Hello Mackeben Families,
Patriots Day is a great time to honor and celebrate the contributions of first responders and veterans. These individuals play crucial roles in keeping our communities safe and protecting our freedoms.
- First Responders—like police officers, firefighters, nurses and paramedics—are often the first to arrive in emergencies, putting their lives on the line to help others. Their bravery and dedication are truly commendable.
- Veterans have served in the military, making sacrifices to defend our country and its values. Their service and commitment deserve recognition and gratitude.
Our Patriots Day assembly will honor First Responders and Veterans for their service and sacrifices.
Patriots Day Assembly
Please complete this form if you or a relative will be a visitor at our Patriots Day celebration on Wednesday, September 11th from 8:40-9:30am. As a school we will be in the gym, stay the Pledge of Allegiance and sing some patriotic songs. Our visitors will be recognized for their service.
Shining Bright - Staff Member of the Week
Mrs. Jody Hilbrant
Jody, also affectionately known as “Mrs. H.”, has been with our district for 14 years - 13 of them full time here at Mackeben. For 12 of those years she was a lunchroom supervisor, and was eventually placed in the lead role. During the 2017-18 school year Jody won Mackeben’s Exemplary School Employee Award. During covid she provided great help to our nurse with inputting data.
Mrs. H is very caring - she cares about and loves all of the students and staff. She is dedicated to doing the best job she can do, and is always here to do it. Every day she makes everyone who enters our office feel welcome. She’s a great listener and problem solver - which leads into her being meticulous and detail oriented. All of those qualities and abilities help her to shine bright and stand out.
On a personal level, Mrs. H is a supportive mother to her 2 daughters, Reagan and Taylor, and her 3 furbabies, Flynn, Cheeto and Luna. She, and her husband Randy will be celebrating their 35th anniversary this year.
Mrs. Hilbrant is a essential team member in the office and we are thankful to work along side her each day.
Mackeben Read-a-Thon
Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday September 23rd and goes through October 11th
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323830313539/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Top earners of $250 or more will receive a very exclusive Mackeben Read-a-Thon T-shirt!!!!
Huntley 158 Virtual Bulletin Board
Huntley 158 Virtual Bulletin Board
The Huntley 158 Virtual Bulletin Board (VBB) is a way to connect Huntley 158 families with enrichment and educational events and programs in the community. This year, rather than receiving a separate email, families can find these opportunities on the district’s Virtual Bulletin Board webpage in our weekly newsletter. We encourage you to click the link and check out what’s happening for students and families in the community!
To submit a program or event for inclusion on the Huntley 158 VBB, organizations must be not-for-profit or a taxing body based in Huntley 158 boundaries or a surrounding community. Please email your event flyer in PNG or PDF format to kimoore@district158.org and include "VBB" in the subject line. To ensure accessibility for all, flyers must be accompanied by a brief description of your event that includes the name of your event, date, time, location, call to action/website link (if applicable) as well as contact information. Thank you!
Special Events
- 24-25 Huntley 158 Calendar
- September 10th - PTA Meeting 6:00pm
- September 11th - Patriots Day Assembly 9:00am *Please Complete the Patriots Day Visitor Form*
- September 12th - Square Barn Shuffle at PE
- September 24th - Early Release
- September 27th - Fall Picture Day
- September 29th-October 11th - Read-a-Thon Fundraiser
- October 7th - Fire Safety Assembly
- October 10th - Literacy/Math Night 5-7pm
- October 11th - No School - Institute Day
Mackeben Information
Address - 800 Dr. John Burkey Dr. Algonquin, IL 60102
Main Office Phone Number - 847-659-3400
Attendance Number - 847-659-3411
Marcie Marzullo - Principal
847-659-3401
Abbe Colantonio - Assistant Principal
847-659-3402
Jessica Palmer - Special Education Coordinator
847-659-3573