TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  Congratulations to Senior Riley Griffin for being selected to the CSL Boys Golf ALL CONFERENCE team and being named ALL AREA.

STUDENTS:  National Art Honor Society will be holding a coat and jeans drive beginning October 28 through November. 8 for the Des Plaines Self Help Pantry. Please place your donations in the bin across from the main office. Thank you in advance for your help!

STUDENTS:   The National Honor Society is partnering with Develop Africa in collecting school supplies in order to further education in Africa. Some supplies that are needed are: paper, pencils, pens, dictionaries, workbooks, calculators, art supplies, old backpacks and more. To donate, please place your items in bins that are located in the library and in front of the student cafe.

STUDENTS: Please join the Indian Student Association after school on Friday, October 25th in H106 right after school to celebrate and learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Join us for fun and food!

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

POMS:  Come tryout for the JV and Varsity Poms Teams for the winter season! Clinics are Wednesday and Thursday @ 3:30 in the dance room. Tryouts are Tuesday, October 29th @ 3:30pm. All levels of experience welcome. Look for a flyer around school for more information.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Any girl interested in playing girls basketball this season - tryout dates have changed to Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th right after school. Freshmen will be in C-wing and upperclassmen will be in Spec. Please attend open gym on Oct. 22 and Oct. 24.

WARRIOR DANCE CREW:  Do you love to dance and perform? Come be a part of the Warrior Dance Crew Intramural.  Our first meeting is coming soon.  No audition, no big commitment, just fun.  All are welcome Friday October 25 at 3:30 pm in the Dance Studio (G-112).  We will begin learning a hip hop dance. Come out and join us.

CHEERLEADERS:  You've seen them at the assemblies and you've seen them at the home football games. The Maine West Cheerleaders are holding tryouts October 28-30 in B-wing gym at 4 pm for our 2020 competition season. To tryout you must be registered on 8 to 18 and have an updated physical before October 26th. All boys and girls are welcome. Check our website and instagram for more information.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Looking to try out on November 11? Come to open gym today, tomorrow and Thursday in A-wing gym from 4-5:30 pm. More dates to be announced. Please contact Coach Harrison with any questions.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

This week is Red Ribbon Week. Red ribbon week brings awareness to living a healthy lifestyle and making alternative choices to using drugs and/or alcohol.  Our annual red ribbon walk/run will take place all day Tuesday during PE periods. Please wear red to show your support and dress warm for the weather!

STUDENTS:   The National Honor Society is partnering with Develop Africa in collecting school supplies in order to further education in Africa. Some supplies that are needed are: paper, pencils, pens, dictionaries, workbooks, calculators, art supplies, old backpacks and more. To donate, please place your items in bins that are located in the library and in front of the student cafe.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

POMS:  Come tryout for the JV and Varsity Poms Teams for the winter season! Clinics are Wednesday and Thursday October @ 3:30 in the dance room. Tryouts are Tuesday, October 29th @ 3:30pm. All levels of experience welcome. Look for a flyer around school for more information.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join the environmental club after school on Monday, October 21 in A104 and wear/bring clothes that can get dirty and will keep you warm! We'll be heading over to Homestead for more planting at the butterfly garden.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Any girl interested in playing girls basketball this season - tryout dates have changed to Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th right after school. Freshmen will be in C-wing and upperclassmen will be in Spec. Please attend open gym on Oct. 22 and Oct. 24.

WARRIOR DANCE CREW:  Do you love to dance and perform? Come be a part of the Warrior Dance Crew Intramural.  Our first meeting is coming soon.  No audition, no big commitment, just fun.  All are welcome Friday October 25 at 3:30 pm in the Dance Studio (G-112).  We will begin learning a hip hop dance. Come out and join us.

CHEERLEADERS:  You've seen them at the assemblies and you've seen them at the home football games. The Maine West Cheerleaders are holding tryouts October 28-30 in B-wing gym at 4 pm for our 2020 competition season. To tryout you must be registered on 8 to 18 and have an updated physical before October 26th. All boys and girls are welcome. Check our website and instagram for more information.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Looking to try out on November 11? Come to open gym this week on the today, tomorrow and Thursday in A-wing gym from 4-5:30 pm. More dates to be announced. Please contact Coach Harrison with any questions.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019

Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Red ribbon week brings awareness to living a healthy lifestyle and making alternative choices to using drugs and/or alcohol.  Our annual red ribbon walk/run will take place all day Tuesday, October 22 during PE periods. Please wear red to show your support and dress warm for the weather!

