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HHS’s Daryn Davis Named NW Herald Track and Field Athlete of the Year

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June 18, 2019

Huntley High School’s Daryn Davis was named Track and Field Athlete of the Year by the Northwest Herald. Among the highlights of her junior season were taking 5th place at state in the triple jump, as well as conference titles … State medalist »

HHS Softball Team Takes First State Championship in School History

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June 10, 2019

The Huntley High School softball team made school history in taking home the IHSA Class 4A State Championship on June 8. In defeating St. Charles East for the title, the Red Raiders became the first team champions of any sport … Class 4A Champs!

Gullifor Named National Teacher of the Year by the Braille Institute

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May 23, 2019

Huntley 158’s Kateri Gullifor has been named 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Braille Institute, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. … Teacher of the Visually Impaired »

Brown Named Teacher of the Year by American Lawyers Alliance

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May 23, 2019

Huntley High School Teacher Dennis Brown has been named one of three Teachers of the Year by the American Lawyers Alliance, a nationwide organization that works to promote law-related education in elementary, middle, and high schools. The organization’s Law-related Education … Second top teaching prize »

HHS Class of 2019 Graduation Photos and Video Available Online

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May 20, 2019

Those who were unable to attend or watch the livestream of the graduation ceremony for the Huntley High School Class of 2019 can experience the moment through photos and/or video. An album of photos has been posted to the Huntley … View photos »

VIDEO: HHS Class of 2019 Senior Walk

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May 16, 2019

Members of the Huntley High School Class of 2019 participated in the treasured annual tradition of the senior walk. The soon-to-be graduates took a walk down memory lane by visiting their former elementary and middle schools, re-connecting with former teachers … Watch the video »

Final Exam Schedules and Information

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May 15, 2019

Click here to view the schedule for final exams for 2018-19 » read more

Innovative Programs Featured on ISBE’s “Illinois Sparks” Storytelling Site

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May 10, 2019

Huntley 158’s innovative programs are being shared by the Illinois State Board of Education as a model for other school districts throughout the state through ISBE’s “Illinois Sparks” initiative. The initiative shares case studies of replicable practices positively impacting schools … Read the Case Study »

LIGHT Program Celebrates Five Graduates

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May 9, 2019

Huntley 158’s LIGHT Program (Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition) celebrated five graduates from the program on May 9, 2019 in a ceremony at the Huntley High School Performing Arts Center. The graduates were: Lawrence Onu, Anthony Silvestri, Reno Pecucci, Omar Segura, and Trent Kibort. … View photos »

Teacher Recognition: Ms. Cassier

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May 6, 2019

Elyssa Cassier, Vanguard Social Science Teacher Student nomination statement: “Ms. Cassier is the type of teacher that even though you may not like school she helps make it tolerable. Her ability to put the student first never ceases to amaze. … “always there for you” »

HHS Economics Team Has Strong Showing at Northwestern Tournament

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April 26, 2019

Please congratulate the Huntley Economics Team for their fine showing at the 2019 Northwestern University Economics Tournament. Competing against 16 teams throughout the Midwest, including some from as far away as Ohio and Minnesota, Huntley team members displayed a comprehensive … Multi-state competition »

Huntley High School Ranked #1 in U.S. for Blended Learning by Study.com

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April 17, 2019

Huntley High School has been ranked as the #1 blended learning high school in the United States by Study.com. The ranking is continued recognition of the school’s blended learning program, which has been frequently cited as a national leader in … Read more »

Huntley High School Teacher Dennis Brown Receives Tidwell Award

HHS’s Brown Named Top Journalism Teacher in Illinois

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April 16, 2019

Huntley High School teacher Dennis Brown has been named the winner of the Illinois Journalism Education Association’s Tidwell Award, which recognizes the top high school media educator in the state. Brown teaches journalism and social studies courses and serves as … Tidwell Award »

Teacher Recognition: Mrs. Kallas

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April 11, 2019

Dana Kallas, Math Teacher Student nomination statement: “She’s a very smart teacher and helps her students whenever they do not understand a hard math problems. She is always having a smile that is contagious.” If there’s an outstanding teacher you’d … read more

HHS Student Work on Display Through April 18 at FVC Art Show

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April 9, 2019

Fifty-eight Huntley High School students have artwork on display alongside that of students from other Fox Valley Conference schools at the 2019 FVC Art Show, which is running through April 18 at McHenry County College. Each school’s art teacher selected … Reception April 12 »

