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14 Jun 2024

D158 Education Foundation Awards $41,000 in Scholarships

At scholarship recognition night on May 15, 2024, the Huntley District 158 Education Foundation awarded $41,000 in scholarships to 16 Huntley High School seniors. Out of the 75 applications received by…

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6 Jun 2024

TONIGHT: Huntley 158 Board of Education Meeting

Huntley Community School District 158’s Committee of the Whole board meeting will be held tonight – June 6, 2024 – at 6 p.m. (open session) at the District Office, 650…

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20 May 2024

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16 May 2024

USDA SUN Bucks Summer Food Program for Families

Illinois is one of 36 states that have announced their intent to launch Summer EBT/SUN Bucks, a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to…

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16 May 2024

Huntley 158 and Huntley Park District Approve New Inter-governmental Agreement 

At the regular Huntley 158 board of education meeting on April 18, 2024, the board approved a new consolidated Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Huntley Community School District 158 and the…

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23 Apr 2024

What’s Great in 158: Marlowe Holds WaterStep Shoe Drive

In March, 6th grade teams at Marlowe Middle School held their third annual WaterStep shoe drive. WaterStep is a non-profit organization that helps fund safe drinking water projects worldwide. MMS…

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19 Apr 2024

Huntley 158 Welcomes New High School Athletic Director

Huntley, IL – At the board meeting on April 18, 2024, the board of education approved the hiring of Rita Castans as Huntley High School’s next athletic director. With an…

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16 Mar 2024

HHS Partners with First Institute for Student Success

Huntley High School and First Institute of Crystal Lake recently entered into an exclusive partnership to offer graduating seniors an opportunity to fast track their medical careers by earning a…

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15 Mar 2024

WHAT’S GREAT IN 158: Meet the Huntley Hurricanes Special Olympics Team

Meet the Huntley Hurricanes Special Olympics Team There’s a new team in town…Inspired by a group of passionate parents and led by dedicated staff, the Huntley Hurricanes is Huntley 158’s…

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24 Feb 2024

Huntley 158 Board of Education Approves $1.16 Million Abatement

At the regular board of education meeting on February 8, 2024, the board voted 7-0 to approve a debt abatement of approximately $1.16 million to provide property tax relief to…

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12 Feb 2024

HHS Orchestra Director Recognized as Outstanding Emerging Educator of the Year

HHS orchestra director Jeffrey Rollins was recognized as Illinois ASTA‘s Outstanding Emerging Educator of the Year at the Illinois Music Education Conference on January 26. The recognition is awarded to…

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12 Feb 2024

Meet Huntley 158’s New Superintendent Jessica Lombard

Jessica Lombard Named Next Huntley 158 Superintendent HUNTLEY, IL — At the regular board meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024, the board of education voted 7-0 to appoint current interim…

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11 Feb 2024

5Essentials Survey

We want your feedback! Survey closes March 29, 2024. In February and March, Huntley 158 will be distributing the Illinois 5Essentials Survey to all parents/guardians, students, and certified staff. The…

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29 Jan 2024

HHS Chuck A Duck Fundraiser

Pictured are Red Raider seniors and social studies teacher Brad Aney, who led the Chuck a Duck fundraiser. Left to right: Jule Van Doran, Brad Aney, Leylani Mendoza, Rae Habel,…

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22 Dec 2023

Huntley 158 Board of Education Approves 2023 Tax Levy 

After a public hearing at the Huntley 158 Board of Education meeting on December 21, 2023, the board voted 7-0 to adopt the 2023 tax levy. The requested aggregate amount…

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22 Dec 2023

Huntley 158 Board of Education Approves Three-Year HEA Contract

At the December 21, 2023 regular board meeting, the Huntley 158 Board of Education approved a three-year contract (7-0 vote) with the Huntley Education Association (HEA), the union representing the…

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17 Dec 2023

HHS Business Teacher Earns National Board Certification

Kirsten Sanchez, business teacher at Huntley High School, recently earned her certification as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.   Sanchez holds a…

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9 Dec 2023

Huntley Area Chamber Event Teaches Students about Personal Finance and the “Game of Life” 

Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Bob Panek explains the cost of housing to HHS students. On November 30th, approximately 300 HHS students learned about real-life financial decision-making at…

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9 Dec 2023

HHS Students Learn to Combat Hate Online

HHS social studies teacher Jason Monson discusses examples of hate speech with students in his American government class.    Huntley High School sophomores in American government social studies class learned about…

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8 Dec 2023

Huntley Community School District 158 Superintendent Survey

Huntley 158 Superintendent Survey The Huntley 158 Board of Education is in the process of selecting the school district’s next superintendent. The Board has partnered with the Center for Effective…

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3 Nov 2023

D158 Board Appoints New Board Member to Fill Vacancy

At a special board meeting on November 2, 2023, the Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education selected Dana Wiley to fill the vacant board seat, replacing Gina Galligar…

