Student Athletes! Apply Today! Program to Honor 25 Scholar Athletes
Nominations are being sought for the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year 2010 Award Program. Twenty-five senior scholar athletes will be selected from across the country.
Winners in the 13th annual SAMMY awards receive a $7,500 college scholarship, an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in June and an opportunity to be pictured in a Milk Mustache ad in national publications.
The awards program is presented by America’s Milk Processors and USA Today, joined by the American Association of School Administrators, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, the American School Counselor Association and the National School Public Relations Association.
For the online application and more information, visit http://www.bodybymilk.com. The deadline for nominations is March 5. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by teachers, coaches, parents, and others.
On January 25th, Proviso Township High Schools began providing Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to support the academic achievement of PTHS students.
SES is a free tutoring and academic acceleration program offered to support students in improving their skills in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Through SES, students can receive extra help after school, on weekends, and during intercessions at no cost to the family.
“The goals of our SES program are to ensure that we provide students with resources to increase their academic achievement, provide options to parents to help them ensure that their children receive a quality education, and to provide support for the district as we work toward the goals outlined in our school improvement plan,” said Dr. Cheryl Pruitt, PTHS 209 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. “We encourage our parents and students to sign–up and take advantage of this opportunity. We are offering students extra help at every turn in order to better prepare them for work in the classroom and beyond.”
The SES features representatives from various educational assistance providers. PTHS will continue to offer free tutoring services at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools. Parents must complete an SES application to register their students. To see a description of the tutoring programs available and to sign-up, please click here.
Proviso West High School SADD CLUB to Organize Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies Benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Students at Proviso West High Schoolare participating in Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies program benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma research and for patient services. The program teaches students the value of helping others as they work for a good cause.
The Proviso West High School Pasta for Pennies program will run from late January to the end of February. The club collecting the most money in the school will receive a congratulatory pasta party from Olive Garden.
Since 1993, millions of dollars have been raised in pennies and other spare change by more than 10 million elementary, middle and high school students nationwide for LLS. In Illinois, over $394,000 was raised in 2009 alone, including $650 by Proviso West High School.
For information on the programs and services available from the Illinois Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, call (312) 651-7350 or visit www.lls.org/il.
PTHS 209 Board Approves More Test Prep for All Three Schools
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will offer ACT and overall testing preparation after school and during school to help support PTHS students and their futures.
PTHS 209’s Board of Education recently approved a partnership with Cambridge Educational Services who will offer free ACT Prep Classes at all PTHS schools. Staff from Cambridge will work with students to help them prepare for the ACT test and raise their test scores.
“As Principals, we have discussed how important it is to enhance our students’ overall learning,” said Proviso West Principal Alexis Wallace. “We want to prepare them for college, prepare them for testing, and prepare them for their everyday course work. We know that our students’ grades and ACT test scores will have a major impact when they are applying for college entrance and scholarships. So we are giving them the support and the tools they need to succeed.”
Cambridge Educational Services will offer ACT and testing tutoring at Proviso East, Proviso West, and PMSA during and after school. The classes will come equipped with instructors, testing materials, and learning materials to help students improve their ACT scores, increase their opportunities for college admissions and scholarships, and to boost their overall academic achievement.
Congratulations to PTHS 209’s Honor Roll Students!
Congratulations to Proviso Township High Schools’ First Semester Honor Roll students! The PTHS 209 Board of Education, teachers, and administrators are proud of your accomplishment! You are among the top students in the district, and you are a vital part of Proviso Rising! Keep up the great work!
Proviso Teachers Get More Professional Training and More High Tech Class Equipment to Promote Student Learning
Proviso Township High Schools’ teachers are enhancing their skills and bringing more high technology equipment into their classrooms to promote student learning and student engagement.
This week 16 PTHS biology teachers spent two days learning how to use labquest, CO2 gas sensors, temperature sensors, and oxygen sensors in order to incorporate the new equipment and knowledge into their curriculum. The training is a part of PTHS’s overall focus on improving curriculum and instruction, and increasing the levels of engagement for PTHS students.
PTHS 209 Superintendent and Students Honored by Operation Uplift
Proviso Township High Schools Superintendent, current PTHS students, and PTHS alum were celebrated for their excellence, leadership, and service at Operation Uplift’s 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon held on January 16th.
“This event gave us an opportunity to once again observe the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was the inspiration that promoted the beginnings of our self-help organization in 1968,” said Operation Uplift President Northica Stone. “Since Dr. King’s life was spent being an anchor of hope, peace, and empowerment, I congratulate each of our honorees who are great examples of that in our community. Their contributions and achievements will become their legacy.”
Proviso West Students Recognized as Illinois State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) recognized 19,345 high school students from 752 different schools from across the state as 2010 “Illinois State Scholars.” Five of those students attend Proviso West High School.
Proviso West students Ximena A. Bustios, Jesus Godinez, Jyoti Kanda, Akeila M. Sharp, and Candace C. Williams rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors in the state of Illinois. Their selection as Illinois State Scholars is based on their SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and their class rank.
Congratulations! PTHS 209 Welcomes New Members to the National Honor Society
Congratulations to the newly inducted members of Proviso Township High Schools National Honor Society (NHS). The selected members have shown strong dedication to their communities and their schools by displaying the four pillars of the NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Proviso West:
Shannon Barry
Jasmine McCoy
Clarisse Biascan
Destiny McKinney
Bettina Brown
Chietha Moore
Claudia Carranza
Saer Ndiaye
Gabriela Franco
Carolina Perez
Roberto Gamez
Christian Rodriguez
Ruth Gonzalez
Zuleyma Rodriguez
Mohammed Junaid
Amtul Sara
Marcela Lara
Ana Villegas
Ignacio Marchan
Raquira Welch
Proviso East:
Sherrita Bailey
Katrina Jones
Richard Cardenas
Angelica Lott
Julie Cardosa
Alfonso Padilla
Demarius Davis
Adrianna Rueda
Righteaus Durr
Alexandra Rueda
Kierra Faulkner
Hector Santiago
Maritza Gonzalez
Ashli Satterfield
Corliss Gossett
Jenita Smith
Precious Gossett
Amanda Snoozy
Precious Greer
Monica Tellez
Miracle Ham
Stacey Welch
Andrea Harris
Ashante White
Lashannon Hinkle
Brittany Williams
Knekola Hogue
Andrea Wolford
Ky’Stunnia Jackson
Congratulations students! You are a vital part of Proviso Rising!
