MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021

MUSICAL AUDITIONS:  Auditions for this year's musical, "Beauty and the Beast" are right around the corner! NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM! We welcome ALL students from ALL backgrounds and identities! Audition materials and sign-up will be available beginning Wednesday, November 3rd on the Drama Callboard in upper E-wing and online. Audition clinics will take place on November 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 in R207. Auditions will be held on November 9th after school.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  West's Got Talent starts this week.  Shows are Thursday at 4:00 pm, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm.  You don't want to miss the show. You all know someone who is performing.  Tickets at the door are $7 for students and $10 for adults.  Advance ticket sales are on the Fine Arts Website.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Are you interested in playing basketball this winter? Girls' basketball tryouts are today at 3:30pm. All levels will meet in the Spec Gym to start, please bring a mask and a water bottle. Everyone interested in trying out must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical.

STUDENTS: Is your math class not adding up? Is your English class lost in translation? Has your science class turned into a bad experiment? Don't worry. Help is here. COACH tutors are available before school every day in the LRC. Just stop in and look for the COACH signs. Also, freshmen and sophomores, most study halls have a COACH tutor to help as well. Be sure to ask your study hall supervisor if you would like to meet with a COACH tutor.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2021

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  The Video Game Club will meet in the LRC today at 3pm. Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC if you would like to attend.

POLISH CLUB: All are welcome to our Polish Club meeting today after school in room H-105. If you plan on running for office, be ready to present why you would be a good candidate. It's still Polish Heritage Month!

MUSICAL AUDITIONS:  Auditions for this year's musical, "Beauty and the Beast" are right around the corner! NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM! We welcome ALL students from ALL backgrounds and identities! Audition materials and sign-up will be available beginning Wednesday, November 3rd on the Drama Callboard in upper E-wing and online. Audition clinics will take place on November 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 in R207. Auditions will be held on November 9th after school.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Are you interested in playing basketball this winter? Girls' basketball tryouts are Monday, November 1st at 3:30pm. All levels will meet in the Spec Gym to start, please bring a mask and a water bottle. Everyone interested in trying out must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical.

STUDENTS: Is your math class not adding up? Is your English class lost in translation? Has your science class turned into a bad experiment? Don't worry. Help is here. COACH tutors are available before school every day in the LRC. Just stop in and look for the COACH signs. Also, freshmen and sophomores, most study halls have a COACH tutor to help as well. Be sure to ask your study hall supervisor if you would like to meet with a COACH tutor.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are available. Please follow this link to the Google Form and submit one form per class you wish to take Pass/No-Grade (NG). Forms are due Friday, October 29th. Only the classes that are not required for graduation and that are not accelerated or AP can be taken Pass/Fail. Read the Instructions in the form before completing it.

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Help celebrate Socktober!  The Self-Help Closet and Food Pantry of Des Plaines needs new socks, especially men's white athletic socks. Please look for our red barrels located in the main office and front entry to donate.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  The Video Game Club will meet in the LRC on Friday at 3pm. Please see Mr. Greenberg in the LRC if you would like to attend.

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Join Fashion & Cosmetology Club today at 3:15 in C108. We will be learning special effects makeup techniques just in time for Halloween. Please bring your own makeup & brushes.

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi will meet Friday at 7:45 a.m. in C-wing gym. Members, come hear about volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, as well as an upcoming movie night.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Are you interested in playing basketball this winter? Girls' basketball tryouts are Monday, November 1st at 3:30pm. All levels will meet in the Spec Gym to start, please bring a mask and a water bottle. Everyone interested in trying out must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical.

STUDENTS: Is your math class not adding up? Is your English class lost in translation? Has your science class turned into a bad experiment? Don't worry. Help is here. COACH tutors are available before school every day in the LRC. Just stop in and look for the COACH signs. Also, freshmen and sophomores, most study halls have a COACH tutor to help as well. Be sure to ask your study hall supervisor if you would like to meet with a COACH tutor.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are available. Please follow this link to the Google Form and submit one form per class you wish to take Pass/No-Grade (NG). Forms are due Friday, October 29th. Only the classes that are not required for graduation and that are not accelerated or AP can be taken Pass/Fail. Read the Instructions in the form before completing it.

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Help celebrate Socktober!  The Self-Help Closet and Food Pantry of Des Plaines needs new socks, especially men's white athletic socks. Please look for our red barrels located in the main office and front entry to donate.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Join Fashion & Cosmetology Club Thursday at 3:15 in C108. We will be learning special effects makeup techniques just in time for Halloween. Please bring your own makeup & brushes.

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi will meet on Friday at 7:45 a.m. in C-wing gym. Members, come hear about volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, as well as an upcoming movie night.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Are you interested in playing basketball this winter? Girls' basketball tryouts are Monday, November 1st at 3:30pm. All levels will meet in the Spec Gym to start, please bring a mask and a water bottle. Everyone interested in trying out must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical.

STUDENTS: Is your math class not adding up? Is your English class lost in translation? Has your science class turned into a bad experiment? Don't worry. Help is here. COACH tutors are available before school every day in the LRC. Just stop in and look for the COACH signs. Also, freshmen and sophomores, most study halls have a COACH tutor to help as well. Be sure to ask your study hall supervisor if you would like to meet with a COACH tutor.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are available. Please follow this link to the Google Form and submit one form per class you wish to take Pass/No-Grade (NG). Forms are due Friday, October 29th. Only the classes that are not required for graduation and that are not accelerated or AP can be taken Pass/Fail. Read the Instructions in the form before completing it.

