Monday, September 21st
**All school pictures are today. Students should have received an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**The clothing room will be closed during academic lab today.
**The first Oiler SHINE meeting of the year will be today during academic lab in room E121. Oiler SHINE is a group that works with Chestnut Health to raise awareness of teen mental health issues while promoting healthy lifestyle choices. If you are interested in joining, we would love to see you at today's meeting! Please see Ms. Mueller or Mrs. Venvertloh for more questions or more information.
**The theme for tomorrow's volleyball game is red, white, and blue.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be tomorrow, September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**This Wednesday we will have the senior/freshman mentor meetings. All freshmen should be on this list (if not contact Mrs Robinson ASAP). Freshmen will report to the assigned room at 10:45 am on Wednesday (teachers please go over this with freshmen). Senior mentors need to leave class at 10:40 to go to the assigned room. All other students are not to leave their assigned 3rd hour class.
**For any students interested in Principia College, they will be on campus this Thursday, September 24th, during both lunch periods. Please stop by to hear about what Principia College has to offer.
**For any students interested in McKendree University, they will be on campus this Thursday, September 24th, during Academic Lab in the CCC. Ms. Guthrie emailed a sign up form on Friday. If you want to attend this meeting, you must fill out the Google form.
**There will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the area by the tennis courts on Friday before the home varsity football game. All students and staff are invited to attend. The theme for the football game this Friday is Pirates (no fake weapons) and all students are invited to be on the field during pre-game and sit in the student section.
**This Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Seniors who haven't finished community service will report to the Memorial Gym the morning of Friday the 25th for the community service project from 8-11:25 am. The list of students that MUST attend school on Friday has been shared by Mrs Robinson. The list of seniors that finished their hours by Friday, September 18th was emailed last Friday and are not required to attend. Again, seniors please look at the list called Sen Comm Service--9/25/26 that was shared with you and if your name is on it be sure to report to Memorial Gym Friday morning.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**All school pictures are today. Students should have received an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**The clothing room will be closed during academic lab today.
**The first Oiler SHINE meeting of the year will be today during academic lab in room E121. Oiler SHINE is a group that works with Chestnut Health to raise awareness of teen mental health issues while promoting healthy lifestyle choices. If you are interested in joining, we would love to see you at today's meeting! Please see Ms. Mueller or Mrs. Venvertloh for more questions or more information.
**The theme for tomorrow's volleyball game is red, white, and blue.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be tomorrow, September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**This Wednesday we will have the senior/freshman mentor meetings. All freshmen should be on this list (if not contact Mrs Robinson ASAP). Freshmen will report to the assigned room at 10:45 am on Wednesday (teachers please go over this with freshmen). Senior mentors need to leave class at 10:40 to go to the assigned room. All other students are not to leave their assigned 3rd hour class.
**For any students interested in Principia College, they will be on campus this Thursday, September 24th, during both lunch periods. Please stop by to hear about what Principia College has to offer.
**For any students interested in McKendree University, they will be on campus this Thursday, September 24th, during Academic Lab in the CCC. Ms. Guthrie emailed a sign up form on Friday. If you want to attend this meeting, you must fill out the Google form.
**There will be a tailgate with pizza, chips, soda/water from 6:15-6:40 in the area by the tennis courts on Friday before the home varsity football game. All students and staff are invited to attend. The theme for the football game this Friday is Pirates (no fake weapons) and all students are invited to be on the field during pre-game and sit in the student section.
**This Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Seniors who haven't finished community service will report to the Memorial Gym the morning of Friday the 25th for the community service project from 8-11:25 am. The list of students that MUST attend school on Friday has been shared by Mrs Robinson. The list of seniors that finished their hours by Friday, September 18th was emailed last Friday and are not required to attend. Again, seniors please look at the list called Sen Comm Service--9/25/26 that was shared with you and if your name is on it be sure to report to Memorial Gym Friday morning.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
We have a couple of games on the schedule today that were not originally scheduled for today. They are games that were cancelled earlier in the season and rescheduled to today. Those games are Boys Soccer and Girls Tennis.
Boys Soccer is traveling to Staunton tonight for a 5 pm game with the Bulldogs. The game is located at Staunton Soccer Fields, not at the high school. https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8mHxc8xJ2cgvbtT6
Girls Tennis travels to Waterloo High School for a 4 pm match with another group of Bulldogs.
Golf and JV Football are also on the schedule for tonight in originally scheduled games for today.
The weekly game schedule is also attached.
Boys Soccer is traveling to Staunton tonight for a 5 pm game with the Bulldogs. The game is located at Staunton Soccer Fields, not at the high school. https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8mHxc8xJ2cgvbtT6
Girls Tennis travels to Waterloo High School for a 4 pm match with another group of Bulldogs.
Golf and JV Football are also on the schedule for tonight in originally scheduled games for today.
The weekly game schedule is also attached.
Mr Strohmeier's biology students completed a forensics lab today. They had to help solve a murder by testing for biological molecules like proteins, carbs, and lipids in the "stomach contents" of the victim to figure out what he ate and where he must have been poisoned.
