PMSA Python Press
April 17, 2026
Mikayla Nicasio is a Freshman at PMSA. She is a member of the Asian and Pacific Islander organization, Girl's League, Student Council, and the Culinary Club. Outside of PMSA, she has participated in Loyola's H-Prep program. She does all of this while maintaining a 4.8 GPA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment was attending the cultural assemblies. I am looking forward to our Asian and Pacific Islander assembly as well.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I love the people. The students make up the school. Everyone is very welcoming and nice.
Q: What are your plans post-high school?
A: I plan to attend college and go into the medical field. I would like to become a pediatric nurse.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: Loyola University.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)?
A: English.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Feed by M.T. Anderson.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: I love playing Badminton.
Research Showcase
PMSA AP Research students in Mr. Markus' classes are all privileged to work with an academic mentor for their research projects from highly regarded universities throughout the world. This effort is available through the "Mentor Matching Engine" via the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC). Students communicate at length with their subject-specific mentors via video conference and a unique, proprietary, and secure platform.
As part of their end of school year activities, ISTC holds a Research Showcase in Chicago. All students working with mentors from all of the 26 area schools were able to apply to present their projects at the event on 4/24, and PMSA's very own Taylor Baymon is one of the 15 students selected and will be discussing her project on the "Analysis of the implementation and responses to screening for HRSNs in the cancer screening process for healthcare facilities"
Taylor will be presenting at the ISTC Student Showcase which is held this year at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park and may take part in a student panel.
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 April 22nd.
Meeting Dates
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.
