WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019

NO SCHOOL - NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES OR ATHLETICS

CONGRATULATIONS:  Congratulations to the 35 Maine West DECA members who competed at the regional competition in Rosemont last Friday. A special shout out to the following DECA members who won a medal for being an overall top 3 in their category: Clara Cupuro, Dawid Cznarik, Steven Sevic, Bailey Saunders, Juhi Soni, Zaid Usman and Malaika Zaidi.

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intramural coming up on Friday, February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday, February 22.

PING PONG:  Ping Pong Intramural's will start on Monday, February 4 in H106 from 3:20-5:30 pm. It is open to any student that is interested in having some fun. No experience necessary. Feel free to bring a friend to hit around with. No equipment needed. You can come and go as you please.

SENIORS:  Are you considering attending Oakton Community College next Fall? Oakton staff will be in the CCRC on Friday, February 8 during lunch periods to help you apply to Oakton Community College or answer any questions you have. Registration is required.  Please check your email for the RSVP form or see Mr. Dailey to sign up.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intramural coming up on Friday, February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday, February 22.

BASEBALL:  Attention all prospective freshmen and sophomore baseball players! If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 30th at 3:20 in L-101. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing badminton on Wednesday, January 30th. The meeting will happen at two different times, before school at 7:40 am or after school at 3:25 in room A209. You can attend either one. Both meetings will last 10 minutes and cover information necessary for tryouts and the upcoming season. Please email Mr. Murin if you have any questions.

Monday, January 28, 2019

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intramural coming up on Friday, February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday, February 22.

BASEBALL:  Attention all prospective freshmen and sophomore baseball players! If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 30th at 3:20 in L-101. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing badminton on Wednesday, January 30th. The meeting will happen at two different times, before school at 7:40 am or after school at 3:25 in room A209. You can attend either one. Both meetings will last 10 minutes and cover information necessary for tryouts and the upcoming season. Please email Mr. Murin if you have any questions.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  Congrats to the following wrestlers who received All-Conference honors:
Conference Champion Zak Chrisovitsiotis
Jake Bellizzi
Ilia Tomov
Isco Isuf
Steve Chrisovitsiotis

Congrats and good luck tonight and next week at the Regional Tournament!

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intramural coming up on Friday, February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday, February 22.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the summer smash hit "The Meg" today after school in L101, the Little Theater. The most feared predator in history...is no longer history.

STUDENTS:  The MCYAF town hall meeting project was rescheduled.  Join us for the information and kick-off meeting on Sunday, January 27 from 1-3:30 pm at Maine South's principal's conference room.  There will be pizza for participants.  All students, 8th through 12th grade are invited to participate.  This year's topic is the legalization of marijuana.  For more information contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

BASEBALL:  Attention all prospective freshmen and sophomore baseball players! If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 30th at 3:20 in L-101. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intramural coming up on Friday February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday February 22.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the summer smash hit "The Meg" this Friday after school in L101, the Little Theater. The most feared predator in history...is no longer history.

STUDENTS:  The MCYAF town hall meeting project was rescheduled.  Join us for the information and kick-off meeting on Sunday, January 27 from 1-3:30 pm at Maine South's principal's conference room.  There will be pizza for participants.  All students, 8th through 12th grade are invited to participate.  This year's topic is the legalization of marijuana.  For more information contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

BASEBALL:  Attention all prospective freshmen and sophomore baseball players! If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting Wednesday, January 30th at 3:20 in L-101. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intramural coming up on Friday February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday February 22.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the summer smash hit "The Meg" this Friday after school in L101, the Little Theater. The most feared predator in history...is no longer history.

