Menu:  Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sweet Potato Puffs   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Pulled Pork on a Bun    Potato Rings   Carrots    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Wishing all a blessed Holy Week and Easter.  Classes will resume on Tuesday.

Happy Birthday to Sawyer V. celebrating his birthday today, to Carter s. and Theo B. celebrating theirs on Friday and Father John who will celebrate his on Monday.

We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon and follow the regular bell schedule (periods 1-5 will meet as EPS has a full day of classes).  No practices held after dismissal.

****Seniors---if you have not turned in your senior questionnaire we need them by 10:00 now this morning.

Menu:  Bar-b-que Mr. Rib   Mashed Potatoes & Gravy   Corn  Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Thursday:  Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sweet Potato Puffs   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Lenten Challenge:  Water Wednesday-fast from all drinks except water, elementary is encouraged to take milk at lunch.

The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our students attending the NECC Scholastic Contest (Jovie, Karson, Aiden, Reese, Brayden, Cameron, Gavin, Brooke, Michael, Samantha, Kinley, Matthew, Joseph, Christian, Raaf  & Lillian)

The Championship Round of donating for Lenten Money Madness ends TODAY at dismissal.

Menu:  Chicken Alfredo    Green Beans   Bosco Stix   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Wednesday:  Bar-b-que Mr. Rib   Mashed Potatoes & Gravy   Corn  Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Thursday:  Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sweet Potato Puffs   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Lenten Challenge:  Talk-less Tuesday-fast from talking at lunch

Good Luck to our golf team members (Raaf, Joseph, Gavin, Michael, Grady, Karson & Landyn) competing at Neligh.  Team is dismissed at 2:00 this afternoon.

Reminder that spring sports pictures are in the EPS Gym this morning at 8:00.

All students attending Scholastic Day tomorrow should be sure to check their email this morning from Mrs. Schiltmeyer.  It contains all of the important info you need to know before attending!

The Championship Round of donating for Lenten Money Madness ends TOMORROW (Wednesday at dismissal).

Menu:  Corndog    French Fries    Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Chicken Alfredo    Green Beans   Bosco Stix   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Lenten Challenge:  Media Monday-fast from all technology that leads you away from God.

Thank you to the students who helped serve and clean up at  the Development Dinner last night.

Seniors are attending the Chrism Mass.

Good Luck to our track team competing at West Point today.  Meet was rescheduled from tomorrow’s original date.

Congratulations to our State Speech competitors on a fantastic season and ratings at State last Saturday.
Aiden K. finished 5th in  Entertainment, Aiden K., Brooke K., Matthew K., Camry K., & Tessa B. placed 4th in OID,  Jovie B. placed 3rd in Persuasive,  Aiden K. & Brooke K. finished as State Runner-up in Duet.

Menu:  Tuna Noodle Casserole   Peas    Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Corndog    French Fries    Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Lenten Challenge:  Friendship Friday-fast from negativity (unkind words, gossiping, etc.)

Good Luck to Tessa, Jovie, Camry, Aiden, Brooke, Matthew & Lillian who will compete at State Speech tomorrow in Kearney.  They will leave at 10:00 this morning.

April calendar items due in the office by dismissal today.

Round 2 of Lenten Money Madness donating ends at 2 this afternoon.

Menu:  Breaded Chicken Filet    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tuna Noodle Casserole   Peas    Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.  Our Penance Service will follow: 
JH/HS 9:20 a.m.   5-6^th 10:00 a.m.  2-4^th 10:45 a.m.

April calendar items due in the office by dismissal on Friday.

Menu:  Potato Soup w/ Ham    Cheddar Garlic Biscuit    Baby Carrots w/ Ranch Cup   Fruit  Milk
                      OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Breaded Chicken Filet    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Briggs H. celebrating his birthday today.

Miles of Smiles program for elementary students is this morning.

April calendar items due in the office by dismissal on Friday.

Good Luck to the students attending State FFA through Friday in Lincoln (Brayden, Brooke & Elizabeth).

Menu:  Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce      Broccoli   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Potato Soup w/ Ham    Cheddar Garlic Biscuit    Baby Carrots w/ Ranch Cup   Fruit  Milk
                      or Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Layna P. celebrating her birthday today.

Students are reminded that if you do not check into your homeroom each morning you are recorded as tardy.

April calendar items due in the office by dismissal on Friday.

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie w/ Bun    Tri-Tator    Mixed Vegetables  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce      Broccoli   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Raaf  will be attending  NVC Instrumental Music at Chambers today with a concert presented at 5:30 p.m. and will leave immediately following honor roll pictures.

Honor roll pictures will be taken at 8:55 this morning in the front hall.  Be sure to have checked the postings in the south hall for any corrections.

St. John's of Deloit would like to thank everyone that helped at our fish fry on Friday, we really appreciate all the help!!!"

Menu:  Cheese French Bread Pizza    Tator Tots   Lettuce Salad   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Breaded Pork Pattie w/ Bun    Tri-Tator    Mixed Vegetables  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Elementary Stations of the Cross at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Church.

“Kids on the Block” presentation today. PreK-2^nd 9:00-9:35 a.m.    3^rd-4^th 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Youth Group at Tintern this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. **note time change

If any students are needing service hours or would like to help us, we would appreciate any help at the St John's Fish fry on Friday! Hours are from 5-8:30 p.m.  You do not need to work the whole time; it can be broken into shifts! Any questions, call or text Sonja Bartak 402-640-8417.  You will be able to eat for free at the end of your shift!!!

Musical practice will be held today at 6:00 p.m. in the music room. If you do not have a script yet, please stop by the music room to pick one up anytime!

The 6^th graders are collecting tabs from beverage cans.  There is a container in the office to put them in if you would please save them.

Menu:  Barbecued Meatballs    Scalloped Potatoes    Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Cheese French Bread Pizza    Tator Tots   Lettuce Salad   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Lenten Challenge:  “Thankful Thursday - Fast from an attitude that leads you away from God (whining, complaining, etc.)  "Donating for Round 1 of Lenten Money Madness ends this Friday at 2:00 p.m."

The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team of Aiden, Landyn, Matthew and Christian who received the Champion Trophy at the NVC contest yesterday.

A blue stocking hat was left in the lunchroom and is by the trays.

If any students are needing service hours or would like to help us, we would appreciate any help at the St John's Fish fry on Friday! Hours are from 5-8:30 p.m.  You do not need to work the whole time; it can be broken into shifts! Any questions, call or text Sonja Bartak 402-640-8417.  You will be able to eat for free at the end of your shift!!!

Musical practice will be held this Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the music room. If you do not have a script yet, please stop by the music room to pick one up anytime! 

Congratulations to our basketball team members named to NVC All Conference:
1^st team-Madelyn K., Braelyn M., Jarek., Karson K.  and Max H.

2^nd team-Kayton Z. and Michael S.

Menu:  Chicken Fried Steak Fingers   Mashed Potatoes & Gravy  Corn Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk 
                     OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Barbecued Meatballs    Scalloped Potatoes    Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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We will be using the 1:00 dismissal schedule today (EPS is also dismissing at 1:00 p.m.)

Good Luck to our Quiz Bowl members (Matthew, Christian, Aiden & Landyn) competing in NVC at the NECC Campus in O’Neill.

Accounting class will meet in the office today and work on their assignment.

If any students are needing service hours or would like to help us, we would appreciate any help at the St John's Fish fry on Friday! Hours are from 5-8:30 p.m.  You do not need to work the whole time; it can be broken into shifts! Any questions, call or text Sonja Bartak 402-640-8417.  You will be able to eat for free at the end of your shift!!!

Musical practice will be held this Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the music room. If you do not have a script yet, please stop by the music room to pick one up anytime! 

Menu:  Hamburger/Bun    French Fries   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Fried Steak Fingers   Mashed Potatoes & Gravy  Corn Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk 
                     OR Chef Salad
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Congratulations to our D2-1 District Speech team receiving the Runner-up trophy.
6th place - Tessa B. in Entertainment
6th place - Kinley D. in Humorous
5th place - Raaf K. in Serious
5th place - Jovie B. in POI
5th place - Christian P. & Matthew K. in Duet
4th place - Reese S. in Serious
3rd place & State Qualifier - Aiden K. & Brooke K. in Duet
2nd place & State Qualifier - Lillian M. in Poetry
2nd place & State Qualifier - Jovie B. in Persuasive
2nd place & State Qualifier - Aiden K., Brooke K., Camry K., Matthew K., & Tessa B. in OID
1st place & State Qualifier - Aiden K. in Entertainment

Mandatory FFA meeting/supper tonight at 6:00 in the EPS Ag room for all attending State FFA

Emily B. from Roxi’s will be here this afternoon at 1:00 to take orders for any boy wishing to order a tux.  Please bring a check for a downpayment.

All seniors need to bring their laptop to the office to show Brenda your dual credit class grades.

If any students are needing service hours or would like to help us, we would appreciate any help at the St John's Fish fry on Friday! Hours are from 5-8:30 p.m.  You do not need to work the whole time; it can be broken into shifts! Any questions, call or text Sonja Bartak 402-640-8417.  You will be able to eat for free at the end of your shift!!!

Menu:  Pepperoni Calzone    Potato Wedges   California Blend  Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Hamburger/Bun    French Fries   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on receiving the runner up trophy at State Basketball.

Good Luck to our speech students competing in Districts today at Raymond Central.  (Raaf, Lillian, Kinley, Matthew, Christian, Brooke, Tessa, Jovie, Camry, Aiden, Reese & Harlie)

Emily B. from Roxi’s will be here tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. to take orders for any boy wishing to order a tux.  Please bring a check for a downpayment.

Lenten Madness Selection Show will be held this morning  at 10:00 in the library.

All seniors need to bring their laptop to the office to show Brenda your dual credit class grades.

Due to the shortened schedule, the JH will not go up to EPS for track practice. Bring your things and meet Mrs. Drueke in the back hallway.

Menu:  Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Pepperoni Calzone    Potato Wedges   California Blend  Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Liam P. celebrating his birthday today, Mr. Nieman on Friday and Mrs. C. Henn on Saturday.

Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on their win over Pleasanton yesterday & will play GACC tomorrow morning at 9:00.