Attention Parents: Students Can Now Apply for Financial Aid
Parents and students can now apply for financial aid to support higher education. Proviso Township High Schools District 209 has created a scholarship resource section on www.pths209.org to help students and parents better locate college funding sources and information.
“Too often parents and students are not aware of scholarship opportunities that could lessen the financial burden on families,” said PTHS 209 Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart. “So we’re happy to make this resource an addition to our website. We will also continue to look for other resources to add to our website that may benefit our students and parents.”
Parents and students can begin their financial aid search by visiting the FAFSA website at www.fafsa.ed.gov or visit PTHS 209’s scholarship resource link here.
The deadline to apply for financial aid is March 2, 2010.
PTHS 209 Seeking Applicants for Foundation’s Board of Directors
Proviso Township High Schools is currently seeking board members for PTHS 209’s Foundation for Educational Excellence.
The Foundation was formed to raise, attract, and direct public financial contributions to programs and in support of PTHS students.
The Foundation’s goals are to help provide effective opportunities for all students to learn, grow, and develop in their specific areas of interest; to attract, support and recognize teachers for innovative efforts and exemplary teaching, to increase public awareness and strengthen confidence in each school, and to engage the community in assuring a quality education for the leaders of tomorrow.
PTHS 209 Partners with West 40 to Help Boost Student Achievement
Proviso Township High Schools will partner with West 40 in a program designed to help school districts in west Cook County to improve students’ mathematical skills.
LSRI and West 40 will work with 11 school districts in west Cook County on a cross-district, mathematics-improvement initiative that is built around preparation for algebra in the middle grades and the teaching of algebra in eighth and ninth grades.
The program was welcomed into PTHS as a part of a comprehensive mathematics-improvement initiative developed to help improve student success rates in algebra through more effective middle-school mathematics instruction and more effective teaching of algebra.
Joe Spagnolo is a living legend at Proviso Township High Schools, who will soon be recognized as a legend in the state of Illinois. He’s been elected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a Friend of Basketball.
Spagnolo is a Proviso West Alum who has served Proviso Township High Schools and its students for over 30 years, imparting a legacy of leadership, service, and commitment. Active and committed for more than a quarter of a century, Spagnolo has been a staple in PTHS serving as coach, official, athletic administrator and information technology specialist. He is executive director of one of the nation’s top tournaments, the Proviso’s West Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament. In 2000 Spagnolo was named to Proviso West Holiday Tournament's All-Time All Tournament Team as one of the 40 most influential individuals of the event, which included Illinois basketball legends such as Isiah Thomas, Kevin Garnett, Doc Rivers and Mark Aguirre. His induction into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame is only the latest of his honors.
All after-school activities and athletics at Proviso East
and Proviso West will be cancelled for this evening, with the exception of the following:
1. Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball which will practice immediately after school.
2. The away Wrestling matches for East at Willowbrook, and West at Downer’s Grove North.
Further activities updates will be provided as needed.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
There will be a late start tomorrow, for staff and students. We will be following the 1st Day of the Week schedule. The buses will pick students up on the 1st Day of the Week schedule.
Students will report by 9:15 a.m.
Teachers will report by 8:45 a.m.
Staff will report by 8:30 a.m.
Proviso West Students Highly Engaged with New Classroom Technology
Proviso West science students are highly engaged and spending more time on task using new integrated technology.
Proviso West’s science department is utilizing LabQuest which is considered one of the most powerful and intuitive interfaces for science education. PW science teachers are using this new equipment to help students grasp their science lessons.
Get Your Tickets Today for the Proviso West Holiday Tournament
The largest and most popular basketball tournament in the state of Illinois is back! You don’t want to miss the premiere boys’ basketball event in Chicagoland, the Proviso West Holiday Tournament.
Each year Chicago’s top boys’ basketball teams are matched for four exciting days of high school basketball. The Proviso West 49th Annual Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, December 26 (preliminary round); Monday, December 28 (quarterfinals); Tuesday, December 29 (semi-finals); Wednesday, December 30 (third place and championship games).
This year’s teams include: Proviso West, Proviso East, Evanston, Fenwick, Foreman, Glenbrook North, Hillcrest, Hinsdale Central, Homewood-Flossmoor, Morton, New Trier, Saint Joseph, Saint Patrick, Thornton Fractional North, Von Steuben, and Whitney, Young High Schools.
Single session tickets can only be purchased during the session that is being played on the day of the game. There are no single games or single session advanced ticket sales. Individual tickets are priced at $12 (downstairs seating) and $10 (upstairs access) per session during the first round and for all championship rounds. All non-championship session tickets are $8 for four games in those sessions. Tickets are also available online.
Get your tickets as soon as possible! To learn more about Proviso West’s legendary Holiday Tournament visit: www.athletics2000.com/pwht
PTHS 209 Takes Bold Steps Toward School Improvement
Proviso Township High Schools is implementing new strategies and improving alliances in an aggressive campaign to support students and raise overall academic achievement.
Prep Academy, SRA Reading, benchmark assessments, Target Teach, free tutoring services, increased teacher training and additional learning materials have been put into place in order to create a strong foundation for school improvement. Also beginning second semester, the District is also planning to implement test prep and an after school program.
