FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you have questions about college? Come to our March Madness College Panels! From March 4th through the 6th, nearly 55 colleges and universities will be visiting Maine West to take part in College Panels. For a full schedule, check your email or stop by the CCRC. You must bring a College Visit Slip with you to the panels and must obtain teacher permission to attend if the time conflicts with a class. Stop by the CCRC or email Mr Dailey with any questions.

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

PASS/FAIL FORMS:  Pass/Fail forms will be available from Monday, March 11 through Friday April 5 in the Student Services - Room B102. Forms are due Friday, April 5.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

SENIORS:  Have you applied for the Maine West Scholarship Fund scholarships? Mr. Dailey will be hosting Maine West scholarship workshops on Friday March 8th during periods 3 through 6. To sign up, please check your email or stop by the CCRC. Both four-year and Oakton scholarships are available. Stop by the CCRC to pick up or turn in the Oakton scholarship or head over to GoingMerry.com to apply for the four-year scholarship.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the winner for best picture of the year, "Green Book" today after school, in L101 the Little Theater.

SUMMER SCHOOL DRIVER'S EDUCATION:  Summer School Driver's Ed registration is underway.  You can find the registration packet on-line or you can stop in the main office.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you have questions about college? Come to our March Madness College Panels! From March 4th through the 6th, nearly 55 colleges and universities will be visiting Maine West to take part in College Panels. For a full schedule, check your email or stop by the CCRC. You must bring a College Visit Slip with you to the panels and must obtain teacher permission to attend if the time conflicts with a class. Stop by the CCRC or email Mr Dailey with any questions.

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

SPRING PLAY:  Auditions for this year's spring comedy, "All in the Timing" will be held after school today in the Choir Room. All materials may be accessed on the Drama Website. Visit the Fine Arts office in upper e-wing for more information.

PASS/FAIL FORMS:  Pass/Fail forms will be available from Monday, March 11 through Friday April 5 in the Student Services - Room B102. Forms are due Friday, April 5.

COACH TUTORS:  If you are interested in becoming a COACH tutor, you need to attend the informational meeting today at 3:30 in the Little Theater, L101. Contact Mr. Getz if you have any questions.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

SENIORS:  Have you applied for the Maine West Scholarship Fund scholarships? Mr. Dailey will be hosting Maine West scholarship workshops on Friday March 8th during periods 3 through 6. To sign up, please check your email or stop by the CCRC. Both four-year and Oakton scholarships are available. Stop by the CCRC to pick up or turn in the Oakton scholarship or head over to GoingMerry.com to apply for the four-year scholarship.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the winner for best picture of the year, "Green Book" this Friday, after school, in L101 the Little Theater.

SUMMER SCHOOL DRIVER'S EDUCATION:  Summer School Driver's Ed registration is underway.  You can find the registration packet on-line or you can stop in the main office.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

STUDENTS:  Do you have questions about college? Come to our March Madness College Panels! From March 4th through the 6th, nearly 55 colleges and universities will be visiting Maine West to take part in College Panels. For a full schedule, check your email or stop by the CCRC. You must bring a College Visit Slip with you to the panels and must obtain teacher permission to attend if the time conflicts with a class. Stop by the CCRC or email Mr Dailey with any questions.

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

PASS/FAIL FORMS:  Pass/Fail forms will be available from Monday, March 11 through Friday April 5 in the Student Services - Room B102. Forms are due Friday, April 5.

COACH TUTORS:  If you are interested in becoming a COACH tutor, you need to attend the informational meeting on Thursday, February 28 at 3:30 in the Little Theater, L101. Contact Mr. Getz if you have any questions.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

SENIORS:  Have you applied for the Maine West Scholarship Fund scholarships? Mr. Dailey will be hosting Maine West scholarship workshops on Friday March 8th during periods 3 through 6. To sign up, please check your email or stop by the CCRC. Both four-year and Oakton scholarships are available. Stop by the CCRC to pick up or turn in the Oakton scholarship or head over to GoingMerry.com to apply for the four-year scholarship.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game club will meet today after school, in B109. Come to play.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the winner for best picture of the year, "Green Book" this Friday, after school, in L101 the Little Theater.

SUMMER SCHOOL DRIVER'S EDUCATION:  Summer School Driver's Ed registration is underway.  You can find the registration packet on-line or you can stop in the main office.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019

STUDENTS/STAFF:  Tonight is the Chipotle Night Fundraiser for Girls Water Polo at the Mannheim location. Please tell them that you are there for Maine West and a percentage of the proceeds go to the team. Thank you.