Lenten Money Madness! Containers for donating are located in the front hall. Regular season runs until March 12th. Selection Show (bracket reveal) on March 16th. Thanks for donating to the Tintern Retreat Center and the Mosel Family!

Emily B. from Roxi’s will be here on Tuesday, March 17^th at 1:00 p.m. to take orders for any boy wishing to order a tux.  Please bring a check for a downpayment.

A reminder –if you have a job to complete at the lunchroom it is your responsibility to take care of this and not get JH or other students to do it for you.

The selection show will be held on Monday morning at 8:05 in the front hall.

Menu: Goulash   Broccoli    Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Today is the end of our 3^rd quarter.

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team as they travel to play Pleasanton at 9:00 tomorrow morning in Lincoln at the state games. There will be a pep rally this afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym.

Lenten Money Madness! Containers for donating are located in the front hall. Regular season runs until March 11th. Selection Show (bracket reveal) on March 12th. Thanks for donating to the Tintern Retreat Center and the Mosel Family!

If you are currently in grades 8-11 and are interested in trying out for the dance team, please sign up in the office before dismissal today.  Tryout information will be sent to those who sign up. If you have any questions please contact Julie Thiessen at julie.thiessen@elgineagles.org

Emily B. from Roxi’s will be here on Tuesday, March 17^th at 1:00 p.m. to take orders for any boy wishing to order a tux.  Please bring a check for a downpayment.

Aubrie, Carter & James need to complete the Google Form in their email for Mrs. Schiltmeyer ASAP.

A reminder –if you have a job to complete at the lunchroom it is your responsibility to take care of this and not get JH or other students to do it for you.

The selection show will be held on Monday morning at 8:05 in the front hall.

The Riverside tournament is over, and the Crusaders came home with some hardware! The OID medaled at 7th place. Aiden placed 8th in entertainment, Matthew and Christian placed 8th in duet, and Brooke and Aiden placed 10th in duet.

Menu: Hot Dog w/ Bun   Tater Gems   Mixed Vegetables   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce   Broccoli    Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Lenten Challenge:  Media Monday-Fast from all technology that leads you away from God.

Happy Birthday to Elise H. celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to our speech team competing at Riverside today.

Lenten Money Madness! Containers for donating are located in the front hall. Regular season runs until March 11th. Selection Show (bracket reveal) on March 12th. Thanks for donating to the Tintern Retreat Center and the Mosel Family!

A handful of Pope John Crusaders made the trek to Creighton today for the Primetime Invite. Placing in the next-in finals were Aiden K., 5th entertainment,   Lily M., 5th poetry, and Kinley D., 4th humorous prose. Receiving superior ratings were Reese S. and Raaf K. in serious prose, Harlie T. in poetry and informative, Lily M. in informative,  and Jovie B. in POI and persuasive.

If you are currently in grades 8-11 and are interested in trying out for the dance team, please sign up in the office by March 10 (tomorrow). Tryout information will be sent to those who sign up. If you have any questions please contact Julie Thiessen at julie.thiessen@elgineagles.org

Emily B. from Roxi’s will be here on Tuesday, March 17^th at 1:00 p.m. to take orders for any boy wishing to order a tux.  Please bring a check for a downpayment.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position for this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week. Starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-22-26 at statejobs.nebraska.gov and put in Neligh Mill Tourism Guide or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

FFA Strawberries will now be delivered to EPS on March 16th or 17th.

There will be a JH golf meeting for anyone planning to go out for JH golf today in Mr. Childers' room at
3:20 p.m. Please let Mrs. Zwingman know if you cannot attend by email at kzwingman@pjcrusaders.org. 

Aubrie, Carter & James need to complete the Google Form in their email for Mrs. Schiltmeyer ASAP.

Menu: Chicken Pattie w/ Bun  Mashed Potatoes  Chicken Gravy  Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday: Hot Dog w/ Bun   Tater Gems   Mixed Vegetables   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Reminder no classes tomorrow.

Congratulations to the Agronomy Team District Champions! Isaac, Haley, and Jayda placed 1,2,3. Brayden B. is the fourth member of the team!. They will be competing at State FFA with several other State Qualifying FFA Members! Great Job!

Lenten Money Madness! Containers for donating are located in the front hall. Regular season runs until March 11th. Selection Show (bracket reveal) on March 12th. Thanks for donating to the Tintern Retreat Center and the Mosel Family!

Good Luck to our speech students competing in the Creighton Meet on Saturday.  Bus will leave at 6:45 a.m.  Also, our Speech Night is this Sunday at 6:00 in the school library. 

If you are currently in grades 8-11 and are interested in trying out for the dance team, please sign up in the office by March 10. Tryout information will be sent to those who sign up. If you have any questions please contact Julie Thiessen at julie.thiessen@elgineagles.org

Emily B. from Roxi’s will be here on Tuesday, March 17^th at 1:00 p.m. to take orders for any boy wishing to order a tux.  Please bring a check for a downpayment.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position for this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week. Starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-22-26 at statejobs.nebraska.gov and put in Neligh Mill Tourism Guide or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

FFA Strawberries will now be delivered to EPS on March 16th or 17th.

There will be a JH golf meeting for anyone planning to go out for JH golf on Monday, March 9th in Mr. Childers' room at 3:20 p.m. Please let Mrs. Zwingman know if you cannot attend.  You can email her at kzwingman@pjcrusaders.org.

Aubrie, Sawyer, Carter, & James need to complete the Google Form in their email for Mrs. Schiltmeyer ASAP.

Menu:    Sliced Ham   Au Gratin Potatoes   Peas    Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Beef Chili Soup    Cinnamon Roll    Cheese Slice & Crackers   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Lenten Challenge:  Talk-less Tuesday. Fast from talking at lunch.

Congratulations to our speech team members placing 4^th at NVC yesterday.  2^nd place-Aiden K. in Entertainment, Aiden K. & Brooke K. in Duet, 3^rd-Aiden K., Brooke K., Camry K., Matthew K., & Tessa B. in OID, Reese S. in Serious Prose and Lillian M. in Poetry.  4^th-Jovie B. in Persuasive and POI, 5^th-Kinley in Humorous Prose and Matthew K. & Christian P. in Duet.

Congratulations to the boys’ basketball team on their win over Potter-Dix in district finals qualifying for state.  Our game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11^th at 9:00 a.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  

EPPJ Boys State Basketball Store is closing to today at 10:00 a.m.  Will not be able to accept any late orders due to the quick turnaround.

Good Luck to our students attending the FFA – CDE’s @Sargent (Michael, Gavin, Brayden, Raaf).

FFA Strawberry delivery date has been delayed.

High school boys golf meeting, Wednesday after school in Mr. Ostransky’s classroom.

Lenten Money Madness starts today! Containers for donating are located in the front hall. Regular season runs until March 11th. Selection Show (bracket reveal) on March 12th. Thanks for donating to the Tintern Retreat Center and the Mosel Family!

Menu: Fish Sticks  Macaroni & Cheese    Green Beans   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Sliced Ham   Au Gratin Potatoes   Peas    Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Gracie H. celebrating her birthday today, Quinn H. and Brecken C. on Saturday
and Alyssa H. on Monday.

Good Luck to our speech students competing in NVC hosted by Pope John on Monday.  No classes will be held.

Congratulations to lots of FFA members for qualifying for State FFA from the District Contests this past Tuesday. 

Floriculture: Kylee (District Runner Up Indv.), Sydney, Kynlee (7th Indv.), and Kinley.

Food Science: Libby (District Runner-Up Indv. ), Elizabeth, Madelyn, and Brooke

Nursery/Landscape: Kyndal (Tied for District Runner - Up Indv.), Braelyn, Kierstyn, and Rylen

Livestock Mgt: Haley, Kayton, Gemma, Brystol, Kaidynce, Jayda

Agriscience: Macy (District Runner-Up Indv), John (3rd Indv.), Gentry, Braedon

Good Luck to the members for the 2nd round of contests next Tuesday in Sargent!

Good Luck to our Wolfpack boy’s basketball team as we host Potter-Dix tomorrow in the District final at 3:00pm at EPS gym. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m.  No passes will be accepted.

Menu: Pulled Pork on Bun   Potato Wedges   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Fish Sticks  Macaroni & Cheese    Green Beans   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Emma S. celebrating her birthday today.

There will be a track meeting Tuesday, March 3^rd after school in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at EPS.

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team playing in subdistricts at 6:00 this evening in the EPS Gym vs. St. Mary’s. A friendly reminder that everyone must pay if planning to attend the subdistrict game tonight - it is an NSAA event, so Wolfpack passes are not accepted! Game will be live streamed on Hudl TV.  White out for the game also.

March calendar items due in the office today at noon.

Menu: Tator Tot Casserole    Corn  Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Pulled Pork on Bun   Potato Wedges   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Lenten Fasting Weekly Challenge:  Water Wednesday--fast from all drinks except water (encourage milk for the elementary at lunch).  The pop machine is unplugged today and this also includes no chocolate milk at morning break for JH/HS students.

Happy Birthday to Thomas S. (K) celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our high school quiz bowl members (Cameron, Gavin, Matthew, Christian & Raaf) competing in the ESU # 8 event today in Neligh vs. Lutheran High, O’Neill and Stuart.

There will be a track meeting Tuesday, March 3^rd after school in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at EPS.

Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on their win over CWC yesterday.  The  next game will be Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Gym with St. Mary’s.

The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry this Friday.  So far only two students have volunteered to help.  Please let your house sponsor know if you can help.  There are two shifts:  4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m. **Help is needed for 2^nd shift.  Any students with a service project not completed should consider working.

Second round of Legion Baseball signups is tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 at O'Neill High School. Please enter through the Activity Entrance. If you cannot make it or have any questions please contact Ryan Parks at 402-340-4624.

March calendar items due in the office Thursday at noon.

Menu:   Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sun Chips   Oreo Fluff    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Tator Tot Casserole  Corn  Dinner Roll   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Anderson celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team beginning subdistricts tonight at 6:00 in the EPS Gym vs. CWC.  Stuart and St. Mary’s will follow at 7:30 p.m.  Live stream available on Hudl TV.

