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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 »

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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 »

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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” »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Huntley 158 Today: Serving Gifted Students and Families

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April 6, 2017

Today we speak with Jacki Carrasco, director of the Huntley 158 gifted program, as well as Deena Reeves and Bruce Augustine, two gifted parents who have both served as chair of the Community Organization for Gifted Children (COGC). COGC is … Parent leadership »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS Principal Discusses Blended Learning

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March 23, 2017

Huntley High School Principal Scott Rowe discusses the school’s pioneering ALPHA Courses Blended Learning program. Through the program, the school offers some 40 classes combining face-to-face and online work, spanning the entire curriculum from math to PE. Research has shown … Nationally recognized »

Huntley 158 Today: Ballet Helps HHS Band Reach Top Honors

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March 16, 2017

Today we speak with Phil Carter, Huntley High School band director, and three students from the school’s award-winning bands. In 2016, the Marching Red Raiders took top visual honors at statewide competition. In addition, concert bands and ensembles have performed … Students’ future plans »

Huntley 158 Today: Village Manager and Mayor Discuss Partnerships

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March 9, 2017

Today we speak with Dave Johnson, village manager of Huntley, and Mayor Charles Sass about how rapid changes and growth in the community over the past two decades have strengthened the community and the school district. We’ll also learn about … Growing the community »

Huntley 158 Today Talks with the LIGHT Program

Huntley 158 Today: The LIGHT Program’s Shining Successes

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January 26, 2017

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with four students from the Huntley 158 LIGHT (Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition) Program. The LIGHT Program began in 2013 to serve special education students ages 18-21 who have completed their graduation … Watch the video »

Huntley 158 Today: Transition from ACT to SAT

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January 19, 2017

Huntley High School has been working in a number of ways with staff, students, and families to prepare for the SAT Exam, which the State of Illinois selected to replace the ACT as the statewide college readiness assessment. Associate Principal … Your FAQs answered »

Huntley 158 Today: Special Services Spotlight

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December 8, 2016

Did you know about 10% of students in Huntley Community School District 158 receive some level of support from the Special Services Department? Kevin Wolf joined Huntley 158 as one of two new directors of special services for the 2016-17 … How many students receive supports? »

Huntley 158 Today: Answering Your Snow Day FAQ

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December 1, 2016

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today, Superintendent 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 … Watch the video »

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

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November 10, 2016

Download Press Release | High-Resolution Photo Huntley High School senior Kyle Ockerlund has accomplished an incredible amount in the early part of his life. The author of two books on computer programming, he gained national attention for research the Experimental … Watch Huntley 158 Today »

Huntley 158 Today: Teaching Abroad with Brooke Atlas

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November 3, 2016

During this contentious election season, we’re so proud of the example that Marlowe Middle School band teacher Brooke Atlas set for her students through her experience teaching abroad in an Israeli school over the summer. She tells us on this … Summer teaching in Israel »

Huntley 158 Today: Macbeth at Huntley High School

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October 27, 2016

On this “Halloween” episode of Huntley 158 Today, we speak with two students and the director from this weekend’s run of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at Huntley High School, playing through October 29, 2016. We’ll talk to them about the challenges of … Why students love Shakespeare »

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Huntley 158 Today: Orchestra Takes Center Stage

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October 20, 2016

Huntley 158 was proud to introduce Orchestra to our middle schools in 2015-16. The program continues to draw significant interest and will continue to expand in coming years into higher grades. Today we check in with three Marlowe Middle School … Watch them perform »

Huntley 158 Today: The Always Initiative at Huntley High School

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October 14, 2016

This fall, all juniors and seniors at Huntley High School received Chromebooks, marking the final step in the full implementation of Huntley 158’s Always Initiative. All K-12 students in Huntley 158 now have a Chromebook in their hands, making the … A Chromebook for every student »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS AP Scholars

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September 29, 2016

In 2016, 182 students at Huntley High School were named by the College Board as AP Scholars in 2016 in recognition of superior achievement on multiple Advanced Placement exams. In this episode, we talk with three of them about their … read more

Huntley 158 Today: Performing Arts Center

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September 23, 2016

This week we check in with Lorie Woods and Nathan Knapke, who have helped transform the Performing Arts Center into a premier destination for theater and other performances. Setpember 23-24 you can see some of their amazing work supporting the students … Professional-quality productions »

Huntley 158 Today: Communicating with our Community

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September 15, 2016

The world of communications has changed drastically in the past 10-20 years, and we’re always looking for ways to best engage with our families and community members. Today on Huntley 158 Today, we speak with Dan Armstrong, director of communications … Watch the video »

Huntley 158 Today: Chief Security Officer Adam Dean

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September 8, 2016

Huntley 158 hired Adam Dean as its first Chief Security Officer in 2015. On this episode of Huntley 158 Today, he discusses some of the changes in safety and security procedures made in our schools during that time. Curious about … Watch the video »

Huntley 158 Today: Summer Facilities Projects

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September 1, 2016

This week we discuss summer projects completed by the Operations and Maintenance Department at Huntley 158 facilities. Remember to send us your questions and ideas for future show topics on our Facebook page or via Twitter using hashtag #158. Watch the video »

Introducing Huntley 158 Today Video Series

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August 25, 2016

The District is excited to introduce Huntley 158 Today, a recurring video series featuring administrators and guests from throughout the District discussing current topics in our schools. The premiere episode features Superintendent John Burkey and Associate Superintendent Jessica Lombard discussing … Watch the video »

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