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Help celebrate Socktober!  The Self-Help Closet and Food Pantry of Des Plaines needs new socks, especially men's white athletic socks. Please look for our red barrels located in the main office and front entry to donate.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:  Science Olympiad will meet today in Room B109 at 3:30 pm.

SOAR:  SOAR students will participate in learning and discussion today after school from 3:00 - 3:30 in C218. This is an informal opportunity for students to spend some time building community and learning about each other.

KEY CLUB: Join Key Club after school today in E110 to decorate notes for Plainfield elementary school students. Please join us to brighten our Plainfield Friends' day.

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Join Fashion & Cosmetology Club Thursday at 3:15 in C108. We will be learning special effects makeup techniques just in time for Halloween. Please bring your own makeup & brushes.

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi will meet on Friday at 7:45 a.m. in C-wing gym. Members, come hear about volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, as well as an upcoming movie night.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Accounting Club will meet before school Wednesday, October 27th from 7:45-8:15 in D100. We are going to begin learning how to prepare a federal income tax return, so don't miss the opportunity to learn this important life skill. Any Maine West student who is interested in learning about doing their taxes is welcome to attend!

STUDENTS: Is your math class not adding up? Is your English class lost in translation? Has your science class turned into a bad experiment? Don't worry. Help is here. COACH tutors are available before school every day in the LRC. Just stop in and look for the COACH signs. Also, freshmen and sophomores, most study halls have a COACH tutor to help as well. Be sure to ask your study hall supervisor if you would like to meet with a COACH tutor.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are available. Please follow this link to the Google Form and submit one form per class you wish to take Pass/No-Grade (NG). Forms are due Friday, October 29th. Only the classes that are not required for graduation and that are not accelerated or AP can be taken Pass/Fail. Read the Instructions in the form before completing it.

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Help celebrate Socktober!  The Self-Help Closet and Food Pantry of Des Plaines needs new socks, especially men's white athletic socks. Please look for our red barrels located in the main office and front entry to donate.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:

District 207 is hosting multiple Financial Aid Nights for students and parents to attend. No Registration is necessary. Please attend the workshop(s) that best fit with your schedule regardless of the student's home school.

Wednesday, November 3, 5-7 pm @ Maine West (H106)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:  Science Olympiad will meet Tuesday, October 26 in Room B109 at 3:30 pm.

KEY CLUB: Join Key Club after school on Tuesday, October 26 in E110 to decorate notes for Plainfield elementary school students. Please join us to brighten our Plainfield Friends' day.

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi will meet on Friday at 7:45 a.m. in C-wing gym. Members, come hear about volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, as well as an upcoming movie night.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Accounting Club will meet before school Wednesday, October 27th from 7:45-8:15 in D100. We are going to begin learning how to prepare a federal income tax return, so don't miss the opportunity to learn this important life skill. Any Maine West student who is interested in learning about doing their taxes is welcome to attend!

STUDENTS: Is your math class not adding up? Is your English class lost in translation? Has your science class turned into a bad experiment? Don't worry. Help is here. COACH tutors are available before school every day in the LRC. Just stop in and look for the COACH signs. Also, freshmen and sophomores, most study halls have a COACH tutor to help as well. Be sure to ask your study hall supervisor if you would like to meet with a COACH tutor.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are available. Please follow this link to the Google Form and submit one form per class you wish to take Pass/No-Grade (NG). Forms are due Friday, October 29th. Only the classes that are not required for graduation and that are not accelerated or AP can be taken Pass/Fail. Read the Instructions in the form before completing it.

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Help celebrate Socktober!  The Self-Help Closet and Food Pantry of Des Plaines needs new socks, especially men's white athletic socks. Please look for our red barrels located in the main office and front entry to donate.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:

District 207 is hosting multiple Financial Aid Nights for students and parents to attend. No Registration is necessary. Please attend the workshop(s) that best fit with your schedule regardless of the student's home school.

Wednesday, November 3, 5-7 pm @ Maine West (H106)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club is showing A Quiet Place Part II today at 3:40 pm in H106. Silence is Not Enough.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:  Science Olympiad will meet Tuesday, October 26 in Room B109 at 3:30 pm.

DECA MEMBERS:  Have you selected your role play competitive event, yet? If not, please be sure to complete the role play selection form posted in Google Classroom before this week is over. Also, please attend our next meeting before school on Monday, October 25 from 7:45.-8:15 a.m. We will be discussing written events that are a requirement to compete at state competition.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are available. Please follow this link to the Google Form and submit one form per class you wish to take Pass/No-Grade (NG). Forms are due Friday, October 29th. Only the classes that are not required for graduation and that are not accelerated or AP can be taken Pass/Fail. Read the Instructions in the form before completing it.

FALL PLAY - "WINTER BREAK": Maine West High School is excited to welcome live audiences back to the Maine West Auditorium this season. And this time, audiences will be seated on stage with the actors! The Drama Department proudly presents this year’s fall play, “Winter Break” today at 4:00 pm and Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm. "Winter Break" explores the complicated lives of 19 young adults as they navigate friendships, breakups and finding their place in the world on the first night of Winter Break. Don't miss this hilarious and touching play. Tickets are $7 and sold at the door.

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Help celebrate Socktober!  The Self-Help Closet and Food Pantry of Des Plaines needs new socks, especially men's white athletic socks. Please look for our red barrels located in the main office and front entry to donate.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:

District 207 is hosting multiple Financial Aid Nights for students and parents to attend. No Registration is necessary. Please attend the workshop(s) that best fit with your schedule regardless of the student's home school.

Wednesday, November 3, 5-7 pm @ Maine West (H106)