Good Luck to our JH Quiz Bowl team  (Jory, Jacob, Harmon, Chole, Carter & Anna) competing at the ESU #8 contest today with Elkhorn Valley, Norfolk and St. Mary’s.

FFA members attending CDE’s at NECC today:  Raaf, Cielo, Lillian, Brayden, Gavin, Brooke, Elizabeth, Aubrie and Michael.

The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27^th.  So far only two students have volunteered to help.  Please let your house sponsor know if you can help.  There are two shifts:  4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m. **Help is needed for 2^nd shift.

Second round of Legion Baseball sign ups is this Wednesday, February 25th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at O'Neill High School. Please enter through the Activity Entrance. If you cannot make it or have any questions please contact Ryan Parks at 402-340-4624.

March calendar items due in the office Thursday at noon.

Elementary

Absent
Rya E.-ex.
Mick S.-ex.
Tucker M.-ex.
Reid K.-ex. (coming)

Tardy

Early Dismissal

JH/HS

Absent
Cameron K.-ex.
Camry K.-ex. (coming)

Tardy

Early Dismissal

Menu:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun  Fruit   Milk   OR Chef Salad

Tuesday: Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sweet Potato Fries   Oreo Fluff    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Nathan B. who celebrated his birthday yesterday and to Mr. Tharnish celebrating his today.

The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27^th.  So far only two students have volunteered to help.  Please let your house sponsor know if you can help.  There are two shifts:  4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Mrs. L. Borer’s room.

FFA pictures this morning at 8:00 in the EPS Gym.

Menu:  Cheese Ravioli w/ Tomato Sauce    Garlic Bread  Green Beans   Fruit Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Hamburger/Bun    French Fries   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Vending machine will be unable for use today.

Ash Wednesday Eucharist celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. Freshmen and sophomores will sit behind the 7^th grade on front left, juniors behind the 8^th grade on front right and seniors behind the 5^th grade.

Spring Raffle tickets go on sale today through March 4^th.

Volleyball awards will be this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in EPS Gym.

The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27^th.  So far only two students have volunteered to help.  Please let your house sponsor know if you can help.  There are two shifts:  4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.

EPS has a 1:00 dismissal today and we have a 1:00 dismissal tomorrow (no p.m. bus for our students using their services.

Accounting class should report to Mr. Kratochvil for class today and tomorrow.

Menu:  Meatballs     Hashbrown Casserole   Corn   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Cheese Ravioli w/ Tomato Sauce    Garlic Bread  Green Beans   Fruit Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Lucy S. celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to Libby E. and Anna D. competing at girls’ state wrestling beginning today.

Good Luck to our girls’ basketball team competing in subdistricts at Bloomfield this evening at 7:30 vs. Plainview.

Volleyball awards will be this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in EPS Gym.

The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27^th.  So far only two students have volunteered to help.  Please let your house sponsor know if you can help.  There are two shifts:  4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.

EPS has a 1:00 dismissal this Wednesday and we have a 1:00 dismissal on Thursday (no p.m. bus for our students using EPS services)

Students are reminded that the doors are not unlocked until 7:45 each morning and you should remain by the outside doors until that time.

Fat Tuesday Feast:  We will gather as a school this afternoon from 2:20 until 3:00 in the library to prepare our hearts for the upcoming Lenten season.  Students will work with prayer partners to create a Lenten promise cross.  Also, a reminder that tomorrow is a day of fasting for ages 18 to 59 and abstaining from meat for all age 14 and above unless health reasons does not allow fasting.  Fasting includes no snacks between meals, and the pop machine will not be available. 

Tomorrow for our Mass we will use the following seating:
Freshmen and sophomores will sit behind the 7^th grade on front left, juniors behind the 8^th grade on front right and seniors behind the 5^th grade.

Accounting class should report to Mr. Kratochvil for class Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Potato Rings    Mixed Vegetables    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Meatballs     Hashbrown Casserole   Corn   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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We will have a pep rally this afternoon at 2:50 in the EPS Gym.

Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 1^st and Grady D. placing 3^rd at district wrestling earning them a trip to state.

Congratulations to our speech students on their accomplishments at the Burwell Meet on Saturday.  The OID of Aiden K., Camry K., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Matthew K. were meet champions, bringing home the gold! Earning 3rd place in serious prose was Raaf K.. Also medaling in serious prose  was Reese S. with 4th place. Kinley D. brought home 4th place in humorous prose, Jovie B. medaled at sixth place in POI, and Lillian M. brought home the sixth place medal in poetry. Receiving superior ratings were: in duet, Aiden K. and Brooke K., also in duet Matthew K. and Christian P., and Harlie T. in both poetry and informative.  

Congratulations to our JH boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family on Friday.

The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27^th.  So far only two students have volunteered to help.  Please let your house sponsor know if you can help.  There are two shifts:  4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Reminder:  EPS has a 1:00 dismissal this Wednesday (no p.m. bus for our students using their services).

Students are reminded that the doors are not unlocked until 7:45 each morning and you should remain by the outside doors until that time.

Menu:  Corndog     Tri-Pattie   Green Beans  Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Potato Rings    Mixed Vegetables    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Scarlett S. celebrating her birthday today.

Our National Honor Society members will have a bake sale today in the front hall.  Elementary students at
9:50 a.m. and JH/HS at 10:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our wrestling team competing in districts today and tomorrow at Shelby-Rising City.  Meet today begins at 2:00 p.m. and tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.  They are leaving at 10:30 this morning.

Good Luck to our speech team competing at Burwell tomorrow.

Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team hosting Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family this afternoon at 3:00 in the EPS Gym.

Congratulations to our JV girls and our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Randolph yesterday.

The Knights of Columbus will have a Fish Fry on Friday, February 27^th in the KC Hall in Elgin.  They are asking for students to volunteer to help:  3 students from 4:30-6:00 p.m.  3 students from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
If you are willing to help please let your house sponsor know.

JH guidance class should report to Mrs. Drueke’s room for class 2nd period.

Menu:  BBQ Mr. Rib    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy  Carrots  Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Corndog     Tri-Pattie   Green Beans  Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Randolph this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym.  JV’s will play 2 quarters each.  Parents’ Night for our basketball and dance teams.

8^th Career Day @ NECC today.  Students should return at approximately 2:00 this afternoon.

Musical auditions will be held now until Friday in the music room from 4-5:00 p.m.  Students may also use the outside music room door.  For more information or alternate audition times, students should see Miss Orcutt.  Character sheets are posted in the high school hallway for students interested in learning more about each role.  Audition requirements:  all speaking roles will include a short character reading from the script.  Students auditioning for  a lead role should prepare 30 seconds – 1 minute of a musical theatre song (verse & chorus). Karaoke tracks are welcome.

The Knights of Columbus will have a Fish Fry on Friday, February 27^th in the KC Hall in Elgin.  They are asking for students to volunteer to help:  3 students from 4:30-6:00 p.m.  3 students from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
If you are willing to help please let your house sponsor know.

Menu: Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries   Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  BBQ Mr. Rib    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy    Carrots  Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Jewel P., Cameron K., Gavin K. and Jovie B. celebrating their birthdays today.

Our students are hosting the Wolfpack Blood Drive today from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the KC Hall.

Congratulations to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams on their wins over CWC yesterday.

Musical auditions will be held now until Friday in the music room from 4-5:00 p.m.  Students may also use the outside music room door.  For more information or alternate audition times, students should see Miss Orcutt.  Character sheets are posted in the high school hallway for students interested in learning more about each role.  Audition requirements:  all speaking roles will include a short character reading from the script.  Students auditioning for  a lead role should prepare 30 seconds – 1 minute of a musical theatre song (verse & chorus). Karaoke tracks are welcome. 

Menu: Mini Lasagna   Bosco Stix  California Vegetable Blend  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries   Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kayson E. celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams hosting CWC this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym.  JV boys will play 2 quarters.

Musical auditions will be held Tuesday – Friday (February 10^th – the 13^th) in the music room from 4-5:00 p.m.  Students may also use the outside music room door.  For more information or alternate audition times, students should see Miss Orcutt.  Character sheets are posted in the high school hallway for students interested in learning more about each role.  Audition requirements:  all speaking roles will include a short character reading from the script.  Students auditioning for  a lead role should prepare 30 seconds – 1 minute of a musical theatre song (verse & chorus). Karaoke tracks are welcome. 

Menu:   Pepperoni Calzone   Potato Wedges   Corn   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Mini Lasagna    Bosco Stix  California Blend Vegetable Blend   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH girls’ wrestling team competing at Creighton today at 2:00 p.m.

Congratulations to our speech students placing at the West Holt Meet on Saturday:  Placing 7th in varsity OID were Aiden K., Camry K., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Matthew K.. 4th in varsity duet was Aiden K. and Brooke K.. Receiving superior ratings in varsity competition were Reese S. in serious prose, Harlie T. in poetry, and Jovie B. in POI and receiving superior ratings in novice competition was Raaf K. in serious prose.

Congratulations to our girls’ wrestling state qualifiers:  Libby E. placed 2^nd and Anna D. 3^rd at districts last week.

Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over Santee in the NVC finals and to the boys’ team on their runner up finish.

Congratulations to Landyn V. on placing 3^rd and Grady D. 4^th at the Southwest Wrestling Meet on Friday and to John Z. who placed 1^st  in the JV division.

Menu:   Hot Dog w/ Bun   Curly Fries    Vegetable Blend   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Pepperoni Calzone   Potato Wedges   Corn   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our girls’ wrestling team competing in districts today and tomorrow at Weeping Water.  Meet begins today at 2:00 p.m. and tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our boys’ wrestling team competing in a meet at Southwest (Bartley) beginning at 9:30 this morning.

Good Luck to our basketball teams playing in the NVC championship round at Niobrara tomorrow.  The girls will play Santee at 5:00 p.m. and the boys St. Mary’s at 6:30 p.m.

Good Luck to our speech team traveling to West Holt for a meet tomorrow.

No chocolate milk until Monday.

Menu:   Chicken Pattie w/ Bun    Mashed Potatoes   Chicken Gravy   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk 
                  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Hot Dog w/ Bun   Curly Fries    Vegetable Blend   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Louie B. celebrating his birthday today.

