We are busy getting our new home field ready for today's opening day! Ribbon cutting is at 4 pm with first pitch at 4:30 here at the Emerick Sports Complex.
Monday, March 17
**Attention Peer Leadership members: We will meet today during academic lab in Room E121.
**Required testing for ACT and Pre ACT for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors is on Wednesday, March 26th at EAWR. It is an online test so it is very important that all students who are testing bring a fully charged Chromebook on March 26th and be in attendance that day. There will be no early bird on testing day and all students need to be in their testing room by 8:00 am. Dismissal for freshmen/sophomores is between 11:30-11:45, juniors 12:30-12:45 and any students with a different dismissal time will be contacted by Mrs Zipprich. Students may not have phones, earbuds/headphones, or smart watches in the testing room and may also not wear hats/hoods so leave these items at home or they will be collected. Also, students may not have other items/materials out during testing including food and drink. Grab and go lunch will be available on March 26th. All testing lists which includes room assignments have been shared in Google Drive If there are questions about room assignments please contact Mrs. Robinson.
Seniors are not required to attend on Wednesday, March 26th and are encouraged to use the day for a college visit or to complete community service.
Here is our schedule for today, opening day of spring sports! Probable starting lineups for today's games are also included.
English Position for the 2025-2026 School Year
One of the most exciting weeks of the school year is upon us! The start of the schedule portion of spring sports.
Good luck this coming week to all of our programs. They have been putting in the work at practice and can't wait to watch them compete.
Join us on Monday, March 17 at 4 PM for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the brand new baseball field at Emerick Sports Complex! ⚾️ The first pitch against North Mac is at 4:30 PM. Who's ready to cheer on our Oilers? 🙌
Mrs. Weber’s class took a trip to Golden Corral today to practice independence. They had a great time and were so well behaved.
Friday, March 14
**Senior cap and gown orders, which may include other items, will be distributed in the courtyard during academic lab today. Balances need to be paid in full to pick up items. If there are questions please stop by the guidance office.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Hayes in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
**ACT and Pre ACT testing for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors is on Wednesday, March 26th at EAWR. This is a state required assessment for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. It is also an online test so it is very important that all students who are testing bring a fully charged Chromebook on March 26th and be in attendance that day. Students classified as 12th graders will not be required to be in attendance on the 26th and are encouraged to use the day for a college visit or to complete community service. There will be no early bird on testing day and all students need to be in their testing room by 8:00 am. Dismissal for freshmen/sophomores is between 11:30-11:45, juniors 12:30-12:45 and any students with a different dismissal time will be contacted by Mrs Zipprich. Grab and go lunch will be available on March 26th.
**The Lewis & Clark Jr. High playground is not available for use until after 4:30 PM on school days. The Lewis & Clark Elementary playground is not available until after 6 PM.
Good luck this weekend to our track & field teams as they compete in the Jersey Indoor Thaw at Principia College!
Congratulations to the new and current members of the National Honor Society. Also, thank you Kate Booten, Class of 2019, for serving as our speaker at the induction ceremony.
Senior mentor meetings were held with freshmen yesterday during academic lab and the topic was vision ideas for the school.
March Madness Week at EAWR
March 17th-March 21st
Sponsored by EAWR Student Council
Wednesday, March 12
**Act prep session for Math is tonight from 5:30-7pm in CCC.
**Students need to complete the 5 Essentials Survey this week during academic lab. Third hour teachers have student IDs to complete the survey. The names are listed by grade level and were emailed out. It is a state requirement to take the survey.
**Juniors: Today, juniors will be creating their My ACT accounts. Last name Acheson through Lewis will report to the CCC at 9:05 am--check in 2nd hour first. Last name Livingston through Yenne will report at 12:50 pm--check in 5th hour first. Juniors will need to bring their Chromebooks with them to the CCC.
**National Honor Society Induction is tomorrow at 7 pm in the Memorial Gym. There is a mandatory rehearsal at 5:30 pm in the Memorial Gym for all current members and new inductees. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for friends and family. Dress Code Reminder for New Member and Inductees: Since the NHS Induction is a formal ceremony, please remember to dress accordingly. This event is open to the public so all staff and students are invited to attend.
