The East St. Louis School District is committed to providing educational experiences for students Pre-K through twelfth grades. The experiences will ensure that students are afforded the broadest range of opportunities to reach their academic potential and thus become productive and contributing members of society. Opportunities are inclusive of, but not limited to, community-based programs and post-secondary options that focus on reading and mathematics strategies which ensure that each child is proficient at every grade level.

                           

Summer School 2013 Information Posted

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    East St. Louis School District 189 will host a Substitute Teacher Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 20 in the Board Room, 1005 State St., East St. Louis, IL 62201. Bring resume.

    East St. Louis Senior High School Graduation May 22 East St. Louis Senior High School will hold its annual graduation for the Class of 2013 at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium. In case of imclement weather, the graduation will be held in the gymnasium. A rain ticket will be needed.

     

Vivian Adams Pre-K Screening and Enrollment

Vivian Adams will begin accepting applications for new students enrolling into the Pre-K program.  Pre-K Summer Screenings will be held June 17-July 5.  Parents should stop by the main office to pick-up a registration packet.  Screening slots are filling up fast.

        Western Illinois University President Dr. Jack Thomas Speaks to East St. Louis Senior High School Students: Earlier this month, Western Illinois University President Dr. Jack Thomas paid a visit to students at East St. Louis Senior High School to discuss the importance of education. Dr. Thomas is Western Illinois’ first African-American president. His trip will rekindle a relationship the district previously had with Western to recruit District 189 students in all areas.

  From Far Right: Western Illinois University President Dr. Jack Thomas, WIU and East St. Louis District 189 Alumnus Tye Taylor, Vice President Brad Bainter, and WIU Head Football Coach Bob Nelson.

      Three East St. Louis School District 189 Schools Recognized for Exemplary Performance The Illinois State Board of Education announced in late January that three schools within the district made the 2012 Honor Roll: John M.D. Brown Elementary School, A.M. Jackson Math and Science Academy and James Avant Elementary School. Brown and Jackson each received the Spotlight Schools award for 2012. Brown also earned an Academic Excellence Award for 2012. Avant Elementary earned the state’s Academic Improvement Award. All students and teachers from those schools will receive certificates to honor their achievement. Honor Roll  

                  Superintendent's Update: Teacher Evaluation in East St. Louis School District 189 for 2013-14 East St. Louis will be one of the first districts in our region to pilot the new system. Teacher Evaluation