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'''Houston High School''' is a fully accredited public high school located in ], serving students in grades 9–12. The school was previously one of the eight high schools operating in the ]. The principal is Hallie Ross. Houston Middle School and Riverdale Elementary (K-8) are the main feeder schools to Houston High since the creation of the ] in June 2014.
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| motto = They all just wanna go to collierville high| type = Public High School
| principal = Dr. Leisa Justus
| faculty = 156 (])
| enrollment =Approximately 1900
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'''Houston High School''' is a fully-accredited public ] located in ], serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of eight high schools currently operating in the Shelby County School District. The principal is Mrs. Leisa Justus, the vice-principal is Mrs. Evelyn Harris and the assistant principals are Rob Taylor, Kathryn Jones, Jason Manuel, and Kyle Cherry. Houston Middle School, Southwind Middle School, and Schilling Farms Middle School are the main feeder schools to Houston High.


==History== ==History==
Houston High School was established in 1989 in order to help educate students due to the rapid development of the Germantown area. Throughout its relatively short history, Houston High has made significant strides in both educational and non-educational aspects.Houston has led the entire Shelby County Schools district with the highest graduation rate and one of the highest average ] and ] test scores among ] in the entire state of Tennessee{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}}. Houston is also well-known for its athletics, receiving the "Best of the Preps" recognition in the Shelby County Schools for the last eleven years (1999–2010). In 2004, Houston High School added an annex to accomidate the rapid influx of students Houston High School was established in 1989 and is the sole high school of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Prior to June 2014, HHS was part of the Shelby County Schools system. The GMSD is a family of five schools, Dogwood Elementary (K-5), Farmington Elementary (K-5), Riverdale Elementary (K-8), Houston Middle School (6-8), and Houston High School (9-12). HHS offers nearly 25 Advanced Placement courses, being one of four schools in the state to offer the AP Capstone Diploma, and has approximately 200 students in the ACT "30 and Above" Club. HHS athletic teams have earned 34 TSSAA state championships, including three girls state championships during the fall of 2015 (cross country, golf, and soccer), and have received "Best of the Preps" recognition in suburban ] for the last eighteen years (1999–2016). HHS offers more than 60 clubs and activities.

In May 2018, the choir teacher was accused of having inappropriate interactions with students, and the principal was accused of inappropriate acts at a teacher's home. The principal resigned, and the choir teacher was fired, but later cleared of wrongdoing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/regional/2018/08/31/former-houston-high-teacher-cleared-criminal-violations/1156348002/|title = Former Houston High choir director cleared of criminal violations}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/investigations-into-the-former-principal-and-a-suspended-teacher-at-houston-high-school/1143491846 |title=Investigations Into The Former Principal And A Suspended Teacher At Houston High School |first=Brad |last=Broders |date=April 26, 2018 |publisher=Local Memphis |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=May 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518162727/http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/investigations-into-the-former-principal-and-a-suspended-teacher-at-houston-high-school/1143491846 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2018/05/14/choir-teacher-terminated-over-student-interactions/606462002/|title = Embattled Houston High School choir director fired after internal investigation}}</ref>


===1994 Tornado=== ===1994 Tornado===
On November 27, 1994 a strong ] ] tore through the school and the surrounding area, causing significant damage to the school. Large sections of wall, windows and part of the ] were severely damaged by the tornado. The damage was so great, in fact, the school was ] and the next month was spent making repairs. On November 27, 1994, a strong ] ] tore through the school and the surrounding area. Large sections of wall, windows, and parts of the roof were severely damaged by the tornado. The damage was so great that the school was ], and the next month was spent making repairs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.memphisweather.net/2009/11/remembering-germantown-tornado-15-years.html |title=MWN Blog: Remembering the Germantown tornado, 15 years later |website=blog.memphisweather.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405231458/http://blog.memphisweather.net/2009/11/remembering-germantown-tornado-15-years.html |archive-date=April 5, 2012}}</ref> Students were bused to nearby ] during the repairs.


==Athletics== ==Athletics==
HHS athletic teams have earned 34 TSSAA state championships, including three girls state championships during the fall of 2015 (cross country, golf, and soccer), and have received "Best of the Preps" recognition in suburban Shelby County for the last eighteen years (1999–2016).
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The Houston Mustangs compete in the 5-A Athletics Division, the state's highest classification and have won the "Best of the Preps" Athletic Award for 11 straight years, from 1999 to 2009. The Houston football team is a perennial playoff team and has been a State Championship contender in the playoffs 10 times in the last 12 years with 2 state semi-finalist appearances in 1998 and 2001. The football program consistently produces college players, with most notable alum being New England Patriots Defensive Tackle David Nugent.<ref></ref>

The Houston baseball team is also a perennial state power and won the Tennessee State Championship in 1996 and 2005. Former Mustang pitcher ] is currently a starter for the San Francisco Giants.


The Houston Mustangs football program has produced college players, with the most notable alumni being New England Patriots Defensive Tackle David Nugent and Washington Redskins Defensive End ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/jeremyjarmon/profile?id=JAR116572|title=Jeremy Jarmon Stats, News and Video - DE|website=]}}</ref>
The Houston Cross Country and Track program, led by legendary coach George Gibson, is one of the best programs in the Southeastern United States. They win numerous competitions every year and won the Tennessee Cross Country State Championship in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, and 2008. They also won the Tennessee Track State Championship in 2005. George Gibson is no longer the cross country coach, and Aaron Martens has replaced him.


Former Mustang pitcher, ], played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (Pitcher). A two-time ] champion, Cain is regarded as a central figure of the Giants' success in the 2010s for his pitching and leadership. Cain threw the 22nd perfect game in ] history on June 13, 2012.
The Houston Soccer Teams, led by Mike Irby (until 2008) and David Wolff, won the Tennessee Soccer State Championships in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2009 and the National Soccer Championships in 1998 and 1999.