“The PTHS 209 Board of Education has clearly identified goals for improving our schools in every area,” said PTHS 209 Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart. “Our recent test results were also indicators of where we need to improve. We know our challenges. We know that there is no magic button that will help us gain instant results. But, we also know that we have great teachers, we have eager students, and we have some great things in place to help us increase student achievement.”
PTHS to Begin 8th Grade EXPLORE Testing for Junior High Students
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 counselors will begin visiting feeder school districts next week to administer the EXPLORE exam to eighth grade students. Data from the EXPLORE test is a major step in the high school enrollment process.
“EXPLORE will help us identify our incoming students’ areas of academic strengths and needs,” said PTHS 209 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction, Dr. Cheryl Pruitt. “This is a curriculum-based test. The scores show how much knowledge and skills our incoming students have in English, math, and science. This helps us to see where our students may need more assistance. It also shows us where they may excel. EXPLORE gives us crucial data for building a curriculum plan that properly supports their educational needs.”
Proviso counselors will visit local feeder schools from Monday, November 30 through Friday, December 11th, 2009 toadminister EXPLORE to eighth grade students during planned sessions. PTHS counselors are working with local feeder district counselors to test students during regular school hours. Counselors will also talk with students about their transitions into high school.
On November 23rd 2009 at 3:30 p.m. the Proviso West Swim Team will host tryouts for those interested in joining the team.
Last year, the Proviso West boys swim team grew from 12 swimmers to 28, and the team’s membership is continuing to expand. The swim team is a fun group of determined and enthusiastic students who work together to improve their swimming skills and techniques at every level.
Proviso West swim coach, Katie Maksimuk, says even those who don’t know how to swim are welcome to join the team to learn.
PTHS 209 Scholar of Excellence: PW Student Rising to the Top
Crytsal Hutson of Berkley, a senior at Proviso West High School, stands as a scholar, an athlete, and a dreamer with big goals.
Hutson ranks in the top 12 of her senior class with a 4.0 grade point average. She takes AP English and Literature, AP statistics, and AP chemistry. Hutson is also a member of Proviso West’s infamous 20+ Club, for students who have scored a 20 or above on their ACT exams. She is captain of the Proviso West Panthers’ volleyball team, a member of the basketball team, the marching band, the track team, PAWS, Key Club, and of course, the National Honor Society.
Proviso Township High Schools students will get a modern civics lesson first hand by participating in Cook County’s Student Election Judge Program.
“Our students will work closely with and receive training from the Cook County Clerk’s Office,” said PTHS 209 Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart. “I encourage all of our students to participate and learn as much as they can about the elections process and the important roles they play as responsible and informed citizens.”
On October 29th 2009, Proviso Township High Schools hosted a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Fair for the parents of PTHS.
The fair, which was scheduled during report card pick-up, gave parents an opportunity to register their students for free tutoring services. Parents were able to choose from over 10 SES providers from across the state of Illinois.
Proviso West to Host Media Night for Holiday Tournament
On December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Proviso West High School will host its 49th Annual Media Night for their historic holiday basketball tournament in the Proviso West Sports Arena.
“We gladly invite all of our local media reps to this year’s media night,” said PW Sports Director Mark Schneider. “We will announce pairings, review tournament information, and have our coaches’ interview sessions.”
Each year Chicago's top boys' basketball teams are matched for four exciting days of high school basketball. The Proviso West 49th Annual Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, December 26 (preliminary round); Monday, December 28 (quarterfinals); Tuesday, December 29 (semi-finals); Wednesday, December 30 (third place and championship games).
This year’s teams include: Proviso West, Proviso East, Evanston, Fenwick, Foreman, Glenbrook North, Hillcrest, Hinsdale Central, Homewood-Flossmoor, Morton, New Trier, Saint Joseph, Saint Patrick, Thornton Fractional North, Von Steuben, and Whitney Young High Schools.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is working with Supplemental Educational Service (SES) providers across the state of Illinois to offer free tutoring and educational support services to Proviso East and Proviso West students.
PTHS 209 has partnered with outside Supplemental Services Education providers to offer students tutoring in reading, language arts and mathematics. Students may receive extra help before or after school, on weekends, during intercessions or during the summer, at no cost to the family. Parents are able to choose the service that best suits their students’ needs. Parents have 10 different service providers from which to choose and may select the program that bests suit their students’ needs.
Proviso West Panthers Advance in Playoffs: Next Game Fri, Nov 6th
Proviso West High School’s football team will host its first Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football playoff game in school history, on Friday, November 6th.
The Panthers will play against Glenbrook South High School at 7 p.m. this Friday, November 6. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale at 6:00 that evening. The Panthers advanced to this Friday’s game by defeating Taft High School 46-0 on Friday, October 30.
Please join Proviso West as they make Panther History! Go Panthers!
VA Hospital Donates 15K in Science Equipment to Proviso West Students
Hines Veterans Hospital recently donated over $15,000 in scientific and office equipment to Proviso West High School’s Science Department.
“All of this science equipment will be a great addition to our classrooms,” said Proviso West Science Department Chairman Darryl McDonald. “Some of these items cost thousands of dollars. In a time where it is difficult to purchase new equipment, we are certainly grateful for their support.”
Proviso West Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) Promotes Red Ribbon Week
Proviso West High School celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct 17th-Oct 23rd with the help of S.A.D.D.
Proviso West Students against Destructive Decisions were busy during Red Ribbon Week working to spread a message of drug prevention and community awareness. This year's theme was “Drug Free is the Key” and SADD students decorated the front of the school with Red Ribbons—the symbol of zero tolerance of illegal drugs and a commitment to a drug free lifestyle. They put up posters around the school and distributed red ribbons for students to wear all week. SADD students also distributed curriculum activities to teachers to reinforce the importance of Red Ribbon Week.
Great job S.A.D.D. You are an important part of “Proviso Rising!”
