American Education Week will be observed this year during the week of November 10 through 16. The theme of the week is "America has a good thing going ‑ its schools. Support them."

An Open House will be held on Tuesday, November 12, and also on Tuesday, November 20, so that teachers and parents may meet.

Traditionally, the President of the United States has proclaimed American Education Week every year. This year Mayor Herbert Behrel of Des Plaines has also been asked to proclaim this week.

On Tuesday, November 20, Maine West Student Council will sponsor its annual Teacher Appreciation Day. This day is set aside each year so that students may honor and take time to realize the vital functions that teachers have, as well as others who help run the school.

They will all receive apples and carnations from the Student Council on this day. In addition, the teachers' lounge will be decorated and refreshments will be provided. Posters placed around the school will encourage students to observe the Teacher Appreciation Day and to appreciate and honor their teachers.

During the week of November 10‑16, Maine West will fly its American Education Week flag in front of the school.

For each day a specific theme will be stressed as follows: Sunday, November 10 ‑ Stimulate Moral and Spiritual Values; Monday, November 11 (Veterans' Day) ‑ Strengthen the Nation; Tuesday, November 12 ‑ Aspire to Quality Teaching; Wednesday, November 13 ‑ Provide Equal Opportunity; Thursday, November 14 ‑ Foster Lifelong Learning; Friday, November 15 ‑ Promote Economic Prosperity; Saturday, November 16 ‑ Strive for Healthy Personality Development.

American Education Week was first proclaimed nationally by President Warren G. Harding on November 30, 1931. Every President since that time has also proclaimed it.

The founders of the week were the National Education Association and the American Legion in 1921.

The sponsoring committee at Maine West is composed of Mr. Willis Lindeman, Library Department chairman and committee chairman; Mr. George Blanas, Art Department chairman; Mr. William Ludolph, English Department chairman; and Mrs. Lucille Stiles, Home Economics Department chairman.