Student Council attending the annual KDSC convention at Belleville West High School.

Tuesday, February 24th
**It's time to announce the Random Acts of Kindness BINGO winners...
Chloe Driver
Emma Glenn
Jocelyn Micheal
Stop by the Guidance Office to receive your prize.
Thank you to all those who participated!
**Diane Cox will be here during Academic Lab today and Thursday to take senior banner photos for spring sports. Senior athletes should get a uniform from their coach and bring it today or Thursday for their photo.
**Big Sisters is excited to announce that voting for King of Hearts will run from now through Friday March 6th. Bring your change, cash, or check donations and drop them in the box of the King candidate you choose in the East building courtyard! All donations will be given to a local charity!
**Youth Alive will meet tomorrow on Wednesday, February 25 during Academic Lab in the new location of E-121. If you have not attended before and would like a pass, see Mrs. Roethe ahead of time. A representative from the Yearbook will be at the meeting to take our picture for the yearbook. Hope to see you there!
**Juniors: Tomorrow, February 25th will be the first ACT strategy prep session focusing on the Reading test. This will be held during Academic Lab in the CCC. No sign up is needed! The CCC will be closed to all other students tomorrow.
**Oiler SHINE is hosting a Chair Yoga Session this Thursday in the CCC during Academic Lab. The CCC will be closed to all other students this Thursday due to Chair Yoga. Come learn how to breathe, relax, and reset... all in the comfort of a chair! NO yoga experience required. Register via flyers around school or stop by Mrs. Caraway, Mrs. Venvertloh, or Ms. Mueller's to sign up.
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by this Thursday, February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are this Wednesday, the 25th, and this Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 27th.
**Any students 16 or over that would like to donate blood at our spring blood drive on March 4th should see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels for an appointment.
**Attention Seniors: If you have a sibling at EAWR and wish to be included on the Oiler Yearbook's Sibling Rivalry page, please schedule a time this week to get photographed with your sibling by contacting Mr. James ASAP.
**It's time to announce the Random Acts of Kindness BINGO winners...
Chloe Driver
Emma Glenn
Jocelyn Micheal
Stop by the Guidance Office to receive your prize.
Thank you to all those who participated!
**Diane Cox will be here during Academic Lab today and Thursday to take senior banner photos for spring sports. Senior athletes should get a uniform from their coach and bring it today or Thursday for their photo.
**Big Sisters is excited to announce that voting for King of Hearts will run from now through Friday March 6th. Bring your change, cash, or check donations and drop them in the box of the King candidate you choose in the East building courtyard! All donations will be given to a local charity!
**Youth Alive will meet tomorrow on Wednesday, February 25 during Academic Lab in the new location of E-121. If you have not attended before and would like a pass, see Mrs. Roethe ahead of time. A representative from the Yearbook will be at the meeting to take our picture for the yearbook. Hope to see you there!
**Juniors: Tomorrow, February 25th will be the first ACT strategy prep session focusing on the Reading test. This will be held during Academic Lab in the CCC. No sign up is needed! The CCC will be closed to all other students tomorrow.
**Oiler SHINE is hosting a Chair Yoga Session this Thursday in the CCC during Academic Lab. The CCC will be closed to all other students this Thursday due to Chair Yoga. Come learn how to breathe, relax, and reset... all in the comfort of a chair! NO yoga experience required. Register via flyers around school or stop by Mrs. Caraway, Mrs. Venvertloh, or Ms. Mueller's to sign up.
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by this Thursday, February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are this Wednesday, the 25th, and this Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 27th.
**Any students 16 or over that would like to donate blood at our spring blood drive on March 4th should see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels for an appointment.
**Attention Seniors: If you have a sibling at EAWR and wish to be included on the Oiler Yearbook's Sibling Rivalry page, please schedule a time this week to get photographed with your sibling by contacting Mr. James ASAP.

