School History

Plainfield South High School opened its doors in August of 2001. The school was the second high school in Plainfield School District 202 and its location SOUTH of the original Plainfield High School gave it it's name.
Plainfield South had an initial enrollment of only Freshman and Sophomores. An additional freshman class was added each of the next two years, until PSHS had a full compliment of classes in the school year 2003-04.
PSHS has always had a diverse population. The PSHS student population has typically reflected the Plainfield/Joliet communities, both economically and ethnically.
The school itself consists of more than 200 classrooms, a competition gymnasium, fieldhouse, auditorium, media center, state of the art technology, cafeteria and commons area. Outdoor facilities include a 4000 seat stadium, baseball and softball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and an all weather track. The stadium is serviced by a "stadium building" which includes locker rooms, a training room, restroom facilities and concession area.

Historical time lines-"The Year in Pictures"

Mission Statement:
To empower all learners to contribute and succeed in a changing world

Colors:
Navy Blue and White
(with a trim of green to emphasize our bond to District 202)

Mascot: COUGAR
Cougars are the largest wild cat in North America. Almost hunted to extinction,they are now making a comeback. Cougars are swift, graceful, powerful creatures. They never hesitate and none of their movements are wasted. They are intelligent and proud. It is good to be a cougar!
More information:Cougars in the National Park Service

School Crest: The school seal was conceptualized by the Class of 2005, the first group of students to spend all four of their high school years at PSHS. The concepts of devotion, scholarship, pride and compassion define the beliefs of our school and are representations of the four academic hallways in our building

Demographics:

2001-2002
Principal: Thomas A. Hensel
Assistant Principal: Eve Panice
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:130
Students:Freshmen & Sophomores - 1081
Principal's Newsletters

2002-2003
Principal: Thomas A. Hensel
Assistant Principals: Eve Panice, Ken Decker, Tim Gateley
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:183
Students:Freshmen Sophomores, Juniors - 1765
Principal's Newsletters

2003-2004
Principal: Thomas A. Hensel
Associate Principal: Ken Decker
Assistant Principals: Eve Panice, Andrea McKinsey
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty members:251
Students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors -2529
Principal's Newsletters

2004-2005
Principal:Dan Goggins
Associate Principal: Ken Decker
Assistant Principals: Andrea McKinsey, Catherine Bethia
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:279
Students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - 2805
Principal's Newsletters

2005-2006
Principal:Dan Goggins
Associate Principal: Ken Decker
Assistant Principals: Andrea McKinsey, Catherine Bethia
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:242
Students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors -2550
Principal's Newsletters

2006-2007
Principal:Dan Goggins
Associate Principal: Ken Decker
Assistant Principals: Andrea McKinsey, Catherine Bethia
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:
Students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - 2281
Principal's Newsletters

2007-2008
Principal:Dan Goggins
Associate Principal: Ken Decker
Assistant Principals: Andrea McKinsey, Scott Albright
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:
Students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors -
Principal's Newsletters

2008-2009
Principal:Dan Goggins
Associate Principal: Ken Decker
Assistant Principals: Andrea McKinsey, Scott Albright
Special Ed Administrator:Beth Sanna
Faculty/Staff members:
Students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors -