Mackeben Elementary School students and staff honor a number of local heroes within the community during the months of February and March. Each of the school’s pods adopted a community organization to…
Read MoreCongratulations to the school winners of our 2017 Young Authors competition. In addition, we thank all of the community volunteers who lent their time to serve as judges for the contest.…
Read MoreThe Varsity Scholastic Bowl team upset Kaneland High School and Prairie Ridge High School to win the Regional Championship on Monday, March 6. With a tie going into the last…
Read MoreMs. Sharkey’s AP Human Geography classes got the chance on February 21 to Skype with the executive producer of the Documentary Group and former 20/20 producer Kayce Freed Jennings about…
Read MoreAbout 75 students from Heineman Middle School, Marlowe Middle School, and Huntley High School are teaming up with the 50-person Sun City Concert Band for a public concert on Saturday,…
Read MoreOn this episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with Amanda Henk, a teacher who both was instrumental in the formation of the HHS Engineering Academy and is coach of the HHS Robotics Team. We also chat with three students and robotics team members about their experiences so far in the Academy.
Read MoreHuntley High School Thespian Troupe #6147 presents Fuddy Meers, a zany comedy intended for mature audiences only. The play, by David Lindsay-Abaire, follows Claire, who has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia…
Read MoreMore than 40 students from Huntley High School’s Cooperative Education (Co-Op) class sat down with volunteers from the Huntley 158 staff and the local community to show off the job…
Read MoreToday we speak with three students and teacher Page Schwaschwary from the HHS Co-Op Program. The class pairs in-school study of skills such as communication, interviewing, and college and career prep with early release for students to work real jobs in the community. The program works with more than 100 businesses in McHenry County.
Read MoreThe Fox River Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has chosen Heinemen Middle School teacher Todd Ary as its 2017 Outstanding Teacher of American History Award…
Read MoreHuntley High School senior Camille Paddock recently was profiled in the Northwest Herald, sharing her story as a victim of bullying who now runs her own anti-bullying organization, Cam’s Dare To Be Different. Paddock…
Read MoreLast Friday through the inexcusable actions of one student, our school community was exposed to some of the worst and most vile racist material most of us have ever seen.…
Read MoreThe story of a Leggee Elementary student whose struggles with reading skills were overcome through the application of assistive technology has been highlighted by one of the industry’s leading companies.…
Read MoreToday we speak with HHS counselor Julie Atchley and several students who have benefited from the school's adoption of Naviance, a leading online service that pairs students with college and career choices. Atchley says it is just one tool the Counseling Department uses to help students plot their post-secondary paths.
Read MoreHuntley High School’s first Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) event in January attracted 67 participants in grades 6-8 from Heineman and Marlowe Middle Schools. The event, which was…
Read MoreHuntley High School held an assembly on Monday morning to celebrate the accomplishments of a number of athletic teams, highlighted by a trophy presentation and performance by the Poms team,…
Read MoreToday we speak with four students from the Huntley 158 LIGHT Program, which serves special education students ages 18-21 who have completed graduation requirements but delayed acceptance of their diploma. About 75% of students in the program are competitively employed through partnerships with about 40 local employers.
Read MoreHuntley High School’s groundbreaking Youth Residency Program in partnership with Centegra Health System was featured on WGN News January 24. The video below follows a few of the 24 students…
Read MoreImportant dates: Adjusted Bell Schedule Friday, January, 27, 2017 to accommodate the Pep Assembly (see schedule »). Indoor Tailgate There will be an Indoor Tailgate in the Passive Commons area…
Read MoreCongratulations to eighth grader Lexi Radzinski, from Heineman Middle School, for winning first place in the 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest this month! To honor Dr. King,…
Read MorePrintable Menus Grades K-5 *Elementary School February Lunch Menu Grades 6-8 *February Breakfast Menu *Middle School February Lunch Menu Grades 9-12 *February Breakfast Menu *High School February Lunch Menu Interactive Menu The interactive menu allows…
Read MoreHuntley High School has been working with staff, students, and families to prepare for the SAT Exam, which Illinois selected to replace the ACT as the statewide college readiness assessment. Associate Principal Shelly Kish joins us to answer your questions about the shift and share where people can go for more information.
Read MoreSixth grade students at Heineman Middle School were honored to welcome Mr. Claudy Pierre-Charles, a native of Haiti. Claudy shared his experiences growing up in Haiti and emphasized the importance…
Read MoreIt is with deep sadness that I report that we lost two students from our Huntley 158 family yesterday, January 10. The students, Ezequiel and Ariana Garcia, were siblings. Ezequiel,…
Read MoreTwenty-four students from the HHS Medical Academy are pioneering a medical residency program in partnership with Centegra Health System. Believed to be the first of its kind, the program gives students the opportunity to shadow healthcare professionals for several hours each week in departments throughout Centegra facilities.
