Orange & Black

Dates:

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.

Are you curious about coding, artificial intelligence, or creating something that can make a difference in the world? Come check out CodeAI 4 Good!

Join us Thursday, October 29 in B214! You’ll have the chance to learn coding, explore AI tools, build exciting projects, participate in competitions, and use technology to help our community.

And guess what? No coding experience is required! We don’t need you to be a coding expert—we need your brain, your creativity, and your ideas! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced coder, there’s a place for you on our team.

Come turn your ideas into reality with CodeAI 4 Good. We meet most Thursdays in B214, and our contact person is Ms. Xu.

Eco-Saints is beginning a school-wide recycling system, and we need YOUR help! Please recycle paper only in the designated recycling bins until further notice so we can increase our sustainability and reduce our footprint! Thank you!!

Halo Yearbook is meeting on Tuesday, 10/27 after school in E160. New members are still welcome! We will be starting to work on specific parts of the book and want to get our staff involved.

Adventure Club is hosting our next outing on, Saturday November 7th. We heading to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve for a hike. If you are interested contact Mr. Shackelford, new members and friends are welcome.

Start Your Week with HOPE!

This Halloween, remember: you don’t have to mask how you’re really feeling.

If things feel heavy, stressful, or just not quite right, reach out. A friend, trusted adult, or someone in Student Services is always here to listen.

And don’t forget to check in on the people around you—you never know what someone may be hiding behind their smile.

No tricks—just a reminder that you matter, you belong, and there is always HOPE.

Written with Love will be meeting in the little theater after school on Thursday, October 29th. We will be writing letters for the St Charles Police Department. We will also have cookies!!

GSA will meet on October 30 in D154 from 2:20-3:15. We are raising money for queer youth by making homemade crafts to sell. Bring your artistic talents!

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.

Ping pong club meets Friday from 2:30-4:00 in the dungeon. All skill levels welcome!

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.

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!

Join us for Mock Trial. Mondays from 2:15-3:15 in Room B203.

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!

Have a passion for helping others? Want to lead a healthy life and build a positive community? Join Operation Snowball!

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

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!

Join Mrs. Dremel and Mr. Currie for Homework Club in F241 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays!

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.

Please enter through Doors 1, 40, or 41 in the morning. We appreciate you demonstrating the SAINTS Way!

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.

Families: Bell schedules may have changed, but the time to school and to class has not! Click below to see the new bell schedule.

Chromebooks are there for you at school. Treat them kindly!

All Sports Booster Scholarship Fundraiser at the Rock N' Ravioli Restaurant in the Arcada Theatre from 6-9 pm on October 28th. 25% of your meal cost goes to the scholarship fund for our Saints!

There will be a Boys Swimming & Diving Preseason Meeting on Tuesday October 27 at 5:30pm in the Little Theater. The intent of the meeting is for both athletes & parents to receive information about the upcoming 2026-2027 season, collect t-shirt & suit sizes, recieve a tentative calendar/schedule, and discuss season expectations. Unable to attend the meeting or have questions please contact Coach Musial via email: adam.musial@d303.org. Season starts Monday, November 23.

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.

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 27

Thursday, October 29

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Batka at samantha.batka@d303.org.

The Girls' Golf team is hosting off-season Golf Camps for new and returning members. Come out to our recruitment event on Tuesday, October 27th at Mike's Golf Center at 731 N 17th St #5, St. Charles, IL 60174 from 3-4 PM. There is no cost for this event. You must provide your own transportation. If you have any questions please see Coach Gutesha, Coach Hayes or any girls' golf team member!

Boys Bowling Tryouts begin on 10/26 at 3-5pm at Funway Center in Batavia. Register on SNAP.

The Getaway is featuring the pop up CARNIVAL CRAVE and will be opening on Tuesday, October 27th for lunch periods 5 and 6. This is your ticket to BIG FLAVOR with items such as Fried Oreos, Bite-sized pizzas, stuffed bagels, deep fried grilled cheese, pigs in a blanket, and two specialty shake; fruity pebbles and Oreo. We look forward to serving you!

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

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

Phone: 331-228-5827