WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We are having a Glow In The Dark assembly on Friday.  This week during lunch periods, come to the tables across from the main office for some free activities to help you get ready.
         Today - Bring a t-shirt to decorate for FREE with glow in the dark tape.
         Friday - FREE neon face paint.  Don't forget to wear your decorated t-shirt.
         Glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets on sale in the bookstore, 2 for $1.00.

SENIORS:  Attention Seniors, we would like to feature your signature in this year's yearbook. Please stop by the main office if you did not get a chance to sign a notecard.

ACCOUNTING CLUB MEMBERS:  Accounting club members, it is time to take our yearbook picture.  Please come to our next meeting looking your absolute best. The meeting is today after school from 3:30-4:30 in D102. After taking our yearbook picture, we will have a study session to help you finish the IRS basic exam. Please bring your test booklets and any questions you have.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Time for some retail therapy at the Maine West bookstore! We have 1/4 zip sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, baseball caps and more. Stop by to get your Maine West swag and accessories while supplies last. Open the link to view some of the items available for sale in the bookstore. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iptNTK0mlUXlloBuxRa20hIF76GQ0kdm/view

WRESTLING:  We are excited to host our first youth wrestling seminar of the year.  Attached is a flier for the event on February 18th, 2023, at Maine West High School, in the Wrestling Room, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Also attached is our Waiver for our Participants.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023

SENIORS:  Attention Seniors, we would like to feature your signature in this year's yearbook. Please stop by the main office if you did not get a chance to sign a notecard.

STUDENTS:  The student voice committee will be selling glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets two for $1 in the bookstore this week for the assembly on Friday. Come get your glow in the dark gear!

STUDENTS:  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, student voice committee will have neon tape for you to decorate a t-shirt for the assembly on Friday. Bring your t-shirt to the tables set up in the upper commons across from the main entrance.

STUDENTS:  The student voice committee will have face paint for you to use Friday during lunch periods. This will be set up in the upper commons across from the maine entrance.

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  Do you like Super Smash Bros? Mario Cart? If so, please come to Video Game Club. We will be meeting today at 3pm in the LRC.

ACCOUNTING CLUB MEMBERS:  Accounting club members, it is time to take our yearbook picture.  Please come to our next meeting looking your absolute best. The meeting is Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:30 in D102. After taking our yearbook picture, we will have a study session to help you finish the IRS basic exam. Please bring your test booklets and any questions you have.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Time for some retail therapy at the Maine West bookstore! We have 1/4 zip sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, baseball caps and more. Stop by to get your Maine West swag and accessories while supplies last. Open the link to view some of the items available for sale in the bookstore. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iptNTK0mlUXlloBuxRa20hIF76GQ0kdm/view

WRESTLING:  We are excited to host our first youth wrestling seminar of the year.  Attached is a flier for the event on February 18th, 2023, at Maine West High School, in the Wrestling Room, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Also attached is our Waiver for our Participants.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023

SENIORS:  Attention Seniors, we would like to feature your signature in this year's yearbook. Please stop by the main office if you did not get a chance to sign a notecard.

STUDENTS:  The student voice committee will be selling glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets tow for $1 in the bookstore next week for the assembly on Friday. Come get your glow in the dark gear!

STUDENTS:  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, student voice committee will have neon tape for you to decorate a t-shirt for the assembly on Friday. Bring your t-shirt to the tables set up in the upper commons across from the main entrance.

STUDENTS:  The student voice committee will have face paint for you to use Friday during lunch periods. This will be set up in the upper commons across from the maine entrance.

ACCOUNTING CLUB MEMBERS:  Accounting club members, it is time to take our yearbook picture.  Please come to our next meeting looking your absolute best. The meeting is Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:30 in D102. After taking our yearbook picture, we will have a study session to help you finish the IRS basic exam. Please bring your test booklets and any questions you have.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

STUDENTS AND STAFF:  Time for some retail therapy at the Maine West bookstore! We have 1/4 zip sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, baseball caps and more. Stop by to get your Maine West swag and accessories while supplies last. Open the link to view some of the items available for sale in the bookstore. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iptNTK0mlUXlloBuxRa20hIF76GQ0kdm/view

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023

Congratulations to all the DECA members who competed in the regional competition in Rosemont on Wednesday. Ten students won a medal for their exam or role plays, but the following students deserve a high five for being the overall winners in their events:

1st place: Yuliya Kolinkovska
2nd place: Arieb Rana
3rd place: Max Siuchta and the team of Sofia Cupuro and Mia Thomas

Best of luck to those DECA members who are advancing to compete at state competition in March!

