HHS...Behind the Stripes
Houston High School Highlights
August 26, 2022
Fall Drama Producation // Audition Information
You may email Mrs. Williams at awilliams@houston.k12.mo.us with any questions.
Mary Lennox, known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncle’s estate in England after her parents pass away. Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he’s an incurable invalid. To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, the gardener’s apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickon’s amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin to health and to reunite him with his father.
Parent Pickup Information
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: To alleviate traffic congestion around the district, parents/guardians/families picking up students after school should not line up on the streets more than 5 minutes before classes dismiss.
Lineup times for each building are:
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - 2:40 p.m.
ELEMENTARY - 2:45 p.m.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL - 3:05 p.m.
Thank you for adhering to these times and helping keep our students and community safe.
OUR APP IS LIVE
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Houston Schools! It's everything you could want from our district - updates, menus, athletics, calendar, staff directory and more - in your pocket.
If you are a student, parent or community member with ties to Houston, you'll want this free app. And pro tip, be sure to allow notifications.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3BxDcRN
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3zO5JBi
Free Admission to Homecoming with App
Admission to the Sept. 16 Homecoming football game against Cabool will be free for everyone who has our school app. You can display it upon arrival or download it at the gate.
New Website
The address hasn't changed... but the look sure has! Take our redesigned website for a spin this weekend and enjoy many of the same new features and looks of our app.
School Pictures
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is preventable. According the Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-suicide/art-20044308), here are some signs to watch for:
- Talking or writing about suicide — for example, making statements such as "I'm going to kill myself," or "I won't be a problem for you much longer"
- Withdrawing from social contact
- Having mood swings
- Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
- Feeling trapped, hopeless or helpless about a situation
- Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns
- Doing risky or self-destructive things
- Giving away belongings when there is no other logical explanation for why this is being done
- Developing personality changes or being severely anxious or agitated when experiencing some of the warning signs listed above
If you or someone you know may be suicidal, please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, services or your local emergency numbers.
2022-23 Club Day
Friday was signup day for our high school clubs and organizations. From FFA to Art Club, Beta Club and more, students heard presentations from each group and then signed up to join. Please be aware of specific deadlines and dates for dues.
Hollywood Homecoming Week 2022
Houston High School's annual Homecoming will be here in just a few weeks. Here is some important information for both our students and our community for Hollywood Homecoming 2022:
• PARADE through downtown is 1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Lineup starts at noon. Entrants should contact the HHS Student Council at hhsstuco@houston.k12.mo.us.
• CORONATION is 6:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff against Cabool.
• ALUMNI MIXER is 1-4 p.m. in Hiett Gymnasium.
• HOMECOMING DANCE is 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Phoenix Theater.
• THEMED DAYS for the week are:
-Movie Monday (dress in your favorite movie garb)
-Stunt Double Tuesday (twin day)
-Walk of Fame Wednesday (Dress like a celebrity)
-Decades Day (Dress like your favorite decade)
-Red and Black or Homecoming shirts
Monday, Sep 12, 2022, 08:00 AM
Houston High School, West Pine Street, Houston, MO, USA
Upcoming Dates to Remember
08.31.22 - Fall Pictures (Grades 9-11)
09.01.22 - Fall Pictures (Seniors)
09.05.22 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
09.16.22 - Homecoming Football Game and Parade
09.19.22 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development Day
Choir Newsletter
Booster Club Passes
HHS sports passes are now available from the Houston Tiger Booster Club. They grant admission to high school and middle school home games, excluding tournaments or postseason competitions.
Passes are $25 (students), $50 (individuals) or $75 (family). To purchase, contact Jessica Dzurick at 417-967-6781.
Immunizations
Is your child up to date on their vaccines? Every child entering Kindergarten or greater than 4 years of age entering pre-school must have:
- 2 MMR- Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- 2 Varicella-Chicken Pox
- 4 doses of DTAP with at least 1 dose given after their 4th birthday
- 3 doses of polio with at least 1 dose given after their 4th birthday
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
- MOST 4-5 year old children WILL NEED the MMR, Varicella and a DTAP with IPV before school starts.
- 1 TDAP
- 1MCV
If your child is entering 12th grade they are required to have an additional vaccine:
- 1 MCV
If you are unsure if your child is up to date please contact your primary care provider or the Texas County Health Department. If you choose to exempt your child, there is a medical exemption and a religious exemption. Those exemptions need to be updated yearly with the child's school and are available at the Texas County Health Department.
Meal Prices
Meal prices for next year have been set. The waiver that allowed free meals has expired. Students/teacher will be assessed a charge for meals (pending free/reduced application status). All families are encouraged to fill out the free/reduced application at the beginning of each year.
Students
Lunch: $2.00Breakfast: $1.45
Adults
Lunch: $2.43
Breakfast: $1.50
Contact Information
Email: amunson@houston.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/
Location: 423 West Pine Street, Houston, MO 65483
Phone: (417)967-3024
Facebook: facebook.com/HoustonMOTigers
Twitter: @HoustonMOTigers