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Registration Fees FAQ

How much are registration fees for the 2026-2027 school year?
Registration fees for students vary by grade level. See below: 

  • Early Childhood: $115 per student

  • Elementary School: $175 per student

  • Middle School: $205 per student

  • High School: $240 per student

Have registration fees increased since last year?
Huntley 158 has maintained the same student fee structure for more than a decade in an effort to keep costs as affordable as possible for families. As a result, our fees have remained significantly lower than those of neighboring school districts.

Due to rising costs and to help sustain quality educational programs and extracurricular opportunities for students, coupled with a decrease in state funding, the District increased student fees for the 2026-27 school year.   

What do registration fees cover?
Registration fees cover essential consumable and curricular materials, including textbooks, workbooks, supplies, as well as access to technology, such as Chromebooks. 

Will I receive an invoice for registration fees?
Yes. Invoices will be mailed and sent electronically to all families in early June. Invoices are also posted in Powerschool Parent Portal accounts.  

When are registration fees due?
Registration fees are due by October 1 of the current school year. 

What if I pay my registration fee after October 1?
Payments made after October 1st will incur a $50 late fee. 

How do I pay my registration fee?
Starting July 1, 2026, registration fees will be paid through the Powerschool Parent Portal. By logging into the Powerschool Parent Portal, parents/guardians will be able to view account balances, monitor fee activity, access invoices, retrieve payment receipts, and make payments — all in one convenient location. Click the link for a brief video on how to pay registration fees online. 

Note: Parents/guardians must have set up their Powerschool Parent Portal and Web Store account to pay registration fees. See below for instructions. 

Note: While payments can still be paid by going directly to the Web Store, parents/guardians will be prompted to log into their Powerschool Parent Portal first. Should you choose to start from the Web Store, click the gray tile called Powerschool Fees (formerly Registration Fees).

Credit cards are accepted for online payment. A service fee* will be applied to credit card transactions to cover the fee charged by credit card companies. Registration fees also can be paid in cash or by check. Checks should be made payable to Huntley Community School District 158 and can be mailed to Huntley Community School District 158, Attn: Registration Department, 650 Dr. John Burkey Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102. 

*Credit card service fees will be waived if payment is made online prior to July 1, 2026. 

Is it possible to have registration fees waived?
Yes, if a fee waiver form is submitted and approved. Fees that may be waived include but are not limited to: registration fees, textbooks and other instructional materials, and drivers education. 

Where can I find fee waiver forms?
Fee waiver forms can be found on the Forms page of the district website under Registration and Food Services. Note: Fee waivers do not carry over from prior school years. Fee waiver forms are available in July and must be filled out annually.

How do I submit fee waiver forms?
Fee waiver forms can be dropped off or mailed to Huntley Community School District 158, Attn: Fee Waiver Department, 650 Dr. John Burkey Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102.

Is it possible to request a payment plan for registration fees?
Yes. Fees may be paid in four monthly installments, June through September. To request a payment plan beyond October 1st, please contact Mark Altmayer, Chief Financial Officer, at maltmayer@district158.org.