STUDENTS:  The Student Voice Committee will be selling glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets for $1 each in the bookstore next week for the assembly on Friday. Come get your glow in the dark gear!

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY: The music appreciation society will meet Friday in the LRC at 3pm. Come and listen to some new or old favorites and bring your friends.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Anime club is not meeting today.  We will meet again next week.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY: The music appreciation society will meet Friday in the LRC at 3pm. Come and listen to some new or old favorites and bring your friends.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Anime club will not meet this Thursday.  We will meet again next week.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: The ISAC representative will be here today from 10:30-1pm to help seniors with the FAFSA. If you still haven't completed yours, come to the CCRC for assistance. Remember, it is a graduation requirement.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023

JUNIOR AND SENIORS:  Attention Juniors & Seniors! The CCRC is looking for a student intern for the 2023 Spring Semester. We are looking for someone who is interested in business and marketing, possesses strong leadership skills and has advanced skills in Canva, Instagram, and TikTok. Interested candidates should apply via SchooLinks or by stopping by the CCRC.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Anime club will not meet this Thursday.  We will meet again next week.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CLUB: Join Women's Empowerment Club in the Library after school today.

HIRING EVENT: Do you want a part-time job for the summer? The Des Plaines Park District will have a hiring table set up today in front of the CCRC during all lunches! Positions include Cashier, Pool Attendant, and more! Come check it out!

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023

JUNIOR AND SENIORS:  Attention Juniors & Seniors! The CCRC is looking for a student intern for the 2023 Spring Semester. We are looking for someone who is interested in business and marketing, possesses strong leadership skills and has advanced skills in Canva, Instagram, and TikTok. Interested candidates should apply via SchooLinks or by stopping by the CCRC.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?

Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

JUNIOR AND SENIORS:  Attention Juniors & Seniors! The CCRC is looking for a student intern for the 2023 Spring Semester. We are looking for someone who is interested in business and marketing, possesses strong leadership skills and has advanced skills in Canva, Instagram, and TikTok. Interested candidates should apply via SchooLinks or by stopping by the CCRC.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?

Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

MAINE WEST UNPLUGGED:  Maine West Unplugged will meet Friday at 3pm in the LRC. Bring your instrument and meet your fellow musicians at West!

DECA:  Attention all DECA members: There is a mandatory DECA meeting on Monday morning, January 23rd at 7:45 am in D102. All DECA members must attend to discuss important information about the upcoming regional competition.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023

JUNIOR AND SENIORS:  Attention Juniors & Seniors! The CCRC is looking for a student intern for the 2023 Spring Semester. We are looking for someone who is interested in business and marketing, possesses strong leadership skills and has advanced skills in Canva, Instagram, and TikTok. Interested candidates should apply via SchooLinks or by stopping by the CCRC.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?

Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

MAINE WEST UNPLUGGED:  Maine West Unplugged will meet Friday at 3pm in the LRC. Bring your instrument and meet your fellow musicians at West!

DECA:  Attention all DECA members: There is a mandatory DECA meeting on Monday morning, January 23rd at 7:45 am in D102. All DECA members must attend to discuss important information about the upcoming regional competition.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023

BOYS TENNIS:  There is an informational meeting for any boy interested in playing tennis after school today in room B215. Please see Coach Hauenstein in B215 if you have any questions.

JUNIOR AND SENIORS:  Attention Juniors & Seniors! The CCRC is looking for a student intern for the 2023 Spring Semester. We are looking for someone who is interested in business and marketing, possesses strong leadership skills and has advanced skills in Canva, Instagram, and TikTok. Interested candidates should apply via SchooLinks or by stopping by the CCRC.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?

Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023

BOYS TENNIS:  There will be an informational meeting for any boy interested in playing tennis this spring on Wednesday in room B-215. We are offering two options for attending the meeting, 8:15am or 3:05pm.  Please see Coach Hauenstein in B-215 if you have any questions.

JUNIOR AND SENIORS:  Attention Juniors & Seniors! The CCRC is looking for a student intern for the 2023 Spring Semester. We are looking for someone who is interested in business and marketing, possesses strong leadership skills and has advanced skills in Canva, Instagram, and TikTok. Interested candidates should apply via SchooLinks or by stopping by the CCRC.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose?  In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel?  If so, you should join Poetry Club! Poetry Club will meet after school today in C205. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

TRACK AND FIELD: You are invited to join the Track and Field team. We meet in the field house after school today.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?

Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

NEW ROOM LOCATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING & ALTERNATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (ALOP): At the start of semester two, there were changes to the room locations for some of our programs in the Warrior Resource Center. The Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) will be in B226 with Isabel Gonzalez and Andy Medoza. Executive Functioning and the Testing Center will be in B227 with Lara Kalayjian and Tom Rudd.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023

KRISPY KREMES:  The principal's leadership team is selling Krispy Kremes today for only $1.00.  PLT members will be selling them throughout the day and you can also stop in the main office.

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Attention Accounting Club members, hopefully, you were able to work on the certification exams over winter break. If you need help or have completed the exams and want to help others, please attend the optional meeting today at 7:45 a.m. in D102. Please check Google Classroom for more details. 

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose?  In your free time, do you often rhyme?
Do you find yourself writing out what you feel?  If so, you should join Poetry Club! Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

TRACK AND FIELD: You are invited to join the Track and Field team. We meet in the field house after school beginning Tuesday, January 17th.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?

Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

NEW ROOM LOCATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING & ALTERNATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (ALOP): At the start of semester two, there were changes to the room locations for some of our programs in the Warrior Resource Center. The Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) will be in B226 with Isabel Gonzalez and Andy Medoza. Executive Functioning and the Testing Center will be in B227 with Lara Kalayjian and Tom Rudd.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Attention Accounting Club members, hopefully, you were able to work on the certification exams over winter break. If you need help or have completed the exams and want to help others, please attend the optional meeting this Friday at 7:45 a.m. in D102. Please check Google Classroom for more details. 

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose?  In your free time, do you often rhyme?
Do you find yourself writing out what you feel?  If so, you should join Poetry Club! Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

TRACK AND FIELD: You are invited to join the Track and Field team. We meet in the field house after school beginning Tuesday, January 17th.

BADMINTON: Please join us for Badminton Open Gym Friday morning at 6:30 am in the spec gym. Everyone is welcome.

ANIME CLUB:  Do you find yourself arguing about who would win? Yuji Itadori or Denji?
Was Light Yagami really evil?  What's better? Sub or dub?  If these questions cross your mind, you should join Anime Club! We meet every Thursday in C205 after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Attention Accounting Club members, hopefully, you were able to work on the certification exams over winter break. If you need help or have completed the exams and want to help others, please attend the optional meeting this Friday at 7:45 a.m. in D102. Please check Google Classroom for more details. 

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose?  In your free time, do you often rhyme?
Do you find yourself writing out what you feel?  If so, you should join Poetry Club! Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

TRACK AND FIELD: You are invited to join the Track and Field team. We meet in the field house after school beginning Tuesday, January 17th.

BADMINTON: Please join us for Badminton Open Gym Friday morning at 6:30 am in the spec gym. Everyone is welcome.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Attention Accounting Club members, hopefully, you were able to work on the certification exams over winter break. If you need help or have completed the exams and want to help others, please attend the optional meeting this Friday at 7:45 a.m. in D102. Please check Google Classroom for more details. 

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose?  In your free time, do you often rhyme?
Do you find yourself writing out what you feel?  If so, you should join Poetry Club! Poetry Club meets in C205 on Tuesdays after school. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9

 WELCOME BACK!

ACCOUNTING CLUB:  Attention Accounting Club members, hopefully, you were able to work on the certification exams over winter break. If you need help or have completed the exams and want to help others, please attend the optional meeting this Friday at 7:45 a.m. in D102. Please check Google Classroom for more details.