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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
![Summer 2026 Meals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780525132/estl189com/bgpik2r4hizmm8xk54lt/2026SchoolSummerMealsProgram.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780525132/estl189com/bgpik2r4hizmm8xk54lt/2026SchoolSummerMealsProgram.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780525132/estl189com/bgpik2r4hizmm8xk54lt/2026SchoolSummerMealsProgram.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780525132/estl189com/bgpik2r4hizmm8xk54lt/2026SchoolSummerMealsProgram.png","width":1080}])
East St. Louis School District 189 is hosting the Summer Food Program now through July 31st to ensure free meals are provided to all children (ages 18 and under) during the summer. Free breakfast and lunch are available, Monday through Friday, at multiple school locations.
![East St. Louis School District 189 Breaks Ground on $17.2 Million Career & Technical Education Expansion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776782903/estl189com/zq6ndzefckqhfvgthchj/BreakingGroundonNew172MCareerandTechnicalEducationFacilityExpansion.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776782903/estl189com/zq6ndzefckqhfvgthchj/BreakingGroundonNew172MCareerandTechnicalEducationFacilityExpansion.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776782903/estl189com/zq6ndzefckqhfvgthchj/BreakingGroundonNew172MCareerandTechnicalEducationFacilityExpansion.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776782903/estl189com/zq6ndzefckqhfvgthchj/BreakingGroundonNew172MCareerandTechnicalEducationFacilityExpansion.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776782903/estl189com/zq6ndzefckqhfvgthchj/BreakingGroundonNew172MCareerandTechnicalEducationFacilityExpansion.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776782903/estl189com/zq6ndzefckqhfvgthchj/BreakingGroundonNew172MCareerandTechnicalEducationFacilityExpansion.jpg","width":2200}])
East St. Louis School District 189 marked a major milestone in student opportunity and workforce development with the groundbreaking of its $17.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility expansion at East St. Louis Senior High School.
![A dark blue silhouette of Illinois, adorned with white stars and the text "THOSE WHO EXCEL & TEACHER OF THE YEAR" in white and green, stands against a plain white background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772550770/estl189com/rexkqueudr1vhgr32shu/Screenshot2026-03-03091206.png","width":170}])
School District 189 celebrates Our ISBE Those Who Excel Honorees.
![School District 189 Teacher Selected as Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching Final]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772548531/estl189com/snxvqptltsk6vyxgwcih/20260212_1003572.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772548531/estl189com/snxvqptltsk6vyxgwcih/20260212_1003572.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772548531/estl189com/snxvqptltsk6vyxgwcih/20260212_1003572.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772548531/estl189com/snxvqptltsk6vyxgwcih/20260212_1003572.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772548531/estl189com/snxvqptltsk6vyxgwcih/20260212_1003572.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772548531/estl189com/snxvqptltsk6vyxgwcih/20260212_1003572.jpg","width":2200}])
Mrs. Meonshai Houston, 4th Grade Teacher at Annette Officer Elementary, named one of 30 teacher finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
![East St. Louis Students Earn Opportunity to Begin College Early at SWIC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775766030/estl189com/en14mifm8cjhrblmginp/RunningStartQualifiers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775766030/estl189com/en14mifm8cjhrblmginp/RunningStartQualifiers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775766030/estl189com/en14mifm8cjhrblmginp/RunningStartQualifiers.jpg","width":640}])
A growing number of students at East St. Louis Senior High School are taking bold steps toward their future by qualifying to attend Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) full-time while still in high school.
After recently completing the ACCUPLACER exam, a new group of students (see attached photo) has qualified — an opportunity that allows them to earn college credit and accelerate their path to a degree.
![East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Basketball Team - IHSA Class 3A State Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773777053/estl189com/mooepflen8aii4fd7vfy/NA800x662px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773777053/estl189com/mooepflen8aii4fd7vfy/NA800x662px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773777053/estl189com/mooepflen8aii4fd7vfy/NA800x662px.png","width":800}])
East St. Louis Flyers capture the IHSA Class 3A State Championship with a 52–46 victory over Deerfield.
![February Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770270615/estl189com/n3lyatnao9vmwnl9i7x9/SY25-26Marquee1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770270615/estl189com/n3lyatnao9vmwnl9i7x9/SY25-26Marquee1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770270615/estl189com/n3lyatnao9vmwnl9i7x9/SY25-26Marquee1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770270615/estl189com/n3lyatnao9vmwnl9i7x9/SY25-26Marquee1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770270615/estl189com/n3lyatnao9vmwnl9i7x9/SY25-26Marquee1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770270615/estl189com/n3lyatnao9vmwnl9i7x9/SY25-26Marquee1.jpg","width":2200}])
Please check out the February Calendar for this month's events!
![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.
![December Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765572568/estl189com/iqrlzfi93dyax8yy4jd0/SY25-26Marquee.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765572568/estl189com/iqrlzfi93dyax8yy4jd0/SY25-26Marquee.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765572568/estl189com/iqrlzfi93dyax8yy4jd0/SY25-26Marquee.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765572568/estl189com/iqrlzfi93dyax8yy4jd0/SY25-26Marquee.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765572568/estl189com/iqrlzfi93dyax8yy4jd0/SY25-26Marquee.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765572568/estl189com/iqrlzfi93dyax8yy4jd0/SY25-26Marquee.jpg","width":2200}])
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!
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By The Numbers
15.5:1
Class Size
469
Striving Students
90
Superb Staff
22
Clubs, Activities & Sports