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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Join girl's badminton for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Are you interested in aerospace engineering? We have a special guest alumni career speaker today in L101 from the Federal Aviation Administration. He is an aerospace engineer and a 2014 graduate of Maine West High School. Passes will be available at the start of 8th period in L101, but you can also pick one up today in the CCRC.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Join girls badminton for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due today.

SENIORS: Seniors, if you are thinking about or planning to attend Oakton in the fall, don't miss the Oakton scholarship and application workshop in the CCRC this Friday during periods 3-6. Representatives from Oakton will be on-site to help you during your free period.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB: Maine West’s Sports Information Club will have an informational meeting today in H102 at 3:30 pm. Sports Information Club allows Maine West students to be connected to athletics through behind-the-scenes sports media opportunities. Students will have the chance to get hands-on experience with athletics from a different perspective. If you are interested in jobs that include, sports writing/editing, sports talk show host, producers, or photographers/videography. See Ms. DeLeon for more details.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

SENIORS: Seniors, if you are thinking about or planning to attend Oakton in the fall, don't miss the Oakton scholarship and application workshop in the CCRC this Friday during periods 3-6. Representatives from Oakton will be on-site to help you during your free period.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB: Maine West’s Sports Information Club will have an informational meeting on Thursday, January 30 in H102 at 3:30 pm. Sports Information Club allows Maine West students to be connected to athletics through behind-the-scenes sports media opportunities. Students will have the chance to get hands-on experience with athletics from a different perspective. If you are interested in jobs that include, sports writing/editing, sports talk show host, producers, or photographers/videography. See Ms. DeLeon for more details.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

SENIORS: Seniors, if you are thinking about or planning to attend Oakton in the fall, don't miss the Oakton scholarship and application workshop in the CCRC this Friday during periods 3-6. Representatives from Oakton will be on-site to help you during your free period.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

DECA:  Please remember to attend our meeting on Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. in D112. We will discuss very important details regarding regional competition on Friday, January 31.

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB: Maine West’s Sports Information Club will have an informational meeting on Thursday, January 30 in H102 at 3:30 pm. Sports Information Club allows Maine West students to be connected to athletics through behind-the-scenes sports media opportunities. Students will have the chance to get hands-on experience with athletics from a different perspective. If you are interested in jobs that include, sports writing/editing, sports talk show host, producers, or photographers/videography. See Ms. DeLeon for more details.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

SENIORS: Seniors, if you are thinking about or planning to attend Oakton in the fall, don't miss the Oakton scholarship and application workshop in the CCRC this Friday during periods 3-6. Representatives from Oakton will be on-site to help you during your free period.

SENIORS:  Seniors, don't forget that Monica from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be in the CCRC today from 3rd period to 6th period to help with the FAFSA and the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. If you have questions or need help, please stop by!

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

DECA:  Please remember to attend our meeting on Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. in D112. We will discuss very important details regarding regional competition on Friday, January 31.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join Environmental Club after school today at 3:30 in A104. We will be discussing plantings and finalize t-shirt designs.

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB: Maine West’s Sports Information Club will have an informational meeting on Thursday, January 30 in H102 at 3:30 pm. Sports Information Club allows Maine West students to be connected to athletics through behind-the-scenes sports media opportunities. Students will have the chance to get hands-on experience with athletics from a different perspective. If you are interested in jobs that include, sports writing/editing, sports talk show host, producers, or photographers/videography. See Ms. DeLeon for more details.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

SENIORS: Seniors, if you are thinking about or planning to attend Oakton in the fall, don't miss the Oakton scholarship and application workshop in the CCRC this Friday during periods 3-6. Representatives from Oakton will be on-site to help you during your free period.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join Environmental Club after school Monday, January 27th at 3:30 in A104. We will be discussing plantings and finalize t-shirt designs.

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB: Maine West’s Sports Information Club will have an informational meeting on Thursday, January 30 in H102 at 3:30 pm. Sports Information Club allows Maine West students to be connected to athletics through behind-the-scenes sports media opportunities. Students will have the chance to get hands-on experience with athletics from a different perspective. If you are interested in jobs that include, sports writing/editing, sports talk show host, producers, or photographers/videography. See Ms. DeLeon for more details.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020

ANIMAL AWARENESS CLUB:  Are you interested in being a veterinarian? Do you love and care about animals? Would you like to learn about animal conservation? Come to our introductory meeting, Thursday, January 23rd, Room A110 at 3:30.

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB: Maine West’s Sports Information Club will have an informational meeting on Thursday, January 30 in H102 at 3:30 pm. Sports Information Club allows Maine West students to be connected to athletics through behind-the-scenes sports media opportunities. Students will have the chance to get hands-on experience with athletics from a different perspective. If you are interested in jobs that include, sports writing/editing, sports talk show host, producers, or photographers/videography. See Ms. DeLeon for more details.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.  There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 3:25-3:45 in the P.E. classroom.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications are due January 31st.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020

STUDENTS:  On regular school days between January 21 and March 20, the fitness center will be open to all students Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.  Due to the start of indoor track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic web page.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

MOVIE CLUB: Movie Club will be meeting today after school in L101, the little theater, to see Gemini Man.

STUDENTS: Want to be a Senior Leader? If you are a sophomore and interested in being a Senior Leader, please fill out the Junior Leader Application. Applications can be found on the Physical Education department website.  Any questions, contact your P.E or Health teacher. Applications due: January 31st.

