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19 October 2021, 3:30 PM
Gina Jeffries, EdD, SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) director, explained the CHS mission and highlighted the successes of students and staff during a YouTube news interview on “#Roland Martin Unfiltered, Daily Digital Show.”
“This school has been in existence since 1999. We are somewhat of a hidden gem in East St. Louis, and it is a blessing to walk through these hallways each and every day,” said Jeffries. “We are sponsored by SIUE and have a partners...
28 September 2021, 12:37 PM
Providing support in the form of food, clothing and more to those in need, is nothing short of angelic, according to Anne DeToye, treasurer of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
“The annual CHS Angel Tree campaign helps to meet some of the basic needs of our students, so they can come to school ready and willing to learn,” said DeToye. “Our students are bright, talented and hardworking, but they have greater needs than...
27 September 2021, 10:50 AM
Students sporting red, black, blue and green t-shirts enjoyed multiple outdoor games and activities on a circuit course of fun Friday, Sept. 24 during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) Homecoming Fest, that culminated the school’s Spirit Week.
Although the students, who were divided into teams of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, were pleased at being able to play, engage and interact – their overriding miss...
22 September 2021, 2:21 PM
Spirit Week at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) only added to students’ excitement of being back in classes – in-person.
“We are elated to have our scholars back in person,” said CHS Director Gina Jeffries, EdD. “We started classes Aug. 16, and because we wanted to keep the momentum going, we offered our Spirit Week a little early this year.”
“CHS Spirit Week is an opportunity for students t...
17 September 2021, 9:59 AM
Since he was a child, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) alumnus Justin Miller has aspired to be a professional athlete, and eventually an Olympian.
Today, the CHS 2020 graduate, believes he’s closer to realizing his goal. The 19-year-old East St. Louis native, who ran track at CHS, is diligently working out, competing and looking ahead to 2024.
“Now, my professional goals are to make it to the 2024 Olympics in the j...
13 September 2021, 11:38 AM
Zamirrea Moore’s parents provided her with factual information about COVID-19 vaccinations, along with their opinion that it would be a good medical decision, and on Friday, Sept.10, the 18-year-old from East St. Louis rolled up her sleeve and got the shot.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) senior, accompanied by her mother, Jazmin Moore, got her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the COVID Vaccine Clinic, sponsored by CHS, SIHF ...
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...
17 August 2021, 10:57 AM
Although masks covered their faces, smiles shone through and excitement was evident as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students walked down a red carpet on their first day of school, Monday, Aug. 16. Also showing exuberance were CHS staff who held welcome signs and cheered for their students.
“This is one of the best days ever at Charter High School,” said CHS Director Gina Jeffries, EdD, “because we are able to welcome ...
25 June 2021, 8:31 AM
From covering traffic mishaps and personality features in Savannah, Ga., to weather events and crime drama in Tulsa, Okla., to courtroom cases and political news in St. Louis, KMOV Channel 4 Reporter Ashli Lincoln revealed her journey in broadcast journalism to students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound (UB) EC/BEM program.
Lincoln was one of several professionals from the St. Louis and Metro East area who participated in the UB We...
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