FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Tonight’s the night! We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month this evening at 7:00 with delicious tacos, music, and electric energy at the soccer game. Bring the noise, pack the stands and show everyone what school spirit looks like.

HOMECOMING WEEK: Homecoming Week is officially next week and our theme this year is Maine West Mix Tape. Monday's spirit dress-up day is Party in the USA – Show your spirit and wear red, white, and blue.  Don't forget to keep an eye on @mw.svc and @mwactivities on Instagram for details on all the fun lunchtime activities happening throughout the week. Let’s make it an unforgettable Homecoming Week.

HOMECOMING DANCE:  This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

REGISTER TO VOTE:  Have you registered to vote in the upcoming November election? If not, there is still time. Volunteers will be in the LRC all day Tuesday and Wednesday to help students register. If you will be 18 by November 3 and are a U.S. citizen you are eligible.  Registering is quick and easy. Please bring two of the following items when you come to register, your Illinois Driver’s License or State ID, the last four digits of your social security number and/or your school ID.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallway for information about Mu Alpha Theta. Current senior members should pay for honor cords in the bookstore by September 21st.

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: If you're interested in joining Science National Honor Society, come to the meeting after school Wednesday, September 16 in B107.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR code around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Are you getting your act together? West's Got Talent, Maine West's All-School Talent show is revving up for another exciting season. Don't sing? Don't dance? DON'T WORRY! "West's Got Talent" features all kinds of acts and no previous experience is necessary. Whether its magic, juggling or even a beat-boxing performance, we want to see you and your friends on the Maine West stage.  An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 3:30 to 4 in R207 and auditions will take place on September 29 and September 30 after school. Have questions? Email Mr. Harmon for more information.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

PACK THE STANDS, WEST SIDE: Join us tonight at 7:00 for our USA-themed Football Game (wear your best red, white, and blue gear). Then come back Friday night at 7 to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at the soccer game with music, delicious tacos for sale and great vibes. Bring the noise and show your school spirit. See you in the stands.

Get ready, because Homecoming Week is officially next week, and our theme this year is Maine West Mix Tape. Here is your lineup for spirit dress-up days:

Monday: Party in the USA – Show your spirit and wear red, white, and blue.

Tuesday: Neon Moon – Brighten up the halls and dress in your best neon.

Wednesday: Hocochella – Rep your favorite band, artist, or music genre.

Thursday: Island in the Sun – Kick back in your best beach and tropical wear.

Friday: Warriorpalooza – Deck out in blue and gold for our homecoming assembly and the big football game.

Don't forget to keep an eye on @mw.svc and @mwactivities on Instagram for details on all the fun lunchtime activities happening throughout the week. Let’s make it an unforgettable Homecoming Week.

DECA: Calling all new and returning DECA members. DECA will hold its kickoff meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 in D105. Come learn what DECA is all about and see what’s planned for this year.

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Get ready to turn up the volume. This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallways about joining Mu Alpha Theta. Payment in the bookstore for new members is due September 21. Current senior members can pay $7 in the bookstore for honor cords. Contact Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

HOSA: The first meeting for HOSA is after school today in Room A201.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi Social Science Honor Society will have its first meeting of the year on Friday at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. All members should try to attend--see Google Classroom for details

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: If you're interested in joining Science National Honor Society, come to the meeting after school Wednesday, September 16 in B107.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR codes around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Are you getting your act together? West's Got Talent, Maine West's All-School Talent show is revving up for another exciting season. Don't sing? Don't dance? DON'T WORRY! "West's Got Talent" features all kinds of acts and no previous experience is necessary. Whether its magic, juggling or even a beat-boxing performance, we want to see you and your friends on the Maine West stage.  An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 3:30 to 4 in R207 and auditions will take place on September 29 and September 30 after school. Have questions? Email Mr. Harmon for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Get ready to turn up the volume. This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallways about joining Mu Alpha Theta. Payment in the bookstore for new members is due September 21. Current senior members can pay $7 in the bookstore for honor cords. Contact Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

SPEECH TEAM: Come check out Speech Team's informational meeting today after school in C201. Find out more about what the Speech Team is, why it's the best club at Maine West, and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - why you should join.

