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HHS Again Named One of Getting Smart’s 100+ Schools to Visit

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January 17, 2020

Huntley High School has been named among “100+ Middle and High Schools to Visit” by leading educational innovation blog Getting Smart. The site highlights the school’s Blended Learning program as a notable innovation and model for other Districts to consider. The … See the list »

Huntley 158 Solar Energy Project Featured on ABC 7 Chicago

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January 10, 2020

Huntley 158’s solar energy project, which is currently under construction, was featured on ABC 7 Chicago’s evening newscasts on January 10. The project, which is believed to be the largest of its kind in the state, will save the District … Watch the video »

Daily Herald Highlights HHS Career and Technical Education Courses

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December 29, 2019

The Daily Herald highlighted Huntley High School’s leading Career and Technology course offerings in an article discussing a rising focus on the broad area of study for high schools. At HHS, the Career and Technical Education Department encompasses a wide range of … read more

Huntley 158 Selected to Participate in ComEd/Nicor Strategic Energy Management Program

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May 8, 2019

Huntley 158 community, Over the past several years we have become a model among Illinois school districts for adopting sustainable practices and reducing energy usage. By doing so, we improve our budgets, reduce our overall environmental footprint and support worldwide … read more

HHS Robotics Team Earns State Tournament Bid After Hosting Successful Competition

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December 26, 2018

Huntley High School’s Red Raiders VEX Robotics team captured a number of accolades at the school’s inaugural home tournament December 15, with a showing strong enough to earn a bid to state competition. Huntley’s Team 158C went undefeated during qualifying … Top all-around team »

Huntley 158 Again Selected to League of Innovative Schools

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September 18, 2018

Huntley 158 has once again been selected for membership in the League of Innovative Schools, a group of 102 schools in the U.S. leading innovation to provide equitable and excellent education for all students. The Digital Promise League of Innovative … Challenging the status quo »

Fine Arts, Global Academies Coming to HHS

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April 16, 2018

Starting in 2018-19, students at Huntley High School will have an opportunity to focus their academic experiences on fine arts or global studies through the launch of two new academies. The Fine Arts Academy and Global Academy will launch in … Specialized opportunities »

Video: Dual Language Coming to Huntley 158 for 2018-19

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April 5, 2018

Beginning in fall 2018, Huntley 158 plans to add a kindergarten dual language classroom at each of its three kindergarten buildings, Chesak Elementary, Leggee Elementary, and Mackeben Elementary School, and two 1st-grade classrooms at Chesak Elementary. Watch this video to … Watch the video »

Six Huntley 158 Schools Receive Energy Star Certification

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January 31, 2018

Six Huntley Community School District 158 buildings recently received ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program. The designation certifies that the buildings are among the top 25% of school buildings nationwide for energy efficiency. … Top 4% in state »

HHS Vanguard Vision Competency-Based Pilot Parent Night Presentation

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December 14, 2017

Families interested in Huntley High School’s Vanguard Vision Competency-Based Pilot Program who were unable to attend the Parent Night December 12 can watch the presentation below. For more information on the V2 pilot, visit www.district158.org/hhs/academics/vanguard-vision/. read more

Huntley 158 Today: Raider Nation News

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November 17, 2017

Huntley High School teacher Mrs. Gilleland and several students responsible for producing “Raider Nation News,” the school’s weekly news broadcast, stop by to tell us about how the program has grown from humble beginnings several years ago to an award-winning … Award-winning broadcast »

Huntley 158 Annual Report 2017

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November 8, 2017

The Huntley Community School District 158 2016-17 Annual Report will mail to all District residents over the next few days. The full report is also available below in Flipbook and PDF formats. The annual report provides a review of the … Mailing to residents »

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Huntley 158 Today: Joining the League of Innovative Schools

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November 2, 2017

In October, Huntley 158 was selected to join the League of Innovative Schools. The League is a national coalition of 93 forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital Promise, a nonprofit organization with the mission to accelerate innovation in education and … Among just 93 schools in U.S. »

Huntley 158 Today: The Shift Toward Personalized Learning

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October 19, 2017

Today we speak with principals Scott Rowe of Huntley High School and Anna Hoyou of Mackeben Elementary School about the District’s recently announced plan to move toward truly personalized learning for all students over the next five years. The shift … Elementary and high school perspectives »

Huntley 158 Today: Dual Language Program

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October 12, 2017

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today we had an exciting discussion with two individuals from our Center for Learning & Innovation about plans for expanding Dual Language in Huntley 158! Dr. Rocio Del Castillo, director of curriculum, and Dr. Erika Schlichter, … Benefits of biliteracy »

Huntley 158 Accepted Into the League of Innovative Schools

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October 6, 2017

Huntley Community School District 158 has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools. Huntley 158 is among just 93 school districts in the U.S. and 3 in Illinois to be accepted. Among 93 districts in U.S. »

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Huntley 158 Today: Technology Behind the Scenes

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September 21, 2017

Today we speak with Dr. Chris Budzynski, director of information technology, and Joe Follman, a mobile tech at Huntley High School, about the behind-the-scenes structure that supports Huntley 158’s technology-driven initiatives. From boosting wi-fi capacity to supporting more than 11,000 … Biggest challenges »

HHS Blended Learning Program Highlighted in “Tech & Learning”

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September 18, 2017

Huntley High School’s pioneering Alpha Courses blended learning program is highlighted among other innovative programs at high schools across the country in a Tech & Learning magazine article on how schools can better prepare students for college and careers. “The beauty of … Leading Magazine »

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Huntley 158 Today: Medical Residency Students Reflect on Year One

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May 11, 2017

Today we speak with five students from the inaugural class of Huntley High School’s pioneering Youth Residency Program about their experiences. They’ll share their favorite memories from their one-of-a-kind experience as well as how the program has helped them develop their plans for the future. See behind the scenes »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS Principal Discusses Blended Learning

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March 23, 2017

Today HHS Principal Scott Rowe discusses the school’s pioneering ALPHA Courses Blended Learning program. Through it, the school offers some 40 classes combining face-to-face and online work, from math to PE. Its successes have been documented by CNN.com, Parenting Magazine, and many other national and trade publications. Nationally recognized »

Huntley 158 Today: Engineering Academy Students on Robots, Classes

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March 2, 2017

On 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. Upcoming competitions »

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Huntley 158 Today: The LIGHT Program’s Shining Successes

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January 26, 2017

Today 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. Watch the video »

Medical Academy Students Discuss One-of-a-Kind Residency

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January 5, 2017

Twenty-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. Real-world experiences »

Student, Author Receives “Fifty for the Future” Tech Award

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November 10, 2016

Huntley 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. His future plans »

Huntley 158 Today: The Always Initiative at Huntley High School

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October 14, 2016

In Fall 2016, all juniors and seniors at received Chromebooks, marking the final step in the implementation of Huntley 158’s Always Initiative, the largest K-12 1:1 implementation in Illinois. Today we speak with Rikki Holton, one of four HHS instructional coaches working with fellow teachers to effectively integrate technology in instruction. A Chromebook for every student »

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