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Welcome
Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary school is based in East Saint Louis, Illinois. We serve elementary school students from 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.
Katie Wright COVID-19 School Updates.
Katie Wright is using Google Classroom and Class Dojo for e-learning and communication between staff and students and parents.
Please download the Class Dojo app or visit the website to connect to your teacher.
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Class of 2020 Graduation
The Class of 2020 virtual graduation ceremony will be publicly shared with families and the community on June 1, 2020 on the school district website, www.estl189.com. To honor our graduates, we will provide each with a keepsake graduation video. The ceremony video includes all graduates from the Class of 2020 and the graduation speeches. We wish our Class of 2020 the best
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Summer School
Many families across our school district are concerned about their child’s readiness for the beginning of the next school year. To prepare students for the next grade level, we are offering remote summer learning opportunities for K-12 students.
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2019-2020 Budget Amendments
2019-2020 Budget Amendment! Public Hearing on June 16, 2020. To be held virtually. See the attachment for details.
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Contact Info During School Closure
Are you trying to reach your child's teacher or school principal during school closure? This list provides principal emails and phone numbers for you to use. If you have general questions and don't know who to start with, email questions@estl189.com for help.
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Grab and Go Student Meals on Wheels
Grab and go meals are provided during school closure. Meals available 10am-Noon, Monday-Friday, at our nine K-12 schools and at participating centers. Brief mobile stops also provide Grab and Go meals. Meals include one day of breakfast and lunch provided in one bag and are to be picked up then taken home to eat. Meals may be picked up by students or guradians.
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Remote Learning Plan
In response to Illinois State Board of Education's recommendations and in accordance with Illinois State Governor JB Pritzker's executive orders, District 189 and IFT Local 1220 have developed a Remote Learning Plan to meet learning needs and ensure future academic success for all students during this unprecedented school closure.
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Ed Resources During School Closure
Families, students, leaders, teachers and staff are concerned anytime students are away from school for an extended period of time. For this reason, the Curriculum and Student Support Services departments have compiled a list of resources and websites for students and their families to engage in learning activities. Please use the links provided and activities shared by teachers to keep students engaged in academic and social-emotional activities during our school closure.
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Student Chromebook Support
All 1st-12th grade students were required to pick up school-issued chromebooks from the school they attend to continue their learning during this mandated school closure. Learning activities are available on our website and have been distributed by teachers. These chromebooks will allow students access to the Clever Portal, Google Classroom and other educational resources in order to keep up with essential coursework from home. If you did not pickup a chromebook, please contact your child's school principal to discuss options. If you have tech difficulties, contact your school principal.
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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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Spring 2020 School Closure
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced schools will remain closed and that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through the end of this school year to slow the spread of COVID-19. During this time, at-home learning will continue. Our schools’ commitment to learning and education will remain open and learning will continue for all students - just through a different format. Our teachers, administrators and support staff are fully engaged and willing to take on this new challenge and push forward with remote learning, engaging with students and continuing with our food distribution program.
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All Coronavirus-Related Communication
The health and safety of our students is our top priority. Please read notices to families and staff about COVID-19 and access links to trusted state and federal sites for current information. School closure begins Monday, March 16, 2020 for students. CHECK INFO FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES.