STUDENTS:  The MCYAF town hall meeting project was rescheduled.  Join us for the information and kick-off meeting on Sunday, January 27 from 1-3:30 pm at Maine South's principal's conference room.  There will be pizza for participants.  All students, 8th through 12th grade are invited to participate.  This year's topic is the legalization of marijuana.  For more information contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  At the IHSA Bowling Sectional this past Saturday, junior David Roscoe bowled well enough to qualify for the state tournament this coming Friday and Saturday. David had five of his six games over 200, averaging 212.5 for the day. He rolled a high game of 246 and will represent Maine West this weekend. Good Luck, David.

SENIORS:  Mr. Dailey will be running Scholarship Workshops today and tomorrow during 3x, 4x, 5x, and 6x. Before and after school sessions will be available as well. To sign up, check the invite in your email or stop by the CCRC. Registration is required, so sign up today.

STUDENTS:  If you love to dance and want a chance to perform on the Maine West Stage, there will be a dance intraumural coming up on Friday February 22nd. Dancers will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the Orchesis dance show.  Come be a part of this awesome event.  See you all on Friday February 22.

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  Do you need to unwind and play some video games today after school?  Video Game Club will be meeting TODAY after school in the LRC.  Please join your fellow gamers for some fun in the LRC today from 3:30-4:30.

SOFTBALL:  Open gym, in C-wing gym, every Tuesday and Thursday, January 17 through February 21 at 7:00 am.  Freshman tryouts begin February 25 at 3:30 pm and Sophomore-Seniors February 26 at 5:00 pm.  Any questions, please see Coach Dvorak.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

STUDENTS:  MCYAF is going to start preparation for the 2019 Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, January 20th at 1 pm at Maine South in the Principals Conference Room. This year's topic will be marijuana because of the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois. We welcome all levels (8th -12th grade) of students to participate in this project and students can earn a minimum of 20 service hours.  Any interested student should attend the first meeting on Jan 20th or contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

SENIORS:  Do you still need money for college? Come learn about what scholarships are available and how you can apply for them. Mr. Dailey will be running Scholarship Workshops on January 22 and 23 during 3x, 4x, 5x, and 6x. Before and after school sessions will be available as well. To sign up, check the invite in your email or stop by the CCRC. Registration is required, so sign up today.

SOFTBALL:  Open gym, in C-wing gym, every Tuesday and Thursday, January 17 through February 21 at 7:00 am.  Freshman tryouts begin February 25 at 3:30 pm and Sophomore-Seniors February 26 at 5:00 pm.  Any questions, please see Coach Dvorak.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

STUDENTS:  MCYAF is going to start preparation for the 2019 Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, January 20th at 1 pm at Maine South in the Principals Conference Room. This year's topic will be marijuana because of the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois. We welcome all levels (8th -12th grade) of students to participate in this project and students can earn a minimum of 20 service hours.  Any interested student should attend the first meeting on Jan 20th or contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Friday morning at 7:20 in C201 to discuss t-shirts and our upcoming field trip to Medieval Times.

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

SENIORS:  Do you still need money for college? Come learn about what scholarships are available and how you can apply for them. Mr. Dailey will be running Scholarship Workshops on January 22 and 23 during 3x, 4x, 5x, and 6x. Before and after school sessions will be available as well. To sign up, check the invite in your email or stop by the CCRC. Registration is required, so sign up today.

SOFTBALL:  Open gym, in C-wing gym, every Tuesday and Thursday, January 17 through February 21 at 7:00 am.  Freshman tryouts begin February 25 at 3:30 pm and Sophomore-Seniors February 26 at 5:00 pm.  Any questions, please see Coach Dvorak.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019

STUDENTS:  MCYAF is going to start preparation for the 2019 Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, January 20th at 1 pm at Maine South in the Principals Conference Room. This year's topic will be marijuana because of the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois. We welcome all levels (8th -12th grade) of students to participate in this project and students can earn a minimum of 20 service hours.  Any interested student should attend the first meeting on Jan 20th or contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will meet today after school in room B109. All are welcome to come and play.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Friday morning at 7:20 in C201 to discuss t-shirts and our upcoming field trip to Medieval Times.

