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Proviso Township High Schools to Host 34th Annual Madrigal Dinner & Fundraiser
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PTHS 209's Madrigal Singers cordially invites the Proviso Township Community to attend its 34th Annual Madrigal Dinner & Fundraiser, featuring the Madrigal Singers of both Proviso East and Proviso West High School.
The Madrigal Singers are a highly select group of high school singers. 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.
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Proviso Township Students Bring Down the House in Proviso West's Fall Choral Concert
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Congratulations to the Proviso Township High Schools’ Concert Choir, Beginning Mixed Chorus, and Madrigal Singers for their outstanding performance in the Proviso Township High Schools Annual Fall-Winter Choral Concert.
Over 100 students from Proviso East and Proviso West put on a magical performance with an array of music in various languages including: French, Latin, and German.
The PTHS 209 choir drew a packed house in Proviso West’s Little Theatre, and thrilled audiences with their impeccable performance.
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'Tis the season to give! Proviso West to Begin Annual Clothing Drive
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 Proviso West Student Council and the Proviso West Key Club are joining together to make a positive impact on the Proviso community through this year's annual clothing drive.
Students, parents, and community members are asked to donate any articles of clothing including: gloves, hats, and scarves that are in good condition. Please bring all donations to the Proviso West Main office.
The clothing drive will begin on Nov. 26, 2008 and will continue through December 14, 2008. All donations will go to organizations that support the less fortunate and those in need.
They Key Club is sponsored by The Kiwanis of Westchester. For more information about the Proviso West Clothing Drive please contact: Mr. Jalove at 708.202.6325.
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Congratulations! Proviso West Welcomes New Members to the National Honor Society
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Congratulations to the newly inducted members of Proviso West’s National Honor Society. The selected members have shown strong dedication to their community, their school, and education by displaying the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Congratulations:
 Mercedes Amador, Melrose Park
Raven Brown, Bellwood
Darrien Doss, Maywood
Delaney Fluker, Bellwood
Estefania Gallegos, Stone Park
Damian Haggerty, Bellwood
Joy Jenkins, Bellwood
Brandie Murphy, Bellwood
Maggie Rizzo, Hillside
Ana Rodriguez, Bellwood
 Ondria Sansosti, Hillside
Marquanda Stenhouse, Bellwood
Jasmine Turner, Bellwood
Maria Vargas, Hillside
Ashlye Watson, Bellwood
You are a vital part of Proviso Rising!
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Congratulations to Proviso Township High Schools' Honor Roll Students!
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 Congratulations to the nearly 900 Proviso Township High School Students that made the 2008-2009 First Quarter Honor Roll! The PTHS 209 Board of Education and PTHS 209 Administrators are so proud of your accomplishment! You are the top students in the district and you are a vital part of Proviso Rising!
Click here to see complete honor roll list for Proviso West.
Congratulations students and parents on a job well done.
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Proviso West Joins Fight Against World Hunger
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 Proviso West High School students have come together to join Terra Incognito Studios, The La Grange Business Association and participating La Grange businesses in the fight against hunger by supporting the international project, “Empty Bowls.”
The “Empty Bowls” project began in 1990. It was designed to provide support for food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that help feed the homeless and fight poverty across the globe. Millions of people participate each year by making ceramic bowls and selling them for a fund raising meal. This year Proviso West students are making their own ceramic bowls to donate to the cause.
“This project is very unique,” said Proviso West Junior Onyebuchri Okusor. “There are a lot of poor people in the world, so it’s nice that we get to actually do something to help them and the community.”
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Triton to Host Early Assessment Day for PTHS 209 Juniors
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 Are you a PTHS 209 high school junior? If tomorrow happened to be the first day of college, do you know if you're academically ready? What are your grades in math and English courses? Do you think that you might need a review in certain areas? If so, please mark your calendars for Triton College’s early assessment days on Nov. 6 and Nov 8.
Triton College, in partnership with local school districts, is hosting Early Assessment Day for high school juniors and their parents to increase college preparation and access.
During this event students will have the opportunity to assess their college readiness in math and English by using the COMPASS placement test, developed by ACT Inc.
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PTHS 209 Scholar of Excellence: West Student Excels in Activities and Academics
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 Mercedes Amador is a senior at Proviso West High School. She's a self-proclaimed "military brat," which makes her right at home as a member of Proviso West's NJROTC. Then again, she's also at home with the Proviso West Student Advisory Council, Key Club, Girl's League, Multi-Cultural Club and the Proviso West National Honor Society.
Amador is also a member of Proviso West's prestigious 20+ Club, a club for students who score a 20 or above on the ACT. She has a 3.4 G.P.A. and is enrolled in Honors Pre-Calculus, AP European History, and AP English Literature.
"Mercedes is a student who doesn't just sit on her hands," said Proviso West Principal Alexis Wallace. "She has become a really important part of our school. Her personality, intelligence, and ability outshine her beauty, and I know she will be a major success."
Amador says she hopes to attend the University of Chicago and major in Liberal Arts.
