MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  The deadline for clinical government summer school applications has been extended. You have until Wednesday to submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCATION:  Join the Muslim Student Association for a presentation about Ramdadan on Thursday after school in C201. Everyone is welcome, including staff and students.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Girls Badminton tryouts begin Monday, March 3rd from 3:30-5:30.  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will try-out in Spec Gym. Freshmen will try-out in the Fieldhouse. To try out, register in 8 to 18 on the Maine West Athletic page and turn in a current physical to the Athletic Office. Please wear gym shoes and athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym Friday mornings in February from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025

FEEDBACK FRIDAY:  Hey Warriors today is Feedback Friday! The Principal's Leadership Team members will be soliciting feedback for ways to improve your experience at Maine West. Be sure to seek out a member of the Principal’s Leadership Team member today to fill out a GoogleForm.

THE LITTLE MERMAID:  Want to escape the polar vortex? Come to this year's musical, The Little Mermaid. Student tickets are $7 and adults are $12. Shows are at 7:00 pm today and tomorrow.  Sunday's show is at 2:00 pm with the Under The Sea Carnival from 12 to 1:30 in the upper commons. There is an additional $10 entrance fee for the carnival but there will be games, prizes and pictures with Ariel, King Triton, Sebastian and other cast members.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  The deadline for clinical government summer school applications has been extended. You have until Wednesday, February 26 to submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCATION:  Join the Muslim Student Association for a presentation about Ramdadan on Thursday after school in C201. Everyone is welcome, including staff and students.

GIRLS BADMINTON:  Girls Badminton tryouts begin Monday, March 3rd from 3:30-5:30.  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will try-out in Spec Gym. Freshmen will try-out in the Fieldhouse. To try out, register in 8 to 18 on the Maine West Athletic page and turn in a current physical to the Athletic Office. Please wear gym shoes and athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym Friday mornings in February from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025

FEEDBACK FRIDAY:  Hey Warriors, tomorrow is Feedback Friday. The Principal Leadership Team members will be soliciting feedback for ways to improve your experience at Maine West. Be sure to seek out a member of the Principal’s Leadership Team member on Friday to fill out a GoogleForm.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  The deadline for clinical government summer school applications has been extended. You have until Wednesday, February 26 to submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym Friday mornings in February from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS:  The Speech Team ended their IHSA State Series run on Saturday with the Sectionals Tournament at Downers Grove South High School. Congratulations to Sam Rubio who advanced to finals in Original Comedy. Congratulations Team for a great showing and a wonderful season.

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, please attend this year's organizational meeting today at 3:45 in room D105.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym Friday mornings in February from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, please attend this year's organizational meeting on Wednesday at 3:45 in room D105.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

WEST SIDE:  Make sure your Valentine's Day a SLAM-DUNK and join West Side tonight for our Valentine's Day theme and Senior Night game. Senior activities start at 6 and tip-off is at 6:30. Wear your red and pink. 

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, please attend this year's organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 19 at 3:45 in room D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

GSA:  GSA will meet after school today in the Library.  It's never too late to join, bring a friend.

BAKE SALE:  Treat yourself or your Valentine to a sweet treat at Pi Sigma Pi's 3rd Annual Charity Bake Sale today during lunch periods in the lower commons. ALL money raised will help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in their fight against childhood cancer. Cash or card accepted.

CANDY SALE:  Buy sweets for your sweetie and friends for a good cause. Student Ambassadors are selling valentine candy bags for $5 each at the bookstore and today during lunch periods in the lower commons.

WEST SIDE:  Make sure your Valentine's Day is a SLAM-DUNK by joining West Side for our Valentine's Day and Senior Night game theme Friday. Senior activities start at 6 and tip-off is at 6:30. Wear your best red and pink. 

