East St. Louis Charter High School

Sixteen seniors crossed the stage during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Commencement on Friday, May 15, celebrating a graduating class defined by resilience, adaptability and perseverance.

On a bright, breezy morning at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus, family members, friends, faculty and staff applauded graduates as they marked the milestone together.

“As the Class of 2026, we have all experienced a variety of changes,...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School student Keya Anderson received the Racial Harmony Award from the Center for Racial Harmony, recognizing her character, leadership and commitment to fostering understanding within the community.

Anderson received the award during the Center for Racial Harmony’s annual gathering held Sunday, Feb. 22. The recognition celebrates individuals who demonstrate dedication to promoting respect, compassion and cooperation a...

Black Greek Step Show, a Highlight during CHS Homecoming 2024 Activities

A week of excitement, high spirts and friendly competition was punctuated with foot-stomping, explosive energy during Homecoming 2024 activities for students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS). 

The school began its festivities on Friday, Oct. 25 with sports activities, where rounds of basketball were played and former and current CHS track, and basketball pla...

CHS Students Enter the First Day of School to Much Fanfare   

Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12. 

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Bestselling author and commencement speaker, Nic Stone, gave the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) 2024 graduating class five words that could be fashioned into survival weapons:  gratitude, resilience, empathy, audacity and tenacity.

Stone addressed 22 seniors, their families and friends on Friday, May 17 in the middle of campus at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Center.

Robin Hughes, PhD, dean of the SIUE School of Education Hea...