“Voice” Staff Travel to NYC to Receive Third Consecutive CSPA Silver Crown Award

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April 9, 2019

The weekend of March 20-23, six staff members from The Voice and huntleyvoice.com attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s annual spring conference in New York City. There, the staff picked up their third consecutive Silver Crown Award in the Magazine Hybrid category. … 1 of 11 in U.S. »

Huntley 158 Today: Helping Students Cope with Anxiety

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April 4, 2019

Huntley 158 has devoted significant resources to helping students cope with anxiety. Across the country anxiety is affecting students, from temporary stress to ongoing and chronic disorders, at increasingly high rates. From informational resources to visits with therapy animals, Huntley … Watch the video »

HHS Hosts IACAC Regional College Fair April 15

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April 4, 2019

Join more than 140 colleges and universities and more than 20 area high schools at Huntley High School’s IACAC Regional College Fair. Where: Huntley High School District 158 When: Monday, April 15, 2019 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Check in for college … 140+ Schools »

Information on 2019 Graduation, Prom, and Other Considerations for Seniors

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March 15, 2019

Huntley High School has compiled a microsite including full information on Graduation, Prom, and other important events and considerations for Class of 2019 graduating seniors. Visit www.district158.org/hhs/graduation/ for a welcome video from Principal Belin, list of important dates, and other … Learn more »

Ferrante Named NW Herald Wrestler of the Year

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March 12, 2019

Huntley High School junior David Ferrante was named 2019 Wrestler of the Year by the Northwest Herald, recognizing him for a season in which he had an individual record of 46-2 and claimed the school’s first-ever state championship in wrestling. … read more

Important HHS Updates for the Spring

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March 7, 2019

Please read or watch below for important announcements about upcoming events in the spring! Announcements — Additional Late Start Wednesday March 20 To accommodate staff training for upcoming student testing, HHS will hold an additional late start on Wednesday, March 20. … read more

HHS Students Selected for Rockford Art Museum Young Artist Show

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March 1, 2019

Twelve Huntley High School students have been selected to exhibit their artwork at the Rockford Art Museum’s 78th annual Young Artist’s Show. Students submitted their work in January to be judged, along with hundreds of students from schools within the … On Display March 3-31 »

Senior Sharma Recognized Among Top High School Women in Computing

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February 21, 2019

Huntley High School senior Shefali Sharma has been recognized among the top high school women in computing by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Team annually recognizes high school women in grades … read more

Spirit and Hope Visit Huntley High School

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February 20, 2019

Spirit and Hope, mini horses from Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses visited with students at Huntley High School on February 20. These remarkable animals help students with mental health challenges including anxiety, as well as encouraging connection, relaxation, and spirituality. Watch … Mini horses help mental health »

Junior Ferrante Becomes Huntley’s First State Wrestling Champion

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February 19, 2019

Huntley High School junior David Ferrante became the school’s first state champion in wrestling after claiming the Class 3A 170-pound state championship in Champaign on February 16. Ferrante, who earlier this year announced his commitment to attend and wrestle for … HHS sent 8 to State »

HHS’s Yakimisky Earns Top National Honor for Yearbook Design

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February 15, 2019

Quill and Scroll – the international honor society for high school journalism – holds an annual competition to recognize national winners of a Yearbook Excellence Contest. There were 179 schools who won for remarkable reporting, captions, photography, and design throughout … Only winner in Illinois »

Tizora ’18 Earns U of I Engineering Visionary Scholarship

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February 6, 2019

Vongai Tizora, a 2018 graduate of Huntley High School, recently was named one of two recipients of the Engineering Visionary Scholarship from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bioengineering Program. Tizora, who was a member of the HHS Medical Academy … read more

“Write for Rights” Project Opens Students’ Perspectives on Global Issues

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February 6, 2019

Students in Anne Sharkey’s Global Citizenship class recently participated in a “Write for Rights” project in partnership with Amnesty International. The project, which is the organization’s largest annual human rights campaign, encourages people throughout the world to write letters to convince government officials … “Something bigger than I am” »

IMPORTANT: Meningococcal Vaccine Required for Incoming 12th Grade Students

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February 5, 2019

Attention families of current 11th-grade students: This letter is to inform you that all students entering twelfth grade in the Fall of 2019, will be required to show proof of a recent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). All twelfth-grade students will … read more