Friday, September 18th
**The theme for tonight’s Football Game is Hawaiian. Due to circumstances there will be no tailgate prior to the game this Friday.
**The Booster Club is needing volunteers to help with concessions at tonight’s football game from 6:30-9pm. Please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson if you want to volunteer.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**The theme for Tuesday's volleyball game is red, white, and blue.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**The theme for tonight’s Football Game is Hawaiian. Due to circumstances there will be no tailgate prior to the game this Friday.
**The Booster Club is needing volunteers to help with concessions at tonight’s football game from 6:30-9pm. Please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson if you want to volunteer.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**The theme for Tuesday's volleyball game is red, white, and blue.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
We have a busy weekend ahead in athletics! At the football game this evening, students get in free with their ID badge or by pulling up Skyward on their phone and showing their ID that way. Students without an ID must pay $2.00. Students who choose to leave the stadium may not return.
Please note that tomorrow's soccer game vs. Staunton has been rescheduled due to a lack of officials. The soccer game will now be on Monday, Sep. 21 at 5 pm at the Staunton Soccer Fields. A google map link to the fields is below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VuUnYahVUDEkrwRJ7
Please note that tomorrow's soccer game vs. Staunton has been rescheduled due to a lack of officials. The soccer game will now be on Monday, Sep. 21 at 5 pm at the Staunton Soccer Fields. A google map link to the fields is below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VuUnYahVUDEkrwRJ7
Varsity Volleyball at Civic Memorial is underway!
Varsity Volleyball at Civic Memorial is underway!
Freshman and JV Volleyball underway at Civic Memorial!
Thursday, September 17th
**The student council meeting today will be for the students in charge of the homecoming games on the first two days of homecoming. Everyone else should remain in their academic lab.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**The theme for this Friday Night's Football Game is Hawaiian. Due to circumstances there will be no tailgate prior to the game this Friday.
****The Booster Club is needing volunteers to help with concessions at this Friday's football game from 6:30-9pm. Please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson if you want to volunteer.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**The student council meeting today will be for the students in charge of the homecoming games on the first two days of homecoming. Everyone else should remain in their academic lab.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**The theme for this Friday Night's Football Game is Hawaiian. Due to circumstances there will be no tailgate prior to the game this Friday.
****The Booster Club is needing volunteers to help with concessions at this Friday's football game from 6:30-9pm. Please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson if you want to volunteer.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
Who's ready for a feel-good moment? 🎉 Here's another "Caught Doing Great Things" drop — celebrating the students who go above and beyond, big or small. From kindness in the hallway to problem-solving that saved the day!
#CaughtDoingGreatThings
This latest heat wave continues to disrupt our outdoor sports and activities. Outdoor practices and activities must begin at 7 pm tonight. Today's boys soccer game at home vs. Gibault has been cancelled. Girls Tennis at Vandalia has been cancelled. The golf match at Legacy in Granite City has also been cancelled.
Volleyball at Civic Memorial is indoors and will be played. Freshman and JV both play at 5 pm in two different gyms meaning the Varsity game will begin around 6 pm.
Volleyball at Civic Memorial is indoors and will be played. Freshman and JV both play at 5 pm in two different gyms meaning the Varsity game will begin around 6 pm.
One more item checked off the Senior Bucket List--Cap and Gown Orders Turned In
Wednesday, September 16th
**There will be a 2:00 pm dismissal today.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**The theme for this Friday Night's Football Game is Hawaiian. Due to circumstances there will be no tailgate prior to the game this Friday.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**There will be a 2:00 pm dismissal today.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**The theme for this Friday Night's Football Game is Hawaiian. Due to circumstances there will be no tailgate prior to the game this Friday.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Attention Students! MAP testing is right around the corner. Please make sure your chromebooks are up to date. If you need any help updating them, stop by the CCC any time and Mr. Hagaman or Mr. Verdun can help you!
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be September 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
Due to the heat forecasted for today, all outdoor practices will begin at 7 pm. If, for some reason, the golf match is not cancelled today, we will not be participating unless something changes and we are getting low enough readings on the global wet bulb thermometer.
Tuesday, September 15th
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**The theme for the first home volleyball game tonight is Oil Spill.
**Senior cap and gown orders are due today during the lunch periods. All seniors must turn in at least an order form for cap and gown. Orders can be made online or the form can be turned in today. If a student orders more than cap and gown at least a $60 deposit is due when the order is turned in. Checks should be made payable to Jostens. If you need a packet please see Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office.
**There will be a 2:00 pm dismissal on Wednesday, September 16th. The other days this week will be a 2:30 pm dismissal.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be October 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm until the event on October 11th, you just have to show up.
**The theme for the first home volleyball game tonight is Oil Spill.
**Senior cap and gown orders are due today during the lunch periods. All seniors must turn in at least an order form for cap and gown. Orders can be made online or the form can be turned in today. If a student orders more than cap and gown at least a $60 deposit is due when the order is turned in. Checks should be made payable to Jostens. If you need a packet please see Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office.
