Wednesday, January 17, 2024
**The Wood River Public Library is offering the following events for teens:
Monday, January 22 at 6:00pm: Teen Craft Night - Necklace Making
Monday, February 5 at 6:00pm: Teen Lego Challenge
Monday, February 26 at 6:00pm: Squishmallow Paint Party
These are free with all materials provided! If anyone has questions, they can email kristen@woodriverlibrary.org
**Juniors, be on the lookout for an email from guidance about scheduling for next year.
**Seniors: Guidance has a print out of the Financial Aid Night slide show if you'd like to pick up a copy.
**SENIORS: If you are interested in the process of how to apply for local scholarships, please attend a short meeting today in the CCC during academic lab.
**Attention Peer Leadership members: Our next meeting is Monday the 22nd during academic lab in room E121.
The boys session at our upcoming Mike Fahnestock Shootout has some great matchups.
The Shells and Oilers start things off with their neighborhood rivalry followed by Decatur MacArthur and the Triad Knights. The premier game of the session will feature the DeSmet Jesuit Spartans vs. the Cyclones of Sacred Heart Griffin.
Tickets are $10 for the entire day of basketball (6 games) and may be obtained at the door.
We are getting ever closer to the Mike Fahnestock State Farm Shootout hosted by EAWR here in the historic Memorial Gym!
The girls session is shaping up to be a good one. Carlyle and Civic Memorial tip things off at 11 am, followed by the neighborhood rivalry between the Shells and Oilers. The premier game of the girls session will feature Lincoln (currently 23-0) vs. Alton (currently 21-1).
Tickets are $10 for the entire day of basketball (6 games total) and sold at the gate.
Congratulations to Connor Strebler for auditioning and making one of the performing ensembles at the SIUE Bi-State Band Festival this past weekend. This is quite an honor to participate in this festival as there were over 300 applicants this year.
Congratulations to Mia Plumb on being named Midwest Members Oiler of the Month.
Congratulations to Ashton Phillips for being our first recipient of Caught Doing Great Things this semester!
The basketball game with Dupo that was postponed on Tuesday will be played tomorrow evening at Dupo High School.
We celebrated Drake Champlin last night at our home wrestling match. He won his 100th career varsity match at a tournament last weekend. Also included with this post are the results from last night and today's schedule.
EAWR FAFSA/Financial Aid Night
Thank you to the EAWR Counselors, ISAC Representative, and LCCC Representatives.
Drake Champlin was honored this evening before the matches with Red Bud and Hillsboro. He won his 100th match last weekend.
1st Semester High Honor and Honor Roll for East Alton-Wood River High School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_gU4r3T0Am3FiRGN1IC2h3X4gOqTfjXuW01yRhr3Do4/edit?usp=drive_link
Wrestling tomorrow evening (Tuesday, Jan. 16) at EAWR is on as scheduled. The only thing that might change that is if the other schools can’t travel here. As of now, wrestling begins at 5 pm in Memorial Gym.
Boys basketball at Dupo has been postponed and will not be played tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16. A make up date is being worked on and will be announced when finalized.
Schedule change: Because some schools cannot send their bowlers tomorrow, the Cahokia Conference bowling tournament is postponed until Wednesday. Bowling will begin at 9:00 am at Bel Air Bowl.
Senior Parents/Guardians
The financial aid/FAFSA Night is still on for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th at 6 pm in the College and Career Center (library). If there are any questions please contact one the guidance counselors or Mrs Robinson.
Dear OilerNation,
I hope this message finds you well. Due to dangerously cold wind chills forecasted for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, East Alton Wood River CHS #14 will be closed for in-person classes to ensure the safety of our students, teachers, and staff.
However, learning will continue remotely as it will be an E-Learning Day. Students are required to log on to their Google Classroom accounts to access and complete their assignments. Teachers will be available via email during regular school hours to provide support and answer any questions.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. The safety of our school community is our top priority, and we believe that this decision will help ensure the well-being of everyone.
If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the school office.
Stay warm and safe.
With Oiler Pride,
Mr. Miller
Superintendent
Oiler Varsity Girls beat Mount Olive 60-39.
Members of the EAWR Thespian Troupe are enjoying their time at the 48th annual Theatre Festival at Illinois State University.
Senior Parents/Guardians
Senior Parents/Guardians
Please see the attached letter regarding FAFSA Night on Tuesday, January 16th at 6 pm in the College and Career Center (library). If there are any questions please contact one the guidance counselors.
Friday, January 12, 2024
**Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James today. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009.
**Seniors, your parents/guardians are invited to come to a Financial Aid and FAFSA Completion workshop in the CCC on January 16th at 6 pm. Completion of the FAFSA or of the FAFSA Non-Participation Form is a requirement of graduation.
**Track & Field practice begins next Tuesday after school. Students who want to participate must register for track & field by going to EAWR.net and clicking ATHLETIC REGISTRATION. Students must have a good physical on file in the nurse's office to be able to participate as well.
**There will be a spirit club meeting on Wednesday during academic lab.
