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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

STUDENTS:  Have you ever wanted to sing the national anthem at a school assembly or football game? Now's your chance! Auditions for national anthem singers will be held after school on Wednesday, September 4th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the choir room, R207. Please see Mr. Schiffer with any additional questions.

ESPORTS CLUB:  Hey Warrior gamers! If you are interested in being part of the Warrior Esports team, come to B107 after school on Thursday, September 5 for an introductory meeting. There will be a raffle for fabulous prizes.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  For all boys interested in playing basketball this year, there will be a brief informational meeting at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 4th in B Wing Gym. Open gym will follow the meeting. Come prepared to play!

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls interested in playing basketball this year, open gyms will begin tomorrow at 3:30 in spec. Also Friday at 3:30 in c wing. Everyone is welcome!

WRESTLING: Interested in getting stronger this Fall? Come to a wrestling informational meeting and open mat this Wednesday after school in the wrestling room, G116.

SENIOR GIRLS:  Any senior girl interested in playing Powder puff, there will be a meeting today at 3:20 pm in D105.

JUNIORS: The National PSAT/NMSQT test taking place Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am is at Maine East High School (Maine West is not a site). The PSAT/NMSQT is a National Merit qualifier and should not be taken as a practice test for the SAT in the spring. However, it should be taken by any junior who wants to be considered for this recognition. The deadline to register is Friday, September 13th. The cost of the test is $17 paid at the Maine West Bookstore.  More information about arrival time, what to bring to the test, etc. will be sent to those students who register by September 13th.

STUDENTS:  Mrs. Giricz and Mr. Roy are excited to take our Hispanic/Latinx Juniors and Seniors to Oakton for their LATINX TEEN - College Success Program on Thursday, September 17th at 8 am. We will return to school around 2:00 pm.  This conference will have more information about Oakton, their scholarships, and you will learn the benefits of attending a community college. The field trip permission form needs to be completed and signed by September 4th. Eligible students should have received an email with the permission slip and copies are available in the Student Services Office There is no cost for this field trip.  The opportunity to attend this field trip is for the first 40 students who bring in their completed field trip permission form to the counselor's office.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

ESPORTS CLUB:  Hey Warrior gamers! If you are interested in being part of the Warrior Esports team, come to B107 after school on Thursday, September 5 for an introductory meeting. There will be a raffle for fabulous prizes.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Tuesday, September 10th at 7:45 am in C201 to share information for the new year. If you can't make it, see Mr. McClure or Ms. Hendrickson for more information.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  For all boys interested in playing basketball this year, there will be a brief informational meeting at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 4th in B Wing Gym. Open gym will follow the meeting. Come prepared to play!

SENIOR GIRLS:  Any senior girl interested in playing Powder puff, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 3:20 pm in D105.

JUNIORS: The National PSAT/NMSQT test taking place Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am is at Maine East High School (Maine West is not a site). The PSAT/NMSQT is a National Merit qualifier and should not be taken as a practice test for the SAT in the spring. However, it should be taken by any junior who wants to be considered for this recognition. The deadline to register is Friday, September 13th. The cost of the test is $17 paid at the Maine West Bookstore.  More information about arrival time, what to bring to the test, etc. will be sent to those students who register by September 13th.

STUDENTS:  Mrs. Giricz and Mr. Roy are excited to take our Hispanic/Latinx Juniors and Seniors to Oakton for their LATINX TEEN - College Success Program on Thursday, September 17th at 8 am. We will return to school around 2:00 pm.  This conference will have more information about Oakton, their scholarships, and you will learn the benefits of attending a community college. The field trip permission form needs to be completed and signed by September 4th. Eligible students should have received an email with the permission slip and copies are available in the Student Services Office There is no cost for this field trip.  The opportunity to attend this field trip is for the first 40 students who bring in their completed field trip permission form to the counselor's office. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

STUDENTS:  Just a reminder that we have a half day on Friday. Because of that, first period will begin at 7:45 AM on Friday. Once again, first period on Friday will begin at 7:45 AM. Please be sure to be in school on time.

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  Hey Music Lovers!  The Maine West Music Appreciation Society listens to discusses all types of music.  We meet every other Thursday in the LRC.  If you are a fan of hip-hop, rock, soul, funk, jazz, world, classical, pop and anything else that satisfies your ears and moves your soul, please come to an informational meeting in the LRC after school today. See Mr. Greenberg for details.

