Please take the time to review the 2021-22 school year document as we prepare to successfully launch a new school year.Tómese el tiempo para revisar el documento del año escolar 2021-22 mientras nos preparamos para lanzar con éxito un nuevo año escolar.
East Aurora School District 131 has a new mission, vision, and five-year strategic plan. East Aurora School District 131 tiene una nueva misión, visión y un plan estratégico de cinco años.
Class of 2022 Graduation is set for Sunday, June 5. As details for in-person graduation are being prepared, EAHS Seniors are asked to please visit the Class of 2022 Information Page for all important Class of 2022 dates and updates! Class of 2022 Graduation is set for Sunday, June 5. As details for in-person graduation are being prepared, EAHS Seniors are asked to please visit the Class of 2022 Information Page for all important Class of 2022 dates and updates!
Class of 2022 Graduation is set for Sunday, June 5. As details for in-person graduation are being prepared, EAHS Seniors are asked to please visit the Class of 2022 Information Page for all important Class of 2022 dates and updates! Class of 2022 Graduation is set for Sunday, June 5. As details for in-person graduation are being prepared, EAHS Seniors are asked to please visit the Class of 2022 Information Page for all important Class of 2022 dates and updates!
Our Board of Education meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!Nuestras reuniones de la Junta de Educación se llevan a cabo el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor únase a nosotros!
Our Board of Education meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!Nuestras reuniones de la Junta de Educación se llevan a cabo el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor únase a nosotros!
East Aurora School District 131 has a new mission, vision, and five-year strategic plan. East Aurora School District 131 tiene una nueva misión, visión y un plan estratégico de cinco años.
Our Board of Education meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!Nuestras reuniones de la Junta de Educación se llevan a cabo el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor únase a nosotros!
It’s been proven: being on time and attending every day can make a remarkable difference in your student’s academic success, at any age. Está comprobado: Ser puntual y asistir a clases todos los días puede marcar una notable diferencia en el éxito académico de su estudiante, a cualquier edad.
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District 131 participates in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), an option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. All of our schools participate in the CEP program and are able to provide healthy breakfasts and lunches each day at no charge for all students during the school year.
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Announcements for 3/22/22
Hey, ScholastiCats – NO practice today after school! Start looking for information in the Google Classroom about our upcoming exhibition match – ScholastiCats vs Faculty! Encourage your teachers to participate – we’re looking to have our match on Monday, 4/25 at 4:30pm. We’ll also look to schedule a practice for after the break on 4/5 after school.
Teachers – if you are interested in competing against our ScholastiCats in the return of our Student vs Staff match, please email Ms. Andersen-Drake and let her know!
-Jennie Andersen-Drake
Tomcats!
Today the Army will be in the College and Career Ctr during all lunch periods.
Come and ask questions and learn more about the Army.
On Thurs March 24th is FAFSA day. Lauren from ISAC will be here during all lunch periods to help you.
Come during your lunch period and ask questions about the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID.
REMEMBER! IT IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
U.S. MARINES will be in the College and Career Ctr on Friday! March 25th.
The Marines will be here during all lunch periods to talk to you.
-Magdalena Williams
Tuesday, March 22nd: Tomorrow is the big day Grade 11 students! All Grade 11 students will be taking the Illinois Science assessment in the fieldhouse – tomorrow – Wednesday, March 23rd. If you have lunch 5th or 6th hour – go to the fieldhouse 1st hour on Wednesday for the test. If you have lunch 3rd or 4th hour – you will go to the fieldhouse 5th hour to take the test. Check your school email for the details!
Attention seniors who plan to attend Waubonsee Community College in the fall: Come see your counselor before spring break to sign up for an exclusive field trip where you can get a head start on placement testing, see the Sugar Grove campus, meet with Waubonsee staff, and more. Transportation and lunch are provided. Spaces are limited- first come, first served!
-Nicole Sales
Who’s got talent? I do! I do!
There is STILL TIME to be in this year’s Talent Show! The talent show is THIS THURSDAY at 7PM, but all acts must be pre-approved, so if you didn’t go yesterday, you must go to the auditorium TODAY – after school. Check out the TVs for more information or see Mr. Wheeler for details. Get your act together! All tickets are $5 and can be purchased before and after school this week, or at the show. The audience votes for the winners, so invite your friends! The Talent Show is Thursday at 7PM..
-Ross Wheeler
The spice must flow. Movie Club is traveling beyond space and time to watch DUNE this Tuesday at 3:45 in the Little Theater.
-Alan Scott
Attention all clubs and teams: If you are participating in Freshman Class Council’s Food Drive to benefit the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, please keep the donations coming! All non-perishable food items must be donated by Friday, March 25th in order for your club or team to win this friendly competition and do some good in your community! Coaches and sponsors, reach out to Sarah Gillespie with questions.
