PMSA Python Press
December 19, 2025
Ms. Ovalle
Q: How long have you been a teacher at PMSA?
A: This is my 5th year.
Q: Classes/grade levels that you have taught while at PMSA?
A: I have taught English 1, English 4, AP Language, and IM1.
Q: What activities and/or sports/clubs do you sponsor?
A: I don’t sponsor any clubs, but I am a huge fan of all the student plays and concerts that I get to attend! It is wonderful to see students shining outside of the classroom!
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: The students are so incredibly bright, caring, and overall, just great people.
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: Teaching seniors after having them for three years before as freshmen, and just seeing how much they have grown and matured. It’s astounding.
Q: What is an interesting fact(s) that many do not know about you?
A: In addition to my biological children, I’m a proud foster-mom to a 21-year-old!
Q: What book(s) are you currently reading for pleasure?
A: I’m listening to The Name of the Wind and reading The Housemaid.
Q: Anything else you would like to tell the school community about yourself?
A: Send book recommendations my way!
Trinity Tucker
Trinity Tucker is a freshman at PMSA. She was on the tech crew for the Fall play. Outside of school, she participated in Girl Scouts and has volunteered with Feed My Starving Children.
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment was the first day of school. I was nervous about starting public school, but everyone was so nice.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I love the fact that students are challenged, and all of my classes are rigorous.
Q: What are your plans post-high school?
A: I plan to attend college and study Child Psychology, Forensics, or Nursing to be a labor and delivery nurse.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: Yale University.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)?
A: AP World History.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: All You Knead is Love by Tanya Guerrero.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: I love to paint and bake.
Ms. Ovalle
P: ¿Cuánto tiempo ha sido maestra en PMSA?
R: Este es mi quinto año.
P: ¿Qué clases/niveles de grado ha enseñado mientras ha estado en PMSA?
R: He enseñado Inglés 1, Inglés 4, Lengua AP e IM1.
P: ¿Qué actividades, deportes o clubes patrocina?
R: No patrocino ningún club, pero soy una gran admiradora de todas las obras de teatro y conciertos estudiantiles a los que puedo asistir. ¡Es maravilloso ver a los estudiantes destacarse fuera del salón de clases!
P: ¿Qué es lo que más le gusta de enseñar aquí en PMSA?
R: Los estudiantes son increíblemente inteligentes, atentos y, en general, simplemente grandes personas.
P: ¿Cuál es su momento más memorable enseñando aquí en PMSA?
R: Enseñar a estudiantes de último año después de haberlos tenido durante tres años antes como estudiantes de primer año y ver cuánto han crecido y madurado. Es asombroso.
P: ¿Qué dato(s) interesante(s) muchas personas no saben sobre usted?
R: Además de mis hijos biológicos, ¡soy una orgullosa madre de crianza de una joven de 21 años!
P: ¿Qué libro(s) está leyendo actualmente por placer?
R: Estoy escuchando El nombre del viento y leyendo La asistenta.
P: ¿Hay algo más que le gustaría decirle a la comunidad escolar sobre usted?
R: ¡Envíenme recomendaciones de libros!
Trinity Tucker
Trinity Tucker es estudiante de primer año en PMSA. Formó parte del equipo técnico de la obra de teatro de otoño. Fuera de la escuela, participa en Girl Scouts y ha sido voluntaria con la organización Feed My Starving Children.
P: ¿Cuál es tu momento más memorable como estudiante de PMSA?
R: Mi momento más memorable fue el primer día de clases. Estaba nerviosa por comenzar en una escuela pública, pero todos fueron muy amables.
P: ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de PMSA?
R: Me encanta que los estudiantes sean desafiados y que todas mis clases sean rigurosas.
P: ¿Cuáles son tus planes después de la preparatoria?
R: Planeo asistir a la universidad y estudiar Psicología Infantil, Ciencias Forenses o Enfermería para convertirme en enfermera de parto y alumbramiento.
P: ¿Cuál es tu universidad de primera opción?
R: Universidad de Yale.
P: ¿Cuál es tu materia favorita?
R: Historia Mundial AP.
P: ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?
R: All You Knead is Love de Tanya Guerrero.
P: ¿Qué es algo interesante sobre ti que te gustaría compartir con la comunidad escolar de PMSA?
R: Me encanta pintar y hornear.
National College Board Award
Congratulations to the following students on being awarded a National Recognition Program Award from the College Board! This prestigious honor reflects their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence. The National Recognition Award helps students stand out on college and scholarship applications, and we are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement. Way to go!
