**The first student council meeting will be today during academic lab in room E206. If you submitted an application, please attend. Teachers, the roster has been shared with you.
**The theme for tonight night's volleyball game is Hawaiian. All freshmen are invited to stop by the Attendance Center in the East Building today to pick up a lei for the theme. Freshmen who wear the lei can get into the game for free. Freshmen starts at 5 pm, JV 6 pm, and varsity around 7:15 pm.
**Drama Club will hold its first meeting of the year this Thursday, Aug. 28th, at 6pm in the Auditorium. This meeting is for members and anyone interested in participating in Drama Club this year. We will be discussing upcoming events and handing out audition information for the Fall show: War of the Worlds.
**Due to a conflict on September 3rd the first spirit club meeting during academic lab will be this Friday, August 29th in room E121. Teachers please allow any senior to leave to attend the meeting and after this meeting the roster will be established.
**Junior and Senior Girls - Big Sisters is a community service organization at the high school. You must have at least a 2.25 GPA to apply. Applications are available in Mrs. Parmentier’s classroom or the attendance center. They are due by this Friday August 29th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Parmentier.
**There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, September 1st.
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby Saturday, September 6th If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
Volleyball has their home opener tonight in Memorial Gym vs. Civic Memorial! There are three levels of games tonight starting with the freshman team at 5:00. JV plays around 6:00 and Varsity around 7:00.
Oilers Boys Soccer will play Carlyle at 7:00 tonight in the John Martin Kickoff Tournament over at Wood River Soccer Park.
Wednesday, August 27th
**MAP Math Testing will be today during 2nd Hour and Academic Lab will be tied to second hour for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. Everyone please report to 2nd hour for attendance first. The schedule for today has been shared in the Schedules Google Drive folder by Mrs. Robinson.
**There will be a meeting at 2:30 today in the College and Career Center for seniors interested in running for Harvest Queen. Candidates must be a senior and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be eligible to run. The meeting is mandatory, however, if you are in work-study or have another conflict please, contact Mrs. Robinson prior to the meeting.
**The first student council meeting will be tomorrow during lab in room E206. If you submitted an application, please attend. Teachers, the roster has been shared with you.
**The theme for tomorrow night's volleyball game is Hawaiian. All freshmen are invited to stop by the Attendance Center in the East Building tomorrow to pick up a lei for the theme. Freshmen who wear the lei can get into the game for free. Freshmen starts at 5 pm, JV 6 pm, and varsity around 7:15 pm.
**Drama Club will hold its first meeting of the year this Thursday, Aug. 28th, at 6pm in the Auditorium. This meeting is for members and anyone interested in participating in Drama Club this year. We will be discussing upcoming events and handing out audition information for the Fall show: War of the Worlds.
**Due to a conflict on September 3rd the first spirit club meeting during academic lab will be this Friday, August 29th in room E121. Teachers please allow any senior to leave to attend the meeting and after this meeting the roster will be established.
**Junior and Senior Girls - Big Sisters is a community service organization at the high school. You must have at least a 2.25 GPA to apply. Applications are available in Mrs. Parmentier’s classroom or the attendance center. They are due by this Friday August 29th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Parmentier.
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby Saturday, September 6th If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**MAP ELA Testing will be today during 3rd Hour - Academic Lab for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. MAP Math Testing will be tomorrow during 2nd Hour and Academic Lab will be tied to second hour tomorrow for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. The schedule for Wednesday will be shared in the Schedules Google Drive folder by Mrs. Robinson.
**There will be a meeting at 2:30 tomorrow in the College and Career Center for seniors interested in running for Harvest Queen. Candidates must be a senior and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be eligible to run. The meeting is mandatory, however, if you are in work-study or have another conflict please, contact Mrs. Robinson prior to the meeting.
**The first student council meeting will be this Thursday during lab in room E206. If you submitted an application, please attend. Teachers, the roster has been shared with you.
**Due to a conflict on September 3rd the first spirit club meeting during academic lab will be this Friday, August 29th in room E121. Teachers please allow any senior to leave to attend the meeting and after this meeting the roster will be established.
**Junior and Senior Girls - Big Sisters is a community service organization at the high school. You must have at least a 2.25 GPA to apply. Applications are available beginning today in Mrs. Parmentier’s classroom or the attendance center. They are due by this Friday August 29th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Parmentier.
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby Saturday, September 6th If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
Monday, August 25th
**We will dismiss at our regular dismissal time of 2:30 pm.
**Senior Mentors – since the first Monday in September is a holiday we will do our follow up mentor meeting TODAY in room E121. Teacher please allow senior mentors to leave during academic lab today to go to room E121.
**Starting this week the incentive for the cafe/clothing room starts. Only students with 2 or fewer tardies from the previous week will be allowed to go to those areas during the school day. Teachers were emailed a list of students who have lost privileges this week and students who lost privileges will be sent a reminder. Remember this starts over every week so if you have 2 or fewer tardies this week you can earn the incentive back for next week.