-Sarah Gillespie
Announcements for 12/16/21
Send your creative writing to Literary Magazine for publication in our magazine! Email your work to druizherrera@d131.org by January 31st @ 4pm. Visit Room 326 for more information
-Dulce Ruiz-Herrera
Do you need something unique for a Christmas present?” Culinary Club is selling cookie mix jars. They make a perfect gift for someone on your Christmas list. Any questions see Mrs. Thayer in room 112.”
-Mrs. Peggy Thayer
Not sure if you have incomplete courses or missing credits? Come see the Graduation Coaches in room 143 to figure out what you still need recover. Winter break is coming up and that is a great time to catch up.
-Rebecca Lewis
Senior Portrait Day order forms are being distributed through English classes. Mark your calendars for December 15 and 16. Seniors should expect to take one formal photo in their dress clothing and another in a cap and gown (provided). Portraits will go through English classes.
Underclass retakes will also take place on December 15 and 16. Students who would like to retake their ID / Yearbook picture should come to room 323 for a pass. If these students already ordered pictures, they should bring their original photo envelope back with them.
– Email dmcgoldrick@d131.org or stop by room 323 with questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
Announcements for 12/07/21
Not sure if you have incomplete courses or missing credits? Come see the Graduation Coaches in room 143 to figure out what you still need recover. Winter break is coming up and that is a great time to catch up.
-Rebecca Lewis
If you’ve been feeling a bit “bah, humbug” lately, come to Movie Club this Tuesday at 3:45 in the Little Theater to watch THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. Tis the season to conquer our inner Scrooge and turn our hearts towards peace and goodwill towards all!
-Alan Scott
*Batter up! Reminder Baseball Study Tables will be held from 3:30-4:15 on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the semester. Meet in the library at 3:30 Wednesday. See Coaches Taulbee, Cardenas or Lody with any questions. Go Tomcats!
-Jerry Taulbee
Senior Portrait Day order forms are being distributed through English classes. Mark your calendars for December 15 and 16. Seniors should expect to take one formal photo in their dress clothing and another in a cap and gown (provided). Portraits will go through English classes.
Underclass retakes will also take place on December 15 and 16. Students who would like to retake their ID / Yearbook picture should come to room 323 for a pass. If these students already ordered pictures, they should bring their original photo envelope back with them.
– Email dmcgoldrick@d131.org or stop by room 323 with questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
Announcements for 12/06/21
FCCLA will be meeting before school at 7:30am on Wednesday December 8th in room 106. Please remember to stop by and see Mrs. Doucette or Mrs. Harding if you need a pass
-Melissa Harding
The Bible Club is meeting Tuesday afternoon after school in Room 235.
-Chad Kelly
Not sure if you have incomplete courses or missing credits? Come see the Graduation Coaches in room 143 to figure out what you still need recover. Winter break is coming up and that is a great time to catch up.
-Rebecca Lewis
Senior Portrait Day order forms are being distributed through English classes. Mark your calendars for December 15 and 16. Seniors should expect to take one formal photo in their dress clothing and another in a cap and gown (provided). Portraits will go through English classes.
Underclass retakes will also take place on December 15 and 16. Students who would like to retake their ID / Yearbook picture should come to room 323 for a pass. If these students already ordered pictures, they should bring their original photo envelope back with them.
– Email dmcgoldrick@d131.org or stop by room 323 with questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
Announcements for 11/15/21
Seniors! Here are the CCC updates for this week, mark your calendar: today we have the U.S. Army visiting during periods 5 & 6. Tuesday we’ll be hosting Aurora University during all four lunch periods. And Thursday evening there will be a financial aid workshop here at the high school from 6-8 PM. Check your counselors Google Classroom for more details.
-Jessica Mangan
Do YOU have what it takes to be a Tomcat Ambassador? Are you a Junior or Senior? Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you have a C average? Do you enjoy meeting new people and being a take-charge kind of person? Pick up your application from Room 179 or Room 301A and get it turned in by Tuesday November 23!
-Julie DeNood
Did you know that more than 28 billion glass bottles and jars got into landfills every year? A modern glass bottle would take 4000 years or more to decompose and even longer in a landfill. November 15th in Nation Recyling day and Eco club is celebrating it on Tuesday after school!
-Karie Nash
Come out to Yearbook Club on Tuesdays after school. This month we focus on visiting the other clubs at our school as we work toward our first deadline. Stop by Room 323 for a story assignment.
Thank you to all students for their patience as we distribute school pictures. Please check with your PE or Band teachers. Senior Portraits are December 15th. This picture will be your official senior portrait as well as yearbook photo. Stop by 323 with any questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
The ScholastiCats competed in their first matches of the season against Bartlett & West Chicago last night – want to join in on the fun? You still have time! Come see Ms. Andersen-Drake in room 214c for more details and get excited – we have two more matches coming up next Tuesday against Glenbard South and Glenbard East!
