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Welcome
Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary school is based in East Saint Louis, Illinois. We serve elementary school students from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th grade.
Please continue to visit our website as we add new information and features to connect with students, staff, teachers, parents, and community.
Virtual Open House Links
All parents, please log in to the Administration/Office Google Meet Link FIRST.
Social Work & Special Services
4th Grade Collins/Wilkes/Jones
Virtual Learning
Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary is doing virtual learning to start the 2020-2021 school year. Students need a Chromebook for virtual learning.
Please stop by the school to pick up your child's grade level resources so they can begin their learning!
Students should login every day.
Please sign up for Class Dojo
If you have not signed up for Class Dojo yet, please do. Class Dojo is the best way to communicate with your teacher and the school!
Featured News and Headlines
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Transitions to In-Person Instruction
Please see detailed communications regarding the tentative schedule for some students to return to in-person instruction beginning in March 2021.
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Notice of Board of Education Member Vacancy
School District 189 is accepting applications to fill a vacancy resulting from the resignation of one of our Board of Education members. Eligible and interested applicants must complete the application and turn it in by 12:00 p.m. on January 19, 2021.
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Find Your Next Job in K-12 Education
Please register for the Educationweek Virtual Career Fair scheduled for January 28th to chat with recruiters from East St. Louis School District 189, who is actively hiring. Get your next job lined up quickly and easily!
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Grab and Go Student Meals
School District 189 provides Grab & Go meals Monday-Friday from 10am-Noon to students enrolled in the district. The daily bag includes breakfast, lunch, snack and supper! Get yours at: - All 10 schools - Several Community Centers - Mobile Routes. Look for the school bus!
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School/Parent Compact
All School District 189 students and parent/guardian are required to complete the Student Compact. Click here for more details.
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Technology Guide for Students and Parents
Please click here to access resources to help your family navigate technology being used by School District 189. Having technical difficulties? Contact the Tech Helpline at 618-646-3322 or email parentsupportcenter@estl189.com
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2nd Quarter Instructional Plan
School District 189 will remain in Remote Learning to begin the second quarter (October 19, 2020). Please read more to access an important message from Superintendent Culver about East St. Louis School District 189's 2nd Quarter Instructional Plan.
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Board Member Consolidated Election
Four seats on our seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 6, 2021 consolidated election. Check details here about who is eligible to run and key deadlines for the process.
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Back to School 2020-2021 Details
School will begin for students on Monday, August 17, 2020 with REMOTE LEARNING at least through Friday, October 16, 2020 (the first quarter) to support the safety of our students, staff and families. Read details about the Remote Learning plan and the Hybrid model to be used when community conditions are safer. FAQ found here.
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Child Care and Community Learning Centers
School District 189 recognizes that closed schools create a hardship for families. Check here for information about community resources including child care and open community centers.
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Messages to Staff for Return to School and Safety
Review detailed communications to all staff regarding back to school preparations and safety amid COVID-19.
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Need Help? Resources for You
There are resources available to those needing assistance now during the COVID-19 pandemic – anything from where to find food and childcare support to numbers for County Health Departments and mental health and counseling hotlines.