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24 Oct 2023

A Message from the D158 Board President

Dear Huntley 158 staff and families: Last night (10/23), the board of education held two special board meetings. At the first meeting, in-person interviews were conducted with all nine candidates…

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17 Oct 2023

A Message from the D158 Board President

Click here for several updates from the D158 Board of Education. Monday, October 16, 2023 Dear Huntley 158 staff and families: On behalf of the board of education, I’d like…

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17 Aug 2023

Huntley District 158 Receives U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award

At an event in Washington, D.C. on August 8, 2023, Huntley Community School District 158 was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental…

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16 Jun 2023

Andrew Gibbs Approved as HMS Principal for 2023-24 School Year

Dear Heineman families, We are excited to introduce Andrew Gibbs as the new principal of Heineman Middle School, effective for the 2023-24 school year. After a thorough search process which…

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17 May 2023

Huntley 158 Selected as National ‘Lighthouse’ School System

Huntley Community School District 158 is one of only six school districts across the country recognized as a 2023 Spring “Lighthouse System” by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, to serve…

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2 May 2023

Marlowe’s Academic Team Wins IESA Regional Championship

Marlowe Middle School’s Academic Team finished in first place at the Illinois Elementary School Association’s (IESA) Regional Championship on April 27, 2023. The Mustangs faced off against Heineman Middle School’s…

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28 Apr 2023

RAD MAY COMMUNITY EVENT: ASIAN FUSION FESTIVAL

Recognizing American Diversity (RAD) will be hosting their FINAL community event, an Asian Fusion Festival recognizing and celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 p.m. –…

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20 Apr 2023

U.S. Department of Education Names Huntley 158 a National USDE Green Ribbon School District

The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Huntley Community School District 158 in Huntley, Illinois is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees. …

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6 Apr 2023

RAD April Community Event: Rainbow Fun Run

Recognizing American Diversity will be hosting their next community event, Rainbow Fun Run, on Saturday, April 15 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Heineman Middle School! This FREE color fun…

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9 Mar 2023

Huntley 158 Receives 2022-23 Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Award

Huntley Community School District 158 is one of just two schools across Illinois who have earned a 2022-23 Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Award. Huntley 158 and Prairie Trails School of…

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3 Mar 2023

RAD MARCH COMMUNITY EVENT: WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SHOWCASE

Recognizing American Diversity will host their next community event on Saturday, March 11 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Marlowe Middle School. This celebration will include free admission for students and community members of…

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27 Feb 2023

Huntley 158 Education Foundation Accepting 2023 Scholarship Applications

The Huntley 158 Education Foundation annually presents financial scholarships to graduating Huntley High School seniors who are planning on continuing their education. Applicants must fill out a scholarship application including basic…

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14 Feb 2023

Parents: Please Complete the Statewide 5Essentials Survey

Dear Huntley 158 Parent/Guardian, This month, Huntley 158 will be distributing the Illinois 5Essentials Survey to all parents/guardians, students, and teachers. The 5Essentials survey is a statewide effort by the…

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2 Feb 2023

Reminders for a Safe School Environment

Hello Huntley 158 families,  I am sharing this message today in an effort to remind our students and families about some important guidelines Huntley 158 has in place to keep…

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28 Jan 2023

Incoming Freshmen Night Follow Up & Reminders

Good Morning Future HHS Red Raiders! We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all of the incoming freshman families who attended our meeting. Your presence and participation were…

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25 Jan 2023

Incoming Freshmen Course Selection Night on January 26

Hello 8th Grade families! I hope all is well with you. Just a reminder that we will host our Incoming Freshmen Course Selection Night tomorrow, January 26, with the first…

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20 Jan 2023

RAD FEBRUARY COMMUNITY EVENT: CELEBRATING AND RECOGNIZING BLACK AMERICANS

RAD IS BACK! RAD’s next community event celebrating Black Americans will take place on Friday, February 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Huntley High School. Our celebration will include free admission for students…

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13 Jan 2023

Huntley 158 Mental Health Resource Fair

Checking in on your mental health is just as important as checking up on your physical health! Be sure to check out Huntley 158’s first-ever Mental Health Resource Fair on…

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12 Jan 2023

McHenry County Area Businesses Connect: ABC Influencers

Like many organizations around the country, employers in McHenry County are challenged by a highly competitive job market. As companies struggle to fill positions, the McHenry County Area Businesses Connect…

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11 Jan 2023

105 HUNTLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

Huntley High School is pleased to announce that 105 students from the Huntley High School graduating class of 2023 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance…

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4 Jan 2023

HMS Teacher Shilo DeYoung Renews National Board Certification

Shilo DeYoung, an MTSS facilitator at Heineman Middle School, is one of 127 teachers across the state of Illinois to certify and one of the 336 teachers to