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HHS Sprinter Anikamadu Named Boys Track Athlete of the Year

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June 14, 2017

Huntley High School standout sprinter Dubem Anikamadu has been named 2017 Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year by the Northwest Herald. As a junior he took third in the 200 meters at the Class 3A state finals, and anchored … Northwest Herald profile »

Elementary and Middle School Supply Lists 2017-18

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June 12, 2017

All Huntley 158 elementary and middle schools have posted school supply information for the 2017-18 school year. Full lists are available on each schools’ sites. In addition, schools are offering the opportunity to order Wrap Packs of prepackaged school supplies … Wrap Packs available »

Grabner Steps Back from Historic Run with Girls Soccer Team

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June 8, 2017

Longtime Huntley High School teacher and coach Kris Grabner announced that he will be stepping back from coaching duties with the HHS girls soccer team. He will continue to coach the boys soccer team. Over his 14 years at the … Continuing with boys team »

Conley Students Create Care Packages for HHS Enlistees

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May 26, 2017

Conley Elementary students were thrilled May 25 to host 12 members of the Huntley High School Class of 2017 who are enlisting in the military. The Conley students both listened to their HHS counterparts talk about their decision to enlist … One of many service projects »

The Huntley High School Class of 2017: By the Numbers

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May 26, 2017

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Huntley 158 Today: Members of the HHS Class of 2017

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May 25, 2017

On this final episode of Huntley 158 Today for 2017, we speak with four students from the Huntley High School Class of 2017. Heather Baldacci, Hailey Hill, Claudia Kosiak, and Jacob Wat have all excelled in academics, with GPAs in the … Their advice and future plans »

LIGHT Program Honors Graduates

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May 24, 2017

Huntley Community School District 158 recognized 2017 graduates of the LIGHT (Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition) Program at a ceremony on May 23. The LIGHT Program is a special services transitional program that aims to prepare students ages 18-22 for … read more

Senior Walk Takes Graduates Down Memory Lane

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May 24, 2017

In what has become a treasured annual tradition, members of the Huntley High School Class of 2017 took a walk down memory lane by visiting the elementary schools they attended in Huntley 158. At Chesak, Martin, Mackeben, Conley, and Leggee … Watch the video »

“Heineman Apprentice” Projects Raise $4,600+ for Good Causes

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May 22, 2017

Heineman Middle School has for the past several years hosted an Apprentice-style interdisciplinary project, in which 8th-grade students teamed up to research, present on, and support good causes. After presenting to a panel, the winning group received proceeds from fundraisers to … Read about their projects »

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Huntley 158 Today: Preparing For Kindergarten

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May 18, 2017

As we wind down the 2016-17 school year, it will soon be time to turn our attention to students joining us as kindergarteners next year. On this episode of Huntley 158 Today we talk with Scott Iddings, principal of Leggee … Watch the video »

Huntley High Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony to be Held May 27

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May 16, 2017

Huntley High School will hold the graduation ceremony celebrating the Class of 2017 at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois. Huntley High School seniors and their families, … Full info »

Mackeben Superheroes Save Family of Ducks

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May 15, 2017

When a mama duck recently laid her eggs in the Mackeben Elementary School courtyard, 25 teachers, staff and former students proved their superhero credentials to stay after school to guide the ducklings to safety! Art teacher Megan Van Ness coordinated … Watch the video »

Heineman Hosts Veterans Visit

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May 12, 2017

Heineman Middle School eighth-grade students had the privilege of interviewing veterans of the U.S. military, whose periods of service spanned from World War II to Operation Desert Storm. Teacher Todd Ary has for several years organized the opportunity for students … View photos »

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Huntley 158 Today: Medical Residency Students Reflect on Year One

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May 11, 2017

We first checked in with students in Huntley High School’s pioneering Youth Residency Program on an episode of Huntley 158 Today in January 2017. Today we speak with five students from the program’s inaugural year about their experiences as graduation … “Puts me ahead of my peers” »

Skaja Honored with Distinguished Service Award

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May 11, 2017

Kim Skaja, longtime member of the Huntley 158 Board of Education, was the recipient of an Award of Merit in the 2017 Distinguished Service Awards Program sponsored by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA). The … 20+ Years on Board »

First Class of HHS Youth Residency Program Celebrated at Centegra

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May 10, 2017

The first class of students to complete the Huntley High School Youth Residency Program in partnership with Centegra Health System were recognized at a ceremony at the new Centegra Hospital-Huntley on May 9. Students were joined by their parents and … Future plans »

