Marlowe Middle Students Walk with Teagan

Students and teachers are holding a walk-a-thon for Opening Doors with Teagan.

  Hundreds of Marlowe Middle School students and teachers will be walking in a 24-hour walk-a-thon for children like Teagan Haniszewski, a Huntley girl who has overcome brain cancer and whose family has started a nonprofit called Opening Doors with Teagan.   “The school has rallied around the foundation, it’s just an amazing thing,” Teagan’s mother, Carly said. Students will gather at the school, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills, Thursday for a kick off at 3:15 p.m. Seven-year-old Teagan will join students for an opening lap. The walk-a-thon raises fund for the foundation, which helps children with brain tumors and other traumas. Teams will rotate to make sure someone from each team is always walking. Opening Doors with Teagan was …

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Drug Abuse Presentation at Marlowe to Offer Tips to Parents

The community educational presentation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Marlowe Middle School in Lake iin the Hills.

Drug use and abuse will take center stage at a community educational presentation next week at Marlowe Middle School. The presentation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the Marlowe Middle School gym, 9625 Haligus Road in Lake in the Hills. The Lake in the Hills Police Department will present information on topics, such as, drug trends, drug identification, synthetic drug updates and recognizing the signs of drug use. Tools and resources for parents will also be available.  "The presentation is to inform both parents and students in the community about drug use, current trends and how to stay away from drugs," according to the press release.

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Huntley Police: Back to School Safe Driving Tips

Police ask motorists to slow down and drive safely.

  Huntley police have been out conducting a back to school drive safely campaign on Haligus and Scott roads near the spot a Marlowe Middle School student was struck by a car last spring. Deputy Chief Todd Fulton said officers were out this week passing fliers with information on safe driving. Huntley police,  like law enforcement agencies throughout the country, are trying to get the message to drive cautiously as children head back to school. But the message should resonate even more for motorists using Haligus Road. A 12-year-old student was struck as he tried to cross Haligus Road last spring. The boy, named Nick, suffered a fractured pelvis, fractured skull and cuts. Nick was unable to play his summer sports because he was recovering …

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Accident Victim's Mom Hopes Awareness Campaign Makes Difference

Huntley police launch effort to alert motorists and pedestrians to be careful at Haligus Road and Scott Drive where a car struck a 12-year-old.

The Southwind mom of two never knew how bad traffic at Haligus Road and Scott Drive could be in the morning, as school buses and Marlowe Middle School students converge on the campus. Michelle learned just how dangerous it is one spring morning when she received a call from Marlowe staff telling her that her 12-year-old son, Nick, had been in an accident. Nick’s accident helped spur parents, police and school officials to come together to make the intersection safer. Thursday, Huntley police will launch a public awareness campaign to remind motorist and pedestrians to be careful. “My hope would be they make it safer to be there,” said Michelle, who asked her family’s last name not be used. Terrible Accident Nick was walking to school, as …

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Marlowe Staff to Host End of Year 'All Star' Showcase

Fun is the buzzword at this event for District 158 families.

While teachers may not be fond of it, Marlowe Middle School students love the Teacher Pie-in-the Face booth at the “All Star” Showcase—now in its seventh year. This year’s “All Star Showcase” is being held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the school, 9625 Haligus Road in Lake in the Hills. The showcase features student displays, musical performances, and fun-filled games and activities for families. Admission is free and tickets for various games, activities and food are 50 cents each. Popular event include such activities as: Soccer Kick, Big Bounce Inflatables, Human Foosball, ping-pong and a Cookie Walk. In addition, there will be amazing student performances in the auditorium from the Honors Choir, Jazz Band, 8th Grade Choir…

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Intersection Safety an Issue Following Marlowe Middle School Accident

Intersection Safety Questioned Following Marlowe Middle School Accident

Intersection Safety An Issue After Car Hits Student

Parents were successful last fall in changing speed limit but safety remains a concern.

Last fall, parents asked the village of Huntley to help make the intersection of Haligus and Scott roads safer for school children. Three students were struck by a car at the intersection four years ago, Catherine Vander told the village board. “Is this what we are waiting to happen?” she said. “Another injury or even worse, a death?” It happened again Friday when a 12-year-old boy was hit by a car. Huntley police said the Marlowe Middle School student was taken to Centegra Hospital-Woodstock then transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Neither Huntley police nor Consolidated School District 158 released information Friday about the student’s identity or condition. District 158 Superintendent Dr. John Burkey said …

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Child Hit by Car on Haligus

Marlowe Middle School student struck Friday morning as he crossed the street going to school.

  A Marlowe Middle School student was hit by a car Friday morning at the Haligus Road school campus, authorities said. The 12-year-old was crossing the street near the campus, 9625 Haligus Road, around 7 a.m. when he was hit by a car traveling northbound, Huntley Deputy Chief Michael Klunk said. Huntley firefighters took the boy to Woodstock Memorial Hospital and he was later taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. His condition was unknown, but Huntley fire authorities said his injuries were not life-threatening. No tickets were issued.

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Police to Speak at Marlowe on Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Police to Speak at Marlowe on Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

LITH, Huntley Cops to Teach Parents About Dangers of Synthetic/Designer Drugs

Local police departments hosting presentation April 12 at Marlowe Middle School for families.

  Have you heard of K2, ‘Incense’, ‘Spice,’ Bath Salts, Ivory Wave, Vanilla Sky, or Purple Irises? Did you know that these are all forms of synthetic/designer drugs that have become popular among teens? The consequences of using these designer drugs range from severe illness, labored breathing and rapid heartbeats to extreme paranoia and delusions, and in some cases even death. In an effort to educate and protect students, Marlowe Middle School will host a presentation conducted by the Lake in the Hills Police Department, in conjunction with the Huntley and Algonquin Police Departments, on the dangers and deceptive marketing of these and other new synthetic/designer drugs. Headed up by D.A.R.E. Officer Pete Albanese of the Lake in the …

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