East Alton-Wood River Community High School

Oilers vs. Alton in the third and deciding game of the second round of the MVCHA playoffs!

Big Sisters is excited to announce this year’s King of Hearts candidates: Josiah Daniels, Claydon Cathorall, Brayden Elledge, Michael Noeltner, and Tyler Ragusa. Voting will begin today! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance Saturday March 8th in the courtyard.

Tuesday, March 4 **Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale this week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 10PM this Saturday, March 8th and all students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2. **Voting has begun for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance this Saturday. **EAWR is offering a series of 3 ACT prep sessions for juniors to prepare for the March 26th ACT. Each of the 3 sessions will be offered twice (participating juniors only need to attend one of each) and juniors can sign up in the folder shared by Mrs. Robinson. If a junior attends one of each session and completes the FAFSA senior year by April 1st, he or she will earn an additional semester exemption 2nd semester of their senior year. Please bring your chromebooks to each of the sessions. English Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 4th or 5th Math Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 10th or 12th Science Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 6th or 11th **Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day tomorrow. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels. **EAWR will be administering the 5 essentials survey to students during academic lab today. The student ID numbers (not the same as the school ID number) have been shared with staff and there will be hard copies of the lists in both the attendance center and main office.This survey is required for all students to complete. There will be no movement/meetings today during academic lab. **The next Senior Mentor meeting will be tomorrow during academic lab. The freshmen mentor meetings will be on Wednesday, March 12th during academic lab. **Juniors and Seniors: Please use the link that Mrs. Robinson emailed to you to vote for your After Prom Theme. Voting ends at the end of the day tomorrow.

Claydon Cathorall--Riverbender Spotlight Student https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/claydon-cathorall-works-hard-and-dreams-big-at-east-altonwood-river-high-school-80175.cfm?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy18lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd_wXLp9X21GT7-Ro-ljKZmUj1y0YSOWP6F-9ibQOR8coJdrzDLa64XJLg_aem_11YN_3iqa0dec0dYkJQkPQ

Milla LeGette--Riverbender Spotlight Student https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/milla-legette-shows-dedication-as-multisport-student-athlete-at-east-altonwood-river-high-school-80174.cfm?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy19FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcQd4XXoZROB7Z-GXm22O-Qu9UC7acydybh2NrgXnsjgIakBnvcFhx7GDA_aem_GNEoWuA_LcgYVIm1VGfdVQ

This week's athletic schedule for the first week of spring sports! We have GREAT registration numbers right now in our spring sports and would love to see more come in today. Remember, students may not practice tomorrow unless signed up on SnapManage. Go to EAWR.net to register for athletics.

Great turn out at 8th Grade Open House. Thank you to the 8th grade students, their families, faculty, and coaches/sponsors for being a part of this great event. Class of 2029 Do Great Things!!

We took our state champion wrestler, Drake Champlin, for a visit to all the feeder schools this morning. It was great to see all the support for Drake and to celebrate such a great occasion with OilerNation!

Thursday, February 27 **Guest forms for the King’s Dance are due back today. **Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale next week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 9PM on Saturday, March 8th and all students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2. **Voting has begun for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance Saturday March 8th in the courtyard. **Attention Seniors--Mrs. Robinson emailed you a Google Form for submitting a Senior Quote to the 2025 Yearbook. Please complete by the end of the day today. Email Mr. James with any questions. **EAWR is offering a series of 3 ACT prep sessions for juniors to prepare for the March 26th ACT. Each of the 3 sessions will be offered twice (participating juniors only need to attend one of each) and juniors can sign up in the folder shared by Ms Robinson. If a junior attends one of each session and completes the FAFSA senior year by April 1st, he or she will earn an additional semester exemption 2nd semester of their senior year **Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day on March 5th. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels. **There is no school tomorrow due to parent/teacher conferences. Also, Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day and there is no school. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Congratulations to Isaac Thornton on being named Midwest Members February Oiler of the Month!

