Tuesday, May 16, 2023
**The Wood River Public Library is having a “finals” study night tonight from 6-7:30 pm. They will have a quiet place to study, teachers on hand to answer questions, and snacks.
**Summer school is Wednesday, May 24th-Tuesday, June 27th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact your guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif.
**If you are going to be a senior next year and are interested in joining Spirit Club please add your name to the Google Doc Mrs Robinson shared. We will have meetings over the summer so be sure to check your email.
**The East Alton Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help with Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-1pm behind the EA Recreation Building/Keasler Center. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**We will do a send off for Gina Truax today at 2:20 pm in the courtyard.
**We will have free summer breakfast and lunch again this summer. From May 24th through June 28th, (excluding Fridays) from noon to 1pm, anyone 18 years and under can grab free breakfast and lunch in front of door M-1 at the main building. You do not need to be a student at EAWR, you only need to be 18 or under.
Here is the final exam schedule that was shared with students a few weeks ago by Mrs Guthrie. Finals are Wednesday and Thursday this week and Friday is a make-up day and NOT a required attendance day. The exemption list has been shared daily for over a week. Remember all obligations must be cleared if on the exemption list and a C or better in the class.
Results from last night and today's schedule.
Baseball regionals vs. Staunton has a time and location change. It has been moved to Edwardsville High School. The game will be played at 6:00 pm now. Bus time is 4:00 pm.
The postseason is here for baseball and softball. Good luck Oilers!
Information Regarding Finals Week
–Monday and Tuesday are attendance days with the normal daily schedule.
–Students are required to take all finals unless on the exemption list. All information regarding exemption and finals is available to students in Google Drive.
The finals schedule for this week can be found below. Finals are Wednesday the 17th hours EB-3 and Thursday 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 both days of finals.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Friday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Summer school is Wednesday, May 24th-Tuesday, June 27th. 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.
Happy Mother's Day to all the EAWR Moms.
Today 64 sophomore students visited the St. Louis Holocaust Museum.
A huge thank you to the drivers who not only got everyone there and back safely, but who also toured the museum with us as extra chaperones.
It was an impactful day of learning for all of us.
May Newsletter from Chestnut Health Systems
Friday, May 12, 2023
**The Wood River Public Library is having a “finals” study night on May 16th from 6-7:30 pm. They will have a quiet place to study, teachers on hand to answer questions as well as snacks. This is an after-hours event, so there will not be any patrons in the building. Library staff and volunteers will assist students as needed.
**The semester exemption list is being updated daily. Please check your email and if you think there is an error, contact Mrs. Robinson. Obligations will be added this week.
**Summer school is Wednesday, May 24th-Tuesday, June 27th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact your guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif.
**If you are going to be a senior next year and are interested in joining Spirit Club please add your name to the Google Doc Mrs Robinson shared. We will have meetings over the summer so be sure to check your email.
**The East Alton Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help with Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-1pm behind the EA Recreation Building/Keasler Center. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up in the Attendance Center.
Congratulations to Gina Truax who once again sets the school record in the 300 meter hurdles. She won the entire Sectional in the 300 hurdles and is on her way to State next week! We will do a send off for her on Tuesday at 2:20 pm in the courtyard.
Varsity Softball had an amazing comeback win yesterday. They fell behind by 7 runs early and roared back to win in a walk off fashion on a single by Averi Gilliam in the 7th inning! Way to battle back team!
We have nothing scheduled this weekend and the regular season is now complete in all sports. IHSA Regionals are next week for baseball and softball. The IHSA Boys Track Sectional is right here at EAWR next Thursday as well. I am in need of gate workers to work from 1:30-3:30.
Staff social after school in the café.
Softball Senior Night 2023
Congratulations to Bryce Hyde on signing his letter of intent to play football at Daytona Elite Academy.
Congratulations to Bryce Hyde who will be signing his letter of intent to attend Daytona Elite Academy to continue his education and play football.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
**If you’d like a free Madison County Transit bus pass to use from Memorial Day through Labor Day, stop by the Attendance Center.
**Hartford Elementary is having the annual Spring Fling carnival today from 3:30-6:30pm. If you would like to sign up to earn community service, please stop by the Attendance Center.
**The Metro East Humane Society is looking for volunteers in June and July. Please check your email from Mrs. Robinson for details.
**The Wood River Public Library is having a “finals” study night on May 16th from 6-7:30 pm. They will have a quiet place to study, teachers on hand to answer questions as well as snacks. This is an after-hours event, so there will not be any patrons in the building. Library staff and volunteers will assist students as needed.
**The semester exemption list is being updated daily. Please check your email and if you think there is an error, contact Mrs. Robinson. Obligations will be added this week.
**Summer school is Wednesday, May 24th-Tuesday, June 27th. If a student needs to take summer school or there are questions regarding summer school please contact your guidance counselor Mrs Vambaketes or Mrs Struif.
**If you are going to be a senior next year and are interested in joining Spirit Club please add your name to the Google Doc Mrs Robinson shared. We will have meetings over the summer so be sure to check your email.
Here is our athletic schedule for Thursday, May 11.
Congratulations Class of 2023
Do Great Things!!
Almost Time!!
Class of 2023 Graduation Practice
