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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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Notice of Board Member Vacancy
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER VACANCY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 10-10 of the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-10) and Board of Education Policy No. 2:70, the Board of Education of East St. Louis School District Number 189, St. Clair County, Illinois (School District) is accepting applications to fill the vacancy
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Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Parents, we need your voice! Ask school staff how to participate. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey can be completed starting January 24, 2023.
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Join Us for the Key Communicator Network (virtual) Meeting
Key Communicator Network (KCN) meetings are the best opportunity for parents and community members to have an open dialogue with the Superintendent and Cabinet members regarding questions, concerns, or recommendations they have. KCN participants will also hear updates about what is new at School District 189. You are invited to join us!
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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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Board Member Consolidated Election
Three (3) seats on our seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election. To be eligible to serve, one must be, on the date of election, a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or over, a registered voter, and a resident of the State of Illinois and the East St. Louis School District for at least one year immediately preceding the election.
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SHINE189 Newsletter
Be sure to review the current SHINE189 Newsletter. Inside, you will find many highlights of stellar students, terrific teachers, achieving administrators, spectacular staff, pivotal programs and nifty news notices!
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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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eLearning, Return to Learn, & ESSER III Plans
Please review our eLearning, Return to Learn and ESSER III Plans. We value the feedback received from students, parents and community stakeholders.
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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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Safety Message
The East St. Louis School District is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of all students, staff, and school visitors on a daily basis. Click here to read about existing safety and security measures we have in place.
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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.
