• (05/21) Graduation/Commencement - NIU Convocation Center @ 5 p.m.
  • (05/24) Finals - One hour early dismissal
  • (05/25) Finals - One hour early dismissal
  • (05/26) Last day of school/One hour early dismissal

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In high school, students often put off many necessary priorities in order to uphold their self established expectations of academic success. Academic success is important, but nothing is more critical than your own health, both mentally and physically. (Cartoon by Lillie Bobé)

Prioritizing your health

By: Executive Staff April 24, 2023

Having a strong work ethic is incredibly important. Being able to work through your different priorities to maintain your expectations of success is critical in life. This being said, in the world of high...

Bad habits and addiction: A taboo that needs to be addressed

Bad habits and addiction: A taboo that needs to be addressed

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist April 23, 2023

Most people have probably done something harmful even though they knew there would be consequences. For example, in the summer, it is common knowledge that wearing sunscreen can help prevent sunburn and...

Sia’s first film, Music, took place amid much controversy due to her lack of knowledge on autism. Sia’s relationship with her muse and lead actress Maddie Ziegler has been viewed as excessive, and concern over Ziegler’s role
arose because of the fact that she is not autistic. (Cartoon by Lillie Bobé)

Acknowledging accountability: Lack of responsibility in celebrity culture

By: Rafika Khan, Opinion 1 Editor April 22, 2023

From the smallest of content creators to household names, celebrities are some of the most respected people in society. Many look up to them due to their wealth or talent, but the way celebrities behave...

Librarian Jessica Parker sits at a desk that also functions as an e-pass station. The library is one of the most visited places in the school throughout the day. Teachers can give a student a pass so that Parker can check the student into the library.

Kaneland High School e-passes

By: Andrew Valentini, Sports and Activities 1 Editor and Broadcast Manager April 20, 2023

Kaneland High School students and staff experienced the introduction of an electronic pass system at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. The passes have received some updates throughout the year,...

The cafeteria and concessions area was supposed to be repurposed into a personalized learning commons. This would have created a center of support, improved traffic flow and a maker space.

Failure of referendum for Kaneland

By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Design and Ads & Business Executive April 20, 2023

During the April 4, 2023, election, a $57.5 million referendum to provide improvements to Kaneland High School failed to pass. The proposed plans included creating a safer and more efficient building through...

Senior Ethan Yost does a handstand on parallel bars at an IHSA gymnastics competition at Hoffman Estates High School
in 2022. Yost maintains a disciplined routine in order to have success in his many different extracurricular activities. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Yost)

Highlighting disciplined lifestyles

By: Jackson Kottmeyer, Feature 1 Editor April 20, 2023

     In today’s fast-paced world filled with instant gratification and distractions like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, finding people who live a truly disciplined lifestyle is increasingly...

The board reviews the proposed additions to the student handbook for the 2023-24 school year. The handbook includes everyone from early childhood to twelfth grade.

Board Meeting 04.10.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist April 11, 2023

     On Monday, April 10, Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 hosted its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. in the sixth-grade team room at Kaneland Harter Middle School. All board...

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The March Episode

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The March Episode

By: Paige Whiteside and Kevin Sigrist March 14, 2023

https://youtu.be/U1JrVjoduLI

District Associate Superintendent Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs shares with the board the reasons for recommending they keep the driver’s education fee at $250. For the 2021-22 school year, Kaneland had 209 students enrolled in driver’s education.

Board Meeting 03.13.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist March 14, 2023

     On Monday, March 13, Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 hosted its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. in the sixth-grade team room at Kaneland Harter Middle School. All board...

Meteorologist Mike Caplan stands on the set of Fox 32s morning show Good Day Chicago. Caplan has worked for WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago since 2015.

Mike Caplan: The life of a television meteorologist

By: Nathan Lapitan, Reporter March 7, 2023

     Meteorologists are known for their work on television, and some that have been on TV are more well-known than others. From the legendary Tom Skilling to a day one meteorologist at some extremely...

Personalized Learning Coordinator Laura Garland gives a presentation on personalization across the district and updates for the Kaneland IgKnight Learning Academy. The presentation included updates, a timeline and the ten tenets of personalized learning in the district.

Board Meeting 02.27.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist February 28, 2023

     On Monday, Feb. 27, Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 hosted its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. in the sixth-grade team room at Kaneland Harter Middle School. All board members...

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The February Episode

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The February Episode

By: Paige Whiteside and Kevin Sigrist February 28, 2023

https://youtu.be/gvOY3__yDrc

Kaneland Education Association President and John Shields Elementary School fourth-grade ELA teacher Kindra Schumacher shares her views on how class size affects students. After she made this public comment, another public comment was made regarding the same topic.

Board Meeting 02.13.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist February 14, 2023

     On Monday, Feb. 13, Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 hosted its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. in the sixth-grade team room at Kaneland Harter Middle School. All board members...

Avatar: The Way of Water plays on a laptop computer. Throughout the film, computer-generated imagery can be seen.

Avatar: The Way of Water | Review

By: Jackson Kottmeyer, Feature 1 Editor February 7, 2023

     Avatar: The Way of Water, known colloquially as Avatar 2, was directed by James Cameron and produced by Jon Landau. It is the second film in a four-part series that follows Jake Sully, played by...

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