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

SENIORS:  Do you still need money for college? Come learn about what scholarships are available and how you can apply for them. Mr. Dailey will be running Scholarship Workshops on January 22 and 23 during 3x, 4x, 5x, and 6x. Before and after school sessions will be available as well. To sign up, check the invite in your email or stop by the CCRC. Registration is required, so sign up today.

SOFTBALL:  Open gym, in C-wing gym, every Tuesday and Thursday, January 17 through February 21 at 7:00 am.  Freshman tryouts begin February 25 at 3:30 pm and Sophomore-Seniors February 26 at 5:00 pm.  Any questions, please see Coach Dvorak.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019

STUDENTS:  Today is the second blood drive of the school year. Please make sure you come to
C-wing gym at your sign up time and bring your school ID. If you didn't sign up but want to donate, stop by C-wing gym to see if space is available. Help save lives today by donating!

STUDENTS:  MCYAF is going to start preparation for the 2019 Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, January 20th at 1 pm at Maine South in the Principals Conference Room. This year's topic will be marijuana because of the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois. We welcome all levels (8th -12th grade) of students to participate in this project and students can earn a minimum of 20 service hours.  Any interested student should attend the first meeting on Jan 20th or contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will meet Wednesday after school in room B109. All are welcome to come and play.

STUDENT COUNCIL:  Student Council will meet during all lunch periods today in L101. Please join us during 5X, 5Y, or 5Z as we plan for second semester events. It's never too late to join and we encourage everyone to bring a friend.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Friday morning at 7:20 in C201 to discuss t-shirts and our upcoming field trip to Medieval Times.

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  The Maine West Music Appreciation Society will be meeting in the LRC TODAY at 3:30. Please bring in your favorite music to play for your fellow Warriors and discuss. We'll be playing new and old hits and getting a little loud in the LRC.

SENIORS:  Do you still need money for college? Come learn about what scholarships are available and how you can apply for them. Mr. Dailey will be running Scholarship Workshops on January 22 and 23 during 3x, 4x, 5x, and 6x. Before and after school sessions will be available as well. To sign up, check the invite in your email or stop by the CCRC. Registration is required, so sign up today.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  Saturday, 3 Maine West students took part in the IHSA Bowling Regional competition. All three, Riley Griffin, Vincent Parcelli and David Roscoe represented themselves and Maine West extremely well. David Roscoe took second place in the regional, averaging 212 for the six games and qualified to bowl again this Saturday in the Sectional competition. Congratulations to all three and good luck David.

STUDENTS:  MCYAF is going to start preparation for the 2019 Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 20th at 1pm at Maine South in the Principals Conference Room. This year's topic will be marijuana because of the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois. We welcome all levels (8th -12th grade) of students to participate in this project and students can earn a minimum of 20 service hours.  Any interested student should attend the first meeting on Jan 20th or contact Dr. Teri Collins at 847-858-7090.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will meet Wednesday after school in room B109. All are welcome to come and play.

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

STUDENTS:  Today is the last day to sign up for the blood drive. Stop by the table outside of the cafeteria near the vending machines. Our goal is to get 100 students and staff to sign up to donate blood. The drive is tomorrow in C wing gym.

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  The Maine West Music Appreciation Society will be meeting in the LRC Tuesday at 3:30. Please bring in your favorite music to play for your fellow Warriors and discuss. We will be playing new and old hits and getting a little loud in the LRC.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD:  The Track & Field season begins today at 3:30 for both boys and girls. We'll meet in the indoor track immediately after school. Any athlete interested must complete the 8 to 18 registration via the Maine West Athletic web page AND have an up-to-date physical on file. Physical forms should be brought to the Athletic office.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

STUDENTS:  It is not to late too sign up to donate blood. We are looking for all blood types. If you don't know your blood type, you will find out after the blood drive. It is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15 from 9:30-2:30. Anyone 16 years old or older is allowed to donate.