COLLEGE FAIR AND POSTSECONDARY EXPO:  The D207 College Fair and Postsecondary Expo is this evening from 6:30-8 HERE at Maine West. There will be over 100 post high school options including colleges and trade programs, a FAFSA presentation and a trades presentation. Come learn about all your options for post high school. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Adams or Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

HOSA: The first meeting for HOSA is Thursday at 3:15 in Room A201.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi Social Science Honor Society will have its first meeting of the year on Friday at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. All members should try to attend--see Google Classroom for details

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: If you're interested in joining Science National Honor Society, come to the meeting after school Wednesday, September 15 in B107.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR codes around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Are you getting your act together? West's Got Talent, Maine West's All-School Talent show is revving up for another exciting season. Don't sing? Don't dance? DON'T WORRY! "West's Got Talent" features all kinds of acts and no previous experience is necessary. Whether its magic, juggling or even a beat-boxing performance, we want to see you and your friends on the Maine West stage.  An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 3:30 to 4 in R207 and auditions will take place on September 29 and September 30 after school. Have questions? Email Mr. Harmon for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Get ready to turn up the volume. This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallways about joining Mu Alpha Theta. Payment in the bookstore for new members is due September 21. Current senior members can pay $7 in the bookstore for honor cords. Contact Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

BOOK CLUB: Book club is having its first meeting Wednesday at 7:45 am in the library in front of the Fireplace. Come and chat about what you read over summer and help us choose our first read for the year.

SPEECH TEAM: Are you tired of being shy?  Do you want to build your confidence?  
Do you want to be a BOSS in life?  All while being in the best club at Maine West?  Then come check out the Speech Team's informational meeting Wednesday after school in C201. Find out more about what the Speech Team is, why it's the best club at Maine West, and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - why you should join. For more information, reach out to Ms. Alverio.

COLLEGE FAIR AND POSTSECONDARY EXPO:  The D207 College Fair and Postsecondary Expo is Wednesday evening from 6:30-8 HERE at Maine West. There will be over 100 post high school options including colleges and trade programs, a FAFSA presentation and a trades presentation. Come learn about all your options for post high school. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Adams or Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

HOSA: The first meeting for HOSA is Thursday at 3:15 in Room A201.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi Social Science Honor Society will have its first meeting of the year on Friday at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. All members should try to attend--see Google Classroom for details

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: If you're interested in joining Science National Honor Society, come to the meeting after school Wednesday, September 15 in B107.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR codes around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Are you getting your act together? West's Got Talent, Maine West's All-School Talent show is revving up for another exciting season. Don't sing? Don't dance? DON'T WORRY! "West's Got Talent" features all kinds of acts and no previous experience is necessary. Whether its magic, juggling or even a beat-boxing performance, we want to see you and your friends on the Maine West stage.  An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 3:30 to 4 in R207 and auditions will take place on September 29 and September 30 after school. Have questions? Email Mr. Harmon for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Get ready to turn up the volume. This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallways about joining Mu Alpha Theta. Payment in the bookstore for new members is due September 21. Current senior members can pay $7 in the bookstore for honor cords. Contact Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

BOOK CLUB: Book club is having its first meeting Wednesday, September 9 at 7:45 am in the library in front of the Fireplace. Come and chat about what you read over summer and help us choose our first read for the year.

SPEECH TEAM: Are you tired of being shy?  Do you want to build your confidence?  
Do you want to be a BOSS in life?  All while being in the best club at Maine West?  Then come check out the Speech Team's informational meeting Wednesday, September 9 after school in C201. Find out more about what the Speech Team is, why it's the best club at Maine West, and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - why you should join. For more information, reach out to Ms. Alverio.

