If you follow Madison365, you may have seen that this week, they are honoring and acknowledging influential Latino leaders in Wisconsin. Today, part 5 was released and our very own East Alumni and current Lead School Security Assistant, Maria Diaz was named on the list!

María Díaz is founder of Ballet Folklórico de María Díaz, a Madison-based troupe that started when she taught two local girls the folk dances that she had learned as the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Now the group has about 15 members at a time, touring the region and performing for public and private events. Born in Minnesota, she graduated from Madison East High School, where she has worked for the past 25 years.

Congrats, Maria! We are so lucky to have you at East!

Find information about Homecoming at east.mmsd.org/students/homecoming

Come support and cheer on your fellow students and teachers at the the Students vs. Staff Tennis Match on Thursday, October 5th at 4:00pm at the East High School Tennis Courts!

View Upcoming College & Career Visits and Post-Secondary Opportunities which include scholarships, jobs, events, college visits, and more.

Girls Inc. is seeking volunteers for Family Night at the Goodman Community Center. Volunteers will lead youth in a Glow in the Dark Compost Throwing Competition where Contestants will try to throw as many things in the compost bin as possible to reduce their impact on the world and reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.

Student can sign-up for an event with Guest Chef, Chynna McNair including a culinary experience of making veggie bowls and discussing food gentrification.

MSCR Clubs begin at East High School the week of October 2nd. Students can get involved in basketball, volleyball, KPOP Dance, Purgolder PR, Leadership Council, Soulful Productions Academy, Hip Hop Movement, United Asian Club, Homework Club, and more.

Love Science? Love to Bake? Come to room 2010 during lunch on Wednesday, October 4th to learn more about the Great Biology Bake-Off! Get paired up with a grad student from the UW to learn more about a science topic and then as a team bake a representation of the science!

United Gymnastics, the East/La Follette gymnastics team, will have their first informational meeting on Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria Commons Room. The first day of practice is Monday, November 6th from 4:30-6:30pm in Gym Y. All levels of experience are welcome.

Edgewood College is facilitating a webinar for Dane County parents and students about supports for students after high school on Tuesday, October 24th from 7-8pm. Learn about the differences in applying, qualifying, creating and using support after high school graduation. Common accommodations, alternatives to full-time courseload with on-campus living, and suggestions for developing self-advocacy will also be shared. This information also applies to other post-secondary settings. Students with a physical or mental diagnosis, English Language Learner need, 504 or IEP plan, or a temporary health condition such as a concussion may qualify for support. 

The webinar will be led by Patrick Godar, Director of Disability and Accessibility Services at Edgewood College, pgodar@edgewood.edu. Note: after the Webinar a recording will be available at Edgewood College Disability and Accessibility Services "