Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Congratulations to Houston Academia who placed 3rd in the county at their Academia Tournament last night, only 4 points away from the first place team. Way to go, Houston Academia! You made us proud!
- Tuesday School will be held in Mr. Brown’s classroom.
- Fall Sports Awards are tonight at6:30 PM.
- There will be a high school baseball meeting on Friday during Wildcat Time in Mr. Borchers classroom.
Monday October 27, 2025
- Picture retake and group photos are today. After announcements members of the Marching Band and Pep Band Seniors please report to the hallway outside of the HS gym
- Spanish Circle would like to thank all students and staff who helped to make the Houston High School Fall Blood Drive a success. Thank you for donating the gift of life for someone in your community. If you couldn’t donate at our drive, keep your eyes peeled for the next blood drive at the Houston Community Center. And remember, even if you couldn’t participate this time around, NHS will be doing it all over again in the Spring. Hope to see you then!
- Wildcat Time meeting for today: NHS-Media Center
- Girls basketball’s first practice is today after school.
- Academia tournament tonight at Jackson Center 6:45 PM.
- The Cross Country Team would like to recognize Ava Mowery who participated in the Regional Cross Country Meet for her second consecutive year. She joins the short list of Houston runners who are able to attain this distinction. Congratulations to her for a hard fought and successful season.
Friday October 24, 2025
- A reminder to NHS members that our first full-membership meeting will be this Friday during Wildcat Time in the Media Center.
- Students taking CCP classes: if you need to register for classes for next semester, Edison’s registration is now open. Remember, you must come see Mrs. Merickel to discuss course options and to sign your registration sheet. Do not wait and get closed out of the class sections you want. Stop by the office to take care of this either during your Study Hall, at lunchtime, or during Wildcat Time.
- Additionally, CCP students who are taking CCP for the first time this year received an email from Edison regarding orientation. If you got that email, you must take care of that obligation, or your CCP registration for next semester will be dropped. Please ensure you are taking care of this easy, but important, task. See Mrs. Merickel with questions.
- Attention Spanish Circle members who are helping with the Blood Drive today: Check in with your teachers quickly first to get your homework and then head down to the HS Gym to help out during your assigned time ONLY.
- All donors will have a cheese stick delivered to their first period class today. Please plan to eat your snack one hour before your donation time, with permission from your teacher. All donors need to leave a few minutes early to arrive on time at your scheduled appointment.
- Tonight is the FFA’s Trunk or Treat and Haunted Trail starting at 6:00 PM.
- Goodluck to Ava Mowery as she competes at the Regional Cross Country meet tomorrow morning at Troy.
- Goodluck to the HS Volleyball team as they play in the District Final game tomorrow morning at Fairmont High School vs. Ft. Recovery at 10:00. Please come to support the girls and wear grey for the game theme.
- Saturday School will be held in Mr. Clune’s classroom tomorrow morning.
- Reminder that Monday is picture retake day.and group photo day.
Thursday October 23, 2025
- A reminder to NHS members that our first full-membership meeting will be this Friday during Wildcat Time in the Media Center.
- Students taking CCP classes: if you need to register for classes for next semester, Edison’s registration is now open. Remember, you must come see Mrs. Merickel to discuss course options and to sign your registration sheet. Do not wait and get closed out of the class sections you want. Stop by the office to take care of this either during your Study Hall, at lunchtime, or during Wildcat Time.
- Additionally, CCP students who are taking CCP for the first time this year received an email from Edison regarding orientation. If you got that email, you must take care of that obligation, or your CCP registration for next semester will be dropped. Please ensure you are taking care of this easy, but important, task. See Mrs. Merickel with questions.
- Blood Donors should be drinking plenty of water today to get your veins ready for tomorrow. The more hydrated you are, the smoother your donation will be. Wear something comfortable tomorrow that can be easily rolled up to the elbow. Please see Mrs. Chappie if you did not receive your donor snack bag. Remember to ask permission of your teacher before having your snacks and make sure all trash gets thrown away.
- Girls basketball’s first practice has been moved to Monday, October 27, after school in order to allow everyone to go cheer on the volleyball team at District Finals and Ava Mowery at XC regionals on Saturday morning.
- Japanamania will meet today from 3-5 PM.
- Band @ Wapak Halloween Parade tonight at 7:00 PM
Wednesday October 22, 2025
- Attention Blood Donors: Just a reminder that you will need to bring a Photo I.D. and a list of current medications to your donation appointment on Friday. And don’t forget to be eating protein and getting lots of healthy fluids. Tomorrow each donor will receive a donor snack bag. Please ask permission of your classroom teacher first before partaking and respect their wishes.
- NHS will meet on Friday during Wildcat Time in the Media Center.
- Girls basketball’s first practice has been moved to Monday, October 27, after school in order to allow everyone to go cheer on the volleyball team at District Finals and Ava Mowery at XC regionals on Saturday morning.
- Congratulations to the girls volleyball program as they defeated the Triad Cardinals last night in the District Semifinal game. The varsity girls will now be playing in the District Finals this Saturday at Fairmont High School against Fort Recovery. The match will start at 10:00am.
- In addition to the win, congratulations to Olivia Burks and Makenna Vondenhuevel. Olivia broke the season kills record after her 286th kill. The record was held by Kortney Phipps set back in 2012. Makenna broke the season aces record with her 42nd ace. That record was set in 2023 by Ella Crim.
Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Juniors and Seniors going on the Miami University trip, please report to the connector immediately following announcements.
- Attention Blood Donors: Start thinking about your protein and water intake now. Make sure you are getting plenty of dark green vegetables and red meat to get your iron levels up for Friday.
- There will be no JH girls basketball open gym this week
- Sports today:
HS Volleyball @ Newton vs. Triad. Game time 7:30. The theme for today is Halloween.
Monday October 20, 2025
- Time is UP! Any Junior or Senior that has money for chicken dinners or any unsold chicken dinner tickets, they need to be returned to Mrs. Mertz TODAY by 3:00 PM.
- Academia tonight @ 7:00 PM in the Commons.
Thursday October 16, 2025
- Roll the Dice will meet today from 3-5:30 PM
- Have you ever wondered how theaters use paint to create the look of real wood? Join the drama club today at 5:30 PM to learn the tricks and be part of our set construction crew!
- Spanish Circle Bonfire is tonight from 6-8 PM
- Any Senior or Freshman that did not meet with Jostens please stop by the office to pick up a packet. Jostens will return on Monday October 20th for class ring, letter jackets and graduation orders.
- Japanamania has been rescheduled from Monday Oct 20th to Thursday Oct 23rd.
- There is no school tomorrow for students, have a great long weekend.
- Congratulations to the HS volleyball team on their tournament win last night. They will advance and play Triad on October 21st at Newton starting at 7:30 PM.
Saturday Sports:
Cross Country District meet at Cedarville beginning at 10:00 AM
Wednesday October 15, 2025
- Today is College application day for Seniors, the Media Center will be closed this morning.
- Any Senior or Freshman that did not meet with Jostens please stop by the office to pick up a packet. Jostens will return on Monday October 20th for class ring, letter jackets and graduation orders.
- Japanamania has been rescheduled from Monday October 20th to Thursday October 23rd.