The Cross Country banquet will be held right after school today in Mrs. Moser’s classroom.

Menu:   Sliced Ham   Au Gratin Potatoes  Peas    Dinner Roll     Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Pattie w/ Bun    Mashed Potatoes   Chicken Gravy   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk 
                 OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Brooke B. and Anton S. celebrating their birthdays today.

Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on their win over CWC yesterday.  They will play St. Mary’s this Saturday at
6:30 p.m. for the NVC Championship in Niobrara.

The Cross Country banquet will be held Thursday, February 5th right after school in Mrs. Moser’s classroom.

Menu:   Salisbury Steak    Stuffing   Brown Gravy  Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Sliced Ham   Au Gratin Potatoes  Peas    Dinner Roll     Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre last night.  They now play Santee on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at Niobrara.

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team playing CWC tonight at 6:00 p.m.  in the St. Boniface Gym.
Students in grades 7-12: we need your help! If you are available to clean up tonight after the basketball games, please sign up on Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s door by noon.  If you missed your cleanup date, this is your last chance to make it up! If not enough students volunteer, you will be randomly assigned. Entry to the basketball games tonight will be through the north doors only.  The Wolfpack student section will be on the stage tonight at the games.  Students are reminded that they need to stay seated in the bleachers or on stage and should not be running back and forth during play.

Congratulations to JH girls wrestlers Anna D. placing 1^st and Harper C. & Victoria E. both placing 2^nd at
the Boone Central Meet yesterday.

The Cross Country banquet will be held Thursday, February 5th right after school in Mrs. Moser’s classroom.

Students—if you use the copier in the library or any items by the copier for projects, be sure to clean up.  Several times this week the area was left a mess for others to clean up.

If anyone is missing items from the DL room please claim them in the office.

Menu:   Chicken Alfredo    Broccoli   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Salisbury Steak    Stuffing   Brown Gravy  Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

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Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over Ainsworth and the boys’ basketball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre.  The girls will play Niobrara-Verdigre tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Santee and the boys will play CWC tomorrow night at 6:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.

Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 2^nd at the Central Valley Meet last week and to Libby E. placing 1^st and Jayda C. placing 6^th at the Boone Central Meet.

The Cross Country banquet will be held Thursday, February 5th right after school in Mrs. Moser’s classroom.

Good Luck to our JH girls wrestling team competing at Boone Central this afternoon at 4:00.

Students—if you use the copier in the library or any items by the copier for projects, be sure to clean up.  Several times this week the area was left a mess for others to clean up.

Leftover bake sale items for sale in Mrs. L. Borer’s room for 2/$1.00.

Menu:   No Lunch

Monday:

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Catholic Schools Week:
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)  Parent’s Day, Parents visit classrooms following Mass until 11:25 a.m.  Pastry/coffee available to pick up in the front hall  A-K 10:00 a.m.   L-Z  10:20 a.m., classroom visits 10:40-11:15, Living Rosary in the St. Boniface Gym at 11:30 this morning led by our National Honor Society students. We will dismiss at noon from the gym.

The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.  Students may sit with their parents during Mass.  Students will enter through the west doors of church and locate their parents.  Any students who are not sitting with parents will sit in the front north section of church to allow room for parents and their children in the other sections. 

Happy Birthday to Mrs. L. Borer, Wyatt S. and Lillan M. celebrating their birthdays today.

Good Luck to our boys’ wrestling team competing at Greeley this morning at 10:00 and to our girls wrestling team competing at Boone Central tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. 

Good Luck to our basketball teams as we begin the NVC Basketball Tournament tomorrow.  The girls vs. Ainsworth at 2:00 p.m. and the boys vs. winner of Ainsworth/N-V game at 3:30 p.m.  Games will be livestreamed through Hudl

Congratulations to our boys varsity basketball team on their win over Humphrey-LHF in OT last night.

JH Guidance will meet in Mrs. Drueke’s room.

The Cross Country banquet will be held Thursday, February 5th right after school in Mrs. Moser’s classroom.

Students—if you use the copier in the library or any items by the copier for projects, be sure you to clean up.  Several times this week the area was left a mess for others to clean up.

Menu:   Chicken Fried Steak Fingers    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy    Corn  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk
                   OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations (Pope John shirt and jeans w/ no holes, etc.), students make appreciation cards for    priests and deacons in class, Gonzaga House is hosting a bake sale in the library at 10:00 this morning with proceeds going to the Archdiocese Seminarian Fund. All items are $1.
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)  Parent’s Day

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family this afternoon beginning at 4:00 in the EPS Gym.  JV girls will play 3 quarters and JV boys 2 quarters. Lillian, Kinley and Elizabeth are dismissed at 2:40 p.m.

“A Salute to Veterans” will be held today during our basketball games with free Admission for all Veterans.  The Elgin VFW Auxiliary Post #5816 will be collecting items to be donated to the Norfolk Veterans Home:  examples   Coffee, pre and after shave, body spray/body wash for both men and women, shampoo, Kleenex, snacks, cash.

Tomorrow students may sit with their parents during Mass.  Students will enter through the west doors of church and locate their parents.  Any students who are not sitting with parents will sit in the front north section of church to allow room for parents and their children in the other sections.  

Menu:   Sloppy Joe on a Bun    Potato Salad    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Fried Steak Fingers    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy    Corn  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk
                   OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:
Wednesday-Celebrating the Nation (wear patriotic colors and jeans with donation of 1 item to Veteran’s Home)
 PK-12 Bingo in Library period 8.  Students play with prayer partners
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations (Pope John shirt and jeans w/ no holes, etc.)
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)

Congratulations to our boys varsity basketball team on their win over Central Valley last night.

On Friday, students may sit with their parents during Mass.  Students will enter through the west doors of church and locate their parents.  Any students who are not sitting with parents will sit in the front north section of church to allow room for parents and their children in the other sections.  

Thursday Gonzaga House will host “Sweets for Seminarians” bake sale in the library at 10:00.  All items are $1 and proceeds will go to the Archdiocese Seminarian Fund.

“A Salute to Veterans” will be held tomorrow during our basketball games with Humphrey-Lindsay.  Free Admission for all Veterans.  The Elgin VFW Auxiliary Post #5816 will be collecting items to be donated to the Norfolk Veterans Home:  examples   Coffee, pre and after shave, body spray/body wash for both men and women, shampoo, Kleenex, snacks, cash.

Menu:   Country Style Gravy over Biscuits   Sausage Links   Tri-Pattie   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Sloppy Joe on a Bun    Potato Salad    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Fried Steak Fingers    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy    Corn  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk
                   OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:
Tuesday-Celebrating Students (dress comfy, no pajamas)  We welcome DeMoine Adams as our guest speaker today in the library:  K-5^th 10:15-10:45 a.m.  6-12^th 11:00-11:45 a.m.  Speech team presentations 2:20-2:50 p.m.
Wednesday-Celebrating the Nation (wear patriotic colors and jeans with donation of 1 item to Veteran’s Home)
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations (Pope John shirt and jeans w/ no holes, etc.)
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)

Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams as travel to play Central Valley @ Greeley. The JV boys will play 2 quarters followed by varsity.  Team is dismissed at 3:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our JH boys basketball teams on their wins over Plainview yesterday.

On Friday, students may sit with their parents during Mass.  Students will enter through the west doors of Church and locate their parents.  Any students who are not sitting with parents will sit in the front north section of Church to allow room for parents and their children in the other sections.  

Remember to bring your donations for the Norfolk Veterans Home. If you donate an item, you may have a dress down day on Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week! Requested items: coffee, pre-shave/after-shave, scented body spray, body wash, shampoo, tissues in square boxes, Little Debbie snacks, etc. Give items to your homeroom teacher."  

Thursday Gonzaga House will host “Sweets for Seminarians” bake sale in the library at 10:00.  All items are $1 and proceeds will go to the Archdiocese Seminarian Fund.

Menu:   Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Country Style Gravy over Biscuits   Sausage Links   Tri-Pattie   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:
Monday-Celebrating Community (dress as a community worker), Prayer Service @ 8:05 a.m. in front hall,
    10:00 a.m. Adoration with prayer partners, gift bags delivered to Elgin businesses.
Tuesday-Celebrating Students (dress comfy..no pajamas)
Wednesday-Celebrating the Nation (wear patriotic colors and jeans with donation of 1 item to Veteran’s Home)
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations (Pope John shirt and jeans w/ no holes, etc.)
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)

Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team hosting Plainview this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym.

Congratulations to our teams competing recently:  JH boys basketball placed 1^st at the Bloomfield Tournament with wins over Bloomfield and Wynot.  At the Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling Meet Landyn placed 3^rd and Grady 5^th, at the JH Wrestling Meet at Summerland Ava D. placed 3rd and Victoria E. 4^th and at the Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling Meet Libby E. placed 1^st and Jayda C. 4^th.

Remember to bring your donations for the Norfolk Veterans Home. If you donate an item, you may have a dress down day on Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week! Requested items: coffee, pre-shave/after-shave, scented body spray, body wash, shampoo, tissues in square boxes, Little Debbie snacks, etc. Give items to your homeroom teacher."  

Thursday Gonzaga House will host “Sweets for Seminarians” bake sale in the library at 10:00.  All items are $1 and proceeds will go to the Archdiocese Seminarian Fund.

February calendar items due in the office today.

Immediately after lunch juniors and senior please report to the front hall to deliver your gift bags to the area businesses.

Menu:   French Bread Pizza   Tator Tots    Lettuce Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Chicken Strips    Crinkle Cut Fries    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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We will use the late start schedule today.

Happy Birthday to Brayden B. celebrating his birthday today and to Cooper D. celebrating his on Sunday.

Students are reminded that if they are scheduled for prayer and will be not be here at the end of the day, please find someone to take your place.

Good Luck to our JH girls wrestling traveling to Summerland for a 4:00 meet.  Good Luck to our varsity girls wrestling team competing at Neligh-Oakdale at 2:00 this afternoon.  Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Neligh-Oakdale tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

Good Luck to our JH boys’ basketball team competing in a tournament at Bloomfield tomorrow.

Congratulations to our boys JH basketball teams on their wins over Randolph yesterday.

