FAFSA Night at EAWR. Thanks to Mrs. Vambaketes and Mrs. Struif for organizing the event.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
**There are a few spots left for the Student Council pumpkin painting party and contest. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. We will paint pumpkins this Wednesday after school in the courtyard. All supplies will be provided, but we are limited to 25 participants, so sign up asap!
**Halloween is on Monday the 31st and students are encouraged to wear orange and black to school that day. Please note that students are not allowed to dress in costumes, wear face paint or wear costume masks.
**EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building tonight at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid please contact Mrs. Struif. FAFSA completion is a requirement for graduation.
**Chief Wells and the City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to walk in the WR Parade this Saturday to hand out flyers for the chili dinner and also hand them out following the parade. You would need to arrive at 10 am and should be done around 12:30 pm. If you are interested please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Attention Drama Club Members: There will be a drama club meeting THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27th at 5pm in the Auditorium. Please attend this meeting to discuss musical auditions and hear the announcement of the Officer Ballot.
**There will be a spirit club meeting tomorrow during academic lab in room E121.
**Reminder that Boys Bowling tryouts start today and run through Friday (3-4:30). There will be a bus to take you to Airport Bowl at 3pm. If you came to the meeting and haven’t registered on 8to18 you will need to do so before coming to tryouts. See Mr. Beatty, Coach Herron or Coach Kinkel if you need help registering.
Good morning OilerNation!
October is National Principals Month. Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Gockel and Mr. Beatty, thank you for being guiding lights for our schools. Each of you influence student and adult performance daily. We are proud to support you as Leaders of Hope. OilerNation please reach out and THANK our great district leaders today! #ThankAPrincipal
Results from Monday night and today's schedule.
Here in Trenton preparing for the Oilers IHSA regional match with the Shells. Let’s go Oilers!
Here are the details for the 2:00 pm playoff football game at Coal City on Saturday. Tickets may be purchased on GoFan for $5. You may also purchase at the gate on game day for $6. We will have a fan bus leaving at 9 am from the bus circle for EAWR students only. It is $10 per student and the sign up sheet is in the attendance center. Students who ride the fan bus must ride it back to EAWR after the game.
Passes are not accepted as this is an IHSA postseason event.
Monday, October 24, 2022
**There are a few spots left for the Student Council pumpkin painting party and contest. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. We will paint pumpkins this Wednesday after school in the courtyard. All supplies will be provided, but we are limited to 25 participants, so sign up asap!
**Halloween is on Monday the 31st and students are encouraged to wear orange and black to school that day. Please note that students are not allowed to dress in costumes, wear face paint or wear costume masks.
**EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building tomorrow at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid please contact Mrs. Struif. FAFSA completion is a requirement for graduation.
**Chief Wells and the City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to walk in the WR Parade this Saturday to hand out flyers for the chili dinner and also hand them out following the parade. You would need to arrive at 10 am and should be done around 12:30 pm. If you are interested please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Attention Drama Club Members: There will be a drama club meeting THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27th at 5pm in the Auditorium. Please attend this meeting to discuss musical auditions and hear the announcement of the Officer Ballot.
**There will be a spirit club meeting this Wednesday during academic lab in room E121.
**Reminder that Boys Bowling tryouts start tomorrow and run through Friday (3-4:30). There will be a bus to take you to Airport Bowl at 3pm. If you came to the meeting and haven’t registered on 8to18 you will need to do so before coming to tryouts. See Mr. Beatty, Coach Herron or Coach Kinkel if you need help registering.
Student Council and Spirit Club is sponsoring "Win The Week" in celebration of the football team's state playoff game.
**Community Donations**
If anyone is interested in making donations to the Oiler Store for the community day, drop off will be available today, Monday, October 24th from 3-6 pm at the East Building/Bus Circle Doors (E2). Please no knives, large furniture, or appliances.
Today's schedule along with some celebrations!
At our IHSA playoff viewing party last night, Coach Herron announced that Seth Slayden has officially broken the school's all time single season rushing record. The record was previously held by Oiler great Travis Williams who went on to play at the University of Illinois.
The EAWR football team, coaches, parents, and admin getting ready to watch the IHSA Playoff Selection Show. Special thanks to Steve and Mary Scroggins, as well as, The Pump House for providing food.
Aidan Loeffelman finished 8th overall today at the Wesclin Regional, qualifying for Sectionals next Saturday.
Finishing the week with another batch of "caught doing great things" referrals!
Student Council is sponsoring a bonfire on Wednesday, November 2nd from 630-830 pm at the stadium. This event is for EAWR students only. Please see the invitation.
Parents/Guardians
This message is from Chestnut Health Systems Prevention Team. Please see the newsletter that will help to guide parents to have a better understanding of underage drinking as it pertains to youth today.
Friday, October 21, 2022
**Orders will be taken for playoff football shirts outside the bus circle just inside the stadium gate from 1-5pm for the general public and during both lunches today in the cafeteria. Students may not leave class to purchase a shirt during school hours but may do so after school until 5pm. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $30. You must pay when you order and they will accept cash, Visa or Venmo.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party and contest. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. We will paint pumpkins on Wednesday, October 26th after school in the courtyard. All supplies will be provided, but we are limited to 25 participants, so sign up asap!
**EAWR will be hosting a FAFSA workshop in the College and Career Center located in the Main Building on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm. If any senior and parent/guardian would like to attend to learn about financial aid please contact Mrs. Struif. FAFSA completion is a requirement for graduation.
**Chief Wells and the City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to walk in the WR Parade on Saturday, October 29th to hand out flyers for the chili dinner and also hand them out following the parade. You would need to arrive at 10 am and should be done around 12:30 pm. If you are interested please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Lifetouch will be here today from 7:45-11:15 am for Picture Retake Day. Students, faculty, and staff who did not get pictures taken in September, please take time to go to the auditorium for retakes. Also, if you are unhappy with the photos from our first picture day, this is your opportunity to get new ones. Order forms are available in the Main Office.
**The Village of Hartford is hosting a Fall Fun Fest tomorrow. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristie Luebbert at 618-792-8820. All hours volunteered will count toward the community service graduation requirement.
**"Any girl interested in playing Girls Soccer this spring should come to a meeting tomorrow in Coach Daniels' room E208 during Academic Lab. Information about pre-season workouts will be given, so it's very important you attend if you want to play Girls Soccer this spring. See Mr. Daniels ahead of time for a pass to attend!
**Attention League of Legends players. There will be a meeting tomorrow in the College and Career center during academic lab to discuss the upcoming League of Legends season.
EAWR would like to thank the WRPD and WRFD for presenting to our students this week about school safety and school safety drills.
Here is the schedule for the weekend. Time to go to work Oilers!
Hunter and Austin received a positive referral for "doing great things" today. Congratulations you two and thanks for making EAWR a great place for others!
