East Alton-Wood River Community High School

MORP Dance 2024 sponsored by student council.

Varsity boys basketball vs. Columbia

Senior Mentor Christmas Party A big thank you to the senior mentors for all of their hard work this year with the new program.

Friday, December 6 **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than Friday, January 10th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **MORP is tonight after the home basketball game. Students attending the dance need to enter the bus circle doors, E2 and go through the evolve system. Reminder that tickets can be purchased during academic lab for $5, the price goes up to $7 if you purchase at the door. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday from 4-9 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. Bonus: Virgil Ellis will be making an appearance as Santa:) **The Village of Hartford is having a Christmas Bingo night next Wednesday, December 11th, from 5-9 pm at the Hartford Gym. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Themes for this week’s games are: tonight--Boys Basketball Home--PJs--it is also MORP Tomorrow--Boys and Girls Basketball Home--Wear White **Juniors and Seniors- After Prom needs volunteers to sell raffle tickets at each boys and girls home basketball game in December. This is a fundraiser for the junior/senior After Prom. Also anyone that signs up will receive community service hours. Please note there are multiple dates so you can pick and choose what to sign up for. **Mrs. Robinson shared the 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on this list a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences and 2 or fewer tardies. If you clear obligations and have a C or better in a class you don't have to take that final. Mrs. Robinson also shared the senior community service list. In order to be on that list a senior must have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final. Something new this year, that is separate from this list, is if a student has an A and now a B because of the student council food drive, regardless if you are on the attendance list, you are exempt from the final that you have an A or B in the class. This list has taken a lot of time to put together so there could be errors. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily. **ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in auditioning for the Spring 2025 Production of Spongebob the Musical, the EAWR Drama Club invites you to participate in the first Dance and Audition Boot Camp running next week. On Tuesday, December 10th, Tap Dancing will be taught and performed from 6:00-7:30pm. Thursday, December 12th will showcase Musical Theater dancing and a hip hop routine from 4:30-7:30pm. Friday, December 13th will include How To Audition for Musicals taught by Kaitlin and Kyndal at 5:00pm. Auditions for the Spring Musical will be held on Monday, December 16th at 4:30pm in the EAWR Auditorium. Callbacks will be indicated during your audition and should report to the auditorium at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18th. If you are interested in working tech/backstage crew for the musical, please contact Kaitlin or sign-up on the tech sheet during the audition dates. **Senior mentors will meet today during academic lab in E121 for the Christmas party. **Stressing about finals? Need a break? The Teen Mental Health First Aid Leadership Group invites you to a FREE yoga session. Mrs. Zipprich will lead Mindful Monday Yoga on Monday, December 9th during Academic Lab. No experience necessary. Simple stretching & breathing techniques. Only 25 spots available. Students can register through the QR Code on the flyers, Guidance Google Classroom, or visit the Guidance Office. **The Cafe’ is closed today. **Spirit Club is sponsoring a pizza party before the girls basketball game next week on Monday in the South Building Hallway starting at 5:30 pm. All EAWR students and staff are invited to attend.

Here is our busy schedule for the weekend and results from last night.

Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Teen Mental Health First Aiders! This semester, Mr. Duncan's 2nd & 5th Period Health Classes were certified in Teen Mental Health First Aid, guided by School Psychologist Mrs. Caraway and Interventionist Mrs. Venvertloh—both of whom are Certified Instructors. With 48 additional students now certified, EAWR continues to grow a community that supports mental health awareness. These students gained vital skills, including recognizing warning signs, asking thoughtful questions, listening empathetically, connecting peers with trusted adults, and maintaining supportive relationships. A heartfelt thank you to the Madison County Mental Health Board, our amazing students, and dedicated staff for working together to increase awareness, provide resources, and build a stronger, healthier community.

Our ESports program is searching for our next head coach. We have very competitive pay regionally for this position and just won the state championship for IHSEA in MarioKart. We have several other games where we are highly competitive and have a state of the art arena!

