Due to the projected heat index for tomorrow, the match with Jersey will start at 7:00 pm on the EAWR Tennis Courts.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their two wins last night in the Roxana Tournament. The team finished 2nd in their pool and will play in bracket play on Saturday versus 2nd place teams from the other three pools. Their first game on Saturday will be at noon in the junior high gym. Their opponent will be Auburn. Admission is $5.00.
We have boys golf today at Litchfield but they will most likely be practicing in the simulator. Our ATC, Mr. Sutton, will check the wet bulb globe thermometer after lunch to determine if we may play.
Oilers beat Mt Olive in 2 sets in the Roxana Tournament.
Oilers beat Valmeyer in two sets to win the match in the Roxana Tournament.
Oiler Volleyball starts the season tonight in the Roxana Tournament.
Tuesday, August 27th
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 7th. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**The senior cap and gown assembly is this Thursday during academic lab in the auditorium. All seniors need to attend. If a senior can't attend please see Mrs Hayes in the guidance office following the assembly for an order packet.
**Attention junior & senior students in need of community service hours. The Oiler express cafe is looking for help before school. The requirements include good attendance & the ability to be at school by 7:30 (bus riders & early bird students cannot do this). You will earn 30 min for each day worked and will be expected to come every morning. If interested, please see Mrs Kinkel today.
**There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab tomorrow in room E121 to discuss the first pep assembly and fall sports. Teachers, the roster for the spirit club is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 3 to take photos of all students, faculty, and staff. Seniors, even if you plan to use a senior photo from an outside photographer for the yearbook, you need to get your photo taken by Lifetouch on picture day so that you will appear in the Class of 2025 composite photo.
**There will be a student council meeting today for those interested in running for executive board. You should have received an email from Mrs. Timmins. The full council will meet next week, so only those running for office should attend today's meeting.
**The D&D Club will have its first meeting on Friday after school until 3:30 in the Art Room, M-009. Any student interested in joining the D&D Club should email Mr. James ASAP so he can add you to the roster.
**ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in joining the Fall 2024 Production of Game of Tiaras, auditions and backstage crew sign-up are being held tomorrow at 4:30pm in the Auditorium. Each audition is individual. If you would like to participate in the booth or backstage for this production, there will be a sign--up sheet on the audition table. Any questions? Please contact Mrs. Norton, Miss Goodbrake,or any current drama club member.
Congratulations to Oilers Boys Soccer on their 7-0 win over Valmeyer last night in our very own John Martin Kickoff Tournament! Goal scorers for the Oilers were:
Mason Shewmake
Jamal Burgess
Cash Gaunt
Westin Hatch
Jordyn Spiller (2 goals)
Lucas Rabe
Tonight's tournament games will feature Maryville Christian vs. Valmeyer on Field One and Roxana vs. Carlyle on Field Two. The Oilers will practice at 7:00 out on the back field at Soccer Park.
Good luck to Oiler Volleyball as they open their season tonight in the Roxana Tournament with three games! See the schedule and gym locations for the games on the graphic below. Admission is $5.00 for the evening.
Congratulations to the soccer team on their 7-0 win over Valmeyer in the John Martin Kickoff.
The first annual John Martin Soccer Kickoff at Wood River Soccer Park.
Cross Country at the New Athens Invitational has been cancelled. Practice will be at the Wood River Rec. Center track.
The Riverbend CEO Program was at EAWR today. They spoke with Mrs. Robinson about the role of a principal and shared some of their post high school plans.
We have two cancellations to announce for Monday, Aug. 26.
Monday, August 26th
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby is Saturday, September 7th. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**The senior cap and gown assembly is this Thursday during academic lab in the auditorium. All seniors need to attend. If a senior can't attend please see Mrs Hayes in the guidance office following the assembly for an order packet.
**Attention junior & senior students in need of community service hours. The Oiler express cafe is looking for help before school. The requirements include good attendance & the ability to be at school by 7:30 (bus riders & early bird students cannot do this). You will earn 30 min for each day worked and will be expected to come every morning. If interested, please see Mrs Kinkel.
**There will be a spirit club meeting during academic lab on Wednesday in room E121 to discuss the first pep assembly and fall sports. Teachers, the roster for the spirit club is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**There will be a senior mentor meeting during academic lab today in room E121 to discuss the first freshman mentor meeting. Teachers, the roster for the senior mentors is in your meetings folder in Google Drive.
**The EAWR Art Club will have its first meeting on today during Academic Lab in the Art Room, M-009. Any student interested in joining the Art Club should email Mr. James ASAP so he can add you to the roster. You do not have to be enrolled in an art class to join the Club.
**Lifetouch will be here on September 3 to take photos of all students, faculty, and staff. Seniors, even if you plan to use a senior photo from an outside photographer for the yearbook, you need to get your photo taken by Lifetouch on picture day so that you will appear in the Class of 2025 composite photo.
Tonight's boys soccer games in the John Martin Tournament have been delayed until 7:30. The other games scheduled for this afternoon have a high probability of being cancelled based on wet bulb measurements that Mr. Sutton will be taking this afternoon. Stay tuned!
Here is our busy athletic schedule for the upcoming week of Aug. 26-31. Let's go Oilers!
The student section showing spirit at the scrimmage game against Calhoun tonight.
Football Maroon and Gold Night
Cheer Maroon and Gold Night
Golf Maroon and Gold Night
