English Position for the 2025-2026 School Year
Friday, March 7
**Today is the last day to buy your King’s Dance ticket. Tickets can be purchased during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 10PM tomorrow night. All students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2.
**Last chance to cast your vote for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance tomorrow night.
**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 on Wednesday, March 12th during academic lab.
**Freshmen and sophomores, if you missed the meeting with guidance last week about scheduling, please see your school counselor for a scheduling sheet.
**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: On Wednesday the 12th 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.
**D & D Club is cancelled for today.
Best of luck to our Boys and Girls Track & Field Teams as they compete in indoor competition down in Carbondale this weekend!
EAWR Scholar Bowl this evening against Alton.
Job Shadowing Course--June 9th
Be A Nurse
We appreciate Mike Fahnestock for sponsoring our "Downtown Dollars" program during basketball season. He presented us with a check for $10 for every varsity 3 pointer made at home this season.
Thursday, March 6
**Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale this week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 10PM this Saturday, March 8th and all students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2.
**Voting has begun for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance this Saturday.
**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 6th or 11th
**The freshmen mentor meetings will be on Wednesday, March 12th during academic lab.
**Freshmen and sophomores, if you missed the meeting with guidance last week about scheduling, please see your school counselor for a scheduling sheet.
**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.
**The Oiler Yearbook will be taking Group pictures today during Academic Lab. If you belong to any of the following groups, you will be getting a group photo today. Please report to the courtyard at the beginning of Academic Lab. You will return to Academic Lab after you are finished getting your pictures taken. Office Workers, Peer Leadership, Spirit Club, Senior Mentors, Big Sisters, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Art Club, and D&D Club.
Please review this newsletter from Chestnut Health Systems regarding youth alcohol use. Continue to talk to your kids about how alcohol can harm them physically, mentally, and socially.
Wednesday, March 5
**Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale this week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 10PM this Saturday, March 8th and all students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2.
**Voting has begun for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance this Saturday.
**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.
English Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC- Tonight
Math Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 10th or 12th
Science Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 6th or 11th
**The next Senior Mentor meeting will be today during academic lab. The freshmen mentor meetings will be on Wednesday, March 12th during academic lab.
**Juniors and Seniors: Please use the link that Mrs. Robinson emailed to you to vote for your After Prom Theme. Voting ends at the end of the day today.
**The Oiler Yearbook will be taking Group pictures tomorrow during Academic Lab. If you belong to any of the following groups, you will be getting a group photo tomorrow. You will return to Academic Lab after you are finished getting your pictures taken. Office Workers, Peer Leadership, Spirit Club, Senior Mentors, Big Sisters, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Art Club, and D&D Club.
Oilers Hockey tied 1-1 against Alton at the of the first period.
Oilers vs. Alton in the third and deciding game of the second round of the MVCHA playoffs!
Big Sisters is excited to announce this year’s King of Hearts candidates: Josiah Daniels, Claydon Cathorall, Brayden Elledge, Michael Noeltner, and Tyler Ragusa. Voting will begin today! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance Saturday March 8th in the courtyard.
Tuesday, March 4
**Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale this week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 10PM this Saturday, March 8th and all students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2.
**Voting has begun for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance this Saturday.
**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.
English Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 4th or 5th
Math Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 10th or 12th
Science Session Dates-5:30-7pm in CCC-March 6th or 11th
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day tomorrow. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels.
**EAWR will be administering the 5 essentials survey to students during academic lab today. The student ID numbers (not the same as the school ID number) have been shared with staff and there will be hard copies of the lists in both the attendance center and main office.This survey is required for all students to complete. There will be no movement/meetings today during academic lab.
**The next Senior Mentor meeting will be tomorrow during academic lab. The freshmen mentor meetings will be on Wednesday, March 12th during academic lab.
**Juniors and Seniors: Please use the link that Mrs. Robinson emailed to you to vote for your After Prom Theme. Voting ends at the end of the day tomorrow.
Claydon Cathorall--Riverbender Spotlight Student
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/claydon-cathorall-works-hard-and-dreams-big-at-east-altonwood-river-high-school-80175.cfm?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy18lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd_wXLp9X21GT7-Ro-ljKZmUj1y0YSOWP6F-9ibQOR8coJdrzDLa64XJLg_aem_11YN_3iqa0dec0dYkJQkPQ
Milla LeGette--Riverbender Spotlight Student
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/milla-legette-shows-dedication-as-multisport-student-athlete-at-east-altonwood-river-high-school-80174.cfm?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy19FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcQd4XXoZROB7Z-GXm22O-Qu9UC7acydybh2NrgXnsjgIakBnvcFhx7GDA_aem_GNEoWuA_LcgYVIm1VGfdVQ
This week's athletic schedule for the first week of spring sports! We have GREAT registration numbers right now in our spring sports and would love to see more come in today. Remember, students may not practice tomorrow unless signed up on SnapManage. Go to EAWR.net to register for athletics.
Great turn out at 8th Grade Open House. Thank you to the 8th grade students, their families, faculty, and coaches/sponsors for being a part of this great event. Class of 2029 Do Great Things!!
We took our state champion wrestler, Drake Champlin, for a visit to all the feeder schools this morning. It was great to see all the support for Drake and to celebrate such a great occasion with OilerNation!
Thursday, February 27
**Guest forms for the King’s Dance are due back today.
**Tickets for the King’s Dance will be on sale next week during academic lab and after school from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. The King’s Dance is held in the East Building Courtyard from 7PM to 9PM on Saturday, March 8th and all students must enter through the bus circle doors, E2.
**Voting has begun for King of Hearts! Look for your favorite candidate’s box in the East Building Courtyard and vote by donating money in the box. The King will be crowned at the King’s Dance Saturday March 8th in the courtyard.
**Attention Seniors--Mrs. Robinson emailed you a Google Form for submitting a Senior Quote to the 2025 Yearbook. Please complete by the end of the day today. Email Mr. James with any questions.
**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 Ms 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
**Student Council is hosting a blood drive during the school day on March 5th. You must be 16 or older to donate. If you'd like to make an appointment, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels.
**There is no school tomorrow due to parent/teacher conferences. Also, Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day and there is no school. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!
Congratulations to Isaac Thornton on being named Midwest Members February Oiler of the Month!