STUDENTS:  Do you have questions about college? Come to our March Madness College Panels! From March 4th through the 6th, nearly 55 colleges and universities will be visiting Maine West to take part in College Panels. For a full schedule, check your email or stop by the CCRC. You must bring a College Visit Slip with you to the panels and must obtain teacher permission to attend if the time conflicts with a class. Stop by the CCRC or email Mr Dailey with any questions.

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

COACH TUTORS:  If you are interested in becoming a COACH tutor, you need to attend the informational meeting on Thursday, February 28 at 3:30 in the Little Theater, L101. Contact Mr. Getz if you have any questions.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game club will be meeting this Wednesday, after school, in B109. Come to play.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the winner for best picture of the year, "Green Book" this Friday, after school, in L101 the Little Theater.

SUMMER SCHOOL DRIVER'S EDUCATION:  Summer School Driver's Ed registration is underway.  You can find the registration packet on-line or you can stop in the main office.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS:  The Boys Track Team had some outstanding performances Friday, at the 8 Team Niles North Invite. Winning individual events for the Warriors were Junior Michael Bartusiak in the shot put and Senior Damon Street in the high jump.  Any freshmen boy who still wishes to join the track team may do so. We meet every day for practice after school at the indoor track.

STUDENTS/STAFF:  Attention people who like to eat food: Tuesday Night is the Chipotle Night Fundraiser for Girls Water Polo at the Mannheim location. Please tell them that you are there for Maine West and a percentage of the proceeds go to the team. Thank you.

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

COACH TUTORS:  If you are interested in becoming a COACH tutor, you need to attend the informational meeting on Thursday, February 28 at 3:30 in the Little Theater, L101. Contact Mr. Getz if you have any questions.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

BOARD GAME CLUB:  Board Game club will be meeting this Wednesday, after school, in B109. Come to play.

MOVIE CLUB:  Movie club will be showing the winner for best picture of the year, "Green Book" this Friday, after school, in L101 the Little Theater.

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, the first practice is today at 5:30 pm in the pool.  Please register on 8-18.

GIRLS SOCCER:  Girls interested in trying out for the soccer team, please make sure to register on 8to18 and make sure to have an up to date physical. Girls not registered will not be able to try out. Tryouts start today. Freshmen are 5:30 in C-wing, JV at 6 a.m. in SPEC and Varsity at 7:30 in C-wing.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Come and See the Maine West Musical, The Addams Family, this weekend in the Maine West auditorium. Shows are tonight and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets cost $7 for students and $10 adults and can be purchased at the door. Hope to see you at this amazing production

STUDENTS/STAFF:  Attention people who like to eat food: Tuesday Night is the Chipotle Night Fundraiser for Girls Water Polo at the Mannheim location. Please tell them that you are there for Maine West and a percentage of the proceeds go to the team. Thank you.

STUDENTS: The International Celebration is Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm at Maine East in the ABCD Gym. This event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends and enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and cultural performances from around the world! It is absolutely free to attend. For more information please visit our website at TinyURL.com/meic2019.

STUDENTS:  Was your Valentines Day a bust? Well, look for a new love or a new friend by purchasing your data match in the cafe during lunch periods this week. It only costs $3 to find out your perfect match.

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

STUDENTS:  Do you love to dance?  Do you love to perform?  Come to the Intramural dance workshop today after school in G112, the dance studio. You will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the Orchesis Show this year.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, the first practice is Monday, February 25 at 5:30 pm in the pool.  Please register on 8-18.

GIRLS SOCCER:  Girls interested in trying out for the soccer team, please make sure to register on 8to18 and make sure to have an up to date physical. Girls not registered will not be able to try out. Tryouts start on MONDAY. Freshmen are 5:30 in C-wing, JV at 6 a.m. in SPEC and Varsity at 7:30 in C-wing.

