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Huntley Activities

Mission Statement: The Huntley Community believes that all children can learn. We are dedicated to providing a positive and challenging environment that inspires student success.

STARS Program
Sixth grade students volunteer to tutor selected 2nd grade students before school in reading. The program is designed to provide additional reading support for younger students.

Huntley Healthy Kids
As part of a district initiative to emphasize healthy choices, the Huntley Healthy Kids committee has a 1.5 mile “Roadrunner Rally” for all Huntley families in September.   Students also participate in the Roadrunner Walk/Run club during recess.

One to One
This is a mentoring program with staff members mentoring selected intermediate students. We have many staff members participating in this program.

Artist-in-Residence
Artist-in-Residence guests at Huntley have included: Professor Gizmo (science), author Peter Roop, paper artist Tom Grade, Poet Laureate Ellen Kort, and musician Randy Peterson, among others. The Huntley PTA has funded this program.

All School Dramas
In addition to plays performed by some classrooms, Huntley offers school play(s) for interested students by grade level. In February 2008 students in grades 1-3 performed “Jungle Book” .

Playground Equipment
Kindergarten and main playground was installed by parent volunteers in May of 2003.

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
All staff have been trained in the research based Olweus Bullying Prevention Program which was implemented in January of 2006. Students and staff are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all.

United for Reading Success
Trained community volunteers work with selected 1st grade students for 30 minutes each day on reading skills and strategies.

Math Achievement Partnership
Trained community volunteers work with selected 4th and 5th grade students for 15 minutes 4 days per week on math skills and strategies.

Civil War Re-enactment
Fifth grade students spend a day participating in hands-on activities with Civil War re-enactors every May at Erb Park.

Random Acts of Kindness
Students and staff submit names and descriptions of random acts of kindness completed by students, staff, or parents.

Foreign Language Exploratory Class
This popular exploratory class is offered in winter over a six week period (one lunch period each week) for Huntley students.

PTA / Huntley Innovative Teaching Grants
We initiated this program using money donated by businesses through their volunteer programs.

Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement brings business members to the classroom to teach students concepts linked to business and education.

Roadrunner Reading Club
This highly successful reading club sponsored by our PTA encourages children to read for enjoyment. This year almost 500 of our students participated in the program.

Climbing Wall for students
Funded by Title VI grant and PTA money, the wall (44’ x 8’) was built by volunteers from Huntley.

Positive Recognition – Choices for Children
In order to recognize our students who met our behavioral expectations of being respectful, responsible, and safe we provide a noon hour choice of indoor activities. They can participate in wall climbing, parachute, board game room, flight room, video, art room or silent reading. Staff members volunteer to facilitate these activities. These activities take place in January and February. Staff also nominates students for the Principal’s Recognition Award.

Ice Cream Social
Every August all staff and parents are invited to Huntley for an evening of ice cream, music and conversation. It is a great way to meet new people and reconnect with old friends.

Project Wisdom
At the beginning of the day a positive message is read to the students. The messages are designed to build character, motivate students to do their best, and build community.

Student Council
Our Student Council is very active and involved not only in the school, but also the community. Past donations from our Student Council have benefited the Community Clothes Closet, Harbor House, Hurricane Katrina and Tsunami victims, and the Salvation Army.

Reading Specialist
The addition of a full time reading specialist has allowed for more intensive instruction in reading for students in the primary grades. The Reading Specialist also works collaboratively with K-6 teachers in Communication Arts.

Enrichment Programs
Every year PTA sponsors enrichment programs for our students.

And more.......
Art Club, Grade 1, 2 and 4 class plays, Sock Hop, PTA Roadrunner Reading Club, Ice Cream Social / National Night Out, Country Fair, Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, Choir and Band concerts, Turn off the TV Week, Craft Night,  Intramurals (grades 4 - 6).