~ Jennie Andersen-Drake
Attention: Ladycats
All freshmen and sophomore girls interested in playing girls basketball it’s still not too late to tryout and be a part of one of East Aurora High School amazing teams. To tryout you will need a physical on file with the athletic office and register at 8to18. If you’ve any questions, please come see Coach O’Reilly in room 315 or email Coach Clayborn at lclayborn@d131.org. If interested, please stop by main gym after school this week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
-Coach Lee Clayborn
Announcements for 11/9/21
Attention: Ladycats
All freshmen and sophomore girls interested in playing girls basketball it’s still not too late to tryout and be a part of one of East Aurora High School amazing teams. To tryout you will need a physical on file with the athletic office and register at 8to18. If you’ve any questions, please come see Coach O’Reilly in room 315 or email Coach Clayborn at lclayborn@d131.org. If interested, please stop by main gym after school this week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
-Coach Lee Clayborn
Hey Ladies, join us for Girls Soccer Open Gym this Tuesday and Wednesday November 9 and 10 right after school at the stadium, come and yield GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL with us” For more Information see coach Mendoza!
-Obed Mendoza
Attention NHS members. NHS will officially meet for the first time on Tuesday, November 9th in the cafeteria from 3:30-4:30! Please be on time! If you haven’t already, check the Google Classroom! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Galloway! See you then!
-Tanya Galloway
Announcements for 11/4/21
Attention: All girls who are interested or would like to try out for girls’ basketball. It’s not to late to get registered and make sure you get those sports physical if you’ve not gotten it. To tryout you must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file with athletic office asap. The first day of tryouts has begun but we’re still conducting tryout until November 6, 2021. If you’re interested, please stop in main gymnasium all levels will meet there to start tryouts. If you’ve any questions please be sure to see Coach O’Reilly, Coach Salazar, and Coach Clayborn.
-Lee Clayborn
Are you interested in a career in teaching or would like to know more about great incentives to support your dream job in education. Golden Apple Scholar representative Norma de la Rosa will be in the College and Career Center during all lunch periods today. Please stop by to find out more about this great opportunity!
-Nakita Stewart
Attention NHS members. NHS will officially meet for the first time on Tuesday, November 9th in the cafeteria from 3:30-4:30! Please be on time! If you haven’t already, check the Google Classroom! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Galloway! See you then!
-Tanya Galloway
School pictures are being distributed this week through PE, NJROTC, Driver’s Ed, ad Band. Come to rom 323 before or after school with questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
Batter up! Any boys interested in playing baseball this spring: Tomcat Baseball will be holding an offseason meeting on Thursday at 3:30 in Room 617 (that’s the 2nd floor of the new area). If you have any questions, please see Coaches Taulbee, Cardenas, or Lody. Go Tomcats!
-Jerry Taulbee
Attention! Attention! If you are interested in playing Boys Basketball this season, you must have a Sports Physical and Sign up on 8 to 18, Tryouts will be held on November 8, 2021, if you need more information see Coach Rick Robinson
-Rick Robinson
Announcements for 11/2/21
Yearbook Club will meet virtually with our cover artist tomorrow at the club meeting. Be on time: room 323 at 3:30. Yearbook staff and the PE department are working to get student picture day proofs and orders out to everyone. We hope to finish by the end of this week. Please stop by room 323 before or after school if you have questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
Sign up and go to the Movie Club Google Classroom to vote for this Tuesday’s movie! We have five exciting options. And please be aware the Movie Club will be in room 333 this Tuesday, not the Little Theater. To repeat: This Tuesday movie club will be Room 333.
-Alan Scott
Batter up! Any boys interested in playing baseball this spring: Tomcat Baseball will be holding an offseason meeting on Thursday at 3:30 in Room 617 (that’s the 2nd floor of the new area). If you have any questions, please see Coaches Taulbee, Cardenas, or Lody. Go Tomcats!
-Jerry Taulbee
Haven’t come to a practice but are curious to see what Scholastic Bowl is all about? Drop on in to practice – we are ALWAYS looking for more team members! See Ms. Andersen-Drake in room 214 c with any questions. Who knows…..we may even try and bring back the illustrious ScholastiCats vs Faculty match this year!
-Jennie Andersen-Drake
Attention! Attention! If you are interested in playing Boys Basketball this season, you must have a Sports Physical and Sign up on 8 to 18, Tryouts will be held on November 8, 2021, if you need more information see Coach Rick Robinson
-Rick Robinson
Attention: All girls who are interested or would like to tryout for girls basketball. It’s now time to get registered and make sure you get that sports physical if you’ve not gotten it. To tryout you must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file with athletic office by November 1. The first day of tryouts will be November 1, 2021 @ 3:35pm in main gymnasium all levels will meet there to start tryouts. If you’ve any questions please be sure to see Coach O’Reilly, Coach Salazar, Coach Melero, and Coach Clayborn
-Lee Clayborn
Seniors! If you have an Early Release or Late Arrival schedule, please make sure you pick up your new IDs with Ms. Rosa in room 089.
