WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

FALL PLAY:  What happens when you combine Cinderella, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty and Peter Pan with a Midsummer Night's Dream? Find out by experiencing this year's hilarious fall play, "Fairycakes" by Douglas Carter Beane. Join us for a hilarious re-imagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy and our favorite fairytales. Mayhem ensues when Sleeping Beauty mistakenly falls for Pinocchio, Prince Eric falls for Geppetto and Cinderella falls in love with herself. Performances run Thursday, October 17 through Saturday, October 19 at 7pm in the Maine West Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets are available online and at the door.

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.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls Basketball will have a preseason meeting on Tuesday, October 22 from 3:00-3:15pm in Room B217. Anyone interested in trying out or being a manager this season should attend. Please contact Coach Kuzmanic with any questions.

CHOIR KARAOKE PARTY:  All students are invited to attend a Karaoke party hosted by the choir program after school today from 3:30-5 pm in the lower commons. Please join us for some food, entertainment, and an all around great time.

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.

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

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.

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024

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.

CHOIR KARAOKE PARTY:  All students are invited to attend a Karaoke party hosted by the choir program after school on Wednesday from 3:30-5 pm in the lower commons. Please join us for some food, entertainment, and an all around great time.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi invites ALL of its members who wish to take on a leadership role to attend our first Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday. Details are on Google Classroom. We will also host our first Current Events Club meeting on Thursday right after school in room C204. Come enjoy a snack and chat about the upcoming Presidential election. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

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:  We will be hosting Badminton Open Gym before and after school for students and staff on the following dates:

Before School: October 4, 25 & November 1 from 7-8 am in Spec Gym
After School: October 1 & 16 from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Field House
Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield

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.

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024

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.

CHOIR KARAOKE PARTY:  All students are invited to attend a Karaoke party hosted by the choir program after school on Wednesday from 3:30-5 pm in the lower commons. Please join us for some food, entertainment, and an all around great time.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi invites ALL of its members who wish to take on a leadership role to attend our first Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday. Details are on Google Classroom. We will also host our first Current Events Club meeting on Thursday right after school in room C204. Come enjoy a snack and chat about the upcoming Presidential election. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

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:  We will be hosting Badminton Open Gym before and after school for students and staff on the following dates:

Before School: October 4, 25 & November 1 from 7-8 am in Spec Gym
After School: October 1 & 16 from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Field House
Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield

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.

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

BLACK STUDENT UNION:  Black Student Union's paint and chill has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 24.

WEST SIDE:  Show your West Side spirit by wearing pink to the football game today. Our game theme is Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us after school in the lower commons for a poster painting party to decorate the football stadium.  Follow MWwestside on Instagram for more details.  Varsity kicks off at 7:30 versus Vernon Hills. See you there in your pink spirit attire.

CHOIR KARAOKE PARTY:  All students are invited to attend a Karaoke party hosted by the choir program after school on Wednesday, October 16 from 3:30-5 pm in the lower commons. Please join us for some food, entertainment, and an all around great time.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi invites ALL of its members who wish to take on a leadership role to attend our first Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday. Details are on Google Classroom. We will also host our first Current Events Club meeting on Thursday, October 17, right after school in room C204. Come enjoy a snack and chat about the upcoming Presidential election. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

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.

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. See Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

YEARBOOKS:  If you ordered a yearbook, you can pick it up in the main office.  If you did not purchase one and would like to, you can buy one in the bookstore. Limited quantities available.

BADMINTON:  We will be hosting Badminton Open Gym before and after school for students and staff on the following dates:

Before School: October 4, 25 & November 1 from 7-8 am in Spec Gym
After School: October 1 & 16 from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Field House
Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield

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.

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls Basketball open gym is today from 3:40-5 pm in Spec Gym. Any student interested in trying out this season is welcome.

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.

BLACK STUDENT UNION:  Black Student Union's paint and chill has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 24.

WEST SIDE:  Show your West Side spirit by wearing pink to the football game tomorrow. Our game theme is Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us after school in the lower commons for a poster painting party to decorate the football stadium.  Follow MWwestside on Instagram for more details.  Varsity kicks off at 7:30 versus Vernon Hills. See you there in your pink spirit attire.

CHOIR KARAOKE PARTY:  All students are invited to attend a Karaoke party hosted by the choir program after school on Wednesday, October 16th from 3:30-5pm in the Lower Commons. Please join us for some food, entertainment, and an all around great time.

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. See Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

YEARBOOKS:  If you ordered a yearbook, you can pick it up in the main office.  If you did not purchase one and would like to, you can buy one in the bookstore. Limited quantities available.

BADMINTON:  We will be hosting Badminton Open Gym before and after school for students and staff on the following dates:

Before School: October 4, 25 & November 1 from 7-8 am in Spec Gym
After School: October 1 & 16 from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Field House
Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield

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.

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls Basketball open gym is Wednesday from 3:40-5 pm in Spec Gym. Any student interested in trying out this season is welcome.

BLACK STUDENT UNION:  Come to Black Student Union's Paint & Chill Thursday at 3:00 in the CCRC.

WEST SIDE:  Show your West Side spirit by wearing pink to the football game on Thursday. Our game theme is Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Varsity kicks off at 7:30 versus Vernon Hills. See you there in your pink spirit attire.

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. See Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

YEARBOOKS:  If you ordered a yearbook, you can pick it up in the main office.  If you did not purchase one and would like to, you can buy one in the bookstore. Limited quantities available.

BADMINTON:  We will be hosting Badminton Open Gym before and after school for students and staff on the following dates:

Before School: October 4, 25 & November 1 from 7-8 am in Spec Gym
After School: October 1 & 16 from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Field House
Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024

YEARBOOK PICTURES:  If you did not get your yearbook picture taken back in August or would like to retake it, underclass and faculty pictures will be in E107 from 8:30-3:00 today. Stop by anytime to get your photo taken. We would love to have 100% of students and staff in this year's edition of the yearbook.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls Basketball open gym is Wednesday from 3:40-5 pm in Spec Gym. Any student interested in trying out this season is welcome.

BLACK STUDENT UNION:  Come to Black Student Union's Paint & Chill Thursday at 3:00 in the CCRC.

WEST SIDE:  Show your West Side spirit by wearing pink to the football game on Thursday. Our game theme is Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Varsity kicks off at 7:30 versus Vernon Hills. See you there in your pink spirit attire.

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. See Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

YEARBOOKS:  If you ordered a yearbook, you can pick it up in the main office.  If you did not purchase one and would like to, you can buy one in the bookstore. Limited quantities available.

BADMINTON:  We will be hosting Badminton Open Gym before and after school for students and staff on the following dates:

Before School: October 4, 25 & November 1 from 7-8 am in Spec Gym
After School: October 1 & 16 from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Field House
Any questions, please contact Coach Webber, Coach McCluskey or Coach Butterfield

NEW FROM THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:  The School Based Health Center and Gabriel's Light are collaborating to bring teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Maine West students in October. Gabriel's Light certifies students who can recognize and address peers' mental health concerns by linking them with supportive services through a trusted adult. There are only 30 slots available  In order to become certified you must register and attend all three training sessions. Sessions will be held after school, from 3:30pm -5pm on October 21st, 22nd, and 24th. Scan the flyer and register today! For more information please reach out to Amaryllis Rivera arivera8@maine207.org and Tigelique Woods twoods2maine207.org from the School Based Health Center.