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District 189 School Enrollment / Registration Application

Now enrolling new students at the Family and Community Engagement Center:

2024-2025 New Student Registration Application

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW AND ON THE NEXT PAGE BEFORE CALLING FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

Once you have collected all of the documents listed below, please call the number below or email the person who is responsible for your child(s) grade level to complete the enrollment process.

A RECORDS REQUEST FORM must be complete for students that are transferring from another district.

Rhonda Jones - Grades K-8th - 618-646-3130 - 401 Katherine Dunham rhonda.jones@estl189.com
Applications are available Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Vickie Fair - Grades 9th-12th - 618-646-3444 - 4901 State Street vickie.fair@estl189.com

Note: Kindergartners should be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 to begin Kindergarten in District 189.

Kindergarten students who are not registered by August 1 may have a delay in bus transportation, so register early!

***DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION***

The following items are REQUIRED to complete enrollment in School District 189:

______Original State Certified Birth Certificate - NOT THE ONE WITH THE BABY'S FOOTPRINTS. WE NEED THE OFFICIAL COPY WITH THE SEAL.

______Valid Driver’s License or Valid State ID

Proof of Residency - ONLY two of these are required with your name on it:

______Ameren Illinois - MUST BE CURRENT

______Illinois American Water - MUST BE CURRENT

______Occupancy Permit

______Lease

______Mortgage Statement

______Property Deed

Medical Information:

______ Current or most recent physical with immunization record(s)

______ Dental Exam (Appointment cards or letters will be accepted. NO verbal appointments).

______ Eye Exam * (Appointment cards will be accepted. NO verbal appointments). *The eye exam must be done by an eye doctor and not a medical doctor.

ALL of the above exams MUST be on the State of Illinois REQUIRED FORMS and not any other state forms. This includes students transferring into the District from any other state. NO EXCEPTIONS. WE HAVE THE FORMS IN THE OFFICE.

______ If a student has an IEP, the parent will have to complete a SPED Transfer Form that is included with this application. Student(s) 12 and older must sign the SPED form too.

Additional Notes:

If you are living with someone who is a resident in School District 189, they will need to come in with you to register your child.

If you have custody of the student and are a resident of School District 189, you must bring proof of guardianship.

If you are renting in the School District 189 area and do not have a lease, a) your landlord must come with you to verify your lease agreement and b) the landlord will need to bring proof of ownership of the property.

If your child does not have a number, please contact the Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213. Under federal law, however, East St. Louis School District 189 will enroll your child even if he or she does not have a Social Security number.

Return to Learn Plan

Please review the District’s Return to Learn Plan available in English and Spanish. It is also available for review on the school district’s website.

School Year 2022-2023 Return to Learn Plan

District's Return to Learn Plan-Spanish

Immunization Records

East St. Louis School District 189 follows the mandates of the Illinois Department of Public Health with regards to required immunizations for our students.

Students entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades, and new students to the district must present proof of the required state of Illinois physical examination and immunizations. All students are expected to be in medical compliance prior to beginning school.

The Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health encourage all individuals ages 12+ to become vaccinated against COVID-19. Please read this letter from the Illinois State Board of Education that provides clarity about the COVID-19 vaccine for parents. ISBE Letter to Parents

Uniform Information

School uniforms for students in preschool through grade 8 are as follows: · Navy blue, khaki or black: Slacks, skirts, jumpers or shorts · White, black, navy blue or powder blue: Shirts/blouses · Closed-toe shoes with backing (any color) High school students are NOT required to wear a school uniform, but they must adhere to the Dress Code, which can be reviewed in section 6.20 of the Student Handbook, here: SY 25 Student Handbook

School Supply Lists

Only CLEAR BACKPACKS are allowed at all School District 189 campuses. Alternatively, students may use binders. Clear backpacks are available for purchase from a number of retailers, including Personal Touch Boutique in East St. Louis, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and others.

Please see the School Supply Lists:

SY 2024-2025 School Supply Lists

School Calendar

Please review the School Year 2024-2025 Calendar for key information about when school is in session or on break. Every Wednesday is an early release by one hour.

Bell Schedule

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

VIVIAN ADAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (Pre-K): School Starts: 9:00 am Dismissal: 3:30 pm