn RIGHT onto Walnut Street and continue toward U.S. Highway 63.
11. Turn NORTH onto U.S. Highway 63 and head out of town toward STATE!
π£ HOUSTON, LET'S SHOW UP!
Find a spot along the route, wear your RED and BLACK, wave your signs, and help us cheer on these athletes as they head to STATE!
They've put in the miles and the hard work. Now let's show them that the entire Houston community is behind them!
GO TIGERS! β€οΈπ€
#TheTigerWay
Great Conversations, Stronger Connections! β
Recently, Houston R-1 Superintendent Dr. Justin Copley sat down with community members at The Corner for our latest Community Conversations gathering.
It was a great opportunity to talk about whatβs happening across our district, share ideas, answer questions, and hear directly from the people who make our community so special.
A big THANK YOU to The Corner for generously opening its doors and hosting us! We appreciate your hospitality and support of Houston Schools.
Missed this conversation? Weβd love to see you at the next one!
π
Thursday, December 10
β° 11:00 a.m.
π TCMH Mayuga Cafe
Community Conversations are all about keeping the lines of communication open. Whether you have a question, an idea, or simply want to hear whatβs happening in our schools, we hope youβll join us!
Your voice matters, and we want to hear it! β€οΈπ€
#OurTeamOurTown
β€οΈ Getting to the Heart of Forensics! π¬
Ms. Fordβs Forensics students are getting a hands-on look at how the human heart works!
Students dissected sheep hearts to identify the different parts of the heart and better understand how blood flows through it.
Next, theyβll put their forensic skills to the test by examining diseased hearts and looking for clues to determine a possible cause of death.
It's one thing to learn about the heart in a textbook, but it's another to see it up close and investigate how it works!
Hands-on learning at Houston High School!
#DifferentByDesign
Ms. Fordβs Forensics students are getting a hands-on look at how the human heart works!
Students dissected sheep hearts to identify the different parts of the heart and better understand how blood flows through it.
Next, theyβll put their forensic skills to the test by examining diseased hearts and looking for clues to determine a possible cause of death.
It's one thing to learn about the heart in a textbook, but it's another to see it up close and investigate how it works!
Hands-on learning at Houston High School!
#DifferentByDesign
ππππ πππ πππΌπ β‘οΈ Mr. Trenton Howell joins our district as the welding instructor in the Piney River Technical Center. Welcome!
π΄ ππππππππ: Welding Instructor
π΄ πΌπ½πππ: "I graduated from Plato High School and the PRTC Welding Program in 2022. After graduation, I attended Missouri Welding Institute before entering the welding field, where I gained experience across several industries, including power, refining, chemical, industrial tanks, food sanitation, and commercial projects. My work has primarily focused on structural welding and piping, with some experience in boiler tubes.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring different states and attending local attractions, especially in Texas during the holidays. I also enjoy spending time with my family, including my girlfriend and our 2-year-old son, who often join me on my adventures."
π΄ πππΌπ ππ ππ πππππππ ππππΌππΏ ππ: "Iβm excited to give back and teach the students of what I have learned in the field after this program made me successful.
#TheBestWillBe
π΄ ππππππππ: Welding Instructor
π΄ πΌπ½πππ: "I graduated from Plato High School and the PRTC Welding Program in 2022. After graduation, I attended Missouri Welding Institute before entering the welding field, where I gained experience across several industries, including power, refining, chemical, industrial tanks, food sanitation, and commercial projects. My work has primarily focused on structural welding and piping, with some experience in boiler tubes.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring different states and attending local attractions, especially in Texas during the holidays. I also enjoy spending time with my family, including my girlfriend and our 2-year-old son, who often join me on my adventures."
π΄ πππΌπ ππ ππ πππππππ ππππΌππΏ ππ: "Iβm excited to give back and teach the students of what I have learned in the field after this program made me successful.
#TheBestWillBe
πΊπΈ Honoring Our Veterans! πΊπΈ
Our Houston Elementary 1st graders are getting ready for a special evening as they prepare to honor our veterans through music!
We invite our families, friends, community members, and especially our veterans to join us for the 1st Grade Veterans Day Concert.
π Thursday, November 5
β° 6:00 p.m.
π Houston Elementary Gymnasium
Our students are excited to share what they've been working on, and we hope you'll join us as we recognize and thank those who have served our country! β€οΈπ€π
#TheBestWillBe
Our Houston Elementary 1st graders are getting ready for a special evening as they prepare to honor our veterans through music!
We invite our families, friends, community members, and especially our veterans to join us for the 1st Grade Veterans Day Concert.
