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.