-Angelina Rosa
Announcements for 10/29/21
Seniors, mark your calendars! Senior portraits have been scheduled for December 15 and 16. Order forms will go out soon. Yearbook club meets every Tuesday in room 323 at 3:30 to discuss ongoing stories and work on the 2022 yearbook.
-Debra McGoldrick
Attention! Attention! If you are interested in playing Boys Basketball this season, you must have a Sports Physical and Sign up on 8 to 18, Tryouts will be held on November 8, 2021, if you need more information see Coach Rick Robinson
-Rick Robinson
Attention: All girls who are interested or would like to tryout for girls basketball. It’s now time to get registered and make sure you get that sports physical if you’ve not gotten it. To tryout you must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file with athletic office by November 1. The first day of tryouts will be November 1, 2021 @ 3:35pm in main gymnasium all levels will meet there to start tryouts. If you’ve any questions please be sure to see Coach O’Reilly, Coach Salazar, Coach Melero, and Coach Clayborn
-Lee Clayborn
Seniors! If you have an Early Release or Late Arrival schedule, please make sure you pick up your new IDs with Ms. Rosa in room 089.
-Angelina Rosa
Announcements for 10/26/21
Calling all ScholastiCats! Next practice is today TUESDAY, October 26th in room 218 (Mr. Taylor’s room) – it is still not too late to join! Also, please make sure to stop by Ms. Andersen-Drake’s office (room 214 c) to get your shirt for our first match (TWO weeks away!) Check out the team’s Google Classroom for additional information and reminders!
-Jennie Andersen-Drake
Attention! Attention! If you are interested in playing Boys Basketball this season, you must have a Sports Physical and Sign up on 8 to 18, Tryouts will be held on November 8, 2021, if you need more information see Coach Rick Robinson
-Rick Robinson
Movie Club is having a SPOOKY OOKY HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE!! Today we will be watching NEVER HIKE ALONE, followed by THE THING. The movies start at 3:45 PM in the Little Theater. Come, if you dare. Hahaha.
-Alan Scott
Dance Tryouts will be held October 26, and 27th, 3:30-5:00 in the Atrium. All those interested must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Evensen in room 340.
-Stephanie Evensen
Attention: All girls who are interested or would like to tryout for girls basketball. It’s now time to get registered and make sure you get that sports physical if you’ve not gotten it. To tryout you must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file with athletic office by November 1. The first day of tryouts will be November 1, 2021 @ 3:35pm in main gymnasium all levels will meet there to start tryouts. If you’ve any questions please be sure to see Coach O’Reilly, Coach Salazar, Coach Melero, and Coach Clayborn
-Lee Clayborn
Come to Hawks Auditorium on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 pm for the first band concert in over a year and a half. You have heard them at the football games now experience them in concert FOR FREE! Thank you for supporting band at East High.
-Brian Liska
Seniors! If you have an Early Release or Late Arrival schedule, please make sure you pick up your new IDs with Ms. Rosa in room 089.
-Angelina Rosa
Yearbook invites all artists and creative minds to submit sketches for the cover of the 2022 yearbook. Design an image that fits the tag “I am still here; are you?” Submit artwork to Mrs. McGoldrick in room 323 or email to dmcgoldrick@d131.org. All sketches are due by this Friday. The winner’s artwork will be credited on the cover and runner-up submissions published in the 2022 yearbook.
Yearbook Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 in room 323. Purchase the 2021 yearbook in the main office and preorder the 2022 yearbook at Jostens.com or in room 323 before or after school.
-Debra McGoldrick
Announcements for 10/21/21
Dance Tryouts will be held October 25, 26, and 27th, 3:30-5:00 in the Atrium. All those interested must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file. If you have any questions, please see Coach Evensen in room 340.
-Stephanie Evensen
Attention: All girls who are interested or would like to tryout for girls basketball. It’s now time to get registered and make sure you get that sports physical if you’ve not gotten it. To tryout you must register on 8to18 and have an updated physical on file with athletic office by November 1. The first day of tryouts will be November 1, 2021 @ 3:35pm in main gymnasium all levels will meet there to start tryouts. If you’ve any questions please be sure to see Coach O’Reilly, Coach Salazar, Coach Melero, and Coach Clayborn
-Lee Clayborn
Come to Hawks Auditorium on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 pm for the first band concert in over a year and a half. You have heard them at the football games now experience them in concert FOR FREE! Thank you for supporting band at East High.
-Brian Liska
Seniors! If you have an Early Release or Late Arrival schedule, please make sure you pick up your new IDs with Ms. Rosa in room 089.
