Top Oilers for 2nd Semester
Congratulations to the following students for being Caught Doing Great Things !
Tuesday, April 28th
**Youth Alive will meet this Wednesday, April 29, in E121 during Academic Lab. We hope to see you there!
**Senior Sunset is Wednesday, April 29th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the stadium. All seniors, faculty and staff are invited to attend. We will have pizza, soda/water, chips, and games at the stadium.
**The Ice Cream Social and Yearbook distribution will be Thursday, April 30th. Yearbooks can still be purchased for $60 from Mr James. The list of who has purchased a yearbook has been shared with students. The schedule for Thursday has been shared with students and staff in the Schedules Folder.
**In recognition of NASA's Black Hole Week, Mrs. Timmins's science class has placed black holes around campus with information about them. Students can pick up black hole week questions outside of Mrs. Timmins room and everyone who correctly answers the questions and returns them to her by Friday, will get a prize.
**EAWR Thespian Troupe 733 presents Little Shop of Horrors The Musical on Thursday the 30th, Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd at 7 pm. There will also be a Sunday Matinee at 2 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults and $7 for students and children 5 and under are free.
**Eastwood Elementary needs volunteers for Literature Night on Thursday, April 30th from 4:45 - 7 pm. Students would be assigned to a room door and in charge of shutting it when the station starts and opening it when the story ends. If volunteering wear an Oilers shirt. If volunteering, enter through the Kindergarten doors (Door #14). Sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**Oiler SHINE will meet this Friday in room E120 during Academic Lab.
**Seniors–please remember that all community service hours need to be completed by May 1st for graduation.
**The senior spotlight link has been shared with seniors multiple times through email. Please encourage your senior student to fill out the link so they can be highlighted on the webpage and facebook page.
**Hartford Elementary is having a Spring Carnival on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:30-6:30 pm and are looking for volunteers. Volunteers will help with the different stations and also face painting. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Seniors: If you have received a scholarship that will not be presented at the Senior Assembly on Wednesday, May 6th, please stop by the Attendance Center and give the information to Ms. Guthrie so it can be read at the assembly. Also, if you are joining the military after graduation, please give that information to Ms. Guthrie as well. Only information reported will be read at the Senior Assembly.
**The Senior Assembly is Wednesday, May 6th at 1:20 pm in the Memorial Gym and all senior families are invited to attend.
**Mrs. Robinson shared the senior 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on the attendance list a senior 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 ACT semester exemption list. In order to be on this list a senior must have attended all 3 ACT sessions last spring and have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final.
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.
– Seniors, if you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily and obligations.
**Senior finals are Thursday, May 7th hours 4-6 and Friday, May 8th early bird and hours 1-3. Remember that seniors MUST take all finals unless they have an A or a B in the class or are on the exemption list. All information is available to students in Google Drive.
**Graduation notes were shared with seniors in Google Drive plus copies of the notes can be picked up in the Guidance Office. All information about graduation practice, tickets, dress for the graduation ceremony, etc is included.
**Youth Alive will meet this Wednesday, April 29, in E121 during Academic Lab. We hope to see you there!
**Senior Sunset is Wednesday, April 29th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the stadium. All seniors, faculty and staff are invited to attend. We will have pizza, soda/water, chips, and games at the stadium.
**The Ice Cream Social and Yearbook distribution will be Thursday, April 30th. Yearbooks can still be purchased for $60 from Mr James. The list of who has purchased a yearbook has been shared with students. The schedule for Thursday has been shared with students and staff in the Schedules Folder.
**In recognition of NASA's Black Hole Week, Mrs. Timmins's science class has placed black holes around campus with information about them. Students can pick up black hole week questions outside of Mrs. Timmins room and everyone who correctly answers the questions and returns them to her by Friday, will get a prize.
**EAWR Thespian Troupe 733 presents Little Shop of Horrors The Musical on Thursday the 30th, Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd at 7 pm. There will also be a Sunday Matinee at 2 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults and $7 for students and children 5 and under are free.
