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🌱 Patch AM: How Huntley schools are redefining ‘future ready’ for local students

Spotted on the Huntley calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10

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What's up Huntley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntley schools are redefining 'future ready' for local students
  • Can Crystal Lake South slow Huntley's dominant, shutout streak Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• K-12 has a new credibility problem: Future readiness (districtadministration.com) — Huntley Community School District 158 is elevating career and technical education, adding a formal future-readiness goal and offering more than 60 CTE courses in high-demand fields. Local students can even take a Geometry and Construction class that blends math with hands-on building, while the article also explores how districts nationwide are rethinking K-12 success and AI skills.
   

• McHenry County Week 4 IHSA football previews for 2026 (shawlocal.com) — Huntley football fans can look ahead to Friday's home matchup against Crystal Lake South, with the Red Raiders entering at 3-0 after outscoring opponents 162-0. The preview also breaks down key Fox Valley and Kishwaukee River conference games, offering records, standout players, and predictions for nearby McHenry County teams Huntley regularly faces.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shepherd of the Prairie to celebrate 25th anniversary with action, service —Pat Szpekowski, APR Read on Patch
  • Buckhead Meat and Seafood posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate - Food Manufacturing in Hampshire. Apply here.
  • Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Porter in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.

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Ok Huntley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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