FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Congratulations to Sophia Rodriguez on her 4th victory in a row at second singles in JV Tennis beating Niles West 6-0 and 6-3.  Great job Sophia!

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance are on sale online and in the bookstore for $30.  You will need your ID to purchase a ticket.  The bookstore is not able to scan IDs from phones.

POLISH CLUB:  Join us for our Polish club meeting after school today in B218 to prepare for Polish Heritage Month.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Anyone interested in trying out for girls' basketball or being a girls' basketball manager should attend the information meeting on Monday after school in B217. If you can't attend the meeting, please email Coach Kuzmanic.

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  HEY Scientists. Is your Science GPA 3.5 or higher? Then join the prestigious Science National Honor Society. The next meeting for interested students will be held on Monday in room B107 at 3:05 pm. Please feel free to come in and learn more about us. We’ll discuss the requirements and how to join. 

SPEECH TEAM:  Would you like to have more confidence, find your voice or be a more radiant human?  Then join the Maine West Speech Team. Speech Team is a great way to gain your confidence, express yourself, and transform into an amazing human, while having a blast at the same time. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 26th after school in room C205. For more information, contact Ms. Alverio (al-VERy-Oh) or Ms. Imberger (im-burger).

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB:  Pi Sigma Pi will host the first Current Events Club meeting on Thursday, September 28th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Meet in C220 to discuss the Donald Trump and Hunter Biden indictments. Background readings are posted on Google Classroom.

DECA:  Attention all students interested in joining DECA. The deadline to officially join DECA is Friday, September 29th. Please be sure to follow the instructions posted in our Google Classroom. Also, if you want to attend the Fall Leadership Conference you must also sign up by Tuesday, September 26th. Please reach out to Mr. Comerford, Mrs. Mazanowski or Mr. Randazzo with any questions.

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance are on sale online and in the bookstore for $30.  You will need your ID to purchase a ticket.  The bookstore is not able to scan IDs from phones.

KEY CLUB:  Hey Key Clubbers and any interested students, please join us after school today in E105 as we discuss service resumes and begin our Mail Call Event for Honor Flights.

SOAR & BSU:  Lift off for SOAR and BSU is after school today.   Come out to the pool patio for snacks and fun. See a sponsor or scan the QR code on the C-Wing monitor to RSVP.

COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB:  The Computer Science Club will have its first meeting after school today in room B211. We have many exciting activities planned for this year, including learning to code in Python, learning about breadboards and creating our own games.

MAINE WEST UNPLUGGED:  Maine West Unplugged will meet in the Library after school today. Bring your acoustic instrument and come play with your future possible bandmates.

ENGLISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  The next meeting for all current members of National English Honor Society will be Friday at 7:45 AM in the back of the LRC. We will be discussing ideas for projects and fundraisers for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see any additional information posted on our Google Classroom page.

POLISH CLUB:  Join us for our second Polish club meeting on Friday after school in B218 to prepare for Polish Heritage Month.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Anyone interested in trying out for girls' basketball or being a girls' basketball manager should attend the information meeting on Monday after school in B217. If you can't attend the meeting, please email Coach Kuzmanic.

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  HEY Scientists. Is your Science GPA 3.5 or higher? Then join the prestigious Science National Honor Society. The next meeting for interested students will be held on Monday in room B107 at 3:05 pm. Please feel free to come in and learn more about us. We’ll discuss the requirements and how to join. 

SPEECH TEAM:  Would you like to have more confidence, find your voice or be a more radiant human?  Then join the Maine West Speech Team. Speech Team is a great way to gain your confidence, express yourself, and transform into an amazing human, while having a blast at the same time. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 26th after school in room C205. For more information, contact Ms. Alverio (al-VERy-Oh) or Ms. Imberger (im-burger).

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB:  Pi Sigma Pi will host the first Current Events Club meeting on Thursday, September 28th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Meet in C220 to discuss the Donald Trump and Hunter Biden indictments. Background readings are posted on Google Classroom.

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance are on sale online and in the bookstore for $30.  You will need your ID to purchase a ticket.  The bookstore is not able to scan IDs from phones.

FCCLA:  Interested in joining FCCLA? Come to our introductory meeting today after school in C105A. Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs or Ms. Zobrist.

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  The Video Game Club will meet in the back of the library after school  today. Come on out and show us your driving, smashing or dancing skills.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. We will take our club yearbook picture and hear speeches from officer candidates. Candidates, make sure your statements are submitted to Google Classroom no later than Tuesday.

SOAR & BSU:  Lift off for SOAR and BSU is Thursday afterschool.   Come out to the pool patio for snacks and fun. See a sponsor or scan the QR code on the C-Wing monitor to RSVP.

COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB:  The Computer Science Club will have its first meeting after school Thursday in room B211. We have many exciting activities planned for this year, including learning to code in Python, learning about breadboards and creating our own games.

MAINE WEST UNPLUGGED:  Maine West Unplugged will meet in the Library after school Thursday. Bring your acoustic instrument and come play with your future possible bandmates.

ENGLISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  The next meeting for all current members of National English Honor Society will be Friday at 7:45 AM in the back of the LRC. We will be discussing ideas for projects and fundraisers for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see any additional information posted on our Google Classroom page.

POLISH CLUB:  Join us for our second Polish club meeting on Friday after school in B218 to prepare for Polish Heritage Month.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Anyone interested in trying out for girls' basketball or being a girls' basketball manager should attend the information meeting on Monday after school in B217. If you can't attend the meeting, please email Coach Kuzmanic.

