Friday, October 16th
**Today, there is a bowling meeting in room E121 for anyone interested in bowling during Academic Lab
**Today, there is a girls wrestling meeting in the Courtyard during Academic Lab.
**Today is the last day to sign up for Monday’s pumpkin painting party. If we don’t have 15 sign ups by the end of the day today, the event will be canceled. The sign-up sheet is on the counter in the attendance center. There is no cost and all supplies will be provided.
**Please check the lost and found that is located outside of the cafe. All items remaining in the bin after 10/23 will be put into the clothing room.
**Students: If you have not done so already, please fill out the Student Services survey that was sent via email. Your feedback is very important and appreciated. If you have any issues accessing the link, please reach out to Ms. Guthrie for assistance.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**Themes for next week:
Monday the 19th – volleyball home – gold rush – wear gold
Tuesday the 20th – volleyball home – super heroes
**For any students interested in Illinois Wesleyan University, they will be on campus Tuesday, October 20th during both lunch periods.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**If you are interested in learning more about the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, they will be on campus Thursday, October 22nd during Academic Lab in the CCC. To attend this meeting, you must fill out the Google form sent out by Ms. Guthrie.
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**Monday, October 26th is Picture Retake Day. If you did not get your picture taken by Lifetouch in September, please do that on the morning of the 26th. If you are unhappy with your photo from Picture Day, you can return those photos to Lifetouch on Monday and get your picture retaken. New picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**Students, come out to the 1st annual PowderPuff football game on October 28th at 5:30pm at Memorial Stadium. Cost is $2 to get in and there will be a concession stand. Immediately after the game, we will have our annual bonfire. The bonfire is from 6:30 to 8:30 and is free to attend. There will be snacks and drinks available for free at the bonfire.
**The Riverbend Rescues Keys for Kids initiative, will be wrapping Christmas gifts for local families on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Bethalto Floor Store. Students may volunteer for the morning, afternoon, or both, and we’ll provide breakfast and lunch. Please check your email for information on how to sign up.
**Today, there is a bowling meeting in room E121 for anyone interested in bowling during Academic Lab
**Today, there is a girls wrestling meeting in the Courtyard during Academic Lab.
**Today is the last day to sign up for Monday’s pumpkin painting party. If we don’t have 15 sign ups by the end of the day today, the event will be canceled. The sign-up sheet is on the counter in the attendance center. There is no cost and all supplies will be provided.
**Please check the lost and found that is located outside of the cafe. All items remaining in the bin after 10/23 will be put into the clothing room.
**Students: If you have not done so already, please fill out the Student Services survey that was sent via email. Your feedback is very important and appreciated. If you have any issues accessing the link, please reach out to Ms. Guthrie for assistance.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**Themes for next week:
Monday the 19th – volleyball home – gold rush – wear gold
Tuesday the 20th – volleyball home – super heroes
**For any students interested in Illinois Wesleyan University, they will be on campus Tuesday, October 20th during both lunch periods.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**If you are interested in learning more about the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, they will be on campus Thursday, October 22nd during Academic Lab in the CCC. To attend this meeting, you must fill out the Google form sent out by Ms. Guthrie.
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**Monday, October 26th is Picture Retake Day. If you did not get your picture taken by Lifetouch in September, please do that on the morning of the 26th. If you are unhappy with your photo from Picture Day, you can return those photos to Lifetouch on Monday and get your picture retaken. New picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**Students, come out to the 1st annual PowderPuff football game on October 28th at 5:30pm at Memorial Stadium. Cost is $2 to get in and there will be a concession stand. Immediately after the game, we will have our annual bonfire. The bonfire is from 6:30 to 8:30 and is free to attend. There will be snacks and drinks available for free at the bonfire.
**The Riverbend Rescues Keys for Kids initiative, will be wrapping Christmas gifts for local families on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Bethalto Floor Store. Students may volunteer for the morning, afternoon, or both, and we’ll provide breakfast and lunch. Please check your email for information on how to sign up.
Girls Tennis plays in the IHSA Sectional today at Triad High School. Participants will leave at 10 am to get an early lunch and they will begin warm ups at noon before competing at 1:00.
Boys Soccer plays in the first round of the IHSA regional today. Kickoff is set for 4:30 at Maryville Christian.
Varsity Football will conclude their season tonight with a road game at Dupo High School. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm.
Our Volleyball Program is hosting a 16 school tournament tomorrow here at Memorial Gym and over at the Wood River Rec. Center. Tickets are $5 and good for all day.
Boys Soccer plays in the first round of the IHSA regional today. Kickoff is set for 4:30 at Maryville Christian.
Varsity Football will conclude their season tonight with a road game at Dupo High School. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm.
Our Volleyball Program is hosting a 16 school tournament tomorrow here at Memorial Gym and over at the Wood River Rec. Center. Tickets are $5 and good for all day.
Senior Parents–EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building this Thursday, November 5th at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid and complete the process please contact Ms. Guthrie at 618-254-3151 ext 2527 or by email. FAFSA completion is a requirement for graduation.
