Earlier this month Connor prepared an audition tape that was sent in, along with over 1000 other tapes from high school students in district 6. Connor was selected to be a member of the ILMEA District 6 All- District Band. This is such a huge honor. Congratulations Connor!!
ESports is the lone program competing on this Wednesday, October 16. They have a Valorant match with West Central at 5:00. Our results from Tuesday night are also included with this posting. Go Oilers!
Wednesday, October 16
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 23rd during the school day. You must be 16 to donate. If you would like to make an appointment, contact Mr. Daniels or Mrs. Timmins.
**We will have our student safety presentations today during academic lab in the auditorium. Freshmen/sophomores will meet today.
**The student council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest after school on October 21st. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. Participation is limited to 20 people, so sign up as soon as possible. Voting for the contest will take place on Halloween and the winners will receive prizes.
**Any student wanting to join the boys bowling team needs to come to a meeting in Mr. Herron's room E109 this Friday. Please get a pass from Coach Herron.
**There will be a meeting for anyone interested in wrestling this year, during academic lab in the wrestling room down from the Cafe’. If you are interested in attending, please stop by Attendance for a pass.
**The Hartford Library is looking for volunteers to help with their Trunk or Treat today from 4:00-8:00. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**There is another volunteer opportunity this Saturday at 9:30 am at the Wood River VFW to help bag toys for Toys for Tots. If you are interested in volunteering please go to the Wood River VFW this Saturday.
**Students–The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up from 9 am until noon this Saturday, Oct 19th. If interested in volunteering please sign up on the shared document.
**Friday is Picture Retake Day! If you missed Picture Day in September, or want a do-over on the pics you had taken, Friday is your chance! Stop by the Auditorium between 7:45 and 11:15 AM to get your photo taken. Lifetouch forms are available in the Main Office.
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for this Saturday from 8am-2pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs Robinson sent to your email to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up. Also if you volunteer please wear an Oiler t-shirt.
**The theme for football this week is black and orange--halloween colors. It is also Senior Night.
Congratulations to Jayde Kassler on a 1000 career digs.
Volleyball Senior Night
Oiler esports is live on EAWR.tv Today is JV vs Red Bud and Varsity vs Unity Christian. Log in and support the oilers in action
Great job on Saturday by our Cross Country program setting up this awesome event and then competing in it!
Having some problems with the computer so no graphics today. Here is today’s schedule and it is senior night for volleyball!
Tuesday, October 15
**Senior students must have proof of meningitis vaccine and freshmen students must turn in a physical today! See the nurse if you have any questions.
**Attention Students- Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 23rd during the school day. You must be 16 to donate. If you would like to make an appointment, contact Mr. Daniels or Mrs. Timmins.
**We will have our student safety presentations today and tomorrow during academic lab in the auditorium. Juniors and seniors will meet today and freshmen/sophomores will meet tomorrow.
**The student council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest after school on October 21st. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. Participation is limited to 20 people, so sign up as soon as possible. Voting for the contest will take place on Halloween and the winners will receive prizes.
**Any student wanting to join the boys bowling team needs to come to a meeting in Mr. Herron's room E109 this Friday. Please get a pass from Coach Herron.
**The Hartford Library is looking for volunteers to help with their Trunk or Treat on tomorrow from 4:00-8:00. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Students–The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up from 9 am until noon this Saturday, Oct 19th. If interested in volunteering please sign up on the shared document.
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for this Saturday from 8am-2pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs Robinson sent to your email to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up. Also if you volunteer please wear an Oiler t-shirt.
**Themes for this week: Tonight--volleyball home senior night--Senior Citizens
Football--football senior night--black and orange--halloween colors
That's a wrap from our annual night Cross Country Invitational! Special thanks to Coach Russ and Nic Colona and their crew for setting up 27,000 lights for the runners to follow. What a night watching some great runners!
Winter sports are now open for registration! Parents, please go to EAWR.net to complete this process. Students will not be allowed to practice or play until they are registered. Contact Mr. Beatty in the athletic office if you run into any problems with this process.
"Co-Operative Education students went to Cold Stone Creamery to learn about owning and operating a franchise as well as a song that is performed by their employees."