PTHS 209's Madrigal Singers cordially invite the Proviso Township Community to attend its 35th Annual Madrigal Dinner & Fundraiser, featuring the Madrigal Singers of PTHS 209.
The Madrigal Singers are a highly select group of high school performers. They entertain and amaze while performing a repertoire of chamber choral music spanning the past eight centuries. The Madrigal Singers appear in elegant period costume and bring the music, drama, food, and spirit of an Old English Renaissance Christmas.
The Dinner will be held Sat., Dec. 19 and Sun. Dec. 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Proviso West High School. Tickets are $23.00 for students, alumni, and senior citizens. Tickets are $25.00 for adults over 18 years of age. All attendees must purchase tickets and register no later than Monday, December 7, 2009.
All proceeds from the event will help fund various choral music programs and PTHS 209 student activities.
Please contact Mrs. Salina Watson, [Sponsor of Choral Activities] at (708)-202-6342 for more information. We look forward to seeing you!
Proviso West NJROTC on Community Service Mission—Adopts a Highway
Proviso West NJROTC is continuing in excellence through community service by participating in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program.
AAH brings citizen volunteers into partnerships with IDOT to help pick up trash and keep community roadsides clean. The program also educates and encourages students to be more conscious of their environment. For Proviso West’s NJROTC, the Adopt-A-Highway program also gives them an opportunity to play a larger role in helping their community.
“This means a lot to us because it gives us an opportunity to step out and do some things we haven’t done before,” said PW Senior and NJROTC Chief Kevyn Evans. “This gives us an opportunity to do more community service and humanitarian work. Anything and everything we can do for the community is a big plus for us.”
Proviso West Teachers use the World Wide Web to Keep Students on Track
Proviso West science teachers came together to help keep students on track by creating a website that allows students to download lessons, catch up on assignments, take quizzes, and review their homework on the world-wide web.
“This was created so that our students can have access to class lectures, homework assignments, notes, and even some of the books online,” said science instructor John Wardisiani. Wardisiani helped develop the site with science department chair Darryl McDonald, and instructors Dr. Alvaro Serna and Rodney Noble.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will join schools across the United States in celebration of Red Ribbon week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
This year, PTHS will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 17th - 25th. During Red Ribbon Week, teachers and staff emphasize drug prevention and awareness. Each school hosts activities to encourage students to have a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives. The ultimate goal is to create a drug free America.
Red Ribbon Week is also an opportunity for parents to talk with students and reinforce the importance of education and the consequences of drug use.
“Proviso Rising” District Foundation Launches 2009-2010 Fundraisers
The Proviso Township High Schools District Foundation has launched its 2009-2010 fundraiser offering fitness passes and all-access VIP passes to PTHS’s talent-packed sporting events.
“We are kicking off some very exciting fundraising efforts this year,” said Assistant Supt. of Finance and Operations, Dr. Nikita Johnson. “It is so important now, more than ever, that we work together to help support the success of our district and our students. All funds raised through the foundation will go right back into the schools to support student activities and programs that matter not only to our students, but also to our communities.”
PTHS 209 Prepares for Legendary Holiday Tournament
The largest and most popular basketball tournament in the state of Illinois is back! You don’t want to miss the premiere boys’ basketball event in Chicago land, the Proviso West Holiday Tournament.
Each year Chicago's top boys' basketball teams are matched for four exciting days of high school basketball. The Proviso West 49th Annual Holiday Tournament is scheduled for December 26th, 28th, 29th, and 30th at Proviso West High School in the Sports Arena.
Proviso Students Invited to Teachers of Tomorrow Conference
On Saturday, October 24th, 2009, Proviso’s Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction and Golden Apple Teachers across Illinois will host a “Teachers of Tomorrow” Conference to inspire students to pursue teaching careers, and to encourage teachers who are new to the field.
“This workshop is the perfect opportunity to find out what being a teacher is all about and how to become one,” said Proviso East Golden Apple Teacher Glen Lid. “The Golden Apple Teachers of Illinois have been recognized as those who light knowledge on fire. Their techniques are imaginative and energetic. We need more well trained and passionate teachers, now more than ever before. Teachers touch the future.”
Proviso West High School’s 2009-2010 yearbooks are on sale now in the PW Business Office.
Please stop buy and order your yearbook today. The cost is $50.00.
Yearbooks will be delivered in May of 2010.
Proviso West 51st Homecoming Celebration!
Statewide Exclusion Date for Student Medical Obligations Oct 15th
All PTHS 209 students must have their outstanding medical obligations (i.e., immunizations, physicals, etc.) met and approved by the school nurse no later than October 15, 2009 or face suspension.
In accordance with Illinois School Code and State law, and in an effort to ensure the health and safety of all PTHS 209 students, all students must comply with the October 15th statewide exclusion date. State policy mandates that all student immunizations and physicals be fully completed before Oct. 15th, or the student will be suspended until their medical obligations are met.
In order to ensure compliance with state policy and to avoid disruption in the school year, please ensure that your students’ medical obligations have been met.
Feel free to contact your schools’ health center with any questions or concerns.
Proviso West NJROTC Prepares for the Competition
Over the summer, Proviso West NJROTC conducted their annual marksmanship camp to prepare for competition with schools across the nation.
A talented and dedicated group of cadets performed much needed maintenance, reviewed basic procedures and conducted NJROTC training. The team competes at the local level in shoulder-to-shoulder events, and at the national level in postal events. Proviso West’s NJROTC is one of the best in the region and is recognized as one of the premier units of 52 units in the Midwest. PW NJROTC has been twice awarded “Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors.”
Shown in the photo are:
(left to right back row)
Carlos Pantoja, Alex Rodriguez, CDR Egler, Brenna Brady, Karina Mancha
(left to right front row) Rudy Villa, Fernanda Garcia, Adrian Rugerio, Ernesto Rodriguez
PTHS 209 Back-to-School Night a Success!