-Angelina Rosa
Yearbook invites all artists and creative minds to submit sketches for the cover of the 2022 yearbook. Design an image that fits the tag “I am still here; are you?” Submit artwork to Mrs. McGoldrick in room 323 or email to dmcgoldrick@d131.org. All sketches are due by this Friday. The winner’s artwork will be credited on the cover and runner-up submissions published in the 2022 yearbook.
Yearbook Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 in room 323. Purchase the 2021 yearbook in the main office and preorder the 2022 yearbook at Jostens.com or in room 323 before or after school.
-Debra McGoldrick
East Aurora High School students may now register to take the AAPPL assessment to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by visiting the Seal of Biliteracy page on the school website or seeing Mr. Marten in room 172.
-Kevin Marten
Announcements for 10/20/21
Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to visit the fieldhouse TODAY, Wednesday, October 20th, during fifth and sixth period lunches on for our College and Career Fair. You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities, learn about careers that require vocational training, and connect with individuals who can help in deciding what post-secondary plan is right for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start planning your future!
-Karina Mendez
Seniors! If you have an Early Release or Late Arrival schedule, please make sure you pick up your new IDs with Ms. Rosa in room 089.
-Angelina Rosa
Movie Club is watching GHOSTWATCH. This “live television broadcast” of reporters investigating a haunted house convinced thousands of home viewers that ghosts are real. Will you be convinced too? Beware, it is creepy.
-Alan Scott
Yearbook invites all artists and creative minds to submit sketches for the cover of the 2022 yearbook. Design an image that fits the tag “I am still here; are you?” Submit artwork to Mrs. McGoldrick in room 323 or email to dmcgoldrick@d131.org. All sketches are due by this Friday. The winner’s artwork will be credited on the cover and runner-up submissions published in the 2022 yearbook.
Yearbook Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 in room 323. Purchase the 2021 yearbook in the main office and preorder the 2022 yearbook at Jostens.com or in room 323 before or after school.
-Debra McGoldrick
SKILLS USA meets every Thursday in the Auto shop Room 150 at 3:30 com see what we are all about.
-Joe Wintermute
East Aurora High School students may now register to take the AAPPL assessment to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by visiting the Seal of Biliteracy page on the school website or seeing Mr. Marten in room 172.
-Kevin Marten
Announcements for 10/18/21
Seniors! If you have an Early Release or Late Arrival schedule please make sure you pick up your new IDs with Ms. Rosa in room 089.
-Angelina Rosa
Movie Club is watching GHOSTWATCH. This “live television broadcast” of reporters investigating a haunted house convinced thousands of home viewers that ghosts are real. Will you be convinced too? Beware, it is creepy.
-Alan Scott
Yearbook invites all artists and creative minds to submit sketches for the cover of the 2022 yearbook. Design an image that fits the tag “I am still here; are you?” Submit artwork to Mrs. McGoldrick in room 323 or email to dmcgoldrick@d131.org. All sketches are due by this Friday. The winner’s artwork will be credited on the cover and runner-up submissions published in the 2022 yearbook.
Yearbook Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 in room 323. Purchase the 2021 yearbook in the main office and preorder the 2022 yearbook at Jostens.com or in room 323 before or after school.
-Debra McGoldrick
SKILLS USA meets every Thursday in the Auto shop Room 150 at 3:30 com see what we are all about.
-Joe Wintermute
East Aurora High School students may now register to take the AAPPL assessment to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by visiting the Seal of Biliteracy page on the school website or seeing Mr. Marten in room 172.
-Kevin Marten
Announcements for 10/7/21
Anyone who wants to nominate someone for Homecoming Court MUST get a nomination form from either Mr. Gerk in room 362, or the main office. Forms MUST be completed and returned NO LATER than Friday after school!
SKILLS USA meets every Thursday in the Auto shop Room 150 at 3:30 com see what we are all about.
Want to know more about the bible? Want to share your biblical ideas with us? The Bible Club is the right place to start! The Bible Club meets in room 235 after school on Tuesdays. Learn more with us and expand your biblical knowledge. Snacks included!
Have some free time after school? Interested in robotics, team building activities, college and career information, cool raffles, fun cooking labs and some homework help? Join the 21st Century Program held in room 273 after school, Monday through Thursday 3:20 to 6:00. Please stop by the main office or the college and career center and pick up an enrollment form. We accept students on a first come first served basis and space is limited. Contact Mrs. Williams in room 330 with questions.
East Aurora High School students may now register to take the AAPPL assessment to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by visiting the Seal of Biliteracy page on the school website or seeing Mr. Marten in room 172.
Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to visit the fieldhouse during fifth and sixth period lunches on Wednesday, October 20th for our College and Career Fair. You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities, learn about careers that require vocational training, and connect with individuals who can help in deciding what post-secondary plan is right for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start planning your future!
-Karina Mendez
Anyone interested in joining the wrestling team there will be an informational meeting today in the football stadium to discuss the upcoming season. Boys and girls are welcome to join, no experience necessary. This is the first year the IHSA will be hosting a Girls State Tournament. If you have any questions, see coach Mick in office 453.