Thursday, December 5 **EAWR has partnered with Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are located outside the Main Office and in the East Building Courtyard if you would like to donate a toy for a child. **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than Friday, January 10th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **MORP is tomorrow night after the home basketball game. Students attending the dance need to enter the bus circle doors, E2 and go through the evolve system. Reminder that tickets can be purchased during academic lab and after school this week for $5, the price goes up to $7 if you purchase at the door. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 8th from 4-9 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. Bonus: Virgil Ellis will be making an appearance as Santa:) **The Village of Hartford is having a Christmas Bingo night next Wednesday, December 11th, from 5-9 pm at the Hartford Gym. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Themes for this week’s games are: tomorrow--Boys Basketball Home--PJs--it is also MORP Saturday--Boys and Girls Basketball Home--Wear White **Reminder that the $5 passes for winter sports are on sale in the Attendance Center **Juniors and Seniors- After Prom needs volunteers to sell raffle tickets at each boys and girls home basketball game in December. This is a fundraiser for the junior/senior After Prom. Also anyone that signs up will receive community service hours. Please note there are multiple dates so you can pick and choose what to sign up for. **Mrs. Robinson shared the 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on this list a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences and 2 or fewer tardies. If you clear obligations and have a C or better in a class you don't have to take that final. Mrs. Robinson also shared the senior community service list. In order to be on that list a senior must have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final. Something new this year, that is separate from this list, is if a student has an A and now a B because of the student council food drive, regardless if you are on the attendance list, you are exempt from the final that you have an A or B in the class. This list has taken a lot of time to put together so there could be errors. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily. **ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in auditioning for the Spring 2025 Production of Spongebob the Musical, the EAWR Drama Club invites you to participate in the first Dance and Audition Boot Camp running next week. On Tuesday, December 10th, Tap Dancing will be taught and performed from 6:00-7:30pm. Thursday, December 12th will showcase Musical Theater dancing and a hip hop routine from 4:30-7:30pm. Friday, December 13th will include How To Audition for Musicals taught by Kaitlin and Kyndal at 5:00pm. Auditions for the Spring Musical will be held on Monday, December 16th at 4:30pm in the EAWR Auditorium. Callbacks will be indicated during your audition and should report to the auditorium at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 18th. If you are interested in working tech/backstage crew for the musical, please contact Kaitlin or sign-up on the tech sheet during the audition dates. **Big Sisters will be selling Candy Grams during both lunches by the cafeteria on today. The cost is $1 each. Bring your cash and send your friends a holiday note! **Senior mentors will meet tomorrow during academic lab in E121 for the Christmas party. **Stressing about finals? Need a break? The Teen Mental Health First Aid Leadership Group invites you to a FREE yoga session. Mrs. Zipprich will lead Mindful Monday Yoga on Monday, December 9th during Academic Lab. No experience necessary. Simple stretching & breathing techniques. Only 25 spots available. Students can register through the QR Code on the flyers, Guidance Google Classroom, or visit the Guidance Office. **The Cafe’ will be open all day today but closed all day tomorrow.

Congratulations to our Students of the Month for November! Each department selected a student who consistently did great things in their area of instruction.

Here is our schedule for Thu, Dec. 5 along with all the results from yesterday.

Home opener for the Oilers! Oilers vs. SIUE Charter

Wednesday, December 4 **EAWR has partnered with Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are located outside the Main Office and in the East Building Courtyard if you would like to donate a toy for a child. **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than Friday, January 10th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **MORP is this Friday night after the home basketball game. Students attending the dance need to enter the bus circle doors, E2 and go through the evolve system. Reminder that tickets can be purchased during academic lab and after school this week for $5, the price goes up to $7 if you purchase at the door. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 8th from 4-9 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. Bonus: Virgil Ellis will be making an appearance as Santa:) **The Village of Hartford is having a Christmas Bingo night next Wednesday, December 11th, from 5-9 pm at the Hartford Gym. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Themes for this week’s games are: Tonight--Boys Basketball Home--Adam Sandler Friday--Boys Basketball Home--PJs--it is also MORP Saturday--Boys and Girls Basketball Home--Wear White **Reminder that the $5 passes for winter sports are on sale in the Attendance Center **Juniors and Seniors- After Prom needs volunteers to sell raffle tickets at each boys and girls home basketball game in December. This is a fundraiser for the junior/senior After Prom. Also anyone that signs up will receive community service hours. Please note there are multiple dates so you can pick and choose what to sign up for. **Mrs. Robinson shared the first run of the 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on this list a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences and 2 or fewer tardies. If you clear obligations and have a C or better in a class you don't have to take that final. Mrs. Robinson also shared the senior community service list. In order to be on that list a senior must have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final. Something new this year, that is separate from this list, is if a student has an A and now a B because of the student council food drive, regardless if you are on the attendance list, you are exempt from the final that you have an A or B in the class. This list has taken a lot of time to put together so there could be errors. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily. **All students must take the Student Satisfaction Survey before leaving to go anywhere today during academic lab. The survey should only take a few minutes and students will find it in their email. **ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in auditioning for the Spring 2025 Production of Spongebob the Musical, the EAWR Drama Club invites you to participate in the first Dance and Audition Boot Camp running next week. On Tuesday, December 10th, Tap Dancing will be taught and performed from 6:00-7:30pm. Thursday, December 12th will showcase Musical Theater dancing and a hip hop routine from 4:30-7:30pm. Friday, December 13th will include How To Audition for Musicals taught by Kaitlin and Kyndal at 5:00pm. Auditions for the Spring Musical will be held on Monday, December 16th at 4:30pm in the EAWR Auditorium. Callbacks will be indicated during your audition and should report to the auditorium at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 18th. If you are interested in working tech/backstage crew for the musical, please contact Kaitlin or sign-up on the tech sheet during the audition dates. **Big Sisters will be selling Candy Grams during both lunches by the cafeteria on today and tomorrow. The cost is $1 each. Bring your cash and send your friends a holiday note! **Senior mentors will meet on Friday during academic lab in E121 for the Christmas party. **Stressing about finals? Need a break? The Teen Mental Health First Aid Leadership Group invites you to a FREE yoga session. Mrs. Zipprich will lead Mindful Monday Yoga on Monday, December 9th during Academic Lab. No experience necessary. Simple stretching & breathing techniques. Only 25 spots available. Students can register through the QR Code on the flyers, Guidance Google Classroom, or visit the Guidance Office.