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, please attend this year's organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 19 at 3:45 in room D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: Today, the CCRC is hosting a Resume Building Workshop. You can get support making your resume for the first time or updating it for a specific opportunity. Stop by during your lunch period to attend.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due today.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

UKRAINIAN CLUB:  Are you interested in exploring Ukraine's culture and history? Making new friends? Come to Ukrainian Club's first meeting after school today in D105.

GSA:  GSA will meet after school Thursday in the Library.  It's never too late to join, bring a friend.

BAKE SALE:  Pi Sigma Pi will host its 3rd Annual Charity Bake Sale during all lunch periods on Thursday. Sales will be cash only and ALL proceeds will benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. Pick up a sweet treat for Valentine's Day and help St. Jude in their fight to end childhood cancer.

CANDY SALE:  With Valentine's Day around the corner, now is the time to buy sweets for your sweetie and friends for a good cause. Student Ambassadors are selling valentine candy bags for $5 each at the bookstore all week and on Thursday during lunch periods in the lower commons.

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, please attend this year's organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 19 at 3:45 in room D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

GSA:  GSA will meet after school Thursday in the Library.  It's never too late to join, bring a friend.

BAKE SALE:  Pi Sigma Pi will host its 3rd Annual Charity Bake Sale during all lunch periods on Thursday. Sales will be cash only and ALL proceeds will benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. Pick up a sweet treat for Valentine's Day and help St. Jude in their fight to end childhood cancer.

CANDY SALE:  With Valentine's Day around the corner, now is the time to buy sweets for your sweetie and friends for a good cause. Student Ambassadors are selling valentine candy bags for $5 each at the bookstore all week and on Thursday during lunch periods in the lower commons.

UKRAINIAN CLUB:  Are you interested in exploring Ukraine's culture and history? Making new friends? Come to Ukrainian Club's first meeting after school Wednesday in D105.

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, please attend this year's organizational meeting on Wednesday, February 19 at 3:45 in room D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber. 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025

SOFTBALL:  There is a softball pre-season meeting today at 3:00 in Room E105. Tryouts are March 3rd through the 5th.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

GSA:  GSA will meet after school Thursday in the Library.  It's never to late to join, bring a friend.

BAKE SALE:  Pi Sigma Pi will host its 3rd Annual Charity Bake Sale during all lunch periods on Thursday. Sales will be cash only and ALL proceeds will benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. Pick up a sweet treat for Valentine's Day and help St. Jude in their fight to end childhood cancer.

CANDY SALE:  With Valentine's Day around the corner, now is the time to buy sweets for your sweetie and friends for a good cause. Student Ambassadors are selling valentine candy bags for $5 each at the bookstore all week and on Thursday during lunch periods in the lower commons.

UKRAINIAN CLUB:  Are you interested in exploring Ukraine's culture and history? Making new friends? Come to Ukrainian Club's first meeting after school Wednesday in D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024

VALENTUNES:  Valentune's are on sale in the bookstore for $5.00.  Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th.

SOFTBALL:  There is a softball pre-season meeting Monday at 3:00 in Room E105. Tryouts are March 3rd through the 5th.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday, February 12.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

GSA:  GSA will meet after school Thursday, February 13 in the Library.  It's never to late to join, bring a friend.

BAKE SALE:  Pi Sigma Pi will host its 3rd Annual Charity Bake Sale during all lunch periods on Thursday, February 13th. Sales will be cash only and ALL proceeds will benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. Pick up a sweet treat for Valentine's Day and help St. Jude in their fight to end childhood cancer.

UKRAINIAN CLUB:  Are you interested in exploring Ukraine's culture and history? Making new friends? Come to Ukrainian Club's first meeting after school Wednesday, February 12 in D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025

ACCESS TESTING: There is ACCESS testing today for 11th and 12th grades. Please check your student email for more testing details.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION:  Join us after school today for a Muslim Student Association meeting in B215. Everyone is welcome. Make sure to attend If you are interested in leadership positions as we will be electing an exec board.

VALENTUNES:  Valentune's are on sale this week in the bookstore for $5.00.  Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th.

