WELCOME TO JAMES AVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Avant is located in East St. Louis, Illinois and serves the communities of Washington Park and Caseyville.

We serve a diverse population of students consisting of African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics, as well as Special Services students in Kindergarten - 5th grade. We are a school that strives to service the whole student’s needs in our care.

Please continue to visit our website as we add new information and features to connect with students, staff, teachers, parents, and community.

OUR MISSION:

The Mission of James Avant Elementary School is to provide all students with a safe and nurturing learning environment that fosters a rigorous and diverse core curriculum in every classroom.

OUR CORE VALUES:

We believe all children can learn through differentiated instruction.

We value every student at James Avant Elementary School.

We value a safe, supportive, stimulating and care environment.

We believe that every student can achieve EXCELLENCE AND GREATNESS.

We value our partnership with parents, community, teachers and the entire James Avant Elementary Family.

JAMES AVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS BUILDING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE!!

OUR MOTTO:

THUNDERCATS Stay READY

Respect yourself and others around you.

Excellence is the expectation.

Always cooperate with teachers, staff and fellow students at all times.

Dress properly with pride in your school uniform.

You are responsible for YOU!!!

Featured News and Headlines

Independent Accreditation Review

East St. Louis School District 189 Receives Full Accreditation for Five Years! East St. Louis School District 189 has met the strong criteria for educational quality established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, an independent and international accreditation agency.

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SHINE 189 Volume 6

You don't want to miss the October volume of School District 189's SHINE 189 newsletter! This periodic communications tool is focused on Supporting, Helping, Inspiring, Next-Level Educators. Learn about our accreditation through the year 2024, Excellence Awardees, student highlights and other great updates about School District 189!

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Come Volunteer With Us - Explore Tutoring

Have you thought about volunteering? Join the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program! The Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers to serve with 1 elementary student for 1 hour a week. We train you and provide you with supports to be a successful tutor!

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Student Academic Growth

Student academic performance in East St. Louis School District 189 is continuously improving and is near meeting national expectations according to the results of an analysis of five years of Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test data. See full State of the District report.

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Nutrition Updates

Learn more about Breakfast After the Bell, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and new laws regarding allowable food and beverages on school campuses.

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