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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 the community.
Knights Basketball 2022 Schedule
3-15-2022 5:00 @ Avant
3-17-2022 5:00 vs Bush
3-24-2022 5:00 @ Dunbar
4-7-2022 5:00 vs Dunbar
4-12-2022 5:00 @ Bush
4-14-2022 5:00 @ Officer
4-20-2022 5:00 vs Avant
4-25-2022 5:00 vs Officer
5-3-2022 TBD District 189 Tournament
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!
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East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Football Team Vs Belleville West Maroons
The East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Football Team will be facing the Belleville West Maroons this Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now through the GoFans system. No outside food or drinks are allowed. No reentry. Click read more to access the link to purchase tickets.
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Board Member Consolidated Election
Three seats on our seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 4, 2023 consolidated election. Check details here about who is eligible to run and key deadlines for the process.
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Key Back to School Information
School began August 15, 2022! Please carefully read key details such as information about school uniforms and supplies as well as calendar details here. Please note - every Wednesday is an early release day by one hour!
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Return to Learn Plan & ESSER III Plan
Please review our Return to Learn Plan and ESSER III Plan. We value the feedback received from students, parents and community stakeholders.
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Join Our Team!
East St. Louis School District 189 may have the perfect career opportunity for you! Check out our current job openings on our website. School District 189 offers: * Competitive pay! *Best insurance benefits! *Higher pay with experience! *One-time stipend for teachers hired in the areas of math, science or foreign language!
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East St. Louis School District 189's Discipline Improvement Plan
East St. Louis School District 189 has worked diligently to develop a discipline improvement plan. Please click the read more link to access the document.
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COVID Data Dashboard, Weekly COVID Testing and Test To Stay Program
Check here for the COVID Data Dashboard. School District 189 is participating in the Test to Stay program in partnership with the CDC, IDPH, and East Side Health District. The SHIELD Illinois saliva-based PCR test is also available weekly to test students or staff for COVID to promote a safe learning environment.
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Help Is Available
Many of us may need additional emotional or mental health support. Help is available.
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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.
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SHINE189 Newsletter
Be sure to review the SHINE189 Newsletter. Inside, you will find many highlights of stellar students, terrific teachers, achieving administrators, spectacular staff, pivotal programs and nifty news notices!
