MORP 2025
Congratulations to Trenton Homer on being crowned MORP Prince, Caylee Weinmann for being crowned MORP Princess and the rest of the MORP Court.
Varsity Oilers vs. Freeburg from Memorial Gym!
Freshman boys basketball vs. Freeburg
Congratulations to Jackson Burke and JJ McCurdy for passing the very difficult Information Technology Specialist Certification test in the coding classes. Jackson Burke passed the Javascript exam and JJ McCurdy passed the Python exam. Great job!
OilerNation -
Please see the employment opportunities for the upcoming 26-27 school year.
Friday, December 12th
**The Big Sisters meeting for today has been canceled. Please see updates in our Google Classroom.
**Students: Please complete the Capturing Kids Hearts Survey sent to you by Mrs. Robinson by today. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes and the link is in your email.
**This month's Oiler Shout-Outs go to…
Aidan Stevenson - "Aidan made me an amazing banner for the windowed section of my classroom door! It looks awesome, and I love seeing it everyday when I walk into my room! Thank you, Aidan, for sharing your talent!" - Ms. Mueller
Mrs. Kinkel - "Mrs. Kinkel goes above and beyond for our students. She spends countless hours of her personal time shopping for the cafe and food program. EAWR is lucky to have such a caring person." - Mrs. Lynn
Whitney Wheelhan - "Helped me study for test." - Anonymous
**Any students interested in taking Yearbook 2nd semester please stop by the Guidance Office.
**The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday, December 14th from 4-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**There will be a Softball meeting for anyone interested in playing softball next Spring. The meeting will be on Monday, December 15th during Academic Lab in Mr. Beachum's classroom (M104). We will discuss some important information about Winter workouts, so please make sure to attend.
**Auditions for the Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors –
Open auditions for the Spring musical: Little Shop of Horrors, will be held in the auditorium on December 15th at 5:00. You do not have to be a Drama Club member to try out. All students wanting to audition should prepare a vocal selection, speaking materials will be provided.
**Final exams are next Wednesday and Thursday and the exam schedule has been shared with students by Ms. Hollaway. Students are required to take all finals unless on the exemption list with obligations cleared (the list is updated daily through December 16th) or have an A or B in the class. All information is available to students in Google Drive.
Wednesday, December 17th
EB 7:10-7:55 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Thursday, December 18th
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Friday, December 19th
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am (if exams are missed due to an excused absence)--not a required attendance day
Buses will pick-up every morning and will take home on Wednesday and Thursday at 12:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:35.
**Just a reminder to be eligible for the Renaissance Assembly next semester a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences, 2 or fewer tardies, no ISS/OSS and meet the grade requirements.
**Tickets for MORP will be on sale now until today. They are $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase tickets. MORP is tonight after the basketball game from 9-11 pm. It is a fundraiser for Prom and we encourage everyone to attend. This dance is for all grade levels and only approved guests may attend. All students must enter through door E2 and go through the EVOLV system. Dress for MORP is pajamas.
**2026 Yearbooks are $50 right now, and will go up to $60 on January 1st. They can be purchased online https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Senior Photos and Senior Baby Pics are due on Friday, January 9. For senior photos, head/shoulder pictures in portrait orientation tend to work best, but we can work with pics that don't fit those criteria. Keep in mind that some photos will have to be cropped. Hard copies of photos will be scanned and returned. Digital photos need to be high resolution/high quality in JPG format, AT LEAST 640 X 800 pixels (.8 aspect ratio) and 300 dpi. For the baby pics, we will work with whatever is available. JPGs should be emailed to cjames@eawr.org
**The Big Sisters meeting for today has been canceled. Please see updates in our Google Classroom.
**Students: Please complete the Capturing Kids Hearts Survey sent to you by Mrs. Robinson by today. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes and the link is in your email.
**This month's Oiler Shout-Outs go to…
Aidan Stevenson - "Aidan made me an amazing banner for the windowed section of my classroom door! It looks awesome, and I love seeing it everyday when I walk into my room! Thank you, Aidan, for sharing your talent!" - Ms. Mueller
Mrs. Kinkel - "Mrs. Kinkel goes above and beyond for our students. She spends countless hours of her personal time shopping for the cafe and food program. EAWR is lucky to have such a caring person." - Mrs. Lynn
Whitney Wheelhan - "Helped me study for test." - Anonymous
**Any students interested in taking Yearbook 2nd semester please stop by the Guidance Office.
**The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday, December 14th from 4-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**There will be a Softball meeting for anyone interested in playing softball next Spring. The meeting will be on Monday, December 15th during Academic Lab in Mr. Beachum's classroom (M104). We will discuss some important information about Winter workouts, so please make sure to attend.
**Auditions for the Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors –
Open auditions for the Spring musical: Little Shop of Horrors, will be held in the auditorium on December 15th at 5:00. You do not have to be a Drama Club member to try out. All students wanting to audition should prepare a vocal selection, speaking materials will be provided.
