Here is our Labor Day Weekend schedule and results from Thursday's games. Let's go Oilers!
Puffs auditions are underway! We have some talented students.
Morning Announcements for:
Thursday, August 31, 2023
**Student Council will have their 1st meeting today in room E206 during academic lab. If you filled out the application, please attend. Teachers, the list of students who applied is in the meetings folder on google drive.
**Are you interested in acting or working in the fall production PUFFS? PUFFS is a Harry Potter spin-off comedy suited for all ages! Auditions will be tonight starting at 6pm. You can sign-up for backstage crew during this time.
**Are you a junior or senior girl wanting to work on community service projects or fundraise for charities? Please apply for the Big Sisters organization here at the high school! See Mrs. Miller in room E224 or Mrs. Parmentier in room M205 to pick up the application. All applications are due by Friday, September 8th. New members will be inducted on Wednesday, September 27th.
**Students: The weekend food survey was sent out on Monday. Please make sure to complete it this morning.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 5 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 2024 composite photo.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 9th. 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 plus be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**There will be a Harvest queen candidate meeting after school next Tuesday in the CCC. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Mrs. Robinson.
**After school tutoring will be every day after school from 2:30-3:00 in the Resource Room located in the East Building. If there are questions please stop by the Attendance Center.
**Tonight’s theme for Soccer and Volleyball is gold rush--wear gold
**Tomorrow night’s theme for Football is red/white/blue--sunglasses will be the giveaway for the student section.
**There will be a tailgate tomorrow from 6:15-6:40 before the varsity football game. This week we will have pizza, chips, soda/water. This is free for all EAWR students and EAWR staff. Please also sit in the student section at the game and line up for the field outside the tunnel for pregame.
**This is a reminder to students that the cafe is NOT open during passing periods, even with a pass. Before school, it will close at 7:55 when the bell rings. We have a large number of students attempting to come during these times. The Cafe’ workers are also transitioning to their classes during passing periods. Thank you so much for your help with this going forward.
**There is no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Wood River-Hartford Elementary Pre-K Screening
Morning Announcements for:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
**Are you interested in acting or working in the fall production PUFFS? PUFFS is a Harry Potter spin-off comedy suited for all ages! Auditions will be tomorrow starting at 6pm. You can sign-up for backstage crew during this time.
**Students: The weekend food survey was sent out on Monday. Please make sure to complete that before tomorrow morning.
**Spirit club will be meeting today during academic lab in room E121 to plan the pep assembly. Spirit club will also have a short meeting after school today in the courtyard. The spirit club roster has been shared with seniors.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 5 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 2024 composite photo.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 9th. 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 plus be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**There will be a Harvest queen candidate meeting after school on Tuesday in the CCC. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Mrs. Robinson.
**After school tutoring will be every day after school from 2:30-3:00 in the Resource Room located in the East Building. If there are questions please stop by the Attendance Center.
**Here are the themes for this week's games.
Tomorrow, August 31st--Soccer and Volleyball--gold rush--wear gold
Friday, September 1st--Football--red/white/blue--sunglasses will be the giveaway for the student section.
**There will be a tailgate this Friday from 6:15-6:40 before the varsity football game. This week we will have pizza, chips, soda/water. This is free for all EAWR students and EAWR staff. Please also sit in the student section at the game and line up for the field outside the tunnel for pregame.
**There is no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Results from Tuesday and today's schedule. Reminder, if coming to the boys soccer game today at EAWR, spectators may enter through the gates by the softball or baseball fields. The bleachers are reserved for our student section so specators may want to bring chairs.
Congratulations to the Oiler JV and Varsity volleyball teams on their win over Southwestern tonight.
Morning Announcements for:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
ATTENTION GAMERS! Sign-ups for Mario Kart and Valorant are going on right now! Practices began yesterday after school in the College and Career Center. If you are interested in playing Mario Kart or Valorant, or just have any questions, stop by the College and Career Center and contact Coach Drew or Coach Mattix-Wand.
**Are you interested in acting or working in the fall production PUFFS? PUFFS is a Harry Potter spin-off comedy suited for all ages! Auditions will be this Thursday starting at 6pm. You can sign-up for backstage crew during this time.
**Spirit club will be meeting tomorrow during academic lab in room E121 to plan the pep assembly. Spirit club will also have a short meeting after school tomorrow in the courtyard. The spirit club roster has been shared with seniors. If you want to join, please put your name on the list before tomorrow.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 5 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 2024 composite photo.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 9th. 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 plus be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**After school tutoring will be every day after school from 2:30-3:00 in the Resource Room located in the East Building. If there are questions please stop by the Attendance Center.
**Here are the themes for this week's games.
Tuesday, August 29th--Volleyball--Construction worker. There will be hats for the student section and vests for seniors.
Thursday, August 31st--Soccer and Volleyball--gold rush--wear gold
Friday, September 1st--Football--red/white/blue--sunglasses will be the giveaway for the student section.
**There will be a tailgate this Friday from 6:15-6:40 before the varsity football game. This week we will have pizza, chips, soda/water. This is free for all EAWR students and EAWR staff. Please also sit in the student section at the game and line up for the field outside the tunnel for pregame.
The Varsity Baseball Head Coach position is open. Interested individuals should contact AD, Mark Beatty using the contact information at the bottom of the job posting.
