MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society will have a holiday bake sale in front of the student cafeteria on Friday, December 6th before school and during periods 3-7.  Come get some yummy treats.

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in front of the student cafeteria.

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Do you have a job and have to file a tax return next year? Are you looking for an activity to get involved with? Then Accounting Club may be for you! Accounting Club's focus is to teach members how to prepare a basic individual tax return. Members will become certified by the IRS and that looks great on applications and resumes, and is a valuable life skill. Two informational meetings for those interested in learning more about Accounting Club will be held before school on Wednesday, December 4 from 7:45-8:10 in D112 OR after school on Thursday, December 5 from 3:25-3:45 in D112.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD:  There will be an important informational meeting on Monday, December 9th in G-102 for any girl interested in joining the Track & Field team. Please keep in mind that the season begins January 21st.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join Environmental Club after school today in A104. We'll talk about fundraising and our upcoming Forest Preserve Volunteering.

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Fashion & Cosmetology Club will be hosting a DIY scrunchie workshop on Tuesday, December 3 after school in C108. Learn how to make a scrunchie in less than an hour. This is open to all students and supplies will be provided.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) CLUB:  Interested in American Sign Language? Join the Maine West ASL Club! Our first meeting is after school, Thursday, December 5th, in front of the fireplace in the LRC.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  Congratulations to the following students who won awards at the District 211 Turkey Tournament this past Saturday for our Speech Team.
         Meghna Pillai and Kaya Socha took third place in Humorous Duet Acting
         Lucielle Aponte Arcos took 6th place in Poetry

SENIORS:  Don't forget that if you have not had time to file your FAFSA, we are here to help! Monica from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be in the CCRC today during periods 3-6. Feel free to stop by during your free period.

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society will have a holiday bake sale in front of the student cafeteria on Friday, December 6th before school and during periods 3-7.  Come get some yummy treats.

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in the front of the student cafeteria.

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Do you have a job and have to file a tax return next year? Are you looking for an activity to get involved with? Then Accounting Club may be for you! Accounting Club's focus is to teach members how to prepare a basic individual tax return. Members will become certified by the IRS and that looks great on applications and resumes, and is a valuable life skill. Two informational meetings for those interested in learning more about Accounting Club will be held before school on Wednesday, December 4 from 7:45-8:10 in D112 OR after school on Thursday, December 5 from 3:25-3:45 in D112.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  Congratulations to Freshmen Michelle Kaner who placed 6th in the 100 backstroke at this weekends IHSA State swimming and diving championships. Michelle has earned 1st team all state and a new school record.

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in the front of the student cafeteria.

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Do you have a job and have to file a tax return next year? Are you looking for an activity to get involved with? Then Accounting Club may be for you! Accounting Club's focus is to teach members how to prepare a basic individual tax return. Members will become certified by the IRS and that looks great on applications and resumes, and is a valuable life skill. Two informational meetings for those interested in learning more about Accounting Club will be held  before school on Wednesday, December 4 from 7:45-8:10 in D112 OR after school on Thursday, December 5 from 3:25-3:45 in D112.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in the front of the student cafeteria.

BOYS WATER POLO:  Anyone interested in joining the Boy's Water Polo Team is invited to meet today at 3:30 at the pool.

WRESTLING:  The Wrestling team begins their season tonight in spec gym for their Blue and Gold Scrimmage. Come out for this free event at 6 pm to support our wrestlers!

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club is meeting after school today in L101 to  show the smash action hit, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Do you have a job and have to file a tax return next year? Are you looking for an activity to get involved with? Then Accounting Club may be for you! Accounting Club's focus is to teach members how to prepare a basic individual tax return. Members will become certified by the IRS and that looks great on applications and resumes, and is a valuable life skill. Two informational meetings for those interested in learning more about Accounting Club will be held  before school on Wednesday, December 4 from 7:45-8:10 in D112 OR after school on Thursday, December 5 from 3:25-3:45 in D112.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in the front of the student cafeteria.

BOYS WATER POLO:  Anyone interested in joining the Boy's Water Polo Team is invited to meet on Friday, November 22 at 3:30 at the pool.

WRESTLING:  The Wrestling team will begin their season this Friday, November 22, in spec gym for their Blue and Gold Scrimmage. Come out for this free event at 6 pm to support our wrestlers!

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will show the smash action hit, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.   We will meet in the little theater after school this Friday.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in the front of the student cafeteria.

BOYS WATER POLO:  Anyone interested in joining the Boys Water Polo Team is invited to meet on Friday, November 22 at 3:30 at the pool.

