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Thank you to all the students and families who attended Back to School Night yesterday!

We loved seeing so many of you in the building, meeting teachers, learning about the year ahead, and connecting as a school community. Please take a minute to complete THIS SURVEY giving us feedback on your experience.

Your support and partnership mean so much to us, and we’re excited for another great year together.

Danyce, Shaina and Justin

Homecoming is just one month away, and Student Council wants to make sure students have the HOCO Dance marked on their calendars!

The dance will be on Saturday, September 26th from 6:00–9:00 PM in the HHS East Gym.

Want to bring a guest? HHS students may bring a guest who is under 20 years old.

Ticket information and details on how to purchase tickets will be shared with students at a later date.

Be on the lookout for more information about Homecoming Week events, activities, dates, and times coming your way soon!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate HOCO!

Monday, August 31 - Regular Schedule

Tuesday, September 1 - Regular Schedule

Wednesday, September 2 - Late Start Schedule

Thursday, September 3 - Regular Schedule

Friday, September 4 - Regular Schedule

We are excited to introduce our HHS Student Services Team! Our counselors, social workers, deans, and support staff are here to partner with students and families throughout the school year. Whether you have questions about academics, social-emotional support, attendance, college and career planning, or other student needs, our team is here to help.

Please see the contact information below to connect with the appropriate member of our Student Services Team. We look forward to working with you and supporting your student throughout the year!

The Del Webb Bunco group kindly donated school supplies for our students in need. Thank you so much for your generosity. HHS appreciates it!

CLICK HERE for information regarding the upcoming Satchel Pulse screener.

The Satchel Pulse screener will be administered to all students on Wednesday, September 30th during a Raider Way lesson.

Opt out information can be found in the letter linked above.

Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Huntley High School and is honored

to be a part of your senior experience! To appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo

taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the

yearbook.

SENIOR PORTRAIT PREMIER DATES at Huntley High School

New dates have been added, so if you haven't scheduled your appointment, please go in an do so!

Dates:
10/5/26 to 10/9/26 - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
10/26/26 to 10/29/26 - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: The Loft (formerly known as Raider Aid) ***YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT**

Click the link here for details or the green button below: Portrait Information

Are you looking for a meaningful way to get involved in our school district? We invite you to consider serving as a representative on our district Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC) for the 2026–27 school year.

This year, we are working to strengthen communication and connection between our schools and the district by increasing awareness of the important work of PTAC. We are seeking one parent and one staff representative from each school to attend three meetings during the year and serve as a liaison between their building’s parent group and the district PTAC.

About PTAC
PTAC is a school board-required committee led by the superintendent that meets regularly to review and provide input on key areas, including:

• Student discipline policies and their implementation, including considerations for students with disabilities

• The reciprocal reporting system between the school district and local law enforcement

• School bus safety procedures and how they are reflected in discipline policies

• Policies addressing student behavior, including supports for students at risk of aggressive behavior and bullying

• Guidelines related to the administration of medication at school

Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held at the District Office from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on:

• Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• Tuesday, January 12, 2027

• Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Representatives will be asked to share updates and gather feedback at their school’s parent meetings (such as PTO/PTA or school advisory groups) to ensure two-way communication between the district and each building.

Important Note
While PTAC plays an important advisory role and informs recommendations to the Board of Education, it is not a decision-making body.

Interested in Participating?
Please complete the interest form by Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Your voice matters, and your perspective is essential to this work. We look forward to partnering with you to support our students, staff, and school community.

If you are looking to be involved at the school level rather than the district level, more information on ways to do that will be coming out soon.

The 9th annual Huntley Hootenanny is a 5K “glow” run/walk for adults and kids of all ages sponsored by the Huntley Education Foundation and presented in partnership with the Village of Huntley and Huntley Community School District 158. With nearly 4,000 participants (including 1,700 elementary students last year!) the Huntley Hootenanny is one of Illinois’ largest 5K community events.

The Hootenanny will be held on Saturday, September 12 in downtown Huntley (on the square) from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Race start time is 7:15 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this fun family event!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4xpQ9qQ

Catch a glimpse of the Hootenanny in action! https://youtu.be/qCUO59Ugh6Q

Topic: School Anxiety, Avoidance & Refusal: Symptoms and Interventions

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6PM - 7PM

Presenter: Jacqueline Rhew, LCPC

Open to all Huntley 158 families

Join via Google Meet

September is Attendance Awareness Month and Huntley 158’s motto is “Your Presence is Your Power.” Every day a student is in school is an opportunity for them to build relationships, learn and access support.

The district is kicking off its first virtual Family Learning Series this year with a presentation by Jacqueline Rhew, a licensed clinical professional counselor, who specializes in school refusal and anxiety in children. The virtual event is free and open to all Huntley 158 families.

Rhew’s presentation will provide parents and caregivers with practical strategies to support their child who may be struggling with school anxiety, avoidance, and school refusal.

She will explore factors that contribute to school avoidance and help parents learn how to recognize early warning signs and unhelpful coping patterns, and better understand how anxiety and avoidance can reinforce one another.

In addition, Rhew will outline specific interventions to help children manage anxiety, increase motivation, set realistic goals, and gradually re-engage in school. Parents will also learn strategies for responding to anxiety without unintentionally reinforcing avoidance, promoting healthy coping and problem-solving, and using communication that builds self-advocacy, confidence, and independence.

This partnership provides mental health care coordination services. This resource is completely confidential and available to all students, staff, and their families at no cost.

As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade or perhaps even a new school.

We have provided a Back to School resource packet for parents and families who are navigating through this time. Click here to access the kit.

By working together, we can create an environment where our children thrive. As a reminder, Care Solace partners with our school to offer valuable mental health care coordination services to connect you with community-based providers for counseling, therapy, and more.

To access Care Solace:

Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.

Visit caresolace.com/huntley: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance.

Thank you for being dedicated parents in the Huntley Community School District 158 community!

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