CONGRATULATIONS:
The winners of the 4th annual Staff chili cookoff are……
3rd place: Mr. Dave Disselhorst
2nd Place: Mr. John Aldworth
And our staff chili cookoff champion for 2026 is……Ms. Nicole Coover-Thompson
Congrats to our top three this year and a huge thank you to all our contestants. We raised a record amount for the Empty bowls fundraiser benefiting the Des Plaines food pantry.
NEWS FROM THE CCRC: Are you looking for a job? Today during lunch periods Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR) will be here for a hiring event. Check out their table outside the CCRC to learn how to apply.
JUNIOR SPRING FLING: The Junior Spring Fling is Saturday, May 2nd from 6:30 - 8:30 in the Spec Gym. Juniors, join your classmates for dinner, music, games and photo opps. Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale now in the bookstore.
COLOR GUARD OPEN HOUSE: Want to learn more about the Maine West Color Guard? Come to our Open House on Wednesday, May 6 from 6-7 in E209. We will go over our season schedule, talk more about our show and there will be time to try out the equipment.
COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS: Interested in joining Maine West Color Guard? Come to our auditions Monday, May 11 - Wednesday, May 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Auditions will start in the Maine West Field House on Monday and take place in the Lower Commons on Tuesday and Wednesday. No experience required.
MU ALPHA THETA: Seniors in Mu Alpha Theta that paid for honor cords can pick them up in B116 from Mrs. Fitzgibbons. Please contact Mrs.Stutheit with questions.
PI SIGMA PI: Senior members of Pi Sigma Pi must pay for their honor cords in the Bookstore no later than Monday, May 4th. Honor Cord distribution will take place Thursday, May 7th during office hours in C204. See Ms. Lanham or Ms. Murray with questions.
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES FUNDRAISER: Student Ambassadors will be selling Nothing Bundt Cakes in the Lower Commons during lunch periods on Friday. Cakes are $7 each and available in multiple flavors. Come get a treat for you and your friends.
CELEBRATE WARRIORS CONNECT: Come celebrate Warriors Connect One-Year Anniversary and Cinco de Mayo event. Stop by to support our student-run café, grab a delicious drink, special dessert item, and celebrate with the Raices/Roots Club. Join us Tuesday, May 5 from 10:30-1:30 in the lower commons. Bring your friends, support your peers, teachers bring your classes, and don’t miss out.
SENIOR PROM TICKETS: Senior prom tickets are currently on sale in the bookstore and on 5-Star. The cost per ticket is $65.00. Guest forms are available in the link in the class of 2026 instagram bio. Prom is on Friday, May 15. Tickets are on sale till May 8.
LUNCH AND LEARN: SFS is hosting Lunch and Learn during all lunch periods Wednesday in H102. The topic is Manage Feelings of Frustration and Anger. Snacks provided. During each session, there will be a mini lesson and strategies taught.