HHS...Behind the Stripes

Monday:

• JV Football w/ Mt. Home 5:30pm
• Volleyball @ Eminence 5:30pm
• King of the Court practice will be first hour Tuesday in the new gym
  

Tuesday:

• King of the Court practice will be first hour in the new gym
  
• Volleyball w/ Thayer 5:30pm
• King of the Court after the Volleyball game
• Cross Country @ Mt. Grove

Wednesday:

• See You at The Pole @ 7:35am - HHS Flag Pole
• Students that are interested in MSU Springfield Campus Tour will need to sign up with Ms. Adams or Mrs. Volk by Wednesday, September 28th by 3:00pm.

Thursday:

• Beta meeting during atlas in the library
  
• Debate practice will be after school
  
• Volleyball w/ Liberty 5:30pm

Friday:

• There will be a Prom Committee meeting after school in Mr. Snellings room. Any Junior interested in Prom needs to attend.
  
• Varsity Football @ Ava 7:00pm
• Blood Drive 8:00-3:00

Saturday:

• Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Houston
  
• Boys Basketball Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Everyday Things:

• FCCLA members who signed up to go on the Silver Dollar City trip will have a meeting in Ms. Bell's room during ATLAS on Monday. This is a mandatory meeting to be able to go. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you need to email Ms. Bell asap
  
• Any Junior that hasn't paid their class dues ($20) needs to pay either Mr. Snelling, Ms. Johnston, or the office.
  
• Just a reminder that we do have a Student dress code that you can find in the Student Handbook. The Dress Code should be followed daily and will be enforced by all staff.
• 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.
• H Club Members need to pay their $10 dues to Coach Richardson in the library by October 14.
• Free and reduced lunch applications need to be completed and returned to school ASAP.

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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.

A look at the progress of the home being constructed by our Building Trades class. Under the direction of Mr. Chris Reese and supported by great weather, the students have made a lot of progress in a short time.

Eleven Houston R-1 Choirs students auditioned for the SCMMEA District Choir. HHS Choir Director Hershel W. Williams III said he is proud of their effort to go above and beyond what is expected of choir members.

The following students were selected to participate in the Junior/Senior District Choir: Miah Bressie, Aubrey Crockett, Bennie Cook and Lily Johnson. Lily placed in the top 25 of her voice part, which means she will get to audition for a spot in the MIssouri All-State Choir.

Shouting a HUGE thank you to the people in our community! Last month we launched a feminine product drive and because of your donations we were able to stock the closet at the school. We are grateful for your continued support. #BrightFuturesUSA

THANK YOU Opportunity Sheltered Industries, Inc. for creating and donating the T-shirts for our Iron Tigers. Every high school athlete who had 85% or better attendance during summer workouts will receive one thanks to their generous donation. We greatly appreciate your support and partnership!

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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