PMSA Python Press
November 8, 2025
Ms. Ireland
Q: How long have you been a teacher at PMSA?
A: This is my first year at PMSA and my second year in the district. This is my seventh year teaching overall.
Q: Classes/grade levels that you have taught while at PMSA?
A: This year, I’m teaching IH Black History, which is offered to sophomores and seniors. Also, this is the first year that Proviso is offering AP African American Studies and I have the pleasure to be teaching two sections this year. AP African American Studies is offered as a Social Studies elective to seniors. I look forward to bringing back another AP course to PMSA next year – AP Macroeconomics, which will be offered as a 1 semester Social Studies elective to seniors.
Q: What activities and/or sports/clubs do you sponsor?
A: At this time I am not sponsoring any clubs – it's been a busy start to the school year, but I’m hoping to get involved soon!
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: I’ve loved building relationships with students and faculty – everyone has been friendly and welcoming. It makes me look forward to coming to work every day - I love teaching at PMSA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment so far has been the assembly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It was such a cool display of talent and put a joyful spotlight on students’ heritage.
Q: What is an interesting fact(s) that many do not know about you?
A: I’m somewhat of an adrenaline junkie – I love activities like roller coasters and skydiving, but bungee jumping is my favorite.
Q: What book(s) are you currently reading for pleasure
A: I usually like to have an audiobook and paper book going at the same time. I just started the audiobook of The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali and I’m excited to get into it. I also just started Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I read a chapter of Americanah for a class once and it’s been on my list ever since. It’s really good so far!
Q: Anything else you would like to tell the school community about yourself?
A: I’ve enjoyed my time teaching at PMSA so far and am looking forward to the rest of the school year!
Roman Billups
Roman Billups is a Junior at PMSA. He is the President of the Student Council, a member of the Black Student Union, Raza Unidas, and the Class of 2027. Outside of PMSA, Roman is a member of the Proviso Democrat Program, Fenwick High School swim coach, and the head coach of their swim program. He does all of this while maintaining a 4.7 GPA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment was my prom proposal and going to prom as a Sophomore.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I love the students and most of the teachers. PMSA has a powerful school spirit.
Q: What are your plans post-high school?
A: I plan to attend college and study medicine. I would like to become a pediatrician or an anesthesiologist.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: UIC.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)?
A: Biology, thanks to Ms. Huels.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Sandman by Neil Gaiman.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: During 9th grade, I was an introvert, but now I have evolved into a school leader.
Ms. Ireland
P: ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas enseñando en PMSA?
R: Este es mi primer año en PMSA y mi segundo año en el distrito. En total, llevo siete años enseñando.
P: ¿Qué clases enseñas aquí?
R: Este año enseño Historia Negra IH para estudiantes de segundo y cuarto año, y dos secciones de AP African American Studies para seniors. El próximo año espero enseñar AP Macroeconomics como materia electiva de un semestre para seniors.
P: ¿Qué actividades o clubes patrocinan?
R: Por ahora no estoy patrocinando ningún club, pero espero involucrarme pronto.
P: ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de enseñar en PMSA?
R: Me encanta construir relaciones con estudiantes y docentes; todos han sido muy amables y acogedores. ¡Me gusta venir a trabajar todos los días!
P: ¿Cuál ha sido tu momento más memorable aquí?
R: La asamblea del Mes de la Herencia Hispana fue increíble, mostrando el talento y la herencia de los estudiantes.
P: ¿Un dato interesante sobre ti?
R: Soy un poco adicto a la adrenalina; me encantan las montañas rusas, el paracaidismo y sobre todo el puenting.
P: ¿Qué estás leyendo actualmente por placer?
R: Estoy escuchando el audiolibro de The Lion Women of Tehran y también empecé Americanah. ¡Ambos muy interesantes!
P: ¿Algo más que quieras decir a la comunidad escolar?
R: He disfrutado mucho mi tiempo en PMSA y espero con entusiasmo el resto del año escolar.
Roman Billups
Roman Billups es un estudiante de tercer año en PMSA. Es el Presidente del Consejo Estudiantil, miembro de la Unión de Estudiantes Negros (Black Student Union), Raza Unidas y de la Clase de 2027. Fuera de PMSA, Roman es miembro del Programa Proviso Democrat, entrenador de natación en Fenwick High School, y entrenador principal de su programa de natación. ¡Hace todo esto mientras mantiene un promedio de 4.7 GPA!
P: ¿Cuál ha sido tu momento más memorable como estudiante en PMSA?
R: Mi momento más memorable fue mi propuesta para el baile de graduación y asistir al baile como estudiante de segundo año.
P: ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de PMSA?
R: Me gustan los estudiantes y la mayoría de los profesores. PMSA tiene un espíritu escolar muy fuerte.
P: ¿Cuáles son tus planes después de la preparatoria?
R: Planeo asistir a la universidad y estudiar medicina. Me gustaría convertirme en pediatra o anestesiólogo.
P: ¿Cuál es tu primera opción de universidad?
R: UIC.
P: ¿Cuál es tu materia favorita?
R: Biología, gracias a la Sra. Huels.
P: ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?
R: Sandman de Neil Gaiman.
P: ¿Algo interesante sobre ti que quieras compartir con la comunidad escolar de PMSA?
R: Durante el noveno grado, era introvertido, pero ahora he evolucionado para convertirme en un líder escolar.
Jairo Arellano
Dayana Servin-Gamino
Tiffany Tallavera
Anissa Morgan
Erick Lazaro
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 at the PMSA Library Resource Center. The next meeting will be on November 19th. Can’t meet in person? Join us remotely on ZOOM.
Meeting Dates
November 19th
December 17th
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.
