Our students and staff had a wonderful time touring Opportunity Sheltered Industries, Inc. today. Thank you for being such great hosts and taking time to show us around!
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INSIDE OUR CLASSROOMS π― Pizza party! Preschoolers in Ms. Jamie Story's classroom were rewarded this week for reading 100 books at home. Our young students are creating a habit of reading at home and celebrating their accomplishments. #TheBestWillBe
Our three most recent HHS students of the month - Gracie Alexander, Andy Durham and Kenzie Sloan - were recently presented their checks from the Lions Club to honor their selections. Congratulations students, and thank you to the Lions Club for your continued support.
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Houston R-1 Bands is holding Color Guard Clinics on March 20 and April 3. They are open to current members as well as any students grades 8-12 interested in joining the team. We hope to see you there!
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HOSA is serving up special holiday drinks Friday during middle school and high school lunches. Bring $2 for your favorite float.
During an afternoon assembly, guests Jeremy and Caleb Freeman shared with our students the power of perseverance, purpose and overcoming. Give a 10 percent chance to live following a vehicle accident, Caleb miraculously recovered and now travels the country sharing his story.
πΈ Elementary spring photos continue with Joe Ward Photography on Wednesday.
HHS senior Emily Honeycutt is the author of the newest production of The Stars Foundation titled, "Wanted: West Virginiaβs Weirdest!" Auditions are this Saturday for the unique, non-musical comedy. Ages 14 and up are welcome to audition.
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The Houston Wellness Program hosted TIGERS IN TRAINING, an after-school fitness program, for 3rd-5th graders in January and February. The class was taught by Mr. Rory Davis, Ms. Melissa Carpenter, and Mrs. Jode Huffman. It focused on balance, stability, spatial awareness, nutrition and athletic training movement.
Forty-six students participated in the training, and the 19 kids pictured attended 75 percent or more of the classes and received a new water bottle as a prize. Front row, from left: Hailey Abbey, Tucker Williams, Carter Thompson, Ben Benoist, Robert Martin, Ryker Wilson and Willow Hohlt. Second row: Issac Narancich, Fenton Choate, Braydan Blahnik, Alexis Wilson, Nola Manier and Inara Garritson. Back row: Mr. Davis, Trey Smith, Oliver Choate, Alina Williams, Zooey Choen, Ellie Montalto, Hayden Jones and Ms. Carpenter.
πΈ Elementary spring photos with Joe Ward Photography begin Tuesday in the ECC.
Say hello π to your Quiz Bowl champions π at the Beta Club State Convention!
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HHS students won seven honors in the first awards ceremony at the Beta Club Convention. Placing were: Gracyn McNiell - 9th grade math, fifth place; Kristen Ely - 10th grade language arts, fifth place; Ari Frisbee - 10 grade health science, fifth place; Miah Bressie - 11th grade science, fourth place; and musicology, fifth place; and Andy Durham - spelling beta bee, third place; and 12th grade science, first place.
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The seniors led at the halfβ¦ But bragginβ rights go to the staff as they won 41-35 for their second consecutive win in the Seniors vs. Faculty basketball game.
The old timers still got it π
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Elementary student Mason Cross designed these "I love school" hoodies that he and other staff members wore Friday to celebrate the conclusion of Reading Across America week. Pictured with Ethan are, from left: Sara Anderson, Dawn Williams, Amanda Kincaid, Stacy Fletcher, Gina Freeman, Stevie Skaggs and Patty Skaggs.
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Get ready to duck, dodge and dive! The HHS junior class is hosting a 12-team dodgeball tournament March 21. Signup sheets will be passed out on campus. There will be prizes for Most School Spirit, Best Team Name, Best Team Costume/Uniform, as well as the champions of both the student and staff teams. Want to watch? Admission is $2 for non-students. #TheTigerWay
HHS Beta Club is on the road this morning for the State Convention in Branson. Have a great weekend, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wilson and students!
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HHS seniors Cali Smith and Lily Johnson represented Houston MO FCCLA and FACS as they job shadowed State Representative Bennie Cook at the Missouri State Capitol.
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We love our Storybook Creations nights in the elementary! In February, we had a blast reading and creating with our fourth and fifth graders and their families.
Sixth graders are eligible to join the Middle School track team beginning this week. Practices are immediately after school daily. For more information, contact Coach Brent Hall at bhall@houston.k12.mo.us.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Maycee Stilley, the February Middle School Student of the Month! Pictured are the nominees, from left: Maycee, Mollie Farrar, Crystilia Holden, Kit Macon, Brody Neugebauer and Quentin Moritz.