SOFTBALL:  Interested in trying out for Softball? There is a softball pre-season meeting Monday, February 10 at 3:00 in Room E105. Tryouts are March 3rd through the 5th.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday, February 12.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

GSA:  GSA will meet after school Thursday, February 13 in the Library.  It's never to late to join, bring a friend.

BAKE SALE:  Pi Sigma Pi will host its 3rd Annual Charity Bake Sale during all lunch periods on Thursday, February 13th. Sales will be cash only and ALL proceeds will benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. Pick up a sweet treat for Valentine's Day and help St. Jude in their fight to end childhood cancer.

UKRAINIAN CLUB:  Are you interested in exploring Ukraine's culture and history? Making new friends? Come to Ukrainian Club's first meeting after school Wednesday, February 12 in D105.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025

ACCESS TESTING: ACCESS testing starts today for 11th and 12th grades. Please check your student email for more testing details.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION:  Join us after school Thursday for a Muslim Student Association meeting in B215. Everyone is welcome. Make sure to attend If you are interested in leadership positions as we will be electing an exec board.

VALENTUNES:  Valentune's are on sale this week in the bookstore for $5.00.  Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th.

SOFTBALL:  Interested in trying out for Softball? There is a softball pre-season meeting Monday, February 10 at 3:00 in Room E105. Tryouts are March 3rd through the 5th.

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday, February 12.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025

ACCESS TESTING: ACCESS testing starts today for 9th and 10th grade! Please check your student email for more testing details!

VALENTUNES:  Valentune's are on sale this week in the bookstore for $5.00.  Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. 

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday, February 12.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational meeting today at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday, March 3rd and 4th in Spec Gym.

VALENTUNES:  Valentune's are on sale this week in the bookstore for $5.00.  Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. 

CLINICAL GOVERNMENT:  Clinical government summer school applications are due Wednesday, February 12.  Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025

SPEECH TEAM:  The Speech Team will compete tomorrow at the Tournament of Heroes at Glenbrook North High School. This is their final tournament before the IHSA State series that begins February 8th. Good luck team at the tournament and best of luck at State.

ACCESS TESTING:  ACCESS testing starts next week. Check your student email for details such as date, time and location.

WEST SIDE:  The theme for tonights basketball game is NEON. The first 50 Maine West students will receive a free t-shirt. Tip off is at 6:30 pm. Go Warriors!

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational on Monday at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday, March 3rd and 4th in Spec Gym.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

VALENTUNES:  Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means it's time for VALENTUNES! Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. They make a great gift for a friend. Valentunes are only $5 and will go on sale beginning the week of February 3rd in the bookstore.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025

ACCESS TESTING:  ACCESS testing starts next week. Check your student email for details such as date, time and location.

WEST SIDE:  The West Side basketball game theme for Friday night is NEON. The first 50 Maine West students will receive a free t-shirt. Tip off is at 6:30 pm. Go Warriors!

BOYS TENNIS: For those interested in Boy’s Tennis, there will be a brief informational meeting today at 3:15 in G102. Contact Coach York for more information.

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational on Monday, February 3 at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday March 3rd and 4th in Spec Gym.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

VALENTUNES:  Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means it's time for VALENTUNES! Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. They make a great gift for a friend. Valentunes are only $5 and will go on sale beginning the week of February 3rd in the bookstore.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025

WEST SIDE:  The West Side basketball game theme for Friday night is NEON. The first 50 Maine West students will receive a free t-shirt. Tip off is at 6:30 pm. Go Warriors!

BOYS TENNIS: For those interested in Boy’s Tennis, there will be a brief informational meeting Thursday at 3:15 in G102. Contact Coach York for more information.

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational on Monday, February 3 at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday March 3rd and 4th in Spec Gym.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

VALENTUNES:  Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means it's time for VALENTUNES! Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. They make a great gift for a friend. Valentunes are only $5 and will go on sale beginning the week of February 3rd in the bookstore.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:  Attention all boys interested in trying out for volleyball this Spring. There will be an informational meeting after school today in G102. If you have any questions or can't make the meeting please contact Coach OBrill.