Drama Club is open to anyone interested in theatre. We meet on Wednesdays in the Little Theater after school. Come see what all the drama is all about.
Please plan to visit the College and Career Center every Thursday during your lunch period for Financial Aid Thursdays!. Lauren Waitt from ISAC will assist you with any FAFSA application questions. We also have counselors and grad coaches staffed every lunch period to assist you with searching and completing scholarships. Come join us! We look forward to seeing you there!
The historic 2021 yearbooks are on sale. Find out what happened during last year’s tumultuous pandemic year. You don’t want to miss this piece of your high school history. Yearbooks can be purchased before school in room 323 from Mrs. McGoldrick or Tuesday and Thursdays in the main office from Ms. Ramirez.
Order your 2022 yearbook now! This year’s working theme “out of the shadows and into the light” will feature closer looks at clubs, athletes, and rising stars throughout our school. Order at Jostens.com for $30 or bring cash/check to room 323 between 8-8:20 am or after school.
Homecoming dance tickets are now on sale online, for $20. There are posters with QR codes to the link around the school and lunchrooms. Also, cash sales will be available TODAY after school by the main office, as well as Tuesday and Thursday, AND FRIDAY next week. Remember, no outside guests will be allowed this year, and no tickets will be sold at the event. BUT- what an event! 2 DJs, food trucks, games, a photobooth, and more. You DO NOT want to miss out. Dress formal, or dress casual! Your choice!
NEXT WEEK IS HOMECOMING 2021! MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME BY ENJOYING AND PARTICIPATING IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES!
Tuesday is “Decades” day so dress like your favorite decade! Then,
Tuesday night, We will have a free movie night in the auditorium on Tuesday at 7pm. Ever wonder what would happen if a person multiple personalities had a personality that was a serial killer? Find out Tuesday night in the auditorium, as we are showing the movie “SPLIT”.
Wednesday, is Jersey Day, and also all school testing. Seniors, you won’t be in the building that day, BUT, after testing, the girls volleyball team will take on staff members at 4pm. Cheer on your friends! A $2 donation is asked for a fundraiser for the girls’ volleyball team.
Thursday is Class Color Day. Freshmen wear green, Sophomores wear orange, Juniors wear pink, and Seniors (woohoo) wear Purple! Staff wear your OLDEST college gear. Thursday will also be the junior/senior pep assembly, and then pack the place for the varsity soccer team against Oswego East that night.
Friday is red & black Tomcat pride day, and anyone who participates will get beads as they enter. Friday is also the freshmen/sophomore pep assembly, and the last time to buy Homecoming Dance tickets. Then Friday night is the football game against West Chicago!
Saturday, from 4pm-8pm is the epic Homecoming dance! What a great homecoming week for our Tomcats! Thank you student council!
Daily Announcements for 10/5/21
East Aurora High School students may now register to take the AAPPL assessment to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. East High students can register for the AAPPL exam by clicking on this link. Registration is open for two weeks and the testing will begin at the end of October. Students have the option to test in-person or at home. To earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must qualify in English and another language. Students are welcome to register to take both the English and world language tests; to do so, they should complete the form once for each language. Please contact Kevin Marten in room 172 at kmarten@d131.org with any questions.
-Kevin Marten
Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to visit the fieldhouse during fifth and sixth period lunches on Wednesday, October 20th for our College and Career Fair. You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities, learn about careers that require vocational training, and connect with individuals who can help in deciding what post-secondary plan is right for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start planning your future!
-Karina Mendez
Anyone interested in joining the wrestling team there will be an informational meeting this Thursday 10/7 in the football stadium to discuss the upcoming season. Boys and girls are welcome to join, no experience necessary. This is the first year the IHSA will be hosting a Girls State Tournament. If you have any questions, see coach Mick in office 453.
-Ryan Mick
Drama Club will NOT be meeting this week because of testing… So sad. But we will definitely meet NEXT WEDNESDAY!
Drama Club is open to anyone interested in theatre. We meet on Wednesdays in the Little Theater after school. Come see what all the drama is all about.
-Ross Wheeler
Please plan to visit the College and Career Center every Thursday during your lunch period for Financial Aid Thursdays!. Lauren Waitt from ISAC will assist you with any FAFSA application questions. We also have counselors and grad coaches staffed every lunch period to assist you with searching and completing scholarships. Come join us! We look forward to seeing you there!
-Nakita Stewart
The ScholastiCats will NOT be meeting this afternoon (10/5), but we WILL be meeting in the morning on Thursday October 7th at 7:15 am in room 214. Please come see Ms. A-D for a pass in room 214 c right after school today or during office hours tomorrow. Still interested in joining? Stop by and see Ms. A-D in room 214 c or send her an email. Gooooo Scholastic Bowl!
