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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024

STUDENTS:  Student Voice Council is hosting a "Hallow Hunt" on Thursday morning. Come Trick or Treat around Maine West from 7:45am - 8:15am. Costumes encouraged, but not necessary. Follow SVC on instagram for all the details.

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.

MU ALPHA THETA:  Friday is the last day to pay for Mu Alpha Theta math honor society. Seniors pay $6 in the bookstore for your honor cords. New members pay $10 in the bookstore. See Mrs. Stutheit in B209 with any questions.

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Fashion & Cosmetology club will meet today after school in C108. We will be doing a Halloween makeup challenge so please bring your own makeup and brushes.

CO-ED CHEERLEADING:  Coed Cheerleading tryouts are today 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, 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 today in A218 after school.  Application information and membership requirements will be reviewed.

STUDENT AMBASSADORS:  The Student Ambassador Club would like to invite all transfer students (and a friend) to our Halloween Spooky Fun activity TODAY after school from 3-3:30 in E107.

WEST SIDE: Join West Side by dressing up for Warrior-Ween on Friday.  Friday's home football game will have a costume and blue and gold theme. Wear an appropriate costume, no masks or come decked out in blue and gold spirit. Varsity kicks off 6:30. There will be fun prizes and games.

DRAMA CLUB:  Drama Club will host a Spooky Movie Night on Thursday 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.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS: Tryouts for girls gymnastics will be on Tuesday, November 12th from 3:45-5:45 PM in the A-wing gym. Make sure you register on Snap Manage prior to tryouts and have a current physical on file. If you have any questions, come see Coach May during the last open gym on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:45.

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.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls Basketball tryouts begin on Monday, November 4th at 3:40 pm in Spec Gym. You must be registered on Snap Manage and have an updated physical to try out. Please contact Coach Kuzmanic with any questions.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  For all student-athletes interested in trying out for Boys' Basketball this season, tryouts will begin on Monday, November 11th. All participants must have a current physical on file and be registered on 8 to 18. Please contact Coach Paxson for any questions.