Teacher Recognition: Ms. Feld

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January 15, 2019

Rebecca Feld, Math Teacher Student nomination statement: Ms. Feld is an amazing teacher! She’s very involved with all of us during class and is an interactive teacher. She makes lessons entertaining by changing it up from a normal classroom. She … read more

Harmony Yearbook Takes Gold Medal at CSPCA Competition

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January 14, 2019

This fall, Harmony submitted its yearbook into the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Crown Awards competition for the first time. The expert panel reviewed the 2017-18 “Revival” yearbook, and the staff received the honor of a gold medalist title, earning 872 … “Herculean task” »

INCubatoredu Coming to HHS in Fall 2019

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January 11, 2019

In fall 2019, Huntley High School will launch its INCubatoredu program to provide students with an unmatched learning opportunity to create and fully develop their own product or service. Entrepreneurs and business experts from the local community will serve as … read more

Presentation: Making Your College Search Count – January 15

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January 9, 2019

Please join us on January 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Huntley High School PAC for an enlightening presentation entitled Making Your College Search Count. All families and students interested in learning more about finding the right college are welcome to … Come with your questions »

Course Selection Nights for HHS Class of 2023

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January 8, 2019

NOTE: Due to severe weather conditions, the course selection night for last names A-I (January 22) is cancelled. Families originally scheduled for this night may attend either night scheduled for January 23 or January 24. We apologize for any inconvenience. … January 22-24 »

Teacher Recognition: Ms. Maggiore and Mrs. Konie

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December 27, 2018

Kristin Maggiore (left) and Cheryl Konie (right), English I co-teachers Student nomination statement: “These 2 teachers work so well together. They are so nice and funny. They really know how to teach and have fun doing it. I would ask … “Work so well together” »

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 Adding Resource Officers to Reed Road and Square Barn Campuses

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December 20, 2018

The Huntley 158 Board of Education on December 20 approved agreements with the Lake in the Hills and Algonquin Police Departments to create campus resource officer positions at the District’s Reed Road and Square Barn Road Campuses, respectively. The new … read more

Vanguard Vision Info Night Video and Enrollment Link

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December 19, 2018

Full video from the parent and student information night December 18 is available for anyone who may be interested in the Vanguard Vision Competency-based Education program as freshmen in fall 2019. Watch the video below to learn more about the program. Enrollment … For current 8th graders »

Naymola Named Volleyball Coach of the Year, Several Players on All-Area Team

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December 11, 2018

Huntley High School girls volleyball coach Karen Naymola has been named 2018 Volleyball Coach of the Year by the Northwest Herald. In addition, several players were named to the publication’s All-Area Team. Junior Taylor Jakubowski, senior Loren Alberts, senior Julia Johnson, and … read more

Anxiety Resources for Parents and Students

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December 5, 2018

Huntley High School students received a presentation including resources for dealing with anxiety issues, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, School Anxiety, and Social Anxiety. In addition, staff members received training on assisting students experiencing anxiety. Students and parents of … read more

Geisler Named Northwest Herald Cross Country Runner of the Year

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December 4, 2018

Huntley High School junior Ian Geisler has been named Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year by the Northwest Herald. Geisler was runner-up in the Fox Valley Conference Meet, champion at the Class 3A Guilford Regional, runner-up at the Waubonsie Valley … read more

HHS Youth Residency Program Featured by WTTW – Chicago PBS

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December 3, 2018

Huntley High School’s Youth Medical Residency Program in partnership with Northwestern Medicine (formerly Centegra Health System) recently was featured in a story by WTTW – Chicago PBS. The program, which launched in 2016-17 as the only of its kind in … A model for other schools »

HHS Job Skills Class Ignites Successful Candle Business

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November 16, 2018

Students in Deb Udelhofen’s Job Skills class at Huntley High School were featured in the Daily Herald and the Northwest Herald, showcasing the candles they have been successfully making and selling since last year under the brand “EdSpecial Scents.” The business, which was seeded … Selling at craft fair »

Photos: Previewing “Mamma Mia!” at Huntley High School

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November 13, 2018

NOTE: Friday Night Performance is SOLD OUT. Tickets remain for performances November 15 and November 17. The Northwest Herald published preview photos of Huntley High School’s upcoming production of Mamma Mia! The photos include a backstage glimpse at the production, which is among … read more

Mr. Krivosik Receives Teacher of the Month from WGN

Huntley High’s Mr. Krivosik Named WGN Teacher of the Month

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November 12, 2018

Huntley High School band teacher Kevin Krivosik was named Teacher of the Month by WGN-TV. Reporter Muriel Clair and award sponsor Kenneth J. Allen stopped by Mr. Krivosik’s class today to present him with the honor, as well as a $1,000 … On air Nov. 26-27 »

