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School Mission Statement: “Dream Big”
More than anything we want all Stakeholders of W.Y.S.O.E. to:
D - Develop into future leaders through best practices and academic achievement
R - Respect themselves, staff and other adults through use of positive behavior strategies.
E - Engage in 21st century learning daily.
A - Aspire to accomplish future goals.
M - Maximize learning by working collaboratively with peers, staff, parents and the community.
School Vision: “We Operate in the Spirit of Excellence”
School Motto: I.M.A.G.E - I Must Achieve Greatness Everyday
News & Announcements
![SNAP Benefits Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770133640/estl189com/xh90ek6t8royampqcmao/SNAP_rules_post_16x9_02.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770133640/estl189com/xh90ek6t8royampqcmao/SNAP_rules_post_16x9_02.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770133640/estl189com/xh90ek6t8royampqcmao/SNAP_rules_post_16x9_02.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770133640/estl189com/xh90ek6t8royampqcmao/SNAP_rules_post_16x9_02.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770133640/estl189com/xh90ek6t8royampqcmao/SNAP_rules_post_16x9_02.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770133640/estl189com/xh90ek6t8royampqcmao/SNAP_rules_post_16x9_02.png","width":1920}])
IMPORTANT! If you are using SNAP or have a Link card, the rules have changed.
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Please check out the February Calendar for this month's events!
![AP Exam Achievements at East St. Louis Senior High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767721165/estl189com/blluimml5cxzk23izfkf/APExamAchievementsatEastStLouisSeniorHighSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767721165/estl189com/blluimml5cxzk23izfkf/APExamAchievementsatEastStLouisSeniorHighSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767721165/estl189com/blluimml5cxzk23izfkf/APExamAchievementsatEastStLouisSeniorHighSchool.png","width":800}])
Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams give high school students the opportunity to engage in college-level learning, earn college credit, and strengthen their readiness for postsecondary education.
![Achieving Excellence in School Health Compliance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767716025/estl189com/yzvytyqmpqz4hnkpkcui/MedicalCompliancefinal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767716025/estl189com/yzvytyqmpqz4hnkpkcui/MedicalCompliancefinal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767716025/estl189com/yzvytyqmpqz4hnkpkcui/MedicalCompliancefinal.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767716025/estl189com/yzvytyqmpqz4hnkpkcui/MedicalCompliancefinal.png","width":1080}])
We are proud to share that all 11 of our schools have achieved a 100% health compliance rate
![2025 Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766305038/estl189com/zedoabffp4qfilynsnui/SY25-26Marquee7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766305038/estl189com/zedoabffp4qfilynsnui/SY25-26Marquee7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766305038/estl189com/zedoabffp4qfilynsnui/SY25-26Marquee7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766305038/estl189com/zedoabffp4qfilynsnui/SY25-26Marquee7.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766305038/estl189com/zedoabffp4qfilynsnui/SY25-26Marquee7.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766305038/estl189com/zedoabffp4qfilynsnui/SY25-26Marquee7.jpg","width":1920}])
What's the Buzz? Our Spelling Bee was an exciting celebration of hard work, confidence, and a love for words! Students showed off their spelling skills while buzzing with energy and determination as they spelled their way through each round.
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Please check out the December Calendar for this month's events!
![November Calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762650000/estl189com/n8tmdc4hyl5w3ffsuhed/SY25-26Marquee5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762650000/estl189com/n8tmdc4hyl5w3ffsuhed/SY25-26Marquee5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762650000/estl189com/n8tmdc4hyl5w3ffsuhed/SY25-26Marquee5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762650000/estl189com/n8tmdc4hyl5w3ffsuhed/SY25-26Marquee5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762650000/estl189com/n8tmdc4hyl5w3ffsuhed/SY25-26Marquee5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762650000/estl189com/n8tmdc4hyl5w3ffsuhed/SY25-26Marquee5.jpg","width":1920}])
Check out the November calendar for important WYSOE dates!
![October Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762648876/estl189com/xz5jhj8beiiv78dtqr7z/OctoberEvents1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762648876/estl189com/xz5jhj8beiiv78dtqr7z/OctoberEvents1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762648876/estl189com/xz5jhj8beiiv78dtqr7z/OctoberEvents1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762648876/estl189com/xz5jhj8beiiv78dtqr7z/OctoberEvents1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762648876/estl189com/xz5jhj8beiiv78dtqr7z/OctoberEvents1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762648876/estl189com/xz5jhj8beiiv78dtqr7z/OctoberEvents1.jpg","width":1920}])
Please see the October calendar for events happening at WYSOE!
![Request for Transportation Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758226822/estl189com/pd6ks1d96lpwz8ehgfjj/NowSeekingPartnershipstoSupplementStudentTransportationServices2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758226822/estl189com/pd6ks1d96lpwz8ehgfjj/NowSeekingPartnershipstoSupplementStudentTransportationServices2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758226822/estl189com/pd6ks1d96lpwz8ehgfjj/NowSeekingPartnershipstoSupplementStudentTransportationServices2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758226822/estl189com/pd6ks1d96lpwz8ehgfjj/NowSeekingPartnershipstoSupplementStudentTransportationServices2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758226822/estl189com/pd6ks1d96lpwz8ehgfjj/NowSeekingPartnershipstoSupplementStudentTransportationServices2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758226822/estl189com/pd6ks1d96lpwz8ehgfjj/NowSeekingPartnershipstoSupplementStudentTransportationServices2.jpg","width":1700}])
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.
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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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By The Numbers
15.5:1
Class Size
469
Striving Students
90
Superb Staff
22
Clubs, Activities & Sports