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  The Maine West Music Appreciation Society will be meeting today after school in the Library. Bring your new favorite tunes to play for others or open your ears to new sounds.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi members, please sign up on Google Classroom to help with our 3rd Annual charity bake sale as soon as possible. There will be a short but important planning meeting in C204 on Wednesday, see Google Classroom for details. We need ALL members to pitch in.

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational on Monday, February 3 at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday March 3rd and 4th in Spec Gym.

BOYS TENNIS: For those interested in Boy’s Tennis, there will be a brief informational meeting Thursday at 3:15 in G102. Contact Coach York for more information.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

VALENTUNES:  Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means it's time for VALENTUNES! Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. They make a great gift for a friend. Valentunes are only $5 and will go on sale beginning the week of February 3rd in the bookstore.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi members, please sign up on Google Classroom to help with our 3rd Annual charity bake sale as soon as possible. There will be a short but important planning meeting in C204 on Wednesday, see Google Classroom for details. We need ALL members to pitch in.

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational on Monday, February 3 at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday March 3rd and 4th in Spec Gym.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:  Attention all boys interested in trying out for volleyball this Spring. There will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday in G102. If you have any questions or can't make the meeting please contact Coach OBrill.

BOYS TENNIS: For those interested in Boy’s Tennis, there will be a brief informational meeting Thursday at 3:15 in G102. Contact Coach York for more information.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

VALENTUNES:  Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means it's time for VALENTUNES! Valentunes are singing telegrams and will be delivered during 6th period on February 13th. They make a great gift for a friend. Valentunes are only $5 and will go on sale beginning the week of February 3rd in the bookstore.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025

BLOOD DRIVE:  Please join us for our blood drive on Friday in the Spec Gym Foyer from 8:30-2. You can schedule by scanning the QR code posted on the flyers in the hallways. Students who are 17 or 18 years of age can give blood and students who are 16 will need consent from a parent or guardian. Students must donate during lunch, PE or during a free period, and each donor will receive 25 spirit points and a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard from Culver's.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting today after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi members, please sign up on Google Classroom to help with our 3rd Annual charity bake sale as soon as possible. There will be a short but important planning meeting in C204 on Wednesday, see Google Classroom for details. We need ALL members to pitch in.

GIRLS BADMINTON:   If you are interested in being on the girls badminton team this year, please plan on attending an informational meeting on Monday, February 3rd at 3:30 in Room E105. Tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday March 3rd nad 4th in Spec Gym.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:  Attention all boys interested in trying out for volleyball this Spring. There will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday in G102. If you have any questions or can't make the meeting please contact Coach OBrill.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025

BLOOD DRIVE:  Please join us for our blood drive on Friday in the Spec Gym Foyer from 8:30-2. You can schedule by scanning the QR code posted on the flyers in the hallways or come to the registration table outside of the CRCC on Tuesday or Thursday from 11am-1:30pm. Students who are 17 or 18 years of age can give blood and students who are 16 will need consent from a parent or guardian. Students must donate during lunch, PE or during a free period, and each donor will receive 25 spirit points and a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard from Culver's.

THRIFT CLUB:  Thrift Club will meet today at 3pm in the library. Come on out and talk about your latest thrift store scores, where to look for the best vintage clothing and how to save money and look good.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting Friday after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday morning at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there. We are excited to welcome all of our new members.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:  Attention all boys interested in trying out for volleyball this Spring. There will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday, January 28th in G102. If you have any questions or can't make the meeting please contact Coach OBrill.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

SPEECH TEAM: The JV Speech Team had a great showing at their final tournament, the Comfy Classic at Conant High School, placing 5th overall in Team Sweeps! Elisa Murillo came in 1st in Poetry. Lianna Ritti & Aisling (pronounced Ash-Ling) Blau placed 1st place in Humorous Duet Acting. Hadia Miriam came in 2nd in Prose, Kiki Siguere placed 5th in Special Occasion Speaking, Tochi Ezeocha (pronounced Ey-ZAH-cha) placed 7th in Radio Speaking, and Lucas Wisemean came in 7th in Poetry. Way to go team!

