The Cahokia Conference is changing quite a bit next school year. The Oilers will be playing most of their sports in the Illinois Division but there are a few where we will remain in the Mississippi Division. Included with this post is a breakdown of the conference schools for each of our programs.
EAWR’s Riverbend Growth Association Young Adults Committee Representatives were recognized at the Chamber Choice Awards this afternoon—Eva Steiniger, Landon Bomkamp, Adyson Bunt, and Jace Burns. Also a huge thank you to John Barnerd for being our students mentor. Landon received a $500 scholarship, Adyson received a $750 scholarship and Jace received a $1,000 scholarship.
Our FREE Baseball Camp begins next week for students entering grades 3-6. The deadline has passed for a free t-shirt but we still welcome anyone who would like to attend. If having trouble with the QR code to register, simply bring your child on the first day of the camp and the coaches will get contact information on site.
Location is Dorsey Field at the Emerick Sports Complex on 6th St.
Location is Dorsey Field at the Emerick Sports Complex on 6th St.
Our FREE Football and Cheer Camps begin tomorrow and we will still accept sign ups. If having trouble with the QR code, you may still bring your child on the first day of the camp. Shirt orders are closed for these but we still welcome anyone who wants to participate.
Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to all who have sacrificed and served!
Want to get a head start before the school year? 🏀 OGB will hold 3 open gyms next week for students who will be attending EAWR High School next year — incoming freshmen through seniors are welcome! No registration required — just show up and play.
Congratulations to Mrs Caraway, Mr Gockel, Mr Maendele, Mr Marshall and Mrs Parmentier on their retirement yesterday. We want to thank them for their many years of dedication to our school and community. We hope you enjoy your retirement!!
Are you passionate about coaching and developing young athletes? The EAWR Oilers are looking for a Girls Head Soccer Coach for the 2026-2027 school year! ⚽️🌟
You’ll lead practices, create game strategies, mentor players, and build a positive, competitive team culture. We offer a competitive coaching salary and a supportive community that values growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Interested or know someone who’d be perfect? Tag them below. Details on how to apply are included with the attached letter.
You’ll lead practices, create game strategies, mentor players, and build a positive, competitive team culture. We offer a competitive coaching salary and a supportive community that values growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Interested or know someone who’d be perfect? Tag them below. Details on how to apply are included with the attached letter.
Good luck to our Oilers competing in the IHSA postseason this afternoon!
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Join the EAWR Oilers Team! EAWR is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Full Time Guidance Counselor to help support, guide, and empower our students both academically and socially.
If you are passionate about building relationships, making an impact, and helping students prepare for their future, we encourage you to apply.
Application deadline is June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Interested applicants should please e-mail or deliver a cover letter and resume to Mikka Hollaway, Administrative Assistant, at mhollaway@eawr.org or East Alton – Wood River Community High School, 777 N. Wood River Ave., Wood River, IL 62095.
Become part of a proud tradition of Oiler excellence, student support, and community pride.
#OilerPride #EAWR #JoinOurTeam #SchoolCounselor #StudentSuccess
Join the EAWR Oilers Team! EAWR is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Full Time Guidance Counselor to help support, guide, and empower our students both academically and socially.
If you are passionate about building relationships, making an impact, and helping students prepare for their future, we encourage you to apply.
Application deadline is June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Interested applicants should please e-mail or deliver a cover letter and resume to Mikka Hollaway, Administrative Assistant, at mhollaway@eawr.org or East Alton – Wood River Community High School, 777 N. Wood River Ave., Wood River, IL 62095.
Become part of a proud tradition of Oiler excellence, student support, and community pride.
#OilerPride #EAWR #JoinOurTeam #SchoolCounselor #StudentSuccess
Monday, May 18th
**Students who are not exempt are required to take finals today for hours 4-6. Dismissal during finals is at 11:55 am. Morning bus routes will run as usual and after school buses will leave at noon. A grab and go lunch will be provided today.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Monday, May 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)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact the student’s guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Students who are not exempt are required to take finals today for hours 4-6. Dismissal during finals is at 11:55 am. Morning bus routes will run as usual and after school buses will leave at noon. A grab and go lunch will be provided today.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Monday, May 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)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact the student’s guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
We have updated our camp flyers. Scan the QR codes to sign up for any of our free camps. If interested in the Track Series, you may show up the night of each event to sign up for events.
Friday, May 15th
**Students can come to E117 during 6th hour today to fill their weekend food bag.
**Students who are not exempt are required to take finals today for hours EB 1-3 and Monday the 18th hours 4-6. Dismissal during finals is at 11:55 am. Morning bus routes will run as usual and after school buses will leave at noon. A grab and go lunch will be provided today and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 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)
Monday, May 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)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact the student’s guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Students can come to E117 during 6th hour today to fill their weekend food bag.
**Students who are not exempt are required to take finals today for hours EB 1-3 and Monday the 18th hours 4-6. Dismissal during finals is at 11:55 am. Morning bus routes will run as usual and after school buses will leave at noon. A grab and go lunch will be provided today and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 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)
Monday, May 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)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact the student’s guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
Athletic announcements for Fri, May 15:
Congratulations to Oilers Softball as they won 17-3 over Metro East Lutheran yesterday! Ellie Beachum had 6 strike outs in 2 innings and Liberty Fry pitched the final 3 innings and struck out 5 batters. Emily Fry and Teagan Short both had 2 hits in the ball game.
Congratulations to Oilers Softball as they won 17-3 over Metro East Lutheran yesterday! Ellie Beachum had 6 strike outs in 2 innings and Liberty Fry pitched the final 3 innings and struck out 5 batters. Emily Fry and Teagan Short both had 2 hits in the ball game.
Athletic announcements for Fri, May 15:
Thursday, May 14th
**Today is a regular attendance day. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday the 18th hours 4-6. Dismissal during finals is at 11:55 am. Morning bus routes will run as usual and after school buses will leave at noon. A grab and go lunch will be provided on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 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)
Monday, May 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)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact the student’s guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Today is a regular attendance day. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday the 18th hours 4-6. Dismissal during finals is at 11:55 am. Morning bus routes will run as usual and after school buses will leave at noon. A grab and go lunch will be provided on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 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)
Monday, May 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)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact the student’s guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
Athletic announcements for Thu, May 14:
Congratulations Class of 2026
Do Great Things!!
The 107th Commencement of East Alton-Wood River Community High School.
The Class of 2026 will graduate tonight from East Alton-Wood River High School. Good luck and Do Great Things!!
