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State-Recognized Commendable School
Mission & Vision
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School Mission:
James Avant Elementary School provides all students with a safe and nurturing learning environment that fosters a rigorous and diverse core curriculum in every classroom.
Vision:
Our vision at James Avant Elementary School is to create a learning environment that fosters high expectations for success, college and career readiness, and productive citizenship.
News & Announcements
![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.”
![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!
![Yondr is Here]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728654342/estl189com/ubijade2zxyfmjkacahz/Screenshot2024-10-11084522.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728654342/estl189com/ubijade2zxyfmjkacahz/Screenshot2024-10-11084522.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728654342/estl189com/ubijade2zxyfmjkacahz/Screenshot2024-10-11084522.png","width":624}])
![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
13.7:1
Class Size
80
Staff Members
325
Striving Students
39
Clubs, Sports & Activities