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LIGHT Program Celebrates Graduating Class of 2021

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May 6, 2021

The Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition (LIGHT) Program celebrated the graduation of six students at a ceremony on May 5, 2021, at Huntley High School. Graduates were Christine Delgado, Kaleigh Dougal, Karisa Lee, Colin Martinelli, Scotty Ruhl, and Matthew Wojtas. … read more

Special Services Department to Host Virtual Transition Night November 5

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October 21, 2020

The Huntley 158 Special Services Department will host a Virtual Transition Night on November 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. For the 2020 school year’s transition night, we will focus on several different topics to inform families. We will hold a … read more

Special Services Message to Families and Revised Reopening Plan Considerations

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August 13, 2020

Please see the links below for an update with important information to begin the year, as well as our Special Services Revised Reopening Plan Considerations. read more

Special Services Family Update April 15, 2020

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April 15, 2020

Dear Families, We are hopeful that you were able to enjoy some relaxation and rest last weekend while allowing your student(s) to take a break from remote learning days. We have enjoyed hearing about the wonderful ways you are engaging … read more

D158 Special Services Update March 30, 2020

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March 30, 2020

Special Services families: Please see this update for information on how we will continue providing special education supports during future e-Learning Days. read more

LIGHT Program Students Enjoy Outings with Support from Walmart

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March 24, 2020

The leaders of the Huntley Walmart awarded LIGHT Services a $1,500 Local Community Grant for students in transition to use for recreational programming. With this grant, students were able to participate in community outings in the early spring, at no … View more photos »

Daily Grind Coffee Cart Brews Up Community at Martin Elementary

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November 11, 2019

On Fridays at Martin Elementary School, teachers have been enjoying treats hand-delivered to their classrooms thanks to the Daily Grind Coffee Cart, an effort run by students in the school’s self-contained program. In addition to sweetening the day for staff, … Watch the video »

Kindergarten Registration Events for 2017-18

Huntley 158 Taking Steps to Bolster Equity and Excellence for All Students

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March 22, 2019

HUNTLEY, IL – The Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education at its March 21 meeting approved two moves aimed at ensuring equitable educational experiences for all of its students. The District will have a new assistant superintendent focused … New Leader, Opportunity Review »

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 »

Huntley 158 Today: Inside the SNAP Program

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January 31, 2019

In Huntley 158, we have a terrific, specialized program to best serve students and families identified with autism. Today, we’ll go inside our SNAP Program with two of our staff members helping serve these special families. Watch the video: Watch the video »

LIGHT Program Graduation 2018

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May 23, 2018

The Huntley 158 LIGHT (Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition) Program celebrated its 2018 Graduation on May 22, recognizing three students who completed the program. The graduates were Amanda Spence, Brayden Spence, and Meagan Nelson. The ceremony included the awarding of … See photos »

Martin Student Receives Infinitec Award

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May 8, 2018

Tyler Dotson, a 5th-grade student in Mrs. Evans’ class at Martin Elementary School has been honored as a 2018 Infinitec Assistive Technology Award winner. Dotson received the award along with his mother, Michelle, and his team of Huntley 158 staff (Jennifer … Watch the video »

Tower Garden Project Grows Skills for LIGHT Students

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April 18, 2018

A partnership between the LIGHT (Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition) Program and Huntley 158’s Food Services Department is helping students grow their skills while supplying cafeterias with high-quality, organic produce. Using Tower Gardens, vertical hydroponic gardens set up in the … View photos »

Student Receives Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award

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April 24, 2017

Chesak Elementary School second-grader Samantha (Sammi) Stobbe recently received a 2017 Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award. Sammi, the daughter of Carla and Christopher Stobbe, has Pallister Killian Syndrome, which leaves her with a number of learning barriers. Kristin Smith, Huntley 158 … Read more »

Notice of Public Meeting: Special Education Services

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April 5, 2017

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., a meeting conducted by Huntley Community School District 158 will take place in the Administrative conference room of the Huntley Community School District 158. The purpose of the meeting will be to … read more

Gavin: The World is at His Fingertips Now

Assistive Technology Helps Student Succeed

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February 3, 2017

The story of a Leggee Elementary student whose struggles with reading skills were overcome through the application of assistive technology has been highlighted by one of the industry’s leading companies. By the time he reached fifth grade, Gavin was reading … Watch the video »

Huntley 158 Today Talks with the LIGHT Program

Huntley 158 Today: The LIGHT Program’s Shining Successes

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January 26, 2017

Today we speak with four students from the Huntley 158 LIGHT Program, which serves special education students ages 18-21 who have completed graduation requirements but delayed acceptance of their diploma. About 75% of students in the program are competitively employed through partnerships with about 40 local employers. Watch the video »

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? In this episode of Huntley 158 Today, Special Services Director Kevin Wolf discusses the breadth of services the department offers and areas of focus to better serve students and their families. How many students receive supports? »

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