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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...

Friday hallway music must be clean and upbeat.

Music during passing period is the highlight of fridays

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
October 10, 2024

It is Friday, the end of a long week. Spirits are high, and a catchy song plays as you make your way to your next class. The music raises the mood of everyone in the building, and it makes your classes...

Students get creative on Anything but a Backpack Day

Students get creative on Anything but a Backpack Day

Pahi Tiwari and Apurva Kashyap
October 10, 2024

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Students plan for homecoming.

Students try to find the perfect dress for Homecoming

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
October 10, 2024

Homecoming season at Metea is sparking a frenzy amongst almost all the students. Homecoming itself is on October 12, but the week of homecoming brings assemblies and activities to rally the spirit of the...

Jett Barker details his experience at Metea.

Humans of Metea: Jett Barker

Nama Koganti, Spotlight Editor
October 9, 2024

What are you involved in at Metea? ​At Metea, I’ve had an awesome time meeting people who care a lot about our school community and want to help us have a great experience. I serve on the Principal’s...

Local Starbucks renovated earlier this year.

Students are dissapointed with Starbucks renovation

Nama Koganti, Spotlight Editor
October 9, 2024

Opening its doors after a long summer renovation, the Starbucks location near Metea has undergone a transformation in both its interior design and functions. However, after visiting the franchise branch...

Theater students prepare for the fall play

Theater students prepare for the fall play

Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker
October 7, 2024

As the opening night of this year's fall children's play, Beauty and the Beast quickly approaches, the cast and tech crew are working tirelessly to deliver their best possible show. From Friday,...

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