Accounting class will report to the office for class to work on your assignment.

For Catholic Schools Week we are assembling gift baskets to show our appreciation for Elgin businesses that support our school.  Each student/family is asked to bring 1 small snack, drink, pack of gum, or anything that would bring a smile to someone!  These items are due by noon today so that baskets may be assembled. 

Remember to bring your donations for the Norfolk Veterans Home. If you donate an item, you may have a dress down day on Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week! Requested items: coffee, pre-shave/after-shave, scented body spray, body wash, shampoo, tissues in square boxes, Little Debbie snacks, etc. Give items to your homeroom teacher."  

Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday with a variety of activities next week to celebrate our Catholic school.
Monday-Celebrating Community (dress as a community worker)
Tuesday-Celebrating Students (dress comfy..no pajamas)
Wednesday-Celebrating the Nation (wear patriotic colors and jeans with donation of 1 item to Veteran’s Home)
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations (Pope John shirt and jeans w/ no holes, etc.)
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)

Menu:   Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sweet Potato Fries    Oreo Fluff   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  French Bread Pizza   Tator Tots    Lettuce Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Tessa B. celebrating her birthday today.

Change of plans---Senior Theology will meet today.

Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team traveling to Randolph for a 2:30 p.m. game.  “A” team will play first.  Team is dismissed at 12:45 this afternoon.

For Catholic Schools Week we are assembling gift baskets to show our appreciation for Elgin businesses that support our school.  Each student/family is asked to bring 1 small snack, drink, pack of gum, or anything that would bring a smile to someone!  These items are due by noon this Friday, January 23 so that baskets may be assembled.  

Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday.  We will have a variety of activities next week to celebrate our Catholic school.
Monday-Celebrating Community (dress as a community worker)
Tuesday-Celebrating Students (dress comfy..no pajamas)
Wednesday-Celebrating the Nation (wear patriotic colors and jeans with donation of 1 item to Veteran’s Home)
Thursday-Celebrating Vocations (Pope John shirt and jeans w/ no holes, etc.)
Friday-Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers (dress your best)

Menu:  Meatballs   Hashbrown Casserole   Corn  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Turkey & Cheese Croissant   Sweet Potato Fries    Oreo Fluff   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mylah S. celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our JH boys basketball teams on their wins over Riverside yesterday and to our varsity boys basketball team on their win over O’Neill High yesterday in 2 OT’s.

For Catholic Schools Week we are assembling gift baskets to show our appreciation for Elgin businesses that support our school.  Each student/family is asked to bring 1 small snack, drink, pack of gum, or anything that would bring a smile to someone!  These items are due by noon this Friday, January 23 so that baskets may be assembled.  

Menu:  Pulled Pork on Bun   Potato Rings   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Meatballs   Hashbrown Casserole   Corn  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kinley S. celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Stuart last Friday.

Congratulations to our wrestlers with wins:  at S-E-M Grady D. placed 2^nd and Ethan H. 5^th, at Ord Libby E. placed 1^st and Anna D. & Jayda C. placed 6^th.  Plainview meet JH wrestler Ava D. placed 1^st and Libby E. 1^st, Anna D. 4^th and Jayda C. 6^th and at Dunning Ethan H. placed 2^nd, Grady D. 3^rd and John Z. 4^th.

Good Luck to our JH basketball teams as they travel to play Riverside (@ Spalding) at 3:00 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 1:15 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host O’Neill this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym.

For Catholic Schools Week we are assembling gift baskets to show our appreciation for Elgin businesses that support our school.  Each student/family is asked to bring 1 small snack, drink, pack of gum, or anything that would bring a smile to someone!  These items are due by noon this Friday, January 23 so that baskets may be assembled.  

Menu:  Mini Lasagna    Garlic Bread    Broccoli   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:
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In-Service for elementary teachers.  Lunch 11:45 a.m. followed by period 5 at 12:20 p.m., etc.

Happy Birthday to Camry K. and Linley S. celebrating their birthdays today and to Hunter K. celebrating his on Sunday.

Congratulations to Kinley D., Matthew K., Tessa B., Grady D. and Landyn V. who were inducted into the National Honor Society yesterday.

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at S-E-M (Sumner) at 10:00 this morning and at Sandhills-Thedford (Dunning) tomorrow beginning at 10:00 a.m. 

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Ord today  beginning at 1:00 p.m. and to our JH girls wrestling team competing at Plainview tomorrow.

Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams traveling to play Stuart this afternoon at 5:00 p.m.  Team members are dismissed at 2:40 p.m.  During the games the freshmen class will be hosting a “Pasta Feed” in their school lunchroom.  Meal includes pasta, red & white sauce, breadsticks, dessert and drink for $7 per plate.

Accounting class will report to the library period 5 today for class.

Items in our lost and found:  black quilted jacket, black jeans, black leggings and a kitten Christmas sweater.

Menu:  Fish Sticks   Macaroni & Cheese     Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Mini Lasagna    Garlic Bread    Broccoli   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Our new members of the National Honor Society will be inducted during our Eucharistic celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.  New members are asked to stop in the office after Mass.

Good Luck to our JH girls and boys basketball teams as we host Archangels Catholic this afternoon at 3:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  Team members are dismissed at 2:00 p.m. “A” will play the first game. 

Items in our lost and found:  black quilted jacket, black jeans &  black leggings.

During our basketball games with Stuart tomorrow their freshmen class will be hosting a “Pasta Feed” in their school lunchroom.  Meal includes pasta, red & white sauce, breadsticks, dessert and drink for $7 per plate.

Menu:  BBQ Mr. Rib    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy   Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Fish Sticks   Macaroni & Cheese     Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Thomas S (5^th) celebrating his birthday today.

Congratulations to our JV boys and our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday.

Items in our lost and found:  black quilted jacket, black jeans, black leggings and a kitten Christmas sweater.

Menu:  Breaded Chicken Breast Filet  Scalloped Potatoes  Mixed Vegetables  Pudding  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  BBQ Mr. Rib    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy   Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Fullerton this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym.  JV boys will play 2 quarters.

Students on 2^nd quarter honor roll are asked to come to the front hall at 9:00 this morning for pictures.  Please check the list posted in the north hall and if there is an error let Brenda know ASAP.

Congratulations to our JH boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday, to Anna D. who placed 3^rd and Libby E. 2^nd at the Summerland Meet and at the JH girls meet at Randolph Victoria E. placed 2^nd, Harper C. placed 3^rd and Ava D. 4^th.

Menu:  Hamburger/Bun   Curly Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk    OR Chef Salad

Tuesday: Breaded Chicken Breast Filet  Scalloped Potatoes  Mixed Vegetables  Pudding  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Summerland this afternoon at 1:00.

Good Luck to our JH girls wrestling team competing at Randolph at 2:00 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team traveling to play Niobrara-Verdigre (@ Verdigre) at 4:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 2:15.

There will be an NHS meeting for all members tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. in the DL room.

High school students should have received an email from Miss Orcutt asking if they want to be involved with the musical, and at what capacity (main role, small role, ensemble, crew, etc.). Please be sure to check your email.

Honor roll pictures will be Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.  Please check the list posted in the north hall and if there is an error let Brenda know ASAP.

All PJ students are asked to please park in the main school parking lot & not at the ballfield until further notice.  Freshmen and sophomores will park on the west end of the lot.

Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 3^rd at the Burwell Meet on Friday and to Grady D. and Landyn V. placing 2^nd each at the Summerland Meet on Saturday.  Landyn V. posted his 100^th career win during his first match at Summerland.

Congratulations to our JV girls and varsity boys basketball teams on their wins over Bloomfield on Saturday.

Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole   Corn   Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Hamburger/Bun   Curly Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk    OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Myles V. celebrating his birthday tomorrow and Kenzley S. and Evelyn A. on Sunday.

Good Luck – Boys Wrestling at Burwell.  Meet begins at 10:00 this morning and at Summerland tomorrow beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Good Luck – JV/Varsity girls and boys basketball teams hosting Bloomfield at St. Boniface Gym tomorrow. First game is at 2:15 p.m.

There will be an NHS meeting for all members on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30 a.m. in the DL room.

High school students should have received an email from Miss Orcutt asking if they want to be involved with the musical, and at what capacity (main role, small role, ensemble, crew etc). Please be sure to check your email.

Congratulations to our JH “A” and varsity girls’ basketball teams on their wins over St. Mary’s yesterday and to Libby E. placing 4^th at Columbus yesterday.

Menu:  Rotini & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tator Tot Casserole   Corn   Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Columbus this morning at 9:45.

Good Luck to our JH and varsity girls’ basketball team traveling to play St. Mary’s beginning at 4:30 this afternoon.  Team members are dismissed at 2:40 this afternoon.  No JV game.

Grades are due today.

There will be an NHS meeting for all members on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30 a.m. in the DL room.

Menu:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Mashed Potatoes  Carrots  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Rotini & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun  Pumpkin Bar  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tator Tot Casserole   Corn   Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Speech Team meeting Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Klein’s room.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as new members of the National Honor Society - Tessa B., Grady D., Kinley D., Matthew K. and Landyn V.!  Induction Mass will be held next Thursday, January 15th at 8:15 a.m.

Looking Ahead:  football awards on Sunday, January 18^th at the EPS Gym.

Menu:  Corndog   Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Mashed Potatoes  Carrots  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Rotini & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun  Pumpkin Bar  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tator Tot Casserole   Corn   Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Welcome back and hope all had a well-deserved break.

Period 4 Ag students will report to the office for class today (Joseph & Christian).

Congratulations to our athletic teams on their accomplishments over the holidays:
EPPJ Wrestling Invite-Libby placed 2^nd, Anna 4^th Landyn 1^st and Grady 3^rd. girls wrestling at Winnebago-Libby 3^rd and Anna 6^th.   Basketball vs. Creighton-JV girls and varsity teams won, Holiday Tournament at Madison both the girls and the boys teams placed first with wins over Madison and Lyons Decatur for the girls and wins over Madison and Riverside for the boys, basketball vs. North Central-varsity girls and boys teams were both victorious.

Students are asked to not tape anything to their locker name sign holder….the tape is hard to remove and damages the plastic.