π Thursday, November 5
β° 6:00 p.m.
π Houston Elementary Gymnasium
Our students are excited to share what they've been working on, and we hope you'll join us as we recognize and thank those who have served our country! β€οΈπ€π
#TheBestWillBe
A Gift That Helps Our Students Hear and Learn!
A big thank you to the Houston Lions Club for their generous $1,100 donation to purchase a hearing screening audiometer for Houston Elementary School!
This equipment will help our school nurse provide hearing screenings for students, making it easier to identify potential hearing concerns that could affect their learning.
We are grateful to have community organizations like the Houston Lions Club that continue to invest in the health and well-being of our students. Your generosity makes a difference!
Pictured from left: Houston Lions Club members Bennie Cook, Jennifer Williams, and Justin Shelby; Houston R-1 Superintendent Dr. Justin Copley; and Houston Elementary Nurse Amy Smith.
#OurTeamOurTown
A big thank you to the Houston Lions Club for their generous $1,100 donation to purchase a hearing screening audiometer for Houston Elementary School!
This equipment will help our school nurse provide hearing screenings for students, making it easier to identify potential hearing concerns that could affect their learning.
We are grateful to have community organizations like the Houston Lions Club that continue to invest in the health and well-being of our students. Your generosity makes a difference!
Pictured from left: Houston Lions Club members Bennie Cook, Jennifer Williams, and Justin Shelby; Houston R-1 Superintendent Dr. Justin Copley; and Houston Elementary Nurse Amy Smith.
#OurTeamOurTown
β« π΄ STATE BOUND! HOUSTON TIGERS CROSS COUNTRY! π΄β«
What a day for Houston Cross Country at the District Championships in Owensville!
π₯ Myles Copley β DISTRICT CHAMPION!
π₯ Lyla Huffman β DISTRICT RUNNER-UP!
π Boys Team β 3RD PLACE & STATE BOUND!
From the first mile to the finish line, our Tigers gave it their all! We're proud of the hard work, determination and effort each runner brought to the course!
Congratulations to our individual state qualifiers:
Boys:
Charlie Benoist β 5th Place
Oliver Choate β 6th Place
Marcus Posant β 20th Place
Girls:
Myles Copley β 1st Place
Lyla Huffman β 2nd Place
Jesse Allen β 29th Place
π Next Stop: STATE β November 6!
Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches on a great day of racing! We're proud of the way you represented Houston!
β€οΈπ€ Help us congratulate our Tigers and wish them luck at STATE!
#TheTigerWay #StateBound
What a day for Houston Cross Country at the District Championships in Owensville!
π₯ Myles Copley β DISTRICT CHAMPION!
π₯ Lyla Huffman β DISTRICT RUNNER-UP!
π Boys Team β 3RD PLACE & STATE BOUND!
From the first mile to the finish line, our Tigers gave it their all! We're proud of the hard work, determination and effort each runner brought to the course!
Congratulations to our individual state qualifiers:
Boys:
Charlie Benoist β 5th Place
Oliver Choate β 6th Place
Marcus Posant β 20th Place
Girls:
Myles Copley β 1st Place
Lyla Huffman β 2nd Place
Jesse Allen β 29th Place
π Next Stop: STATE β November 6!
Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches on a great day of racing! We're proud of the way you represented Houston!
β€οΈπ€ Help us congratulate our Tigers and wish them luck at STATE!
#TheTigerWay #StateBound
Good Luck at Districts, Tigers! β€οΈπ€
Our Houston Cross Country teams are headed to Owensville tomorrow for the MSHSAA District Cross Country Championships!
π Saturday, October 31
π Owensville High School
πββοΈ Girls β 11:00 a.m.
πββοΈ Boys β 11:45 a.m.
Our runners have worked hard all season, and we're excited to see them compete at districts!
Join us in wishing our Tigers the best of luck tomorrow!
ποΈ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mshsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxMDY%3D?fbclid=IwY2xjawVR7k1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXRzNUNZNzAyaFpUWll1V2pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfnm_P1kFGnPmGhTV57mb8uVo54c-5dANR341sclF-4ySvKM4Ub5_yipeaFPs_aem_u-QEalea5AADHUJdIQRCJw
Go Tigers! β€οΈπ€
#TheTigerWay
Our Houston Cross Country teams are headed to Owensville tomorrow for the MSHSAA District Cross Country Championships!
π Saturday, October 31
π Owensville High School
πββοΈ Girls β 11:00 a.m.
πββοΈ Boys β 11:45 a.m.
