Orange & Black
Week of April 6, 2026

HAPPY SPRING BREAK 3/28-4/5
THANKS TO ST. BALDRICKS SHAVEES!
Some candids from our East Team!
PROM INFORMATION
PROM: MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
Prom will be Saturday, April 25th from 6:00-10:30PM at Bobak's in Woodridge. Post Prom will be at
East from 11:00PM-2:00AM. Here is the LINK for Prom and Post Prom information. See the fliers in this bulletin about POST PROM.
All tickets (PROM and POST-PROM) and Guest Passes -due date is April 10th at 3:00PM. This is the Friday we get back, so don't delay!
POST PROM
HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework Club
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
WE NEED YOU ON MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Good Morning, St. Charles East!
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!
ATTENTION SENIORS! WE NEED 2026-2027 MCs!
Interested in being the MC for assemblies and events?
Are you a Senior who is interested in becoming an MC for our assemblies, HOCO, and cool events? We need you. Make a copy of the form and send it to Ms. Osborne. Deadline is May 8th!
We are seeing off our four graduates of our 2025-2026 MC team: Joey Krueger, Aldo Ristori, Wendy Reyes, and Alessia Shamoeel. Seek them out to ask important questions.
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT EVENTS
Ready, Steady, Break
"Ready Steady...Break" is a service learning project that is being held as a 'break-a-thon' event! It will be held at Bill Cho's United Taekwondo Center on April 11 from 12-2 pm! Participants will be able to purchase boards to break, and each board purchased is a ticket for entry into the raffle! The raffle winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! There will also be a concession stand being held by the Empowering Eats SLP!
THEATRE
FCA
FCA
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes are holding two special afternoon meetings during early release time, 1:25-2:25, in the Little Theater. If you have been wanting to check out FCA but the mornings are hard to manage, please attend April 8 and 22nd. All are welcome.
DEBATE
Debate
We debate every Monday, we prep as needed every other day after school in F178!
HOPE
MATH HELP
MATH TEAM
Attention students! Math Team practices Mondays in B126 after school until 3:15pm. Students from every grade are welcome!
MATH HONORS SOCIETY
Peer Tutoring
Peer Tutoring is every Early Release Wednesday.
AUTO CLUB
Auto Club
Auto Club will meet in D148 on Tuesdays from 2:20pm-4:20pm. Make sure to reach out to Mrs. Johnson.
FSHO
FSHO
Future Saints of Healthcare Occupations' meets the second Tuesday of every month in B117. We’re also providing snacks, and everyone is welcome.
ENGINEERING CLUB
Interested in engineering?
Join engineering club after school every Friday in D140. Email Mr. VanDyke or Mr. Cerqua with questions.
GSA
BIRDING CLUB
Birding Club
Birding club will meet in room D156 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday after school.
CODE CLUB
Code Club
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.
X-RAY
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 all year! Please Mrs. Hayes or Mr. Stewart for more details, and check out eastxray.com.
NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY --SAINTS HELPING HAWKS
PING PONG
CTE COMMITMENT DAY
CTE COMMITMENT DAY-Attention Seniors!
Do your post secondary plans include going directly into the workforce using experience or an industry certificate earned in high school,
beginning an apprenticeship or internship, or enrolling in a post-secondary CTE program? Sign up to recognized at our 3rd Annual CTE Commitment Day on Tuesday April 21. Get the link from orange and black or ask your Business, Family Consumer Science, or Tech teacher today!
CARDIO CAGE
Weight Room is Open!
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.
YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY
FVSRA -JOB OPPORTUNITY
DEANS' DETAILS
EAST CONTINUES TO STAY STRONG IN ATTENDANCE PLAN
Attendance Success!
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!
APRIL IS KINDNESS MONTH
Spring gives us an opportunity to think about new beginnings and opportunities. Use this month to demonstrate kindness. See Student Activities for more information!
On Time MATTERS!
Remember that your teachers LOVE to have you in class. Please respect yourself, your teachers, and your families by committing to learning. When we miss learning, we miss amazing opportunities!
CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK
Charging your Chromebook each night is the RESPONSIBLE thing to do!
Athletics Updates
ORANGE FEVER!
Attention Orange Fever
Orange Fever Leader Applications for 26-27 school year will be available in the Athletic Office and are due back by May 8th.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Join Ultimate Frisbee. A team sport with aspirations of winning its third consecutive state title. All skill levels and genders welcome to play. First practice is Monday, March 2nd outside of the little theater. Come to get more information, or contact coaches Bedi or Chris Stewart for more information.
POST-PROM PTO
PTO
D303 FAMILY & COMMUNITY
SEPAC Meetings
Reach Out to Us!
CCR UPDATES
ACT TEST
ACT -April 15th
STCE will be giving our students the ACT on Wednesday, April 15. Please see the CCR Update for more details.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CONTACT 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