Looking Ahead:  football awards on Sunday, January 18^th at the EPS Gym.

Menu:  No lunch served
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Wishing everyone a very blessed holiday season and enjoy your break.

Happy Birthday to Quinn D., Molly M., Hayley S. Mrs. Drueke and Clarence S. celebrating over the holidays.

Classes resume Tuesday, January 6^th.

Students are reminded to take all clothing articles, etc. out of their lockers and to also clean off the front of your lockers except for your name sign.  Grade school students should also check the lost and found basket in the north hall.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County yesterday.

Good Luck to our girls and boys wrestling teams competing our EPPJ Invite in the St. Boniface Gym beginning today with the girls and the boys tomorrow and to the girls competing at Winnebago on January 2^nd.

Good Luck to our basketball teams competing at Creighton on Monday, in the Holiday Tournament at Madison on December 29^th and 30^th, at North Central (Bassett) on January 2^nd and to the JH teams hosting CWC on January 5^th.  Good Luck

Reminder the gym is closed today. 

Dress code:  jeans with Christmas sweater or Christmas colors for Mass and may change into sweats or Christmas pajamas after.

We are hosting the JH basketball game on Monday, January 5^th.  Student Council members are to clean up after.

Menu:  Taco Burger/Bun   Corn   Jell-O    Fruit  Milk   NO Chef’s Salad

Friday:  No lunch served
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Finals today periods 1,3,5 & 7.

Students are reminded to take all clothing articles, etc. out of their lockers and to also clean off the front of your lockers except for your name sign.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity girls and boys basketball teams traveling to Spencer to play Boyd County at 4:00 this afternoon.  Team members are dismissed at 1:20 p.m. If they are done with finals they are dismissed at 1:05 p.m.

Reminder the gym is closed today.

Tomorrow dress code:  jeans with Christmas sweater or Christmas colors for Mass and may change into sweats or Christmas pajamas after. 

Menu:  Chicken Fried Steak Fingers    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy  Lettuce    Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Taco Burger/Bun   Corn   Jell-O    Fruit  Milk   NO Chef’s Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. T. Borer and Leighton E. celebrating their birthdays today.

Seniors:  please show Brenda your College Algebra and Calculus grades as soon as they are posted.

Congratulations to our boys varsity basketball team on their win over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.

Finals today periods 2,4,6 and 8.

Our Christmas concert will be presented this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  Please come join us in a holiday celebration.

Menu:  Goulash    Broccoli    Garlic Bread       Fruit    Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Fried Steak  Mashed Potatoes/Gravy  Peas   Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Taco Burger/Bun   Corn   Jell-O    Fruit  Milk   NO Chef’s Salad
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Happy Birthday to Sandi H. celebrating her birthday today.

Advent Service this morning at 8:15 in the front hall prepared by the sophomores.

Congratulations to our JH “A” basketball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.

January calendar items are due in the office today at dismissal.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we travel to play Elkhorn Valley at 4:00 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 2:30 p.m.  JV’s will play 3 quarters each.  During the basketball games the Elkhorn Valley FBLA is hosting a sock drive with all donations going to the Norfolk Rescue Mission.  If you would like to help out there are boxes in their commons and the west side of the school office.

Menu:  French Bread Pizza    Square Tator Tots   Green Beans   Cookies & Cream Salad   Fruit  Milk 
           OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Goulash    Broccoli    Garlic Bread       Fruit    Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Ribbon Tree gifts are due today.

Congratulations to Aiden K. on becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 1^st and Grady D. 2^nd at the Sargent wrestling meet last Friday.

Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team traveling to Niobrara-*Verdigre for a 4:00 game.  They are dismissed at 1:55 & will be picked up here. ”A” team will play the first game and game to be live streamed: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/niobrara/organization/37208/niobrara-hi-high-school

January calendar items are due in the office tomorrow at dismissal.

Congratulations to our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Plainview last Friday to the JV girls and varsity teams on their wins over Wausa.

Congratulations to Libby E. on placing 2^nd and Anna D. placing 3^rd at the Wood River meet on Saturday.

Tomorrow during our basketball games the Elkhorn Valley FBLA is hosting a sock drive with all donations going to the Norfolk Rescue Mission.  If you would like to help out there are boxes in their commons and the west side of the school office.

Menu Chicken Noodle Soup    Pull-a-Part Bread   Baby Carrots/Dip    Cookie  Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Benton T. celebrating his birthday today and to Mason F. celebrating his on Saturday.

Freshmen attending Career Day at NECC today.

No chocolate milk until Monday.

January calendar items are due in the office next Tuesday at dismissal.

Congratulations to Anna S. and Chloe K. Anna won first place in the Patriot Pen District Essay Contest and Chloe won second place. Congratulations to both ladies. Anna's essay will move on to the next level of competition.

Our Reconciliation service is scheduled for this morning in the St. Boniface Church.  7-12^th at 9:20 a.m.
and 3-6^th at 10:15 a.m.

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Sargent today.  Meet begins at 10:00 this morning.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams hosting Plainview this afternoon at 4:30 in the St. Boniface Gym.  JV’s will play 2 quarters each.  Game live streamed on Hudl TV.  Joshua House members will clean up after the games.  Good Luck also as we host Wausa tomorrow beginning at 1:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  JV’s will play 3 quarters each.

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Wood River tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

Next Tuesday during our basketball games the Elkhorn Valley FBLA is hosting a sock drive with all donations going to the Norfolk Rescue Mission.  If you would like to help out there are boxes in their commons and the west side of the school office.

Youth Group this Sunday at Tintern.

P. 2 Guidance report to Mrs. Drueke’s room.

Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by today, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks! 

Menu: Spaghetti/Meatsauce     Corn    Cinnamon Twist  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Chicken Noodle Soup    Pull-a-Part Bread   Baby Carrots/Dip    Cookie  Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. A" team first, followed by 10-minute running clock of "B" team. Games will be livestreamed at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/elgin/organization/21374/elgin-high-school  NHS members will clean up following games.

Joshua House members will clean up after the games tomorrow.

Reconciliation for the freshmen and boys wrestling team only this afternoon from 1:30-2:00.

Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks! 

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie w/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Spaghetti/Meatsauce    Corn    Cinnamon Twist    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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There will be NO FFA Supper tonight.  FFA members are to bring their gift to the Ag room for the exchange by December18th and then on the 19th if you brought a gift you can take a different one when you go to Ag class. We will have our supper in January.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.

Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks! 

Students are reminded we should not need to ask you to remove your hoodies, coats in school or Mass.

Students who go to EPS for class, practice, or for games to not park on the east side of the No Parking Sign in our parking lot.  We have chains and a sign.  We almost couldn't get a bus out of the bus barn and the students were leaving for a game at the same time.  Thank you.

Menu:  Chicken Strips     Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas   Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Breaded Pork Pattie w/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Eleanor B. celebrating her birthday today.

Advent Prayer Service in the front hall at 10:50 a.m. prepared by the juniors.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to play Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:30. Team is dismissed at 3:15 this afternoon.  There will be 2 quarters of JV girls and 3 of JV boys.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks! 

Students are reminded we should not need to ask you to remove your hoodies, coats, etc. in school or at Mass. 

Menu:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun     Sweet Potato Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Strips     Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas   Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Congratulations to our girls wrestling at O’Neill on Saturday:  Libby E. placed 2^nd and Anna D. 5^th  Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 3^rd and Grady D. placing 5^th at the Howells-Dodge Meet also on Saturday.

Congratulations to our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre on Friday.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Menu:  No Lunch

Monday:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun     Sweet Potato Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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“Dress Your Best Day”

Welcome to our grandparents and friends spending the morning with us.  We will begin with the celebration of the Eucharist at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.  We will conclude activities with a noon dismissal.

Happy Birthday to Matthew K. celebrating his birthday on Sunday.

Good Luck to our JV boys and our varsity basketball teams traveling to play *Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon at 5:00 p.m.  JV boys will play 3 quarters followed by varsity.

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at O’Neill tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. and to the boys traveling to Howells for a 9:30 a.m. start time.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Riverside yesterday.

Book Fair Week:  today until noon.

Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.  They are due today.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Menu:  Mini Lasagna    Corn   Bosco Stick    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  No Lunch
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“Favorite Book Character Day”

Congratulations to our cast, crew and directors of this year’s one act “Virgil’s Wedding” on placing 3^rd at districts yesterday at Wheeler Central.  Tessa B., Camry K., Brooke K., Jovie B., Matthew K., Christian P., Aiden K., Reese S., Quinn H. and Raaf K. received outstanding actor awards!!

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams hosting Riverside this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters followed by varsity games.  JV girls are dismissed at 2:50 p.m.

Book Fair Week:  today 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  and tomorrow 8:00 a.m. until noon.

Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Menu:  Hamburger/Bun    Smile Fries   California Blend      Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mini Lasagna    Corn   Bosco Stick    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  No Lunch
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“Wacky Wednesday”

Good Luck to our One Act members competing in Districts today at Wheeler Central.  Our performance time is 10:45 a.m.

Congratulations to our JH wrestlers who placed on Monday at the Neligh-Oakdale meet:  Sawyer V. 1^st, Liam P.,  Jacob N.
and Cecil S.-3^rd, Jory and Myles placed 4^th.

Congratulations to our JH wrestlers placing yesterday at Battle Creek:  Sawyer V. 1^st, Myles V. & Cecil S 3^rd and Liam P. 4^th.

Book Fair Week:  today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.

Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Menu:  Bar-b-ques/Bun   Tator Tots   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Hamburger/Bun    Smile Fries   California Blend      Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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“Adventure Day”

High school Advent Service at 10:00 this morning prepared by the seniors.

Book Fair Week:  today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.

Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.

Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team competing at Battle Creek this afternoon at 3:00.  They are dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team hosting Humphrey-Lindsay this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym.  Team is dismissed at 2:50 p.m.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Please remember to bring your Chromebooks inside at night and do not leave them out in the cold for extended periods of time. If you accidentally do, allow them to get up to room temperature before powering them on. Failure to do this can result in unrepairable damage to your device.

Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant    French Fries   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Bar-b-ques/Bun   Tator Tots   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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“Pajama Day”

Book Fair Week:  today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.