Bring Your Parent to School Day Oct 8th
PTHS 209’s “Back-to-School Night” was a rousing success with a record number of parents showing up to support their students’ education. Administrators are hoping for another overflow of parent participation on October 8th as they host “Bring Your Parents to School Day.”
During “Bring Your Parents to School Day,” PTHS parents will follow their students’ schedules and talk with teachers and administrators about expectations, their students’ learning needs, and how they can help support their students’ success.
PTHS 209 Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart will circulate through each school to talk with parents, students, and teachers.
The Winning Team: PW Players Hope to Make Panther Football History
With less than two days until homecoming and two games away from a spot in the playoffs, the Proviso West Panthers Football Team has their eyes on the prize.
PW began the football season making history with a first time winning streak of 4-0. This caused officials to take a second look at this team of history makers. The win against the Dukes was their first since a 6-0 victory in 1991. Proviso West has only started the season with three consecutive victories two other times, in 1995 and 1965. The last time the Panthers were unbeaten through the first four weeks of the season was in 1961. And though the Panthers lost last week’s football game they certainly haven’t lost focus.
Proviso West High School Coach in the Chicago Sun-Times Spotlight
Click on the picture to see the full-page article
Proviso West to Host Male Discussion Panel “Life after High School”
On next Monday, October 5, 2009, The Men of Opportunity, a male mentoring group of Proviso West High School, will host a male discussion panel for the students and parents of the Proviso community.
A variety of panelists will discuss their experiences after high school, and how education has impacted their lives. The group will also take questions from the audience.
“This is a great tool to motivate our young men to pursue higher education,” said Men of Opportunity Coordinator Curtis Diggs. “The event is open to all. Even women are encouraged to attend. So, please bring your sons, your nephews, your cousins, and your friends.”
The event will be held in the Little Theatre of Proviso West High School 4701 W. Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60104 @ 6:30 p.m.
PTHS 209 to Host Supplemental Educational Services Fair for Parents
On Thursday, October 29th, 2009, Proviso East and Proviso West will host a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Fair to give parents with information on additional educational assistance available to their students’ at no cost.
Supplemental Educational Services refers to extra tutoring help provided to students in reading, language arts and mathematics. Students can receive extra help before or after school, on weekends, during intercessions or during the summer, at no cost to the family. Parents will be able to tour the fair and choose the service that best suits their students’ needs. Free community support services to help support students’ social and emotional needs will also be highlighted at the fair.
Proviso West’s Kyle Prater is a 205-pound wide-receiver and academic scholar who received college offers from every Big Ten school in the country including Penn State, Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Arizona, and Stanford University. But on Sept 2nd Prater announced that he has chosen the life of a Trojan, and will attend the University of Southern California (USC).
"My dream one day is to play in the NFL," said Prater, who began to pull on a USC pullover jacket during his announcement. "That's why I picked USC.”
Prater manages a 3.2 G.P.A. and has been rated the number four high school player in The United States of America and one of the country’s top receivers.
Proviso West High School PSAT Testing for Juniors and Sophomores October 17th
Attention Proviso West Students!
If you are a junior or sophomore with a GPA of 3.0 or better, you are encouraged to sign up to take the PSAT exam on October 17th, 2009.
The PSAT/NMSQ serves two purposes. First, it is the practice test for the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), the most widely required admission test by U.S. colleges and universities. Second, the NMSQ qualifies high scoring juniors to compete for scholarships offered by the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program. Junior year PSAT scores are also used as an advising tool in the initial stages of the college counseling process to identify appropriate schools.
The PSAT is also an excellent preparation for the other important college admission tests such as ACT, PSAE and the SAT.
The PSAT will be given at Proviso West High School at no cost to the first 100 students on Saturday October 17, 2009; beginning at 8:00 a.m. Testing will be completed before noon.
So, begin to prepare for your future today. Sign up in your Career/College Center (D103) from now through September 23. Practice guides will be available.
If you have any questions or concerns, please see your school counselor.
From The Desk of Principal Alexis Wallace
September, 2009
Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s):
The 2009-2010 school year is off to a good start. Early registrants were able to pick up books, ID’s and schedules before the regular registration dates. Nearly 1,000 students took advantage of the opportunity, which greatly improved our regular registration process. Thank you to all for thinking that education is important enough to register early. Thank you for knowing that participating in early registration helps us to save much needed money so that we may reallocate the money to areas of more immediate need.
Everyone at Proviso West is committed to working together with parents and guardians to improve student attendance and to prepare students for careers, college, or the world of work. Regular school attendance and prompt arrival to class are significant factors in a student’s achievement and success in school. Call the Attendance Center at 708.202.6303 (English) and 708.202.6302 (Spanish).
In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 21, 2009, the Art Department of Proviso West HS of Hillside, IL plan to take part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace on the Varsity football field.
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two Art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, of Coconut Creek, Florida, as a way for students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. In the first year, groups in over 1,325 locations throughout the world were spinning pinwheels on September 21st - there were approximately 500,000 pinwheels spinning throughout the world. Last year (year 3), 2007, over 1.2 million pinwheels were spinning in over 2,500 locations, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Locally, Sean Shipley, Art Instructor at Proviso West HS will be coordinating the Pinwheels for Peace project this year.
On Thursday Sept 17, 2009, Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will host “Back to School Night” to give parents, students, and teachers an opportunity to connect, discuss students’ progress, goals, and expectations.
During “Back to School Night”, parents are encouraged to come to school with their children for the evening.
“This is a great way for parents to become more actively involved in their children's education. At Back to School Night, parents will have the opportunity to dialogue with teachers and administrators, and take a closer look and develop a clear understanding of what expectations have been set forth for this new school year,” said PTHS 209 Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart. “It is vitally important that parents take an active role in their students’ success. This event will encourage teachers and parents to develop positive relationships. It will also be encouraging for students to see how invested their parents are in their education.”
