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Your Vote Matters!
Mason Clark Middle School's Beta Club Members created an inspirational video about the importance of your vote. Please view the video by clicking read more but more importantly vote!
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Virtual
Parents - mark your calendars to participate in virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences October 29 and 30. Stay tuned for details from your child's teacher and school. Students are not in school on October 30.
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2nd Quarter Instructional Plan
School District 189 will remain in Remote Learning to begin the second quarter (October 19, 2020). Please read more to access an important message from Superintendent Culver about East St. Louis School District 189's 2nd Quarter Instructional Plan.
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David Kober, Teacher, Mixes STEM and Play in PE Class
David Kober, a PreK - 4th grade PE teacher at our very own Katie Harper Wright Elementary has embraced the challenge of getting his students physically active from home and is exploring new and creative ways to incorporate movement into virtual classes.
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Now enrolling for 21st Century Programming!
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program is recruiting students in grades 2-12 to participate in after-school programming.
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Board Member Consolidated Election
Four seats on our seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 6, 2021 consolidated election. Check details here about who is eligible to run and key deadlines for the process.
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Technology Guide for Students and Parents
Please click here to access resources to help your family navigate technology being used by School District 189.
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Back to School 2020-2021 Details
School will begin for students on Monday, August 17, 2020 with REMOTE LEARNING at least through Friday, October 16, 2020 (the first quarter) to support the safety of our students, staff and families. Read details about the Remote Learning plan and the Hybrid model to be used when community conditions are safer. FAQ found here.
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Grab and Go Student Meals
School District 189 provides Grab & Go meals Monday-Friday from 10am-Noon to students enrolled in the district. Get yours at: - All 10 schools - Christian Activity Center - Mt. Sinai Family Life Center - Mobile Routes
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Child Care and Community Learning Centers
School District 189 recognizes that closed schools create a hardship for families. Check here for information about community resources including child care and open community centers.
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Messages to Staff for Return to School and Safety
Review detailed communications to all staff regarding back to school preparations and safety amid COVID-19.
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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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Reaching Up and Reaching Out
This pandemic requires us to pivot our work - to readjust. We have had to think outside the box and unleash our creativity. All of us - district leaders, building principals, classroom teachers, coaches, support staff, students and parents - have been adapting to the changing conditions. The current crisis has altered the fabric of how we teach, how we support our students, how we learn and how we connect with each other. You need to know that your commitment, perseverance, grit and tenacity have not gone unnoticed. Your professionalism, adaptability, flexibility, passion and positive attitude have been extremely critical as we continue to provide our students with a high quality education, nutritious meals and social emotional support. This is a time to reach up and reach out.
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Superintendent's Message on Racial Injustice
The nation is unraveling, deeply saddened and devastated by the killing of yet another black man. George Floyd’s brutal and senseless murder is the latest in a continuous tide of deaths caused by police brutality and indifference. His name is now added to a growing list including Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin and many other unarmed black people who have been killed because of overly aggressive behaviors of police officers or vigilantes across our nation. This trend has continued because the criminal justice system has allowed the human rights of the victims to be grotesquely violated without significant consequences. Feelings of outrage, shock, despair, and heartbreak cannot begin to express the deep range of emotions that most of us have experienced during this painful time.
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Rise Above the Urge to Quit - FEBRUARY 2020
The challenges of the first semester took a lot of effort to overcome and caused some of us to grow weary. It is imperative that we replenish the drive, energy, and enthusiasm we exhibited at the beginning of the school year. If you are truly committed to empowering excellence, you will resist the temptation to become lackadaisical during times of fatigue or adversity.
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Eagle or Oyster? - AUGUST 2019
School has begun and we are off to a great start! As we embark upon this school year, I am reminded of the story of the eagle and the oyster. I encourage you to read the passages below and find some “golden nuggets.”
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Level Up to Excellence - January 2019
Are we demanding enough from ourselves and our students? High expectations are critical to our success and the success of our students. What is success? Success is typically defined as the accomplishment of one’s goals. To attain success, we must have the ability to move from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.
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The Power of Belief - March 2018
Our thoughts are one of the most powerful tools we possess. The self-talk we do in our minds will motivate or minimize our actions. I know firsthand that life shrinks or expands in proportion to our beliefs, courage and expectations. In District 189, we are committed to excellence. This frame of thinking has led to intentional, focused hard work. The fruits of our labor are becoming more evident.
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Spirit of Giving - December 2017
As we approach the holiday season, it is a perfect time to reflect and be thankful for the wonderful blessings that come our way. The spirit of giving is all around us. It is amazing that with all the responsibilities you have, many of you go above and beyond the call of duty to meet the needs of our students. I would like to recognize a few of those major giving initiatives.
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Progress on the Path - December 2017
District 189 is making progress. The annual Illinois Report Card shows our students are making real academic gains that are leading to improved graduation rates, college readiness, college enrollment and persistence.
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Committed to Excellence - August 2017
We are blessed to be chosen to work with our community’s most precious resource, our children. They depend on us to provide them with a high-quality education in spite of every adversity we face. For children, education is the gateway to opportunity, the pathway to the future and their ticket to the middle class.
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Finish Strong - April 2017
The school year will soon be coming to a close. It is hard to believe that most of the school year is already completed. There have been many great experiences and successes during this time. Four high school students will be graduating with their high school diploma and their associate’s degree from SWIC through the Running Start program.
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Reflections on Excellence - December 2016
At the close of a calendar year, it is customary to reflect on our successes and challenges. Reflection is a crucial habit to ensure continuous improvement. A commitment to excellence requires us to never settle for low quality, mediocrity or poor performance. On our journey toward excellence and greatness, we should celebrate our successes; however, we must not be content until we reach our destination.
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True Grit: The Predictor of Excellence - September 2016
As staff, teachers and administrators, we must be ever mindful about the importance of grit in our work. Educating children is a long-term investment of our time, skills, creativity and work ethic.