DECA:  Our November meeting will be held before school this Wednesday, November 20 from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in D112. In addition, please submit your Lou Malnati's money in the bookstore by 3:30 this Friday, November 22. Finally, there will be a study session at the Des Plaines Public Library this Sunday, November 24 from 3-5 p.m. in the 3rd floor commons to work on your written events or role plays.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019

STUDENTS:  The National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for Toys for Tots from December 6 through December 13.  Please donate any gently used children's books.  There will be bins in the LRC and in the front of the student cafeteria.

SENIORS:  If you have not filed your FAFSA yet, we are here to help! Monica from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be in the CCRC today during periods 3-6.  Feel free to stop by during your free period.

BOYS WATER POLO:  Anyone interested in joining the Boys Water Polo Team is invited to meet on Friday, November 22 at 3:30 at the pool.

DECA:  Our November meeting will be held before school this Wednesday, November 20 from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in D112. In addition, please submit your Lou Malnati's money in the bookstore by 3:30 this Friday, November 22. Finally, there will be a study session at the Des Plaines Public Library this Sunday, November 24 from 3-5 p.m. in the 3rd floor commons to work on your written events or role plays.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  Congratulations to Michelle Kaner on her sectional championships in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke at this weekends IHSA sectional meet. Both were school records and she has qualified for this weekends state meet. Good luck Michelle!


SENIORS:  If you have not filed your FAFSA yet, we are here to help! Tomorrow, Monica from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be in the CCRC during periods 3-6. Stop by the CCRC today for a list of what you will need to bring with you.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join Environmental Club after school today in A104. We will be designing and/or picking club shirt designs and discussing forest preserve volunteer dates.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot is today after school.
You can sign up in the bookstore today before noon or
in the spec foyer after school. 
Dress warm.  We will have hot chocolate ready
when you finish.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm.  We will meet in the spec gym foyer immediately after school.  You can sign up in the bookstore or at the race.  The cost is $10 if you want a t-shirt.  The cost is $3 or 5 canned goods if you do not want a t-shirt.  All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines food pantry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Piha or your PE teacher.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm.  We will meet in the spec gym foyer immediately after school.  You can sign up in the bookstore or at the race.  The cost is $10 if you want a t-shirt.  The cost is $3 or 5 canned goods if you do not want a t-shirt.  All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines food pantry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Piha or your PE teacher.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm.  We will meet in the spec gym foyer immediately after school.  You can sign up in the bookstore or at the race.  The cost is $10 if you want a t-shirt.  The cost is $3 or 5 canned good if you do not want a t-shirt.  All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines food pantry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Piha or your PE teacher.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  Boys basketball tryouts begin today. Freshmen tryouts are in C-Wing Gym at 3:30 pm. Sophomore tryouts are in Spec Gym, Side A at 3:30 pm. Varsity tryouts will be in Spec Gym at 6 pm.

GIRLS BOWLING:  There will be an informational meeting for girls bowling today after school in A107. Please see Mrs. Comiskey if you are unable to attend the meeting.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm.  We will meet in the spec gym foyer immediately after school.  You can sign up in the bookstore or at the race.  The cost is $10 if you want a t-shirt.  The cost is $3 or 5 canned good if you do not want a t-shirt.  All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines food pantry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Piha or your PE teacher.

GYMNASTICS:  If you are interested in gymnastics, there is open gym today from 4:00-5:30 pm in A-Wing gym.  Tryouts are November 11 from 3:45-6:00 pm in A-wing gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical. If you are still participating in another sport, please contact Coach Harrison as soon as possible.

FRESHMAN BASEBALL: Attention all freshmen interested in playing baseball this spring! There is an informational meeting today right after school in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  Boys basketball tryouts begin Monday, November 11th. Freshmen tryouts are in C-Wing Gym at 3:30 pm. Sophomore tryouts are in Spec Gym, Side A at 3:30 pm. Varsity tryouts will be in Spec Gym at 6 pm.

GIRLS BOWLING:  There will be an informational meeting for girls bowling on Monday, November 11th after school in A107. Please see Mrs. Comiskey if you are unable to attend the meeting.

BODY IMPROVEMENT CLUB:  Want to get strong and fit but don't know where to start? Join the Body Improvement Club today after school at G102! All students are welcome!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm.  We will meet in the spec gym foyer immediately after school.  You can sign up in the bookstore or at the race.  The cost is $10 if you want a t-shirt.  The cost is $3 or 5 canned good if you do not want a t-shirt.  All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines food pantry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Piha or your PE teacher.

POLISH CLUB:  All current and new Polish club members, kindly join us at our next meeting Friday morning at 7:45 am in B113.

