Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
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...
Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
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...
Metea celebrates Black History Month with Afrofuturism showcase
February 21, 2025
Metea’s annual Black History Month showcase makes its return this week. The student-led event aims to celebrate Black culture by allowing students to explore and express...
Metea’s annual Winter Scenes Showcase returns
February 14, 2025
https://youtu.be/_mBHq6U9SI8 The stage is set, the lights dim and anticipation fills the air as Metea students present their Winter Scenes showcase. Winter...
The great Ticketmaster war continues
February 13, 2025
Buying concert tickets in recent years has become an extremely difficult task. Fans are struggling to see their favorite artists live due to an unreasonably competitive and...
Young Hearts for Life to offer free ECGs
February 3, 2025
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, gym classes will pause to allow students to take an Electrocardiogram (ECG) screening. Every year, thousands of young student-athletes unknowingly carry...
Why Lunar New Year still matters
January 28, 2025
The year of the Wood Snake begins this Wednesday, Jan. 29. Lunar New Year is celebrated for two weeks, and many cultures consider it one of the biggest celebrations of the...
We survived 12 hours without TikTok (barely)
January 23, 2025
A couple of days after the TikTok ban was temporarily implemented, students are expressing their opinions on the ban. “I was very upset,” Junior Shami Pandey said. This...
January 22, 2025
As a high school student, you probably do not think about the possibility of being in violent situations often. However, preparing for self-defense and personal safety is...
New classes will be introduced to students next year
January 15, 2025
Starting the 2025-2026 school year, Metea will offer new elective courses to give students more opportunities to explore unique interests. During the current course selection...
Breaking the ice: How Snowball reshapes students’ lives
December 19, 2024
In a dimly lit room filled with laughter, tears, and heartfelt conversations, students from Naperville area high schools discovered more than just new peers—they found themselves....
The Madrigals wish Metea Valley a Merry Christmas
December 17, 2024
After being ushered into the gates of Metea Valley Castle by the court jesters, you're swept into a fantastical night of music and joy. When the light dims,...
The music program hosts their annual Collage concert
December 10, 2024
Music students performed at the annual Collage Concert last Thursday and Friday. “Collage was such a remarkable experience for me,” freshman Claire Tracy said. The...
Winter holidays around the globe
December 2, 2024
As winter rolls around, many different holidays are celebrated. People celebrate by holding parties, gifts, ceremonies, and/or giving food. In the end, these celebrations...
Government students participate in mock Congress
November 22, 2024
On Tuesday, the Metea government classes held their annual Mock Congress simulation. The activity, which is a requirement for all government classes, involves a variety of...
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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