Orange & Black

They may be new, but Bass Fishing is reeling in their recent success in their 1st season. The team took home 4th and an individual award.

Felicidades a todos nuestros estudiantes por su ingreso a la Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Español! (Congratulations to all our students for their induction to Spanish National Honors Society).

Administrative discretion will be used regarding Monday's theme day. We love your creativity; however, we prefer that you do not bring wheely things that you cannot carry, flammable things, pets, or other humans as your "backpack" for Monday.

The Senior BBQ is Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Sports Complex. You are invited! The cost is $10 and includes your meal (burgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, cookies, chips, pop/water) and a senior t-shirt. You can pick-up your t-shirt when you pick-up your Cap & Gown. At the BBQ, we will award the Senior Superlatives, share speeches, view the Senior Send-off video, and more. We all wear our senior t-shirts to the BBQ. Bring $10 CASH to the BBQ or your ID to use your PushCoin account (must have $10 in your PushCoin wallet). Enter Door #35. Join us!

Interested in being a musical act for the Senior BBQ, please see Ms. Osborne in the Student Activities Office ASAP! We could use 1 more group or individual.

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

Are you interested in being part of our morning announcements team?! We want you to join us next year in sharing all East has to offer. Click on the application below; MAKE A COPY and get started. If you have questions, see Ms. Osborne or one of our morning announcement friends for more information.

Thanks for being respectful, motivated, involved, kind, on time, and responsible. It's the Saints Way!

Thanks to Aldo Ristori, Joey Krueger, Wendy Reyes, and Alessia Shamoeel for their work as MCs this year. Ms. Osborne will be contacting the candidates for 26-27 school year before the start of summer. Stay tuned!

Next Thursday, May 14 there will be a meeting after school in F177. Mr Cole and I will explain expectations for the summer assignment.

If you cannot make the meeting, be sure you print the assignment and complete it.

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday after school in F177!

We debate every Monday, we prep as needed every other day after school in F178!

Wear HOPE on Mondays!

Peer Tutoring is every Early Release Wednesday.

DECA Meeting: We will be discussing upcoming officer elections and saying good luck to our seniors. We will be meeting on Tuesday, May 12th after school in B200c.

Last DECA meeting of the year will take place on Tuesday, May 19th. We will be holding our officer elections and talking about competing in written events.

Future Saints of Healthcare Occupations' meets 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.

Birding club will meet in room D156 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday after school.

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.

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.

Meets on Fridays from 2:30-4:00PM.

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.

East continues to stay strong when it comes to our attendance numbers. Chronic attendance numbers have improved by 4% over the course of this year. 24-25 school year. STAY STRONG SAINTS! We got this. We want to finish this year the same way we came in with the lowest percentage ever!

Stay strong Saints! We are almost there. Create a study group and check out Exam Cram on Thursday May 21st before Finals start on Friday the 22nd. Snacks will be provided.

Remember students, we need to be parking in appropriate spaces that are not at the Norris. Please see the map below for places you should NOT park.

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

There will be a Girls Swimming & Diving Preseason Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 5pm in the Main Commons to provide information about the season, try-out process, and a tentative practice/meet schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 fall season. If you are unable to attend please contact Coach Musial via email: adam.musial@d303.org

There will be a very important informational meeting on Wednesday 5/13 at 7:00pm in the LRC. We will discuss the Saints boys golf program, the summer 2026 camps and most importantly tryouts for the 2026 team. Every golfer interested in the program and trying out for next year's team must attend. One (or more) parents should also attend.

If you have a conflict with a spring sport, a parent may represent you but you MUST contact a coach.

Get ready to hit the gridiron! Our Girls Flag Football camp is back this summer, offering a fantastic opportunity for athletes of all skill levels to learn the game, sharpen their techniques, and compete in an exciting, supportive environment. Whether you're looking to master the fundamentals or take your game to the next level, our camps provide expert coaching and a chance to meet fellow players who share a passion for the sport. See the flyer attached for more information and to sign up! Email Coach Hendry (zachary.hendry@d303.org) and Coach Batka (samantha.batka@d303.org) with any questions!

Orange Fever Leader Applications for 26-27 school year will be available in the Athletic Office and are due back by May 8th.

Thanks to the PTO who made Teacher Appreciation Week a great success! Staff loved having the treats and lunches.

For important updates about all things Senior Updates and Graduation. NOTE: Tickets are required for graduation -please see the East website under CCR for more information. An email will also come out on April 27th at 7 AM for further information.

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://east.d303.org/student-life/overview

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

Phone: 331-228-5827