THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NEWS FROM STUDENT & FAMILY SERVICES:  Student and Family Services is hosting a lunch and learn today during all lunch periods in E107 about Coping with Change and Uncertainty. Bring your lunch and a friend and learn some useful skills.

PI SIGMA PI:  Current members of Pi Sigma Pi can order and pay for their club t-shirts in the bookstore, now through the first week of December. Shirts cost $15.00. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25 in the pool. No experience is necessary.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

LITTLE MERMAID MUSICAL AUDITION:  Auditions for this year's musical, "The Little Mermaid" will be held today from 3:30 to 6:30 in the Choir Room (R207). No experience? No worries! Most students in our program have little to no experience prior to high school; so you're in good company. If you missed the informational meeting, email Mr. Harmon at Dharmon@maine207.org and he will connect you with the Google Classroom.

NEWS FROM STUDENT & FAMILY SERVICES:  Student and Family Services is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday during all lunch periods in E107 about Coping with Change and Uncertainty. Bring your lunch and a friend and learn some useful skills.

IRISH CLUB:  Irish Club is having their first meeting today from 3:00-3:45 in the Warrior Resource Center, B225.

FASHION AND COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Fashion and Cosmetology Club will meet today after school in C108 for another makeup challenge. We will be competing to see who can create the best makeup look on a partner all while blindfolded. Remember to bring your own makeup and brushes.

PI SIGMA PI:  Current members of Pi Sigma Pi can order and pay for their club t-shirts in the bookstore, now through the first week of December. Shirts cost $15.00. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25th in the pool. No experience is necessary.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Congratulations to the Speech Team who had a good showing at the Speechapalooza tournament. Elisha Joseph placed 1st in Informative Speaking and 2nd in Poetry. Tristan Okurowski won first place in both of his events, Radio and Prose. Congratulations team to a great start to the season.
We wish you continued success!

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  The Music Appreciation Society will meet today in the Library. Come listen to some tunes through a pair of speakers with the volume up with friends, the way it was meant to be.

LITTLE MERMAID MUSICAL AUDITION:  Auditions for this year's musical, "The Little Mermaid" will be held Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 in the Choir Room (R207). No experience? No worries! Most students in our program have little to no experience prior to high school; so you're in good company. If you missed the informational meeting, email Mr. Harmon at Dharmon@maine207.org and he will connect you with the Google Classroom.

NEWS FROM STUDENT & FAMILY SERVICES:  Student and Family Services is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday during all lunch periods in E107 about Coping with Change and Uncertainty. Bring your lunch and a friend and learn some useful skills.

IRISH CLUB:  Irish Club is having their first meeting on Wednesday from 3:00-3:45 in the Warrior Resource Center, B225.

FASHION AND COSMETOLOGY CLUB:  Fashion and Cosmetology Club will meet Wednesday after school in C108 for another makeup challenge. We will be competing to see who can create the best makeup look on a partner all while blindfolded. Remember to bring your own makeup and brushes.

WINTER GUARD:  The Maine West Winter Guard is hosting audition clinics today from 6:30 - 8:30 in Spec Gym. No experience required. Bring a friend and learn new skills.

PI SIGMA PI:  Current members of Pi Sigma Pi can order and pay for their club t-shirts in the bookstore, now through the first week of December. Shirts cost $15.00. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25th in the pool. No experience is necessary.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024

SENIOR PORTRAITS:  Please remember to schedule your senior portrait. The final days for Senior Portraits are Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 am-7:00 pm in E107. Appointments are highly recommended. Please reach out to Mr. Comerford or Mr. Swistak if you have any questions.

LITTLE MERMAID AUDITIONS: An informational meeting for this year's musical, "The Little Mermaid" will be held tonight from 3:30 to 6:00 in the Choir Room (R207). No experience? No worries. Most students in our program have little to no experience prior to high school; so you're in good company. We will teach you the audition songs and go step by step through the dance. Feel free to email Mr. Harmon at Dharmon@maine207.org for more information.

WINTER GUARD:  The Maine West Winter Guard is hosting audition clinics today and tomorrow from 6:30 - 8:30. Monday in the lower commons, Tuesday in Spec Gym. It is recommended that you attend both, but only one is needed to join the team. No experience required. Bring a friend and learn new skills.

