Monday:

• Movie Monday-Wear your favorite movie garb
• Missouri S&T will be here during lunch
• JV Football @ Salem 6pm
• Cross Country @ Bourbon
• Float Building 6pm-9pm-Juniors & Seniors are in the bus barn, Freshman & Sophomores are in the maintenance building

Tuesday:

• Stunt double Tuesday-Twin day
• Volleyball @ Plato 6:30pm
• Cross Country Dismiss at 12:30 for meet @ West Plains
• Float Building 6pm-9pm-Juniors & Seniors are in the bus barn, Freshman & Sophomores are in the maintenance building

Wednesday:

• Walk of Fame Wednesday-Dress like your favorite celebrity
• 3 week grade checks
• Float Building 6pm-9pm-Juniors & Seniors are in the bus barn, Freshman & Sophomores are in the maintenance building

Thursday:

• Decades Day-Dress like your favorite decade
• Volleyball @ Conway 5pm
• Float Building 6pm-9pm-Juniors & Seniors are in the bus barn, Freshman & Sophomores are in the maintenance building

Friday:

• Tiger Friday-Wear red & black or homecoming shirts
• Homecoming parade lineup starts @ 12:00pm
• Homecoming parade starts @ 1:45pm
• Homecoming coronation 6:30pm
• Varsity Football vs Cabool 7pm

Saturday:

• Volleyball Cabool Invitational Tournament
• Homecoming dance 6pm-9pm

Everyday Things:

• If you are a student that has classes at PRTC first hour, you cannot be dropped off at PRTC without checking in with the office. In addition, if you are checking out early, a parent must check you out at the main office first. If you are a student driver, you cannot park at PRTC. You must park in the student parking lot and ride the shuttle bus.
• As we get started with athletic home contests, please remembers that once you pay to get in you must remain in the facility. Students are NOT permitted to exit and return to the game. For specific questions, please see the administrator on duty.
  

• All students need to pay their class dues.

• Reminder: On the Second Cell phone violation, parents will be called to come and pick up your phone.
  

• Chromebook Insurance must be paid by Thursday, 9-23-22 in the HS Office. If not received by that date, you will no longer be eligible to purchase insurance.

• H Club Members need to pay their $10 dues to Coach Richardson in the library by October 14.
  

• Upon arrival, all students are to exit the parking lot immediately and head to the building. Loitering or getting in cars with other students is not permitted. Leaving after arrival is considered truancy.

The following is important information regarding Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 16.

The Homecoming parade will begin at 1:45 p.m. School will be dismissed immediately following the parade. Buses are anticipated to run approximately 30 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Students who leave prior to dismissal from the parade will be counted absent.

Please contact the office with any questions.

Click the link below for a detailed itinerary of the week.

If your child is entering 12th grade they are required to have an additional vaccine:

• 1 MCV

Immunizations must be updated before September 23! Seniors who have not received their required immunization or have an exemption will not be allowed to attend after that date until proof can be provided. 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.

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

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.

Framing is underway on the basement walls of the Building Trades home. The house, which is constructed by HHS students under the direction of Mr. Chris Reese is located on the south side of Houston.

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.

Do you have a career or job you'd be willing to share about with our high school students? We're looking for community members to be part of the district's annual ‘Career Day’ on Nov. 18.

Presenters will have about 25 minutes to share about their career and experiences with HHS students. Participation can be in person or online in one or two time slots from 8:53 a.m. until 11:27 a.m.

Read more details: https://www.houston.k12.mo.us/article/833498

Sign up: https://forms.gle/KYjLf1oJgBkzu1jq6

September is Suicide Prevention month but suicide awareness is something we should be mindful of every day. According to the CDC suicide is the second cause of death among high school students ages 14-18. In Missouri the percent increase in suicide death rates among persons ages 10-24 has increased by 71.3% from 2007-2009 to 2016-2018. (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr69/NVSR-69-11-508.pdf)

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.

It was a great evening at Hammons Field with the Springfield Cardinals as Houston Schools was honored in multiple ways. The 2022 Softball team was recognized for winning the District Championship. The 2022 Scholar Bowl Team was recognized for winning the State Championship Title. The "First Pitch" Band Fundraiser raised almost $3,000 with Mrs. Shari McAllister winning the opportunity to throw out the honorary first pitch. The HHS Tiger Band played the National Anthem to start the game.

It was a great night at the ballpark!

It's time for apparel orders! We have tee shirts, long sleeve tees, sweaters, hoodies, and jackets available to band members. Orders are due September 16th, along with payment. We will run another order later on, but you're going to want something for the fall and winter!

Anyone can order band swag, including school staff!

Fill out this form to order apparel: tinyurl.com/houstonapparel2022

Checks can be made out to Houston Bands.

Also - parents - Attend our quarterly parent meeting this Tuesday, September 13th from 7:00 to 7:45! This is for all of our parents, and the goal is to give you more transparency as to what's happening in band and why we do things the way we do them.

Maybe you'd like to volunteer down the road? Maybe you've never seen the space your child rehearses in every day? Perhaps we've never met each other? Perhaps you want to hear about the plans we have for MS this year? Maybe you want to be a few years ahead of the curve on our next big trip? You should definitely attend!

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.

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: $2.00

Breakfast: $1.45

Adults

Lunch: $2.43

Breakfast: $1.50

The Houston Lions Club 30th Annual Homecoming Fish Fry is Sunday, September 18. It will be held at the Houston Lions Club on Hwy 63 next to the Texas County Fairgrounds.

The fish fry will start at 11 am and end at 2 pm.

Cost:

Adults $12

Child: $9

Children 5 and free

All proceeds will benefit the local Houston Lions Club building fund and the benevolent fund.

Sponsorships available

$200 - Gold level

6 tickets, Facebook mentions, name appears in newspaper and name listed at the fish fry.

$100 - Silver level

4tickets, Facebook mentions, name listed at fish fry.

$50 Bronze Level

2 tickets, name listed at fish fry

If you would like tickets, would like to sponsor or would like to volunteer at the fish fry please contact Mr. Cook at 417-260-2382.

Expecting Excellence. Learning for All.

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