The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 to 12-15-year-old individuals on May 10. Since the announcement, over 600,000 adolescents have received...

District 204 administrators announced their plan for full in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year on April 24. After a school year of remote and hybrid learning, a return of full in-person learning...

The topic of student capacity in high schools has sparked discussion over the years as economic development continues. On April 12, District 204’s Board of Education and RSP & Associates presented...

With the mayor election coming up on April 6, Metea, Waubonsie, East Aurora, and West Aurora high schools led a mayoral forum with the three candidates. Students were able to voice their opinions on issues...

Four open seats and 11 candidates are on the ballot for the 2021 school board election. The candidates are running for a position on the 204 school board in which they will serve a four-year term. The...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their K-12 operational strategy for reopening schools on Feb. 26. The CDC mentioned screen testing as a guideline. With this, 204 partnered with SafeGuard...

As Metea sports resume, athletic trainers have made adjustments to practices and created new protocols to keep athletes safe.

Students and staff evacuated the building on Thursday at 11:00 a.m nearing the end of the third period due to the fire alarm going off. The alarm was unanticipated and students quickly gathered their belongings...

Whether it is adjusting to a new building, new people, or a new environment, moving to a bigger environment is a great change. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the freshmen at Metea have not yet experienced...

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna developed the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 20. The vaccine distribution has created discussion questioning the safety of the vaccine. Every day more healthcare workers are receiving...

Parents and students held signs reading "Zoom zombies” and “students learn better in person” as their frustration echoed across the parking lot of the 204 District Office Sunday afternoon. Around...

Within every new school year, there are new obstacles. Some challenges are bigger than others like being a new superintendent of a school district amid a nationwide pandemic. Dr. Adrian Talley began his...

The Aurora City Council voted in favor of purchasing 150 new sets of riot gear for police officers at their meeting in September by an 8-3 majority. The aldermen approved the decision after many people...

Early voting began on Oct. 19 and will end in Nov.2. Registered voters can go to early voting locations such as Fox Valley Mall or Naperville City Hall to cast their ballot.

Although the music department is not able to make music in person together, they find new ways to create an ensemble.

School Principal Dr. Darell Echols sent out a message to families yesterday regarding two new positive COVID-19 cases in the school. The two individuals were instructed to seek medical care, immediately...

Despite the challenges presented with online learning, the student voice committee continues to enforce the M.E.T.E.A life statement. The Student Voice Committee holds several lunch discussions throughout...

Coming together to make a positive change in the community might be a challenge. However, it is the opposite for juniors Ananya Handa, Zara Bahrainwala, Puja Teakulapalli, and Alopi Shah.   Four students...

With the start of the new year, the annual Student Government elections are approaching, this time accompanied by new accommodations. Each class representative will introduce their campaign virtually and...

Students spend more time socializing through their phones rather than communicating in person.

The murder of George Floyd on May 25 sparked global protests against racism and police violence, including protests in Naperville and Aurora. Weeks of ongoing protests stimulated conversations about racism...

Since Indian Prairie School District announced the extension of remote learning and closing of schools for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year, students and teachers have been flooded with emotions.  The...

With the comfort of working in pajamas, students are gaining momentum in remote learning. Students have had to adapt to these new changes and make new routines to make sure their assignments are completed. “I...

The Illinois State Board of Education issued a written statement regarding this time: “An Act of God Day is a day that is used for a condition beyond the control of the district that poses a hazardous...

The University of Illinois, Northwestern University, Illinois State University, and Wheaton College have all canceled in-person classes in reaction to the spreading COVID-19 virus. Four Chicago area schools...

Special Olympics and Best Buddies are hosting their annual respect week to, “spread the word to end the word.” Throughout the week there will be a spirit week consisting of different themes each day...

Senior Rissa Bajusz follows the steps to a traditional dance of women.

Performers showcase their skills with the powerful drums.

When the show started, there was a lesson on African proverbs that were very common in African American culture like " mind your own business" and " knowledge is power". Those are common saying in the...

The performer gave Metea students a lesson about a drum but not just any drum. The Drembre drum is a drum originating in west Africa. The name of the drum means everyone gather together in peace and it...

An intro the joyous show to come is delivered with bubbliness.

Senior Sean Burke going for the win against Naperville Central.

Orchesis is preparing for its annual showcase all throughout this week with tech week. The extra hours spent at school consist of continuous rehearsals involving long hours adjusting to different lighting...

  The varsity wrestling team competed at the DuPage Valley Conference meet this weekend. The conference this year was held at Naperville North, where the Mustangs placed sixth overall. The Mustangs...

The Metea L.I.F.E statement is familiar to any student at the school. Fostering positive relationships plays an important role in the environment at Metea. The Student Voice Committee will be hosting its...

Varsity head coach Matthew Long preaches attitude and effort to his team. The ability to recognize mistakes makes a team stronger. Coach Long did not hesitate to tell his team what they need to work on...

Seniors hugging their other classmates after the big ending of collage.

With the holidays around the corner, students from the Fine Arts department begin to prepare for their biggest concert of the year: Collage. This event takes place on two days with two shows a night. Families...

After a long week of school, students are excitedly looking forward to the weekend. Finally finishing up that essay or test looming over the week, Fridays are a big relief for many.  Metea takes an...

Senior Elise Kim performs with Chamber Strings.

The annual hunger drive has come to an end with an overall abundance of success. The total amount raised was $3,363 this year. Food pantries in the community like Loaves and Fishes will receive the money...

DMMV and Student Government is hosting its annual hunger drive throughout this week. All second-period classes are competing to raise the most money in their classrooms. Teachers collect the money, which...

Maggie Brown singing while students in the audience clap along.

Metea Valley hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Month presentations in the library yesterday. This past week, students walking into or through the library were able to see descriptions of famous Latinos...

With the 2020 election around the corner, U.S citizens are looking for the right candidate to vote for. Recently, a new generation of voters have begun to register to vote. This new generation of voters...

Along with millions of other cities around the world, the city of Naperville held its very own climate strike in downtown Naperville this past Friday afternoon. This gathering was held to support the Global...

The boy's football team gears up while being cheered on by their fellow athletes.

The Board of Education held a meeting inviting the public to contribute their input on what they want to see in the new superintendent this Wednesday afternoon. Earlier this year, Dr. Karen Sullivan announced...

 Metea Valley hosted a breakfast celebrating the school’s ten year anniversary, and recognized the people who have had an important role in making Metea Valley High School reach its success on Tuesday....