MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

HOMECOMING WEEK: It is officially Homecoming Week.  Our theme this year is Maine West Mix Tape. Tomorrow's spirit dress-up day is Neon Moon – Brighten up the halls and dress in your best neon. 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 Tuesday in B107.

GSA: GSA's first informational meeting of the year will be Thursday after school in the library from 3:00-3:30. We meet in front of the fireplace.

WEST WORDS: Calling writers, artists, comic book creators, editors, digital designers and world builders, West Words needs your time and talent.  West Words is your Maine West literary magazine, and we need your art to publish in our digital and print publications. Not one for creating, but have an eye for editing? Great, we need you too. Come to an informational meeting Thursday in A108 from 3:30-4:00 to learn more about how to be a part of this Warrior tradition.

SEAL OF BILITERACY:  Seniors, can you read, write and speak another language?  Our first round of Seal of Biliteracy will take place on Thursday and Friday 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.