Athletic results from Monday and Tuesday's schedule. Let's go Oilers!
Morning Announcements for:
Monday, August 28, 2023
**Reminder that today we start the 2:30 dismissal schedule that includes academic lab.
ATTENTION GAMERS! Sign-ups for Mario Kart and Valorant are going on right now! Practice will begin today after school in the College and Career Center. If you are interested in playing Mario Kart or Valorant, or just have any questions, stop by the College and Career Center and contact Coach Drew or Coach Mattix-Wand.
**Attention all students who are interested in joining Drama Club: There will be a meeting in the Auditorium today at 5pm. All students from any grade level are welcome to hear more about the year and how they can be involved both on and off the stage.
**Are you interested in acting or working in the fall production PUFFS? PUFFS is a Harry Potter spin-off comedy suited for all ages! Auditions will be this Thursday starting at 6pm. You can sign-up for backstage crew during this time.
**Spirit club will be meeting Wednesday during academic lab in room E121 to plan the pep assembly. Spirit club will also have a short meeting after school Wednesday in the courtyard. The spirit club roster has been shared with seniors. If you want to join, please put your name on the list before Wednesday.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 5 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 2024 composite photo.
**Art Club will have its first meeting today during Academic Lab. If you would like to join, please come to the Art Room, M-009, at 10:45 today. You do not need to be enrolled in an art class to join.
**The Dungeons & Dragons Club will have its first meeting this Friday during Academic Lab. If you are interested in joining, please come to the Student Center in the basement of the Main Building at 10:45 on Friday.
Starting tomorrow, Monday, EAWR will be on our regular 2:30 dismissal schedule.
Oiler soccer down 3-0 at halftime against Maryville Christian.
Oilers volleyball lost in 2 sets to Father McGivney and end in 6th place at the Roxana Tournament.
Varsity volleyball won in 2 over Auburn. They play again at 2 pm in the Roxana junior high gym today.
Oilers win first set 25-23 over Auburn in the Roxana Tournament.
Looking forward to seeing the Maroon & Gold on the field and in the stands tomorrow morning for week one of the football season!
Morning Announcements for:
Friday, August 25, 2023
**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.
**Anyone wishing to join Student Council needs to fill out the application that was emailed to you and submit by the end of the day today. Please make sure you fill out the application even if you were in student council last year.
**The First Baptist Church of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help make blankets for the Community Hope Center. Please check your email from Mrs. Robinson for contact information.
**Attention all students who are interested in joining Drama Club: There will be a meeting in the Auditorium next Monday, August 28th at 5pm. All students from any grade level are welcome to hear more about the year and how they can be involved both on and off the stage.
**Are you interested in acting or working in the fall production PUFFS? PUFFS is a Harry Potter spin-off comedy suited for all ages! Auditions will be next Thursday, August 31st, starting at 6pm. You can sign-up for backstage crew during this time. More information will be provided at the first drama club meeting next Monday.
**Year long athletic passes are on sale. The pass will allow the holder to get in all home athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year (minus IHSA events). Passes are $30 for adults and $20 for non-EAWR children under 18. The year-long passes can be purchased at the first home volleyball game, the first home football game or from the Attendance Center. EAWR students can purchase a $5 home athletic pass for fall in the Attendance Center.
**If you are a fall athlete or in the band and want to get into games for free, you need to have a picture of your ID on your phone and present it at the gate.
**Spirit club will be meeting next Wednesday during academic lab in room E121 to plan the pep assembly. Spirit club will also have a short meeting after school next Thursday, August 31st in the courtyard. The spirit club roster has been shared with seniors. If you want to join, please put your name on the list before August 30th.
Oiler Volleyball lost in 3 to CM tonight in a close one but showed great effort. We also had an outstanding student section tonight.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
**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.
**Anyone wishing to join Student Council needs to fill out the application that was emailed to you and submit by tomorrow at the end of the day. Please make sure you fill out the application even if you were in student council last year.
**There will be a meeting immediately after school today in the College and Career Center for seniors interested in running for Harvest Queen. Please keep in mind that candidates must be a senior and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be eligible to run. The meeting is mandatory, however, if you are in work-study or have another conflict please, contact Mrs. Robinson prior to the meeting.
**The First Baptist Church of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help make blankets for the Community Hope Center. Please check your email from Mrs. Robinson for contact information.
**Attention all students who are interested in joining Drama Club: There will be a meeting in the Auditorium next Monday, August 28th at 5pm. All students from any grade level are welcome to hear more about the year and how they can be involved both on and off the stage."
**Are you interested in acting or working in the Fall production PUFFS? PUFFS is a Harry Potter spin-off comedy suited for all ages! Auditions will be next, Thursday, August 31st starting at 6pm. You can sign-up for backstage crew during this time. More information will be provided at the first drama club meeting next Monday."
**The theme for tonight’s soccer and volleyball games is Hawaiian. Leis will be distributed to EAWR students at the games.
**Year long athletic passes are on sale. The pass will allow the holder to get in all home athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year (minus IHSA events). Passes are $30 for adults and $20 for non-EAWR children under 18. The year-long passes can be purchased at the first home volleyball game, the first home football game, or from the Attendance Center. EAWR students can purchase a $5 home athletic pass for fall in the Attendance Center.
**If you are a fall athlete or in the band and want to get into games for free, you need to have a picture of your ID on your phone and present it at the gate.
