Student Council is sponsoring a bonfire on Wednesday, November 2nd from 630-830 pm at the stadium. This event is for EAWR students only. Please see the invitation.
Parents/Guardians
This message is from Chestnut Health Systems Prevention Team. Please see the newsletter that will help to guide parents to have a better understanding of underage drinking as it pertains to youth today.
Friday, October 21, 2022
**Orders will be taken for playoff football shirts outside the bus circle just inside the stadium gate from 1-5pm for the general public and during both lunches today in the cafeteria. Students may not leave class to purchase a shirt during school hours but may do so after school until 5pm. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $30. You must pay when you order and they will accept cash, Visa or Venmo.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. We will paint pumpkins on Wednesday, October 26th after school in the courtyard. All supplies will be provided, but we are limited to 25 participants, so sign up asap!
**EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid please contact Mrs. Struif. FAFSA completion is a requirement for graduation.
**Chief Wells and the City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to walk in the WR Parade on Saturday, October 29th to hand out flyers for the chili dinner and also hand them out following the parade. You would need to arrive at 10 am and should be done around 12:30 pm. If you are interested please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Lifetouch will be here today from 7:45-11:15 am for Picture Retake Day. Students, faculty, and staff who did not get pictures taken in September, please take time to go to the auditorium for retakes. Also, if you are unhappy with the photos from our first picture day, this is your opportunity to get new ones. Order forms are available in the Main Office.
**The Village of Hartford is hosting a Fall Fun Fest tomorrow. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristie Luebbert at 618-792-8820. All hours volunteered will count toward the community service graduation requirement.
**"Any girl interested in playing Girls Soccer this spring should come to a meeting tomorrow in Coach Daniels' room E208 during Academic Lab. Information about pre-season workouts will be given, so it's very important you attend if you want to play Girls Soccer this spring. See Mr. Daniels ahead of time for a pass to attend!
**Attention League of Legends players. There will be a meeting tomorrow in the College and Career center during academic lab to discuss the upcoming League of Legends season.
EAWR would like to thank the WRPD and WRFD for presenting to our students this week about school safety and school safety drills.
Here is the schedule for the weekend. Time to go to work Oilers!
Hunter and Austin received a positive referral for "doing great things" today. Congratulations you two and thanks for making EAWR a great place for others!
Winners of 5 of their last 6 games, Oiler Volleyball travels to Breese Central tonight for their final regular season game of the season. The team will play Roxana at the IHSA Regional next Monday at 7:00 pm at Wesclin H.S. in Trenton.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
**Orders will be taken for playoff football shirts today during both lunch hours today and outside the bus circle just inside the stadium gate from 1-5pm for the general public. Students may not leave class to purchase a shirt during school hours but may do so after school until 5pm. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $30. You must pay when you order and they will accept cash, Visa or Venmo.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. We will paint pumpkins on Wednesday, October 26th after school in the courtyard. All supplies will be provided, but we are limited to 25 participants, so sign up asap!
**EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid please contact Mrs. Struif. FAFSA completion is a requirement for graduation.
**Chief Wells and the City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to walk in the WR Parade on Saturday, October 29th to hand out flyers for the chili dinner and also hand them out following the parade. You would need to arrive at 10 am and should be done around 12:30 pm. If you are interested please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Hartford Elementary is having a Fall Festival tomorrow. It will be held inside and they are in need of helpers for the games from 5:15-7:15pm. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Lifetouch will be here from 7:45-11:15 am this Friday for Picture Retake Day. Students, faculty, and staff who did not get pictures taken in September, please take time to go to the auditorium for retakes. Also, if you are unhappy with the photos from our first picture day, this is your opportunity to get new ones. Order forms are available in the Main Office.
**The Wood River Police Department and Wood River Fire Department will be on campus today to meet with 11th and 12th graders in the auditorium during academic lab to go over safety drill information. They will then meet with 9th and 10th graders tomorrow the 20th, same place/same time.
**The Village of Hartford is hosting a Fall Fun Fest this Saturday. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristie Luebbert at 618-792-8820. All hours volunteered will count toward the community service graduation requirement.
**"Any girl interested in playing Girls Soccer this spring should come to a meeting this Friday in Coach Daniels' room E208 during Academic Lab. Information about pre-season workouts will be given, so it's very important you attend if you want to play Girls Soccer this spring. See Mr. Daniels ahead of time for a pass to attend!
Great job by Ms. Arment’s Journalism Class on the September Edition of the Oiler Times. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the 12 page paper for 50 cents please contact Ms. Arment.
There are no games scheduled for today.
The New To You Community Event is Saturday, November 5th from 8 am -noon. If anyone is interested in making donations to the Oiler Store for the community day, drop off will be available on Monday, October 24th from 3-6 pm at the East Building/Bus Circle Doors (E2). Please no knives, large furniture, or appliances.
Senior Reminders
--Early application deadlines are coming up soon for colleges/universities. If there are questions please contact the Guidance Department.
--FAFSA Night is Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm. If a senior parent/guardian would like to attend please call Mrs Struif at 618-254-3151 ext 2532.
EAWR will be hosting a College and Career Night on Thursday, November 10th from 4-7 pm in the East Building Courtyard. All EAWR students, families, and surrounding community students/families may attend.
Nice work by Oiler Volleyball going on the road and sweeping Greenville. The Oilers have won 5 of their last 6 contests. Playoff t-shirts and crewneck sweatshirts will be available to order tomorrow (Wed) on the bus circle from 1:00-5:00 pm.
The City of Wood River has issued a boil order for the area of Wood River around the high school for the next 24 hours. We are requesting students bring their own bottled water to school tomorrow because water fountains will not be accessible.
Congratulations to Cadence on being caught doing great things at school today!
Marty West was "caught being great" this morning when he took what could have been a bad situation and handled it very respectfully. Way to do great things Marty!!
EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid please contact Mrs Struif in the Guidance Office by phone at 618-254-3151 ext 2532 or email her at mstruif@eawr.org.
Football playoff shirts and sweatshirts will be available for purchase by onsitetshirtsandmore. They will take orders from students during lunches on Wednesday & Friday. They will set up just inside the stadium gate by the tennis courts for the general public to order on Wed, Thu, and Fri from 1:00 until 5:00 pm. You may also email your order and sizes to onsitetshirtsandmore@gmail.com. T-shirts are $20 and crewneck sweatshirts are $30. They accept cash, visa, or venmo and shirts must be paid for at the time of ordering.
Cash and Jamie were "caught doing great things" and received their certificate today as well as a coupon for a free item from the Oiler Express Cafe. Great job Cash and Jamie!
