East St. Louis School District 189 Invites You to the Key Communicator Meeting

Dear Friend of School District 189, Please join us for the upcoming virtual Key Communicator Network (KCN) meeting and help spread the word! Key Communicator Network Wednesday, October 20 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom. Please click read more for additional information.

Notice of Public Hearing for October 19, 2021

Greetings East St. Louis School District 189 Parents, Guardians, and Students, There will be a public hearing on October 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., to discuss a proposed e-learning program within the district. Please click read more to access the notice which provides information about the public hearing and how you can participate. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Medical Compliance Deadline is October 15, 2021

All East St. Louis School District 189 students must meet the medical compliance rules by October 15th. Students must have a current physical and immunization record on file on or before this deadline in order to return to school. If your child needs medical attention to be compliant, a letter would have been mailed or a phone call from the nurse would have occured with the details. Thank you for your cooperation!

Technology Support Available for Students, Parents and Caregivers

Students, Parents, and Caregivers who are in need of technical assistance with their district devices and programs can reach out to the Technology Team through the Tech Support Line, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.

COVID Data Dashboard & Onsite COVID Testing

Check here for the COVID Data Dashboard. The SHIELD Illinois saliva-based PCR test will be used weekly to test students for COVID. It is a highly sensitive test that identifies those who are asymptomatic carriers of the virus. Results are provided in less than 24 hours to promote a safe learning environment.

East St. Louis School District 189 is Hiring Substitute Teachers!

East St. Louis School District 189 is seeking qualified candidates to hire as Substitute Teachers in the district. Interested candidates must have an appropriate State of Illinois Substitute Teaching License and must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

COVID-Related Notices

Thank you to all our students, staff, parents, and health partners at East Side Health District for working together to keep our campuses safe. If a COVID case is identified, it is East Side Health District (not School District 189) that determines who needs to quarantine and for how long. Review details here about COVID messages, quarantines, COVID testing, staff vaccinations and more.

Return to Learn Plan

Please review our Return to Learn Plan. Feedback is requested from students, parents and community stakeholders via survey by 8/13/2021.

SHINE189 Newsletter

Be sure to review the SHINE189 Newsletter for School Year 2020-2021. Inside, you will find many highlights of stellar students, terrific teachers, achieving administrators, spectacular staff, pivotal programs and nifty news notices!

Now enrolling for preschool!

Do you have a preschooler ages 3 to-5 or know of a family with a young child? We are now accepting new preschool student enrollment for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.

Join our Team!

East St. Louis School District 189 may have the perfect career opportunity for you! Check out our current job openings. Apply here!

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.