HHS...Behind the Stripes
Houston High School Highlights
November 7, 2022
Veterans Assembly
Houston Schools' 22nd annual Veterans Tribute is 1-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Hiett Gym. The guest speaker is Pastor Bill Villapiano of Faith Fellowship. Area veterans are invited to attend this program held in their honor. A reception will follow in the north lobby.
The event is sponsored by the Houston branch of West Plains Bank and Trust Company.
OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
This and That...Daily Announcements
Monday, Nov. 7:
Tuesday, Nov. 8:
- Boys Basketball begin Gourmet Popcorn Sales
- HOSA meeting for all members during ATLAS in the library
- High School Drama Club rehearsal is today after school at the Melba from 3:30-5:00.
- Community Input Meeting concerning upgrading the district's track and surrounding area @ 4:30 pm in the HS/MS Library
- Board of Education Meeting @ 5:30 pm in the HS/MS Library
Wednesday, Nov. 9:
- Dress Rehearsal performance for Drama. 1st hour - 4th hour
- NHS Meeting in the library during ATLAS
Thursday, Nov. 10:
- STEM enrichment 3:20-5:00 pm in Mrs. D Wilson's room.
- FFA Public Speaking @ Rolla 4:30 pm
- Houston Drama Production @ Melba 7:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 11:
HS Choir members report to Hiett during ATLAS to rehearse for the Veteran's Assembly
- Veterans Day Assembly in Hiett Gym @ 1:00 pm
- Houston Drama Production @ Melba 7:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 12:
- Scholar Bowl Tournament @ Clever
- Houston Drama Production @ Melba 7:00 pm
Monday, Nov. 14:
- Pep Club Leadership team next Monday during ATLAS
- Junior class meeting during ATLAS in Hiett Gym! We will be discussing Prom Fundraising and kicking off our fundraiser.
Tuesday, Nov. 15:
- FBLA Student District Planning Meeting
- H Club meeting during Atlas in the Library to finalize plans for the flag football game
- Girls Basketball Pizza Hut Fundraiser 4:00-8:00 pm
- Community Betterment Meeting in Mrs. Ford's Room during ATLAS
Wednesday, Nov. 16:
Thursday, Nov. 17:
- STEM enrichment 3:20-5:00 pm in Mrs. D Wilson's room.
- FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference @ Osage Beach
- SCA Conference Choir @ Mtn. Grove
- Powder Puff Football Game @ Tiger Stadium 6:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 18:
- FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference @ Osage Beach
- Career Day @ HHS 9:00 am -12:00 pm
- Scholar Bowl Trivia Night @ Piney River Brewing Company 7:00 pm
- Girls and Boys Basketball Chili Supper @ HS/MS Cafeteria 5:00-7:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 19:
Speech Tournament @ Buffalo
Scholar Bowl Tournament @ Fair Grove
NO SCHOOL NOV. 21-25 // THANKSGIVING BREAK
Everyday Things:
FBLA members: if you are going on the District Planning Meeting trip to Cabool and have not signed up yet you need to do so ASAP! to Sign up or for more information please e-mail Mr. Snelling. or go to mrsnelling.com
Please remember that you need 90% attendance to attend Prom!
Juniors: Please don't forget to pay your $20 class dues to either Ms. Johnston, Mr. Snelling, or in the High School Office. These will help out with costs associated with Prom!
Community Betterment Club Members need to check in on Google Classroom REGULARLY. There are lots of events coming up that we need their help with.
Treats for Troops
College, Career, & Counseling
Seniors: Free Pizza for FAFSA verification
Students who can complete the following steps to verify FAFSA completion:
- Log in to fafsa.gov.
- Select you’re a student.
- Select “Continue.”
- Your FAFSA status can be found on the “My FAFSA” page, which you’ll see right after you log in if you’ve started or completed a FAFSA form.
Either print this page or send a screenshot to Mr. McNiell or Ms. Volk by November 30, 2022.
Eligible students can attend a pizza party during ATLAS and lunch on December 2.
Seniors: Financial Aid Fridays during ATLAS
On Fridays starting October 28, we will start "Financial Aid Fridays" during ATLAS for seniors that are interested in learning more about types of financial aid and why it's important.
This will take place in the library during ATLAS. Report directly to the library. Your mentor teacher will mark you absent but a sign-in sheet will be provided to the office to correct attendance. If you do not sign-in and you are marked absent for ATLAS, then you may be subject to discipline for truancy. You do not have to attend all of the lessons. Pick which ones you think would be the most beneficial for you.
The lessons for the day will be as follows:
October 28: 3 Types of Financial Aid
November 4: Going Merry's FAFSA Made Easier
November 11: Creating an FSA ID // Starting the FAFSA
November 18: Meet with Mentor teacher // Career Day debriefing
December 2: How State Aid Works
December 9: Understanding Grants & Scholarships, Work Study, & Student Loans
December 18: Putting it all together: Sample Aid packages
ACT Registration Now Open
Members of the HHS classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are encouraged to sign up now for the District ACT. The deadline is December 16, 2022, for the March 7, 2023, test.
