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Attention all Saints! We are in the process of planning our collection of turkeys and other food items to make 100 complete dinners for needy families in the St. Charles area. Bring your frozen turkey and canned goods to the Student Life Office or drop-off at Door #1 during the week of November 17th (or sooner). The delivery of the meals will happen on Friday, November 21st.

The English Department will be hosting their annual BOOK-O-WEEN contest this Friday 10/31 during the spooky school day! English teachers will be dressed as literary characters. Pick up a form in the LRC, find as many English teachers as you can, identify which character each teacher represents, and turn in your form to the LRC by 2:30pm on Friday to be eligible for a PRIZE! Last year's winners received $30 gift cards! Join us in a literary little Halloween fun! Let Mrs. Pursel know if you have any questions! Happy Book-O-Ween!!

Need a HOPE Shirt for Mondays? HOPE Shirts are on sale starting Monday in the main foyer during lunch periods. $10-cash or Pushcoin. New HOPE gear sale will follow soon!

Chess Club will meet on Monday this week in room B200C.

Creative Writing Club will meet on Tuesday, October 28th from 2:15-3:15 in E174. Hope to see you there!

Do you care about real world global issues like promoting human rights for all? Are you interested in meeting people from all over the world; becoming familiar with diplomacy and international issues while enhancing your leadership skills? If so, come to the Model United Nations meeting at 2:20 on October 6 in B229. See Mrs. Truax or Mrs. Valentine for more information.

FCA meets Thursday, 6:15am, in the Black Box Theater (enter Door 47). Treats provided. Come check it out. All are welcome. You do not need to identify as a Christian or an athlete to attend.

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. There is no Peer Tutoring on 12/17

The purpose of the AMC is to increase interest in mathematics and to develop problem solving through a fun competition. Email Mr. Dabrowski (scott.dabrowski@d303.org) by Tuesday November 4th if you're interested in competing. The AMC can be a fun experience solving challenging problems. Some colleges may give you an opportunity to share your score.

National English Honors Society will be offering a College Essay Workshop on Thursday, October 30, in the LRC Fishbowl to offer support for writing, revising, and submitting college essays. Please email Mrs. Drexler or Mr. Baratta with questions.

Apply for Peer Leadership next year! Current sophomores and juniors are invited to come to one of the informational meetings being held on Tuesday, October 28th, before school (6:40 – 7:10 am), during all lunch periods (4-7) and after school (2:25 – 3:00 pm). The meetings will all be held in Room F244 except the after school meeting which will be in the LRC. These meetings will take the full period, so bring a lunch with you if you come during lunch. If you are interested but cannot attend any of the meetings, please send Mr. Johnson (Andrew.Johnson@d303.org) an e-mail.

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

Auto Club will meet in D148 on Tuesdays from 2:20pm-4:20pm.

Future Saints of Healthcare Occupations' first meeting is tomorrow and we’re meeting the second Tuesday of every month. 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 10/24 from 2:20-3:15 in D154. New members welcome!

The Birding Club is meeting for a campus bird walk after school on Tuesday from 2:30-3:30. Meet in room D156. All are welcome and you don't have to be a member to join us.

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.

Come join Art Club on Wednesday, October 30th to Paint Pumpkins for Halloween! 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!

Woodworking club will meet on Thursday October 23.

Attention Students: Have you ever wanted to be on Stage, but don't have time for a main stage show? Come audition for the Student Directed One Acts on Tuesday, Oct 21st from 2:30-5:00pm in the Blackbox Theater. We have 13 days of rehearsal to put together the funniest shows of the year (which is only a few days more than Brittany Spears' first marriage.) Come audition and bring a friend. You'll make some of the best new friends you'll ever have with tons of laughs and memories along the way.

The next Ping Pong meeting will be Friday, September 19 in the Dungeon from 2:30-4:00. All ages and skill level welcome. Additionally, we want to begin building our competitive team. Please contact Mr. Glavan with any questions.

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.

You can always give something, even if it is only kindness.

--Anne Frank

Make your random acts of kindness count this month! Choose to do something nice for someone else.

Please make sure you have your current ID to take to all sporting events and activities.

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

Next Athletic Leadership Council Meeting is Oct 22nd at 1:30 pm in the Main Gym, looking for all student athletes interested in being a leader in your sport and our school.

The Girls' Golf team is looking for new members for the 2025-2026 season! Come out to our recruitment event on Tuesday, October 28th at TopGolf Naperville from 3-5:30 PM. There is no cost for this event. Transportation is provided by the school. Please meet outside of Door 40 at 3:00 PM. The bus will return by 5:30 PM. If you have any questions please see Mr. Gutesha, Mrs. Hayes or any girls' golf team member!

Open Gyms offer an opportunity to get in the gym and play basketball! Main Gym from 6-7PM on 9/10, 9/16, 10/8, 10/14, and 10/20 (6:30-7:30PM)

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.

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

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

Phone: 331-228-5827