These three students were referred to the main office today for being caught doing great things. Nicely done!
Congratulations to Sam Howard on being named Midwest Members Oiler of the Month.
The following students were referred to the main office this week for being caught doing great things! Great job you four and thank you for making our school the great place that it is.
Results from last night and our schedule for the weekend. Good luck to all our athletes!
Morning Announcements for:
Friday, October 20, 2023
**Booster Club is looking for volunteers to help with concessions tonight from 6:30-8:30. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared.
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 30th during the school day. You must be 16 or older to donate and those who donate will receive a voucher for a gift card. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins to make an appointment.
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for tomorrow from 8am-4pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs. Robinson emailed you to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party on October 24th right after school. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. There are only 30 spots available and you must be signed up to participate.
**The City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off tomorrow from 2-6 pm. Volunteers will help with the children's area, set up, clean up, and runners for the event. If you are interested in signing up please sign up in the attendance. This will be held downtown Wood River.
**Today is Picture Retake Day! If Lifetouch did not take your photo in September or if you are unhappy with the pics you had taken in September, today is your chance at a re-do. Picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**There will be a meeting during academic lab in the CCC today for anyone interested in playing boys basketball. See Mr. Gockel or Mrs. Dixon for a pass to attend.
**The theme for tonight’s football game is gold rush. There will be a free tailgate with pizza, chips, soda and water, and a giveaway from 6:15-6:40 in the bus circle. Tonight is also senior night before pregame and during pregame we will be recognizing faculty and staff.
**JFL is needing volunteers to help with concessions this Sunday, October 22nd from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson.
**The Holiday Esports Season is approaching quickly! So If you're interested in playing Splatoon 3, Pokemon Unite, or Counter Strike 2, there will be a meeting in the College and Career Center on Monday 10/23 during Academic Lab. If you are interested in playing competitive Esports for EAWR, please be sure to attend.
**Teachers: The office workers brought Cardinal Calendar order forms for your 1st hour juniors and seniors. Please distribute them in 1st hour today.
Come out and support the girls as they play their regular season finale tonight. Freshman are done after tonight, JV has a tournament Saturday, and Regionals begins on Monday here at EAWR.
Morning Announcements for:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
**Booster club is looking for volunteers to help with concessions tomorrow from 6:30-8:30. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared.
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 30th during the school day. You must be 16 or older to donate and those who donate will receive a voucher for a gift card. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins to make an appointment.
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for this Saturday from 8am-4pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs. Robinson emailed you to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party on October 24th right after school. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. There are only 30 spots available and you must be signed up to participate.
**The City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off this Saturday from 2-6 pm. Volunteers will help with the children's area, set up, clean up, and runners for the event. If you are interested in signing up please sign up in the attendance. This will be held downtown Wood River.
**Freshmen/sophomores will meet in the auditorium during academic lab today for our yearly crisis meeting with Mr. Johnson.
**Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day! If Lifetouch did not take your photo in September, please make sure you get it taken tomorrow. If you are unhappy with the pics you had taken in September, tomorrow is your chance at a re-do. Picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**There will be a meeting during academic lab in the CCC tomorrow for anyone interested in playing boys basketball. See Mr. Gockel or Mrs. Dixon for a pass to attend.
**The theme for the volleyball game tonight is camo.
**The theme for tomorrow night's football game is gold rush. There will be a free tailgate with pizza, chips, soda and water and a giveaway from 6:15-6:40 in the bus circle. Friday is also senior night before pregame and during pregame we will be recognizing faculty and staff.
**JFL is needing volunteers to help with concessions this Sunday, October 22nd from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson.
**Seniors--remember if you have your 30 hours of required community service completed and turned in by November 1st you can be eligible for an additional community service exemption opportunity.
There are no games scheduled for today.
Morning Announcements for:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
**Booster club is looking for volunteers to help with concessions this Friday from 6:30-8:30. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared.
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive on October 30th during the school day. You must be 16 or older to donate and those who donate will receive a voucher for a gift card. Please see or email Mrs. Timmins to make an appointment.
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for this Saturday from 8am-4pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs. Robinson emailed you to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party on October 24th right after school. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. There are only 30 spots available and you must be signed up to participate.
**The City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off this Saturday from 2-6 pm. Volunteers will help with the children's area, set up, clean up, and runners for the event. If you are interested in signing up please sign up in the attendance. This will be held downtown Wood River.
**Tomorrow the freshmen/sophomores will meet in the auditorium during academic lab for our yearly crisis meeting that Mr. Johnson will lead.
**Friday will be Picture Retake Day! If Lifetouch did not take your photo in September, please make sure you get it taken on Friday. If you are unhappy with the pics you had taken in September, Friday is your chance at a re-do. Picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**There will be a meeting during academic lab in the CCC Friday for anyone interested in playing boys basketball. See Mr. Gockel or Mrs. Dixon for a pass to attend.
**The theme for the volleyball game tomorrow is camo.
**The theme for Friday night's football game is gold rush. There will be a free tailgate with pizza, chips, soda and water and a giveaway from 6:15-6:40 in the bus circle. Friday is also senior night before pregame and during pregame we will be recognizing faculty and staff.
**JFL is needing volunteers to help with concessions this Sunday, October 22nd from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the document shared by Mrs. Robinson.
**Seniors--remember if you have your 30 hours of required community service completed and turned in by November 1st you can be eligible for an additional community service exemption opportunity.