According to a summary written by Johns Hopkins University, when parents participate in events like “Back to School Night”, students’ behavior and production improves. PTHS 209’s “Back to School Night” is designed to provide parents with the insight and tools they need to help their children become better students.
Doors open for “Back to School Night” at Proviso East, Proviso West, and at PMSA, on Thursday, Sept 17th, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Proviso West and PMSA Students Team Up for High Energy Physics
Proviso West and PMSA students sharpened their physics and exploratory skills over the summer through participation in the QuarkNet summer workshop hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago.
QuarkNet seeks to involve high-school teachers and their students in cutting-edge research on the structure of matter and the fundamental forces of nature. During the summer, scientists work with teachers and students on physics projects that enhance their ability in science and discovery. This year, participants assembled cosmic ray detectors.
High School Football Phenom Kyle Prater to Announce College Choice Sept 2nd
Proviso West wide receiver Kyle Prater will announce his college decision at a press conference scheduled at the school on Wednesday, September 2.
Prater, a 205-pound wide receiver and academic scholar, has received offers from every Big Ten school in the country including Penn State, Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Cincinnati and Arizona. But Prater made Panther History when he received his 17th offer from Stanford University. Never before has Stanford University offered a scholarship to a Proviso West student for athletics, although many students have received academic scholarships.
Prater manages a 3.2 G.P.A. and has been rated the number four high school player in The United States of America. He’s also been rated the country’s top receiver. Prater established school records last year with 60 catches for 984 yards and nine touchdowns. His 263 yard effort against 8A state finals runner-up Hinsdale Central, in October last year, ranks as the seventeenth best single game performance in Illinois high school history.
ESL Courses Now Offered at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will now offer English as a Second Language courses (ESL) at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools in order to support student learning and ensure that students are able to excel in their home schools.
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, close to 1 in 5 United States citizens spoke a language other than English at home. While this does not imply that those people do not also speak English, the census found that roughly 10% spoke English either less than fluently or not at all. The primary language of these individuals was Spanish. Similarly, PTHS 209 has seen an increase in the number of students needing English language support.
Youth on the Move Midwest Inc. to Offer Free Back to School Supplies
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PTHS 209 Bus Service Begins August 20th!
The start of the new school year is almost here! And PTHS 209 will continue to offer transportation to students at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools.
The bus program begins at Proviso East and Proviso West on August 20th, (the first day of Freshmen Orientation). For ALL students transportation will begin August 24th (the first day of school).
PTHS 209 parents will receive their students’ designated bus stops during textbook pick up (Monday, Aug 10-Friday, August 15th).
All students are asked to arrive at their designated bus stop locations at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled pick-up time in the morning. At the end of the school day (after dismissal) the bus will leave at 3:25 p.m. There are also after school activity buses which leave at various times.
If you have any questions about PTHS 209 transportation program, bus stops, or locations please contact Proviso East’s Transportation Hotline at 708.202.1825 or Proviso West’s Transportation Hotline at 708.202.6299.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL DATES:
Aug 10th -Aug 14th --- TEXTBOOK PICK UP
Aug 10th -Aug 14th—PICK-UP TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Aug 20th —TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM BEGINS (FOR FRESHMEN)
Aug 20th-Aug 21st—FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Aug 24th—BACK TO SCHOOL ALL STUDENTS DISTRICTWIDE
BACK TO SCHOOL NOTICE: MUST READ
Don’t Forget! Get STUDENTS Ready PTHS 209 has a First Day Exclusion Policy!
The start of the new school year is fast approaching. All PTHS 209 students must have at least a 9th grade Illinois physical and up-to-date immunizations on file in order to start the 2009-2010 school year.
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of all PTHS 209 students, and to ensure immediate compliance with state law and Illinois School Code, PTHS 209 has a “First Day Exclusion Policy.” Under this policy, no student will be admitted on the first day of school without having their 9th grade Illinois physical and current immunizations on file.
Parents must be sure their students’ physicals are complete and includes details of the students’ health history. Parents must answer ALL of the questions on the physical form, sign and date the form, and complete diabetes screening questions attached. These things must be completed in order for students to begin the first day of school. Students will not be able to attend school until the physicals are complete and immunizations are current.
In previous years students and parents had until Oct 15th to complete immunizations and back-to-school physicals. This is no longer the case. In order to ensure compliance with state policy and to avoid disruption in the school year, PTHS 209 students must have a current health exam (9th grade physical) and current immunizations before being admitted to school on the first day.
Proviso East students may contact their School Based Health Center for an appointment at 708.202.9522. Proviso West Students and PMSA students may contact available clinics within the area.
PMSA is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, Aug 8th at 9:00 a.m. that offers free back-to- school physicals by appointment only. To reserve an appointment time please call 708-338-4192.
Please see the start date of all PTHS 209 schools below and ensure that your student is current and up to date before school starts.
1st Day: Freshman Orientation DISTRICTWIDE - Thursday, August 20th & Friday, August 21st
1st Day: PMSA -Monday, August 24th @ 9:00 a.m
1st Day: Proviso West -Monday, August 24th @ 9:00 a.m
1st Day: Proviso East- Monday, August 24th @ 9:00 a.m
JOIN PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT FOUNDATION!
Calling all alumni, community leaders, business partners and friends! Proviso Township High Schools want YOU to join the District Foundation to help support the activities, dreams, and successes of PTHS 209 students.
The Proviso Township High Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence has been established to provide additional resources to Proviso Township High Schools District 209. The spirit and participation of Proviso alumni and community members play a vital role in our ability to thrive. Right now we are recruiting members to the foundation to help raise funds to support student activity, growth, and achievement, and to enhance the implementation of educational programs and opportunities available to our students through extracurricular activities.
