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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 »

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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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

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: 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: 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: 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 »

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: 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: 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: College and Career Planning

Huntley 158 Today: Connecting Students with College and Careers

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February 2, 2017

On this episode of Huntley 158 Today we speak with counselor Julie Atchley from Huntley High School as well as a number of HHS students who have benefited from the school’s adoption of Naviance. Naviance is a leading online service that helps pair students with college and career choices through matching student characteristics and preferences with profiles for different institutions. Atchley, who has played a key role in launching the Naviance service at HHS, says it is just one tool the Counseling Department uses to help students plot their post-secondary paths. Naviance and other tools »

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 »

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: 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 »

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: 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 »