East St. Louis Charter High School

What began as a learning tool and documentation of youth experiencing and exploring waterways and the surrounding habitat, has resulted in praise for the cinematic account. “Kids on the River,” starring students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, was one of several films selected out of more than 130 that was shown Sunday, March 19 at the World Water Film Festival (WWFF) in New York. 

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Arts and crafts, face painting and games relating to and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was enjoyed by students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) during its first annual Pride Fest held Wednesday, March 22. 

“Our social justice class completed a unit on student-led organizations,” said Bridget Nelson, CHS faculty associate, English. “The students created presentations and arguments based on research they con...

You can almost see her brain cells in motion as she recites what has taken 15 minutes to set to memory … “7,5,1.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) junior Jada Parker stalls and stops at “1”. Still, she captured first place for reciting the most digits – 50 – during the CHS STEAM/Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14. 

“When it comes to math, I have a good memory. Math is my favorite subject,” beam...

When George M. Johnson was entering this world, their aunt Sarah saw a headful of hair and ran out to tell everyone the baby was a girl. It was not. Much of Johnson’s life has been spent on a journey of finding themself, the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, journalist, executive producer and activist told students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS). 

Johnson, a non-binary, Black writer whose 2020 memoir-manife...

He’s fast on the track, a leader with character and good with his grades. Charles Shaw, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), is a great example of an athlete scholar, according to Shawn Roundtree, CHS social worker, head track coach and athletic director. 

“I work hard on being a great example of a student-athlete role model, both on and off the field,” said Shaw. 

“Charles Shaw is one of the best track...

T’was the week before Christmas break and secluded away, Angel Tree elves joyfully prepared for the big day. Stockings were stuffed. Swag bags filled, then set in piles – all in anticipation of watching students break out into smiles. 

And when the end-of-the-day bell rang on Monday, Dec. 12, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) elves took their places and handed out holiday swag bags to a flurry of grateful faces. 

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Life, family and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) – these were some of the things that made the gratitude list of CHS students during the school’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon with all the trimmings on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC) in East St. Louis. 

“I am thankful to be alive, to be in a positive environment and to have the opportunity to be great,” said freshman Ant...

The assignment this year is the same as in the past, but with some extra cheer and joy for the students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).

It is hoped that donations will surpass last year’s for the Angel Tree campaign, according to Anne DeToye, CHS treasurer. This year’s goal is $12,000.

“Students will receive a Swag Box that includes CHS logo apparel, a novel that is part of the school-wide book read and snacks,” sai...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) seniors were introduced to a few ways to best prepare academically and financially for college during a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) Night on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the CHS. 

“We wanted to best prepare Charter High School students for success in college,” said Letrice “Lee” Young, EdD, program coordinator of SIUE’s CORE T.E.A.M. (College Readiness...

Two hands raised in answer to the question of how many students were interested in careers in media and mass communications. At the conclusion of the visit to the television station, radio station and student newspaper at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, eight of the 12 students’ hands shot up when the question was asked again. 

“I’d like to be a broadcast reporter,” said Theodric Belt Jr., a junior at the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS). Bel...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students have the opportunity to gain knowledge about academic majors and career pathways from SIUE faculty and staff during the virtual CHS Midday Speaker Series. 

SIUE’s CORE T.E.A.M. (College Readiness: Transition, Engage, Achieve and Mentor) Department began a new speaker series for CHS students on Monday, Nov. 1, according to Fannie Acoff,&#16...

With the start of the school year, students’ hands are full with books, various technology and now – some fresh produce, courtesy of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) gardens. 

“We have already given fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and okra to our students and parents,” said SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Director Gina Jeffries, EdD. “We love giving away the fresh produce, just as much as they enjoy receiving i...