WRESTLING:  Come to wrestling open mats in the wrestling room, G116, Thursday after school. We will also have a wrestling informational meeting on Thursday before open mat begins. No experience required. See you there and bring a friend!

GYMNASTICS:  If you are interested in gymnastics, there is open gym today and Friday from 4:00-5:30 pm in A-Wing gym.  Tryouts are November 11 from 3:45-6:00 pm in A-wing gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical. If you are still participating in another sport, please contact Coach Harrison as soon as possible.

BOYS SWIMMING:  If you are interested in Boys Swim/Dive Team, there is a meeting today in G102 from 3:30-4:00 pm.

FRESHMAN BASEBALL: Attention all freshmen interested in playing baseball this spring! There is an informational meeting this Friday right after school in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  Boys basketball tryouts begin Monday, November 11th. Freshmen tryouts are in C-Wing Gym at 3:30 pm. Sophomore tryouts are in Spec Gym, Side A at 3:30 pm. Varsity tryouts will be in Spec Gym at 6 pm.

GIRLS BOWLING:  There will be an informational meeting for girls bowling on Monday, November 11th after school in A107. Please see Mrs. Comiskey if you are unable to attend the meeting.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm.  We will meet in the spec gym foyer immediately after school.  You can sign up in the bookstore or at the race.  The cost is $10 if you want a t-shirt.  The cost is $3 or 5 canned good if you do not want a t-shirt.  All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines food pantry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Piha or your PE teacher.

POLISH CLUB:  All current and new Polish club members, kindly join us at our next meeting on Friday, November 8th at 7:45 am in B113.

WRESTLING:  Come to wrestling open mats in the wrestling room, G116 on Thursday after school this week. We will also have a wrestling informational meeting on Thursday before open mat begins. No experience required. See you there and bring a friend!

GYMNASTICS:  If you are interested in gymnastics there is open gym today, Thursday and Friday this week from 4:00-5:30 pm in A-Wing gym.  Tryouts are November 11 from 3:45-6:00 pm in A-wing gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical. If you are still participating in another sport, please contact Coach Harrison as soon as possible.

BOYS SWIMMING:  If you are interested in Boys Swim/Dive Team, there is a meeting in G102 on Thursday, November 7 from 3:30-4:00 pm.

FRESHMAN BASEBALL: Attention all freshmen interested in playing baseball this spring! There is an informational meeting this Friday, November 8th right after school in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019

JUNIOR AND SENIORS: IUPUI, Saint Johns University, Dominican University and Columbia College will be visiting today. Don't forget to ask permission and bring a blue pass from your teacher if you have class!

POLISH CLUB:  All Current and New Polish Club members, kindly join us at our next meeting on Friday, November 8th at 7:45 in B113.

WRESTLING:  Come to wrestling open mats in the wrestling room, G116 today and Thursday after school this week. We will also have a wrestling informational meeting on Thursday before open mat begins. No experience required. See you there and bring a friend!

GYMNASTICS:  If you are interested in gymnastics there is open gym today and November 6, 7, 8 from 4:00-5:30 pm in A-Wing gym.  Tryouts are November 11 from 3:45-6:00 pm in A-wing gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical. If you are still participating in another sport, please contact Coach Harrison as soon as possible.

BOYS SWIMMING:  If you are interested in Boys Swim/Dive Team, there is a meeting in G102 on Thursday, November 7 from 3:30-4:00 pm.

FRESHMAN BASEBALL: Attention all freshmen interested in playing baseball this spring! There is an informational meeting this Friday, November 8th right after school in D-102. If you cannot attend, please email Coach Randazzo for more information.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019

JUNIOR AND SENIORS: Today, Lake Forest College, Rutgers University, Purdue University-Calumet, and Michigan State will all be visiting the CCRC. Tomorrow, IUPUI, Saint Johns University, Dominican University, and Columbia College will be visiting. Don't forget to ask permission and bring a blue pass from your teacher if you have class!

WRESTLING:  Registration for wrestling is now open. You can sign up on the Athletics website. Come to open mat in the wrestling room, G116, after school on Tuesday and Thursday next week.

GYMNASTICS:  If you are interested in gymnastics there is open gym today and November 6, 7, 8 from 4:00-5:30 pm in A-Wing gym.  Tryouts are November 11 from 3:45-6:00 pm in A-wing gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical. If you are still participating in another sport, please contact Coach Harrison as soon as possible.

BOYS BOWLING:  If you are interested in boys bowling, there will be an informational meeting today after school in B-215.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join environmental club after school today in A104. We will be designing club shirts and discussing our future plans.

BOYS SWIMMING:  If you are interested in Boys Swim/Dive Team, there is a meeting in G102 on Thursday, November 7 from 3:30-4:00 pm.