School Bus Tracking App

Parents and students can download the optional mobile app called "Versatrans My Stop" to track the school bus location and projected arrival from your smartphone. The app displays the actual location of the school bus utilizing GPS technology. It updates and adjusts the scheduled arrival time as the bus travels along the route. It also will show if the school bus has already passed the assigned stop.

School Report Card Info & Updates

Our students continue to experience academic growth coming out of the pandemic and are outpacing the academic growth of most comparable school districts across Illinois. We are currently on track to meet/exceed our reading growth goals on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) by the year 2025. Additionally, our schools have improved quality and student success indicators. District 189 now has 6 of our 9 schools recognized as “Commendable” by the State Board of Education. While there are reasons to celebrate, we recognize work must continue to ensure all schools and special populations are rated as “Commendable” or “Exemplary.”

East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Football Team Earns Class 6A State Runner-Up Title

Flyers Nation: The East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Football Team competed in the IHSA 6A State Championship Game against Cary Grove High School in the final leg of an amazing season. The team worked hard on and off the field; ultimately earning the runner-up title.

Home Game Spectator Rules

Fans, please take note of these spectator rules that apply for all home athletic events. Ensuring safe athletic events is a priority for the East St. Louis School District. Please note that no bags or purses (including clear bags) are allowed into the stadium or gyms.

Join Our Team!

East St. Louis School District 189 may have the perfect career opportunity for you! Join our team of exceptional educators and support staff!

East St. Louis School District 189 Teacher Bestowed the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year Award from Illinois State Board of Education

Briana Morales from Gordon Bush Alternative School in East St. Louis School District 189 has been named the 2023 Southwest Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Out of almost 500 applicants, Briana Morales was selected for this honor because of the positive impact she makes with vulnerable students, her dedication to personalized, competency-based education, her passion for educational research and policy development, as well as her commitment to supporting colleagues and future educators through Affinity Groups and more.

SHINE189 Newsletter

Be sure to review the current SHINE189 Newsletter. Inside, you will find many highlights of stellar students, terrific teachers, achieving administrators, spectacular staff, pivotal programs and nifty news notices!

Help Is Available

Many of us may need additional emotional or mental health support. Help is available.

Información de Emergencia para Familias

Recursos para estudiantes de inglés

East St. Louis School District 189's Discipline Improvement Plan

East St. Louis School District 189 has worked diligently to develop a discipline improvement plan. Please click the read more link to access the document.

eLearning, Return to Learn, & ESSER III Plans

Please review our eLearning, Return to Learn and ESSER III Plans. We value the feedback received from students, parents and community stakeholders.

Need Help? Resources for You

There are resources available to those needing assistance now during the COVID-19 pandemic – anything from where to find food and childcare support to numbers for County Health Departments and mental health and counseling hotlines.