Our runners have worked hard all season, and we're excited to see them compete at districts!
Join us in wishing our Tigers the best of luck tomorrow!
ποΈ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mshsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxMDY%3D?fbclid=IwY2xjawVR7k1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXRzNUNZNzAyaFpUWll1V2pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfnm_P1kFGnPmGhTV57mb8uVo54c-5dANR341sclF-4ySvKM4Ub5_yipeaFPs_aem_u-QEalea5AADHUJdIQRCJw
Go Tigers! β€οΈπ€
#TheTigerWay
π IT'S DISTRICT GAME DAY!
The Houston Tigers are hitting the road tonight to take on the Fair Grove Eagles in the first round of district playoffs!
π Fair Grove High School
π TONIGHT | Friday, October 30
β° Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
It's playoff time, Tiger Nation! Let's pack the stands, bring the noise, and show our Tigers some support as they battle to keep their season going!
Let's go, BIG RED! β€οΈπ€π
#TheTigerWay
Keeping Our Schools Safe
Student safety continues to be a top priority at Houston R-1 School District.
As part of our ongoing safety efforts, local law enforcement conducted an unannounced K-9 drug search on campus today.
These unannounced searches are part of our routine safety measures and will continue throughout the school year as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
A special thank you to the Officer Wink from the Houston Police Department and K-9 Omen for their assistance today and their continued partnership in keeping our schools safe!
#TheBestWIllBe
Student safety continues to be a top priority at Houston R-1 School District.
As part of our ongoing safety efforts, local law enforcement conducted an unannounced K-9 drug search on campus today.
These unannounced searches are part of our routine safety measures and will continue throughout the school year as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
A special thank you to the Officer Wink from the Houston Police Department and K-9 Omen for their assistance today and their continued partnership in keeping our schools safe!
#TheBestWIllBe
π¬ TREATS FOR TROOPS! πΊπΈ
Have some extra Halloween candy? Put it to good use!
Houston Schools will be collecting leftover Halloween candy for Soldiersβ Angels Treats for Troops, helping send a sweet treat to our military members and veterans!
π November 2β6
π Drop off at Houston Elementary or Middle School
All students who donate will be entered into a prize drawing!
Encourage your students to share a little sweetness and help us show appreciation for those who serve! β€οΈ
#TheBestWillBe
Have some extra Halloween candy? Put it to good use!
Houston Schools will be collecting leftover Halloween candy for Soldiersβ Angels Treats for Troops, helping send a sweet treat to our military members and veterans!
π November 2β6
π Drop off at Houston Elementary or Middle School
All students who donate will be entered into a prize drawing!
Encourage your students to share a little sweetness and help us show appreciation for those who serve! β€οΈ
#TheBestWillBe
ππ Pumpkins + Measurements = Smashing Good Fun!
Mrs. Coxβs 3rd graders took a math lesson beyond the textbook and put it into practice with a little pumpkin fun!
During their Measurement Unit, students put their guessing skills to the test as they estimated and measured pumpkins in different ways.
This is what being Different by Design is all about! Finding creative, hands-on ways to bring classroom lessons to life and make learning fun!
Who knew pumpkins could make such great math teachers?
#DifferentByDesign
Mrs. Coxβs 3rd graders took a math lesson beyond the textbook and put it into practice with a little pumpkin fun!
During their Measurement Unit, students put their guessing skills to the test as they estimated and measured pumpkins in different ways.
This is what being Different by Design is all about! Finding creative, hands-on ways to bring classroom lessons to life and make learning fun!
Who knew pumpkins could make such great math teachers?
#DifferentByDesign
πΆ ONE LAST PERFORMANCE! πΊπ₯
The Houston High School Marching Band is wrapping up its marching season tonight, and you're invited!
Join us for Friends and Family Band Night as our talented students take the field one final time to perform this year's show, "Sounds of the Sea Legends!" π
π Tonight, Thursday, October 29
β° 6:00 p.m.
π Houston Football Field
Our band students have put in countless hours of practice and hard work this season. Come out, enjoy the show, and help us celebrate all they've accomplished!
#TheTigerWay
The Houston High School Marching Band is wrapping up its marching season tonight, and you're invited!
Join us for Friends and Family Band Night as our talented students take the field one final time to perform this year's show, "Sounds of the Sea Legends!" π
π Tonight, Thursday, October 29
β° 6:00 p.m.
π Houston Football Field
Our band students have put in countless hours of practice and hard work this season. Come out, enjoy the show, and help us celebrate all they've accomplished!
#TheTigerWay
