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Mission:
The mission of Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School is to provide an environment where children are treasured, prepare our students to become Independent learners equipped to think effectively, and teach students to anticipate new learning experiences while feeling confident in their ability to be productive in a changing society.
Vision:
Create independent learners with critical thinking skills, perseverance, and effective communication skills in an ever changing society.
News & Announcements
![East St. Louis School District 189 to Host Recruitment Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744826466/estl189com/mivr4wpuzmrltrh2t2te/Girl-SchoolDistrict18920251.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744826466/estl189com/mivr4wpuzmrltrh2t2te/Girl-SchoolDistrict18920251.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744826466/estl189com/mivr4wpuzmrltrh2t2te/Girl-SchoolDistrict18920251.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744826466/estl189com/mivr4wpuzmrltrh2t2te/Girl-SchoolDistrict18920251.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744826466/estl189com/mivr4wpuzmrltrh2t2te/Girl-SchoolDistrict18920251.png","width":1545}])
East St. Louis School District 189 will be hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, April 16, 2025 from 9 am until 12 pm at East St. Louis Senior High School.
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School District 189 invites you to a two-way, open dialogue with Superintendent Arthur R. Culver.
![K-8 Summer Programming Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742484932/estl189com/q3fjst0gq5x0fu0hbjql/GreenandYellowWatercolorIllustrationMeetTheTeacherPresentation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742484932/estl189com/q3fjst0gq5x0fu0hbjql/GreenandYellowWatercolorIllustrationMeetTheTeacherPresentation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742484932/estl189com/q3fjst0gq5x0fu0hbjql/GreenandYellowWatercolorIllustrationMeetTheTeacherPresentation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742484932/estl189com/q3fjst0gq5x0fu0hbjql/GreenandYellowWatercolorIllustrationMeetTheTeacherPresentation.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742484932/estl189com/q3fjst0gq5x0fu0hbjql/GreenandYellowWatercolorIllustrationMeetTheTeacherPresentation.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742484932/estl189com/q3fjst0gq5x0fu0hbjql/GreenandYellowWatercolorIllustrationMeetTheTeacherPresentation.png","width":1920}])
School District 189 offers Summer Programs for students who are current Kindergartners through Grade 8.
![2025 High School Summer Programs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742482710/estl189com/w6gnwmnxenxfwrhr8yfj/GreenPlayfulSchoolPresentation1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742482710/estl189com/w6gnwmnxenxfwrhr8yfj/GreenPlayfulSchoolPresentation1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742482710/estl189com/w6gnwmnxenxfwrhr8yfj/GreenPlayfulSchoolPresentation1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742482710/estl189com/w6gnwmnxenxfwrhr8yfj/GreenPlayfulSchoolPresentation1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742482710/estl189com/w6gnwmnxenxfwrhr8yfj/GreenPlayfulSchoolPresentation1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742482710/estl189com/w6gnwmnxenxfwrhr8yfj/GreenPlayfulSchoolPresentation1.png","width":1920}])
East St. Louis Senior High School will have several 2025 summer program options from two sessions of credit recovery to 21st Century. There will even be a band camp. Select read more for complete details.
![Wrestler Makes History as IHSA Wrestling Champion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741108433/estl189com/o3d7tuq50ztc8qhplhqk/Screenshot2025-03-04082605.png","width":1059}])
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).
![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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![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}])
![School Bus Tracking App]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701374888/estl189com/ggvv1pzghg0c1xv4pygn/2023-11-3014_07_13-versatransmystop-GoogleSearch.png","width":174}])
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
18.3:1
Class Size
359
Striving Students
64
Skillful Staff
7
Clubs, Activities & Sports