Athletic announcements for Fri, May 15:
Congratulations to Oilers Softball as they won 17-3 over Metro East Lutheran yesterday! Ellie Beachum had 6 strike outs in 2 innings and Liberty Fry pitched the final 3 innings and struck out 5 batters. Emily Fry and Teagan Short both had 2 hits in the ball game.
Congratulations to Oilers Softball as they won 17-3 over Metro East Lutheran yesterday! Ellie Beachum had 6 strike outs in 2 innings and Liberty Fry pitched the final 3 innings and struck out 5 batters. Emily Fry and Teagan Short both had 2 hits in the ball game.
Athletic announcements for Fri, May 15:
Thursday, May 14th
**Today is a regular attendance day. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Today is a regular attendance day. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
Athletic announcements for Thu, May 14:
Congratulations Class of 2026
Do Great Things!!
The 107th Commencement of East Alton-Wood River Community High School.
The Class of 2026 will graduate tonight from East Alton-Wood River High School. Good luck and Do Great Things!!
Wednesday, May 13th
**Junior NHS members need to meet in E121 immediately after school today.
**Today & tomorrow are regular attendance days. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Seniors looking ahead towards graduation:
-Graduation practice is today at 9am in the Memorial Gym. Students need to enter through door E2 for practice. Attendance is required at practice.
-Graduation tickets will be distributed at graduation practice today. Tickets are required to enter the ceremony.
-Graduation is at 7:30 pm tonight and doors to the gym will open at 7pm-handicapped seating will be available.
-Graduation will be streamed on www.riverbender.com
-Graduates need to line up in the Auditorium tonight at 6:45pm. This is a formal ceremony-students should wear dress clothes/dress shoes–no jeans or shorts–no decorating caps or wearing additional items on the graduation gown.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Junior NHS members need to meet in E121 immediately after school today.
**Today & tomorrow are regular attendance days. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Seniors looking ahead towards graduation:
-Graduation practice is today at 9am in the Memorial Gym. Students need to enter through door E2 for practice. Attendance is required at practice.
-Graduation tickets will be distributed at graduation practice today. Tickets are required to enter the ceremony.
-Graduation is at 7:30 pm tonight and doors to the gym will open at 7pm-handicapped seating will be available.
-Graduation will be streamed on www.riverbender.com
-Graduates need to line up in the Auditorium tonight at 6:45pm. This is a formal ceremony-students should wear dress clothes/dress shoes–no jeans or shorts–no decorating caps or wearing additional items on the graduation gown.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors – If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
Athletic announcements for Wed, May 13:
Thank you to Brooke Parker who has served as an EAWR student Board of Education member for the past two school years. We know you have a very bright future ahead of you and will Do Great Things!
Baseball Senior Night!
The Riverbend East Rotary Club presented a check to the EAWR special education department form their jambalaya dinner fundraiser on April 25th. Thank you to Kyndra Green from Gumbo to Geaux, Mark Smith from Shelter Insurance, Joe Silkwood and the rest of the Rotary.
To help ensure a safe and secure graduation ceremony for all students, families, staff, and guests, East Alton Wood River High School will be utilizing the Evolv Weapons Detection System to screen all guests entering Memorial Gym tomorrow evening for graduation.
The Evolv system is a modern, touchless security screening system designed to quickly detect potential weapons while allowing guests to move efficiently through entry points. Evolv technology is currently used in major venues and organizations across the country, including SSM Health hospitals and Energizer Park, home of St. Louis City SC, along with professional sports venues, schools, hospitals, and entertainment facilities nationwide.
The system is safe for all individuals to pass through, including those with medical conditions, implanted medical devices, or pacemakers.
To help speed up entry and reduce delays:
• Please limit bringing bags or large purses to the ceremony whenever possible
• Guests may be asked to pause briefly for secondary screening if an item triggers the system
• Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for entry screening before the ceremony
Graduation will begin promptly at 7:30 PM.
In addition, EAWR utilizes the Omnilert Gun Detection System on all interior and exterior district security cameras. This AI-assisted safety technology continuously monitors campus camera feeds for visible firearms and immediately alerts law enforcement and administration if a potential threat is detected.
These measures are part of the District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe environment for our students, staff, families, and community during this important celebration.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and look forward to celebrating the EAWR Class of 2026 together.
Tuesday, May 12th
**Tuesday-Thursday this week are regular attendance days. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Seniors looking ahead towards graduation:
-Graduation practice is May 13th at 9am in the Memorial Gym. Students need to enter through door E2 for practice. Attendance is required at practice.
-Graduation tickets will be distributed at graduation practice on the 13th. Tickets are required to enter the ceremony.
