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Huntley 158 Today: Meet New Superintendent Scott Rowe

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June 1, 2018

Dr. Scott Rowe will be taking on a new role as superintendent of schools for Huntley Community School District 158 effective July 1, 2018. Rowe has been with the District since 2011, first as principal of Marlowe Middle School, and … His vision for the future »

Terry Awrey Reflects on 33 Years with Huntley 158

Huntley 158 Today: Terry Awrey Reflects on 33 Years with the District

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May 24, 2018

Terry Awrey, associate superintendent for secondary education, announced his retirement at the end of the 2017-18 school year after a career spanning 33 years and multiple jobs with Huntley Community School District 158. Hired in 1985 as a teacher and … His favorite memories »

Huntley 158 Today: Marlowe Project Brings Clean Water to South Sudan

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May 17, 2018

Today we speak with teachers and students from Marlowe Middle School who were among hundreds of individuals from the school who worked over the past few years to raise funds for a well to provide communities in South Sudan with … “100% student-led” »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS Student Artists Selected for Honors

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May 10, 2018

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with four students from Huntley High School about the opportunities they have had to explore, create, and exhibit their art in professional galleries. Among other opportunities, numerous HHS students had artwork … read more

Huntley 158 Today: “The Voice” Earns National Honors, Life Experiences

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May 3, 2018

Today we speak with students from Huntley High School’s nationally recognized student newsmagazine, The Voice. Staffers recently traveled to New York City to accept a Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Individual staffers also have received a … Life-changing experiences »

Huntley 158 Today: Theater Students in the Spotlight

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April 26, 2018

From repeat appearances at state competition to outside events at Chicago Shakes and the national Shakespeare Competition, the Huntley High School Theater Department has garnered a number of accolades in recent years. On this episode of Huntley 158 Today, we speak with … “Metamorphoses” May 2-5 »

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 »

Huntley 158 Today: Volunteering with the District

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March 22, 2018

On this episode of “Huntley 158 Today” we chat with Eileen Delahanty, volunteer coordinator for the District. She will discuss her history and role within the District, some of the ways the District works with more than 2,000 volunteers annually, … How you can get involved »

Huntley 158 Today: Working with the District

Huntley 158 Today: Employment with the District

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March 15, 2018

On this episode of “Huntley 158 Today,” we talk with Adam Zehr, assistant superintendent of human resources, about the hiring process for those joining the District, some of the common vacancies the District is looking to fill, and how individuals … Second-largest employer in the county »

Education Foundation Dueling Pianos, Dinner, and Raffle April 7

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March 13, 2018

The Huntley 158 Education Foundation is excited to kick off another year of investing in educational excellence and invites you to enjoy an evening of entertainment while supporting a great cause – the students and teachers of Huntley Community School … Tickets & Sponsorships Available »

Huntley 158 Today: Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science

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March 8, 2018

On this week’s episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with Laura Jenkins and Amanda Henk about the upcoming Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) event being held at Huntley High School April 7, as well as the other opportunities Huntley … GEMS Event »

Huntley 158 Today: Getting to Know Interim Superintendent Brad Hawk

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March 1, 2018

On this episode we sit down with Dr. Brad Hawk, who joined the District in February as interim superintendent for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year. We’ll discuss the lessons he’s learned from 42 years in education, including his … Experienced educator »

Huntley 158 Today: From Huntley to International Silver Medalist

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February 22, 2018

During this Olympic season, people across the U.S. are taking pride in the accomplishments of their fellow Americans in international competition. Here in Huntley, we are very excited to recognize the success of one of our own students who has achieved … Olympic dreams »

Huntley 158 Today: Dr. Burkey Looks Back at 12 Years as Superintendent

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February 1, 2018

Today we welcome a special guest co-host as we sit down with Dr. John Burkey to look back at his 12 years as superintendent of Huntley 158. Burkey’s last day as superintendent was January 31, 2018. In our discussion, Dr. … Special Guest Host »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS National Honor Society Students

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January 25, 2018

On this special episode, Dr. Burkey’s last episode as co-host, we check in with leaders of the Huntley High School National Honor Society. This amazing group of students achieves not only in the classroom, but has led a number of … Dr. Burkey’s Last Episode »

Grammy Winner Bill Harley on Huntley 158 Today

Huntley 158 Today: Chatting with Grammy Winner Bill Harley

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January 24, 2018

On this special episode of Huntley 158 Today, we talk with two-time Grammy-winning children’s singer-songwriter Bill Harley about his career, his work encouraging literacy, and the weeklong residency he held at Martin and Chesak Elementary Schools earlier this year. As … Creativity & Literacy »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS Vanguard Vision Competency-Based Learning Pilot

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January 18, 2018

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today, we discuss Huntley High School’s Competency-Based Learning Pilot Program, which was featured earlier this week in the Chicago Tribune. The school’s Vanguard Vision pilot program is among 10 such programs being developed under the State of … Watch the video »

Huntley 158 Today: Spotlight on CTE

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January 4, 2018

Huntley High School has a strong tradition of offering vocational courses such as shop, woodworking, and other technical and courses. Today, these skills are brought together with business, family and consumer science, computer science, engineering, and other career and technology-focused … read more

Huntley 158 Today: Alumni Return to Teach at HHS

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December 14, 2017

On this holiday episode of Huntley 158 Today we check in with four Huntley High School alumni who after completing college chose to return to teach at HHS. We’ll discuss their experiences as students, what made them want to come … How it’s changed »

Huntley 158 Today: Honoring Our Veterans (Part 2)

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December 7, 2017

This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with three area veterans: Warren Higgins (WWII), Bob Allen (Korea), and Al Roberts (Vietnam). Please listen as these three remarkable veterans share stories about their service to our country. These three gentleman … Historic, heroic »

Huntley 158 Today: Diversity and Inclusion Working Group

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November 30, 2017

On this episode we talk with four members of the Huntley 158 Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, a District-wide committee of staff members working to ensure that we live out our motto of All Students Always. Expanding on an action … Important ongoing work »

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 Today: Honoring Our Veterans

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November 9, 2017

In honor of Veterans Day, we are honored to share this special episode of Huntley 158 Today featuring three area veterans: Warren Higgins (WWII), Bob Allen (Korea), and Al Roberts (Vietnam). Please listen as these three remarkable share stories about … Part 1 »

Huntley 158 Today - League of Innovative Schools

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 Leaders of Raider Nation

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October 25, 2017

On this Halloween episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with seven Huntley High School seniors who have taken on the responsibility of organizing Raider Nation, the school’s student cheering section. While the student section has for many years been filled for … Halloween episode »

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 Today: How We Serve 700,000 Meals a Year

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October 5, 2017

Today we speak with Kevin Harris, director of food services, and Lynn Mandarino and Hope Quillin, food service team leaders at Heineman and Marlowe Middle Schools, about what it takes to feed 700,000 meals a year to Huntley 158 students. … Watch the video »

Huntley 158 Today: Athletics and Extracurricular Activities

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September 28, 2017

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with Glen Wilson, athletic director at Huntley High School, and Rita Castans, athletic director and assistant principal at Marlowe Middle School, about the numerous opportunities students have to get involved with … Tips on getting involved »

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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 »

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