According to a release from District 209, Proviso Township High School District Superintendent Bob Libka issued the following statement in response to an altercation involving Proviso students in the parking lot of Proviso West following the Proviso East versus Proviso West basketball game last evening:
We have zero tolerance for violence of any sort on school grounds. Period. Per the direction of the school board, this administration will act swiftly and severely to ensure the safety of our students, teachers, and staff, as we have done here. The only good news from this unfortunate incident is that no one was seriously injured.
The 13 PTHS 209 students arrested by Hillside Police have been suspended for ten (10) days. Pending the outcome of the district's internal investigation, some or all of the students involved in the altercation may face additional disciplinary action, including expulsion. We are following the process as provided in the district's handbook.
Further, we are reviewing the events that gave rise to this incident as well as examining our present level of security at school functions such as basketball games to determine if improvements can be made that would enhance our ability to prevent an incident like this from happening again.
Those seeking more information about this matter are encouraged to contact PTHS 209 Communications Coordinator, TaQuoya Kennedy, at (205) 420-8896 or via e-mail at taquoya.kennedy@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Proviso E-Newsletter: Volume 9
You can help shape the future of PTHS 209!
Click here to view the above as a PDF document
For more information on the PTHS 209 Education Summit, please contact the PTHS 209 offices at 708.338.5959.
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How else can I help ensure a bright future for PTHS 209?
The Proviso Township High School Foundation For Educational Excellence was established to provide additional resources to Proviso Township High Schools and District 209. The District 209 Board of Education saw a need to form a distinct foundation focused on raising funds for the purpose of purchasing much needed supplies. The Foundation will also supply funds to aide in facilitating the implementation of new educational programs within the Proviso Township High Schools which will enable the District to keep Proviso Rising.
The Foundation will work to promote student development, provide resources for enrichment, after school programs, youth mentoring and provide resources to motivate and encourage teachers to be innovative and creative in teaching and learning methods.
District 209 is looking for motivated individuals ready to assist in the enlistment of the volunteer leadership necessary to provide educational unity, understanding and cooperation throughout the District and the Proviso community.
The Proviso Township High School Foundation for Educational Excellence has provided an application for individuals interested in assisting in unique initiatives for the enhancement of academic excellence within PTHS 209.
If you are interested in applying, click here to download the application as a PDF document, complete it and email to carlajohnson@pths209.org or, print a copy and send it postal mail to:
Carla Johnson
Foundation Coordinator
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
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Classes resume on Monday, January 7th
The first day of classes for the 2nd semester begin on Monday, January 7th for Proviso West, Proviso East and the Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy.
To view the full 2007-2008 school year calendar, please click here.
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Whitney Young captures Proviso West Holiday Tournament title in overtime thriller
Chris Colvin scored with four seconds left in overtime to lift Whitney Young (pictured, right) to their third Proviso West Holiday Tournament championship as the Dolphins (9-1) avenged an earlier season loss to Homewood-Flossmoor 55-53. Young won previous Proviso West Tournament titles in 2001 and 2002. A J Rompza led the victors with 17 points. Tournament MVP Kevin Dillard -- who fouled out with 5:05 remaining in the fourth quarter -- led all scorers with 21 points for Homewood-Flossmoor. The Vikings (11-1) were dealt their first loss of the season. Click here to view the boxscore.
Proviso West All-Tournament Team named
FIRST TEAM
Kevin Dillard, Homewood-Flossmoor (Tournament MVP)
AJ Rompza, Whitney Young
Supo Sanni, Homewood-Flossmoor
Mike DiNunno, Von Steuben
Ryan Hare, Marshall
SECOND TEAM
Marcus Jordan, Whitney Young
Darius Smith, Marshall
Alex Dragievich, Glenbrook North
Oscar Macias, Morton
Peter Boehm, New Trier
For the full results of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, please visit www.pwhoops.com
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Proviso East alum & Penn State volleyball superstar Arielle Wilson to visit Proviso East campus Jan. 9th
Penn State's volleyball superstar Arielle Wilson, who recently helped lead her Nittany Lions to the 2007 NCAA Volleyball national championship, will visit the Proviso East campus on Wednesday, January 9th at 9:00am. Wilson will speak to Proviso East seniors about her experiences winning the NCAA tournament and the importance of a college education. Wilson is a 2007 alum of Proviso East.
