STUDENTS: For 60 years, the Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of students at Maine West. Covering everything from student trends, to Maine West life, to national and global issues, the award-winning Westerner keeps students informed about their world. If you'd like help shape the way students see the world and be part of next year's Westerner digital or print staff, applications are due Thursday, February 21 for writers, photographers, artists and editors. Questions? Talk to any editor or Mrs. McGowan in C200A for more information. To apply, applications are available online at MWwesterner.com
STUDENTS: Student Council will be meeting during lunch periods today. If you are planning on running for Student Council, please plan to be there. You won't want to miss it.
STUDENTS: The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.
STUDENTS: Do you love to dance? Do you love to perform? Come to the Intramural dance workshop on Friday, February 22nd. You will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the Orchesis Show this year. We will meet in the dance studio (G-112) after school on Friday the 22nd.
CHESS TEAM: Are you interested in playing competitive chess? Then go to the Chess Team informational meeting Thursday in L-lounge at 3:30 right after school. Boards will be set up to play, so bring your friends!
POLISH CLUB: Please meet tomorrow, Wednesday morning at 7:10 am in B113 to discuss plans for International Celebration.
AP STUDENTS: Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.
ACCOUNTING CLUB: Do you have a job? If so, did you know that you may entitled to an income tax refund? Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.
GIRLS WATER POLO: If you are interested in joining girls water polo, the first practice is Monday, February 25 at 5:30 pm in the pool. Please register on 8-18.
ALL ATHLETES: Registration for Spring Sports is now open. Most sports begin on Monday, February 25th. EVERYONE must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Office and be registered in "8 to 18" before being allowed to tryout for a sport. After completing the 8 to 18 registration, you will receive an email telling you when and where to meet for your sports' tryouts.