SPEECH TEAM:  Would you like to have more confidence, find your voice or be a more radiant human?  Then join the Maine West Speech Team. Speech Team is a great way to gain your confidence, express yourself, and transform into an amazing human, while having a blast at the same time. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 26th after school in room C205. For more information, contact Ms. Alverio (al-VERy-Oh) or Ms. Imberger (im-burger).

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance are on sale online and in the bookstore for $30.  You will need your ID to purchase a ticket.  The bookstore is not able to scan IDs from phones.

SPANISH HONORS SOCIETY:  An informational meeting for any Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in joining the Spanish Honors Society will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM in room A207. All requirements, application information, and plans for the year will be provided.

FCCLA:  Interested in joining FCCLA? Come to our introductory meeting Wednesday, September 20 after school in C105A. Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs or Ms. Zobrist.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. We will take our club yearbook picture and hear speeches from officer candidates. Candidates, make sure your statements are submitted to Google Classroom no later than Tuesday.

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  The Video Game Club will meet in the back of the library after school  Wednesday. Come on out and show us your driving, smashing or dancing skills.

COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB:  The Computer Science Club will have its first meeting after school Thursday in room B211. We have many exciting activities planned for this year, including learning to code in Python, learning about breadboards and creating our own games.

MAINE WEST UNPLUGGED:  Maine West Unplugged will meet in the Library after school Thursday. Bring your acoustic instrument and come play with your future possible bandmates.

ENGLISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  The next meeting for all current members of National English Honor Society will be this Friday, September 22nd at 7:45 AM in the back of the LRC. We will be discussing ideas for projects and fundraisers for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see any additional information posted on our Google Classroom page.

SPEECH TEAM:  Would you like to have more confidence, find your voice or be a more radiant human?  Then join the Maine West Speech Team. Speech Team is a great way to gain your confidence, express yourself, and transform into an amazing human, while having a blast at the same time. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 26th after school in room C205. For more information, contact Ms. Alverio (al-VERy-Oh) or Ms. Imberger (im-burger).

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance go on sale today. You can purchase tickets online or in the bookstore for $30. You will need your ID to purchase a ticket.  The bookstore is not able to scan ID's from phones.

SPANISH HONORS SOCIETY:  An informational meeting for any Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in joining the Spanish Honors Society will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM in room A207. All requirements, application information, and plans for the year will be provided.

FCCLA:  Interested in joining FCCLA? Come to our introductory meeting Wednesday, September 20 after school in C105A. Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs or Ms. Zobrist.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. We will take our club yearbook picture and hear speeches from officer candidates. Candidates, make sure your statements are submitted to Google Classroom no later than Tuesday.

VIDEO GAME CLUB:  The Video Game Club will meet in the back of the library after school  Wednesday. Come on out and show us your driving, smashing or dancing skills.

COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB:  The Computer Science Club will have its first meeting after school Thursday in room B211. We have many exciting activities planned for this year, including learning to code in Python, learning about breadboards and creating our own games.

MAINE WEST UNPLUGGED:  Maine West Unplugged will meet in the Library after school Thursday. Bring your acoustic instrument and come play with your future possible bandmates.

ENGLISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  The next meeting for all current members of National English Honor Society will be this Friday, September 22nd at 7:45 AM in the back of the LRC. We will be discussing ideas for projects and fundraisers for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see any additional information posted on our Google Classroom page.

SPEECH TEAM:  Would you like to have more confidence, find your voice or be a more radiant human?  Then join the Maine West Speech Team. Speech Team is a great way to gain your confidence, express yourself, and transform into an amazing human, while having a blast at the same time. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 26th after school in room C205. For more information, contact Ms. Alverio (al-VERy-Oh) or Ms. Imberger (im-burger).

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance go on sale Monday. You can purchase tickets online or in the bookstore for $30. Check your email for more details.

BALKAN CLUB:  Balkan club will meet after school today in C120.

POLISH CLUB:  Join us for our first informational Polish club meeting after school Friday in B218.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  National Honor Society will meet in the auditorium on Monday morning from 7:45 till 8:15. Reach out to Mr. Depcik before the meeting if you are unable to attend.

FCCLA:  Interested in joining FCCLA? Come to our introductory meeting Wednesday, September 20 after school in C105A. Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs or Ms. Zobrist.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. We will take our club yearbook picture and hear speeches from officer candidates. Candidates, make sure your statements are submitted to Google Classroom no later than Tuesday.

COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB:  The Computer Science Club will have its first meeting after school Thursday in room B211. We have many exciting activities planned for this year, including learning to code in Python, learning about breadboards and creating our own games.

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

HOMECOMING DANCE:  Tickets for Homecoming Dance go on sale Monday. You can purchase tickets online or in the bookstore for $30. Check your email for more details.

BALKAN CLUB:  Balkan club will meet after school today in C120.

POLISH CLUB:  Join us for our first informational Polish club meeting after school Friday in B218.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:  National Honor Society will meet in the auditorium on Monday morning from 7:45 till 8:15. Reach out to Mr. Depcik before the meeting if you are unable to attend.

FCCLA:  Interested in joining FCCLA? Come to our introductory meeting Wednesday, September 20 after school in C105A. Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs or Ms. Zobrist.

PI SIGMA PI:  Pi Sigma Pi will meet Thursday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. We will take our club yearbook picture and hear speeches from officer candidates. Candidates, make sure your statements are submitted to Google Classroom no later than Tuesday.

FINE ARTS MEDIA CAREER DAY:  The Fine Arts Department at Maine West will be hosting a Media Career Day open to ALL students on Saturday, October 21st, from 8:00am until 12:30pm. Students will visit WGN studios in Chicago and hear from a panel of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for any Maine West student to learn about careers in the media industry. See Ms. Fisher in R209 for a permission slip.