Proviso THSD 209 Dream School

Proviso Township High School District 209 (PTHSD 209) is a public secondary school district serving several suburbs in the western Cook County area of Illinois, including Forest Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Bellwood, Hillside, and Berkeley. The district operates three primary high school campuses: Proviso East, Proviso West, and the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (PMSA). The administration and central offices for the district are located at 8601 Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, which serves as the hub for the district's strategic planning, operations, and academic oversight.

The "Dream School" initiative within District 209 refers to a comprehensive, multi-year transformation plan aimed at revitalizing the district's educational environment. This initiative has focused on infrastructure improvements, such as the renovation of school facilities, as well as academic reform, including the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program across the district to ensure rigorous standards. The goal of this initiative is to provide students with equitable access to high-quality learning resources, modern technology, and specialized pathways—such as career and technical education—designed to better prepare them for post-secondary success in an increasingly competitive global economy.