Ali, Syed
Jones, Kent
Jordan-Palencia, Luis
Khan, Mohammed
Laurie, Aiden
Lira, Erik
Mendoza, Jonathan
Morgan, Anissa
Pascua, Jaycee Gene
Phillips, Armoni
Pieniazek, Josiah
Renteria, Jared
Stec, David
Varelas, Alfonso
Zaragoza, Jennifer
Arroyo, Diane
Basurto, Ruben
Baymon, Taylor
Boyd, Jalen
Cabillo, Izabella
Chrapkowski, Alexander
Christiansen, Rylee
Dani, Urvi
Dani, Vivan
Flores, Jaslene
Garza, Marissa
Gonzalez, Alex
Guerrero, Christian
Isfan, Sarah
Jackson, Makie
Jones, Kent
Jordan-Palencia, Luis
Khan, Mohammed
Laurie, Aiden
Lira, Erik
Mendoza, Jonathan
Morgan, Anissa
Pascua, Jaycee Gene
Phillips, Armoni
Pieniazek, Josiah
Renteria, Jared
Stec, David
Varelas, Alfonso
Zaragoza, Jennifer
Blackout Day
Dress Like a Student Day
College/University Day
Flannel Day
Holiday Attire Day
Spreading Holiday Cheer to Our Senior Students 🎄
This holiday season, the teachers at PMSA shared a heartfelt gesture with our senior students. Each student received a festive holiday stocking filled with personalized notes written by their teachers. These encouraging words were meant to boost morale, celebrate their hard work, and remind them how valued and supported they are. It was a meaningful way to spread warmth, kindness, and holiday cheer throughout our school community.
PTO Supports Students During Finals
The PTO generously donated snacks for our students to enjoy as they prepare for final exams. These “brain energy” treats were passed out to help fuel focus, boost morale, and show our students how much they are supported during this busy and important time. Thank you to our PTO for helping our students stay energized and encouraged as they finish the semester strong!
S’mores Study Session Fun 🔥📚
Students in Ms. Popadowski’s class enjoyed a unique and engaging S’mores Study Session while reviewing and learning together. Students brought in the sweet treats, and Ms. P. supplied the Bunsen burners, turning study time into a fun, hands-on experience. The combination of collaboration, creativity, and a tasty reward made for a memorable class session that blended learning with a little extra warmth and fun.
-Thank you, Ms. Popadwoski!
Mario Martinez
Miguel Carrasco
Jaliyah Hoover
Alfonso Varelas
Mariafernanda Espana
The PMSA PTO is a volunteer organization of parents and teachers that strives to make a positive impact in our school for our students.
MEMBERSHIP: Please see attached jot form to sign your family up now.
https://www.jotform.com/form/242517206936155
Our monthly membership meetings are optional but encouraged. (Offering both an online option and in person at the school.)
DUES: Your membership fees help support a variety of non-funded school activities and programs for our children. Membership fees for each PMSA family is $10 each school year. An additional $10 is suggested as a fundraising fee. Cash, check (PMSA PTO), Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com) can be used.
LEADERSHIP ROLES: We need your help. The Vice President position and committee chair volunteers are needed for this school year! Interested in getting more involved in our PTO? Please let reach out and let us know if you think you have the time and talents to get more involved. Thepmsatpo209@gmail.com
YARD SIGNS: We officially launched our PTO Yard Sign Fundraiser last spring, and it was highly successful. One of our goals as a Parent Teacher Organization is to increase school pride in our communities. We hope that the yard sign project helps us achieve this goal, as well as serve as a fundraiser for future projects for our school. Yard signs are 20 dollars apiece and can be delivered to your home or picked up at our next PTO meeting. If you are interested, please fill out the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGpFlD2heUgdQoTjVD9rblWGfMaf3NvR_eKGAtilkhhN71LA/viewform.
Payment must be received before sign delivery. Cash, check (made out to The PMSA PTO), or Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com) are accepted. You are NOT required to join the PTO in order to purchase a sign.
MONTHY MEETINGS: The PMSA PTO will be holding their monthly meeting the THIRD Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30 PM via ZOOM. The next meeting will be on January 14th.
Meeting Dates
January 14th
February 18th
March 18th
April 22nd
May 20th
Any questions? Thepmsapto209@gmail.com or text President Anissa Butler at 630-240-2191.
PMSA Club and Activity Bus
Arrives at PMSA at 4:45 pm
Departs PMSA at 5:00 pm
The activity bus will drop the students off at their bus stop location.
It is important that all students know their bus stop location and that they share it with the bus driver.
Click the button below and visit the Proviso Transportation page to find your bus stop location.