**Eastwood Elementary needs volunteers for Literature Night on Thursday, April 30th from 4:45 - 7 pm. Students would be assigned to a room door and in charge of shutting it when the station starts and opening it when the story ends. If volunteering wear an Oilers shirt. If volunteering, enter through the Kindergarten doors (Door #14). Sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**Oiler SHINE will meet this Friday in room E120 during Academic Lab.
**Seniors–please remember that all community service hours need to be completed by May 1st for graduation.
**The senior spotlight link has been shared with seniors multiple times through email. Please encourage your senior student to fill out the link so they can be highlighted on the webpage and facebook page.
**Hartford Elementary is having a Spring Carnival on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:30-6:30 pm and are looking for volunteers. Volunteers will help with the different stations and also face painting. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Seniors: If you have received a scholarship that will not be presented at the Senior Assembly on Wednesday, May 6th, please stop by the Attendance Center and give the information to Ms. Guthrie so it can be read at the assembly. Also, if you are joining the military after graduation, please give that information to Ms. Guthrie as well. Only information reported will be read at the Senior Assembly.
**The Senior Assembly is Wednesday, May 6th at 1:20 pm in the Memorial Gym and all senior families are invited to attend.
**Mrs. Robinson shared the senior 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on the attendance list a senior 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 ACT semester exemption list. In order to be on this list a senior must have attended all 3 ACT sessions last spring and have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final.
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.
– Seniors, if you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily and obligations.
**Senior finals are Thursday, May 7th hours 4-6 and Friday, May 8th early bird and hours 1-3. Remember that seniors MUST take all finals unless they have an A or a B in the class or are on the exemption list. All information is available to students in Google Drive.
**Graduation notes were shared with seniors in Google Drive plus copies of the notes can be picked up in the Guidance Office. All information about graduation practice, tickets, dress for the graduation ceremony, etc is included.
**Senior Spotlight**
--Brooklyn Ruot will be attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Good luck and do great things!!
(We will continue to spotlight seniors daily)
--Brooklyn Ruot will be attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Good luck and do great things!!
(We will continue to spotlight seniors daily)
Athletic announcements for Tue, Apr. 28:
PLEASE SHARE!
Last Call – RSVP Closes Today at 4:00 PM
Incoming Class of 2030 students and families still have time to sign up for EAWR’s Freshman Fall Signing Day on Monday, May 4 at 6:00 PM.
Students will have the opportunity to meet coaches, connect with teammates, sign their Freshman Letter of Intent, receive a Signing Day t-shirt, and attend dinner with their families.
Fall opportunities include Football, Golf, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Cheer, and eSports. There is a place for everyone.
Please complete the RSVP using the Google Form before 4:00 PM today so we can prepare certificates, shirts, and meals for all participants.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to EAWR.
Madison County remains under a tornado warning; however, the severe weather has moved to the eastern part of the county and is no longer expected to impact Wood River. We are still seeing rain and wind, but the immediate threat has passed. Students will be dismissed today at 1:40 PM. We will continue to monitor conditions. If a student is unable to be picked up they can wait safely in the East building with Administration.
Parents we are still actively in a shelter in place until at least 1:45 PM and then we will reassess dismissal. Thank you for your contiuned cooperation.
Due to being under and active tornado warning until 1:15 pm. We will not be dismissing students until at least 1:15 pm.
Due to the possible severe weather, we are going to be dismissing today at 1 PM. There will also be no practices and no games tonight.
Monday, April 27th
**Congrats Malachi Carter and Kaylee Hellman on being crowned King and Queen on Saturday.
**Today's track & field, soccer, baseball and softball contests are now cancelled. An announcement will be made a little later today regarding practices for those sports.
**Youth Alive will meet this Wednesday, April 29, in E121 during Academic Lab. We hope to see you there!
**Senior Sunset is Wednesday, April 29th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the stadium. All seniors, faculty and staff are invited to attend. We will have pizza, soda/water, chips, and games at the stadium.
