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

First Day of School: August 15, 2019

The first day of school will be Thursday, August 15, 2019. We look forward to the start of a new school year and empowering excellence! Here is key information to help you prepare for school year 2019-2020., including school supply lists, uniform information, bus reminders, bell schedule and more.

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Come Volunteer With Us - Explore Tutoring

Have you thought about volunteering? Join us September 18 for the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Kick-Off celebration! The Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers to serve with 1 elementary student for 1 hour a week. We train you and provide you with supports to be a successful tutor!

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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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SHINE 189 Volume 5

You don't want to miss the June volume of School District 189's SHINE 189 newsletter! This periodic communications tool is focused on Supporting, Helping, Inspiring, Next-Level Educators. Learn about our amazing Class of 2019 graduates. Collectively, they have earned over $12.7 million in college scholarships. Of the 246 graduates, 7 also earned their associate's degree, 75 earned college credits and 19 earned industry-recognized certifications. This issue also highlights the phenomenal Teacher Residency Program (which has produced 12 outstanding new teachers) and the district's new HiSET program to increase access to high school graduation!

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Student Academic Growth

Student academic performance in East St. Louis School District 189 is continuously improving and is near meeting national expectations according to the results of an analysis of five years of Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test data. See full State of the District report.

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Nutrition Updates

Learn more about Breakfast After the Bell, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and new laws regarding allowable food and beverages on school campuses.

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