MATH TEAM: The math team is starting their season with a pizza party after school today in H106. Anyone interested in joining the math team is welcome. We'll give you all the information you'll need about the new season and we'll do our annual class competition. If you have any questions, ask Ms. Levin in room B211.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please complete the application by this Friday, August 30th. The link to the application can be found on the Maine West English Department web page.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  For all boys interested in playing basketball this year, there will be a brief informational meeting at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 4th in B Wing Gym. Open gym will follow the meeting. Come prepared to play!

SENIOR GIRLS:  Any senior girl interested in playing Powder puff, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 3:20 pm in D105.

JUNIORS: The National PSAT/NMSQT test taking place Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am is at Maine East High School (Maine West is not a site). The PSAT/NMSQT is a National Merit qualifier and should not be taken as a practice test for the SAT in the spring. However, it should be taken by any junior who wants to be considered for this recognition. The deadline to register is Friday, September 13th. The cost of the test is $17 paid at the Maine West Bookstore.  More information about arrival time, what to bring to the test, etc. will be sent to those students who register by September 13th.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

STUDENTS:  Just a reminder that we have a half day on Friday. Because of that, first period will begin at 7:45 AM on Friday. Once again, first period on Friday will begin at 7:45 AM. Please be sure to be in school on time.

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  Hey Music Lovers!  The Maine West Music Appreciation Society listens to discusses all types of music.  We meet every other Thursday in the LRC.  If you are a fan of hip-hop, rock, soul, funk, jazz, world, classical, pop and anything else that satisfies your ears and moves your soul, please come to an informational meeting in the LRC at 3:30 this Thursday, August 29. See Mr. Greenberg for details.

MATH TEAM: The math team is starting their season with a pizza party on Thursday after school in room H106. Anyone interested in joining the math team is welcome. We'll give you all the information you'll need about the new season and we'll do our annual class competition. If you have any questions ask Ms. Levin in room B211.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please complete the application by this Friday, August 30th. The link to the application can be found on the Maine West English Department web page.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will have its first meeting of the year after school today in room B109. Come for games, food, and fun!

DECA:  Attention all M.W. students interested in learning and applying skills related to careers and business. The Maine West business organization, DECA, will have their first meeting on Thursday, August 29th before school from 7:45-8:10 in Room D112. During this informational meeting, we will explain what DECA is and why it matters to you, discuss our calendar of events and answer your questions. There is no obligation to join, just come to learn more. We hope to see new and returning DECA members on Thursday morning at 7:45 in D112.

JUNIORS: The National PSAT/NMSQT test taking place Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am is at Maine East High School (Maine West is not a site). The PSAT/NMSQT is a National Merit qualifier and should not be taken as a practice test for the SAT in the spring. However, it should be taken by any junior who wants to be considered for this recognition. The deadline to register is Friday, September 13th. The cost of the test is $17 paid at the Maine West Bookstore.  More information about arrival time, what to bring to the test, etc. will be sent to those students who register by September 13th.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you play music? Tell jokes? Sing songs? Perform magic or have a talent you would like to share with the rest of Warrior community?  If so, the LRC is looking to speak to you.
The LRC Performance Series welcomes all performers to show your talent to a captive LRC audience on designated mornings before class begins.  Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC for more information.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please complete the application by this Friday, August 30th. The link to the application can be found on the Maine West English Department web page.

VIDEO GAMERS: Video Game Club will meet after school today in the LRC. This will be an informational meeting to let you know how the club operates and what's expected as members of the club.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 28 in room B109 at 3:30 pm. Come for games, food, and fun!

DECA:  Attention all M.W. students interested in learning and applying skills related to careers and business. The Maine West business organization, DECA, will have their first meeting on Thursday, August 29th before school from 7:45-8:10 in Room D112. During this informational meeting, we will explain what DECA is and why it matters to you, discuss our calendar of events and answer your questions. There is no obligation to join, just come to learn more. We hope to see new and returning DECA members on Thursday morning at 7:45 in D112.