-Graduation is at 7:30pm on May 13th and doors to the gym will open at 7pm-handicapped seating will be available.
-Graduation will be streamed on www.riverbender.com
-Graduates need to line up in the Auditorium on May 13th at 6:45pm. This is a formal ceremony-students should wear dress clothes/dress shoes--no jeans or shorts–no decorating caps or wearing additional items on the graduation gown.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors--If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Tuesday-Thursday this week are regular attendance days. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Seniors looking ahead towards graduation:
-Graduation practice is May 13th at 9am in the Memorial Gym. Students need to enter through door E2 for practice. Attendance is required at practice.
-Graduation tickets will be distributed at graduation practice on the 13th. Tickets are required to enter the ceremony.
-Graduation is at 7:30pm on May 13th and doors to the gym will open at 7pm-handicapped seating will be available.
-Graduation will be streamed on www.riverbender.com
-Graduates need to line up in the Auditorium on May 13th at 6:45pm. This is a formal ceremony-students should wear dress clothes/dress shoes--no jeans or shorts–no decorating caps or wearing additional items on the graduation gown.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors--If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
Athletic announcements for Tue, May 12:
The following students passed the IT Specialist-Cybersecurity exam in Mr. Beachum’s Cybersecurity class: Titus Dougher, Cameron Boyer, Jackson, Buerke, Ethan Wiseman, and Grecia Horonatto-Zara’s.
Monday, May 11th
**Resource will be closed during A lunch today. Please do not send students between 11:15 and 11:40.
**Monday-Thursday this week are regular attendance days. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Seniors looking ahead towards graduation:
-Graduation practice is May 13th at 9am in the Memorial Gym. Students need to enter through door E2 for practice. Attendance is required at practice.
-Graduation tickets will be distributed at graduation practice on the 13th. Tickets are required to enter the ceremony.
-Graduation is at 7:30pm on May 13th and doors to the gym will open at 7pm-handicapped seating will be available.
-Graduation will be streamed on www.riverbender.com
-Graduates need to line up in the Auditorium on May 13th at 6:45pm. This is a formal ceremony-students should wear dress clothes/dress shoes--no jeans or shorts–no decorating caps or wearing additional items on the graduation gown.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors--If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
**Resource will be closed during A lunch today. Please do not send students between 11:15 and 11:40.
**Monday-Thursday this week are regular attendance days. Students who are not exempt are required to take finals on Friday the 15th hours EB 1-3 and Monday 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 on Friday and next Monday.
**If a student is exempt due to attendance or having an A or B only need to be in attendance for the finals they need to take.
A make-up day will be from 8-10:30 am on Tuesday the 19th. This is NOT a required school day.
Friday, May 15th:
EB 7:10-7:50 am
1st hour 8:00-9:15 am
2nd hour 9:20-10:35 am
3rd hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Monday, May 18th:
4th hour 8:00-9:15 am
5th hour 9:20-10:35 am
6th hour 10:40-11:55 am
STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:55 am (GRAB AND GO LUNCH)
Tuesday, May 19th (this is NOT a required attendance day)
Exam Make Up 8:00-10:30 am
Buses will do morning pick-up every day. Buses will take home from school at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday and at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Seniors looking ahead towards graduation:
-Graduation practice is May 13th at 9am in the Memorial Gym. Students need to enter through door E2 for practice. Attendance is required at practice.
-Graduation tickets will be distributed at graduation practice on the 13th. Tickets are required to enter the ceremony.
-Graduation is at 7:30pm on May 13th and doors to the gym will open at 7pm-handicapped seating will be available.
-Graduation will be streamed on www.riverbender.com
-Graduates need to line up in the Auditorium on May 13th at 6:45pm. This is a formal ceremony-students should wear dress clothes/dress shoes--no jeans or shorts–no decorating caps or wearing additional items on the graduation gown.
**Sophomores and juniors, please check for an email from Mrs. Struif about a new program that will allow you to take up to 4 free, online classes from SIU. There are some eligibility restrictions.
**Free Madison County Transit summer bus passes are here! All students, 18 and under, can ride free from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick up your pass in the Attendance Center.
**Juniors--If you are interested in joining Spirit Club your senior year please sign up in the document that Mrs. Robinson shared. We will start having meetings at the end of July or beginning of August to start planning for the year so please check your email over the summer.
**Summer school is Tuesday, May 26th-Friday, June 26th. 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. Forms are available in the Guidance Office and they need to be returned as soon as possible.
Athletic announcements for Mon, May 11:
A group of deserving students earned an incentive field trip that included a fun day of golfing, lunch, and ice cream.
Happy Mother's Day to all the EAWR Moms!!
