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State-Recognized Commendable School
Mission & Vision
About Us
Mission:
“Laying the foundation for college and career readiness with a commitment to academic excellence through reasoning, resilience, and responsibility.”
Vision:
We have high standards and expectations for all students. Our students feel comfortable learning and taking risks within the classroom.
News & Announcements
![Spectator Guidelines for Home Games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757685818/estl189com/eyu4bopeiip2gfyom8ax/2025HSHomeGameSpectatorRulesFlyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757685818/estl189com/eyu4bopeiip2gfyom8ax/2025HSHomeGameSpectatorRulesFlyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757685818/estl189com/eyu4bopeiip2gfyom8ax/2025HSHomeGameSpectatorRulesFlyer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757685818/estl189com/eyu4bopeiip2gfyom8ax/2025HSHomeGameSpectatorRulesFlyer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757685818/estl189com/eyu4bopeiip2gfyom8ax/2025HSHomeGameSpectatorRulesFlyer.png","width":1545}])
Please take a moment to review our spectator guidelines for home games.
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East St. Louis School District 189 is seeking proposals from Illinois qualified and reliable third-party transportation vendors to support safe, timely, and consistent student transportation across the district.
![Vivian Adams and Wright Preschool Programs Receive Gold Circle of Quality]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684132884/estl189com/aqaxegypmszykue5memv/ExceleRateGoldCirclepic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684132884/estl189com/aqaxegypmszykue5memv/ExceleRateGoldCirclepic.jpg","width":429}])
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!
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Student School Supply Lists Can be Found Here
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Our district provides Chromebooks to all students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 to support learning beyond the classroom.
![Wrestler Makes History as IHSA Wrestling Champion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":1059}])
East St. Louis Senior High School senior Pierre Walton has cemented his place in history, claiming the 2025 IHSA Wrestling Championship in Class 2A (165-pound weight class).
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“We are making meaningful progress toward our goals,” said East St. Louis School District 189 Superintendent Arthur R. Culver. “I commend our school leaders, educators, support staff, and especially our outstanding students and their families. Their hard work and commitment to excellence continue to drive improvements in numerous indicators of student success.”
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By The Numbers
18.2:1
Class Size
407
Striving Students
102
Synergistic Staff
21
Clubs, Activites & Sports