
Football field painting has begun on our beautiful bermuda field. Also paid a visit to cheer and boys soccer practice today. Love to see all the activity around campus as we prepare for another school year!





Here is the Oiler Athletic Schedule for the week of Aug. 15. Also included is the itinerary for our annual "Meet the Oilers" night.





***Active Shooter Training Thursday and Friday at EAWR***
On Thursday, August 11th and Friday, 12th the WRPD will host an Active Shooter Response Training for surrounding police departments, fire departments and EMS at East Alton-Wood River High School. Both days Whitelaw Ave. near the high school will be closed to traffic. Please be aware of this training happening all day on August 11th and 12th. This training is not open to the public. Please contact Chief Wells with any questions 618-251-3114.

Stopped over to watch some junior high baseball practice today. We have members of our high school baseball staff coaching these kids. Teaching the fundamentals three years sooner than in years past is critical for success in high school baseball. Have a great season Oilers!



First softball game in the history of our junior high feeder programs! Love what is happening in OilerNation!





Congratulations to EAWR's Academic Challenge Team from 2nd semester. The awards from the competition just arrived.




EAWR would like to welcome Serena. She attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!


Please join us for our First Responders Game on Friday, August 26th. The Oilers will be hosting Harrisburg and wearing commemorative jerseys in honor of all first responders. First responders will receive free admission and honored during pregame. All are welcome!



****Please Read****
On Thursday, August 11th and Friday, 12th the WRPD will host an Active Shooter Response Training for surrounding police departments, fire departments and EMS at East Alton-Wood River High School. Both days Whitelaw Ave. near the high school will be closed to traffic. Please be aware of this training happening all day on August 11th and 12th. This training is not open to the public. Please contact Chief Wells with any questions 618-251-3114.

A few photos from the first day of practice on Monday. Let's go Oilers!




EAWR would like to welcome Hailey, Madison, and Kyden. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!




EAWR would like to welcome Maddie, Kaylea, and Camryn. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!




The 26th Annual Dash n. Glow tonight at EAWR. The younger kids ran a half mile course while the older kids a mile. Thanks to Coach Colona for all he does to promote the sport of running in the Metro East.





Today the administrators from the three districts worked together to plan the Oiler Nation Celebration and other initiatives for the school year.





Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open and must be completed online. Parents who are listed as the primary guardian in Skyward will need to register online by going to www.eawr.net and register using the Parent Access Account.
Fall sports start on Monday, August 8th and all athletes must have a current physical on file and be registered on 8 to 18 to practice https://eawr.8to18.com/accounts/login. Practice times for the 8th are listed on the school’s web page, www.eawr.net and on the school’s Facebook page.
If any student in early band or early bird PE needs transportation to early bird please contact Mr. Mike Moxey at 254-3151 ext 2561 and leave a message.
We look forward to doing great things this school year!!!

Here is our practice schedule for the first week of fall sports! Memorial Gym is not yet ready with the HVAC project still on going so please note the location of volleyball practices. Let's Go Oilers!




EAWR would like to welcome Abbie, Megan, Andrea and Beth. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!





EAWR would like to welcome Canaan, Emma, and Michael. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!




Fall athletic practices start on August 8th. In order to participate in practice a student must be registered in 8 to 18 and also have a current physical. Here are the times and locations for practice on Monday the 8th.

On Thursday, August 11th and Friday, 12th the WRPD will host an Active Shooter Response Training for surrounding police departments, fire departments and EMS at East Alton-Wood River High School. Both days Whitelaw Ave. near the high school will be closed to traffic. Please be aware of this training happening all day on August 11th and 12th. This training is not open to the public. Please contact Chief Wells with any questions 618-251-3114.