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High student absentee rates linked to extreme weather conditions

High student absentee rates linked to extreme weather conditions

Isabelle Leofanti, Lead Investigative Reporter
January 21, 2025

As sub-zero temperatures and a Cold Weather Advisory hit the Chicagoland area today, more than 100 schools across Northeastern Illinois chose to close to prioritize the safety of students and staff. However,...

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, set to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025.

TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain

Isabelle Leofanti, Pahi Tiwari, and Bella Sieben
January 20, 2025

As Americans woke up on January 19, the wildly popular social media app TikTok was suddenly inoperable. This sudden accessibility issue results from a U.S. law by a bipartisan majority in Congress...

Recent car crash on Eola road affects around seven cars, putting both students and a teacher in harm’s way.

Winter weather raises concerns for drivers

Luisa Bernardino and Emily Peña
January 16, 2025

Every day, people leave their homes with a purpose. Everyone has places to be and responsibilities to attend to. Most, if not all, rely on a single mode of transportation: cars. But it's worth noticing...

An increase in crime rates has lead to concerns for safety.

Recent gun violence trends spark safety issues

Pahi Tiwari, News Reporter
December 11, 2024

A large number of shootings have occurred in Chicago over this past month, instilling fear among Illinois residents. A main concern among residents is the safety of students who travel to school daily. Various...

Students broke up into smaller groups to discuss different political topics.

Citizens of Metea hosts engaging political discussion

Emily Peña, News Editor
December 5, 2024

Citizens of Metea held a political extremism discussion that brought students together to talk about different pressing issues. This event allowed students to have civil discussions and diverse perspectives...

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...

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