The district foundation meets every other Wednesday at 5:00pm, PMSA (8601 Roosevelt Road) Room # 518. See upcoming meeting dates below:
To Donate: Please make check payable to PTHS Foundation, all donations can be restricted to support programs of choice by donor.
**All donations are tax deductible.
Atten-Hut! Proviso West NJROTC to Conduct Orientation for New Cadets
Proviso West NJROTC, one of the sharpest, most distinct, and honorable NJROTC units in the mid-west, will host orientation for incoming freshmen Aug 3 to Aug 7, 2009 (8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.).
Proviso West NJROTC is one of the most unique programs offered to high school students with a curriculum designed to instill in students the value of citizenship, service, personal responsibility, integrity, and a sense of accomplishment and leadership.
“The focus of the NJROTC program is to help Cadets become better students and citizens,” said NJROTC instructor and Navy Commander Gerard Egler. “One of our primary goals is to prepare Cadets for college. When students participate in NJROTC it can improve their eligibility for college ROTC scholarships and service academy nominations.”
See below for a slide show of Proviso West’s NJROTC in action.
Proviso West to Host Girls and Boys Volleyball Camp
Proviso West High School will host a summer volleyball camp for girls and boys to help students improve their volleyball skills, make new friends, and have fun being active with Proviso West volleyball coaches and other campers.
The volleyball camp is open to middle and high school students (5th to 12th grades). The camp will be held Monday through Thursday July 20th–July 30th, 2009.
Camp for 5th through 8th graders will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Camp for 9th through 12th graders is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The cost is $35.00.
PW Volleyball Camp will focus on volleyball basics and fundamentals. Campers will learn to improve their techniques and skills in areas including hitting, setting, digging and serving.
For more information please contact Proviso West High School Student Activities Director Jerry Jenkins at (708)-202-6347 or jjenkins@pths209.org.
NFL’s Ray McElroy and Members of the Chicago Bears Football Team Coach Youth at Proviso West
Proviso West High School is hosting its fourth annual Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camp directed by Proviso West Alum and NFL member Ray McElroy.
McElroy, who has played professional football for over 10 years, has dedicated his full-time post-career to the enrichment and development of youth by creating programs such as the Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camp “Where young men learn from the pros!” Every year he comes back to his community and Alma Mater, Proviso West.
“It's very humbling for me to be able to come back to my community and offer a camp like this," said McElroy. "My family and I have been blessed to attain some level of success in this game. Growing up here and going to school here [at Proviso West High School], I was never offered an opportunity like this. So I am happy to come back and bring the level of professionals into the camp to work with the kids in the community. It’s a gratifying experience and just very humbling.”
Proviso Township High Schools NJROTC students participated in an intensive Leadership Academy to build their leadership skills, develop discipline, and prepare for leadership roles in their schools, their units, and their communities.
The NJROTC Leadership Academy is a very demanding and challenging program that trains the best all around leaders.
“The basic leadership training experience is designed to promote discipline, military bearing, physical fitness, and help develop basic military skills,” said Proviso West’s NJROTC Commander Jerry Egler. “It is training that will prepare our students for responsibilities in coming school years.”
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Summer School is off to a great start with over 1,000 students enrolled and working toward academic enrichment and educational development.
Students began summer school on June 8th and are taking classes in core areas such as reading, algebra, English, science, and social studies. This year’s summer school will not only allow students to earn necessary credit hours, but will also serve as a bridge to prepare students for curriculum changes to come.
“This summer school session is crucial to getting our students additional help where they need it and understanding the barriers to student learning,” said PTHS 209 Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart. “Next year they will be returning to a more rigorous curriculum. This is our opportunity to identify some of the learning gaps and prepare our students for more challenging course work.”
Proviso Township High Schools’ faculty of Proviso East, Proviso West, and PMSA are working together all summer long in preparation for curriculum alignment, and the implementation of the school improvement model TargetTeach—which is designed to enhance the academic curriculum and raise the academic achievement of students in District 209. It’s also designed to create rigorous lessons in the class rooms beginning with the 2009-2010 school year.
Summer School classes are being held at Proviso West and Proviso East High Schools Monday through Thursday until July 16, 2009.
Registration for Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camp No Later Than Friday, June 19, 2009
Proviso West High School will host the highly anticipated Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camp, directed by Proviso West Alum and Professional NFL member Ray McElroy. Campers MUST register no later than Friday, June 19, 2009.
Walk-in registration and partial payment options are available please contact Michelle McElroy at 630.215.9352 or Carla McElroy at 708.288.6205.
The camp is held June 24 through June 27 2009, and will provide campers with fun and competitive professional football training from some of the best current and former professional and college football players and coaches in the country. The students will also be visited by this year’s special guest, Chicago Bear’s Mark Anderson.
During the three-day camp, campers will have an opportunity to take their skills to the next level through practicing football drills, and one-on-ones. They’ll be taught, proper nutrition, hygiene and proper conduct. Students will also learn lessons on responsibility, expectation, and commitment.
Youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to come out and participate in this fun and exciting camp “Where young men learn from the Pros!”
Attendees will receive individual photos with the Pros, autographed items, a backpack stuffed with authentic NFL products and items, an official camp t-shirt and a certificate of completion from the Pros.
Nominations are being sought for the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year 2010 Award Program. Twenty-five senior scholar athletes will be selected from across the country.
On January 25th, Proviso Township High Schools began providing Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to support the academic achievement of PTHS students.
Students at Proviso West High School are participating in Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies program benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma research and for patient services. The program teaches students the value of helping others as they work for a good cause.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will offer ACT and overall testing preparation after school and during school to help support PTHS students and their futures.
Congratulations to Proviso Township High Schools’ First Semester Honor Roll students! The PTHS 209 Board of Education, teachers, and administrators are proud of your accomplishment! You are among the top students in the district, and you are a vital part of Proviso Rising! Keep up the great work!
