WELCOME TO JAMES AVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  •  James Avant is located in East St. Louis, Illinois and serves the communities of Washington Park and Caseyville.

    We serve a diverse population of students consisting of African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics, as well as Special Services students in Kindergarten - 5th grade. We are a school that strives to service the whole student’s needs in our care.  

    Please continue to visit our website as we add new information and features to connect with students, staff, teachers, parents, and community.

    OUR MISSION:

    The Mission of James Avant Elementary School is to provide all students with a safe and nurturing learning environment that fosters a rigorous and diverse core curriculum in every classroom.

     

    OUR CORE VALUES: 

    We believe all children can learn through differentiated instruction.

    We value every student at James Avant Elementary School.

    We value a safe, supportive, stimulating and care environment.

    We believe that every student can achieve EXCELLENCE AND GREATNESS.

    We value our partnership with parents, community, teachers and the entire James Avant Elementary Family.

    JAMES AVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS BUILDING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE!!

     

    OUR MOTTO:

    THUNDERCATS  Stay READY

    Respect yourself and others around you.

    Excellence is the expectation.

    Always cooperate with teachers, staff and fellow students at all times.

    Dress properly with pride in your school uniform.

    You are responsible for YOU!!!

     

     

Featured News and Headlines

  • School District 189 cancels participation in the East St. Louis Walk and Rally Against Violence

    Due to concerns for the safety of our students and staff, School District 189 has decided not to participate in the East St. Louis Walk and Rally Against Violence scheduled for May 31st.

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  • Notice of Public Budget Hearings

    Notice of Public Budget Hearings: You are invited to join the School District 189 Public Budget Hearing on June 18, 2019 at 5:45 PM in the Board of Education building. Click "read more" below to view the formal announcements.

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  • Message to Graduates - May 2019

    To the Class of 2019: I am honored to have been your Superintendent and I wish you the best in your future endeavors. I stand proud as I reflect on the Class of 2019’s accomplishments. Your hard work, along with your school, your family and your community, have shaped you to be prepared for a specific purpose. While we celebrate the milestone of your high school graduation, I encourage you to remember this is not the end. This is the beginning of a critical chapter in the story of your life.

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  • 2019 Summer School

    School District 189 is offering enrichment and remediation opportunities this summer, including traditional summer school, summer tech camps and 21st century programs. Offerings are June 5-28, 2019. Breakfast, lunch & transportation are provided.

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  • Summer Meals

    Breakfast and lunch will be available for all children and youth in the East St. Louis School District community this summer through July 31st! FREE breakfast and lunch is available, Monday through Friday, at these school locations...

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  • Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment

    Join us! Kindergarten and all new student enrollment is held at the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center.

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  • Recruiting & Hiring for 2019-2020

    East St. Louis School District 189 is looking for high-quality teachers, administrators and support staff to help our students get the best education possible. If you are committed to excellence, School District 189 is the team to join! Come to our Recruitment Fair on June 12 from 9am-Noon at the Board of Education building.

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  • Urban Ed Teacher Residency Program

    District 189 is seeking talented, committed individuals to join our Urban Ed Teacher Residency Program. The intensive and supportive program will develop highly effective teachers through a yearlong, residency-based training model. Urban Ed residents serve full time, receive a $30,000 stipend and obtain a Master's degree in Education. This 1 year program will prepare teacher residents to become quality teachers and ensure they are culturally and pedagogically prepared for success in the classroom. Apply now at: https://goo.gl/forms/bi7xrX6diwiHvJGa2

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  • Grief & Social Emotional Supports

    The past few months have presented several tragedies that have deeply affected the East St. Louis School District family. We have experienced the loss of several student deaths during this time. Individually, each of these losses fills our community with sorrow. Combined, along with other losses of staff, students and former students in the past year, make a deeply profound impact.

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