**Final exams are next Wednesday and Thursday and the exam schedule has been shared with students by Ms. Hollaway. Students are required to take all finals unless on the exemption list with obligations cleared (the list is updated daily through December 16th) or have an A or B in the class. All information is available to students in Google Drive.
Wednesday, December 17th
EB 7:10-7:55 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Thursday, December 18th
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Friday, December 19th
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am (if exams are missed due to an excused absence)--not a required attendance day
Buses will pick-up every morning and will take home on Wednesday and Thursday at 12:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:35.
**Just a reminder to be eligible for the Renaissance Assembly next semester a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences, 2 or fewer tardies, no ISS/OSS and meet the grade requirements.
**Tickets for MORP will be on sale now until today. They are $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase tickets. MORP is tonight after the basketball game from 9-11 pm. It is a fundraiser for Prom and we encourage everyone to attend. This dance is for all grade levels and only approved guests may attend. All students must enter through door E2 and go through the EVOLV system. Dress for MORP is pajamas.
**2026 Yearbooks are $50 right now, and will go up to $60 on January 1st. They can be purchased online https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Senior Photos and Senior Baby Pics are due on Friday, January 9. For senior photos, head/shoulder pictures in portrait orientation tend to work best, but we can work with pics that don't fit those criteria. Keep in mind that some photos will have to be cropped. Hard copies of photos will be scanned and returned. Digital photos need to be high resolution/high quality in JPG format, AT LEAST 640 X 800 pixels (.8 aspect ratio) and 300 dpi. For the baby pics, we will work with whatever is available. JPGs should be emailed to cjames@eawr.org
Region III hosted an art fair in the CCC tonight. Great job by all the students!
Congratulations to Brooklyn Ruot on being named Midwest Members Oiler of the Month.
Congratulations to Woody Peterson and Gina Truax on being recognized by the Riverbend East Rotary Club for Service Above Self. We are so proud of both of them!
Thursday, December 11th
**The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 14th from 4-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Auditions for the Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
Open auditions for all students will be held in the auditorium on December 15th at 5:00. All students wanting to audition should prepare a vocal selection, speaking materials will be provided.
**Students: Please complete the Capturing Kids Hearts Survey sent to you by Mrs. Robinson by tomorrow. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes and the link is in your email.
**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. Obligations need to be cleared by December 16th.
–Another exemption 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 regardless of attendance or obligations.
– If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily.
– Ms. Hollaway shared the 1st semester exam notes to student emails which includes the final exams schedule. Finals are Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th.
**Just a reminder to be eligible for the Renaissance Assembly next semester a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences, 2 or fewer tardies, no ISS/OSS and meet the grade requirements.
**Tickets for MORP will be on sale now until tomorrow. They are $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase tickets. MORP is tomorrow after the basketball game. It is a fundraiser for prom and we encourage everyone to attend. This dance is for all grade levels. Dress for MORP is pajamas.
**2026 Yearbooks are $50 right now, and will go up to $60 on January 1st. They can be purchased online https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Senior Photos and Senior Baby Pics are due on Friday, January 9. For senior photos, head/shoulder pictures in portrait orientation tend to work best, but we can work with pics that don't fit those criteria. Keep in mind that some photos will have to be cropped. Hard copies of photos will be scanned and returned. Digital photos need to be high resolution/high quality in JPG format, AT LEAST 640 X 800 pixels (.8 aspect ratio) and 300 dpi. For the baby pics, we will work with whatever is available. JPGs should be emailed to cjames@eawr.org
**The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 14th from 4-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Auditions for the Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
Open auditions for all students will be held in the auditorium on December 15th at 5:00. All students wanting to audition should prepare a vocal selection, speaking materials will be provided.
**Students: Please complete the Capturing Kids Hearts Survey sent to you by Mrs. Robinson by tomorrow. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes and the link is in your email.
**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. Obligations need to be cleared by December 16th.
–Another exemption 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 regardless of attendance or obligations.
– If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily.
– Ms. Hollaway shared the 1st semester exam notes to student emails which includes the final exams schedule. Finals are Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th.
**Just a reminder to be eligible for the Renaissance Assembly next semester a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences, 2 or fewer tardies, no ISS/OSS and meet the grade requirements.
**Tickets for MORP will be on sale now until tomorrow. They are $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase tickets. MORP is tomorrow after the basketball game. It is a fundraiser for prom and we encourage everyone to attend. This dance is for all grade levels. Dress for MORP is pajamas.