Huntley FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition

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May 10, 2017

Huntley High School’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America has earned national recognition in the FBLA quarterly magazine, Tomorrow’s Business Leader. Huntley team members also will receive pins at the FBLA national competition in June. Huntley is one of just five … 1 of 5 in Illinois »

HHS Journalism Team Takes 4th in State Competition

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May 9, 2017

On Friday, April 28, the Huntley HS Journalism team placed 4th in state in the IHSA State Journalism Tournament. Individual winners included Courtney Thomas (State Champion, Newspaper Design), Ryan O’Sullivan (3rd place, Photo Storytelling), Madison Barr (3rd place, Advertising), and … 8th top-five finish since 2006 »

Dylan Lyon Essay Contest Winner McHenry County Bar Association

HMS Student Wins McHenry Co. Bar Association Essay Contest

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May 8, 2017

Dylan Lyon, a 7th grade student at Heineman Middle School, was honored among winners of the McHenry County Bar Association’s Law Day Essay Contest on May 5. The organization sponsors an annual essay contest for area middle school students centered … Analyzing the 14th Amendment »

HHS Teacher Helps IHSA Bass Fishing Cast a Wider Net in Illinois

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May 8, 2017

An article in the Northwest Herald highlights the contributions Huntley High School teacher Erik Lachel in growing the interest in and inclusivity of competitive bass fishing throughout the state. Lachel, who took over the HHS bass fishing program in 2013 … NW Herald article »

Huntley 158 Today: Students Enlisting in the Military

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May 4, 2017

On this special two-part episode, we speak with six Huntley High School who shortly after graduation will be shipping out for service in the military. As we near graduation season, we are so proud and honored to speak with these … Two special episodes »

HHS TV Production Class Takes First Place at MMEA VidFest

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May 3, 2017

Huntley High School’s Raider Nation News took first prize in the Division AA News Program category at the Midwest Media Educators Association VidFest on April 28. The video festival included 43 schools from around the midwest, and HHS competed for … Watch the winning entry »

HHS Students Take Top Prize in National Construction Design Challenge

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May 2, 2017

A team of Huntley High School students took first place in the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) National Design & Construction Competition in late April. The CIRT competition pitted teams of high school students from around the country against each … Six months of mentoring »

Chainsmokers Crash Huntley High School Prom

Grammy-Winning “Chainsmokers” Make HHS Prom a Night to Remember

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April 30, 2017

Thanks to the Grammy-winning band “The Chainsmokers,” Huntley High School prom-goers enjoyed a night they’ll never forget on Saturday. The duo, a multiple Grammy nominee and winner of the 2017 Grammy for Best Dance Recording, “crashed” the prom, held at … Surprise performance (video) »

International Delegation Visits HHS

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April 27, 2017

Huntley High School hosted an international delegation of students and educators through the Philippine Youth Leadership Program (PYLP) on Wednesday, April 26. The PYLP is a leadership development program for Filipino students aged 15-17 and adults from Mindanao that includes workshops and … State Dept. Program »

Huntley 158 Today: Huntley Community Radio

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April 27, 2017

Today we speak with Bill Geheren and Kate Curtin from the Two Dudes and a Duchess program on Huntley Community Radio. Geheren, also a member of the Huntley 158 Board of Education, has long been involved with HCR, which is … Broadcasting live from HHS »

Student Receives Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award

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April 24, 2017

Chesak Elementary School second-grader Samantha (Sammi) Stobbe recently received a 2017 Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award. Sammi, the daughter of Carla and Christopher Stobbe, has Pallister Killian Syndrome, which leaves her with a number of learning barriers. Kristin Smith, Huntley 158 … Read more »

Huntley 158 Today: Community Partnership with Culver’s

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April 20, 2017

Today we speak with Richard Myers, manager of Culver’s in Huntley, which over the years has partnered in numerous ways with Huntley 158. From appearances by Scoopie at school functions to providing prizes for reading competition champions to employing Huntley … Familiar faces at schools »

Operation Click Club Banquet Celebrates Safe Student Driving

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April 17, 2017

This past Friday students from Huntley High School’s Operation Click club attended their annual year-end banquet. Also in attendance were two other HHS students who were randomly chosen to attend based upon signed Operation Click Student Driving Contracts. Operation Click is … County Student of the Year »

Huntley 158 Today: Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce

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April 13, 2017

Today we speak with Sunday Graham, executive director of the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce about the mutually beneficial relationship between the District and local businesses. The Chamber hosted the ribbon cutting event for Huntley High School’s new addition in 2016 … Mutually beneficial partnerships »

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