On Thursday, August 11th and Friday, 12th the WRPD will host an Active Shooter Response Training for surrounding police departments, fire departments and EMS at East Alton-Wood River High School. Both days Whitelaw Ave. near the high school will be closed to traffic. Please be aware of this training happening all day on August 11th and 12th. This training is not open to the public. Please contact Chief Wells with any questions 618-251-3114.
EAWR would like to welcome Hunter, Morgan, and Amelia (not picture). These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
EAWR would like to welcome Gabriella, Woody, Ayla and Cody (not pictured). These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
The Oiler Pride Band has been hard at work this summer preparing the marching routine for football season. Great job band members and Mr. Alexander.
Football parents and athletes,
There will be a mandatory parent/athlete meeting in the auditorium on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 5:00 pm. Please enter through the front door of the main building.
To practice on Monday, students must be registered for football on 8to18 with a current physical. Physicals may be emailed to mbeatty@eawr.org or brought to the meeting.
Directions on how to register on 8to18 are included with this message.
See you on Sunday.
Please join us for the OilerNation Celebration on Saturday, August 13th from 4-7pm at the high school. Everyone is invited to attend.
Online registration is now open for all students. Please go to www.eawr.net to complete registration. Parents who are new to the district do need to request an EAWR Parent Access Account to complete registration.
This program had an amazing summer! They got involved in the community, started a skills camp and league for local youth at the Keasler Center, and traveled together playing summer games. Success is coming your way Oilers!
Oiler football had a great three days at the Murphysboro football camp. The Oilers have a week off next week before the official start of the football season on August 8. Let's go Oilers!
The Oilers are putting the finishing touches on their summer program this week at the Murphysboro camp.
Varsity boys basketball coaching vacancy
Job Opening
Full Time Permanent Substitute Teacher
Please see details about the position and how to apply.
EAWR would like to welcome Makayla, Taylor, Hope and Kylie. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
EAWR would like to welcome Emma, Brooke, and Kaylynn. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
EAWR would like to welcome Shaina, Miya, Kale, Colton, and Gage (not pictured). These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
Online registration for all students will open up on Monday, August 1st.
Two weeks from today is the official start of the IHSA Fall athletic season. On this date, any student wanting to practice must be registered online and we must have a current physical on file. Physicals may be sent to Mr. Beatty. You may take a picture of both sides and email it, scan it to a drive and email it, or go old school and fax it to (618) 254-9113. Don't get left on the sidelines on day one. Registration directions are attached.
We had a great softball kids camp this week!
EAWR would like to welcome Caitlin, Reagan, and Peyton. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
EAWR would like to welcome Averi and Landon. These students attended the Freshmen Parent Outreach Program with their families this week. Class of 2026!! Do Great Things!!
