HHS...Behind the Stripes

Monday, Oct 17:

• NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service Day
• JV Football @ Mtn. Grove 6:00 pm

Tuesday, Oct 18:

• Picture Retakes
• Cross Country @ Ava
• Volleyball @ Willow Springs 5:30 pm
• Sophomores ASVAB test prep

Wednesday, Oct 19:

• ASVAB Testing for Sophomores 8:00-12:00

• P.E. Life 6th hour will meet in the Middle School Gym

• Jostens Meeting w/ Sophomores and Seniors 11:30-1:30

• Roger Moore with PreEts will be in the downstairs conference room to meet with students

• Dr. Orf with MSU-WP will be here to meet with Dual Credit students in the downstairs conference room during ATLAS

Thursday, Oct 20:

• Educator Recruitment Trip to MSU-WP with Mrs. Steelman

• Parent/Teacher Conferences, Dismiss @ 12:34 pm

• P/T Conferences 1:00-7:00 pm

Friday, Oct 21:

• NO SCHOOL
• HHS Staff Tailgate Party @ 5:00 pm
• Varsity Football Home against Liberty @ 7:00pm (SENIOR NIGHT)

Saturday, Oct 22:

• Marching Band @ Reeds Spring
• National ACT
• FBLA to Six Flags
• Volleyball Districts @ Cabool 5:00 pm

Monday, Oct 24:

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Tuesday, Oct 25:

• Cross Country @ Houston

• Senior meeting Tuesday, October 25th during ATLAS in the High School Gym, to discuss our Senior Parking Fundraiser.

• District Choir Rehearsal @ Mtn. Grove
• Choir Spaghetti Dinner @ 5:00 pm HS Cafeteria
• Tiger Pride Band Season Finale @ 7:30 pm HHS Football Stadium

Wednesday, Oct 26:

• Jostens here taking orders

• FFA to National Convention

Thursday, Oct 27:

• FFA to National Convention

• College Fair @ 9:00 am Hiett Gym

• District Choir Rehearsal @ Ozark

Friday, Oct 28:

• FFA to National Convention

• Drama Club to Stars in Cabool

• Speech & Debate Tournament @ Willard

Saturday, Oct 29:

• FFA to National Convention

• Speech & Debate Tournament @ Willard

• Houston Fall Invitational Scholar Bowl Tournament @ 9:00 am

Everyday Things:

• 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!

• FBLA members going to Six Flags need to sign up in Mr. Snelling's room or online at mrsnelling.com
  

• 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.
  

• There will be STEM enrichment after school Thursdays until 5:00 pm in Mrs. D Wilson's room. We will have robotics, engineering (rube goldberg machines) and other 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.

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SENIOR & FAMILIES--The FAFSA opens October 1, but filling it out doesn't have to be scary. We are here to help.

WHEN: October 20, 2022

TIME: 1:00 -6:00 PM

PLACE: Check in with the high school office for your location in the high school building.

This is by appointment only. Please select your time from the form below.

Sign-Up form

You will need to bring:

• Your FSA Account information (for parent and student)

• Your Social Security Number,

• Driver's License Number (if applicable)

• 2021 Tax records

• Records of untaxed income

• Records of assets

• List of schools the student is interested in attending.

On October 19 all sophomores will be participating in ASVAB testing in the high school gym. Data from this testing can provide students with feedback on possible careers that match his/her interest and skill set. Sophomore scores can not be used for military entrance but it can provide students who are interested in a military career what branch he/she could qualify for and potential jobs associated with that score.

The National Guard will be here October 11 to brief sophomores on what to expect on test day and ways he/she can prepare for the test.

In conjunction with MOACAC, Houston will be hosting it's annual college fair on October 27, 2022 in the Hiett Gymnasium. This is an opportunity for students and parents/guardians to gain information from a variety of school and state agencies regarding post-secondary planning and career development. There will be representatives from colleges, vocational schools, military branches, and government agencies for you to meet with.

Parents/guardians can attend at any time during the event. However if you want to speak with representatives with your child, he/she will be attending the fair based on the following format:

9:00 am - 9:15 am -- Houston freshmen (grade 9) and sophomores (grade 10)

9:20 am - 9:45 am -- Houston juniors (grade 11) and seniors (grade 12)

We hope to see you there!

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

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.

Parents: 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

Young men and women who exhibit high standards of leadership, character, scholarship and citizenship are considered for participation in Boys State and ALA Girls State. Students are required to participate in the full eight-day program.

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

THANK YOU to Mr. Jason Mayberry of Texas County Memorial Hospital for giving a presentation to Ms. Lindsey Vermillion’s high school health classes on the warning signs of strokes and the procedures the hospital performs when a stroke patient comes into the emergency room. He also talked about the different parts of the brain and the functions of those parts.

We appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our students and partnering with the school district!

Houston FCCLA had the privilege of serving at the Progressive Bank’s Appreciation Day. Thank you, Progressive Bank for giving us this opportunity to help serve in our community.

At the recent volleyball match with Dixon, our great fans raised money for two precious individuals in our community on Pink Out Night. The volleyball girls organized a Miracle Minute and a 50/50 raffle.

More than 300 students and community members gathered Wednesday night at the football field for the Houston High School FCA’s Fields of Faith.

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
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