The Voice

The Voice

The Voice

Students are instructed to meet with their counselor this year before deciding next years schedule.

Talk to your counselor

Counselors are now recommended to help plan next year’s schedule
By Jasmine Sandhu
December 8, 2022

It is that time of year again. Snowflakes glistening, warm socks, chilly weather, and of course; talking about next year’s schedule for the 2023-24 school...

Discussions about the cost of college are stirred up again with seniors applying.

Is college really worth it?

Students and parents have noticed a sudden increase in college tuition, thus making it harder to find affordable schools
By Bailee Borchart
December 5, 2022

9% is the average annual increase for tuition money at four-year public colleges in the United States. As the number keeps going up, the more debt students...

Bathroom stall door being held closed shut with a foot propped up while ignoring the cracks between the door.

The bathroom locks are not working: Is it a serious issue?

Lack of bathroom stall doors locking is causing students to become uncomfortable.
By Sienna Robertson
November 16, 2022

Imagine a passing period between classes with busy hallways, and students scrunched into a line to await to use the bathroom. When you finally get to the...

Students lined up at the Red Raider café  ordering their choice of selections

Raider Way Cafe prices increase as the end of the year approaches

The cafe increases their prices, making it harder for students to afford their favorite treats
By Sharon Omoniyi
November 16, 2022

Chatters erupt near the lunch area. A multitude of students all line up at the Raider Way Café, ready to get their morning coffee and snacks to get through...

A senior stays up late completing homework for one of their classes.

Senior schedules: too little or too much?

Seniors try to find the balance between taking it easy and challenging themselves.
By Karolina Perkowski
November 13, 2022

It is finally time for the Class of 2023 to be seniors! How exciting and nerve-wracking is that? Normally, high school students look forward to their senior...

With slow refresh rates and confusing organization, people are struggling to learn how to use the new program.

Schoology is just new to everyone

A new learning management system helps teachers send out assignments and connect with students.
By Maya Gawlak
November 11, 2022

The luminescent light hanging above your head shines blindingly as you open up your Chromebook to begin your assignments. You click on Schoology and immediately...

Huntley High School before the day starts.

Restrictions on the West Wing: Are they Necessary?

Since Covid-19 regulations have started, there have been limitations throughout the school.
By Nicolette Radzinski
November 11, 2022

Within Huntley High School there are places where students can not go and places where students have designated seating areas. The commons and library...

If students are not able to meet with their own teacher, Raider Aid is another helpful resource for students to work on test corrections with other math teachers.

Finding the median in remediation

The differences in remediation policies cause students to feel stressed out and confused during the process.
By Irene Banerjee
November 2, 2022

The math curriculum at HHS is constant with its structure: students must take Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to fulfill the graduation requirement....

Students spending their blended periods in the commons area.

Are the limits on blended classes good

What are the opinions of different people around the school about limiting blending classes?
By Zuzanna Bates
November 2, 2022

Students have one blended class available to them in their first year. Sophomore year is two,  junior year is three, and senior year is four. This is...

Medical Academy certification

Are academies worth it?

By Sandra Skiba
October 25, 2022

Academies at Huntley High School have become an excellent source for students to use to explore the field they are interested in. Joining an academy requires...

An example of an accidental intercom announcement.

Attention all students and faculty members:

Random intercom announcements disrupt day-to-day operations
By Calvin Mcfalls
October 19, 2022

At least once every week, students and staff members at Huntley High School hear a frequent, but random, three dings and either static, a long pause, or...

Many students cannot decide their feelings on the Mathia program. (A. Le)

The ongoing frustration with Mathia

New math curriculum creates boredom and repetitiveness in class
By Anna Karpinski
October 18, 2022

Kids pile into their math classes curious about what they will be learning in class. The teacher knows the class's reaction to what they are about to say...

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