Wednesday, February 26 **Guest forms for the King’s Dance are due back tomorrow. **Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale next week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. **Big Sisters is excited to announce this year’s King of Hearts candidates: Josiah Daniels, Claydon Cathorall, Brayden Elledge, Michael Noeltner, and Tyler Ragusa. Voting will begin today! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance Saturday March 8th in the courtyard. **Attention Seniors--Mrs. Robinson emailed you a Google Form for submitting a Senior Quote to the 2025 Yearbook. Please complete by the end of the day tomorrow. Email Mr. James with any questions. **Juniors--EAWR will be offering a series of 3 ACT prep sessions to prepare for the March 26th ACT Test. Each of the 3 sessions in the series will be offered twice (you only need to attend one of each) and juniors can sign up in the folder shared by Mrs. Robinson. If a student attends one math, one ELA, and one science session and completes the FAFSA senior year by April 1st, he or she will earn an additional semester exemption (6 absences) the second semester of their senior year, if passing. **Seniors who need community service hours can sign up in the Attendance Office to help with Parent Teacher Conferences today and tomorrow from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day on March 5th. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels. **The CCC will be closed during academic lab today. **There is no school this Friday due to parent/teacher conferences. Also, Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day and there is no school. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Mandatory spring sport practices begin next Monday. Students must go to EAWR.net and click "Athletic Registration" with a parent to register for the sport in which they want to participate.

After Prom is sponsoring a Dine to Donate fundraiser this Saturday, March 1st at Olga‘s in Alton. Please show the attached flyer to your server.

Congratulations to the students that were recognized at the Renaissance Assembly today for 1st semester achievements. These students worked hard in the classroom, had good grades, no unexcused absences and two or fewer tardies.

8th Grade Open House Thursday, February 27th—6 pm-7 pm **See flyer for more details

Tuesday, February 25 **Guest forms for the King’s Dance are due back Thursday. **Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale next week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. **Attention Seniors--Mrs. Robinson emailed you a Google Form for submitting a Senior Quote to the 2025 Yearbook. Please complete by the end of the day on Thursday. Email Mr. James with any questions. **Juniors--EAWR will be offering a series of 3 ACT prep sessions to prepare for the March 26th ACT Test. Each of the 3 sessions in the series will be offered twice (you only need to attend one of each) and juniors can sign up in the folder shared by Mrs. Robinson. If a student attends one math, one ELA, and one science session and completes the FAFSA senior year by April 1st, he or she will earn an additional semester exemption (6 absences) the second semester of their senior year, if passing. **Seniors who need community service hours can sign up in the Attendance Office to help with Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. **The Renaissance Assembly will be today at 1 pm. Only students involved in the assembly will attend. The alternate schedule has been shared by Mrs. Robinson. Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day on March 5th. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels. **Anyone that wants to come out for track and field go see Coach Colona after school this week.

Oilers vs. Marquette (Regional play)

Congratulations Jayde Kassler on signing with Lewis & Clark Community College to play volleyball next year! We know you will do great things!

Last week, Centerstone provided an informative presentation for all of our PE and Health classes about Healthy Peer Relationships and Conflict Resolution.

Monday, February 24 **Guest forms for the King’s Dance are available outside Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels rooms. Forms are due back by February 27th. **Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale next week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. **Attention Seniors--Mrs. Robinson emailed you a Google Form for submitting a Senior Quote to the 2025 Yearbook. Please complete by the end of the day on Thursday. Email Mr. James with any questions. **Juniors--EAWR will be offering a series of 3 ACT prep sessions to prepare for the March 26th ACT Test. Each of the 3 sessions in the series will be offered twice (you only need to attend one of each) and juniors can sign up in the folder shared by Mrs. Robinson. If a student attends one math, one ELA, and one science session and completes the FAFSA senior year by April 1st, he or she will earn an additional semester exemption (6 absences) the second semester of their senior year, if passing. **Seniors who need community service hours can sign up in the Attendance Office to help with Parent Teacher Conferences this Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. **The Renaissance Assembly will be tomorrow at 1 pm. Only students involved in the assembly will attend. The alternate schedule has been shared by Mrs. Robinson. Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day on March 5th. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels. **It's not too late! Anyone that wants to come out for track and field go see Coach Colona after school this week. It’s a great way to test your athletic ability and Do Great Things!