JUNIORS: The National PSAT/NMSQT test taking place Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am is at Maine East High School (Maine West is not a site). The PSAT/NMSQT is a National Merit qualifier and should not be taken as a practice test for the SAT in the spring. However, it should be taken by any junior who wants to be considered for this recognition. The deadline to register is Friday, September 13th. The cost of the test is $17 paid at the Maine West Bookstore.  More information about arrival time, what to bring to the test, etc. will be sent to those students who register by September 13th.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you play music? Tell jokes? Sing songs? Perform magic or have a talent you would like to share with the rest of Warrior community?  If so, the LRC is looking to speak to you.
The LRC Performance Series welcomes all performers to show your talent to a captive LRC audience on designated mornings before class begins.  Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC for more information.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in applying to the National English Honor Society can find the application on the Maine West English Department page.  Applications are due on Friday, August 30th.  Email Mrs. Marshall with any questions.

VIDEO GAMERS: Video Game Club will meet Tuesday, August 27 in the LRC at 3:30 pm. This will be an informational meeting to let you know how the club operates and what's expected as members of the club.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 28 in room B109 at 3:30 pm. Come for games, food, and fun!

DECA:  Attention all M.W. students interested in learning and applying skills related to careers and business. The Maine West business organization, DECA, will have their first meeting on Thursday, August 29th before school from 7:45-8:10 in Room D112. During this informational meeting, we will explain what DECA is and why it matters to you, discuss our calendar of events and answer your questions. There is no obligation to join, just come to learn more. We hope to see new and returning DECA members on Thursday morning at 7:45 in D112.

JUNIORS: The National PSAT/NMSQT test taking place Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 am is at Maine East High School (Maine West is not a site). The PSAT/NMSQT is a National Merit qualifier and should not be taken as a practice test for the SAT in the spring. However, it should be taken by any junior who wants to be considered for this recognition. The deadline to register is Friday, September 13th. The cost of the test is $17 paid at the Maine West Bookstore.  More information about arrival time, what to bring to the test, etc. will be sent to those students who register by September 13th.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you play music? Tell jokes? Sing songs? Perform magic or have a talent you would like to share with the rest of Warrior community?  If so, the LRC is looking to speak to you.
The LRC Performance Series welcomes all performers to show your talent to a captive LRC audience on designated mornings before class begins.  Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC for more information.

STUDENTS:  Have you ever wanted to sing the national anthem at a school assembly or football game? Now's your chance! Auditions for national anthem singers will be held after school on Wednesday, August 28th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the choir room, R207. Please see Mr. Schiffer with any additional questions.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in applying to the National English Honor Society can find the application on the Maine West English Department page.  Applications are due on Friday, August 30th.  Email Mrs. Marshall with any questions.

MOVIE CLUB:  Come one, come all! Movie Club will have its first meeting today in the Little theater (L101). We will be showing the smash hit "Avengers: Endgame". Nothing can prepare you for the end.

VIDEO GAMERS: Video Game Club will meet Tuesday, August 27 in the LRC at 3:30 pm. This will be an informational meeting to let you know how the club operates and what's expected as members of the club.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game Club will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 28 in room B109 at 3:30 pm. Come for games, food, and fun!

DECA:  Attention all M.W. students interested in learning and applying skills related to careers and business. The Maine West business organization, DECA, will have their first meeting on Thursday, August 29th before school from 7:45-8:10 in Room D112. During this informational meeting, we will explain what DECA is and why it matters to you, discuss our calendar of events and answer your questions. There is no obligation to join, just come to learn more. We hope to see new and returning DECA members on Thursday morning at 7:45 in D112.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you play music? Tell jokes? Sing songs? Perform magic or have a talent you would like to share with the rest of Warrior community?  If so, the LRC is looking to speak to you.
The LRC Performance Series welcomes all performers to show your talent to a captive LRC audience on designated mornings before class begins.  Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC for more information.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in applying to the National English Honor Society can find the application on the Maine West English Department page.  Applications are due on Friday, August 30th.  Email Mrs. Marshall with any questions.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council is having their first meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in E108. Do you want to help plan assemblies, dances and many more FUN events?  Join student council. All are welcome.

LATINX CLUB (formerly Hispanic Student Club): Latinx Club (formally Hispanic Student Club) will have their first meeting today after school in the Family Center (at the end of the L wing). We will have meetings every Thursday after school and they are open to all.

MOVIE CLUB:  Come one, come all! Movie Club will have its first meeting this Friday in the Little theater (L101). We will be showing the smash hit "Avengers: Endgame". Nothing can prepare you for the end.