EAWR is hosting a College and Career Night Wednesday, November 4th from 5-7 pm for all EAWR students/parents and other local high school students/parents in the Memorial Gym. There will be different colleges/universities, branches of the military, and business representatives. There will also be some attendance drawings for students.
Please support EAWR After Prom
Dine to Donate today/tonight at Wood River Applebees
Dine to Donate today/tonight at Wood River Applebees
Thursday, October 15th
**The Great American Shake Out/Earthquake Drill is today at 10:15 am.
**Students: If you have not done so already, please fill out the Student Services survey that was sent via email. Your feedback is very important and appreciated. If you have any issues accessing the link, please reach out to Ms. Guthrie for assistance.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest on Monday, October 19th, after school in the courtyard. Participation is limited to 20 people, so if you'd like to participate, sign up in the attendance center. There is no cost and all supplies will be provided.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots and all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by this Thursday, October 15th. If there are questions please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**Monday, October 26th is Picture Retake Day. If you did not get your picture taken by Lifetouch in September, please do that on the morning of the 26th. If you are unhappy with your photo from Picture Day, you can return those photos to Lifetouch on Monday and get your picture retaken. New picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**Students, come out to the 1st annual PowderPuff football game on October 28th at 5:30pm at Memorial Stadium. Cost is $2 to get in and there will be a concession stand. Immediately after the game, we will have our annual bonfire. The bonfire is from 6:30 to 8:30 and is free to attend. There will be snacks and drinks available for free at the bonfire.
**The Great American Shake Out/Earthquake Drill is today at 10:15 am.
**Students: If you have not done so already, please fill out the Student Services survey that was sent via email. Your feedback is very important and appreciated. If you have any issues accessing the link, please reach out to Ms. Guthrie for assistance.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest on Monday, October 19th, after school in the courtyard. Participation is limited to 20 people, so if you'd like to participate, sign up in the attendance center. There is no cost and all supplies will be provided.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots and all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by this Thursday, October 15th. If there are questions please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**Monday, October 26th is Picture Retake Day. If you did not get your picture taken by Lifetouch in September, please do that on the morning of the 26th. If you are unhappy with your photo from Picture Day, you can return those photos to Lifetouch on Monday and get your picture retaken. New picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**Students, come out to the 1st annual PowderPuff football game on October 28th at 5:30pm at Memorial Stadium. Cost is $2 to get in and there will be a concession stand. Immediately after the game, we will have our annual bonfire. The bonfire is from 6:30 to 8:30 and is free to attend. There will be snacks and drinks available for free at the bonfire.
The Cahokia Conference Cross Country Meet scheduled for today has been postponed due to forecasted weather. The make up date will either be Saturday or Tuesday after the schools all vote on the day.
Volleyball travels to O'Fallon 1st Baptist Academy tonight. JV at 5:00 followed by Varsity. This is in O'Fallon, Illinois.
ESports has Splatoon and Valorant games tonight in the ESports Arena.
Speaking of ESports, last night, Riley Walls defeated Salem 3-1 in Street Fighter. Titus Dougher beat Eureka twice making him 8 wins and 0 losses on the season. Gabe Greer and Brady Barker finished 20th in the Fortnite IHSEA State Finals.
Volleyball travels to O'Fallon 1st Baptist Academy tonight. JV at 5:00 followed by Varsity. This is in O'Fallon, Illinois.
ESports has Splatoon and Valorant games tonight in the ESports Arena.
Speaking of ESports, last night, Riley Walls defeated Salem 3-1 in Street Fighter. Titus Dougher beat Eureka twice making him 8 wins and 0 losses on the season. Gabe Greer and Brady Barker finished 20th in the Fortnite IHSEA State Finals.
Wednesday, October 14th
**The next freshmen mentor meeting will be today during academic lab. Senior mentors need to be released to their rooms at 10:40 am and freshmen sent at 10:45. Students shouldn't leave the room during academic lab today unless they are a mentor or a freshman.
**There will be a boys and girls bowling meeting today during academic lab in Mr. Sitze’s Exploration and Tech room in the South Building. We will go over the start of practice, hand out schedules and set up a team GroupMe. Please be on time, the meeting won’t take long.
**The Great American Shake Out/Earthquake Drill is tomorrow, Thursday at 10:15 am.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest on Monday, October 19th, after school in the courtyard. Participation is limited to 20 people, so if you'd like to participate, sign up in the attendance center. There is no cost and all supplies will be provided.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots and all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by this Thursday, October 15th. If there are questions please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**The next freshmen mentor meeting will be today during academic lab. Senior mentors need to be released to their rooms at 10:40 am and freshmen sent at 10:45. Students shouldn't leave the room during academic lab today unless they are a mentor or a freshman.
**There will be a boys and girls bowling meeting today during academic lab in Mr. Sitze’s Exploration and Tech room in the South Building. We will go over the start of practice, hand out schedules and set up a team GroupMe. Please be on time, the meeting won’t take long.