-Jennie AndersenDrake
Join Educators Rising! We are a club for students interested in becoming teachers and any student who wants to make East High a better place. All grades are welcome to come every Wednesday after school in room 329.
-Francesca Manzella
Extra! Extra!
Come to room 339 after school on Thursdays for newspaper club. We’re gonna do cool stuff for Homecoming, so come on! All are welcome!
-Margaret Wehrle
Daily Announcements for 10/1/21
Would you like to make a positive difference in your community? Why not join Key Club? Key Club is an international, student-led organization with the goal to encourage leadership through service others. Key Club is returning to East High on Wednesday, Oct. 6. At 3:30 in room 336. Contact Mr. Bouwmeester or Ms. Mengler in the English Department for more information
-Jamey Bouwmeester
Movie Club is watching spooky movies all October and we’re starting with ARACHNOPHOBIA. If you are scared of spiders, then definitely don’t come to the Little Theater this Tuesday at 3:30.
-Alan Scott
Are you interested in creative writing? Producing a magazine? Come join Literary Magazine club Thursdays in room 326 @3:30PM.
-Ms. Ruiz-Herrera & Ms. LeSure
FCCLA will be meeting in the afternoon on Wednesday October 6th at 3:30pm in room 106. If you have any questions, please talk to Mrs. Harding or Mrs. Doucette.
-Melissa Harding
Chess is back! We meet every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 in Room 356. Stop-by for a game!
-Andrew Hermann
Good morning students. This is a reminder from the graduation coaches. If you have incomplete courses to make up in Edgenuity please complete them as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you have one, come see us in room 143 in the trades hallway. Thank you.
-Sergio Rivera
The East High Gay-Straight Alliance meets every Tuesday in Room 369 at 3:30 PM. Come on out!
-Heather Curry
Daily Announcements for 9/28/21
Chess is back! We meet every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 in Room 356. Stop-by for a game!
-Andrew Hermann
Yearbook club is canceled today September 28th, but feel free to stop by room 323 before or after school any other day this week with questions.
-Debra McGoldrick
Seniors, this is a reminder that Waubonsee Community College will visit Wednesday Sept. 29th during all lunch periods, and University of Illinois Chicago will visit Friday, Oct. 1st during periods 5 and 6. Please sign up through the CCC website. There will also be a Golden Apple scholarship workshop in the CCC on Thursday during lunch periods.
-Jessica Mangan
Good morning students. This is a reminder from the graduation coaches. If you have incomplete courses to make up in Edgenuity please complete them as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you have one, come see us in room 143 in the trades hallway. Thank you.
-Sergio Rivera
Movie Club is watching UNBREAKABLE today Tuesday at 3:45 in the Little Theater. If you like dark thrillers, this is the movie for you. Or if you like one-word movie titles which include a prefix and a suffix.
-Alan Scott
The East High Gay-Straight Alliance meets every Tuesday in Room 369 at 3:30 PM. Come on out!
-Heather Curry
Attention all Girls! Interested in joining at sport here at East but not sure which one? Join girls bowling no experience required! We will be having an informational meeting Wednesday 9/29 in room 258. Stop by room 258 if you have any questions. GO TOMCATS.
-James C. Sroka
Daily Announcements for 9/23/21
Good morning students. This is a reminder from the graduation coaches. If you have incomplete courses to make up in Edgenuity please complete them as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you have one, come see us in room 143 in the trades hallway. Thank you.
-Sergio Rivera
SKILLS USA Club meets today Thursday and every Thursday at 3:30pm to 4:30 pm in room 150 the Auto- shop
See you there!
-Joe Wintermute
Movie Club is watching UNBREAKABLE this Tuesday at 3:45 in the Little Theater. If you like dark thrillers, this is the movie for you. Or if you like one-word movie titles which include a prefix and a suffix.
-Alan Scott
Seniors, grab your school-issued computer and drop in to the Tomcat College and Career Center during your lunch hour today, Thursday, September 23rd! EAHS’ ISAC rep, Lauren Waitt, will be available to answer any questions about the FAFSA and to help you create your FSA ID!
Lauren will also be hosting an information session for students and their families tonight starting at 6:45PM. The presentation will be offered in both English and Spanish
-Matthew B Sheahan
The East High Gay-Straight Alliance meets every Tuesday in Room 369 at 3:30 PM. Come on out!
-Heather Curry
Attention all Girls! Interested in joining at sport here at East but not sure which one? Join girls bowling no experience required! We will be having an informational meeting next week Wednesday 9/29 in room 258. Stop by room 258 if you have any questions. GO TOMCATS.
-James C. Sroka
Class of 2022, Senior conferences are under way. Contact your counselor to schedule yours today! Also make sure you are regularly checking your counselors’ Class of 2022 Google Classroom for important senior information and updates.
