
HLCS staff has been participating in Process Communication Model training the past few days as we prepare to welcome back our students next week!
Used by many Fortune 500 companies, PCM aims to improve communication by recognizing our social strengths and needs along with those of others. We're excited to take this reflection and practice to the classroom this school year.
We can't wait to see you all tonight for our Community Open House from 5:00-6:30!!!




🏐 Freshmen & JV Volleyball!
Looking for a place to shine, compete, and make new friends? Join us on the court — no experience needed, just heart and hustle! 💪
📅 Come Monday at 8am in the gym!
We want you there!!!
Mrs. Armstrong


Braving the heat, the HLHS Marching Band and Flag Corps have dedicated this week of their summer to preparing for fall marching season!!!
Led by Mr. Kuchek, a contingent of over 30 Bobcat performers have been drilling and performing.
We can't wait to see them take the field at halftime of our first home varsity contest on September 5th!!!
#BobcatPride
#BobcatNation
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MS Track had their end of year banquet last night...and what a night it was!!!
Pizza and cookies were eaten, great conversation and reflection on the season was had, and so many awards were given out.
This year saw 9 MS records broken, 7 first place event finishes in the conference, countless PR's, and a lot of hard work and dedication was shown by the entire team!
A huge shoutout to Coach Livingstone, Coach Grencz, Coach Abel, and all of our MS Track athletes!!!









Community partnerships bring us #BobcatPride!
STEM was pleased to make 8th grade graduation banners for the 2025 OLLS graduating class. These great keepsakes are timeless mementos, and we are excited to see some future Bobcats in the group.
This is just one of the many services HLHS Stem offers our community. Check out their website on the HLCS website or directly at https://sites.google.com/hlcsk12.net/hlhsstem/home


Three weeks ago, our 7th graders were learning about the volcanoes in the Ring of Fire, and their curiosity erupted! 🌋 A few asked if they could make volcano models, and their enthusiasm sparked a hands-on opportunity to keep them engaged and excited about science through the end of the year.
We explored volcanoes from around the world, learned how they've impacted civilizations throughout history, and some students even used knowledge from earlier in the year to create their own eruptions using chemical reactions! 🔥🌎 #BobcatPride #ScienceRocks









STEM is live!!!
Mr. Bunn and his students created a Google site to continue spreading the word about all of the great things our STEM class is doing. It has a readily available chatbot to answer questions, provides insight and information on how to order from STEM, and shows the student progress taking place in this area. Check the site out at...
https://sites.google.com/hlcsk12.net/hlhsstem/home

Huge opportunity for our wrestlers!!!


Big shoutout to our brand new Student Senate at Houghton Lake High School! They had their first meeting today and are already diving into planning Homecoming and our Back-to-School Bash/Open House on August 27th! 💚🖤💚
This is an awesome group of student leaders who are ready to bring more Bobcat Pride to our halls!!🐾
We can’t wait to see what they accomplish this year! #BobcatPride #StudentLeaders




#BobcatNation, you can livestream today's graduation ceremony on the HLCS Bobcats Facebook page or by following the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu-caCnau2Q


Good luck to this exceptional group of student athletes as they take to the track today for the MHSAA State Finals!!
💚🖤🤍
#BobcatPride




What an amazing day for our future Bobcats! 🐾 Our 6th graders visited Houghton Lake Junior/Senior High School for our Cubs to Cats event and got an inside look at what makes our school so special!
They toured the campus with one of our incredible Student Senators, met some of our talented teachers, and learned all about the amazing programs we offer.
It was a perfect display of Bobcat Pride 🖤💚🖤 and we can't wait to welcome these future Bobcats into our community!!!
#BobcatPride #CubsToCats #FutureBobcats #HoughtonLake #StudentLeadership










See the following donations request as our MedLife cohort preps for their service trip to Peru!!!
#BobcatPride


HLHS was blessed, through the advocacy of graduating senior Sam Beerens and a partnership with Jojean Thompson and Up North Prevention, to have Anthony Grupido on campus yesterday. Using his skills as a magician, Anthony entertained the students while discussing suicide prevention and awareness, health relationships, and positive thinking. It was a truly awesome performance!
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Ms. DeVos's art class finished the year out with a proud display of their work. Combining with our performing arts instructors, these classes set up showcases throughout the year to allow the community to peruse their art. The progress and growth have been wonderful, and we are excited to see continued evolution as we add ceramic art to the fold in 2025-2026.











Tonight we were blessed to have our Summa Cum Laude students recognize their Honored Educator. It was a night full of amazing stories, humor, impact, and the importance of relationships. We will share a longer editorial on the event on the district webpage tomorrow, but we didn't want to miss the opportunity to share our celebration!!!
#BobcatPride 💚🖤🤍











Houghton Lake Jr./Sr. High School is looking to add to its pride!!! We are seeking applicants for the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year. If interested, follow the Applitrack link below, or contact Mr. Goodwin at goodwinj@hlcsk12.net. Positions for 2025-2026 include:
-Math Teacher
-Girls Golf Coach
-Head Varsity Football Coach
-Head Competitive Cheer Coach
-Sideline Cheer Coach
-Bus Drivers


Houghton Lake Community Schools – Sex Education Advisory Board Meeting
Houghton Lake High School will host a Sex Education Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 3:10 PM to 4:00 PM in Room 147 (Mrs. Bontekoe’s room).
This meeting is open to the public, and we welcome all parents, guardians, and community members who are interested in learning more or contributing to the discussion.
We value your voice and involvement in shaping our students’ educational experience.

On Wednesday, May 28th, our student leadership groups are teaming up to bring our first annual Cubs to Cats event. Houghton Lake Jr./Sr. High School, in partnership with Collins Elementary, will be bringing over our 6th students to prepare them for their transition over to our building next year.
We will be passing out some #BobcatPride swag, taking the kids on a building tour, discussing the ins and outs of the Jr./Sr. High School day, and answering any questions the kids have as they prepare to go from Cubs to Cats.
We are so proud of our student leadership as they have made it their goal to welcome our new students to the building and show them what #BobcatPride means!!!


HLHS was proud to recognize the 2025 inductees into the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society tonight. Students in grades 7-10 who were approved for induction were recognized, and our 9-12 grade students previously inducted also received their recognition.
These students truly embody the core values of this esteemed group, and it was a privilege to celebrate with them!
#BobcatPride 💚🖤🖤