**There will be a 2:00 pm dismissal on Wednesday, September 16th. The other days this week will be a 2:30 pm dismissal.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Juniors and Seniors- Student Council and After Prom are hosting the 1st annual Powder Puff Games on October 28th. Any girl wishing to play or boy wishing to coach or cheer, please see Mrs. Timmins for a waiver and to sign up. The cost is $15 and includes a shirt. Spots are limited and you must sign up by Friday, September 25th!
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Youth Alive student led Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in E121. Our first meeting will be October 22 during Academic Lab. Join us for a short time in the Word and prayer. We hope to see you there.
Congratulations to Oilers Soccer on their 7-5 win last night in Vandalia. Goal scorers for the Oilers were Westin Hatch (3 goals), Tristen Jerman-Matlock, Brad Lovett, Blake Sorgea, and Bradley Barker. Craig McCann was the winning goal keeper.
Today's schedule is below and EAWR students get in free with their ID to the volleyball game. Due to the heat, the soccer game has been moved to a 7 pm kickoff at Metro East Lutheran. Girls Tennis is still on for now but we will check in with Hillsboro throughout the day.
Today's schedule is below and EAWR students get in free with their ID to the volleyball game. Due to the heat, the soccer game has been moved to a 7 pm kickoff at Metro East Lutheran. Girls Tennis is still on for now but we will check in with Hillsboro throughout the day.
Monday, September 14th
**The next senior mentor meeting is today during academic lab in room E121. Senior mentors need to plan to attend.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices start today, Monday, September 14th from 3-5 pm. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday after school until the event on October 11th.
**The theme for the first home volleyball game tomorrow is Oil Spill.
**Senior cap and gown orders are due tomorrow Tuesday, September 15th during the lunch periods. All seniors must turn in at least an order form for cap and gown. Orders can be made online or the form can be turned in on the 15th. If a student orders more than cap and gown at least a $60 deposit is due when the order is turned in. Checks should be made payable to Jostens. If you need a packet please see Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office.
**There will be a 2:00 pm dismissal on Wednesday, September 16th. The other days this week will be a 2:30 pm dismissal.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**The next senior mentor meeting is today during academic lab in room E121. Senior mentors need to plan to attend.
**East Alton First United Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School) is looking for volunteers to help construct a Haunted House/volunteers to participate in their annual community Haunted House. Work sessions and practices start today, Monday, September 14th from 3-5 pm. Work sessions and practices will be everyday Monday-Friday after school until the event on October 11th.
**The theme for the first home volleyball game tomorrow is Oil Spill.
**Senior cap and gown orders are due tomorrow Tuesday, September 15th during the lunch periods. All seniors must turn in at least an order form for cap and gown. Orders can be made online or the form can be turned in on the 15th. If a student orders more than cap and gown at least a $60 deposit is due when the order is turned in. Checks should be made payable to Jostens. If you need a packet please see Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office.
**There will be a 2:00 pm dismissal on Wednesday, September 16th. The other days this week will be a 2:30 pm dismissal.
**All school pictures are scheduled for Monday, September 21st. Students should receive an order form in their first hour class but if a student needs an additional form please stop by the Main Office. Seniors can submit a different picture for the yearbook but still need to get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be included on the 2027 class composite picture.
**On Friday, September 25th, underclass students will participate in MAP testing, while seniors will have a Community Service Day from 8:00–11:25 a.m. This will be an early dismissal day for all students. Attendance on September 25th is required for all seniors. However, seniors who have completed all required community service hours by Friday, September 18th will not be required to attend school on September 25th. Please make sure all required service hours are completed and submitted by the September 18th deadline if you wish to be excused from attending on September 25th.
**Coronation (crowning of the Queen) will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is open to the public and all tickets must be purchased at the door for $5. Following Coronation there will be a short photo session in the East Building Courtyard. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 3rd from 9-11 pm. Approved guests may attend but guest forms are due by September 24th. Rules about who can and can't attend the dance are on the form. The dance will be held in the Courtyard and students will enter and through the EVOLV system at door E2. The cost for the dance is $5 paid at the door and snacks/drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. *Note a student can choose where he/she wants to go to Coronation, the dance, or both. It is not required to go to Coronation to attend the dance or vice versa.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have the record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
**Reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a school physical turned in to the nurse by October 15th. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly at knaville@eawr.org.
We have a busy day of games today! The daily schedule is below along with the weekly athletic bulletin.
Also want to give a big thanks to everyone in our Volleyball Program for their help running our annual tournament on Saturday!
Also want to give a big thanks to everyone in our Volleyball Program for their help running our annual tournament on Saturday!
Please support EAWR student Jayda Oberts and the Riverbend CEO by eating at WR Applebees on Thursday, September 17th. This is a fundraiser for the Riverbend CEO.
Our annual EAWR Volleyball Tournament is underway!