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Chicago State, Illinois College, Loyola University Chicago, and FIDM will all be in the CCRC visiting today. Please pick up your blue pass from the CCRC in advance.

STUDENTS:   The National Honor Society is partnering with Develop Africa in collecting school supplies in order to further education in Africa. Some supplies that are needed are: paper, pencils, pens, dictionaries, workbooks, calculators, art supplies, old backpacks and more. To donate, please place your items in bins that are located in the library and in front of the student cafe.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Come to open gym today in A-wing gym from 4:00-5:30 pm. More dates to be announced or check our website for details. Any questions, please contact coach Harrison.

POMS:  Come tryout for the JV and Varsity Poms Teams for the winter season! Clinics are Wednesday and Thursday October 23rd & 24th @ 3:30 in the dance room. Tryouts are Tuesday, October 29th @ 3:30pm. All levels of experience welcome. Look for a flyer around school for more information.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing its annual Halloween movie after school today in the little theater. It is the sequel to a movie so scary, so thrilling, that we cannot even say its name.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Please join the environmental club after school on Monday, October 21 in A104 and wear/bring clothes that can get dirty and will keep you warm!  We'll be heading over to Homestead for more planting at the butterfly garden.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Any girl interested in playing girls basketball this season - tryout dates have changed to Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th right after school. Freshmen will be in C-wing and upperclassmen will be in Spec. Please attend open gym on Oct. 22 and Oct. 24.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE LRC: Thank you to all the students that read and reviewed summer reading books. The following students can come to the LRC today to claim their Chipotle coupon:
Sofia Allali
Olivia Bitcon
Parker DeRusha
Dulf Genis
Ryan Hanson
Natalia Jesion
Matt Masek
Du'A Mithani
Ashwini Modi
Vishal Modi
Atman Peddada
Skye Peyton
Tiara Rayappan
Emma Sanchez
Emma Schroeder
Juhi Soni
Emma Vonbuelow
Kylie Wojnar
Zaphillia Yost

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019

Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Red ribbon week brings awareness to living a healthy lifestyle and making alternative choices to using drugs and/or alcohol.  Our annual red ribbon walk/run will take place all day Tuesday, October 22 during PE periods. Please wear red to show your support and dress warm for the weather!

SENIORS:  You have one more opportunity to come and complete your senior signature for the yearbook TODAY in the upper rotunda during 8th period block.

SENIORS: FAFSA completion workshops will be held all day today in the CCRC and again from 4-7 p.m. in H106. This event is open to students and parents.  A Spanish speaker will be available to help as well. Stop by the CCRC for a list of what you should bring with you.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Chicago State, Illinois College, Loyola University Chicago, and FIDM will all be in the CCRC visiting on Friday. Please pick up your blue pass from the CCRC in advance.

STUDENTS:   The National Honor Society is partnering with Develop Africa in collecting school supplies in order to further education in Africa. Some supplies that are needed are: paper, pencils, pens, dictionaries, workbooks, calculators, art supplies, old backpacks and more. To donate, please place your items in bins that are located in the library and in front of the student cafe.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Want to get in shape for gymnastics tryouts on November 11th? Come to open gym October 18 in A-wing gym from 4:00-5:30 pm. More dates to be announced or check our website for details. Any questions, please contact coach Harrison.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing its annual Halloween movie after school on Friday in the little theater. It is the sequel to a movie so scary, so thrilling, that we cannot even say its name.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:  Science Olympiad will meet after school today in B113.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Any girl interested in playing girls basketball this season - tryout dates have changed to Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th right after school. Freshmen will be in C-wing and upperclassmen will be in Spec. Please attend open gym on Oct. 22 and Oct. 24.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

SENIORS:  You have one more opportunity to come and complete your senior signature for the yearbook, TODAY and TOMORROW in the upper rotunda during Block 3 or 7th and 8th block.

