Orange & Black

Ever considered having one of the most secret and coveted positions in Student Life? We are seeking a new King Charles.

Becoming King Charles is not just a mascot job at East, it's a calling. We are looking for someone who has the energy, has spirit, and has a Saintly personality. King Charles is only revealed at Senior BBQ and we want YOU to consider becoming this special character. See Ms. Osborne for more information in the Student Activities Office.

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

The tradition at East is to include Graduation and Senior events in the Yearbook. Once yearbooks are ready, if you pre-paid for a Yearbook, HALO will be in contact. Stay tuned!

Materials Pickup Days & Orientation Days

Wednesday, August 5, 8:00AM-1:00PM -Senior/Junior/Sophomore

Thursday, August 6, 8:00AM-1:00PM-Senior/Junior/Sophomore

Friday, August 7, 8:00AM-1:00PM -Freshman Orientation

Monday, August 10, 2:00 PM-7:00PM -All classes

Monday, August 10, 4:00-6:00PM -New Student Orientation

2026-2027 SAVE THE DATE:

Homecoming Dance -Saturday, October 17, 2026

Prom -Saturday, April 24, 2027

Wear HOPE on Mondays!

STUDENT PARKING 2026-27

Many students have the desire to receive a parking pass to park on campus, but every year there are more parking pass requests than available parking spaces. Students wanting a parking pass need to fill out an application form: 2026 - 27 STCE Parking Pass Application Form However, submitting a parking pass application by any date does not guarantee a parking pass. All applications submitted by the due date will be entered into an initial lottery to assign passes. Meeting the due date is the best chance to receive a pass.

Applications submitted after the due date will be entered into a second lottery after Materials Pick-Up days (should any passes remain). Every year, parking passes are not claimed during Materials Pick-Up days and within the first few weeks of school may become available. Furthermore, students leave STCE throughout the school year, and some graduate in December. If parking passes become available at various points throughout the school year, families will be notified.

Students enrolled in academic-related programs (ECC Education to Careers Program/Principles of Technology, CO-OP, Teaching and Learning Practicum, Internships, and BNAT or Cosmetology through Fox Valley Career Center) will be given priority for an Everyday Pass given the transportation requirements of their STCE-related academic program. All other Students are eligible for an everyday pass for $200. Student parking in designated areas are in the Driver’s Education Range or in any spots marked by yellow lines. White lines are for Staff Parking or Norris Center Parking. Students parking in non-student spaces are subject to disciplinary actions up to and including loss of privileges.

Parking at St. Charles East is a privilege and one criteria to keep your parking pass is good attendance. Students must maintain an 80% attendance rate in order to park on campus. Students who fall below that threshold may lose their parking pass until they meet the attendance standards.

Given the size of our student population, not every student who desires a parking pass will be issued one. STCE administration understands that each student/family has unique needs and challenges that can be potentially assisted by the ability for a student to receive a parking pass. However, we cannot prioritize the needs of our students/families, and therefore, the best way to obtain a parking pass is to ensure your application for a parking pass is submitted by the due date – Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Sophomores are not eligible to apply for parking passes. If a sophomore is found parking on campus during the 2026-27 school year, they may become ineligible to apply for a pass junior year. Every year there are more parking pass requests from Juniors and Seniors than available parking spaces, so Sophomores are not eligible for parking passes.

In late July/early August, you will receive a confirmation email from Mr. Shawn Burke regarding parking. If a parking pass is issued to you, a parent/student signature form will be sent to you to fill out and return on Materials Pick up days and a charge will be made to your PushCoin account. Parking passes are $200. Once your payment has been made through PushCoin and the parent/student signature form has been turned into Mr. Burke at Materials Pick Up, you will receive your pass. Continue to watch your D303 student email for updates in August.

Stay strong Saints! We are almost there. 2 days left.

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.

Hall lockers are optional again next school year. To sign up as locker partners for 2026-27, both students from the same graduating year must submit a locker partner request form. To request your own locker, please use the same form and indicate “no partner “. If NO form is completed, then NO locker will be assigned. If you have questions, stop by the Deans Office and talk to Mrs. Ramos.

Speaking of Lockers ---Don't forget to clean yours out before you leave!

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

Heading to State!

This is the last week to save during the St. Charles East Flag Football Year-End Spirit Wear Sale! Save up to 20% off already slashed prices sitewide! Use code BADGER26 to save now! Order today! https://1stplace.sale/FF31523

Next week's Orange & Black will contain dates for Senior Portraits for Class of 2027. Formal Senior portraits are taken from June -October at East. Information on how to make an appointment will be included.

Important Dates

• April 20: Returning Student Registration opens
• May 18: Elementary, Middle and High School online registration due
• July 1: 2026-2027 Fees posted in PushCoin
• July 1: 2026-2027 Fee Waiver Applications available
• July 31: Early Bird Discount Deadline*
• August 11: Required Health Exams and Immunizations due to school nurse
• August 12: First day of school

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

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

Phone: 331-228-5827