BOOK CLUB: Book Club will meet in front of the fireplace in the library after school today to discuss Good Girl's Guide to Murder and to choose our next read. Anyone can join anytime so we hope to see you there.
BOOK TRUNK: November book trunk choices are up in the library windows. Scan the QR code and fill out the form to get a subscription box in November. The themes for the month are Indigenous stories and Chicago stories If you need help accessing the form, ask the librarians for help.
BOYS SWIM AND DIVE: The Boys Swim and Dive team will have a pre season information meeting after school today in the pool. Our official start date is Monday, November 25.
WEST SIDE: WEST SIDE will be hosting a poster decorating event today after school in H109. Help us decorate the stadium for senior night. Show your WEST SIDE spirit by wearing black to Friday's football game to help celebrate senior night. Varsity kicks off at 6:30. See you there in your black out themed spirit wear.
MU ALPHA THETA: Scan the QR code on the posters around the school for information about Mu Alpha Theta. New members need to pay $10 in the bookstore. Seniors need to pay $6 in the bookstore for honor cords. Please pay by November 1st. Check our Google Classroom page for announcements. See Mrs. Stutheit in B209 with any questions.
BOYS BASKETBALL: For student athletes interested in trying out for boys basketball this season, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 29 at 3:30 in room G102.
CO-ED CHEERLEADING: Coed Cheerleading tryouts are Wednesday, October 30 in the Fieldhouse at 5pm. We are encouraging male athletes to be a part of this state qualifying program as we embark on the journey to return to the State Finals where we are currently ranked #17 in Illinois.
BADMINTON: Attention students, there is Badminton Open Gym before school from 7-8 on Friday, October 25 and Friday, November 1 in the Spec gym. Enter door #37. Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield.
NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: If you are interested in joining The National English Honor Society, please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 30th in A218 before school at 8:00 am or after school at 3:00 pm. Application information and membership requirements will be reviewed.
DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will host a Spooky Movie Night on Thursday, October 31 from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Maine West Auditorium where we will screen the classic film "Beetlejuice". Admission is only $3. Bring cash for snacks, candy, pop and popcorn. All concessions are only $2. Proceeds benefit the Drama Club.
NEWS FROM THE CCRC: 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 at Maine South High School. This awesome event will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 9am-12:30pm. All female identifying students are welcome. 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.