VIDEO GAMERS: Video Game Club will meet Tuesday, August 27 in the LRC at 3:30 pm. This will be an informational meeting to let you know how the club operates and what's expected as members of the club.
BASEBALL:  If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting today at 3:20 in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in applying to the National English Honor Society can find the application on the Maine West English Department page.  Applications are due on Friday, August 30th.  Email Mrs. Marshall with any questions.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council is having their first meeting Friday, August 23 at 7:30 am in E108. Do you want to help plan assemblies, dances and many more FUN events?  Join student council. All are welcome.

VOICE FOR THE NAMELESS:  Voice For The Nameless is Maine West's human rights club. Voice For The Nameless will hold its first meeting this Friday morning at 7:15 am in H106. We hope you will join us and learn more about the club and how to get involved.

STUDENTS:  Do you play music? Tell jokes? Sing songs? Perform magic or have a talent you would like to share with the rest of Warrior community?  If so, the LRC is looking to speak to you.
The LRC Performance Series welcomes all performers to show your talent to a captive LRC audience on designated mornings before class begins.  Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC for more information.

BASEBALL:  If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting Thursday August 22nd at 3:20 in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019

STUDENTS:  Attention all future radio DJs, filmmakers, sports broadcasters and editors. WMTH, Maine West's student radio and TV broadcasting club, is having its first meeting of the year TODAY at 3:30 pm in R209. If you have any interest in TV and radio broadcasting or free snacks, we hope to see you there! Check in with Ms. Orr in R209 for more details.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in applying to National English Honor Society can find the application on the Maine West English Department page beginning Tuesday, August 20th.  Applications will be due on Friday, August 30th.  Email Mrs. Marshall with any questions.

BASEBALL:  If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting Thursday August 22nd at 3:20 in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019

STUDENTS:  Attention all future radio DJs, filmmakers, sports broadcasters and editors. WMTH, Maine West's student radio and TV broadcasting club, is having its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 20th at 3:30 pm in R209. If you have any interest in TV and radio broadcasting or free snacks, we hope to see you there! Check in with Ms. Orr in R209 for more details.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in applying to National English Honor Society can find the application on the Maine West English Department page beginning on Tuesday, August 20th.  Applications will be due on Friday, August 30th.  Email Mrs. Marshall with any questions.

BASEBALL:  If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there is an informational meeting Thursday August 22nd at 3:20 in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019

STUDENTS:  Attention all future radio DJs, filmmakers, sports broadcasters and editors. WMTH, Maine West's student radio and TV broadcasting club, is having its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 20th at 3:30 pm in R209. If you have any interest in TV and radio broadcasting or free snacks, we hope to see you there! Check in with Ms. Orr in R209 for more details.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in becoming members of National English Honor Society should attend an informational meeting on Friday, August 16th at 7:30 in the morning in H106. More information about requirements to become a member will be provided at the meeting.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019

STUDENTS:  Attention all future radio DJs, filmmakers, sports broadcasters and editors. WMTH, Maine West's student radio and TV broadcasting club, is having its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 20th at 3:30 pm in R209. If you have any interest in TV and radio broadcasting or free snacks, we hope to see you there! Check in with Ms. Orr in R209 for more details.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in becoming members of National English Honor Society should attend an informational meeting on Friday, August 16th at 7:30 in the morning in H106. More information about requirements to become a member will be provided at the meeting.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in becoming members of National English Honor Society should attend an informational meeting on Friday, August 16th at 7:30 in the morning in H106. More information about requirements to become a member will be provided at the meeting.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in becoming members of National English Honor Society should attend an informational meeting on Friday, August 16th at 7:30 in the morning in H106. More information about requirements to become a member will be provided at the meeting.

WMTH EXEC BOARD: We will have a brief meeting today, August 13th at 3:45 pm to discuss plans for the upcoming year. There will be ice cream! Please see Ms. Orr if you have questions.

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019

WELCOME FRESHMEN!


NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in becoming members of National English Honor Society should attend an informational meeting on Friday, August 16th at 7:30 in the morning in H106. More information about requirements to become a member will be provided at the meeting.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019

First Day of School for Freshmen Set for August 12


The first day of school for freshmen at Maine West is set for Monday, August 12.

All students will report to school on Tuesday, August 13.