ALL ATHLETES:  Registration for Spring Sports is now open. Most sports begin on Monday, February 25th. EVERYONE must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Office and be registered in "8 to 18" before being allowed to tryout for a sport.  After completing the 8 to 18 registration, you will receive an email telling you when and where to meet for your sports' tryouts.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Come and See the Maine West Musical, The Addams Family, this weekend in the Maine West auditorium. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets cost $7 for students and $10 adults and can be purchased at the door. Hope to see you at this amazing production

The Warrior Girls Basketball team won the IHSA Regional Championship last Friday and the Sectional Semifinal on Monday the 18th! The girls play again today, the 21st at Evanston at 7 pm for the IHSA Sectional Championship. Tickets are available online and will also be available at the door. For online tickets, see the link on the Athletics Webpage. Be there to support these incredible student athletes.  https://gofan.co/app/events/50848


STUDENTS/STAFF:  Attention people who like to eat food: Tuesday Night is the Chipotle Night Fundraiser for Girls Water Polo at the Mannheim location. Please tell them that you are there for Maine West and a percentage of the proceeds go to the team. Thank you.

STUDENTS:  The International Celebration is this Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm at Maine East in the ABCD Gym. This event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends and enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and cultural performances from around the world! It is absolutely free to attend. For more information please visit our website at TinyURL.com/meic2019.

STUDENTS:  Was your Valentines Day a bust? Well, look for a new love or a new friend by purchasing your data match in the cafe during lunch periods this week. It only costs $3 to find out your perfect match.

STUDENTS:  For 60 years, the Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of students at Maine West. Covering everything from student trends, to Maine West life, to national and global issues, the award-winning Westerner keeps students informed about their world. If you'd like help shape the way students see the world and be part of next year's Westerner digital or print staff, applications are due today for writers, photographers, artists and editors. Questions? Talk to any editor or Mrs. McGowan in C200A for more information. To apply, applications are available online at MWwesterner.com

STUDENTS:  The National Honor Society is holding a toiletry drive for Journeys, a local organization that helps the homeless in our community. Please bring in toiletries such as shampoos, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and socks. The donation bin is in the rotunda. Let’s make a difference and help those in need in our community by bringing in toiletries.

STUDENTS:  Do you love to dance?  Do you love to perform?  Come to the Intramural dance workshop on Friday, February 22nd. You will learn a hip hop dance to perform in the Orchesis Show this year.  We will meet in the dance studio (G-112) after school on Friday the 22nd.

SPRING PLAY:  There is an informational meeting about the Spring Play, All in the Timing, today in Room R207 at 3:30. Come and learn a little about the show and how to have a successful audition next week. Please go to the Fine Arts Office if you have any questions.

CHESS TEAM:  Are you interested in playing competitive chess? Then go to the Chess Team informational meeting today in L-lounge right after school. Boards will be set up to play, so bring your friends!

KEY CLUB:  Key Club will meet Friday at 7:15 am in C102.

AP STUDENTS:  Reminder that the deadline to pay for your AP tests in the bookstore is March 8th. If you misplaced your letter with the AP tests you are scheduled to take, the bookstore has copies. We encourage all of our AP students to take the AP test for the class (es) they are enrolled.

SENIORS:  Please stop by the registrar's office in B102 to verify your name as it will appear on your diploma. It should match the name on your birth certificate. The roster will be available until Friday, March 8.

SENIORS:  If you're interested in Oakton Community College, Oakton staff will be here this Thursday February 21, during periods 3 through 6, to help students with the Oakton Scholarship application. The deadline for Oakton Scholarships is March 1st, so make sure to attend so you don't miss out on free money for college! To register, stop by the CCRC or check your email for the RSVP link.

ACCOUNTING CLUB: Let Accounting Club help you file your free tax return and get your hard earned money back! Sign up for an appointment with a certified tax assistant through the form on our Accounting Club website under the activities tab.

GIRLS WATER POLO:  If you are interested in joining girls water polo, the first practice is Monday, February 25 at 5:30 pm in the pool.  Please register on 8-18.

BOYS TENNIS:  Any boy interested in playing tennis this spring should plan on attending a brief meeting after school today in B-215 at 3:25 pm to discuss the start of the season. If you are unable to attend, you must see Coach Hauenstein in B-215 before the meeting.

GIRLS SOCCER:  Girls interested in trying out for the soccer team, please make sure to register on 8to18 and make sure to have an up to date physical. Girls not registered will not be able to try out. Tryouts start on MONDAY. Freshmen are 5:30 in C-wing, JV at 6 a.m. in SPEC and Varsity at 7:30 in C-wing.

ALL ATHLETES:  Registration for Spring Sports is now open. Most sports begin on Monday, February 25th. EVERYONE must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Office and be registered in "8 to 18" before being allowed to tryout for a sport.  After completing the 8 to 18 registration, you will receive an email telling you when and where to meet for your sports' tryouts.