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The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference offers participants choice to attend one of two weekends featuring the same program and speakers. Session 1 will be March 12-15, 2026 and Session II will be April 9-12, 2026. See the email sent to all parents from Ms. Osborne for detailed information OR start your application:

RYLA Application Instructions

Please follow the RYLA Application directions below to be sponsored by the St Charles-Geneva Rotary Club for

RYLA participation.

Note the following due dates for application submission:

Session 1: February 26, 2026

Session 2: March 26, 2026

On-line Application Instruction:

1. Click the link below or Scan the QR Code to open and begin the RYLA application.

https://rotary6440.org/page/ryla-application/

Meetings start at 2:25 p.m. and end at 3:55PM p.m. in Room F241. The club meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Pick up an application from Ms. Osborne

Social Studies National Honor Society meets January 16, after school (2:30 PM) in F177.

Key Club! Our next meeting is January 27. We will be making Valentines Cards. Also, make sure to wear your Key Club shirt, we will be taking our club photo for the yearbook!

Just a friendly reminder that all Leadership Studies applications for the 2026-27 school year are due no later than Friday, January 9th. No late applications will be accepted. Email Mr. Biernacki with any questions.

Are you a gaming enthusiast? Would you like to compete as a Saint in Pokemon Unite, Splatoon, MarioKart, or Super Smash Bros? The Saints eSports spring season is starting up the week of January 20th. Join us to compete against other schools across the country and participate in the DuKane Conference and IHSA Sectional tournaments. Questions? Visit the LRC or ask Mrs. Corn.

FCA starts up again Thursday, Jan. 29!

Join HOPE at the Girls Basketball game on Thursday February 5 at 5:45 to pack the stands with a HOPE Out! Wear your HOPE shirt (or buy one at the game) and let's cheer on our Lady Saints!

Attention students! Math Team practices Mondays in B126 after school until 3:15pm. Students from every grade are welcome!

Peer Tutoring is every Early Release Wednesday.

Scholastic Bowl meets in F178 Mondays and Tuesdays right after school! Varsity Practice is on Mondays and Fridays. Junior Varsity Practice is on Thursdays.

Chess Club will be meeting twice a week, on Monday's and Thursday's in B200C.

Auto Club will meet in D148 on Tuesdays from 2:20pm-4:20pm. Make sure to reach out to Mrs. Johnson.

MSA will be having a clay sculpting meeting on January 29 after school, in room F177. We will be making the sculptures this month, and painting them at our February meeting!

Come join us at Art Club on Thursday, January 29th. We will meet right after school until 4:00 PM in rooms E162 and E163. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Nelson. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

Future Saints of Healthcare Occupations' first meeting is the second Tuesday of every month in B117. We’re also providing snacks, and everyone is welcome.

Join engineering club after school every Friday in D140. Email Mr. VanDyke or Mr. Cerqua with questions.

GSA will meet on Friday 1/23 from 2:20-3:15 in D154. New members welcome!

Birding club will meet in room D156 on Tuesday after school.

Join Code Club and discover the power of coding! Whether you’re brand new to programming or already have some experience, this is a great chance to learn new skills, create cool projects, and compete in exciting coding competitions—including the nationwide Congressional App Challenge. We meet every Thursday after school in room B124, and yes—snacks are provided! Come be part of a fun and supportive community of problem-solvers and creators.

Mock Trial meets in B203 every Tuesday and Thursday. Please contact Dr. Stepien or Mrs. Funke for more info!

Join the school newspaper! X-ray Newspaper meets at 2:25 p.m. in B215 every Monday. We take writers, graphic designers, artists, and photographers all year! Please Mrs. Hayes or Mr. Stewart for more details, and check out eastxray.com.

No Ping Pong this week!

The cardio cage will be open starting this Monday from 2:30-3:30. The cage is open to anyone who would like to workout after school. Appropriate workout clothes and shoes needed. Ask Mr. Cole if you have any questions."

Looking to pump up and build some strength this fall? Come to the weight room after school from 2:30-3:30. Proper attire is required. If you have any questions contact coach Pollack.

There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in playing badminton this spring on January 20th at 2:20pm in room B110. If you cannot attend see Coach DeNorio in the special ed office.

East has earned the TOP spot of the MOST IMPROVED ATTENDANCE IN THE DISTRICT! This is the first time in the history of East that we have improved in this block in this way. Attendance has improved 4.8% over the course of the past two years.

We love seeing our students -AND WE SHOWING UP! We are super proud of you. The Deans are taking care of you and will be calling down students for sweet rewards for anyone who has improved. Great job, Saints!

Welcome back students! You may have noticed the ID Scanners at the doors recently. You're going to need to continue to have those IDs ready at doors as we check in. We are scanning you in and we want you to be on time. On time = across the threshold! So don't be late.

If you are parking at the Norris Rec Center, your car can be towed starting in January. Please be aware of this and make sure you are only parking in student lots that are assigned to you via your tags. If you have questions, please see Mr. Burke in the Deans' Office.

In the month of January, let's get involved! It's time to get back to basics in class and out. Get involved in those classes, join a club, participate in a sport. Seniors, who do you want to be the next you as you head into second semester? Every day is a great day to be a Saint!

Remember that your teachers LOVE to have you in class. Please respect yourself, your teachers, and your families by committing to learning. When we miss learning, we miss amazing opportunities!

Charging your Chromebook each night is the RESPONSIBLE thing to do!

Come experience the quickest game on two feet and give lacrosse a try...in the fieldhouse this Monday, January 12 at 7:00! No experience? We've got you! No equipment? We've got you! We know you will LOVE it!

Little Saints Preschool @ St. Charles East

Run by students in Early Childhood Practicum

Enroll your preschooler (3-5 year olds) today!

Starts February 2026

Click here for more information and to enroll.

Want to see something in the Orange and Black? Reach out to Student Life (see below). We love seeing your student featured! We want to feature new groups each week.

Read the Orange & Black, Tune into Video Announcements, See the TV Monitors!

Website: https://sites.google.com/d303.org/east-clubs/home

Location: 1020 Dunham Rd. St. Charles East, IL 60174

Phone: 331-228-5827