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Buy A Brick
Own a piece of Proviso history and support students on their college journeys! If you Buy a Brick at any sponsorship level, your name will be engraved on a metal plate and displayed on the wall at Pirate Plaza – inside the new football stadium at Proviso East, indicating your level of support.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating the significant contributions that our Latinx brothers and sisters have had, and are having, in shaping society as we know it.
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The Tragedy of America's Rural Schools
Students in Holmes County, Mississippi have long been forgotten by state officials. The New York Times has done a deep dive into the systemic issues that have spanned generations. And, they note the efforts that our Superintendent, Dr. James L. Henderson, took to bring hope and change to the students and families there.
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NEED TO TRACK YOUR SCHOOL BUS?
How about get an alert when the bus is getting close to your stop? Now you can! Check out the App to get details on how to download the app and get started, today.
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Strategic Plan
We're going to the next level, Proviso. Check out our new Strategic Plan to see our Purpose, Core Values, Mission, Vision, Goals and more!
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Registration and COVID Update
We're excited about returning to in-person learning this Fall. Here's what we are doing to ensure health and safety for students and staff.
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Education and Workforce Equity Act signed into law at PEHS
On March 8th, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2170 into law at Proviso East High School. The bill, which is also known as the Education and Workforce Equity Act, was drafted by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, and addresses early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education.
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Sometimes life gets HARD and HEAVY. We are here for you!
Support4U is a mental health-related prevention and support resource that allows students to initiate a text conversation with a licensed mental health clinician, any time of the day, to get immediate assistance and guidance when they are feeling overwhelmed.
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IMPORTANT Back to School Information
Our teams are revved up and ready to invest into each and every one of our scholars. We are on the Northbound Train to Greatness, and we will not reach our final stop until we have improved academic outcomes and launched our scholars into the GREATNESS we know they will achieve.
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Teen Reach Program "Back to the Future" Conference
Proud to partner with PLCCA and the Teen Reach program to encourage, build, and motivate our students toward GREATNESS. Our students got invaluable insight at the “Back to the Future” conference today. Thank you, PLCCA.
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New Black history program at Proviso Township District 209 serves as model for Illinois schools - Chicago Tribune
We are excited about the new Black History curriculum and seeing our young scholars' minds blossom as they learn of the significant contributions that African American men and women have on our global society.
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District 209's New Leadership Team
We are excited about District 209's new leadership team and the work we will do, together, to launch our students into greatness! Let's go, Proviso!
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Congratulations to our board members!
CONGRATULATIONS to our board members for being elected to serve another term! We value their voice and appreciate their advocacy on behalf of students, families, and the community.
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Student Organization
We are so proud of these brilliant young scholars! They competed against 134 students from 20 different high schools and brought home gold, silver, and bronze awards for their career projects as part of our Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization. They are off to compete at the state level next week – Wish them well and send them good vibes!
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Benefits Headed Your Way!
The State of Illinois is sending P-EBT debit cards to our students to help families bear the burdens that have come with the pandemic. Keep your eye on the mail. The cards will come in unmarked envelopes and will be stamped with the student’s name.
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SAT PREP Sessions
SAT prep sessions are available to our juniors and seniors, starting next week. Contact your principal’s office to sign up and find out how you can get $100 knocked off your student account. The SAT will be administered to all juniors and seniors on April 13th.
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New Law Increase Educational Equity for Minority Students
Changing systems that have been in place for generations is never easy. But it's required if we want to see improved outcomes. Sending a great big THANK YOU to our very own Pirate, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford for her steadfast fight to bring equity to black and brown students. On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker visited Proviso East and signed the Education and Workforce Equity Act into law. THANK YOU to Governor Pritzker for his continued support in breaking down barriers that hinder our students. Check out this writeup about the new law. ”
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FREE Grab-&-Go Meals
Our doors are still open to make sure children in the Proviso footprint have access to meals. Any child up to the age of 18 can receive breakfast and lunch at any one of our schools, between 12:00 and 2:30, Monday through Friday. We are here for you!
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Sometimes life gets HARD and HEAVY. We are here for you!
Support4U is a mental health-related prevention and support resource that allows students to initiate a text conversation with a licensed mental health clinician, any time of the day, to get immediate assistance and guidance when they are feeling overwhelmed.
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Let's talk scholarships!
Our team has the details and tips on how can you get academic and athletic scholarships for college.
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Christmas Toy Drive-Thru
PTHS D209 is proud to partner with multiple community organizations to host the United Front Toy Drive-Thru and spread a bit of holiday happiness to the children in the Proviso footprint. COVID has taken a lot out of all of us and a small act of kindness can be the jolt our families need to restore hope and healing. If you are able, please join me and the PTHS D209 executive leadership team in providing a gift to a child. Together, with Athletic Konnection, 13th Positive, the Salute Foundation, and others – we will turn Proviso into “Whoville” and bring the magic of the holidays to life!
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Board of Education Meetings
PTHS D209 Board of Education meetings will be held at Proviso Math and Science Academy until further notice as we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Advanced Manufacturing Lab and Culinary Arts Lab
The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 (PTHS D209) Board of Education joined Superintendent James Henderson for a first look tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Proviso West and the Culinary Arts Lab at Proviso East - two new state of the art, industry standard, work spaces where students will gain skills designed to launch them into promising careers