Parent-Teacher Conferences 2018-19

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November 7, 2018

We are happy to invite you to parent-teacher conferences on Monday, November 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Huntley High School. We truly value parent involvement and would … Sign up online »

Teacher Recognition: Ms. Miller

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November 6, 2018

Jessica Miller, English, Special Ed Student nomination statement: “This teacher is so kind and caring for all students, even students who are not in her classes. She is so helpful and easy to talk to about anything. She is genuinely … “genuinely an amazing person” »

HHS Presents “Mamma Mia!” November 14-17

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November 5, 2018

NOTE: Friday Night Performance is SOLD OUT. Tickets remain for performances November 15 and November 17. With more than 70 students on stage and behind the scenes, Huntley High School is thrilled to announce performances of the smash-hit musical Mamma … Buy tickets online »

HHS Hosts Visitors from Australia to Learn About PBIS Programs

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October 3, 2018

Huntley High School recently hosted a cohort of educational professionals from Australia to learn about the school’s PBIS implementation. The HHS PBIS team met with the group, who were very impressed with the program, students, staff, and building. HHS was … read more

HHS Medical Academy Application Window Opening October 1

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September 24, 2018

The application window for the Medical Academy will be opening on October 1st. Current sophomores and juniors who have taken or are enrolled in at least one medical academy class may apply to the Medical Academy. Being a part of … read more

Fine Arts Academy Application Window Now Open

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September 24, 2018

The application window for the Huntley High School Fine Arts Academy is now open. Find required forms and full information on the Fine Arts Academy website. read more

HHS 2017-18 Yearbook Distribution Information

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September 20, 2018

Huntley High School 2017-18 yearbooks have arrived and will be available according to the schedule below: Distribution information: WHERE: W1309 WHEN: 1st/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th hour – Wednesday-Friday, 9/26-9/28 and Monday-Tuesday, 10/1-10/2 OR in W1309 (enter door 27) on Thursday 9/27, 3-5:30PM and … read more

HHS Homecoming Week Activities 2018

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September 14, 2018

Please see the flyer below for full information on events, parade, contests, theme days, and more fun activities planned for Homecoming week, September 21-29. Direct link to flyer » read more

High School Yearbook Information

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August 9, 2018

2017-2018 Harmony Yearbook distribution information will be posted on the district and HHS websites in the fall. Information will also be sent to the parent email on file at the district office. If you would like to be placed on … read more

2018 HHS Summer Newsletter – Important Start-of-School Info

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July 30, 2018

HHS families, Please see the HHS 2018 Summer Newsletter for an introductory message from new Principal Marcus Belin, upcoming dates, and important information to help start off the new school year. Read the newsletter » Please read »

Announcement: Future HHS Graduation Dates

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July 30, 2018

Good Afternoon Red Raider Families, In 2016, Huntley Community School District 158 entered into a 3-year contract with Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center to serve as the venue for Huntley High School’s graduation. This arrangement has offered many advantages. NIU … Saturday before Memorial Day »

HHS Softball’s Petryniec and Giese Earn Coach and Player of the Year Honors

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June 27, 2018

Huntley High School’s Mark Petryniec was named 2018 Softball Coach of the Year by the Northwest Herald, recognizing his leadership during a season that saw the Red Raiders set a school records for wins, notch a streak of 15 consecutive wins, … Historic season »

HHS Baseball Takes Second Place at State

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June 11, 2018

The Huntley High School Red Raiders baseball team took second place at the IHSA Class 4A State Tournament, falling 4-3 to Plainfield North after a valiant comeback effort. The finish is the best in school history, topping the 2010 team … Best-ever finish »

HHS Summer Hours

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June 6, 2018

During the summer break, Huntley High School Office Hours will be 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thank you! 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Download High-Resolution Images from the Class of 2018 Photo Shoot

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June 4, 2018

Graduates and families of the Huntley High School Class of 2018 can download high-resolution versions of the drone photos from the May 22 photo shoot for free at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaoyz56ho90u9vl/AADqUyvTWR8EODZrM_QsLAeCa?dl=0. Thank you to CAVU Videos for their awesome photos! No cost »

Introducing Superintendent Rowe on Huntley 158 Today

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 »

HHS Economics Students Take Top Spots at Northwestern NET Tournament

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May 31, 2018

The Huntley High School Economics Team recently competed in the 2nd annual Northwestern University Economics Tournament against schools throughout the Chicagoland area. Students Cameron Chrest and Nicholas Andolino earned first and second place, respectively, in the tournament’s individual performance. Their … 1st and 2nd place finishes »

Congratulations to the HHS Class of 2018!

