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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
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The East St. Louis Senior High School Flyer Boys Basketball Team is playing Glenwood High School at the One Purpose Shoot Out Game on December 14, 2024 at Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL at 4:30 pm.
![Seven of Nine East St. Louis Schools Rated Commendable on Illinois Report Card]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731528606/estl189com/f2ybfclnpwzceqxiqbdo/WhiteElegantMinimalisticBackgroundTwitterProfilePicture4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731528606/estl189com/f2ybfclnpwzceqxiqbdo/WhiteElegantMinimalisticBackgroundTwitterProfilePicture4.png","width":400}])
“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.”
![AVID Fridays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727321612/estl189com/t3tecs5zbiavs0fjd8tg/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727321612/estl189com/t3tecs5zbiavs0fjd8tg/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727321612/estl189com/t3tecs5zbiavs0fjd8tg/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727321612/estl189com/t3tecs5zbiavs0fjd8tg/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727321612/estl189com/t3tecs5zbiavs0fjd8tg/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails.jpg","width":1280}])
Wear your college and career gear every 2nd and 4th Friday!
![East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Football Earns 11th State Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731528228/estl189com/pglquhuat3ef17sa2sae/TA107998.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731528228/estl189com/pglquhuat3ef17sa2sae/TA107998.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731528228/estl189com/pglquhuat3ef17sa2sae/TA107998.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731528228/estl189com/pglquhuat3ef17sa2sae/TA107998.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731528228/estl189com/pglquhuat3ef17sa2sae/TA107998.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731528228/estl189com/pglquhuat3ef17sa2sae/TA107998.jpg","width":2200}])
The East St. Louis Senior High School Flyers Football Team earned another victory as they took on the Geneva Vikings in the IHSA Class 6A State Championship Game on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The Flyers beat the Vikings 48-28 earning their 11th IHSA State Championship Title!
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![October 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728246026/estl189com/xkmidasa6bqauo5crtk2/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728246026/estl189com/xkmidasa6bqauo5crtk2/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728246026/estl189com/xkmidasa6bqauo5crtk2/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728246026/estl189com/xkmidasa6bqauo5crtk2/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728246026/estl189com/xkmidasa6bqauo5crtk2/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails5.jpg","width":1280}])
Information to come.
![RED RIBBON WEEK '24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728246235/estl189com/ia4pq6lcgwkecxfw5mmb/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728246235/estl189com/ia4pq6lcgwkecxfw5mmb/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728246235/estl189com/ia4pq6lcgwkecxfw5mmb/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728246235/estl189com/ia4pq6lcgwkecxfw5mmb/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728246235/estl189com/ia4pq6lcgwkecxfw5mmb/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails6.jpg","width":1280}])
Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23rd through October 31st. Join us in our mission to help keep kids drug-free!
![Homecoming '24 Spirit Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728232440/estl189com/huybu1r1a10qgcon6rjd/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728232440/estl189com/huybu1r1a10qgcon6rjd/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728232440/estl189com/huybu1r1a10qgcon6rjd/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728232440/estl189com/huybu1r1a10qgcon6rjd/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728232440/estl189com/huybu1r1a10qgcon6rjd/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728232440/estl189com/huybu1r1a10qgcon6rjd/SY24-25WYSOEWebsiteThumbnails1.jpg","width":2200}])
WYSOE's Homecoming '24 theme is "Arabian Nights." Please check out the list of events for Spirit Week!
![First page of the PDF file: SY25HalfDayPTCSchedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729887064/estl189com/manjfharb062pluubs5k/WhiteElegantMinimalisticBackgroundTwitterProfilePicture2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729887064/estl189com/manjfharb062pluubs5k/WhiteElegantMinimalisticBackgroundTwitterProfilePicture2.png","width":400}])
Upcoming Events
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By The Numbers
15.5:1
Class Size
469
Striving Students
90
Superb Staff
22
Clubs, Activities & Sports