PI SIGMA PI:  Current members of Pi Sigma Pi can order and pay for their club t-shirts in the bookstore, now through the first week of December. Shirts cost $15.00. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25th in the pool. No experience is necessary.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024

NEWS FROM CCRC:  In the CCRC today during all lunch periods, Ms. Nelson is having a Career Experience Workshop for Juniors and Seniors. Students will learn about a variety of career exploration opportunities. Stop by during your lunch period to attend.

SENIOR PORTRAITS:  Please remember to schedule your senior portrait. The final days for Senior Portraits are November 15, 18, 19, and 20 from 11:00 am-7:00 pm in E107. Appointments are highly recommended. Please reach out to Mr. Comerford or Mr. Swistak if you have any questions.

WINTER GUARD:  The Maine West Winter Guard is hosting audition clinics next week Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 - 8:30. Monday will be held in the lower commons and Tuesday will be held in the Spec Gym. It is recommended that you attend both, but only one is needed to join the team. No experience required. Bring a friend and learn new skills.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25th in the pool. No experience is necessary.

SPEECH TEAM:  The Speech Team kicks off their tournament season tomorrow with Speechapalooza at Prospect High School. Students will compete in a variety of event categories, including poetry, radio, humorous duet acting and prose to name a few. Best of luck team at Speechapalooza and have a wonderful season.

FEEDBACK FRIDAYS:  Today the Principal's Leadership Team will be soliciting feedback from students on ways you think your school experience can be improved. THE PLT members will have orange cards with a QR code. Scan the QR code to complete a Google Form. Feedback Fridays will happen once a month.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024

THRIFT CLUB:  Thrift club will meet today after school in the library.

SENIOR PORTRAITS:  Please remember to schedule your senior portrait. The final days for Senior Portraits will be November 15, 18, 19, and 20 from 11:00 am-7:00 pm in E107. Appointments are highly recommended. Please reach out to Mr. Comerford or Mr. Swistak if you have any questions.

TURKEY TROT: W.A.P.A. is sponsoring a Turkey today from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the Spec Foyer. Running, trotting and walking are welcomed. This event is open to anyone interested. We are asking for a $10 donation or $3 and 5 canned food items to be donated. All proceeds will be donated to The Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Maine West's annual talent show, "West's Got Talent" starts today. One of the most anticipated events of the year, "West's Got Talent" features everything from magic tricks to original song writing, Flamenco dancing and more. Tickets are available online and at the door; $7 for students, and $10 for adults. Performances run Thursday and Friday from 7 to 8:30 in the Maine West Auditorium.

WINTER GUARD:  The Maine West Winter Guard is hosting audition clinics next week Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 - 8:30. Monday will be held in the lower commons and Tuesday will be held in the Spec Gym. It is recommended that you attend both, but only one is needed to join the team. No experience required. Bring a friend and learn new skills.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25th in the pool. No experience is necessary.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:  In the CCRC today during all lunch periods, Ms. Nelson is having a Career Exploration Workshop for Freshmen and Sophomores. Students will learn about all the different career exploration resources available to them. Stop by during your lunch period to attend.

SENIOR PORTRAITS:  Please remember to schedule your senior portrait. The final days for Senior Portraits will be November 15, 18, 19, and 20 from 11:00 am-7:00 pm in E107. Appointments are highly recommended. Please reach out to Mr. Comerford or Mr. Swistak if you have any questions.

TURKEY TROT: W.A.P.A. is sponsoring a Turkey Trot tomorrow from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the Spec Foyer. Running, trotting and walking are welcomed. This event is open to anyone interested. We are asking for a $10 donation or $3 and 5 canned food items to be donated. All proceeds will be donated to The Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Maine West's annual talent show, "West's Got Talent" opens soon. One of the most anticipated events of the year, "West's Got Talent" features everything from magic tricks to original song writing, Flamenco dancing and more. Tickets are available online and at the door; $7 for students, and $10 for adults. Performances run Thursday and Friday from 7 to 8:30 in the Maine West Auditorium.

WINTER GUARD:  The Maine West Winter Guard is hosting audition clinics next week Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 - 8:30. Monday will be held in the lower commons and Tuesday will be held in the Spec Gym. It is recommended that you attend both, but only one is needed to join the team. No experience required. Bring a friend and learn new skills.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The first day of practice for Boys Swim and Dive is Monday November 25th in the pool. No experience is necessary.