SENIORS: Seniors - are you a first-gen student and wondering whether you can still apply to colleges? The answer is yes! Come to the CCRC during your free period today for our first First Gen Friday workshop. It's not too late to apply, and we can help! First-gen seniors are encouraged to attend. All seniors are welcome.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020

Maine West Blood Drive
Friday, January 17, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
B-Wing Gym



BLOOD DRIVE:  Sign up today outside the student cafeteria.

STUDENTS:  On regular school days between January 21 and March 20, the fitness center will be open to all students Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.  Due to the start of indoor track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

BOYS TRACK:  There will be a pre-season meeting for athletes interested in boy's track today after school in the little theater. Anyone is welcome to come and learn more.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

Maine West Blood Drive
Friday, January 17, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
B-Wing Gym



BLOOD DRIVE:  Sign up today outside the student cafeteria.

STUDENTS:  On regular school days between January 21 and March 20, the fitness center will be open to all students Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.  Due to the start of indoor track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym every Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

BOYS TRACK:  There will be a pre-season meeting for athletes interested in boy's track this Thursday after school in the little theater. Anyone is welcome to come and learn more.


MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020

Maine West Blood Drive
Friday, January 17, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
B-Wing Gym



BLOOD DRIVE:  Sign up today outside the student cafeteria.

STUDENTS:  On regular school days between January 21 and March 20, the fitness center will be open to all students Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.  Due to the start of indoor track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

STUDENT COUNCIL:  Student council will meet Tuesday at 7:30 am in E108.  We will be planning our winter assembly and 2nd semester activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join Environmental Club after school today at 3:30 in A104. We will be discussing forest preserve volunteer dates and plantings.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym on Friday, January 17th from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

Maine West Blood Drive
Friday, January 17, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
B-Wing Gym



STUDENTS:  On regular school days between January 21 and March 20, the fitness center will be open to all students Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school and Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.  Due to the start of indoor track season, after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the fitness center will only be open to athletes who are accompanied by a coach.

JUNIORS:  Ms. Hansen and Ms. Manning are hosting a game of Junior Jeopardy about all post-high school options today in the back of the LRC during periods 3-6. Join us for some fun, snacks, and prizes with Oakton and Northeastern Illinois University! All juniors who attend will also be entered into a raffle for a pizza party.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym on Friday, January 17th from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020

Maine West Blood Drive
Friday, January 17, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
B-Wing Gym



JUNIORS:  Ms. Hansen and Ms. Manning are hosting a game of Junior Jeopardy about all post-high school options this Friday in the back of the LRC during periods 3-6. Join us for some fun, snacks, and prizes with Oakton and Northeastern Illinois University! All juniors who attend will also be entered into a raffle for a pizza party.

ESPORTS: There is an Esports meeting after school today in B107. Have a snack and find out what it takes to earn scholarship cash by playing games.

WEST WORDS:  Anyone interested in working on the Maine West Literary magazine, please come to C208 at 7:45 am on Friday, January 10th to find out what it is all about.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

FOOTBALL:  There will be a football team meeting for all returning players and any new players interested in joining the football program today right after school in the little theatre (L101). See Coach Kradman in G104 if you have any questions!

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Interested in joining girl's badminton? Come join us for open gym on Friday, January 17th from 6:00-7:15 a.m. in the spectator gym.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020

JUNIORS:  Ms. Hansen and Ms. Manning are hosting a game of Junior Jeopardy about all post-high school options this Friday in the back of the LRC during periods 3-6. Join us for some fun, snacks, and prizes with Oakton and Northeastern Illinois University! All juniors who attend will also be entered into a raffle for a pizza party.

BOARD GAME CLUB: Board Game Club will have a quick meeting after school today in B109.

ESPORTS: There is an Esports meeting on Thursday after school in B107. Come meet an esports scholarship student and see how he got there, and learn about our spring season!

WEST WORDS:  Anyone interested in working on the Maine West Literary magazine, please come to C208 at 7:45 am on Friday, January 10th to find out what it is all about.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

GIRLS SOFTBALL:  There will be a short pre-season meeting after school today in H106 for all girls interested in playing softball. If you can't make it, please see Coach Dvorak or Coach Voigt.

FOOTBALL:  There will be a football team meeting for all returning players and any new players interested in joining the football program this Thursday right after school in the little theatre (L101). See Coach Kradman in G104 if you have any questions!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020

BOARD GAME CLUB: Board Game Club will have a quick meeting after school on Wednesday in B109.

ESPORTS: There is an Esports meeting on Thursday after school in B107. Come meet an esports scholarship student and see how he got there, and learn about our spring season!

WEST WORDS:  Anyone interested in working on the Maine West Literary magazine, please come to C208 at 7:45 am on Friday, January 10th to find out what it is all about.

DECA: Attention all DECA members: The career cluster exam for Regional Competition is this Wednesday from 7-8 a.m. in D112. Please bring a fully charged Chromebook as the test is on-line. If you miss the exam, you will be disqualified from competing at Regionals at the end of January. Good luck!

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.

GIRLS SOFTBALL:  There will be a short pre-season meeting after school this Wednesday in H106 for all girls interested in playing softball. If you can't make it, please see Coach Dvorak or Coach Voigt.

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020



BOARD GAME CLUB: Board Game Club will have a quick meeting after school on Wednesday in B109.

DECA: Attention all DECA members: The career cluster exam for Regional Competition is this Wednesday from 7-8 a.m. in D112. Please bring a fully charged Chromebook as the test is on-line. If you miss the exam, you will be disqualified from competing at Regionals at the end of January. Good luck!

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
: The Girls Track & Field season begins on Tuesday, January 21st at 3:30 in the pit. Any girl interested must complete the registration via the Maine West Athletic webpage.