News & Announcements

Germantown, Tennessee--October 6, 2021--In a special lesson that connects the classroom to the real world, Coach Michelle Johnson of Houston Middle School arranged for officers from the United States Navy to make a guest appearance in her classroom this week.

Germantown, Tennessee--September 29, 2021-- Utilizing a $15,000 grant from the Germantown Education Foundation, Dogwood Elementary School has added a variety of outdoor visuals for children to exercise during recess.

Germantown, Tennessee--September 22, 2021--To recognize the 20th anniversary of 9-11, Dogwood decided to honor some of the community's most valuable helpers.

Germantown, Tennessee-- September, 21, 2021--Under the guidance of Mrs. Gretchen Rose, Houston High School’s agricultural sciences teacher, students were able to grow a total of 1700 seedlings which were transported to Memphis Tilth who then transported them to the St. Jude Garden. Due to the frost last year, the garden lost most of its crops, so all grade levels gathered together and planted a variety of produce such as tomato, cucumber, spinach, romaine lettuce, spinach, and mixed lettuce.

Germantown, Tennessee--September 15, 2021--The skills taught in Houston's health science class were tested and applied when an elderly neighbor of a Houston High School student began choking on her dinner. Junior Lindsey Manguso jumped into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver, consequently saving her neighbor’s life.

Germantown, Tennessee—On September 15, 2021, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of its Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program including eight of HHS’ Seniors:

Germantown, Tennessee--September 13, 2021--Laila Sharif, a senior at Houston High School, has been selected by the Houston High School administration to serve a one-year school term as student representative to the Germantown Board of Education, beginning September 22, 2021.

Germantown, Tennessee--September 14, 2021--Mr. Bozeman's, a science teacher at Dogwood, implemented a hands-on lesson to learn about ecosystems on the school campus during the class period.

Germantown, Tennessee--September 14, 2021--Riverdale students have enjoyed getting a first hand look at the concept of farm to table through the school's Outdoor Exploratory Lab. The lab features 5 raised beds with various fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers for viewing