Senior Night for Oiler Wrestling!




Wednesday, January 28th
**Here are a few Oiler Shout Outs!:
Ryleigh Graham - “She's always a great truthful friend and is always here for me and anyone when they need it. She is a hard working person and a kind person.” - Anonymous
Mrs. Timmins - “Being nice and helpful with her students” - Gabe Greer
Mrs. Roethe & Mrs. Bailey - “They help me with my work and make me feel happy when I go into their class.” - Callie Mahan
**Youth Alive Bible Study will meet today during academic lab. The new location is in the CCC. We hope to see you there!
**On Friday January 30th, all 11th grade students will take the practice ACT test. Students will report directly to their testing rooms at 8am and the testing will start at 8:15am. 11th grade students will need their fully charged chromebook and will take the reading, English, math, and science practice tests. Testing room assignments will be sent to your student email.
**Seniors: Friday the 30th is a half day and we are sponsoring a community service opportunity for seniors only in the Courtyard. We will be making valentines for the local nursing and assisted living homes from 11:30-2:30. We will provide pizza for lunch and all supplies. If you are interested in earning 3 hours of community service please sign up in the google doc shared by Mrs Robinson.
**The cafe and clothing room will be CLOSED on Friday of this week.
**The next senior mentor meeting is Monday the 2nd during academic lab in room E121. All senior mentors need to plan to attend.
**The golf simulator will be open every Wednesday from 3-5pm starting next week and will continue until it becomes nice enough to practice outside at Belk Park Golf Course. Golf is open to anyone, boys and girls, not participating in another fall sport. Please see Coach Forsting with any questions.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
**Seniors, please let Mrs. Struif know if you are planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College next year. There will be an "Early Bird" registration on March 3 where you will sign up for your classes for next year, talk about financial aid, and tour the school.
**If anyone is interested, there are Tri-City Baseball & Softball Registration forms in both the Attendance Office & Main Office.
**2026 Yearbooks are on sale for $60. They can be purchased online at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**Here are a few Oiler Shout Outs!:
Ryleigh Graham - “She's always a great truthful friend and is always here for me and anyone when they need it. She is a hard working person and a kind person.” - Anonymous
Mrs. Timmins - “Being nice and helpful with her students” - Gabe Greer
Mrs. Roethe & Mrs. Bailey - “They help me with my work and make me feel happy when I go into their class.” - Callie Mahan
**Youth Alive Bible Study will meet today during academic lab. The new location is in the CCC. We hope to see you there!
**On Friday January 30th, all 11th grade students will take the practice ACT test. Students will report directly to their testing rooms at 8am and the testing will start at 8:15am. 11th grade students will need their fully charged chromebook and will take the reading, English, math, and science practice tests. Testing room assignments will be sent to your student email.
**Seniors: Friday the 30th is a half day and we are sponsoring a community service opportunity for seniors only in the Courtyard. We will be making valentines for the local nursing and assisted living homes from 11:30-2:30. We will provide pizza for lunch and all supplies. If you are interested in earning 3 hours of community service please sign up in the google doc shared by Mrs Robinson.
**The cafe and clothing room will be CLOSED on Friday of this week.
**The next senior mentor meeting is Monday the 2nd during academic lab in room E121. All senior mentors need to plan to attend.
**The golf simulator will be open every Wednesday from 3-5pm starting next week and will continue until it becomes nice enough to practice outside at Belk Park Golf Course. Golf is open to anyone, boys and girls, not participating in another fall sport. Please see Coach Forsting with any questions.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
**Seniors, please let Mrs. Struif know if you are planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College next year. There will be an "Early Bird" registration on March 3 where you will sign up for your classes for next year, talk about financial aid, and tour the school.
**If anyone is interested, there are Tri-City Baseball & Softball Registration forms in both the Attendance Office & Main Office.
**2026 Yearbooks are on sale for $60. They can be purchased online at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.

Athletic Announcements for Wed, Jan. 28:



Oiler Varsity tips off against Gillespie. Congratulations to the freshman and JV teams on their wins over Gillespie tonight.



EAWR is excited to host the IHSA 1A Wrestling Regional this Saturday in the historic Memorial Gymnasium!
Gates open at 8:00 AM, with wrestling beginning at 9:00 AM.
🎟️ Tickets are available on GOFAN, or cash only at the door for $12.
(Ticket prices are set by the IHSA.)
Come watch the area’s best wrestlers battle it out in the postseason! 🤼♂️
Gates open at 8:00 AM, with wrestling beginning at 9:00 AM.
🎟️ Tickets are available on GOFAN, or cash only at the door for $12.
(Ticket prices are set by the IHSA.)
Come watch the area’s best wrestlers battle it out in the postseason! 🤼♂️


Oiler Nation
Due to ongoing weather conditions affecting student travel and transportation, EAWR will not hold in-person classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students are expected to log in and follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Due to ongoing weather conditions affecting student travel and transportation, EAWR will not hold in-person classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students are expected to log in and follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Oiler Nation
Due to ongoing weather conditions affecting student travel and transportation, EAWR will not hold in-person classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students are expected to log in and follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Due to ongoing weather conditions affecting student travel and transportation, EAWR will not hold in-person classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students are expected to log in and follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Oiler Nation
Due to dangerously cold temperatures expected in the morning, EAWR will observe a remote learning day on Monday, January 26.
Students should follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Due to dangerously cold temperatures expected in the morning, EAWR will observe a remote learning day on Monday, January 26.
Students should follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Peyton Stark--Oiler of the Month
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/midwest-members-credit-union-sponsors-oiler-of-the-month-90126.cfm
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/midwest-members-credit-union-sponsors-oiler-of-the-month-90126.cfm
Oiler ESports took to the arena Thursday night for a Pokémon Unite showdown! Watching five teammates execute strategy, communication, and precision is exciting — and seeing the coaches make in-game strategy changes takes it to another level. Enjoy these photos from the match!





Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Next Saturday, the Oilers host the IHSA 1A Wrestling Regional 🤼♂️
🎟️ Tickets:
• $10 on GOFAN (your phone is your ticket)
• $12 at the door
(Prices set by IHSA)
✅ Tickets are good for the entire day of wrestling.
Come support the Oilers and witness a great day of wrestling 💪🟦🟧
Next Saturday, the Oilers host the IHSA 1A Wrestling Regional 🤼♂️
🎟️ Tickets:
• $10 on GOFAN (your phone is your ticket)
• $12 at the door
(Prices set by IHSA)
✅ Tickets are good for the entire day of wrestling.
Come support the Oilers and witness a great day of wrestling 💪🟦🟧


Great job by Oiler Cheer tonight at Granite City!




Due to the winter storm warning, all Oilers games are cancelled tomorrow (Sat, Jan. 24).
Come out and support Oiler Cheer tonight as they take the mat at 8 pm in the Granite City Competition at Granite City High School!

Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Litchfield

Oiler Nation
Due to dangerously cold temperatures expected in the morning and worsening throughout the day, EAWR will observe a remote learning day tomorrow, Friday, January 23.
Students should follow their teachers’ guidance for remote instruction and assignments.
Coaches will communicate directly with athletes regarding practices and activities.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Thursday, January 22nd
**The theme for tonight's girls basketball game is oil spill.
**There will be a “Saturday Scholars” meeting in the CCC during academic lab today. If you cannot attend, be sure to see Mrs. Clendenny before the end of the day on Friday, January 23rd.
**Anyone interested in participating in golf next year is invited to come practice on the simulator today from 3-5pm. The simulator will be open every Wednesday from 3-5pm starting next week and will continue until it becomes nice enough to practice outside at Belk Park Golf Course. Golf is open to anyone, boys and girls, not participating in another fall sport. Please see Coach Forsting with any questions.
**Oiler SHINE Members, we will have a meeting Friday during Academic Lab in Room E121.
**Seniors: Friday the 30th is a half day and we are sponsoring a community service opportunity for seniors only in the Courtyard. We will be making valentines for the local nursing and assisted living homes from 11:30-2:30. We will provide pizza for lunch and all supplies. If you are interested in earning 3 hours of community service please sign up in the google doc shared by Mrs Robinson.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
**Seniors, please let Mrs. Struif know if you are planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College next year. There will be an "Early Bird" registration on March 3 where you will sign up for your classes for next year, talk about financial aid, and tour the school.
**If anyone is interested, there are Tri-City Baseball & Softball Registration forms in both the Attendance Office & Main Office.
**2026 Yearbooks are on sale for $60. They can be purchased online at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.
**The theme for tonight's girls basketball game is oil spill.
**There will be a “Saturday Scholars” meeting in the CCC during academic lab today. If you cannot attend, be sure to see Mrs. Clendenny before the end of the day on Friday, January 23rd.
**Anyone interested in participating in golf next year is invited to come practice on the simulator today from 3-5pm. The simulator will be open every Wednesday from 3-5pm starting next week and will continue until it becomes nice enough to practice outside at Belk Park Golf Course. Golf is open to anyone, boys and girls, not participating in another fall sport. Please see Coach Forsting with any questions.
**Oiler SHINE Members, we will have a meeting Friday during Academic Lab in Room E121.
**Seniors: Friday the 30th is a half day and we are sponsoring a community service opportunity for seniors only in the Courtyard. We will be making valentines for the local nursing and assisted living homes from 11:30-2:30. We will provide pizza for lunch and all supplies. If you are interested in earning 3 hours of community service please sign up in the google doc shared by Mrs Robinson.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Dixon in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
**Seniors, please let Mrs. Struif know if you are planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College next year. There will be an "Early Bird" registration on March 3 where you will sign up for your classes for next year, talk about financial aid, and tour the school.
**If anyone is interested, there are Tri-City Baseball & Softball Registration forms in both the Attendance Office & Main Office.
**2026 Yearbooks are on sale for $60. They can be purchased online at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/J0ULawXl5L6IAE1V6B7BtX5f or from Mr. James in the Art Room. Please make checks payable to EAWR. They will be available for purchase until they are sold out, but online sales will end prior to the spring distribution date.

Athletic announcements for Thu, Jan. 22:



Congratulations to Peyton Stark on being named Midwest Members January Oiler of the Month!

Oilers vs. Lebanon on Military Appreciation Night!





