William Donofrio, Spotlight Reporter
May 19, 2025
Bella Sieben, Headlines Reporter
May 15, 2025
A local nonprofit, OLI Gardens, has teamed up with Metea Valley High School to install raised garden beds on campus as part of a larger effort to fight food insecurity in...
Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker
May 12, 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, VEI students participated in their final trade show of the year: an open house where visitors could "shop" from companies. VEI is a business class...
Prom sparks debate among students
May 12, 2025
Seniors attended prom, one of the most special nights of the school year, on Friday, April 25. With a “Masquerade” theme, anticipation was high. However, for many...
May 9, 2025
This AP season, the College Board is significantly shifting the Advanced Placement (AP) testing process by transitioning 28 AP exams to a digital format. This move aims to...
Take a breath with Mental Health Matters
April 28, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week is a time to relax, take care of yourself, and spend quality time with those around you. With AP exams coming soon, SAT/ACT prep, and, of course,...
Government students take the gavel in Mock Congress
April 28, 2025
On April 23, all government classes gathered in the auditorium for the 26th Mock Congress. Students have been preparing their own bills to present and vote. From bill authors...
April 11, 2025
Metea music students spent spring break performing in the “most magical place on Earth.” Many band, choir, and orchestra students spent their break in Orlando, Florida,...
Students take the mic for Lit Mag open mic event
April 11, 2025
Literary Magazine hosted their Open Mic event in the LMC on Thursday, April 10, to create an environment where students were free to present their literary works and skits...
Aspiring Health Professionals advocates for teen organ donors
March 27, 2025
Aspiring Health Professionals (AHP) is a Metea club that supports students who are possibly interested in the medical field for the future. They hold activities which educate...
Mental health days offer a reset for students
March 17, 2025
The Illinois State Board of Education promotes the prioritization of mental health by offering students the opportunity to take “mental health days” throughout the year. A...
March 13, 2025
Why doesn’t Ed have a girlfriend? Because Sheran away! Ed Sheeran has become a joke in the music industry, but not because of what most would think. Is it the obnoxiously...
Mustang Comedy performs at Two Brothers Roundhouse
March 11, 2025
Metea families and friends gathered at Two Brothers Roundhouse to support and enjoy an evening performance of Mustang Comedy on Sunday, March 9. Matt Drufke, English teacher...
Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics
March 10, 2025
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Senior sunset shirts a symbol of memories
March 10, 2025
Senior sunset shirts are a beloved tradition in many high schools, worn by graduating students during their high school's senior sunset event where seniors gather and sign...
Somonauk students experience life at Metea Valley
March 5, 2025
On Feb 25, Metea Valley welcomed students from Somonauk High School, allowing them to experience student life in an urban high school. Ten Somonauk students were paired...
Planetary Parade continues a timeless tradition of stargazing
March 4, 2025
A large parade of seven planets aligned with our moon from February 27 to March 1. The planet parade occurs when several planets in the solar system align on the same side...
Nama Koganti, Spotlight Editor
February 13, 2025
Jannat Hussain is a sophomore at Metea. In school, she is involved in a variety of school activities and events and is active outside of school as well. Keep Reading to learn...
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...
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....
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