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East St. Louis School District 189 extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the tragic loss of life that occurred in our community over the weekend.
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East St. Louis School District 189 is hosting the Summer Food Program now through July 31st to ensure free meals are provided to all children (ages 18 and under) during the summer. Free breakfast and lunch are available, Monday through Friday, at multiple school locations.
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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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Mrs. Meonshai Houston, 4th Grade Teacher at Annette Officer Elementary, named one of 30 teacher finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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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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East St. Louis Flyers capture the IHSA Class 3A State Championship with a 52–46 victory over Deerfield.
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School District 189 celebrates Our ISBE Those Who Excel Honorees.
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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!