Athletic announcements for Tue, Feb. 24:


Congratulations to KayLynn Buttry on signing with Greenville University this afternoon to continue her academic and basketball career!




Cast your votes for your favorite King of Hearts candidate by placing your cash donation in the box by Friday March 6th in the East Building Courtyard! Big Sisters will donate all proceeds to a local charity. The candidates are Malachi Carter, Tamarion Marshall, Woody Peterson, LeBron Reed, and Connor Strebler.

Oilers at Litchfield-Round one of the IHSA Regional


Morgan Eberlin--Riverbender Spotlight Student
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/morgan-eberlin-has-impressive-plans-at-east-altonwood-river-high-school-91013.cfm
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/morgan-eberlin-has-impressive-plans-at-east-altonwood-river-high-school-91013.cfm
Monday, February 23rd
**Diane Cox will be here during Academic Lab this Tuesday and Thursday to take senior banner photos for spring sports. Senior athletes should get a uniform from their coach and bring it Tuesday or Thursday for their photo.
**Youth Alive will meet on Wednesday, February 25 during Academic Lab in the CCC. If you have not attended before and would like a pass, see Mrs. Roethe ahead of time. A representative from the Yearbook will be at the meeting to take our picture for the yearbook. Hope to see you there!
**Oiler SHINE is hosting a Chair Yoga Session this Thursday in the CCC during Academic Lab. Come learn how to breathe, relax, and reset... all in the comfort of a chair! NO yoga experience required. Register via flyers around school or stop by Mrs. Caraway, Mrs. Venvertloh, or Ms. Mueller's to sign up.
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by this Thursday, February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are this Wednesday, the 25th, and this Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Any students 16 or over that would like to donate blood at our spring blood drive on March 4th should see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels for an appointment.
**Diane Cox will be here during Academic Lab this Tuesday and Thursday to take senior banner photos for spring sports. Senior athletes should get a uniform from their coach and bring it Tuesday or Thursday for their photo.
**Youth Alive will meet on Wednesday, February 25 during Academic Lab in the CCC. If you have not attended before and would like a pass, see Mrs. Roethe ahead of time. A representative from the Yearbook will be at the meeting to take our picture for the yearbook. Hope to see you there!
**Oiler SHINE is hosting a Chair Yoga Session this Thursday in the CCC during Academic Lab. Come learn how to breathe, relax, and reset... all in the comfort of a chair! NO yoga experience required. Register via flyers around school or stop by Mrs. Caraway, Mrs. Venvertloh, or Ms. Mueller's to sign up.
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by this Thursday, February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are this Wednesday, the 25th, and this Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Any students 16 or over that would like to donate blood at our spring blood drive on March 4th should see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels for an appointment.

We have three more students to recognize for being selected as Students of the Month for January.



Athletic announcements for Mon, Feb. 23:

Congratulations to Julie Pitts on being named Midwest Members February Oiler of the Month!

Friday, February 20th
**Today is a half day dismissal for students at 11:25 am
**National Random Acts of Kindness Day was this past Tuesday, February 17th. Let's give a shout out to these kind acts...
–To Mrs. Roethe and Mrs. Bailey from Anonymous - They brought Valentine’s Day cheer to the department by decorating our doors!
–To Teagan Short from Anonymous - She helped me pick up my mess.
–To Unknown Oiler Student from Callie Mahan - I didn't get her name, but when I had my hands full with my coffee and food from the cafeteria in the morning, everyone walked past and didn’t hold the door for me, but she did and I really appreciate it!
**Diane Cox will be here during Academic Lab next Tuesday and Thursday to take senior banner photos for spring sports. Senior athletes should get a uniform from their coach and bring it next Tuesday or Thursday for their photo.
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Any students 16 or over that would like to donate blood at our spring blood drive on March 4th should see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels for an appointment.
**Today is a half day dismissal for students at 11:25 am
**National Random Acts of Kindness Day was this past Tuesday, February 17th. Let's give a shout out to these kind acts...
–To Mrs. Roethe and Mrs. Bailey from Anonymous - They brought Valentine’s Day cheer to the department by decorating our doors!
–To Teagan Short from Anonymous - She helped me pick up my mess.
–To Unknown Oiler Student from Callie Mahan - I didn't get her name, but when I had my hands full with my coffee and food from the cafeteria in the morning, everyone walked past and didn’t hold the door for me, but she did and I really appreciate it!
**Diane Cox will be here during Academic Lab next Tuesday and Thursday to take senior banner photos for spring sports. Senior athletes should get a uniform from their coach and bring it next Tuesday or Thursday for their photo.
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Any students 16 or over that would like to donate blood at our spring blood drive on March 4th should see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels for an appointment.

