IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

October 8 - FAFSA Workshop 9 AM - 11 AM @Maine East

(see information below)

October 10 - Indigenous People Day - NO SCHOOL

October 11 - Dine & Share at Portillo's for ME Cares 5 PM - 8 PM

(see flyer below)

October 13 - Senior Photo Retakes (Yearbook Only) 8 AM - 2 PM

October 14 - End of 1st Quarter

October 19 - "Sounds of the Stadium" Marching Band Concert 7 PM - 9 P

FAFSA Information

Maine East 12th graders and Parents/Guardians

The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (for students that cannot file federal) officially open their applications this Saturday, October 1st. Filing a FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application makes students eligible for need-based financial aid for college and other post-secondary options. Here are a number of helpful links to help you prepare for this important college admission step: 

1. Financial Aid Presentation
2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
3. FAFSA GUIDE and Materials (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Financial Aid Application)
4. Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (DACA and Undocumented Student Financial Aid Application)
5. Alternative Application Help Guide

The Maine East Career & College Resource Center (CCRC) is here to help you file the FAFSA/Illinois Alternative App. We will be hosting a series of completion events with the assistance of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).  

Here is a list of upcoming events:

• Every Tuesday from 10am - 1pm starting October 4th through November 29th in CCRC in Center Court
• Saturday, October 8th, 9am-11am in S200 (Enter through door #4B)
• Tuesday, November 1st, 5pm-7pm in S200 (Enter through door #4B)

No appointments are needed. Please bring appropriate materials listed in the FAFSA Guide above. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alen Ibrahimovic, Postsecondary Counselor at Maine East High School: aibrahimovic@maine207.org

"THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

A special thank you to Mr. Glenn Olson for these amazing photos from our recent production of "The Play That Goes Wrong."

Mr. Olson also wrote, "I absolutely LOVED the play!!! I am a big fan of physical comedy and I think it is appealing to people of all ages--I saw little kids and senior citizens laughing at the same time.

Great job by everyone involved and I can't wait for the musical!"

The JV volleyball team did well this past weekend with 6 wins in total!

We finished 2nd place at the Rolling Meadows Quad on Friday night, and 2nd place at the Ridgewood tournament on Saturday.