**Senior cap and gown orders, which may include other items, will be distributed in the courtyard during academic lab this Friday. Balances need to be paid in full to pick up items. If there are questions please stop by the guidance office.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Hayes in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
**ACT and Pre ACT testing for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors is on Wednesday, March 26th at EAWR. This is a state required assessment for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. It is also an online test so it is very important that all students who are testing bring a fully charged Chromebook on March 26th and be in attendance that day. Students classified as 12th graders will not be required to be in attendance on the 26th and are encouraged to use the day for a college visit or to complete community service. There will be no early bird on testing day and all students need to be in their testing room by 8:00 am. Dismissal for freshmen/sophomores is between 11:30-11:45, juniors 12:30-12:45 and any students with a different dismissal time will be contacted by Mrs Zipprich. Grab and go lunch will be available on March 26th.
**The freshmen mentor meeting will be tomorrow during academic lab. Senior mentors need to be released to the their rooms at 10:30 am and freshmen sent at 10:45. Students shouldn't leave the room today during academic lab unless they are a mentor or a freshman.
Drake Champlin was recognized tonight at the EAWR Board Meeting for all his accomplishments throughout high school and his IHSA State Championship. Congratulations Drake!!
We have a full arena this afternoon for ESports!
Tuesday, March 11
**Act prep session for Science is tonight from 5:30-7pm in CCC and Math is tomorrow from 5:30-7pm in CCC
**The freshmen mentor meetings are tomorrow during academic lab.
**Students need to complete the 5 Essentials Survey this week during academic lab. Third hour teachers have student IDs to complete the survey. The names are listed by grade level and were emailed out. It is a state requirement to take the survey.
**Juniors: Tomorrow juniors will be creating their My ACT accounts. Last name Acheson through Lewis will report to the CCC at 9:05 am--check in 2nd hour first. Last name Livingston through Yenne will report at 12:50 pm--check in 5th hour first. Juniors will need to bring their Chromebooks with them to the CCC.
**National Honor Society Induction is this Thursday at 7 pm in the Memorial Gym. There is a mandatory rehearsal at 5:30 pm in the Memorial Gym for all current members and new inductees. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for friends and family. Dress Code Reminder for New Member and Inductees: Since the NHS Induction is a formal ceremony, please remember to dress accordingly. This event is open to the public so all staff and students are invited to attend.
**Senior cap and gown orders, which may include other items, will be distributed in the courtyard during academic lab this Friday. Balances need to be paid in full to pick up items. If there are questions please stop by the guidance office.
**Students who were on high honor roll 1st semester are eligible for a voucher for two free tickets to a Cardinal baseball game. See Mrs. Hayes in the Guidance Office to pick up the voucher.
The Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois paid a visit to Mr. Beachum's Careers' classes today in the College and Career Center at East Alton-Wood River High School. The students got a first hand look at exciting new careers using virtual reality headsets. Thanks to Cara Lane and Kyle Anderson for talking to the students and showing them some exciting new career experiences.
Monday, March 10
**EAWR is offering a series of 3 ACT prep sessions for juniors to prepare for the March 26th ACT. Each of the 3 sessions will be offered twice (participating juniors only need to attend one of each) and juniors can sign up in the folder shared by
Mrs. Robinson. If a junior attends one of each session and completes the FAFSA senior year by April 1st, he or she will earn an additional semester exemption 2nd semester of their senior year. Please bring your chromebooks to each of the sessions.
Math Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 10th or 12th
Science Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 11th
**The freshmen mentor meetings will be Wednesday during academic lab.
**Students need to complete the 5 Essentials Survey this week during academic lab. Third hour teachers have student IDs to complete the survey. The names are listed by grade level and were emailed out. It is a state requirement to take the survey.
**Juniors: This Wednesday juniors will be creating their My ACT accounts. Last name Acheson through Lewis will report to the CCC at 9:05 am--check in 2nd hour first. Last name Livingston through Yenne will report at 12:50 pm--check in 5th hour first. Juniors will need to bring their Chromebooks to the CCC that day.
**National Honor Society Induction is this Thursday at 7 pm in the Memorial Gym. There is a mandatory rehearsal at 5:30 pm in the Memorial Gym for all current members and new inductees. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for friends and family. Dress Code Reminder for New Member and Inductees: Since the NHS Induction is a formal ceremony, please remember to dress accordingly. This event is open to the public so all staff and students are invited to attend.
**Senior cap and gown orders, which may include other items, will be distributed in the courtyard during academic lab this Friday. Balances need to be paid in full to pick up items. If there are questions please stop by the guidance office.
Good luck today to our Scholastic Bowl team as they will compete in the IHSA Regional at Greenville H.S..
Included with this post is the weekly bulletin for practices and games for the week. If anything changes, the coaches will communicate this to their programs.
Let's go Oilers!
King’s Dance 2025. Congratulations Claydon Cathorall on being crowned King of Hearts!!