Oilers vs. Litchfield - final home game of 2024.
Hello Oiler Nation Parents/Guardians! We would like to share information about our Guidance Department. Please click on the link provided for a brief presentation sharing all the supports & resources the department provides to our faculty, staff, students and their families.
https://bit.ly/4eBRQrD
Thursday, October 10
**Senior students must have proof of meningitis vaccine and freshmen students must turn in a physical by October 15th. If you have questions about this, contact the nurse. This is a state requirement and you will not be able to attend school after October 15th unless this information is given to the nurse.
**Attention Students- Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 23rd during the school day. You must be 16 to donate. If you would like to make an appointment, contact Mr. Daniels or Mrs. Timmins.
**Students- Booster club is in need of volunteers at this week's events.
Today--Volleyball home--6 pm
Saturday--Cross Country--night run-- 6 pm
If you are interested in volunteering please email Mrs Robinson. Seniors, you need 30 hours for graduation and if you finish all hours by November 1st you are eligible for an additional semester exemption.
**The student council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest after school on October 21st. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. Participation is limited to 20 people, so sign up as soon as possible. Voting for the contest will take place on Halloween and the winners will receive prizes.
**Any student wanting to join the boys bowling team needs to come to a meeting in Mr. Herron's room E109 next Friday, October 18th. Please get a pass from Coach Herron.
**The Hartford Library is looking for volunteers to help with their Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 16th from 4:00-8:00. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**The themes for this week’s home games are:
Today for soccer and volleyball -maroon and gold
**Students–The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up from 9 am until noon Saturday, Oct 19th. If interested in volunteering please sign up on the shared document.
**There will be no school tomorrow due to the Madison County Teacher Institute and no school next Monday for Columbus Day.
Senior mentor meetings were held with freshmen today during academic lab and the topic was being successful in the classroom. Freshmen also did EAWR Trivia in the meeting.
**A Message From Chestnut Health Systems**
Preparing for Moments
Our ESports team has a Varsity Valorant match tonight at 5:00 pm vs. Chester. Watch live on EAWR.tv.
Great job at the Madison County Meet yesterday!
Wednesday, October 9
**Senior students must have proof of meningitis vaccine and freshmen students must turn in a physical by October 15th. If you have questions about this, contact the nurse. This is a state requirement and you will not be able to attend school after October 15th unless this information is given to the nurse.
**Attention Students- Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 23rd during the school day. You must be 16 to donate. If you would like to make an appointment, contact Mr. Daniels or Mrs. Timmins.
**Freshman mentor meetings are today during academic lab. Only senior mentors and freshmen should move during academic lab--everyone else stays in their 3rd hour. Room assignments for freshmen have been shared in Google Drive.
**Students- Booster club is in need of volunteers at this week's events.
Tomorrow--Volleyball home--6 pm
Saturday--Cross Country--night run-- 6 pm
If you are interested in volunteering please email Mrs Robinson. Seniors, you need 30 hours for graduation and if you finish all hours by November 1st you are eligible for an additional semester exemption.
**For Mental Illness Awareness Week, KOEN Counseling and Wellness Center will have an informational table during lunch hours. We encourage students to visit their table for resources & have a better understanding of Mental Health Wellbeing. Remember, Mental Health Matters to ALL!
**The student council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest after school on October 21st. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. Participation is limited to 20 people, so sign up as soon as possible. Voting for the contest will take place on Halloween and the winners will receive prizes.
**The Hartford Library is looking for volunteers to help with their Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 16th from 4:00-8:00. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**East Alton Middle School is looking to help move items on their campus this Friday, October 11th (there is no school that day) from 9 am-noon. If you are interested in volunteering please stop by the Attendance Center to sign up. Again this volunteer opportunity will involve some lifting/moving, etc.
**The themes for this week’s home games are:
Tomorrow--soccer and volleyball -maroon and gold
**Students–The East Alton Methodist Church (across from Eastwood School/East Alton Middle School) will be having a campus clean up from 9 am until noon Saturday, Oct 19th. If interested in volunteering please sign up on the shared document.
**There will be no school this Friday due to the Madison County Teacher Institute and no school next Monday for Columbus Day.
