TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026

NEWS FROM THE CCRC:  Are you interested in becoming a barber? The CCRC will be hosting a barber career guest speaker today during C-lunch. If students are interested, they can pick up a pass from the CCRC to be excused from class.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  For all student athletes interested in trying out for Boys Basketball this season, there is an informational meeting today in Room A201 from 3:15 - 4:00. For questions, please email Head Coach Dan Paxson.

WMTH:  WMTH is hosting a horror film festival during all lunch periods on Wednesday in R209.  Bring your lunch and enjoy spooky movies and free treats from La Esperanza Bakery.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Girls basketball will have open gym on Thursday from 3:40-4:40 in the fieldhouse.  Anyone interested in trying out for girls basketball on November 2 is welcome.

BASEBALL:  Are you interested  in playing baseball in the spring? There will be an informative meeting on Thursday at 3:00 in D105. If you have any questions, please email Coach Randazzo.

WEST WORDS LITERARY MAGAZINE:  Calling all artists, poets, writers, and editors, we need you as we create the Maine West Literary Magazine West Words. Join us on Thursday at 3:30 in room A108 to find out how you can submit work, help us find creators, and become a critical part of the team that will create the finest collection of art and writing this side of the Des Plaines river.

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE:  The boys swim and dive pre-season meeting is Friday at 3:00 in the pool. Please register on Snap Manage on the Maine West Athletic Home Page.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS:  Open gyms for girls gymnastics will run from 3:45-5:00 in A-Wing Gym on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. No experience is required and all athletes not currently in-season are welcome. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 10th from 3:30-5:45. Register on Snap. A current physical on file is required prior to tryouts - no exceptions. Please wear athletic clothing and contact Coach May with any questions.

BADMINTON:  There is a badminton open gym Friday morning in Spec from 6:30-7:30.  Students and staff are welcome to play.  Racquets are provided.

WEST'S GOT TALENT:  Tickets are now on sale for one of the most anticipated events of the year, West's Got Talent. Come experience the amazing array of talents at Maine West, including Mariachi, live bands, cultural dances, vocal acts and our very own Orchestra Pit. Performances are Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 from 7 to 8:30 in the Maine West Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students and $12 for adults and may be purchased online, bookstore or at the door. Follow mainewestdrama on Instagram and click the link in our profile to reserve your tickets before they're gone.