STUDENTS:   The National Honor Society is partnering with Develop Africa in collecting school supplies in order to further education in Africa. Some supplies that are needed are: paper, pencils, pens, dictionaries, workbooks, calculators, art supplies, old backpacks and more. To donate, please place your items in bins that are located in the library and in front of the student cafe.

ATHLETES:  Registration for winter sports is now open. All athletes MUST have an updated physical on file with the Athletic Office as well as be registered on the 8 to 18 website. No exceptions. Don't wait until the last minute.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

V-SHOW:  Come be part of our Nickelodeon V-Show and get your act together. See the call board in upper E wing for audition times. See Mrs. Jacob or Mr. Harmon if you have questions.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Want to get in shape for gymnastics tryouts on November 11th? Come to open gym today and October 18 in A-wing gym from 4:00-5:30 pm. More dates to be announced or check our website for details. Any questions, please contact coach Harrison.

ESPORTS:  Remember to attend the Esports team meeting after school today in B107. We're organizing teams for the first fall interscholastic Esports team in the northwest suburbs. We need your gaming skills!

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing its annual Halloween movie after school on Friday in the little theater. It is the sequel to a movie so scary, so thrilling, that we cannot even say its name.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:  Science Olympiad will meet after school Thursday in B113.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Any girl interested in playing girls basketball this season - tryout dates have changed to Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th right after school. Freshmen will be in C-wing and upperclassmen will be in Spec. Please attend open gym on Oct. 22 and Oct. 24.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019

STUDENTS:   The National Honor Society is partnering with Develop Africa in collecting school supplies in order to further education in Africa. Some supplies that are needed are: paper, pencils, pens, dictionaries, workbooks, calculators, art supplies, old backpacks and more. To donate, please place your items in bins that are located in the library and in front of the student cafe.

ATHLETES:  Registration for winter sports is now open. All athletes MUST have an updated physical on file with the Athletic Office as well as be registered on the 8 to 18 website. No exceptions. Don't wait until the last minute.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

V-SHOW:  Come be a part of our Nickelodeon V-Show and get your act together. See the call board in upper E wing for audition times. See Mrs. Jacob or Mr. Harmon if you have questions.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Want to get in shape for gymnastics tryouts on November 11th? Come to open gym in A-wing gym from 4:00-5:30 pm on October 15,16 and 18th. More dates to be announced or check our website for details. Any questions, please contact coach Harrison.

DECA:  DECA members, please be sure to submit your Role Play Selection Form. We will be distributing study materials for your role plays at our monthly meeting on Wednesday at 7:45 am in D112.

EPSORTS:  Come to B107 after school on Wednesday if you want to play in the new North Suburban Esports League. We're playing Super Smash, Overwatch, Rocket League, and League of Legends against teams from 5 other suburban schools. We'd love to have you as part of the team!

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing its annual Halloween movie after school on Friday in the little theater. It is the sequel to a movie so scary, so thrilling, that we cannot even say its name.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:  Science Olympiad will meet after school in B113 this Thursday.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019

ATHLETES:  Registration for winter sports is now open. All athletes MUST have an updated physical on file with the Athletic Office as well as be registered on the 8 to 18 website. No exceptions. Don't wait until the last minute, some tryouts begin on Monday.

STUDENTS:  Pass/Fail petitions are now available in the Student Services Office, B102. They need to be completed and signed by you and your parents. Once you have all signatures, please give the P/F form to your counselor. P/F Petition Forms are due Friday, October 25th. No extension will be given.   You can take Pass/Fail elective courses and courses that are not graduation requirements or accelerated/AP.

V-SHOW:  V-Show auditions are next week. Come be a part of our Nickelodeon V-Show and get your act together. See the call board in upper E wing for audition times. See Mrs. Jacob or Mr. Harmon if you have questions.

GYMNASTICS:  Interested in gymnastics? Want to get in shape for gymnastics tryouts on November 11th? Come to open gym in A-wing gym from 4:00-5:30 pm on October 15,16 and 18th. More dates to be announced or check our website for details. Any questions, please contact coach Harrison.