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Parents can report student absences with one of the five options on ParentVUE.

IPSD 204 introduces new student attendance procedure

Amenah Allami, News Reporter
November 14, 2024

Indian Prairie School District 204 rolled out a new procedure for student attendance, sending an email to IPSD families that includes information about new changes that have now begun.  Parents can...

Breaking news: Confirmed case of pertussis at Metea

Breaking news: Confirmed case of pertussis at Metea

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Online Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2024

A member of the Metea Valley community has been diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough. Whooping cough is a highly contagious airborne disease that spreads easily. Principal...

The District aims to provide updates and oversight of all referendum projects on its website and via community and board meetings.

204 residents vote in favor of bond referendum

Emily Peña, News Editor
November 6, 2024

After 18 years since voters last approved funding for school improvements, the District 204 Bond referendum, “Safer, Stronger 204,” has successfully passed. This funding proposal will enhance safety...

The clerk asks the witness to raise his right hand to be sworn in.

Youth and Government hold a successful mock trial

Emily Peña, News Editor
October 24, 2024

Metea Valley’s Youth and Government Club hosted its first mock trial of the year on Oct. 24. Students who participated in this event simulated being in court and learnt what government looks like. The...

Teachers are no longer allowed to write passes for students to go to different classes during M30.

Teachers are no longer allowed to write passes during M30

Pahi Tiwari and Struan Somerville
October 24, 2024

Metea Valley’s administration established a new Mustang 30 policy on Oct. 16th. This policy change states that teachers aren’t allowed to let students switch classes with a pass during Mustang 30. Assistant...

Breaking News: Fox Valley Mall put on lockdown on October 19

Breaking News: Fox Valley Mall put on lockdown on October 19

Azaa Battsogt and Emily Peña
October 21, 2024

Fox Valley mall was put on lockdown from approximately 4:30 pm to 4:50 pm on Saturday, October 19 after a man with an imitation firearm had dropped his weapon accidentally, causing a sound, mistaken to...

The new bathroom policy grants that staff members keep guard of the restrooms during passing periods.

Metea administration introduces new bathroom policy

Emily Peña, News Editor
October 18, 2024

Metea Valley introduced a new bathroom policy which was implemented on October 16. Bathrooms around the school will be locked if there aren’t bathroom monitors stationed outside as well as once school...

Local fire authorities responded to a fire alarm at Metea.

Breaking news: Students evacuated due to smoke in cafeteria kitchen

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Online Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2024

Students evacuated the school due to a fire emergency response in which the fire alarms were set off due to smoke detectors picking up smoke in the school kitchen. “[We] identified that there was...

Local Politicians present their campaigns to the students who attended Citizens of Metea's Candidate fair.

Local politicians attend the Annual Candidate Fair

Emily Peña, Pahi Tiwari, and Sakeenah Amatul
October 9, 2024

Citizens of Metea, a non-partisan civic organization at Metea Valley, hosted their annual Candidate Fair on October 7. The club invited local political candidates to talk about the value of being politically...

The Junior section is shocked from the impressive performance that teachers and students gave in the volleyball match.

Students gather at the Homecoming Week Pep Assembly

With the roar of the Metea Valley spirit and the excitement of the events that went down being the most memorable things of this week so far, the Homecoming assembly brought together all classes of...

For years, many have been unable to peruse their dreams because of their origins.

Affirmative action ban alters college admissions process

Emily Peña and Amenah Allami
October 3, 2024

In a 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court, Colleges are no longer allowed to consider race when admitting students. The reversal of affirmative action was due to the policies being seen as unconstitutional....

Students attend UNICEF Club's interest meeting last Monday after school.

Activity fair aims to help long-term engagement in clubs

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
October 3, 2024

Metea Valley’s activity fair showcases around 60 of the 100 clubs. This advertisement gains new members and promotes their goals. While the fair aims to recruit new members, the effectiveness in the...

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