Charter School News & Events
***Important Announcement***, Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Greetings,
District 189 has canceled classes tomorrow due to the impending inclement weather (tornado warnings, high winds, thunderstorms, etc). CHS will follow and be closed as well. This was unexpected on our end as we were preparing for state assessments tomorrow. Right now we are working with the District and ISBE to receive instructions on the specifics to make up the test. Tentatively the new date will be April 26, 2022 (further instructions to come). A BIG thank you to Dr. Cummings for all of her hard work in coordinating.
Please let me know if you have any questions. You may email me at vwashin@siue.edu. We will see everyone Thursday! We will persevere because we are CHARTER STRONG! Have a great evening.
With CHS Pride,
Dr. Jeffries
Gina Jeffries, Ed.D
Director
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School
618.482.8391 Phone
618.482.8372 Fax

Emergency Notification, Friday, February 25, 2022
CHS is closed today (Friday), February 25, 2022. We will resume in-person learning on Monday, 2/28/22.
Emergency Notification, Thursday, February 24, 2022
All SIUE campuses will close Thursday, February 24, 2022 due to inclement weather.
***Winter Storm***
Greetings! CHS will shift to remote instruction Wednesday through Friday (February 2-4, 2022), due to the winter storms forecasted for the remainder of the week. Scholars should continue using their Google Classroom Platform and Zoom to communicate their academic expectations. Scholars should check their school emails daily to receive instructions/updates from their teachers. If scholars need Chromebook support with their tech devices, they should contact Mr. Ronald Irving at (618) 482-6993 or email help@siuechs.com for technical assistance.
With CHS Pride,
Dr. Jeffries
Gina Jeffries, Ed.D
Director
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School
618.482.8391 Phone
618.482.8372 Fax

***Important Announcement***
Greetings! Due to the high COVID-19 positivity rates in our East St. Louis Community; CHS will continue Remote Learning for an adaptive pause until January 28, 2022. Scholars should continue to use their Google Classroom Platform and Zoom to receive communication on their academic expectations. Scholars should check their school emails daily to receive instructions/updates from their teachers. If scholars need Chromebook support with their tech devices, password reset, or trouble connecting to Google Classroom, they should contact Mr. Ronald Irving at (618) 482-6993 or email help@siuechs.com for technical assistance.
Parents or students can get a Grab and Go bag that contains breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The following link will provide the updated schedule (Grab and Go Schedule and Locations); the program will not operate on Monday, January 17, 2022, due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s holiday.
On January 11, 2022, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced new guidelines for P-12 schools that reduce COVID-19 isolation and quarantine periods ISBE/IDPH Revised Public Health Guidance for Schools. If your scholar is ill during this adaptive pause, please contact Nurse Holton at maholto@siue.edu. Getting vaccinated is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19; we encourage families to reach out to East Side Health District for appointments (please see the attached flyer).
Parents, thank you very much for your continued support during these transitions. Please feel free to contact me at vwashin@siue.edu if you have questions or need further information.
With CHS Pride,
Dr. Jeffries
Director
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School
618.482.8391 Phone
618.482.8372 Fax
"Charter School" News
3 June 2022, 2:40 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor, James T. Minor, PhD, joined East St. Louis Mayor Robert Eastern III during the annual State of the City Address held Thursday, May 26 at the SIUE East St. Louis Center.
“I have had the great pleasure of spending time in East St. Louis even before my March arrival to listen and learn about the history and just how resilient this community is and has been,” Minor shared in his opening remarks.
Minor went on to reflect on and highl...
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25 April 2022, 4:21 PM
First came the lesson, then the application and the result was freshly brushed and polished teeth. Bright Smiles Mobile Dental, of Swansea, concluded its services to more than 60 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students on Friday, April 22.
“We have to report to the state regarding students’ physical, vision and dental exams,” said CHS nurse Marquita Holton, LPN, who contacted and coordinated the dental visits. “We...
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8 April 2022, 10:22 AM
The 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, former Afghanistan Peace Corps director and strategic planning consultant has seen many parts of the world like France, China, Belgrade and Moscow. But for Walter Blass, one of the best places to be is in front of a class teaching – and he will travel the globe to do it.
Blass arrived in Springfield on Sunday, April 3 for his Southern Illinois University (SIU) System campus visits. He toured and delivered presentations at SIU School of Medicine in...
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29 March 2022, 11:10 AM
The biggest takeaway for the high schooler was how to conduct himself in a college course. Davieon Baker, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound (UB) EC/BEM student, was one of 15 scholars enrolled in SIUE’s inaugural course, “UNIV 113: Topics in Early College Exploration.”
“Topics in Early College Exploration” is taught by its creator, Makesha Harris Lee, EdD, director of SIUE’s CORE T.E.A.M. (College ...
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14 March 2022, 4:49 PM
Some of the most important learning can occur outside of the classroom. Examples of such will be given during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Midday Speaker Series, which began Monday, March 14.
SIUE’s CORE T.E.A.M. (College Readiness: Transition, Engage, Achieve and Mentor) Department is presenting a speaker series featuring SIUE student leaders, according to Fannie Acoff, CORE T.E.A.M. program coordinator. The presentations, w...
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10 March 2022, 1:55 PM
“What matters most are the people who walk through our doors. We can offer social mobility with programming offered from cradle to career. That is truly significant, and a powerful position that demands our attention and support."
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared those words following visits with educators, mentors, staff and students at the SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) this week.
“At SIUE, we realize the potential in...
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2 March 2022, 11:47 AM
Known for writing with alarming brilliance, artistic prowess and riveting relevance that captures young adult audiences worldwide, New York Times Best Selling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson held a series of presentations and book signings on Monday, Feb. 28 for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students.
The critically-acclaimed author of more than 12 books has received awards for her young adult novels, Allegedly, Monday’...
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16 February 2022, 2:06 PM
From working as a housekeeper in a hospital to becoming a hospital executive, and from volunteering at nonprofit organizations to serving as chief executive officer of TMG Leadership, Tracey Gooch, shared her ideas for making a positive impact in leadership as a featured guest at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) virtual Black History Month Speaker Series on Monday, Feb. 14.
“I became a mom as a teenager, so a lot of peopl...
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2 November 2021, 8:40 AM
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,...
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13 September 2021, 9:25 AM
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...
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