Houston High School

Congratulations to our October Freshmen Students of the Month!

These students demonstrated the core value of Respect throughout the month. They’re not just wishing for success — they’re working for it! 💪
#ExpectSuccess

🎶🏆 Topper Pride Band Shines at West Alabama (Gordo) Marching Band Festival! 🏆🎶 Houston High’s Topper Pride Band earned ALL SUPERIOR ratings in Band, Color Guard, Percussion, and Drum Major! They were named Best Band in their division (6 bands) and took home the title of Best Overall Band out of 24 bands in the small band division! 👏 Congratulations to our incredible students and directors for representing Houston High School with excellence and pride!

A huge thank you to our amazing HHS parents for providing “Spooky Spaghetti” for our teachers today! 🎃🍝 You sure know how to spoil our staff, and we’re so grateful for your thoughtfulness and support!

At Houston High School, we take pride in preparing our students for their future! Today, our 9th graders met to get ready for next week’s WorkKeys assessment — an important step toward career readiness. At HHS, we don’t wish for success… we WORK for it! 💪📚

HHS students and teachers enjoyed snow cones today for their hard work in earning an "A" rating! We don't wish for! We WORK for it! #ExpectSuccess

CHECK OUT this edition of Harley's News released on October 29th. #ExpectSuccess

CHECK OUT Harley's News!!! Our very talented HHS Journalism class has started this year's editions of our school newspaper!

Issue 2 of the Harley’s News is out. Pick up your copy at Sprint Mart, Nutrition Nook or Drip and Sip. Read about what's happening at Houston High.

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Lee Bunch – our 2025-2026 Houston High School Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Mr. Bunch is the definition of a whole-hearted team player. Whether he’s teaching Algebra II, preparing students for ACT success, building complex Google Sheet formulas behind the scenes, or coordinating our E-Sports program, he approaches every task with excellence, humility, and a genuine desire to help others.

His dedication to both students and staff makes a lasting impact on our school community. We’re proud to recognize his hard work, innovation, and commitment to the HHS motto:
💪 “Don’t Wish for it! Work for it!”

HHS Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days! We will observe Red Ribbon Week next week from October 27 - 31. All attire must be within school dress code! #ExpectSuccess

Thursday evening, HHS honored former Hilltoppers William Anderson (Class of 2022) and Jamarcus Hall (Class of 2024) by retiring their jerseys. These two young men left us far too soon, but their memory and impact will never fade from the halls of Houston High School.

🎉 Congratulations to HHS Junior Thad Garner! 🎉 Thad has been selected as a 2026 Cooperative Youth Leader by the Natchez Trace Power Association! ⚡️ With this outstanding achievement, he will proudly represent Houston High School at both the state and national levels.

📚 HHS Teachers Keep Sharpening Their Skills! Every Thursday, our teachers dedicate time to learning, growing, and refining their practices — because great teaching never stops improving! 👏 At Houston High School, we believe the best way to learn is from each other. Today’s focus: strategies to help our students reach new heights on the ACT! 💪🎓 #ExpectSuccess

Mr. Gary Huffman provided pumpkins for art students to paint. The pumpkins will be on display at the CDF visitors center next week. Visitors are encouraged to stop by! Parents can stop by the CDF next Friday to pick up their child’s pumpkin. We appreciate the community support! This fun fall project was made possible through collaboration with The Heritage Museum and CDF.

HHS Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days! We will observe Red Ribbon Week next week from October 27 - 31. All attire must be within school dress code! #ExpectSuccess

EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Harley’s News, the student newspaper, is available at Nutrition, Drip and Sip, and Sprint Mart.

Chemistry 2 students are observing various types of chemical reactions, writing chemical equations, and classifying each reaction! What a fun day in Mrs. Ray's chemistry class! 🧪 ⚗️ #ExpectSuccess

HHS presents our Workforce Development Week! Our aim to is expose and prepare our students for career opportunities upon graduation! #ExpectSuccess

Game Day theme for this week vs. Mooreville! #WeAreHOUSTON

LISTEN IN to Topper Talk with Principal Zane Thomas. Please click the link below to listen in.

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