Due to all district activities being canceled tonight after 6:00pm, both of tonight’s boys basketball games and tonight’s boys swim meet have been postponed.

Please note - The JV2 boys basketball game scheduled for tomorrow at 10am is still ON.

The boys basketball games have been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 27, 2022. The Varsity game will be at 1:00pm, the JV game will be at 11:30am.

Students who bought a presale ticket yesterday can use it for the rescheduled game.

The boys swim meet has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Verona, at 5:30pm.

For tonight's practice schedule:

This week our Anatomy & Physiology classes took a field trip to Edgewood College. They had an awesome time in the lab, getting to see the campus, and hearing from the nursing and biology major students.

Our Transition Academy – the innovative alternative education program at the Goodman Community Center for 11th and 12th graders from East High School – is looking for supplies for their classroom. They have put together an Amazon Wishlist full of items that will help students work on academic skills, work readiness and community connection, as well as ensure their learning environment is clean and ready for them to succeed. Items start at $6. Please spread the word to those that may consider a gift to our Transition Academy this holiday season. Pictured below are photos from the program including students assisting with the Seed to Table Program and Dane Arts Mural Arts (DAMA) Program.

On Monday, December 12th, 2022 Seniors will meet in the Theater during 3rd hour to receive information about the East High School Scholarship Application and graduation attire order information from Midwest Scholastic. Packets with ordering materials will be handed out including a catalog and order form for graduation caps, gowns, stoles, tassels and other Class of 2023 apparel including class rings. Additional packets will be available in Student Services (Room 2031) after the presentation.

Midwest Scholastic will be at East High School on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 during lunch to collect order forms and answer questions. Orders can also be placed online. Payments must be made directly to Midwest Scholastic, East High School will NOT accept payments. ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT ORDERS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED DIRECTLY TO MIDWEST SCHOLASTIC at questions@mwscholastic.com or 608-437-7323.

Students may use caps, gowns, and stoles from East alumni and purchase tassels ala cart, if desired. Students who may need to borrow a cap and gown package should connect with their Neighborhood Principal, School Counselor, School Social Worker or other Student Services Staff.

The AVID class of 2025 is collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries December 12th-16th. Students can bring canned goods, feminine products, soaps, and other toiletries to their 3rd hour class where there will be a collection bag. The third hour class with the most donations will receive doughnuts. All donations will be taken to The River Food Pantry.

Do you want to build community and strengthen relationships with other Purgolders? Want to learn and unpack the history of Restorative Justice? Would you like to elevate and empower marginalized voices, and make our community a better place? Come to room 3315 on Tuesday December 13th during lunch to check out the new RJ Club. Email or talk with Coach Brian if you have questions or suggestions!

The Dance Team is currently looking for driven and dedicated students who are passionate about dancing. Students interested in joining the Madison East Dance team should complete this interest google form. Introduction meetings and potential tryouts will take place after school next week on Tuesday, December 13th and Thursday, December 15th in the cafeteria with Coach Kayla Haynes.

Check out these slides with next week's new scholarships, jobs, events, and college visits.