TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

THRIFT CLUB:  The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser benefiting Maine West's Family and Student Services.  Please consider donating clothing.  There are large green bins at the front entrance and at the bus concourse.  A fundraising sale will take place Thursday and Friday in E105 during lunch periods.  For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

The girls water polo team improved to 10 and 0 by defeating Maine South 16 to 4.
Congratulations to Maya Biela for leading the team with 5 goals and Emma Blezien with 14 steals.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Spanish Honor Society.
A special ceremony to celebrate these students will be held on April 3.

THRIFT CLUB:  The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser benefiting Maine West's Family and Student Services.  Please consider donating clothing.  There are large green bins at the front entrance and at the bus concourse.  A fundraising sale will take place April 4th and 5th in E105 during lunch periods.  For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

PUPPIES:  Guess what? Woof-tastic news! Furry bundles of joy are making a paw-some appearance today thanks to NHS and Border Tails Puppy Rescue. Join the puppy party during lunch and lend a paw by donating your spare change to support Border Tails. Look for an NHS member with a pup-cup or stop by the table near the vending machine.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

POLISH CLUB:  Please join Polish club after school today in B218.  We will be making Polish decorative eggs and paper cut outs for Easter.

THRIFT CLUB:  The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser benefiting Maine West's Family and Student Services.  Please consider donating clothing.  There are large green bins at the front entrance and at the bus concourse.  A fundraising sale will take place April 4th and 5th in E105 during lunch periods.  For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

PUPPIES:  Guess what? Woof-tastic news! Furry bundles of joy are making a paw-some appearance at Maine West Friday, thanks to NHS and Border Tails Puppy Rescue. Join the puppy party during lunch and lend a paw by donating your spare change to support Border Tails. Look for an NHS member with a pup-cup or stop by the table near the vending machine.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  Attention video gamers.  The video game club will meet after school today in the back of the library.

THRIFT CLUB:  The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser benefiting Maine West's Family and Student Services.  Please consider donating clothing.  There are large green bins at the front entrance and at the bus concourse.  A fundraising sale will take place April 4th and 5th in E105 during lunch periods.  For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

PUPPIES:  Guess what? Woof-tastic news! Furry bundles of joy are making a paw-some appearance at Maine West Friday, thanks to NHS and Border Tails Puppy Rescue. Join the puppy party during lunch and lend a paw by donating your spare change to support Border Tails. Look for an NHS member with a pup-cup or stop by the table near the vending machine.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is today in the Lower Commons. All students are welcome to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024

THRIFT CLUB:  The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser benefiting Maine West's Family and Student Services.  Please consider donating clothing.  There are large green bins at the front entrance and at the bus concourse.  A fundraising sale will take place April 4th and 5th in E105 during lunch periods.  For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

PUPPIES:  Guess what? Woof-tastic news! Furry bundles of joy are making a paw-some appearance at Maine West Friday, thanks to NHS and Border Tails Puppy Rescue. Join the puppy party during lunch and lend a paw by donating your spare change to support Border Tails. Look for an NHS member with a pup-cup or stop by the table near the vending machine.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is Wednesday in the Lower Commons. All students are welcome to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is Wednesday in the Lower Commons. All students are welcome to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB:  Psychology Club is meeting after school today in room C214. Everyone is welcome. 

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: 

March Madness college panels are happening in the back of the Library every period today.  See Mrs. Holmes in the CCRC to pick up an event pass if you need to miss class.

Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is Wednesday in the Lower Commons. All students are welcome to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB:  Psychology Club is meeting after school on Friday in room C214. Everyone is welcome. 

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: 

March Madness college panels are happening in the back of the Library every period Thursday and Friday.  See Mrs. Holmes in the CCRC to pick up an event pass if you need to miss class.

Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcome to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on Friday during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024

LINK CREW: Link Crew wants you! Our mandatory meeting for all new and returning leaders is today in room E107. We will be there during all lunch periods and at 3:00. Pick one that works for you.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: 

March Madness college panels are happening in the back of the Library every period Thursday and Friday.  See Mrs. Holmes in the CCRC to pick up an event pass if you need to miss class.

Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcome to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on Friday during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

2024 COMMUNITY PRIDE CELEBRATION:  We are planning for the 2024 Community Pride Celebration that will be hosted by Maine West on Saturday, June 1st.  This celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is well underway. We are looking for student performers to share their talents with the community at this incredible event. For more information, and to sign up to perform, please visit bit.ly/performatpride or scan the QR code on screens and flyers around school. Questions? Please contact Ms. Adams at aadams@maine207.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024

Over the weekend Girls Water Polo defeated Taft, Warren and Barrington

becoming Barrington Tournament Champions.

Medina Dizdarevic led the team in saves, while Emma "Blaze" Blezien led the team in assists.

LINK CREW:  Link Crew wants you! Our mandatory meeting for all new and returning leaders is Wednesday in E107 at 7:45am, during all lunch periods and at 3:00. Pick one that works for you.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: 

March Madness college panels are happening in the back of the Library every period Thursday and Friday.  See Mrs. Holmes in the CCRC to pick up an event pass if you need to miss class.

Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on Friday during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024

LINK CREW:  Link Crew wants you! Our mandatory meeting for all new and returning leaders is Wednesday in E107 at 7:45am, during all lunch periods and at 3:00. Pick one that works for you.

THRIFT CLUB FUNDRAISER: The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser that will benefit Student and Family Services. There are bins located at the front entrance and bus concourse for clothing donations. The fundraising sale will take place April 4th and 5th in E105 during lunch periods. For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: 

March Madness college panels are happening in the back of the Library every period Thursday and Friday.  See Mrs. Holmes in the CCRC to pick up an event pass if you need to miss class.

Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on March 15 during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024

IRISH DANCE: Interested in learning how to Irish dance? The Irish club is hosting an event after school April 10 in the dance room. All staff and students are welcome. Be ready to dance.

THRIFT CLUB FUNDRAISER: The Maine West Thrift Club is accepting clothing donations for a fundraiser that will benefit Student and Family Services. There are bins located at the front entrance and bus concourse for clothing donations. The fundraising sale will take place April 4th and 5th in E105 during lunch periods. For more information, please see Mr. Greenberg in the Library.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on March 15 during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

IRISH DANCE:  Interested in learning how to Irish dance? The Irish club is hosting an event after school today and April 10 in the dance room. All staff and students are welcome. Be ready to dance.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:  Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on March 15 during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

Congratulations to the Maine West DECA team who participated at the state competition last Friday. 16 DECA members competed and 11 of them placed in the Top 10 in one or more events. A special shout out to senior Medina Dizdarevic for placing Top 10 in both her written event and role play. Also, congrats to junior Max Siuchta who placed Top 5 in his role play, qualifying him to compete at national competition in Anaheim, California in April. Way to go!

DRAMA CLUB:  Drama Club is meeting after school today in A206. We will chat about the end-of-the-year awards ceremony and thespian nominations - PLUS - THERE WILL BE GAMES AND CANDY.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:  Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on March 15 during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024

Congratulations to our Mock Trial team who took 6th place at the Niles North competition on Saturday.  Ana Pop got best witness and Emilia Jozwik got best attorney.

DRAMA CLUB:  Our next Drama Club meeting will be held on Wednesday in A206. We will chat about the end-of-the-year awards ceremony and thespian nominations - PLUS - THERE WILL BE GAMES AND CANDY.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:  Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on March 15 during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:  Are you looking for a job? The Summer Fest: Job and Volunteer Fair is March 20 in the Lower Commons. All students are welcom to attend during their lunch period. Come and find the perfect summer job or volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions about the Fair ask Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's Empowerment Club will be hosting a Women in Power Panel on March 15 during 7th period in the auditorium. All female identifying and non-binary students are welcomed. You will get the chance to listen to and network with amazing women about their career journey. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC (room: B-101).