• School Recourse Officer

    PHOTO: School Resource Officer Jim Miller joined the PLT staff in July. Officer Miller is a native of Prophetstown, and he is the first SRO for our school district. Photo Credit: AroundPtown.comPhoto Credit: AroundPtown.com
    School Resource Officer Jim Miller joined the PLT staff in July and is a native of Prophetstown.

    “It takes a village to raise a child.” The old proverb acknowledges that only by partnering with our community organizations and working together can we best serve our students. Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico 6-12 Campus embraces this idea as we partner with our community to serve all of our students in grades 6-12.

    On July 1, Officer Jim Miller joined the PLT team as our first School Resource Officer. Officer Miller has been a positive presence on campus so that students and staff can worry less about safety and focus more on learning. Officer Miller’s role on our campus was made possible by a joint agreement between the PLT School Board and the City of Prophetstown.

    Renovated Courts & Batting Cages
    PHOTO: School Resource Officer Jim Miller joined the PLT staff in July. Officer Miller is a native of Prophetstown, and he is the first SRO for our school district. Photo Credit: AroundPtown.com
     
    PHOTO: School Resource Officer Jim Miller joined the PLT staff in July. Officer Miller is a native of Prophetstown, and he is the first SRO for our school district. Photo Credit: AroundPtown.com

    In partnership with the Prophetstown Park District, we opened our renovated athletic courts and batting cages with the support of Prophetstown’s Kenneth and Arletta Moore Foundation, a philanthropic foundation whose goal it is to improve the quality of life in Prophetstown for all residents. These athletic facilities are open to the community, and we love seeing our students and community members making use of these new athletic spaces.

    Panther Pals
    PHOTO: Teachers invite students to Panther Pal events to encourage and mentor them throughout the school year.Teachers invite students to Panther Pal events to encourage and mentor them throughout the school year.

    Our staff members have also partnered with our students in a program we have borrowed from our co-op partner Erie HS, called “Panther Pals.” Panther Pals are pairings between staff and students focused on mentoring and encouraging students throughout the year with encouraging notes and occasional treats.

    Pat's Table
    PHOTO: Photo Credit: AroundPtown.com Staff members serve at Pat’s Table.Photo Credit: AroundPtown.com
    Staff members serve at Pat’s Table.

    Because of the importance of community partnerships, our students and staff work to give back to the community as well. Several of our staff and student organizations volunteer regularly to serve at our community kitchen, Pat’s Table.

    Community Service Days
    PHOTO: PHS students repaint picnic tables at the Prophetstown State Park as part of our PLT Community Service Day.PHS students repaint picnic tables at the Prophetstown State Park as part of our PLT Community Service Day.
    PHOTO: PHS students landscape a nature path at Winning Wheels, a local assisted living facility, as part of our PLT Community Service Day.PHS students landscape a nature path at Winning Wheels, a local assisted living facility, as part of our PLT Community Service Day.
    PHOTO: PHS students paint an inspirational mural at Prophetstown Elementary School as part of our PLT Community Service Day.Photo Credit: PHS students paint an inspirational mural at Prophetstown Elementary School as part of our PLT Community Service Day.

    We are also continuing a PLT tradition we started last year: our Community Service Days in the fall and spring. Students and staff work in service teams to clean parks, mentor elementary students, and improve local assisted living facilities.

    PLT3 Education Foundation
    PHOTO: Art screens purchased by the PLT Education Foundation allow art students to display their work with pride in our Campus Commons.Art screens purchased by the PLT Education Foundation allow art students to display their work with pride in our Campus Commons.
    PHOTO: The PLT Education Foundation Board consists of dedicated volunteers from the community who meet quarterly to provide financial support for value-added endeavors throughout the PLT School District. The Education Foundation has provided over one million dollars of support since 1990.The PLT Education Foundation Board consists of dedicated volunteers from the community who meet quarterly to provide financial support for value-added endeavors throughout the PLT School District. The Education Foundation has provided over one million dollars of support since 1990.

    Our community partners help us advance learning in the classroom as well. The Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Education Foundation provides financial support each year through grants for value-added programs, supplies, and experiences for our students. One recent grant helped our visual art department purchase art screens to display student artwork in our Campus Commons.

    Parent-Teacher Organization

    Our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) also works tirelessly to raise funds for classroom grants and improve opportunities for students. Local businesses have recently donated gift cards for our “Students of the Month” who are recognized by staff for going above and beyond in the classroom.

    Thank you from the 6-12 Campus

    Thanks to all our community partners for your continued support! We could not accomplish our mission of engaging, equipping and empowering students without each of you.