– Matthew B Sheahan
FCCLA will be meeting on Wednesday morning in room 106 at 7:30am. Come out and see what we are all about and make some pancakes for breakfast
-Melissa Harding
Attention Anime enthusiasts, Cosplayers and the curious! The Anime Club is meeting Wednesdays after school from 3:30 to 4: 45 in Room 360. Staff are welcome. See Mr. R. Sroka or Ms. Sanders for more details.
-Mr. Robert Sroka
Daily Announcements for 9/22/21
Class of 2022, Senior conferences are under way. Contact your counselor to schedule yours today! Also make sure you are regularly checking your counselors’ Class of 2022 Google Classroom for important senior information and updates.
– Matthew B Sheahan
FCCLA will be meeting on Wednesday morning in room 106 at 7:30am. Come out and see what we are all about and make some pancakes for breakfast
-Melissa Harding
movie club is back and bigger and better than ever!!
when do we meet? every tuesday, with movies starting at 3:45 pm.
where? the little theatre. that’s right a new location, the little theatre.
what do we do?: develop truth, integrity, and munch cheap popcorn.
-Alan scott
Attention Anime enthusiasts, Cosplayers and the curious! The Anime Club is meeting Wednesdays after school from 3:30 to 4: 45 in Room 360. Staff are welcome. See Mr. R. Sroka or Ms. Sanders for more details.
-Mr. Robert Sroka
Want to help document the 2021-2022 school year?
Yearbook Club is looking for new members who are interested in contributing to the 2021-2022 yearbook. We need photographers, designers, and people who love meet and talk to strangers about their lives. Are you shy or hesitant talking to people? Wearing the “yearbook hat” gives you confidence and purpose to engage in real conversation about what matters. Whether we are doing a story on the football team’s season, a star tennis player’s college plans, mental health and suicide prevention, a school play, or the state of climate change, there is a place for you to use and develop your skills.
Stop by Room 323 for a staff info sheet / application to work on this year’s 140-page yearbook! Email Mrs. McGoldrick (yearbook club advisor) at dmcgoldrick@d131.org with any questions.
-D.McGoldrick
Eco club is meeting in room 208 every Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:15 PM. Come out and join us making the Earth and community a better place!
-Karie Nash
If any teachers or staff are interested in purchasing an Educators Rising Club t-shirt, please place your order by using this link: https://forms.gle/d3F3G98mAFvDtcPs9. We all “teach for the future”, so why not let the world know?! Shirts are $15. for S – XL and $17.25 for 2 or 3XL. For our more selective consumers, we are trying to get Bella Canvas brand, but it may be unavailable in some sizes and color. deadline to order will be 9/30. Any questions, email fmanzella@d131.org
-Francesca Manzella
The EA ScholastiCats are looking for some new team members to help us compete against other schools in our conference! Come join a team that answers questions about everything from history, math, science, and even pop culture!!! We meet Tuesdays at 3:30 in Room 218 – competition begins in November and we get to host the conference tournament this year! Please see Ms. Andersen-Drake in room 214 c or contact her with any questions; you can also follow us at @EAScholasiCats for additional information!
– Jennie Andersen-Drake
Daily Announcements for 9/18/21
Want to help document the 2021-2022 school year?
Yearbook Club is looking for new members who are interested in contributing to the 2021-2022 yearbook. We need photographers, designers, and people who love meet and talk to strangers about their lives. Are you shy or hesitant talking to people? Wearing the “yearbook hat” gives you confidence and purpose to engage in real conversation about what matters. Whether we are doing a story on the football team’s season, a star tennis player’s college plans, mental health and suicide prevention, a school play, or the state of climate change, there is a place for you to use and develop your skills.
Stop by Room 323 for a staff info sheet / application to work on this year’s 140-page yearbook! Email Mrs. McGoldrick (yearbook club advisor) at dmcgoldrick@d131.org with any questions.
-D.McGoldrick
Eco club is meeting in room 208 every Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:15 PM. Come out and join us making the Earth and community a better place!
-Karie Nash
If any teachers or staff are interested in purchasing an Educators Rising Club t-shirt, please place your order by using this link: https://forms.gle/d3F3G98mAFvDtcPs9. We all “teach for the future”, so why not let the world know?! Shirts are $15. for S – XL and $17.25 for 2 or 3XL. For our more selective consumers, we are trying to get Bella Canvas brand, but it may be unavailable in some sizes and color. deadline to order will be 9/30. Any questions, email fmanzella@d131.org
-Francesca Manzella
The EA ScholastiCats are looking for some new team members to help us compete against other schools in our conference! Come join a team that answers questions about everything from history, math, science, and even pop culture!!! We meet Tuesdays at 3:30 in Room 218 – competition begins in November and we get to host the conference tournament this year! Please see Ms. Andersen-Drake in room 214 c or contact her with any questions; you can also follow us at @EAScholasiCats for additional information!
– Jennie Andersen-Drake
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