FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023

SPEECH TEAM:  Speech Team will be competing in their first tournament tomorrow. The tournament is called "Spooktacular" and is hosted by Buffalo Grove High School. The team will be performing in various event categories, including Prose, Original Oratory and Informative Speaking for a chance to win awards and name recognition for Maine West. Congratulations Team for all your hard work and best of luck Saturday.

LATINX LEADERS CAREER PANEL:  Today the CCRC and Latinx Cultural Club "Raíces" will be hosting the Latinx Leaders Career Panel. Come and celebrate Latinx success with us and hear from various Latinx industry professionals and community leaders. This event is open to all Latinx identifying students. It will be held in the auditorium during 7th period. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl  Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on Saturday from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  Boys' Basketball is having their first day of tryouts on Monday. All student-athletes must have a current physical on file and be registered on 8 to 18. Please contact Coach Paxson with any questions.

BOOKSTORE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, 11/7:  The bookstore will be closed on Tuesday, November 7.  Please plan accordingly.

WAPA:  WAPA is sponsoring a Turkey Trot November 13th from 3:30-5 in the spec foyer. Running, trotting and walking are welcomed. This event is open to anyone interested. We are asking for a $10 donation or $3 and 5 canned food items to be donated. All proceeds will be donated to The Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry. There will be a raffle, hot chocolate, turkey costumes and prizes. If you have questions please ask Mrs. Voigt or Mr. OBrill.