At the Rolling Meadows Varsity Speech Tournament, Elisha Joseph came in 1st in Next-In Informative Speaking, and Tristan Okurowski came in 6th in Next-In Prose. The Varsity Team has one more tournament, the Tournament of Heroes on Saturday February 1st, before the IHSA State Series begins February 8th. Good luck team at your final tournament and congratulations to both teams on an amazing season!

BLOOD DRIVE:  Please join us for our blood drive on Friday in the Spec Gym Foyer from 8:30-2. You can schedule by scanning the QR code posted on the flyers in the hallways or come to the registration table outside of the CRCC on Tuesday or Thursday from 11am-1:30pm. Students who are 17 or 18 years of age can give blood and students who are 16 will need consent from a parent or guardian. Students must donate during lunch, PE or during a free period, and each donor will receive 25 spirit points and a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard from Culver's.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting Friday after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there. We are excited to welcome all of our new members.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:  Attention all boys interested in trying out for volleyball this Spring. There will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday, January 28th in G-102. If you have any questions or can't make the meeting please contact Coach OBrill.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

BLOOD DRIVE:  Please join us for our blood drive on Friday in the Spec Gym Foyer from 8:30-2. You can schedule by scanning the QR code posted on the flyers in the hallways or come to the registration table outside of the CRCC on Tuesday or Thursday from 11am-1:30pm. Students who are 17 or 18 years of age can give blood and students who are 16 will need consent from a parent or guardian. Students must donate during lunch, PE or during a free period, and each donor will receive 25 spirit points and a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard from Culver's.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting on Friday, January 24 after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday, January 24th at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there. We are excited to welcome all of our new members.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CLUB:  The Women's Empowerment Club will meet Tuesday in the CCRC (Room: B-101) before school at 8 am. Come catch up with other members and learn about upcoming events this semester. Also, there will be snacks.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025

SPEECH TEAM:  The Speech Team will be competing in two tournaments tomorrow. The JV team will be going to the Comfy Classic Tournament at Conant High School while the Varsity team will be going to the Rolling Meadows Varsity Tournament held at Rolling Meadows High School. Best of luck teams and we hope you have great tournaments.

WEST SIDE: Tonight is our boys' basketball Crosstown Classic with East versus West. Make sure we pack the place with Warriors. Be there in head to toe black. See you at 6:30 in Spec.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting on Friday, January 24 after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY:  The National English Honor Society will host its monthly meeting on Friday, January 24th at 7:40 am in the back of the LRC. All members are expected to be there. We are excited to welcome all of our new members.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CLUB:  The Women's Empowerment Club will meet Tuesday in the CCRC (Room: B-101) before school at 8 am. Come catch up with other members and learn about upcoming events this semester. Also, there will be snacks.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

FOOTBALL:  All students interested in playing football during the 2025 season are invited to the field house at 3:10 on Wednesday to learn about our upcoming off-season program. The meeting will last 10-15 minutes.

WEST SIDE: This Friday is our boys' basketball Crosstown Classic with East versus West.  Make sure we pack the place with Warriors. Be there in head to toe black. See you Friday at 6:30 in Spec.

BOYS BADMINTON:  Did you know that Boys Badminton is on the IHSA emerging sports list? That's right, Boys Badminton could be the next IHSA sport. If you are interested in boys badminton come to intramurals on Friday morning at 6:30 in Spec Gym. We are looking to see how many boys would be interested in boys badminton. For more information, contact Mr. McNeill.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will have its first meeting of 2025 on Friday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. All members should attend and sign up to help with the Bake Sale as well as pick up their t-shirts.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting on Friday, January 24 after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025

FOOTBALL:  All students interested in playing football during the 2025 season are invited to the field house at 3:10 on Wednesday to learn about our upcoming off-season program. The meeting will last 10-15 minutes.

