Here is our schedule for the weekend along with results from Thursday.
Friday, September 20th
**Coronation will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 28th. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard.
**The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 28th from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend and guest forms are due today. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter through door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door. Note: Students may attend the Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**National See You at the Pole Day is held each year on the fourth Wednesday of September. On this day students, faculty and staff around the nation join together at their schools' flagpoles for a few minutes of fellowship and prayer. If you are interested, we will meet at the Memorial Gym flagpole on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:40 am.
**The theme for tonight's football game is neon. If you want to use color run powder it will be available but be sure to wear an older white/light colored shirt. Other glow items will be given away. Also there will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the new area by the tennis courts.
**Booster club is looking for volunteers to help with concessions at tonight’s home game from 6:30-9 pm. If interested in volunteering please sign up in the document.
**Juniors and Seniors-The Wood River Business Alliance is looking for volunteers to help with the WR Food Truck Festival from noon-4 pm this Sunday, September 22nd. If you volunteer, please meet in Downtown Wood River and ask for Kristen Burns.
The Army National Guard visited EAWR PE classes today and brought the obstacle course and wrecking ball arena. Thank you to Staff Sergeant Scott for providing this opportunity today.
Here is our athletic schedule for today, Thursday, September 19.
Thursday, September 19th
**Coronation will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 28th. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard.
**The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 28th from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend and guest forms are due tomorrow. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter through door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door. Note: Students may attend the Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**National See You at the Pole Day is held each year on the fourth Wednesday of September. On this day students, faculty and staff around the nation join together at their schools' flagpoles for a few minutes of fellowship and prayer. If you are interested, we will meet at the Memorial Gym flagpole on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:40 am.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church would like to reach out to students regarding a volunteer opportunity at their yearly haunted house! The informational meeting for volunteers is today from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M at EA First United Methodist Church by Eastwood School.
**Students, next week Student Council will be sponsoring homecoming spirit dress days. The themes are as follows:
Monday: Rhyme without a reason
Tuesday: Inside Out- dress the color of your favorite emotion from the movie
Wednesday: Country Club
Thursday: Iconic Duos and Anything But a Backpack
Friday: Class Color- seniors black, juniors blue, sophomores white, freshman pink, and faculty and staff green Get your outfits ready and let’s see some good participation next week.
**The theme for tomorrow night's football game is neon. If you want to use color run powder it will be available but be sure to wear an older white/light colored shirt. Other glow items will be given away. Also there will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the new area by the tennis courts.
**Booster club is looking for volunteers to help with concessions at tomorrow’s home game from 6:30-9 pm. If interested in volunteering please sign up in the document.
**Juniors and Seniors-The Wood River Business Alliance is looking for volunteers to help with the WR Food Truck Festival from noon-4 pm this Sunday, September 22nd. If you volunteer, please meet in Downtown Wood River and ask for Kristen Burns.
Student Council is once again sponsoring homecoming theme days starting next Monday, September 23rd through Friday, September 27th. Please see the flyer for all of the different themes and start planning outfits.
Results from yesterday and the schedule for today, Wed, Sept. 18.
Wednesday, September 18th
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 28th. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard.
**The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 28th from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend and guest forms are due by this Friday. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter through door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door. Note: Students may attend the Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**National See You at the Pole Day is held each year on the fourth Wednesday of September. On this day students, faculty and staff around the nation join together at their schools' flagpoles for a few minutes of fellowship and prayer. If you are interested, we will meet at the Memorial Gym flagpole on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:40 am.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church would like to reach out to students regarding a volunteer opportunity at their yearly haunted house! The informational meeting for volunteers is tomorrow from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M at EA First United Methodist Church by Eastwood School. There are positions in the "scaring department" as well as the building process. Please see the flyer that was sent to your email for additional details.
**The sophomore ring assembly is today during academic lab in the auditorium. All sophomores need to attend this meeting during academic lab. If a sophomore is absent, please see Mrs. Hayes in the guidance office after the assembly to pick up a class ring packet.
**There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab today in E121. The list of spirit club members can be found in your meeting roster in Google Drive.
**Students, next week Student Council will be sponsoring homecoming spirit dress days. The themes are as follows:
Monday: Rhyme without a reason
Tuesday: Inside Out- dress the color of your favorite emotion from the movie
Wednesday: Country Club
Thursday: Iconic Duos and Anything But a Backpack
Friday: Class Color- seniors black, juniors blue, sophomores white, freshman pink, and faculty and staff green Get your outfits ready and let’s see some good participation next week.
**The theme for Friday night's football game is neon. If you want to use color run powder it will be available but be sure to wear an older white/light colored shirt. Other glow items will be given away. Also there will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the new area by the tennis courts.
Maui, a certified therapy dog, was back during lunches today. The students and staff enjoyed visiting with him.
Today's schedule and results from Monday, Sept. 16
Here is a Caught Doing Great Things photo dump! We have amazing students doing great things here every single day!
Tuesday, September 17th
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 28th. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard.
**The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 28th from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend and guest forms are due by this Friday, September 20th. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter through door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door. Note: Students may attend the Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**National See You at the Pole Day is held each year on the fourth Wednesday of September. On this day students, faculty and staff around the nation join together at their schools' flagpoles for a few minutes of fellowship and prayer. If you are interested, we will meet at the Memorial Gym flagpole on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:40 am.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church would like to reach out to students regarding a volunteer opportunity at their yearly haunted house! The informational meeting for volunteers is this Thursday from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M at EA First United Methodist Church by Eastwood School. There are positions in the "scaring department" as well as the building process. Please see the flyer that was sent to your email for additional details.
**Maui is here today! Come visit during lunch hours. See Mrs. Venvertloh by the girl's restroom to get a pass.
**The sophomore ring assembly is tomorrow during academic lab in the auditorium. All sophomores need to attend this meeting during academic lab. If a sophomore is absent, please see Mrs. Hayes in the guidance office after the assembly to pick up a class ring packet.
**There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab tomorrow in E121. The list of spirit club members can be found in your meeting roster in Google Drive.
**Students, next week Student Council will be sponsoring homecoming spirit dress days. The themes are as follows:
Monday: Rhyme without a reason
Tuesday: Inside Out- dress the color of your favorite emotion from the movie
Wednesday: Country Club
Thursday: Iconic Duos and Anything But a Backpack
Friday: Class Color- seniors black, juniors blue, sophomores white, freshman pink, and faculty and staff green Get your outfits ready and let’s see some good participation next week.
**The theme for Friday night's football game is neon. If you want to use color run powder it will be available but be sure to wear an older white/light colored shirt. Other glow items will be given away. Also there will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the new area by the tennis courts.
JV football this evening vs. Marquette from Memorial Stadium!
Monday, September 16th
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 28th. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard.
**The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 28th from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 20th. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter through door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door. **Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Junior and Senior Girls- Reminder that Big Sisters applications are due today to Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Parmentier.
**Peer Leadership’s first meeting of the school year will be held during academic lab today in room E121 (next to the Spanish room). Peer Leadership is open to all grade levels.
**National See You at the Pole Day is held each year on the fourth Wednesday of September. On this day students, faculty and staff around the nation join together at their schools' flagpoles for a few minutes of fellowship and prayer. If you are interested, we will meet at the Memorial Gym flagpole on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:40 am.
**Guest forms for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 28th are due this Friday. Rules about which guests can and can’t attend the dance are listed on the form.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church would like to reach out to students regarding a volunteer opportunity at their yearly haunted house! The informational meeting for volunteers is this Thursday from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M at EA First United Methodist Church by Eastwood School. There are positions in the "scaring department" as well as the building process. Please see the flyer that was sent to your email for additional details.
**MAUI is coming back! Maui and his owner Amanda will be visiting EAWR tomorrow during lunch hours. See Mrs. Venvertloh by the girl's restroom during lunch to get a pass to visit.
**The sophomore ring assembly is this Wednesday during academic lab in the auditorium. All sophomores need to attend this meeting during academic lab. If a sophomore is absent, please see Mrs. Hayes in the guidance office after the assembly to pick up a class ring packet.
**There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab this Wednesday in E121. Teachers the list of spirit club members can be found in your meeting roster in Google Drive.
**Students, next week student council will be sponsoring homecoming spirit dress days. The themes are as follows:
Monday: Rhyme without a reason
Tuesday: Inside Out- dress the color of your favorite emotion from the movie
Wednesday: Country Club
Thursday: Iconic Duos and Anything But a Backpack
Friday: Class Color- seniors black, juniors blue, sophomores white, freshman pink, and faculty and staff green Get your outfits ready and let’s see some good participation next week.
**The theme for Friday night's football game is neon. If you want to use color run powder it will be available but be sure to wear an older white/light colored shirt. Other glow items will be given away. Also there will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the new area by the tennis courts.
What a fantastic night to be an Oiler! Special thanks to Riverbend Patriots for their help with the planning for the pregame festivities and Pruitt Mechanical for their financial support. The pregame was one to remember and the boys got it done on the field with a 24-7 win over the Explorers.
Most importantly, we honored our veterans, active military, and first responders!
Great job Oiler Pride Band on the halftime show.
Military night at EAWR. Commemorative football dedication to former veteran and school board member Leroy Duncan. His family was presented with the football prior to the game.
Great environment tonight at East Alton-Wood River High School--Military Night. (Pictures Coming)
Spirit section is ready to cheer the Oilers on to a victory over Marquette.
Pep rally for our first home football game!
Season passes will be on sale at the football game tonight. They are for sale ONLY out of gate one which is the gate closest to the East Building/Attendance Center. Door E2 is a good reference point to find this gate. They are $30 cash only.