JH boys basketball practice will begin today period 8 in the St. Boniface Gym and will practice until 4:00 all week.

Athletes are dismissed at 2:45 this afternoon for sports pictures at EPS.

Good Luck to our boys JH wrestling team competing at Neligh today. Meet begins at 3:00 p.m.  They are dismissed at 1:30 this afternoon to walk to EPS.

Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.

FFA Christmas Supper on December 10^th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.

Please remember to bring your Chromebooks inside at night and do not leave them out in the cold for extended periods of time. If you accidentally do, allow them to get up to room temperature before powering them on. Failure to do this can result in unrepairable damage to your device.

Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun  Mashed Potatoes   Corn   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving break.  All students should clean out their lockers before leaving today.

Happy Birthday to Jack S. celebrating his birthday today and to Tess S. celebrating hers on Thursday.

Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.

JH boys basketball practice will begin next Monday period 8 in the St. Boniface Gym and will practice until 4:00 all week.

Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before today at 10:00 a.m.                 https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.

Gym will close at 5:30 this afternoon.

Please see previous schedule for today’s activities.

All girls who need to curl their hair should leave for the gym at the beginning of period 2.  Remaining cast and crew head over at 9:30 a.m.

Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole   Lettuce      Fruit   Milk    NO Chef Salad

Tuesday:   Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun  Mashed Potatoes   Corn   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Thank you to all involved in our Dinner Theatre performance last night.  An enjoyable evening of entertainment.

All students should clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break tomorrow.

Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team competing in a tri at EPS today beginning at 3:00 this afternoon. Team members are dismissed at 2:00.
EPPJ vs. Fullerton-3:00-with a B game to follow
Fullerton vs. Madison-4:30-with a B game to follow
EPPJ vs. Madison-6:00-with a B game to follow

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson before leaving school today.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.                 https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.

Menu:  Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice   Mixed Vegetables   Fortune Cookie    Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad|

Friday:  Enchilada Casserole   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Our Alumni Memorial and EMHC/Lector Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Jason B. celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team competing at Newman Grove with meet beginning at 4:00 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Congratulations to our JH wrestlers who placed our meet on Tuesday:  Myles, Jacob & Sawyer 1^st, James 2^nd, Cecil 3^rd, Jory & Liam 4^th.


If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of  Deb Warren please do so in the office before noon today.

December calendar items due in the office by dismissal this Friday.

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m.                             https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20^th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.  Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get an agenda, etc. before practice.

Congratulations to Camry K., Aiden K., Matthew K., Reese S., Tessa B.,  Brooke K., and Kinley D. who were selected for best actor & actress awards at NVC yesterday.

Menu:  Corndog     Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice   Mixed Vegetables   Fortune Cookie    Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our NVC One Act cast, crew and directors competing in NVC at Verdigre today.  We perform at 1:15 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our JH wrestling team competing at EPS today at 2:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 1:15 p.m.

If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of  Deb Warren please do so in the office before Thursday at noon.

December calendar items due in the office by dismissal this Friday.

A reminder that we need to sell approximately 23 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000.  A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates.  Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m.                             https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20^th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.  Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get an agenda, etc. before practice.

Menu:  French Bread Pizza    Tator Tots    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Corndog     Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Harmon B. celebrating his birthday today.

Grocery sales project ends today.  Please turn all slips with money to Mrs. L. Borer ASAP.

If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of  Deb Warren please do so in the office before Thursday at noon.

A reminder that we need to sell approximately 46 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000.  A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates.  Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20^th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.  Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get agenda, etc. before practice.

Tomorrow the 8 HS students that will be in school may wear sweats/jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.

Menu:  Tacos/soft shell    Corn   Jello    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Picture retakes and for those absent the original date are morning at 8:30. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school.

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal today.

Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.

A reminder that we need to sell approximately 46 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000.  Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP.  The deadline is Monday, November 17^th and several families have not turned in any sales.  A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates.  Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.

Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls’ basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know. 

Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20^th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.  Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get agenda, etc. before practice.

Menu:  Cornbread   Sausage   Baked Beans    Apple Bar    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tacos/soft shell    Corn   Jello    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team at Madison beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Team members are dismissed at 2:00.

Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be tomorrow morning at 8:30. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school.

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal tomorrow.

Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.

A reminder that we need to sell approximately 67 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000.  Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP.  The deadline is Monday, November 17^th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales.  A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates.  Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.

Today is the 11^th and 12^th grade retreat @ Tintern. Students need to bring SACK lunch and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.

Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls’ basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know. 

Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Menu:  Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell     Green Beans  Coleslaw   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Cornbread  Sausage    Baked Beans    Apple Bar    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Judd S. celebrating his birthday today.

Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be this Friday morning.  If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school (please let the office know by Wednesday if you need retakes).

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal on Friday.

Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.

The following students are asked to report to the following teachers due to scheduling changes today Wednesday:
Per 6 - HS study hall to Mr. Fernandez
1:40 - HS seniors going out to Tintern w/Mrs. Schumacher should meet in front hall
Per 7 - HS seniors not going to Tintern to Mrs. Drueke
Per 8 - English 10 to Mr. Fernandez

A reminder that we need to sell approximately 65 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000.  Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP.  The deadline is Monday, November 17^th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales.  A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates.  Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.

Today is the JH retreat @ Tintern and tomorrow is for the 11^th & 12^th. Students need to bring SACK lunch  and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.

Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know. 

Here is the link for both girls and boys basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Menu:  Goulash    Broccoli  Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell     Green Beans  Coleslaw   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Veteran’s Day Program will be held this morning at 11:00 in the EPS Gym.  JH students, Raaf, Lillian and Josie are dismissed at 10:15 to practice songs.  Remaining students/faculty will leave at 10:40 to walk to EPS.

Wrestling meeting after school today in Mr. Childers’ room in the EPS Gym.

Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be this Friday morning.  If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school (please let the office know by Wednesday if you need retakes).

Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24^th.

HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25^th right after school in Mr. Nieman’s room.  Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events.  Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.

Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal on Friday.

The following students are asked to report to the following teachers due to scheduling changes on Wednesday:
Per 6 - HS study hall to Mr. Fernandez
1:40 - HS seniors going out to Tintern w/Mrs. Schumacher should meet in front hall
Per 7 - HS seniors not going to Tintern to Mrs. Drueke
Per 8 - English 10 to Mr. Fernandez

A reminder that we need to sell approximately 85 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000.  Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP.  The deadline is Monday, November 17^th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales.  A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates.  Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.

Retreats held at Tintern this week:  Tomorrow is for the 7th & 8th grade and Thursday for 11^th & 12^th. Students need to bring SACK lunch  and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.

Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know. 

Here is the link for both girls and boys basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun  Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Goulash    Broccoli  Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our students attending the FFA Livestock Judging in Ord today.  (Raaf, Cielo, Lillian, Brayden, Gavin & Michael).

Today is the NVC Choral Clinic at Boyd County(Spencer). 

No 8th period JH wrestling practice!

Wrestling meeting after school tomorrow in Mr. Childers’ room in the EPS Gym.

Menu : Chili Soup   Pull-a-Part Bread    Cookie   Fruit   Milk   

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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface church.

Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team hosting their first meet of the season this afternoon at 3:30 in the EPS Gym.  Team members are dismissed at 2:45.

There will be a planned electrical outage tonight from 8 until approximately 11:00.

Menu : Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Corn   Bread   Milk   OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chili Soup   Pull-a-Part Bread    Cookie   Fruit   Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Pre-District livestock judging @ Neligh (Raaf, Cielo, Lillian, Brayden, Gavin & Michael).  6^th period Ag will remain here.

Girl’s basketball meeting today after school in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room for anyone interested in going out this year.

There will be a planned electrical outage tomorrow (Thursday) night from 8 until approximately 11:00.

Menu : Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun    Tator Tots   Lettuce Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Corn   Bread   Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Freshman and sophomore retreat @ Tintern today.

There will be a JH boys basketball meeting this afternoon at 3:00 in the weight room and a high school basketball meeting also Tuesday right after school in the weight room!

Girls basketball meeting Wednesday after school in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room for anyone interested in going out this year.

Congratulations to the 9th graders who won the Saint Matching challenge on Friday! Here are the correct answers:
Mr. Fernandez - St. Anthony Mary Claret, Mr. Tharnish - St. Thomas Aquinas, Mr. Kratochvil - St. Michael, Mrs. L. Borer - St. Alphonsus Liguori, Brenda - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mrs. Schumacher - St. Teresa of Avila, Father John - Padre Pio, Mrs. Klein - St. Christopher, Mrs. Grundmayer - St. Jude, Mr. Nieman - St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Any students needing service hours or needing to make up a service project, or just willing to help - on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Shop the North Pole event at the KC Hall is looking for help with clean up from 2:45 until about 4:00.  See Mrs. Schiltmeyer before the end of the day today if you can help!

Menu : Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun    Tator Tots   Lettuce Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Landyn V. celebrating his birthday today.

There will be a JH boys basketball meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 in the weight room and a high school basketball meeting also Tuesday right after school in the weight room!

Girls basketball meeting Wednesday after school in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room for anyone interested in going out this year.

Menu : Calzone   Sun Chips    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Halloween!

Good Luck to our volleyball team playing at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon in district finals vs. Southwest  at Bartley.

NHS bake sale this morning at 10:00 in the front hall.  All items are $1.

There will be a JH boys basketball meeting next Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 in the weight room and a high school basketball meeting also Tuesday right after school in the weight room!

Our 5-6^th grade students are hosting a Wax Museum in the St. Boniface Gym this morning from 10:00 until 10:45.  There will be an All Saints Day parade at 10:45 followed by DIY rosaries and praying the rosary.

JH/HS All Saints activity will be handed out in homeroom.  The first student to have it returned to Mrs. Schiltmeyer with all correct answers on both sides will win a prize.

Menu :  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun   Macaroni & Cheese   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad   

Friday:  Calzone   Sun Chips    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8;15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Volleyball district finals are scheduled for Saturday vs. Southwest (Bartley) at 2:30 p.m.

JH wrestling will meet at EPS period 8 today.

NHS bake sale tomorrow morning at 10:00 in the front hall.  All items are $1.

