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Feed My Starving Children offers volunteers oppurtinities to make a real impact.

Community volunteering inspires hope in children across the world

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
November 19, 2024

Hunger kills one person every four seconds. In a world that faces severe malnutrition problems, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) stands as a beacon of hope, providing nutritious meals to children across...

Sameer Pirzada details his experience at Metea.

Humans of Metea: Sameer Pirzada

Nama Koganti, Spotlight Editor
November 17, 2024

Sameer Pirzada is a senior at Metea. In school, he is involved in a variety of clubs and activities and is active outside of school as well. Keep reading to learn about his experience at Metea!   What...

Samhain, an olden Celtic festival, was the original inspiration for what is known today as Halloween.

Unveiling Halloween

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
November 1, 2024

During Halloween, when the atmosphere is full of spooky excitement. From the thrill of picking out the perfect costume to the anticipation of trick-or-treating, this eerie season ensures everyone has fun....

Neuqua’s theatre students and Mustang Comedy team smoothly brings smiles to viewers.

Mustang Comedy Delivers Laughter and Joy at their show

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
October 29, 2024

The Black Box was arranged with candlelit tables and warm spotlights on Friday evening, Oct. 29. The air was filled with laughter as Mustang Comedy hosted a fantastic show that brought together Metea Valley...

Throughout the week, students have been sighted lining up on front of the bathrooms during passing periods.

New bathroom policy sparks debate among students

Elliott Thacker and William Donofrio
October 25, 2024

This school year, Metea has implemented a new policy that makes most bathrooms unavailable unless a supervisor is present, creating conflicting views among students. Last year, a survey taken by Metea...

New staff enter Metea with a passion for teaching.

New staff look forward to a great year

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Online Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2024

Juniors prepare for the upcoming digital PSAT/NMSQT on October 23.

Juniors prepare for upcoming PSAT

Elliott Thacker, Spotlight Reporter
October 21, 2024

Metea juniors prepare to take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  Although Illinois switched from requiring juniors to take the SAT to the ACT, Metea continues...

Social Studies teacher Mary Anne Zears shadowing Dhiya Ashlyn for teacher shadowing student program.

Student Shadowing Program aims to improve classroom instruction

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
October 19, 2024

The student-teacher program is a voluntary opportunity for teachers to walk a day in their life in students' shoes. On October 17, nine volunteer staff members shadowed students in their class schedule,...

According to Niche, Metea Valley is ranked 14th best public school in Illinois along with the Indian Praire School District 204 being ranked 10th best district in Illinois and 29th best district in the United States.

Metea and IPSD 204 ranked top in the state

Elliott Thacker and William Donofrio
October 18, 2024

Indian Prairie School District 204 is ranked the 10th-best school district in Illinois, and Metea is ranked the 14th-best high school in the state. Every year, Niche, a company that specializes in connecting...

Freshmen dress up for their first homecoming dance.

Freshmen express their views on homecoming

Pahi Tiwari, News Reporter
October 18, 2024

Homecoming is an annual event that occurs among many high schools across the country, and many freshmen look forward to attending it for the first time. Metea Valley freshmen students experienced homecoming...

Students waiting past the bus street for the all clear to go back to class.

Student reactions to fire alarm on October 11

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
October 18, 2024

Fire alarms rang throughout the school at 10:31 a.m. as smoke fogged out the kitchen doors, on October 11. Due to excessive smoke in the cafeteria kitchen fire alarms rang during fifth period with students...

Students dancing near the DJ light show at homecoming.

For students and alumni, homecoming is an unforgettable experience

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
October 16, 2024

Our 2024-2025 school year homecoming dance was a hit, with around 2,000 students in attendance. The cafeteria was filled with the spirited music, sparkly attire and dress shoes that filled the school with...

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