WEST SIDE: This Friday is our boys' basketball Crosstown Classic with East versus West.  Make sure we pack the place with Warriors. Be there in head to toe black. See you Friday at 6:30 in Spec.

BOYS BADMINTON:  Did you know that Boys Badminton is on the IHSA emerging sports list? That's right, Boys Badminton could be the next IHSA sport. If you are interested in boys badminton come to intramurals on Friday at 6:30am in Spec Gym. We aer looking to see how many boys would be interested in boys badminton. For more information, contact Mr. McNeill.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will have its first meeting of 2025 on Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Lower Commons. All members should attend and sign up to help with the Bake Sale as well as pick up their t-shirts.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting on Friday, January 24 after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber.

WESTERNER:  Covering everything from student trends to global events, from Maine West life to Warrior athletics, the award-winning Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of Maine West students for 65 years. And now, you can be a part of it! Applications for the 2025-2026 Westerner staff are available now until January 29. The Westerner has spots for: sports and news writers, feature and entertainment writers, opinion writers, artists, photographers, and editors. Go to MWwesterner.com to apply.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS:  The Speech Team competed in the Soda Pop Tournament at Grant Community High School in Fox Lake this weekend. Elisha Joseph placed 2nd in Informative Speaking. Congratulations to Elisha and the Team on a tough competition.

MUSIC APPRECIATION SOCIETY:  The Maine West Music Appreciation Society will meet today in the library after school. Come get introduced to your new favorite band or singer, or introduce a student to some of your favorites.

WEST SIDE: This Friday is our boys' basketball Crosstown Classic with East versus West.  Make sure we pack the place with Warriors. Be there in head to toe black. See you Friday at 6:30 in Spec.

BOYS BADMINTON:  Did you know that Boys Badminton is on the IHSA emerging sports list? That's right, Boys Badminton could be the next IHSA sport. If you are interested in boys badminton come to intramurals on Friday at 6:30am in Spec Gym. We aer looking to see how many boys would be interested in boys badminton. For more information, contact Mr. McNeill.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will have its first meeting of 2025 on Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Lower Commons. All members should attend and sign up to help with the Bake Sale as well as pick up their t-shirts.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting on Friday, January 24 after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

BADMINTON OPEN GYM: All students and staff are invited to Badminton Open Gym in January and February on Friday mornings from 6:30-8 am in Spec gym. Please enter door #37. After 7 am, enter at the Bus Concourse. If questions, contact Coach Butterfield, Coach McCluskey or Coach Webber

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will have its first meeting of 2025 on Friday, January 17th at 7:45 a.m. in the Lower Commons. All members should attend and sign up to help with the Bake Sale as well as pick up their t-shirts.

MU ALPHA THETA: Mu Alpha Theta will take their yearbook picture today in E107 at 3:35.  Be there or be square.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Interested in meeting new people and making connections? Join the Muslim Student Association for its first meeting on Friday, January 24 after school in B215. Muslim Student Association is open to everyone.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will have its first meeting of 2025 on Friday, January 17th at 7:45 a.m. in the Lower Commons. All members should attend and sign up to help with the Bake Sale as well as pick up their t-shirts.

SPEECH TEAM: The Speech Team will be competing at the Grant Community High School Winter Invite in Fox Lake. Students will be competing in Prose, Poetry, Oratorical Declamation and Radio to name a few. Good luck team at the tournament and we wish you continued success.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will have its first meeting of 2025 on Friday, January 17th at 7:45 a.m. in the Lower Commons. All members should attend and sign up to help with the Bake Sale as well as pick up their t-shirts.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025

DRAMA CLUB: The January Drama Club meets tonight in A206 from 3:15 to 4pm. This is MANDATORY for anyone attending Theatre Fest later this week! Bring a friend and see ya there.

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

WELCOME BACK WARRIORS!