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May 26, 2018

Huntley High School celebrated the Class of 2018 on May 26, 2018, at the NIU Convocation Center. Check the District 158 Facebook page and the Daily Herald for more photos from the event. We’ll miss you, graduates! View photos »

Infographic: HHS Class of 2018 By the Numbers

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May 25, 2018

Download as high-resolution PDF » Future plans »

HHS Senior Walk 2018

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May 22, 2018

On May 22, the Huntley High School Class of 2018 participated in the treasured annual tradition of the Senior Walk, visiting the elementary and middle schools they attended in Huntley 158. Watch the video »

Huntley High School Graduation May 26 at NIU Convocation Center

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May 21, 2018

Huntley High School will celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2018 on Saturday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. View the event listing for details, and visit the Counseling Department webpage for full … Full info »

Final Exam Information and Schedules

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May 18, 2018

Find full information and schedules for finals for the 2017-18 school year at http://www.district158.org/hhs/parents/final-exam-schedules-2017-18/. read more

HHS Youth Medical Residency Program Celebrates Graduates at Centegra

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May 16, 2018

Students, families, and staff from Huntley 158 and Centegra Health System gathered on May 15 to celebrate the 2018 class of graduates of Huntley High School’s Youth Residency Program in partnership with Centegra. The ceremony marked the completion of the … View photos »

Teacher Recognition: Mr. Marchand

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May 9, 2018

Student nomination statement: “Mr. Marchand has personally had a large influence in my life. He not only taught me about anatomy and physiology (which by the way was my favorite class EVER taken at HHS), he taught me about life. … “taught me about life” »

Huntley 158 Today: HHS Student Artists Selected for Honors

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May 9, 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 … Watch the video »

Order a 2018 Yearbook

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May 8, 2018

Order your yearbook at http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1074965/Huntley-High-School/2018-Yearbook/2017062204434791366/CATALOG_SHOP/?REF=A01815400. Contact Ms. Teeter for more information. Time is running out »

HHS Softball Coach Petryniec Earns 300th Win

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May 8, 2018

Huntley High School softball coach Mark Petryniec notched his 300th win on May 7 as the Red Raiders defeated Hampshire 13-0 to maintain the top spot in the Fox Valley Conference. He has helmed the program for the past 15 … Coach of the Year »

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 »

HHS Wind Ensemble to Perform at SuperState Festival

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May 2, 2018

The Huntley High School Wind Ensemble will perform for the first time in school history Saturday, May 5, at the Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival. Entrance for this prestigious festival is selective, with just 30 ensembles selected from 100 applicants throughout the state. The … Live stream May 5 »

Marcus Belin Named Principal of Huntley High School

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April 19, 2018

The Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education has approved the hiring of Marcus Belin as the next principal of Huntley High School, starting July 1, 2018. Belin currently serves as assistant principal of Dunlap High School, a high-achieving … Meet Marcus »

28 FBLA Students Compete at State, 8 Advance to Nationals

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April 16, 2018

The Huntley High School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) had 28 students compete at State on April 5 and 6. Seven HHS students have been invited to compete at Nationals in Baltimore, MD, June 28-July 1. … read more

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 »

HHS’s Landman Named Illinois Student Journalist of The Year

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April 13, 2018

Senior Alexandra Landman, editor of Huntley High School’s award-winning student news magazine The Voice, has been named the winner in the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association (NINA) annual High School Journalist of the Year scholarship competition. The competition, which is judged by … Numerous honors for The Voice »

HHS to Host “The Clothesline Project” April 19

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April 10, 2018

Huntley High School will host “The Clothesline Project,” a sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness event associated with Erin’s Law on Thursday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Commons. View full event information at http://www.district158.org/event/hhs-hosts-the-clothesline-project/. read more

HHS to Host IACAC Recognized College Fair April 23, 2018

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April 9, 2018

Join more than 140 colleges and universities and more than 20 area high schools at Huntley High School’s IACAC Recognized College Fair, to be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018, in the HHS Field House. In recognition … 140+ Schools »