Read MoreA Daily Herald article on Huntley High School’s groundbreaking Youth Residency Program, which launched in 2016 with 24 students receiving intensive hands-on experiences and mentoring from healthcare professionals at Centegra…
Read MorePrintable Menus Grades K-5 *Elementary School January Lunch Menu Grades 6-8 *January Breakfast Menu *Middle School January Lunch Menu Grades 9-12 *January Breakfast Menu *High School January Lunch Menu Interactive Menu The interactive menu allows…
Read MoreThe Heineman Middle School 7th grade boy’s basketball team completed their regular season with a perfect 11-0 record. After winning the regular season conference championship, they entered the conference tournament as the number…
Read MoreOn our holiday episode of Huntley 158 Today, we talk with Patricia Robinson, one of our amazing bus drivers! In addition to winning over the hearts of thousands of students during her career with the District, Mrs. Robinson, better known to many of her riders as "Mama Bear," also recently received a statewide "Those Who Excel" honor.
Read MoreHuntley High School’s groundbreaking Youth Residency Program, a partnership with Centegra Health System that provides 24 seniors with the opportunity to work side-by-side with Centegra healthcare professionals for at least…
Read MoreDoes your child like to write? The Young Author’s program is a great opportunity for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The students who participate will have their books…
Read MoreMore than 100 Huntley High School seniors recently were named to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s 2016-2017 State Scholars List for outstanding academic achievement. Selection to the list is based…
Read MoreThe Huntley High School National Honor Society led a gift-wrapping event at the school on Monday that covered thousands of gifts for families in need. As reported in the Northwest Herald, more than…
Read More7th Grade Huntley 158 was guaranteed to take home the Fox Valley Middle School Conference title December 7, as Heineman and Marlowe Middle Schools squared off in the conference championship…
Read MoreMembers of Huntley High School’s Voice and Chieftain staffs attended the National Scholastic Press Association/Journalism Education Association’s annual fall journalism conference in Indianapolis from Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November…
Read MoreSuperintendent John Burkey answers your frequently asked questions about snow days and severe weather. What are the factors we consider when making a decision whether to open? When is the decision made? Do we ever dismiss early for bad weather? How do we let families know? Do we have to make up snow days?
Read MoreHuntley High School’s one-of-a-kind youth residency program offered in partnership with Centegra Health System has been featured in the Daily Herald. The article, which is the Herald‘s lead front-page feature across all November…
Read MoreHeineman Middle School sixth-grade students and staff members are once again teaming up with a non-profit organization to help bring clean water to people in Haiti. Last year, efforts led…
Read MorePrintable Menus Grades K-5 *Elementary School December Lunch Menu Grades 6-8 *December Breakfast Menu *Middle School December Lunch Menu Grades 9-12 *December Breakfast Menu *High School December Lunch Menu Interactive Menu The interactive menu…
Read MoreVisit www.banddirectorlive.com/ to watch the Marching Red Raiders perform live at the Disney Parade of Bands Thanksgiving morning. Their performance with the Boston Brass will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m.…
Read MoreThe successes of Huntley 158’s educational technology initiatives recently were highlighted in a feature in EdTech: Focus on K-12, a leading publication that explores technology and education issues that IT leaders…
Read MoreBrady Cairns, a senior at Huntley High School, recently led an effort to construct an outdoor learning garden at Martin Elementary School for his Eagle Scout project. Cairns, who attended…
Read MoreHuntley senior Kyle Ockerlund has written two books on computer programming, and he gained national attention for research he completed on the effect of school bell tone on student concentration. He was among 10 Illinois high school students who recently received the "Fifty for the Future" Award from the Illinois Technology Foundation.
Read MoreDownload the McHelp App, which offers immediate access to professional crisis counselors via text messaging. Teens can reach out to professional counselors via text and receive an immediate reply if they…
Read MoreStudents in the Huntley High School Medical Academy’s Youth Residency Program in partnership with Centegra Health System will contribute regular reflections on their experiences in the first-of-its-kind program on a…
Read MoreHuntley Community School District 158 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the fifth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique…
Read MoreThe Huntley High School football team will host defending class 8A champions Loyola Academy in a quarterfinal matchup at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, at Huntley’s Red Raider Stadium, 13719…
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