COLLEGE FAIR AND POSTSECONDARY EXPO:  The D207 College Fair and Postsecondary Expo is Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30-8 HERE at Maine West. There will be over 100 post high school options including colleges and trade programs, a FAFSA presentation and a trades presentation. Come learn about all your options for post high school. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Adams or Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

HOSA: The first meeting for HOSA will be Thursday, September 10th at 3:15 in Room A201.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi Social Science Honor Society will have its first meeting of the year on Friday, September 11 at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. All members should try to attend--see Google Classroom for details

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: If you're interested in joining Science National Honor Society, come to the meeting after school Wednesday, September 15 in B107.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR codes around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Get ready to turn up the volume. This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallways about joining Mu Alpha Theta. Payment in the bookstore for new members is due September 21. Current senior members can pay $7 in the bookstore for honor cords. Contact Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

BOOK CLUB: Book club is having its first meeting Wednesday, September 9 at 7:45 am in the library in front of the Fireplace. Come and chat about what you read over summer and help us choose our first read for the year.

SPEECH TEAM: Are you tired of being shy?  Do you want to build your confidence?  
Do you want to be a BOSS in life?  All while being in the best club at Maine West?  Then come check out the Speech Team's informational meeting Wednesday, September 9 after school in C201. Find out more about what the Speech Team is, why it's the best club at Maine West, and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - why you should join. For more information, reach out to Ms. Alverio.

COLLEGE FAIR AND POSTSECONDARY EXPO:  The D207 College Fair and Postsecondary Expo is Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30-8 HERE at Maine West. There will be over 100 post high school options including colleges and trade programs, a FAFSA presentation and a trades presentation. Come learn about all your options for post high school. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Adams or Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

HOSA: The first meeting for HOSA will be Thursday, September 10th at 3:15 in Room A201.

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: If you're interested in joining Science National Honor Society, come to the meeting after school Wednesday, September 15 in B107.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR codes around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Get ready to turn up the volume. This year's Homecoming Dance theme is Maine West Mixtape, taking place on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 in Spec Gym and Fieldhouse. Tickets are $30 each. Students are required to present their ID when purchasing tickets in the bookstore and at the door for entry to the Homecoming dance. Students that would like to purchase a ticket for a student that doesn't attend Maine West will receive a link to pay for the ticket after receiving approval for their outside guest. Grab your tickets early, dust off your best dance moves and get ready for an unforgettable night.

MU ALPHA THETA:  See the posters in the hallways about joining Mu Alpha Theta. Payment in the bookstore for new members is due September 21. Current senior members can pay $7 in the bookstore for honor cords. Contact Mrs. Stutheit with any questions.

DRAMA CLUB:  The first drama club meeting of the year will be today in A206 from 3:15 - 4:00. All are welcome! There will be candy, games and much much more. We will discuss this year's season and our upcoming trip to the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CLUB:  The Women's Empowerment Club will meet  for the first time this year on Thursday. The meeting will be held at 8:00 in the CCRC. Reach out to Ms. Hart or Ms. Nelson for more details.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors interested in joining The National English Honor Society can attend an informational meeting on either Wednesday at 3:00 in A218 or Thursday at 8:00 AM in A218. Information about requirements and the application process will be presented.

BOOK CLUB: Book club is having it's first meeting on Wednesday, September 9th after school in the library in front of the Fireplace. Come and chat about what you read over summer and help us choose our first read for the year.

SPEECH TEAM: Are you tired of being shy?  Do you want to build your confidence?  
Do you want to be a BOSS in life?  All while being in the best club at Maine West?  Then come check out the Speech Team's informational meeting Wednesday, September 9 after school in C201. Find out more about what the Speech Team is, why it's the best club at Maine West, and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - why you should join. For more information, reach out to Ms. Alverio.

COLLEGE FAIR AND POSTSECONDARY EXPO:  The D207 College Fair and Postsecondary Expo is Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30-8 HERE at Maine West. There will be over 100 post high school options including colleges and trade programs, a FAFSA presentation and a trades presentation. Come learn about all your options for post high school. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Adams or Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on September 17th and 18th during periods 1-4 for members of the senior class. Students who have signed up for testing will have their attendance excused. Students will be immediately sent back to class as soon as they conclude their testing. Sign up using the QR codes around the building or see Ms. Tomasello in the SFS office or Ms. Rodriguez in room A208.