Orange & Black
October 19, 2026

SMALL GAMES-DRUMLINE
Make sure to check out the East website for all the HOCO photos!
HOMECOMING 2026
Dance Info
- Your current ID
- That you bought all your HOCO tickets
- That you bring 1 date or yourself
If you have any concerns about missing information, see Ms. Osborne at Door 40 on dance night.
SENIOR PORTRAITS
SCHEDULE YOUR SENIOR PICTURE!
Dates:
October 19-23rd 4pm-9pm
October 26th-27th 4pm-9pm
More Senior Portrait times will be available in December in the evenings and will be shared as they get closer. December 3rd is the VERY LAST CHANCE for a senior portrait.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
CHESS
HOPE CLUB
Start Your Week with HOPE!
Start Your Week with HOPE!
This week’s reminder: It’s okay to not be okay.
You don’t have to pretend you’re fine or handle everything on your own. If you’re having a hard time, reach out to a friend, trusted adult, or Student Services.
And remember—someone around you may be struggling too. Be kind. Check in. Speak up.
You matter. You belong. You are not alone. There is always HOPE
PEER LEADERSHIP
PEER LEADERSHIP
Interested in being a part of Peer Leadership next year? Current sophomores and juniors are invited to come to one of the informational meetings being held on Tuesday, October 27th, before school (6:40 – 7:10 am) and during all lunch periods (4/5 - 10/11) and after school (2:25 – 3:00 pm) in Room B224. These meetings will take the full period, so bring a brown bag lunch with you if you come during lunch. If you are interested but cannot attend any of the meetings, please see Mr. Johnson in the Peer Leadership Office (in the LRC) before November 6th.
KEY CLUB
Key Club
Join Key Club on Tuesday, October 20th, right after school in B200D to make Veterans Day cards for veterans! Come help us spread kindness and show our appreciation for those who have served our country. We hope to see you there!
GSA
PING PONG
Join Ping Pong!
Ping pong club meets Friday from 2:30-4:00 in the dungeon. All skill levels welcome!
SPANISH NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
Spanish National Honors Society
We will be having our first Spanish National Honor Society meeting Wednesday October 7th at 6:45am in room B200D. See you there!
FUTURE SAINTS OF HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS
X-RAY NEWSPAPER
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 at any level all year! Please Mrs. Hayes or Mr. Stewart for more details, and check out eastxray.com.
SAINTS HELPING HAWKS
Attention to all current and future Saint Helping Hawks tutors!
Tutoring starts on Tuesday, September 8th. Scan the QR code on the hallway flyers to sign up, or reach out to Mr. Ehrhardt for more information!
MOCK TRIAL
MODEL UN
Meeting Next Monday!
Model UN will be meeting after school in B229, on Monday, October 19th.
AUTO CLUB
ENGINEERING CLUB
Meeting Friday!
Engineering club will be meeting after school on Friday in D140.
INTERACT CLUB
Looking for a way to make a difference in our community?
Join Interact Club! We participate in roadside cleanups, volunteer opportunities around St. Charles, fundraising for local causes, and even attend leadership conferences. Regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 2:25 PM in Room B115. Stop by and see how you can get involved!
OPERATION SNOWBALL
Want to build leadership?
Have a passion for helping others? Want to lead a healthy life and build a positive community? Join Operation Snowball!
MATH TEAM
Join Math Team!
Attention students! Math Team practices Mondays in B126 after school until 3:15pm. Students from every grade are welcome!
AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Creative Writing Club Next Week!
Creative Writing Club will meet on Tuesdays from 2:15-3:15 in E174. Hope to see you there!
MATH HONORS SOCIETY
Interested in joining Math Honor Society?
Hi Saints! Do you need some extra help in math? Come to the LRC after early release Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 to get some help from your upperclassmen!
HOMEWORK CLUB
Join Homework Club
Join Mrs. Dremel and Mr. Currie for Homework Club in F241 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays!
CARDIO CAGE
Cardio Cage is Open!
This is open to anyone who would like to improve their healthy lifestyles. The cage will be open from 2:30-3:30, Monday-Thursday. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Cole.
DEANS' DETAILS
ENTER HERE!
Which doors can I use in the AM?
Please enter through Doors 1, 40, or 41 in the morning. We appreciate you demonstrating the SAINTS Way!
CELLPHONES
Cellphone Reminders
Don't forget that as you return to school the District expectation is to keep your phone in the caddies including during bathroom breaks AND during instructional learning times. We care about your learning! It's the SAINTS Way.
RESPONSIBLE IS THE WAY
SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:15!
Families: Bell schedules may have changed, but the time to school and to class has not! Click below to see the new bell schedule.
Athletics Updates
DANCE TEAM
Donate to the Toy Drive
Dance Team is partnering with Big Hearts of Fox Valley. The toy drive runs from October 19th-November 11th. Drop toys in the bin in the foyer of Door #1.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Looking to get a workout in after school?
The weight room will be open for Women’s Open Gym hours the following dates in October from 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM:
Tuesday, October 20
Thursday, October 22
Tuesday, October 27
Thursday, October 29
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Batka at samantha.batka@d303.org.
GIRLS WRESTLING
Girls Wrestling
Open mat practices in the wrestling room, just across from the main gym. 2:30 - 3:45 each day. The document with the dates is linked below.
BOOSTERS
SAINTS CAFE/CAFETERIA
Check in with the Cafe for National School Lunch Week!
PTO
CCR UPDATES
D303 FAMILY & COMMUNITY
D303 REFERENDUM
CONTACT US
Reach Out to Us!
Stay informed Saints!
STUDENT LIFE TEAM
Website: https://east.d303.org/student-life/overview
Location: 1020 Dunham Rd. St. Charles East, IL 60174
Phone: 331-228-5827