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MISSION
To cultivate the potential in every student to thrive as a global citizen by inspiring a love of learning and civic engagement, by challenging and supporting every student to achieve academic excellence, and by embracing the full richness of our community.
Illinois Report Card-ESTL SD 189
VISION
Students in East St. Louis School District 189 are supported physically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and nurturing environment to achieve academic success that prepares them for college, the workforce, and citizenship in the 21st century.
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It's official! Each of our elementary schools in the East St Louis School District are rated COMMENDABLE by the Illinois State Board of Education! Our School District 189 students and staff continue to grow and seek excellence in everything! Check out school data details on the Illinois Report Card.
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Parents and students can download the optional mobile app called "Versatrans My Stop" to track the school bus location and projected arrival from your smartphone. The app displays the actual location of the school bus utilizing GPS technology. It updates and adjusts the scheduled arrival time as the bus travels along the route. It also will show if the school bus has already passed the assigned stop.
Fast Facts
1:1
Computer to Student Ratio
$15.6 Million
Class of 2024 Scholarships
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Gold Circle of Quality
Preschool
6
Commendable Schools