You can sign-up by filling out the form using this link: https://forms.gle/RrDqg6jB9qotNpyu7
The test is free for any interested junior as well as at a discounted price for seniors and sophomores. We plan on offering ACT prep during ATLAS and a Chad Cargill workshop in the spring. If you would like additional ACT prep information, please check out the high school counseling webpage: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/page/high-school-counselor
Questions? Contact HHS Counselor Tara Volk at tvolk@houston.k12.mo.us.
Career Day: November 18
Students be checking your emails. The Google form to sign up for career day will be sent out this week. Upper classmen will get the first opportunity to make selections. If you do not complete the form, Ms. Volk will make a schedule for you. You need to pick 4 different careers to attend.
Attendance will be taken at each session. If you are not in the correct session, you will be marked absent/truant.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Volk.
Presenters will have about 25 minutes to share about their career and experiences with HHS students.
Read more details: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/article/833498
Missouri Boys and Girls State
Selection qualifications include:
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 19 by June 24, 2023.
• Must have successfully completed their junior year in a Missouri high school.
• Must be endorsed by the high school principal or the high school principal’s designee.
• Complete an online application on our websites. Boys State link // Girls State link
• Let your counselor know you are interested in participating and follow the nomination process established by your high school.
• You will be notified by Missouri Boys State or ALA Missouri Girls State when you are accepted. • Save the dates of June 24th through July 1st and watch your email
#thebestwillbe
Teacher Proud
This week's #TeacherProudTuesday was a celebration of Mrs. Randi Wilson, a high school science teacher in our district.
According to High School Principal Amanda Munson, "Mrs. Wilson is a leader among her peers. She serves as the facilitator for her department team, the science representative for the Building Leadership Team, and a high school representative for the District Leadership Team. Even with 15 years experience, Mrs. Wilson continues to look for ways to improve and help her students find success in her classroom. Mrs. Wilson goes the extra distance to help her students, often reaching out to parents for discussion or just to let them know their child has an upcoming exam. Mrs. Randi Wilson definitely makes a positive impact on her students, our building, and the district."
SCA Honor Choir
13 Houston choir members auditioned for SCA Conference Honor Choir yesterday, and 9 were selected. This is great achievement for these kids, and for Houston as a whole.
Selected members:
Soprano - Lily Johnson, Aubrey Crockett, Miah Bressie
Alto- Ashlynn Burns, Hailee Cierley, Kaitlynne Garnica, Kaytlin Morgan-Flowers
Tenor- Ben Cook
Bass- Connor McKinney
All students pictured auditioned yesterday: (left to right) Lily Johnson, Aubrey Crockett, Addison Cook, Hailee Cierley, Kaitlynne Garnica, Ashlynn Burns, Kyra Bloomer, Kadyn Lay, MJ Bratt, Miah Bressie, Connor McKinney, Ben Cook, Kaytlin Morgan-Flowers
FCCLA Regional Meeting
Scholar Bowl
FFA Goes to the National Convention in Indianapolis
Day 1 - It was a long day that included an early morning, travel to Indianapolis, opening session and then some fun at Back 9 entertainment. At opening session we managed to get some great floor seats right in the middle of the action. We got to listen to Tamika Catchings a former WMBA star that has represented the USA multiple times including an Olymipc gold metal. We would also like to say a big THANK YOU to Beasley's Feed and Farm Supply for sponsoring out Subway while traveling and THANK YOU to Progressive Ozarks Bank for sponsoring our meal at Back 9!!!
Day 2 - Students were at the convention center all day exploring businesses, colleges and getting in a little shopping. Then we went over and watched The Singing Hypnotist, Randy Andrews, and got some laughs. Finished up the day with dinner at Wings Etc. thanks to our amazing sponsor, the Houston Housing Authority and Jennifer Scheets!!
TIGER SPORTS
Fall Sports Come to a Close
Houston Cross Country concluded its season Saturday with districts at Hermitage. It was the culmination of a very successful 2022 campaign for the program under coach Justin Brown. Here are Houston's individual results:
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
(94 runners in race)
Kristen Ely, 33rd, 22:36
Summer Bittle, 41st, 24:01
Natalie Clinton, 59th, 25:48
Allie Benoist, 64th, 26:19
Miah Bressie, 85th, 29:13
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
(121 runners in race)
Jake Allen, 34th, 18:57
Connor McKinney, 46th, 19:25
Jack Sawyer, 51st, 19:34
Warren Hinkle, 52nd, 19:36
Aiden Kelly, 58th, 19:44
Riley Talbott, 85th, 20:43
Shane Yonkers, 121st 26:06
Athlete of the Month
Anthony Carroll was chosen as the September HHS Student-Athlete of the Month! Than you Anthony for representing HHS and #thetigerway well.
COMMUNITY NEWS
#OURTEAMOURTOWN
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