**MAP ELA Testing will be tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26th during 3rd Hour - Academic Lab for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. MAP Math Testing will be this Wednesday, August 27th during 2nd Hour and Academic Lab will be tied to second hour for this day for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. The schedule for Wednesday will be shared in the Schedules Google Drive folder by Mrs. Robinson.
**There will be a meeting at 2:30 this Wednesday, August 27th in the College and Career Center for seniors interested in running for Harvest Queen. Candidates must be a senior and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be eligible to run. The meeting is mandatory, however, if you are in work-study or have another conflict please, contact Mrs. Robinson prior to the meeting.
**Due to a conflict on September 3rd the first spirit club meeting during academic lab will be this Friday, August 29th in room E121. Teachers please allow any senior to leave to attend the meeting and after this meeting the roster will be established.
**Junior and Senior Girls- Big Sisters is a community service organization at the high school. You must have at least a 2.25 GPA to apply. Applications are available beginning today in Mrs. Parmentier’s classroom or the attendance center. They are due by this Friday August 29th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Parmentier.
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby Saturday, September 6th If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
"John Martin was a dedicated and successful coach at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), whose leadership and passion for athletics made a lasting impact on the school’s basketball and soccer programs. A skilled motivator and teacher of the game, Coach Martin is remembered not only for his impressive records but for the character and spirit he brought to every team he led.
Martin served as the head coach of the boys basketball team from 1973 to 1979, compiling a strong record of 84 wins and 69 losses over six seasons. Known for his strategic approach and ability to bring out the best in his players, he led the Oilers to a major milestone in his final season, capturing the IHSA Class AA Regional Championship during the 1978–79 campaign—a proud moment that capped his basketball coaching career.
Following his tenure on the hardwood, Coach Martin turned his focus to the boys soccer program, where he continued to build a legacy of excellence. As head coach from 1980 to 1984, he led the team to a remarkable 62-34-11 record across five seasons. Under his guidance, the soccer team grew in skill, confidence, and competitiveness, laying the foundation for future success.
In recognition of his contributions and lasting impact on the soccer program, EAWR honored him in 2024 by launching the John Martin Kickoff Tournament, an annual event that marks the beginning of the boys soccer season. The tournament stands as a tribute to his legacy, celebrating the spirit of competition and teamwork that he instilled in his players.
John Martin’s career at EAWR is a shining example of dedication, leadership, and commitment to student-athletes. His influence continues to be felt through the many lives he touched—and the tournament that proudly bears his name."
**Students can purchase a fall athletic pass from the Attendance Center for $5. This pass will allow an EAWR student into all fall home games for $5 (football/volleyball) except for IHSA contests. All fall athletes and band members get into fall events for free.
**Today will be the last day for the 2 pm dismissal. We will dismiss next week at regular time 2:30 pm.
**The senior mentors would like feedback from the freshmen regarding the first 2 weeks of school and also gather some information about other topics you would like to discuss at freshman mentor meetings. All freshmen received a link in their emails to take a short survey following announcements today that should only take a few minutes for them to complete.
**Senior Mentors--since the 1st Monday in September is a holiday we will do our follow up mentor meeting Monday the 25th in room E121. Teacher please allow senior mentors to leave during academic lab that day to go to room E121.
**If you are interested in joining student council, your application must be submitted by today at 2pm. The application was emailed to you by Mrs. Robinson last week.
**Boys Golf and Girls Tennis are still in need of players. If anyone would like to participate, please come see Mr. Beatty in the Attendance Center.
**Esports is starting! If you have interest in joining the team and participating competitively in some of your favorite titles check your email for a google form link, the Esports discord, or grab a handout from the CCC.
**There will be a meeting at 2:30 on Wednesday, August 27th in the College and Career Center for seniors interested in running for Harvest Queen. Candidates must be a senior and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be eligible to run. The meeting is mandatory, however, if you are in work-study or have another conflict please, contact Mrs. Robinson prior to the meeting.
**The East Alton Soapbox Derby Saturday, September 6th If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the Attendance Center. Volunteers need to arrive at 9:00 am and the event will be over around 2 pm. All volunteers need to meet at the check station by Tropical Sno in East Alton (by the old EA Shop n Save). If you volunteer, please wear an Oiler shirt or another appropriate t-shirt and be sure to sign in and sign out. Again the sign up is in the Attendance Center.
**MAP ELA Testing will be Tuesday, August 26th during 3rd Hour - Academic Lab for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. MAP Math Testing will be Wednesday, August 27th during 2nd Hour and Academic Lab will be tied to second hour for this day for all 9th, 10th & 11th graders. All seniors will report to the Auditorium during this time for a presentation from Guidance & Mrs. Robinson. The schedule for Wednesday will be shared in the Schedules Google Drive folder by Mrs. Robinson.