Congratulations Mercedes! You are a PTHS 209 Scholar of Excellence!
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The PTHS 209 Board of Education Congratulates Proviso West for 50 Years of Excellence!
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From The PTHS 209 Board of Education:
Congratulations to Proviso West High School for fifty years of excellence and service to the Proviso community!
Above (L-R): PTHS 209 Board Member Theresa Kelly, Board Member Brian Cross, Board Secretary Sue Henry, the Proviso West Panther, Board President Chris Welch, and Board Member Robin Foreman, at the Proviso West Homecoming Parade on October 4, 2008.
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Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Visits Proviso West
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 Illinois Senate President Emil Jones visited Proviso West High School as a part of their 50th Anniversary Celebration. The purpose of the visit was to encourage students to stay focused, follow their dreams, and stay in school.
"The most important thing you can do, at your young age is to stay in school and continue to apply yourself," Jones said, as he spoke with a group of Proviso West students. "You must apply yourself. If you apply yourself you can and will succeed."
Jones spent the entire day at Proviso West speaking to students in the school's auditorium. Students had an opportunity to ask the Senior Senator questions about laws that directly impact them, including questions about school funding, new driver's license laws, and possible academic incentives for students.
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Fisk University Concert Choir to Help Celebrate West's 50th Year Anniversary
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On Thursday, October 23, the Fisk University Concert Choir from Nashville, TN, will help celebrate Proviso West High School's 50th Anniversary.
The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Freedom Church Auditorium in Hillside.
For more details, please click here to view the flyer.
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PTHS 209 Scholar of Excellence: West Student Joins The 20+ Club
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 Javin Cotton is a senior at Proviso West High School. He is president of the class of 2009 which he describes as “the best class at Proviso West.” He is Vice President of the Proviso West National Honor Society and Vice President of the Proviso Area Worship Singers.
Javin is a member of the 20+ club at Proviso West, a club for students who score a 20 or above on the ACT.
“Javin Cotton is at the top of his class,” said Proviso West Principal Alexis Wallace. “He really does set an example for what Proviso West students can accomplish. I am so very proud of him.”
Upon graduation, Javin hopes to attend a Historically Black College or University and return to Proviso West as a teacher. He also hopes to one day serve as an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
Congratulations, Javin! You are a PTHS 209 Scholar of Excellence!
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Proviso West Students Excited About Registering to Vote!
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 Proviso West High School is offering eligible students (ages 18 and over) the opportunity to get registered to vote.
Studies show that more and more young people are getting excited about their power of choice. The number of young voters in the 2008 presidential election has tripled, even quadrupled in some states compared to the 2004 elections.
Proviso West Senior DeAndre Miller registered to vote on Thursday. He says he can’t wait to participate in the upcoming elections.
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Proviso West Students Share Their Artwork With The World
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 Move over famous artists. Proviso West High School artists are taking over the spotlight. Proviso West art teacher, Sean Shipley, has teamed up with Artsonia, the world's largest online student art museum to display Proviso West students’ artwork.
Proviso West High School students join thousands of students from over 100 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia. “This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education,” said Sean Shipley.
Anyone can view the Proviso West School Gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/provisowest1. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level, or by specific exhibits.
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Proviso West Joins Pinwheels for Peace
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 On September 22, 2008, the Proviso West High School Art Department and other art departments in Hillside, Illinois will participate in the international art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace.
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started last year by two art teachers in 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 2007, groups in over 2,400 locations throughout the world were spinning pinwheels.
Locally, Proviso West Art Instructor Sean Shipley will be coordinating the Pinwheels for Peace project this year.
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Proviso West Teacher Makes Lesson Plans for NASA
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Lindsey Coppola has been teaching English at Proviso West for three years. This summer she worked with the Discovery Channel to create lesson plans for various documentary productions including the NASA Documentary "When We Left Earth."
NASA and Discovery Communications joined in a broad media partnership to commemorate NASA's 50th anniversary. The space agency, which was created by the National Aeronautics and Space Act, began operations on Oct. 1, 1958.
"It is so cool to say that I have worked with these NASA Scientists on their documentary lesson plans," said Coppola. "This project really helped me think in terms of integrated curriculum. I always try to see how I can integrate history and science into my English classes. I've brought so much of what I learned while working with Discovery back into the classroom."
Coppola's Lesson Plans were designed to help teachers all around the world.
They are now being featured on the Discovery website and the NASA "When We Left Earth" DVDs, said Coppola.
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Proviso West to Celebrate 50th Anniversary!
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On August 16th Proviso West will begin to commemorate its 50th anniversary, celebrating the lives and accomplishments of Proviso West founders, faculty, and students who have come and gone.
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PTHS 209 Taking Next Step to District Wide Transportation
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PTHS 209 is taking the next step toward providing free district wide transportation as part of the Proviso East and West School Improvement Plans.
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2008-2009 District Calendar
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 Download the Proviso District Calendar for the 2008-2009 school year (PDF) |
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