HHS’s Bertelsman Named Class 3A Wrestling Coach of the Year

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April 9, 2018

Huntley High School wrestling coach B.J. Bertelsman has been named the Class 3A Coach of the Year by the Illinois Wrestling Coaching and Officials Association. In his seven years at HHS, Bertelsman has led the program to historic heights in … Record-setting season »

HHS Presents “Once Upon a Mattress” April 19-21

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April 3, 2018

Huntley High School’s Musical Theater Department will present four performances of the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress April 19-21 at the Performing Arts Center at HHS. Find out more » Four performances »

HHS Prom 2018 Information

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March 23, 2018

Huntley High School’s 2018 Prom, “Rhapsody in Blue,” will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until midnight at the Westin Northwest Chicago-Itasca. Tickets Tickets: $100 per person Tickets can be purchased through the Webstore Friday March 23th … Get your tickets »

Voice Staffers Win Silver Crown at Columbia University

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March 21, 2018

The weekend of March 14-17, 10 staff members from The Voice and huntleyvoice.com attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s annual spring conference in New York City. There, the staff picked up their second consecutive Silver Crown Award in the Magazine … 1 of 10 in U.S. »

Huntley 158 Receives $14K Grant from Bosch Community Fund

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March 20, 2018

Huntley Community School District 158 has received a $13,921 grant from the Bosch Community Fund in support of the District’s STEM initiatives. Funds will go to supporting the Huntley High School Robotics Team, including costs for entering competitions, purchasing new … Supporting Robotics »

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 … Sign up for GEMS by March 14 »

HHS Wrestling Takes 4th at State

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February 28, 2018

The Huntley High School wrestling team earned its first state trophy in team history, placing 4th at the IHSA Class 3A dual team state meet over the weekend. The trip to state was also the team’s first. The Red Raiders opened … First State Trophy »

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 »

Three HHS Students Named Finalists for National Merit Scholarships

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February 14, 2018

Three Huntley High School students have been named finalists in the 2018 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. Seniors Delaney Hajek, Alyssa Schechtel, and Zoe Zuzzio have all advanced to the final round of consideration for scholarships awarded by the National … Top 1% of Entrants »

Teacher Recognition: Mrs. Johnson

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February 9, 2018

Student nomination statement: “Mrs. Johnson creates a fun learning environment while establishing personal connections to each and every one of her students. Personally, I normally despise going to English class. But this year, because of Mrs. Johnson, English is the … “the class I look forward to” »

Middle School Girls Invited to GEMS Event at HHS

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February 9, 2018

All Huntley 158 middle school girls are invited to attend the second annual Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) event at Huntley High School on Saturday, April 7. Find full information at www.district158.org/event/girls-engineering-math-science-gems-event/. Girls in STEM »

Community Members Collaborate with HHS for Mock Interviews

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February 7, 2018

Huntley High School’s Cooperative Education Program hosted its annual Mock Interviews this week at the District 158 Central Office. More than 40 members of the community interviewed 60 students in five rounds of interviews. Two District 158 Board of Education … “Better prepared than most adults” »

HHS Cheerleading Takes 5th Place at State

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February 5, 2018

Congratulations to the Huntley High School Competitive Cheerleading Team, which took 5th place at the state finals held February 2-3, 2018, in Normal, Ill. With a final score of 88.49, the team finished just outside the top 3. The finish was … Best-ever finish »

Students Recognized on Daily Herald Fox Valley Leadership Team

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February 5, 2018

Huntley High School senior Vongai Tizora was named to the Daily Herald Fox Valley Leadership Team for 2017-18. The honor annually recognizes high school students who demonstrate extraordinary achievement in both in service to the community. Tizora is active in Student council, … read more

Huntley High School Principal Search

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February 2, 2018

Huntley Community School District 158 seeks qualified applicants for the position of principal of Huntley High School. The new principal will begin in the 2018-19 school year, when current principal Dr. Scott Rowe begins his new role as associate superintendent for … Application open »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Vanguard Vision Competency-Based Pilot Featured in Chicago Tribune

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January 17, 2018

Huntley High School’s Vanguard Vision program was featured in a front-page Chicago Tribune article alongside those of other districts selected for the State’s pilot program for competency-based education January 16. The article discusses different schools’ approaches to the philosophy of competency-based education, … read more

Senior Exam Exemption Policy

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January 3, 2018

Seniors may be exempt from final exams during second semester assuming the student meets the benchmarks spelled out in the Senior Exam Exemption Policy. Click here to read the policy Opt-out Eligibility Guidelines »