Juniors prepare for upcoming PSAT

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...

Student Shadowing Program aims to improve classroom instruction

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...

Metea and IPSD 204 ranked top in the state

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...

Freshmen express their views on homecoming

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...

Student reactions to fire alarm on October 11

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...

For students and alumni, homecoming is an unforgettable experience

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...

Music during passing period is the highlight of fridays

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,...

Students get creative on Anything but a Backpack Day

October 10, 2024

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Students try to find the perfect dress for Homecoming

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...

Humans of Metea: Jett Barker

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....

Students are dissapointed with Starbucks renovation

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...

Theater students prepare for the fall play

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...

Fed interest rate cut could mean lower student loan debt

October 2, 2024

Introduction The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the U.S. Its main priority is to maintain price stability, promote maximum employment, and support long-term interest...

New Illinois program encourages teens to become organ donors

October 1, 2024

The Illinois Life Goes On organ donor program is run by the Secretary of State’s office and encourages people of all ages to sign up to be organ donors if they have their...