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District 189 School Enrollment / Registration Application

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

2025-2026 New Student Registration

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.

K-8 Registration Form

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!

EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRATION

PRESCHOOL enrollment and registration is by appointment only at the Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center (501 Katherine Dunham Place). Parents must make an appointment by calling 618-646-3290. Or you can complete the online version, here:

New Preschool Student Registration Forms:

English Version
Spanish Version

Returning Preschool Student Registration Forms:

English Version

Spanish Version

If you have questions regarding returning student registration, please contact your child's school. For details, refer to our SY26 Schools Directory.

***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 your child is currently enrolled in School District 189, you do not have to re-register but you must provide updated contact and emergency information and updated immunization records. This can be completed during the summer at the Family and Community Engagement Center (401 Katherine Dunham Place) or at your student's school orientation in August. Updated information must be collected by Monday, August 11th, the first day of school in 2026.

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.

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

District-Wide Dress Code - New this year!

Uniforms are no longer required but may be worn to school. This year, all students must adhere to the Dress Code. We encourage families to review the full list of Dress Code expectations outlined in section 6.20 of the Student Handbook, here: SY 26 Handbook. Below are a few examples of clothing items that are not allowed:

- Clothing with holes, rips, tears, and clothing that is otherwise poorly fitting, showing undergarments and/or skin may not be worn at school. Ripped pants or jeans are only allowed if leggings are used underneath to cover skin. No tank tops.

- The length of shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment. Students' skirt hems must come to the top of their knees. A two inch hem allowance will be granted provided the student is wearing black (solid color) tights, jeggings, or leggings. Skin-tight attire such as tube dresses, liquid pants, jeggings and leggings are not allowed to be worn alone.

- Pants or jeans must be worn at the waist so that undergarments and midriff skin are not visible. If a belt is needed to secure pants at the waist, it should be used.

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 2025-2026 School Supply Lists:

PK - Grade 4 School Supply List

Middle School School Supply List

High School School Supply List

School Calendar

The East St. Louis School District 189 SY25-26 District Approved Calendar contains key information about when school will be in session or on break for the full school year.

Bell Schedule

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

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