**The Ice Cream Social and Yearbook distribution will be Thursday, April 30th. Yearbooks can still be purchased for $60 from Mr James. The list of who has purchased a yearbook has been shared with students. The schedule for Thursday has been shared with students and staff in the Schedules Folder.
**EAWR Thespian Troupe 733 presents Little Shop of Horrors The Musical on Thursday the 30th, Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd at 7 pm. There will also be a Sunday Matinee at 2 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults and $7 for students and children 5 and under are free.
**Seniors–please remember that all community service hours need to be completed by May 1st for graduation.
**The senior spotlight link has been shared with seniors multiple times through email. Please encourage your senior student to fill out the link so they can be highlighted on the webpage and facebook page.
**Eastwood Elementary needs volunteers for Literature Night on Thursday, April 30th from 4:45 - 7 pm. Students would be assigned to a room door and in charge of shutting it when the station starts and opening it when the story ends. If volunteering wear an Oilers shirt. If volunteering, enter through the Kindergarten doors (Door #14). Sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**Hartford Elementary is having a Spring Carnival on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:30-6:30 pm and are looking for volunteers. Volunteers will help with the different stations and also face painting. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Seniors: If you have received a scholarship that will not be presented at the Senior Assembly on Wednesday, May 6th, please stop by the Attendance Center and give the information to Ms. Guthrie so it can be read at the assembly. Also, if you are joining the military after graduation, please give that information to Ms. Guthrie as well. Only information reported will be read at the Senior Assembly.
**The Senior Assembly is Wednesday, May 6th at 1:20 pm in the Memorial Gym and all senior families are invited to attend.
**Mrs. Robinson shared the senior 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on the attendance list a senior 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 ACT semester exemption list. In order to be on this list a senior must have attended all 3 ACT sessions last spring and have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final.
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.
– Seniors, if you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily and obligations.
**Senior finals are Thursday, May 7th hours 4-6 and Friday, May 8th early bird and hours 1-3. Remember that seniors MUST take all finals unless they have an A or a B in the class or are on the exemption list. All information is available to students in Google Drive.
**Graduation notes were shared with seniors in Google Drive plus copies of the notes can be picked up in the Guidance Office. All information about graduation practice, tickets, dress for the graduation ceremony, etc is included.
**Congrats Malachi Carter and Kaylee Hellman on being crowned King and Queen on Saturday.
**Today's track & field, soccer, baseball and softball contests are now cancelled. An announcement will be made a little later today regarding practices for those sports.
**Youth Alive will meet this Wednesday, April 29, in E121 during Academic Lab. We hope to see you there!
**Senior Sunset is Wednesday, April 29th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the stadium. All seniors, faculty and staff are invited to attend. We will have pizza, soda/water, chips, and games at the stadium.
**The Ice Cream Social and Yearbook distribution will be Thursday, April 30th. Yearbooks can still be purchased for $60 from Mr James. The list of who has purchased a yearbook has been shared with students. The schedule for Thursday has been shared with students and staff in the Schedules Folder.
**EAWR Thespian Troupe 733 presents Little Shop of Horrors The Musical on Thursday the 30th, Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd at 7 pm. There will also be a Sunday Matinee at 2 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults and $7 for students and children 5 and under are free.
**Seniors–please remember that all community service hours need to be completed by May 1st for graduation.
**The senior spotlight link has been shared with seniors multiple times through email. Please encourage your senior student to fill out the link so they can be highlighted on the webpage and facebook page.
**Eastwood Elementary needs volunteers for Literature Night on Thursday, April 30th from 4:45 - 7 pm. Students would be assigned to a room door and in charge of shutting it when the station starts and opening it when the story ends. If volunteering wear an Oilers shirt. If volunteering, enter through the Kindergarten doors (Door #14). Sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**Hartford Elementary is having a Spring Carnival on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:30-6:30 pm and are looking for volunteers. Volunteers will help with the different stations and also face painting. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Seniors: If you have received a scholarship that will not be presented at the Senior Assembly on Wednesday, May 6th, please stop by the Attendance Center and give the information to Ms. Guthrie so it can be read at the assembly. Also, if you are joining the military after graduation, please give that information to Ms. Guthrie as well. Only information reported will be read at the Senior Assembly.
