Category: Video
VIDEO: HHS Class of 2019 Senior Walk
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 »
Huntley 158 Today: Helping Students Cope with Anxiety
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 »
Important HHS Updates for the Spring
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
INCubatoredu Coming to HHS in Fall 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
Vanguard Vision Info Night Video and Enrollment Link
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 »
Anxiety Resources for Parents and Students
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
Huntley 158 Today: Meet New Superintendent Scott Rowe
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 Senior Walk 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 158 Today: HHS Student Artists Selected for Honors
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
Vanguard Vision Competency-Based Pilot Parent Night Presentation
Families interested in the 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
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
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
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
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 »
Huntley 158 Today: Technology Behind the Scenes
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: Connecting Students with College and Careers
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 »