We have two cancellations to announce for Monday, Aug. 26.
Tonight's boys soccer games in the John Martin Tournament have been delayed until 7:30. The other games scheduled for this afternoon have a high probability of being cancelled based on wet bulb measurements that Mr. Sutton will be taking this afternoon. Stay tuned!
Monday, August 26th
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 7th. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**The senior cap and gown assembly is this Thursday during academic lab in the auditorium. All seniors need to attend. If a senior can't attend please see Mrs Hayes in the guidance office following the assembly for an order packet.
**Attention junior & senior students in need of community service hours. The Oiler express cafe is looking for help before school. The requirements include good attendance & the ability to be at school by 7:30 (bus riders & early bird students cannot do this). You will earn 30 min for each day worked and will be expected to come every morning. If interested, please see Mrs Kinkel.
**There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab on Wednesday in room E121 to discuss the first pep assembly and fall sports. Teachers, the roster for the spirit club is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**There will be a senior mentor meeting during academic lab today in room E121 to discuss the first freshman mentor meeting. Teachers, the roster for the senior mentors is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**The EAWR Art Club will have its first meeting on today during Academic Lab in the Art Room, M-009. Any student interested in joining the Art Club should email Mr. James ASAP so he can add you to the roster. You do not have to be enrolled in an art class to join the Club.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 3 to take photos of all students, faculty, and staff. Seniors, even if you plan to use a senior photo from an outside photographer for the yearbook, you need to get your photo taken by Lifetouch on picture day so that you will appear in the Class of 2025 composite photo.
Here is our busy athletic schedule for the upcoming week of Aug. 26-31. Let's go Oilers!
The student section showing spirit at the scrimmage game against Calhoun tonight.
Football Maroon and Gold Night
Cheer Maroon and Gold Night
Golf Maroon and Gold Night
Cross Country Maroon and Gold
Soccer Maroon and Gold Night
Volleyball Maroon and Gold Night
Tennis Maroon and Gold Night
Members of the Wood River Business Alliance, local leaders, and school representatives were at EAWR today for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new tennis/pickleball courts at East Alton-Wood River High School. The new courts are a great addition to our campus.
Students in Mrs Jones and Mrs Hollaway's classes working on labs today.
Mr. James, explaining to our art students the process and design for the new mural in the Auditorium Gym.
Join us this evening for Maroon & Gold Night. We will introduce all the participants in our fall sports following the attached timeline. Our new concession stand will have a soft opening with drinks and snacks. Our new restrooms will also be open. Let's go Oilers!
Friday, August 23rd
**Student council applications are due by 3pm today. If you would like to join, please fill out and submit the application that was emailed to you at the beginning of the week by Mrs. Robinson. If you have any questions about student council, please visit the student council information table during your lunch hour. The table is located in the hallway outside of the cafeteria and student center.
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 7th. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**The senior cap and gown assembly is Thursday, August 29th, during academic lab in the auditorium. All seniors need to attend. If a senior can't attend please see Mrs Hayes in the guidance office following the assembly for an order packet.
**ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AND CURRENT DRAMA CLUB MEMBERS: If you are interested in joining Drama Club, there will be a meeting at 5pm in the auditorium today. We will be performing Game of Tiaras in the fall and Spongebob: The Musical in the spring. Many opportunities are open for those who want to work backstage or onstage. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Norton, Miss Goodbrake, or any current drama club member.
**Attention junior & senior students in need of community service hours. The Oiler express cafe is looking for help before school. The requirements include good attendance & the ability to be at school by 7:30 (bus riders & early bird students cannot do this). You will earn 30 min for each day worked and will be expected to come every morning. If interested, please see Mrs Kinkel.
There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab on Wednesday in room E121 to discuss the first pep assembly and fall sports Teachers, the roster for the spirit club is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**There will be a senior mentor meeting during academic lab on Monday in room E121 to discuss the first freshman mentor meeting. Teachers, the roster for the senior mentors is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**The EAWR Art Club will have its first meeting on Monday during Academic Lab in the Art Room, M-009. Any student interested in joining the Art Club should email Mr. James ASAP so he can add you to the roster. You do not have to be enrolled in an art class to join the Club.
**There will be a 2:00 dismissal again today. Next week will start the normal 2:30 dismissal.
Congratulations to Matt Bruce. He shot an 84 today at the Madison County Meet. That was 8th overall and earned him All-County!
Final score from Girls Tennis tonight and Oilers highlights from today's match at Alton High School.
Thursday, August 22nd
**If you are interested in joining student council, please check your email for the application from Mrs. Robinson. Applications are due back tomorrow by 3pm and meetings will begin soon.
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 7th. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**If you are interested in a food bag to take home tomorrow, please complete the survey Mrs. Robinson sent by the end of the day today. Remember, you must complete a new survey each week. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kinkel.
**If you are interested in playing competitive esports, there will be a meeting today after school in the CCC to discuss the upcoming esports seasons.
**The senior cap and gown assembly is Thursday, August 29th, during academic lab in the auditorium. All seniors need to attend. If a senior can't attend please see Mrs Hayes in the guidance office following the assembly for an order packet.
**ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AND CURRENT DRAMA CLUB MEMBERS: If you are interested in joining Drama Club, there will be a meeting at 5pm in the auditorium tomorrow. We will be performing Game of Tiaras in the fall and Spongebob: The Musical in the spring. Many opportunities are open for those who want to work backstage or onstage. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Norton, Miss Goodbrake, or any current drama club member.
**Attention junior & senior students in need of community service hours. The Oiler express cafe is looking for help before school. The requirements include good attendance & the ability to be at school by 7:30 (bus riders & early bird students cannot do this). You will earn 30 min for each day worked and will be expected to come every morning. If interested, please see Mrs Kinkel.”
**There will be a 2:00 dismissal again today and tomorrow. Next week will start the normal 2:30 dismissal.
