Friends of Collins

04/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who supported our readathon at Collins Elementary this year!
It is always such a successful way to engage the school in reading month. Our top ten readers got to enjoy a pizza party and movie on the last day before break.

*Prizes purchased with rat bucks will be distributed hopefully next week depending on when they ship.*

03/23/2026

📢 Exciting news! 📚 Read-a-thon spirit days have been extended! Minute tracking has concluded, but donations can still be made this week. “Rat Bucks” need to be spent by 3/28.
The spirited competition, monumental amount of minutes read and donations received have far exceeded our expectations. We are so very proud of our Bobcat readers and grateful for the support of our community! 🐾💚

03/15/2026

Stay safe, Bobcats! 🌧️💚

Houghton Lake Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, due to freezing rain and deteriorating conditions. Stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday! 🐾💚🐾

03/09/2026

📚 Week 2 of Read-A-Thon spirit days! Which day is your student most looking forward to?
From staff, to students, we love the level of participation and creativity we’ve seen so far. 🙌

03/02/2026

📚 Tomorrow we kick off Read-A-Thon spirit days by celebrating Dr Seuss’ birthday! We can’t wait to see the wacky hairstyles and outfits everyone comes up with.

01/27/2026

Pancakes + bobcat community = good times! 🥞 🥓 🐾 💚

🐾🥞 Calling All Bobcat Families & Alumni! 🥞🐾

The HLCS Student Senate and Girls Basketball Program have teamed up to host an Alumni Pancake Breakfast, and everyone is invited!

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
🕖 7:00–10:00 a.m. (all-you-can-eat while pancakes last!)
📍 Houghton Lake High School Cafeteria

🍽️ Enjoy pancakes, bacon, juice, and coffee
🤝 Reconnect with fellow Bobcat families and alumni

💵 Pricing (CASH ONLY):
• Kids under 9 — $10
• Ages 9+ — $15 per person

🛍️ Be sure to bring extra cash to check out Bobcat swag and throwback Bobcat gear available for purchase!

Come hungry, show your Bobcat pride, and support our students and athletes! 💚🖤🐾

01/27/2026

Students celebrating December birthdays receiving books from us last month! 📚 🎈

We are so grateful for the community support, through various donations, that make this program possible. 🐾

12/19/2025

November birthday students receiving their books last month! 📚

11/19/2025

I present to you the trunk or treat pumpkin weight guess contest winners! Congratulations on winning passes to The Howling Pumpkin and four additional pumpkins. 🎃

11/19/2025

October birthday book cart pictures.📚
These young bobcats are so enthusiastic about reading and we are here for it! 🙌💚

11/03/2025

Thank you Purling Perfection for donating an adorable handmade pumpkin hat for a costume prize at our trunk or treat! Your talent and generosity are appreciated. 🎃