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East St Louis School District 189 has launched a 24/7 mental health support line for our school community called ReachOut.
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East St. Louis School District 189 families are encouraged to review the School Year 2027 bell schedule and important early release dates. Students will be dismissed one hour early every Wednesday.
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Our students need YOU! We’re looking for caring, dependable people to join the team of Illinois Central Bus Company as school bus drivers serving East St. Louis School District 189 students.
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At East St. Louis School District 189, our dress code reflects our core mission and vision by fostering a safe, supportive environment that balances individual self-expression with professional preparation.
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New Leadership at Mason Clark Middle School and Bush Alternative Center
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As promised to our families in 2026, East St. Louis School District 189 is applying for School Year 2027 funding through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program.
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Welcome Back to East St. Louis School District 189 | 2026–2027 School Year
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Monday, August 10, 2026
DISTRICT WEBSITE: www.estl189.com
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @estl189
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East St. Louis School District 189 marked a major milestone in student opportunity and workforce development with the groundbreaking of its $17.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility expansion at East St. Louis Senior High School.
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A growing number of students at East St. Louis Senior High School are taking bold steps toward their future by qualifying to attend Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) full-time while still in high school.
After recently completing the ACCUPLACER exam, a new group of students (see attached photo) has qualified — an opportunity that allows them to earn college credit and accelerate their path to a degree.
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Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center and Dr. Katie Harper Wright Preschool early learning programs have earned the Gold Circle of Quality – the highest distinction awarded by ExceleRate Illinois!