Click here to watch a one-on-one interview with Arielle Wilson from the Big Ten Network
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Quote of the Week
"Education is that which liberates."
-Mohandas Gandhi, educator, political leader & activist
Click here to view the above as a PDF document
For more information on the PTHS 209 Education Summit, please contact the PTHS 209 offices at 708.338.5959.
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How else can I help ensure a bright future for PTHS 209?
The Proviso Township High School Foundation For Educational Excellence was established to provide additional resources to Proviso Township High Schools and District 209. The District 209 Board of Education saw a need to form a distinct foundation focused on raising funds for the purpose of purchasing much needed supplies. The Foundation will also supply funds to aide in facilitating the implementation of new educational programs within the Proviso Township High Schools which will enable the District to keep Proviso Rising.
The Foundation will work to promote student development, provide resources for enrichment, after school programs, youth mentoring and provide resources to motivate and encourage teachers to be innovative and creative in teaching and learning methods.
District 209 is looking for motivated individuals ready to assist in the enlistment of the volunteer leadership necessary to provide educational unity, understanding and cooperation throughout the District and the Proviso community.
The Proviso Township High School Foundation for Educational Excellence has provided an application for individuals interested in assisting in unique initiatives for the enhancement of academic excellence within PTHS 209.
If you are interested in applying, click here to download the application as a PDF document, complete it and email to carlajohnson@pths209.org or, print a copy and send it postal mail to:
Carla Johnson
Foundation Coordinator
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
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Classes resume on Monday, January 7th
The first day of classes for the 2nd semester begin on Monday, January 7th for Proviso West, Proviso East and the Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy.
To view the full 2007-2008 school year calendar, please click here.
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Whitney Young captures Proviso West Holiday Tournament title in overtime thriller
Chris Colvin scored with four seconds left in overtime to lift Whitney Young (pictured, right) to their third Proviso West Holiday Tournament championship as the Dolphins (9-1) avenged an earlier season loss to Homewood-Flossmoor 55-53. Young won previous Proviso West Tournament titles in 2001 and 2002. A J Rompza led the victors with 17 points. Tournament MVP Kevin Dillard -- who fouled out with 5:05 remaining in the fourth quarter -- led all scorers with 21 points for Homewood-Flossmoor. The Vikings (11-1) were dealt their first loss of the season. Click here to view the boxscore.
Proviso West All-Tournament Team named
FIRST TEAM
Kevin Dillard, Homewood-Flossmoor (Tournament MVP)
AJ Rompza, Whitney Young
Supo Sanni, Homewood-Flossmoor
Mike DiNunno, Von Steuben
Ryan Hare, Marshall
SECOND TEAM
Marcus Jordan, Whitney Young
Darius Smith, Marshall
Alex Dragievich, Glenbrook North
Oscar Macias, Morton
Peter Boehm, New Trier
For the full results of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, please visit www.pwhoops.com
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Proviso East alum & Penn State volleyball superstar Arielle Wilson to visit Proviso East campus Jan. 9th
Penn State's volleyball superstar Arielle Wilson, who recently helped lead her Nittany Lions to the 2007 NCAA Volleyball national championship, will visit the Proviso East campus on Wednesday, January 9th at 9:00am. Wilson will speak to Proviso East seniors about her experiences winning the NCAA tournament and the importance of a college education. Wilson is a 2007 alum of Proviso East.
Click here to watch a one-on-one interview with Arielle Wilson from the Big Ten Network
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Quote of the Week
"Education is that which liberates."
-Mohandas Gandhi, educator, political leader & activist
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