Beginning with the 2020-21 season, former NBA player ] was hired as the head boys' basketball coach. He has immediately established Houston as one of the top teams in the state after recruiting several highly touted prospects.
==Future==
Houston High School is one of two ] that will change over to a ] schedule in the 2010-2011 school year.


==Mission statement== ==Fine Arts==
In 2015, the band traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/?sdate=2014-04-01 | title=Concerts & Events in NYC - View Schedules & Calendar }}</ref> The marching band has been given multiple awards, notably the Chancellor's Cup for the Large School Division in the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational for 6 of the last 8 years (as of 2014).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehoustonband.com/index.php/awards.html |title=Awards - the Houston Band |access-date=May 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508025650/http://www.thehoustonband.com/index.php/awards.html |archive-date=May 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vuband/vmi.html |title=Vanderbilt Marching Invitational |access-date=June 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170437/http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vuband/vmi.html |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Houston High Vocal Program is also acclaimed, with their a cappella group winning second at Nationals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gmsdk12.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6GBB02B&dasi=3G0I |title=Houston High's 'fifth measure' take second place at National Acapella Convention |website=www.gmsdk12.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506174133/http://www.gmsdk12.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6GBB02B&dasi=3G0I |archive-date=May 6, 2018}}</ref>
''The mission of Houston High School is to maintain high academic standards by challenging students to master skills that will enable them to become productive members of society.''<ref></ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Public high school in Germantown, Tennessee, United States
Houston High School
Address
9755 Wolf River Blvd.
Germantown, Tennessee
United States
Coordinates35°05′41″N 89°44′15″W / 35.09468°N 89.73741°W / 35.09468; -89.73741
Information
TypePublic High School
Motto"The Best Getting Better"
Established1989
FounderShelby County Schools
School districtGermantown Municipal School District
PrincipalHallie Ross
Faculty130 (2011)
Teaching staff110.50 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,932 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio17.48
Color(s)Black & Silver   
MascotMustang
Website

Houston High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Germantown, Tennessee, serving students in grades 9–12. The school was previously one of the eight high schools operating in the Shelby County School District. The principal is Hallie Ross. Houston Middle School and Riverdale Elementary (K-8) are the main feeder schools to Houston High since the creation of the Germantown Municipal School District in June 2014.

History

Houston High School was established in 1989 and is the sole high school of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Prior to June 2014, HHS was part of the Shelby County Schools system. The GMSD is a family of five schools, Dogwood Elementary (K-5), Farmington Elementary (K-5), Riverdale Elementary (K-8), Houston Middle School (6-8), and Houston High School (9-12). HHS offers nearly 25 Advanced Placement courses, being one of four schools in the state to offer the AP Capstone Diploma, and has approximately 200 students in the ACT "30 and Above" Club. HHS athletic teams have earned 34 TSSAA state championships, including three girls state championships during the fall of 2015 (cross country, golf, and soccer), and have received "Best of the Preps" recognition in suburban Shelby County for the last eighteen years (1999–2016). HHS offers more than 60 clubs and activities.

In May 2018, the choir teacher was accused of having inappropriate interactions with students, and the principal was accused of inappropriate acts at a teacher's home. The principal resigned, and the choir teacher was fired, but later cleared of wrongdoing.

1994 Tornado

On November 27, 1994, a strong F2 tornado tore through the school and the surrounding area. Large sections of wall, windows, and parts of the roof were severely damaged by the tornado. The damage was so great that the school was condemned, and the next month was spent making repairs. Students were bused to nearby Germantown High School during the repairs.

Athletics

HHS athletic teams have earned 34 TSSAA state championships, including three girls state championships during the fall of 2015 (cross country, golf, and soccer), and have received "Best of the Preps" recognition in suburban Shelby County for the last eighteen years (1999–2016).

The Houston Mustangs football program has produced college players, with the most notable alumni being New England Patriots Defensive Tackle David Nugent and Washington Redskins Defensive End Jeremy Jarmon.

Former Mustang pitcher, Matt Cain, played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (Pitcher). A two-time World Series champion, Cain is regarded as a central figure of the Giants' success in the 2010s for his pitching and leadership. Cain threw the 22nd perfect game in Major League Baseball history on June 13, 2012.

Beginning with the 2020-21 season, former NBA player Mike Miller was hired as the head boys' basketball coach. He has immediately established Houston as one of the top teams in the state after recruiting several highly touted prospects.

Fine Arts

In 2015, the band traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. The marching band has been given multiple awards, notably the Chancellor's Cup for the Large School Division in the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational for 6 of the last 8 years (as of 2014). The Houston High Vocal Program is also acclaimed, with their a cappella group winning second at Nationals.

References

  1. ^ "Houston High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  2. "Former Houston High choir director cleared of criminal violations".
  3. Broders, Brad (April 26, 2018). "Investigations Into The Former Principal And A Suspended Teacher At Houston High School". Local Memphis. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  4. "Embattled Houston High School choir director fired after internal investigation".
  5. "MWN Blog: Remembering the Germantown tornado, 15 years later". blog.memphisweather.net. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012.
  6. "Jeremy Jarmon Stats, News and Video - DE". NFL.com.
  7. "Concerts & Events in NYC - View Schedules & Calendar".
  8. "Awards - the Houston Band". Archived from the original on May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  9. "Vanderbilt Marching Invitational". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  10. "Houston High's 'fifth measure' take second place at National Acapella Convention". www.gmsdk12.org. Archived from the original on May 6, 2018.

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