**The Great American Shake Out/Earthquake Drill is tomorrow, Thursday at 10:15 am.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest on Monday, October 19th, after school in the courtyard. Participation is limited to 20 people, so if you'd like to participate, sign up in the attendance center. There is no cost and all supplies will be provided.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots and all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by this Thursday, October 15th. If there are questions please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
Congratulations to Mikayla Hard, Anastasya Enlow and Rebecca Thompson on winning the September 90% attendance drawing. These students had 90% attendance or higher and three or fewer tardies in September. There will be a drawing each month for all students that have 90% attendance.
Congratulations to Karen Workman, David Daniels and Trentadee Randle on winning the September 100% attendance drawing. These students had perfect attendance--no absences and no tardy in September. There will be a drawing each month for all students that have perfect attendance.
Tuesday, October 13th
**Seniors – There will be a senior meeting with guidance and Mrs. Robinson today during academic lab in the Auditorium to discuss items for senior year. It is important for all seniors to attend.
**Youth Alive Bible study will meet today in room E121 during academic lab. Hope to see you there!
**The next freshmen mentor meeting will be Wednesday during academic lab. Senior mentors need to be released to their rooms at 10:40 am and freshmen sent at 10:45. Students shouldn't leave the room during academic lab today unless they are a mentor or a freshman.
**There will be a boys and girls bowling meeting on Wednesday, October 14th during academic lab in Mr. Sitze’s Exploration and Tech room in the South Building. We will go over the start of practice, hand out schedules and set up a team GroupMe. Please be on time, the meeting won’t take long.
**The Great American Shake Out/Earthquake Drill is this Thursday at 10:15 am.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots and all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**Students, come out to the 1st annual PowderPuff football game on October 28th at 5:30pm at Memorial Stadium. Cost is $2 to get in and there will be a concession stand. Immediately after the game, we will have our annual bonfire. The bonfire is from 6:30 to 8:30 and is free to attend. There will be snacks and drinks available for free at the bonfire.
**Seniors – There will be a senior meeting with guidance and Mrs. Robinson today during academic lab in the Auditorium to discuss items for senior year. It is important for all seniors to attend.
**Youth Alive Bible study will meet today in room E121 during academic lab. Hope to see you there!
**The next freshmen mentor meeting will be Wednesday during academic lab. Senior mentors need to be released to their rooms at 10:40 am and freshmen sent at 10:45. Students shouldn't leave the room during academic lab today unless they are a mentor or a freshman.
**There will be a boys and girls bowling meeting on Wednesday, October 14th during academic lab in Mr. Sitze’s Exploration and Tech room in the South Building. We will go over the start of practice, hand out schedules and set up a team GroupMe. Please be on time, the meeting won’t take long.
**The Great American Shake Out/Earthquake Drill is this Thursday at 10:15 am.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots and all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Students – The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up community service opportunity from 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 17th. If interested in volunteering please show up and they will have service papers for you at the event. If you need to contact the church please call 618-444-0677.
**The Riverbend East Rotary Club is starting a Student Interact Club for East Alton-Wood River and Roxana High School students. All are welcome!
📅 INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM
📍 Wood River Business Alliance
61 E. Ferguson Wood River, IL 62095
COME WITH AN IDEA. LEAVE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy, and your leadership. Come be part of something new!
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 26th. Anyone 16 and over may donate. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels to make an appointment.
**Students, come out to the 1st annual PowderPuff football game on October 28th at 5:30pm at Memorial Stadium. Cost is $2 to get in and there will be a concession stand. Immediately after the game, we will have our annual bonfire. The bonfire is from 6:30 to 8:30 and is free to attend. There will be snacks and drinks available for free at the bonfire.
Boys Soccer travels to Lebanon H.S. today. The bus will leave at 2:30.
Girls Tennis travels to Gordon Moore today for a 4 pm match with the Explorers. Their van will leave at 2:45.
In ESports, our Overwatch team is in action this evening in the ESports Arena in the CCC.
Girls Tennis travels to Gordon Moore today for a 4 pm match with the Explorers. Their van will leave at 2:45.
In ESports, our Overwatch team is in action this evening in the ESports Arena in the CCC.
Oilers vs. Valmeyer in a game that was rescheduled due to heat earlier in the season. It's 91 here in Valmeyer!
There is no school today but we do have some games on the schedule.
Girls Tennis at Metro East Lutheran and JV Football at Civic Memorial are canceled today.
Girls Tennis at Metro East Lutheran and JV Football at Civic Memorial are canceled today.
EAWR Class of 1976 toured the campus and also attended the football game Friday night. They then continued the weekend with a reunion dinner at the Moose Saturday night. We love having our alumni come back to the school.
We are firmly underway here at the EAWR Night Cross Country Invitational!
Closing in on the first of 9 races here at the EAWR Night Cross Country Invitational!
EAWR Class of 2001 toured the campus and also attended the football game as part of their class reunion. We love having our alumni come back to the school.
Tri-District Band Night at Memorial Stadium.
Band Seniors--Congratulations Class of 2027!!