BOOK CLUB:  Book Club will meet today after school from 3:30-4:15 pm in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Please come join us for snacks and a chat about the books you read over break.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD:  The Track & Field season begins on Monday, January 14th at 3:30 for both boys and girls. We'll meet in the indoor track immediately after school. Any athlete interested must complete the 8 to 18 registration via the Maine West Athletic web page AND have an up-to-date physical on file. Physical forms should be brought to the Athletic office.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

STUDENTS:  The sign up for the blood drive is underway. We are excited to be offering the second blood drive of the school year. It is on Tuesday, January 15 in C wing gym. Sign up outside of the cafeteria with the LifeSource representative.

HARRY POTTER CLUB:  The Harry Potter club will meet today after school in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Come chat about the latest Fantastic Beasts movie.

BOOK CLUB:  Book Club will meet Friday after school from 3:30-4:15 pm in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Please come join us for snacks and a chat about the books you read over break.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD:  The Track & Field season begins on Monday, January 14th at 3:30 for both boys and girls. We'll meet in the indoor track immediately after school. Any athlete interested must complete the 8 to 18 registration via the Maine West Athletic web page AND have an up-to-date physical on file. Physical forms should be brought to the Athletic office.

BADMINTON:  The first open gym opportunity for badminton will happen this Friday morning in spec gym from 6-7:15 am. Enter through the spec gym lobby doors. Be sure to have appropriate shoes for the gym. Grab a friend and come play!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019

STUDENTS: From January 14 through March 22, the fitness center will be open to all students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm on regular school days. Due to the start of the track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

STUDENTS:  Today is the official sign up day for the blood drive. The sign up table is outside of the cafeteria near the vending machines. The blood drive is on Tuesday, January 15th from 9:30-2:30 pm. Any 16 years old needs a permission slip signed by a parent. We hope you start the new year out right by helping save lives!

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB:  The American Sign Language Club will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the LRC in front of the fireplace. There will be food and new signs for the new year. We will also be planning and preparing for our story hours at our local libraries.

HARRY POTTER CLUB:  The Harry Potter club will meet Thursday after school in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Come chat about the latest Fantastic Beasts movie.

BOOK CLUB:  Book Club will meet Friday after school from 3:30-4:15 pm in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Please come join us for snacks and a chat about the books you read over break.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD:  The Track & Field season begins on Monday, January 14th at 3:30 for both boys and girls. We'll meet in the indoor track immediately after school. Any athlete interested must complete the 8 to 18 registration via the Maine West Athletic web page AND have an up-to-date physical on file. Physical forms should be brought to the Athletic office.

BADMINTON:  The first open gym opportunity for badminton will happen this Friday morning in spec gym from 6-7:15 am. Enter through the spec gym lobby doors. Be sure to have appropriate shoes for the gym. Grab a friend and come play!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019

WELCOME BACK!

This year's fall play, "Peter and the Starcatcher" has been selected to perform at state. Missed it the first time around? No worries. Come support the cast TONIGHT at 7 pm when they will remount the show for FREE as a send-off performance ahead of the state festival. Break a leg cast and crew.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB:  The American Sign Language Club will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the LRC in front of the fireplace. There will be food and new signs for the new year. We will also be planning and preparing for our story hours at our local libraries.

HARRY POTTER CLUB:  The Harry Potter club will meet Thursday after school in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Come chat about the latest Fantastic Beasts movie.

BOOK CLUB:  Book Club will meet Friday after school from 3:30-4:15 pm in the LRC in front of the fireplace. Please come join us for snacks and a chat about the books you read over break.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD:  The Girls Track & Field season begins on Monday, January 14th at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic web page.

BOYS TRACK:  Boys Track practice will start next Monday. We will meet after school at the indoor track. Athletes must sign up on 8 - 18 before they begin practicing.

GIRLS SOCCER:  Any girl not currently in another sport, soccer will be holding open gym starting tomorrow morning, Wednesday January 9th at 6 a.m. sharp. Please bring shin guards, long socks and gym shoes!