Today Mrs Struif took 4 EAWR sophomores to attend the youth advisory council at SIUE with Senator Erica Harriss.
The EAWR College and Career Night is Wednesday, October 25th from 5 to 7 pm in the East Building Courtyard. All EAWR students and parents, as well as, students/parents from other districts are welcome to attend.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tues, Oct 24th from 4-7 pm and Wed, Oct 25th from 4-7 pm.
--Appointments can be scheduled through Skyward Family Access.
--Use parent log-in (not students) when signing in to schedule a conference.
--Click on the teacher conference icon on the left.
--Select “all conference” and then select time.
You will receive an email confirmation after scheduling.
If you need assistance, call 618-254-3151, ext. 2520.
Please let Mrs. Vambaketes know as soon as possible if an interpreter is needed by contacting her at 618-254-3151, ext 2533.
Today's schedule and results from Monday's action.
Morning Announcements for:
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for this Saturday from 8am-4pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs. Robinson emailed you to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party on October 24th right after school. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. There are only 30 spots available and you must be signed up to participate.
**Juniors--the PSAT testing list for tomorrow was shared by Mrs. Robinson. Juniors/students on the list will test on tomorrow during hours 1-4. This College Board test is going to be taken online so it is important to be sure to have a fully charged chromebook. Juniors please report directly to your testing room tomorrow. If there are questions regarding the test please see Mrs. Vambaketes or Mrs. Struif in the guidance office. Also, teacher room changes have been shared with you as a tab on the testing list. Please be sure to notify classes about room changes. The CCC is closed thru 4th hour tomorrow for PSAT testing. The only students allowed in the CCC will be those who will be testing.
**The City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off this Saturday from 2-6 pm. Volunteers will help with the children's area, set up, clean up, and runners for the event. If you are interested in signing up please sign up in the attendance. This will be held downtown Wood River.
**Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day tomorrow to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities. This is the day when everyone can come together and send one large ORANGE message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
**Today the juniors/seniors will meet in the auditorium during academic lab and Thursday the freshmen/sophomores will meet in the auditorium during academic lab for our yearly crisis meeting that Mr. Johnson will lead.
**Friday will be Picture Retake Day! If Lifetouch did not take your photo in September, please make sure you get it taken on Friday. If you are unhappy with the pics you had taken in September, Friday is your chance at a re-do. Picture forms are available in the Main Office.
**There will be a meeting during academic lab in the CCC Friday for anyone interested in playing boys basketball. See Mr. Gockel or Mrs. Dixon for a pass to attend.
**The theme for the volleyball game Thursday is camo, and the theme for Friday night’s football game is gold rush. Friday is also senior night.
Volleyball Senior Night 2023--Sammy Kulish
Weekend results and today's schedule
Morning Announcements for:
Monday, October 16, 2023
**Peer Leadership will meet today during Academic Lab in E122. If you are a peer leader, please check the google classroom page for a message from our Chestnut Health rep.
**Reminder that all 12th grade students must have record of their required meningitis shots turned in to the nurse today. If there are questions regarding a shot record please contact Nurse Kelly.
**Also, reminder that all 9th grade students are required to have a physical turned in to the nurse today. If there are questions regarding physicals please contact Nurse Kelly.
**Juniors and Seniors: The After Prom Committee is sponsoring a road block scheduled for this Saturday from 8am-4pm at the intersection of Wood River Ave & Penning. Students that volunteer can earn community service hours. Please use the link Mrs. Robinson emailed you to sign up. It is very important that if you sign up that you show up.
**Student Council is hosting a pumpkin painting party on October 24th right after school. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the attendance center. There are only 30 spots available and you must be signed up to participate.
**Juniors--the PSAT testing list for this Wednesday was shared by Mrs. Robinson. Juniors/students on the list will test on this Wednesday during hours 1-4. This College Board test is going to be taken online so it is important to be sure to have a fully charged chromebook. Juniors please report directly to your testing room this Wednesday. If there are questions regarding the test please see Mrs. Vambaketes or Mrs. Struif in the guidance office. Also, teacher room changes have been shared with you as a tab on the testing list. Please be sure to notify classes about room changes Wednesday. The CCC is closed thru 4th hour this Wednesday for SAT testing. The only students allowed in the CCC will be those who will be testing there that day.
**The City of Wood River is looking for volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off this Saturday from 2-6 pm. Volunteers will help with the children's area, set up, clean up, and runners for the event. If you are interested in signing up please sign up in the attendance. This will be held downtown Wood River.
**Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day this Wednesday to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities. This is the day when everyone can come together and send one large ORANGE message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
**Tomorrow the juniors/seniors will meet in the auditorium during academic lab and Thursday the freshmen/sophomores will meet in the auditorium during academic lab for our yearly crisis meeting that Mr. Johnson will lead.
**Friday will be Picture Retake Day! If Lifetouch did not take your photo in September, please make sure you get it taken on Friday. If you are unhappy with the pics you had taken in September, Friday is your chance at a re-do. Picture forms are available in the Main Office.
The following students received office referrals for being caught doing great things on Friday. Great job!
The Guidance Department had Julie Smith from Webster University present to students today about social media literacy.
This weekend's schedule. Please note that girls tennis at the IHSA Sectional has been postponed to Saturday morning at 9:00 am due to today's forecasted weather.