**The Senior Assembly is Wednesday, May 6th at 1:20 pm in the Memorial Gym and all senior families are invited to attend.
**Mrs. Robinson shared the senior 1st semester attendance exemption list. In order to be on the attendance list a senior 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 ACT semester exemption list. In order to be on this list a senior must have attended all 3 ACT sessions last spring and have 6 or fewer absences. If you clear obligations and are passing the class you don't have to take that final.
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.
– Seniors, if you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. This list will also be updated for attendance daily and obligations.
**Senior finals are Thursday, May 7th hours 4-6 and Friday, May 8th early bird and hours 1-3. Remember that seniors MUST take all finals unless they have an A or a B in the class or are on the exemption list. All information is available to students in Google Drive.
**Graduation notes were shared with seniors in Google Drive plus copies of the notes can be picked up in the Guidance Office. All information about graduation practice, tickets, dress for the graduation ceremony, etc is included.
This morning at 7:54 a.m., the District’s Omnilert gun detection system was activated in the student parking lot after a student was observed brandishing an Orbeez-style toy gun toward another student’s vehicle.
As designed, the system immediately alerted law enforcement, who responded to campus within seconds. The situation was quickly assessed, and the object involved was confirmed to be not a real firearm.
At all times, the campus remained secure and safe. There was no ongoing threat to students or staff.
This incident demonstrates that the Omnilert detection system functioned exactly as intended—providing rapid identification and immediate notification to law enforcement so situations can be addressed without delay.
Student safety remains our highest priority. We appreciate the quick coordination between school personnel and responding officers that ensured a prompt and appropriate resolution.
We will continue to communicate with families whenever safety-related matters arise. Thank you for your continued support as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
As designed, the system immediately alerted law enforcement, who responded to campus within seconds. The situation was quickly assessed, and the object involved was confirmed to be not a real firearm.
At all times, the campus remained secure and safe. There was no ongoing threat to students or staff.
This incident demonstrates that the Omnilert detection system functioned exactly as intended—providing rapid identification and immediate notification to law enforcement so situations can be addressed without delay.
Student safety remains our highest priority. We appreciate the quick coordination between school personnel and responding officers that ensured a prompt and appropriate resolution.
We will continue to communicate with families whenever safety-related matters arise. Thank you for your continued support as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
**Senior Spotlight**
-- Isaiah Smith will be attending Grand Canyon University
--Andrea Pena will be entering the Workforce
Good luck and do great things!!
(We will continue to spotlight seniors daily)
-- Isaiah Smith will be attending Grand Canyon University
--Andrea Pena will be entering the Workforce
Good luck and do great things!!
(We will continue to spotlight seniors daily)
Athletic announcements for Mon, Apr. 27:
EAWR Thespian Troupe 733 presents Little Shop of Horrors The Musical on Thursday the 30th, Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd at 7 pm. There will also be a Sunday Matinee at 2 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults and $7 for students and children 5 and under are free.
The 2026 Prom Queen is Kaylee Halleman and the 2026 Prom King is Malachi Cater.
EAWR Prom 2026
Dinner has concluded and dancing has started.
Prom 2026 Sneak Peek
Midnight At The Manor
Career Day at EAWR. Thank you to the 26 speakers that spent their day talking to our students in breakout sessions. It was a great day.
Thank you to Kendra Green from Gumbo 2 Geaux for being the keynote speaker at the EAWR's Career Day. She did an excellent job speaking with the students about their future. Also Riverbend East Rotary is having a fundraiser tomorrow at the Keasler Center in East Alton and they will be serving pork jambalaya.