**2026 Yearbooks are $50 right now, and will go up to $60 on January 1st. They can be purchased online https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Senior Photos and Senior Baby Pics are due on Friday, January 9. For senior photos, head/shoulder pictures in portrait orientation tend to work best, but we can work with pics that don't fit those criteria. Keep in mind that some photos will have to be cropped. Hard copies of photos will be scanned and returned. Digital photos need to be high resolution/high quality in JPG format, AT LEAST 640 X 800 pixels (.8 aspect ratio) and 300 dpi. For the baby pics, we will work with whatever is available. JPGs should be emailed to cjames@eawr.org
Athletic announcements for Thu, Dec. 11:
Great job by the EAWR and LCJH band and choir at the winter concert.
Maui came to visit and bring lots of holiday cheer to our students, faculty, and staff!
Today during academic lab the six freshmen mentor groups along with their senior mentors competed in minute to win it Christmas games. Congratulations to Mrs. Zipprich's freshman mentor group for winning three of the six competitions.
Wednesday, December 10th
**The next freshmen mentor meeting will be today in the Memorial Gym. Senior mentors need to report to the Memorial Gym at 10:30 and freshmen at 10:45. No other movement should take place during academic lab.
**Tonight is our Band and Choirs Winter Concert. The concert takes place in the Auditorium at 7pm. The concert is free to attend.
**The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 14th from 4-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Auditions for the Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
Open auditions for all students will be held in the auditorium on December 15th at 5:00. All students wanting to audition should prepare a vocal selection, speaking materials will be provided.
**Students: Please complete the Capturing Kids Hearts Survey sent to you by Mrs. Robinson by this Friday. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes and the link is in your email.
**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. Obligations need to be cleared by December 16th.
–Another exemption 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 regardless of attendance or obligations.
– If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily.
– Ms. Hollaway shared the 1st semester exam notes to student emails which includes the final exams schedule. Finals are Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th.
**Just a reminder to be eligible for the Renaissance Assembly next semester a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences, 2 or fewer tardies, no ISS/OSS and meet the grade requirements.
**Tickets for MORP will be on sale now until December 12th. They are $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase tickets. MORP is this Friday after the basketball game. It is a fundraiser for prom and we encourage everyone to attend. This dance is for all grade levels. Dress for MORP is pajamas.
**2026 Yearbooks are $50 right now, and will go up to $60 on January 1st. They can be purchased online https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Senior Photos and Senior Baby Pics are due on Friday, January 9. For senior photos, head/shoulder pictures in portrait orientation tend to work best, but we can work with pics that don't fit those criteria. Keep in mind that some photos will have to be cropped. Hard copies of photos will be scanned and returned. Digital photos need to be high resolution/high quality in JPG format, AT LEAST 640 X 800 pixels (.8 aspect ratio) and 300 dpi. For the baby pics, we will work with whatever is available. JPGs should be emailed to cjames@eawr.org
**The next freshmen mentor meeting will be today in the Memorial Gym. Senior mentors need to report to the Memorial Gym at 10:30 and freshmen at 10:45. No other movement should take place during academic lab.
**Tonight is our Band and Choirs Winter Concert. The concert takes place in the Auditorium at 7pm. The concert is free to attend.
**The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas on Sunday, December 14th from 4-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Auditions for the Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
Open auditions for all students will be held in the auditorium on December 15th at 5:00. All students wanting to audition should prepare a vocal selection, speaking materials will be provided.
**Students: Please complete the Capturing Kids Hearts Survey sent to you by Mrs. Robinson by this Friday. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes and the link is in your email.
**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. Obligations need to be cleared by December 16th.
–Another exemption 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 regardless of attendance or obligations.
– If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily.
– Ms. Hollaway shared the 1st semester exam notes to student emails which includes the final exams schedule. Finals are Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th.
**Just a reminder to be eligible for the Renaissance Assembly next semester a student must have 3 or fewer excused absences, 2 or fewer tardies, no ISS/OSS and meet the grade requirements.
**Tickets for MORP will be on sale now until December 12th. They are $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. See Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to purchase tickets. MORP is this Friday after the basketball game. It is a fundraiser for prom and we encourage everyone to attend. This dance is for all grade levels. Dress for MORP is pajamas.
**2026 Yearbooks are $50 right now, and will go up to $60 on January 1st. They can be purchased online https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Senior Photos and Senior Baby Pics are due on Friday, January 9. For senior photos, head/shoulder pictures in portrait orientation tend to work best, but we can work with pics that don't fit those criteria. Keep in mind that some photos will have to be cropped. Hard copies of photos will be scanned and returned. Digital photos need to be high resolution/high quality in JPG format, AT LEAST 640 X 800 pixels (.8 aspect ratio) and 300 dpi. For the baby pics, we will work with whatever is available. JPGs should be emailed to cjames@eawr.org
Athletic announcements for Wed, Dec. 10:
Freshman Girls Basketball vs. Granite City
Big Sisters sponsored pictures with Santa before school today.
Out of habit, I, Mr. Beatty, posted the incorrect time on the daily announcements for tonight's girls freshman basketball game. Start time is actually at 5 pm tonight for freshman girls basketball in Memorial Gym.