Athletic announcements for Fri, Feb. 20:



Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, February 25th from 4-7 pm and Thursday, February 26th from 4-6 pm.
--Appointments can be scheduled through Skyward Family Access.
If you need assistance, call 618-254-3151, ext. 2520.
Please contact Mrs. Vambaketes know if an interpreter is needed--at 618-254-3151, ext 2533.
Wednesday, February 25th from 4-7 pm and Thursday, February 26th from 4-6 pm.
--Appointments can be scheduled through Skyward Family Access.
If you need assistance, call 618-254-3151, ext. 2520.
Please contact Mrs. Vambaketes know if an interpreter is needed--at 618-254-3151, ext 2533.

Thursday, February 19th
**Teachers, remember today we are giving the Illinois Youth Survey to all 10th and 12th grade students during 3rd hour/Academic Lab. Mrs. Venvertloh sent an email Tuesday morning with information. Instructional packets were also placed in your mailbox. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Venvertloh.
**Tomorrow, February 20th there will be a half day dismissal for students at 11:25 am
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Teachers, remember today we are giving the Illinois Youth Survey to all 10th and 12th grade students during 3rd hour/Academic Lab. Mrs. Venvertloh sent an email Tuesday morning with information. Instructional packets were also placed in your mailbox. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Venvertloh.
**Tomorrow, February 20th there will be a half day dismissal for students at 11:25 am
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.

8th Grade Open House
Thursday, February 26th
6 pm-7 pm
Thursday, February 26th
6 pm-7 pm

Athletic announcements for Thu, Feb. 19:


Good luck to Michael Soto as he competes at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournamwnt. We had a sendoff for him today in the courtyard. Good luck, Michael and coaches.





Congratulations to all the students that were recognized at the Renaissance Assembly today. All of the students recognized had great attendance, behavior and a 3.0 or higher GPA first semester.




Wednesday, February 18th
** Today is the assembly to honor the Renaissance winners from the first semester of this year. The assembly will be at 1:00 pm in the auditorium. The teachers have been sent the list of names. Additionally, please note that academic lab will be after 5th hour and there should be no movement without a teacher directed pass.
**This Friday, February 20th there will be a half day dismissal for students at 11:25 am
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Those who qualified for Renaissance from 1st semester of this school year have been notified. If you feel you should have been on the list please contact Emma Guthrie in the Attendance Center.
** Today is the assembly to honor the Renaissance winners from the first semester of this year. The assembly will be at 1:00 pm in the auditorium. The teachers have been sent the list of names. Additionally, please note that academic lab will be after 5th hour and there should be no movement without a teacher directed pass.
**This Friday, February 20th there will be a half day dismissal for students at 11:25 am
**Guest forms for the King’s dance are now available outside of Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels classrooms. Guest forms are due back by February 26th.
**Seniors: Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th, from 4-7 pm. Each night is a 3 hour community service opportunity for seniors only. If you are interested in working one or both nights, please sign up in the attendance center.
**Those who qualified for Renaissance from 1st semester of this school year have been notified. If you feel you should have been on the list please contact Emma Guthrie in the Attendance Center.