Proviso Township High Schools’ teachers are enhancing their skills and bringing more high technology equipment into their classrooms to promote student learning and student engagement.
Proviso Township High Schools Superintendent, current PTHS students, and PTHS alum were celebrated for their excellence, leadership, and service at Operation Uplift’s 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon held on January 16th.
Congratulations to the newly inducted members of Proviso Township High Schools National Honor Society (NHS). The selected members have shown strong dedication to their communities and their schools by displaying the four pillars of the NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Parents and students can now apply for financial aid to support higher education. Proviso Township High Schools District 209 has created a 
Proviso Township High Schools is currently seeking board members for PTHS 209’s Foundation for Educational Excellence.
Proviso Township High Schools will partner with West 40 in a program designed to help school districts in west Cook County to improve students’ mathematical skills.
Joe Spagnolo is a living legend at Proviso Township High Schools, who will soon be recognized as a legend in the state of Illinois. He’s been elected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a Friend of Basketball.
Proviso West science students are highly engaged and spending more time on task using new integrated technology.
The largest and most popular basketball tournament in the state of Illinois is back! You don’t want to miss the premiere boys’ basketball event in Chicagoland, the Proviso West Holiday Tournament.
Proviso Township High Schools is implementing new strategies and improving alliances in an aggressive campaign to support students and raise overall academic achievement.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 counselors will begin visiting feeder school districts next week to administer the EXPLORE exam to eighth grade students. Data from the EXPLORE test is a major step in the high school enrollment process.
On November 23rd 2009 at 3:30 p.m. the Proviso West Swim Team will host tryouts for those interested in joining the team.
Crytsal Hutson of Berkley, a senior at Proviso West High School, stands as a scholar, an athlete, and a dreamer with big goals.
Proviso Township High Schools students will get a modern civics lesson first hand by participating in Cook County’s Student Election Judge Program.
On October 29th 2009, Proviso Township High Schools hosted a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Fair for the parents of PTHS.
On December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Proviso West High School will host its 49th Annual Media Night for their historic holiday basketball tournament in the Proviso West Sports Arena.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is working with Supplemental Educational Service (SES) providers across the state of Illinois to offer free tutoring and educational support services to Proviso East and Proviso West students.
Hines Veterans Hospital recently donated over $15,000 in scientific and office equipment to Proviso West High School’s Science Department.
This year's theme was “Drug Free is the Key” and SADD students decorated the front of the school with Red Ribbons—the symbol of zero tolerance of illegal drugs and a commitment to a drug free lifestyle. They put up posters around the school and distributed red ribbons for students to wear all week. SADD students also distributed curriculum activities to teachers to reinforce the importance of Red Ribbon Week.
Proviso West NJROTC is continuing in excellence through community service by participating in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program.
Proviso West science teachers came together to help keep students on track by creating a website that allows students to download lessons, catch up on assignments, take quizzes, and review their homework on the world-wide web.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will join schools across the United States in celebration of Red Ribbon week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
The Proviso Township High Schools District Foundation has launched its 2009-2010 fundraiser offering fitness passes and all-access VIP passes to PTHS’s talent-packed sporting events.
The largest and most popular basketball tournament in the state of Illinois is back! You don’t want to miss the premiere boys’ basketball event in Chicago land, the Proviso West Holiday Tournament.
On Saturday, October 24th, 2009, Proviso’s Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction and Golden Apple Teachers across Illinois will host a “Teachers of Tomorrow” Conference to inspire students to pursue teaching careers, and to encourage teachers who are new to the field.
With less than two days until homecoming and two games away from a spot in the playoffs, the Proviso West Panthers Football Team has their eyes on the prize.
On Thursday, October 29th, 2009, Proviso East and Proviso West will host a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Fair to give parents with information on additional educational assistance available to their students’ at no cost.
Proviso West’s Kyle Prater is a 205-pound wide-receiver and academic scholar who received college offers from every Big Ten school in the country including Penn State, Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Arizona, and Stanford University. But on Sept 2nd Prater announced that he has chosen the life of a Trojan, and will attend the University of Southern California (USC).
If you are a junior or sophomore with a GPA of 3.0 or better, you are encouraged to sign up to take the PSAT exam on October 17th, 2009.
September, 2009
Imagine…“Whirled Peace”
On Thursday Sept 17, 2009, Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will host “Back to School Night” to give parents, students, and teachers an opportunity to connect, discuss students’ progress, goals, and expectations.
Proviso West wide receiver Kyle Prater will announce his college decision at a press conference scheduled at the school on Wednesday, September 2.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will now offer English as a Second Language courses (ESL) at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools in order to support student learning and ensure that students are able to excel in their home schools.
The start of the new school year is almost here! And PTHS 209 will continue to offer transportation to students at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools.
The start of the new school year is fast approaching. All PTHS 209 students must have at least a 9th grade Illinois physical and up-to-date immunizations on file in order to start the 2009-2010 school year.
Calling all alumni, community leaders, business partners and friends! Proviso Township High Schools want YOU to join the District Foundation to help support the activities, dreams, and successes of PTHS 209 students.
Proviso West High School will host a summer volleyball camp for girls and boys to help students improve their volleyball skills, make new friends, and have fun being active with Proviso West volleyball coaches and other campers.
Proviso West High School is hosting its fourth annual Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camp directed by Proviso West Alum and NFL member Ray McElroy.
Proviso Township High Schools NJROTC students participated in an intensive Leadership Academy to build their leadership skills, develop discipline, and prepare for leadership roles in their schools, their units, and their communities.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Summer School is off to a great start with over 1,000 students enrolled and working toward academic enrichment and educational development.
Proviso West High School will host the highly anticipated Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camp, directed by Proviso West Alum and Professional NFL member Ray McElroy. Campers MUST register no later than Friday, June 19, 2009.
