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Mission StatementOur mission is to build a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment that maximizes the wellness of the whole student and equips them with skills for lifelong learning.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to develop self-assured individuals to reach their full capacity by providing academic, supportive resources and problem-solving skills to become positive contributors to their community.
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Gordon Bush Alternative Center, 1516 Gross Ave, East St Louis, IL 62205, USA
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News & Announcements
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East St. Louis School District 189 will be hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 9 am until 12 pm at East St. Louis Senior High School.
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East St. Louis Senior High School senior Pierre Walton has cemented his place in history, claiming the 2025 IHSA Wrestling Championship in Class 2A (165-pound weight class).
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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!
![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.”
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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.
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By The Numbers
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Computer to Student Ratio
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