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Building on East St. Louis Arts Legacy
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded District 189 and its community partners a $75,000 grant to educate more than 700 students about the rich artistic history of East St. Louis -- and help them discover their own talent. Called East St. Louis Performs, the partnership includes the Katherine Dunham Center, Sunshine Cultural Arts Center, House of Miles, East St. Louis Housing Authority, Catholic Urban Programs - Griffin Center, Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, Sinai Family Life Center, Christian Activity Center and the SIUE East St. Louis Center.
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District 189 to Join Great American ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
East St. Louis District 189 staff and students will join schools across the country Thursday, Oct. 19 by participating in the Great American ShakeOut earthquake preparedness program. The Great ShakeOut drill centers around the drop, cover and hold on actions: Drop down to the ground, take cover under a table or other piece of heavy furniture, and then hold on until the shaking stops.
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SHINE 189
Please review the first volume of School District 189's SHINE 189 newsletter! This communications tool will be released quarterly and is focused on Supporting, Helping, Inspiring, Next-Level Educators.
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Nutrition Updates
Learn more about Breakfast After the Bell, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and new laws regarding allowable food and beverages on school campuses.
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School Supply List and Uniform Information
School begins August 17! Please access the school supply lists and uniform information for details. Students should be prepared to participate in learning and complete assignments with the proper materials.
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Students in the C/O 2017 Get Running Start on College Education
High school students earning an associate’s degree at the same time they completed their high school diploma.
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Committed to Excellence - August 2017
We are blessed to be chosen to work with our community’s most precious resource, our children. They depend on us to provide them with a high-quality education in spite of every adversity we face. For children, education is the gateway to opportunity, the pathway to the future and their ticket to the middle class.
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Finish Strong - April 2017
The school year will soon be coming to a close. It is hard to believe that most of the school year is already completed. There have been many great experiences and successes during this time. Four high school students will be graduating with their high school diploma and their associate’s degree from SWIC through the Running Start program.
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Reflections on Excellence - December 2016
At the close of a calendar year, it is customary to reflect on our successes and challenges.
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True Grit: The Predictor of Excellence - September 2016
As staff, teachers and administrators, we must be ever mindful about the importance of grit in our work. Educating children is a long-term investment of our time, skills, creativity and work ethic.
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Volunteers Welcome Students Back to School
Their message to students was clear: education matters and you matter.
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Youth Employment
Community Youth Employment Program (CYEP) has hired 150 School District 189 high school students to work in East St. Louis and surrounding communities.
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Partnerships for Nutrition and Wellness
School District 189 is working in partnership with Chartwells Food Service and the University of Illinois Extension to improve nutrition and food services.