Here is our schedule for today, Wed, Dec. 4 along with our results from yesterday.

Oiler Bowling against Breese Central

Tuesday, December 3 **EAWR has partnered with Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are located outside the Main Office and in the East Building Courtyard if you would like to donate a toy for a child. **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than Friday, January 10th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **Student council is hosting the annual MORP dance this Friday after the home basketball game. The cost for the dance is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Guest forms are available from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Forms are due back today. MORP tickets are on sale this week during academic lab and after school for $5. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 8th from 4-9 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **The Village of Hartford is having a Christmas Bingo night next Wednesday, December 11th, from 5-9 pm at the Hartford Gym. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Tonight, from 6-8 PM, Spirit Club is going to host a poster party to make senior winter sports posters. This event is for seniors only and it will be held in the East Building Courtyard from 6 to 8 PM. All seniors who participate will receive service hours and again all seniors are invited. Pizza will be provided. Hope you can make it tonight from 6 to 8 PM for the poster party. **Themes for this week’s games are: Tomorrow--Boys Basketball Home--Adam Sandler Friday--Boys Basketball Home--PJs--it is also MORP Saturday--Boys and Girls Basketball Home--Wear White **Reminder that the $5 passes for winter sports are on sale in the Attendance Center **Juniors and Seniors- After Prom needs volunteers to sell raffle tickets at each boys and girls home basketball game in December. This is a fundraiser for the junior/senior After Prom. Also anyone that signs up will receive community service hours. Please note there are multiple dates so you can pick and choose what to sign up for. **Mrs. Robinson shared the first run of the 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on this list a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences and 2 or fewer tardies. If you clear obligations and have a C or better in a class you don't have to take that final. Mrs. Robinson also shared the senior community service list. In order to be on that list a senior must have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final. Something new this year, that is separate from this list, is if a student has an A and now a B because of the student council food drive, regardless if you are on the attendance list, you are exempt from the final that you have an A or B in the class. This list has taken a lot of time to put together so there could be errors. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily. **Tomorrow, all students must take the Student Satisfaction Survey before leaving to go anywhere during academic lab. The survey should only take a few minutes and students will find it in their email tomorrow.

Here is our schedule for Tue, Dec. 3 along with the results from Monday's games.

Frosh boys vs. Wesclin

Monday, December 2 **EAWR has partnered with Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are located outside the Main Office and in the East Building Courtyard if you would like to donate a toy for a child. **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than Friday, January 10th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **Student council is hosting the annual MORP dance this Friday after the home basketball game. The cost for the dance is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Guest forms are available from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Forms are due back tomorrow. **If anyone is interested in playing softball, there will be an informational meeting in Mr. Beachum’s room (M104) today during academic lab. Get a pass from the attendance center to attend. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 8th from 4-9 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **The Village of Hartford is having a Christmas Bingo night on Wednesday, December 11th from 5-9 pm at the Hartford Gym. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Tomorrow, from 6-8 PM, spirit club is going to host a poster party to make senior winter sports posters. This event is for seniors only and it will be held in the East Building Courtyard from 6 to 8 PM. All seniors who participate will receive service hours and again all seniors are invited. Pizza will be provided. Hope you can make it tomorrow from 6 to 8 PM for the poster party. **Themes for this week’s games are: Wednesday--Boys Basketball Home--Adam Sandler Friday--Boys Basketball Home--PJs--it is also MORP Saturday--Boys and Girls Basketball Home--Wear White **Reminder that the $5 passes for winter sports are on sale in the Attendance Center **Juniors and Seniors- After Prom needs volunteers to sell raffle tickets at each boys and girls home basketball game in December. This is a fundraiser for the junior/senior After Prom. Also anyone that signs up will receive community service hours. Please note there are multiple dates so you can pick and choose what to sign up for. **Mrs. Robinson shared the first run of the 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on this list a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences and 2 or fewer tardies. If you clear obligations (those will be added later) and have a C or better in a class you don't have to take that final. **Mrs. Robinson also shared senior community service list. In order to be on that list a senior must have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations (those will be added later) and passing the class you don't have to take that final. Something new this year that is separate from this list is if a student has an A and now a B because of the student council food drive regardless if you are on the attendance list you are exempt from the final that you have an A or B in the class. This list has taken a lot of time to put together so there could be errors. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily. **Attention Peer Leaders: we will meet today in E121 during academic lab. **On Wednesday all students must take the Student Satisfaction Survey before leaving to go anywhere during academic lab. The survey should only take a few minutes and students will find it in their email on Wednesday.

Here is today's schedule, the weekly schedule, and results from the games that occurred over Thanksgiving Break.

Good job EAWR Cheerleaders at competition today.