Menu :  Spaghetti/Meatsauce    Corn   Cinnamon Twist    Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad 

Thursday:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun   Macaroni & Cheese   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad    
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Accounting Class will meet today in our library and work on their assignment.

Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Bloomfield last night.  Information on District finals
Saturday TBD.

November calendar items are due in the office today at noon.

JH girls basketball meeting period 8 today in the EPS Gym for anyone interested.

PreACT testing this afternoon for grades 7-9^th in the library periods 6 & 7.  Library will be closed during testing.

Menu:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun     Spiral Fries   Green Beans  Cookie & Cream Salad   Fruit  Milk
                 OR Chef Salad  

Wednesday:  Spaghetti/Meatsauce    Corn   Cinnamon Twist    Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad        
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Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Creighton last night.  Good Luck as they play Bloomfield this evening at 6:30 in the St. Boniface Gym.

November calendar items due in the office this Wednesday at noon.

Menu:  Hamburger w/ Bun   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   California Blend   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun     Spiral Fries   Green Beans  Cookie & Cream Salad   Fruit  Milk
                 OR Chef Salad           
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Congratulations to our NVC volleyball team champs.  They defeated St. Mary’s last Friday.
Good Luck as they begin subdistricts at 8:00 tonight in the St. Boniface Gym vs. the winner of the
Creighton/Neligh-Oakdale game. 

Honor roll pictures this afternoon at 1:00.  Please be sure to check honor roll list in the north hall for any corrections and let Brenda know ASAP.

School photos arrived and are being distributed today.  Please be sure to take them home.

November calendar items due in the office this Wednesday at noon.

NHS meeting tomorrow at 7:40 a.m. in the DL room.

Menu:  Bar-b-ques/Bun    Sweet Potato Fries    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Cielo K. celebrating her birthday tomorrow, to Anna S. celebrating on Saturday and
Mr. Kratochvil on Sunday.

Reminder-no classes tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend.

Classes are dismissed at 2:00 this afternoon.  We will use our regular schedule with no periods 7 and 8.

Good Luck to our football team as we begin the first round of playoffs at Overton this afternoon.  Kickoff
is at 5:00 p.m.  Team members are dismissed at 11:30 a.m. 

We will send off the football team lining up by the St. Boniface Church fence.  Elementary lunch at 11:20
with all having recess at the church playground.  JH and high school students will walk to the church fence
at 11:50 a.m. and lunch will be at 12:10 p.m..  P. 5 at 12:43 and P. 6 at 1:20 p.m.
Good Luck to our volleyball team playing in NVC finals tomorrow night at 7:00 at Niobrara with
St. Mary’s.

Honor roll pictures will be Monday at 1:00 p.m.  Please be sure to check honor roll list in the north hall for any corrections and let Brenda know ASAP.

November calendar items due in the office Wednesday, October 29th at noon.

NHS meeting Tuesday, October 28 at 7:40 a.m. in the DL room.

Menu:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes   Corn   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Bar-b-ques/Bun    Sweet Potato Fries    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The sophomores will be taking the ASVAB test this morning periods 1-3 (approximately) in the Theology room.

We would like to welcome author, Kevin Lovegreen, who is visiting with us today. His presentation will be in the library from 11:15 until 12:15 for grades K-8^th.   Schedules are adjusted so please refer to previous email. 
Lunch:  11:37-PK     11:40 9-12th   12:35 elementary & 6-8^th

Accounting class will remain here today and work on assigned problems in the library.

Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over North Central last night and good luck as they play
St. Mary’s this Friday at Niobrara in NVC finals.  Game time is 7:00 p.m.

If anyone would like to order One Act sweatshirts here is the link:  The sale ends today.        
https://www.customink.com/g/dyq0-00cz-sm3b

Honor roll pictures will be Monday at 1:00 p.m.

November calendar items due in the office Wednesday, October 29th at noon.

Menu:  Pizza    Tri-Pattie    Glazed Carrots     Fruit     Milk    OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole   Peas  Dinner Bun  Pumpkin Bar     Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our “C” volleyball team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale last Saturday.

Congratulations to our football team on their win over Ainsworth last Friday.  We now play at Overton this Thursday at 5:00 p.m.  Classes will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.

Good Luck to our volleyball team as they play in the NVC Tournament beginning tonight at 8:00 in the EPS Gym vs. the winner of the Niobrara-Verdigre/CWC game.

JH football will be checking in gear today during 8th period.

If anyone would like to order One Act sweatshirts here is the link:  The sale ends October 22nd.        
https://www.customink.com/g/dyq0-00cz-sm3b

Here is the link for Playoff shirts. Store closes at 11:00 a.m. today! NO late orders will be accepted! 
 https://eppjstatefb2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Sophomores report to Mrs. L. Borer’s room for testing after homeroom.

Menu:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Congratulations to our sophomores and juniors receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday at St. Bonaventure Church in Raeville. Father Frank will be at Pope John today during periods 6 and 8 for all sophomores and juniors being confirmed to receive the sacrament of Penance.

Good Luck to our “C” volleyball team competing in a quad in Neligh tomorrow.  
8:00: Neligh-Oakdale vs. EPPJ                          9:00: Norfolk Catholic vs. EPPJ
10:00: Norfolk Catholic vs. Boone Central       11:00: Neligh-Oakdale vs. Boone Central https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/neligh/organization/21382/neligh-oakdale-high-school

Good Luck to our football team hosting Ainsworth at 7:00 this evening.  Football and cross-country teams will be honored.  Football before the starting line up and cross country before the dance team performs.

Congratulations to our cross-country team on their season.  Samantha S. placed 19^th at districts yesterday setting a new school record, Matthew K. placed 25^th and Jovie B. 27^th.

Students are asked to please clean out their lockers before leaving school today.  There are trash containers
in each hallway to use.

Boys JH wrestling meeting in the little gym at EPS today during 8th period.

JH football will be checking in gear on Monday during 8th period.

If anyone would like to order One Act sweatshirts here is the link:  The sale ends October 22nd.        
https://www.customink.com/g/dyq0-00cz-sm3b

Thank you to our students, faculty and staff for their generous donations for Annunciation Catholic Schools in Minneapolis.  The dress down donations were $395.00 and bake sale proceeds $425.50 making the total being sent at $820.50.

Congratulations to the 2nd grade and 11th grade classes on winning the first quarter Crusader Challenge! Mrs. Schiltmeyer will visit with you about your reward! The 2nd quarter challenge has started - good luck!

Menu:  Cavatini  Mixed Vegetables    Bosco Sticks    Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our cross-country team competing in districts at Ainsworth today. They will eat lunch at 11:45
and leave after. Girls begin at 4:00  and boys 4:45 p.m.

Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams competing at *Laurel/Concord/Coleridge this afternoon
at 5:30.  Team is dismissed at 2:50 this afternoon.
LIVE STREAM: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/laurel/organization/23049/laurel-concord-coler-high-school

Students are asked to please clean out their lockers before leaving school tomorrow.  There are trash containers
in each hallway to use.

Boys JH wrestling meeting in the little gym at EPS on Friday during 8th period.

JH football will be checking in gear on Monday during 8th period.

Father Frank will be at Pope John this Friday during periods 6 and 8 for all sophomores and juniors being confirmed to have reconciliation before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday. 

If anyone would like to order One Act sweatshirts here is the link:  The sale ends October 22nd.        
https://www.customink.com/g/dyq0-00cz-sm3b

Menu:  Chicken Strips    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas    Fruit    Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Cavatini  Mixed Vegetables    Bosco Sticks    Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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We have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon (teacher in-service) and will use the shortened period schedule.

Students are asked to please clean out their lockers before leaving school on Friday.  There are trash containers
in each hallway to use.

Confirmation practice this evening at 6:00 at St. Bonaventure Church in Raeville.

Pope John seniors are working shifts at the Wolfpack Blood Drive today from 9:00 until 3:00 in the KC Hall.

All Ag students will remain here today.  P. 4 to the office, P. 6 to Mr. Nieman , P. 7 to Mr. Fernandez and P. 8 to Mrs. Grundmayer.

If anyone would like to order One Act sweatshirts here is the link:  The sale ends on October 22nd.        
https://www.customink.com/g/dyq0-00cz-sm3b

Menu:  Deli Ham Sandwich / WG Bun   Potato Rings  Coleslaw Triple Surprise Bar  Fruit  Milk 
                 OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Strips    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas    Fruit    Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kalvelage and Cole N. celebrating their birthdays today.

Today is the end of the 1^st quarter. 

Students are asked to please clean out their lockers before leaving school on Friday.  There are trash containers in each hallway to use.

One Act practice at 6:30 this evening.

Sophomore are attending Career Day at Wayne State college today.

Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Summerland yesterday.

Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Deli Ham Sandwich / WG Bun   Potato Rings  Coleslaw Triple Surprise Bar  Fruit  Milk 
                 OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH football team traveling to play Archangels at 4:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 1:45 p.m.

Good Luck to our JV volleyball team traveling to Battle Creek for a double tri beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Court 1   BC vs. EPPJ followed by BC vs Pierce   Court 2   Summer vs. Pierce    Summerland vs. EPPJ

Congratulations to our football team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale on Friday and to our JH volleyball team on their win over St. Mary’s on Saturday.

Menu:  Corndog    Tri-Pattie    Green Beans    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Mr. Fernandez and Faith B. celebrating their birthdays tomorrow.

Congratulations to our cross country team placing at NVC yesterday:  Matthew 8^th, Samantha 9^th and Jovie 11^th.

Good Luck to our football team as we host Neligh-Oakdale this evening at 7:00 with the FFA Labor Auction to follow.  The football boys have “Lil Pack Night” today for grades 3-8^th.  Come to the EPS Gym to eat with the team after school and then meet at the home end zone at 6:30 p.m. to make a tunnel for the team.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team competing at Riverside (Cedar Rapids) tomorrow.
   10:00  Riverside vs. NGSF    Ord vs. NE Christian   10:45  Fullerton vs. St. Mary’s   EPPJ vs. Central Valley

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team competing at Thayer Central (Hebron) tomorrow.
  10:00  EPPJ vs. TC   11:00  EPPJ vs. CV   12:00  TC vs. Milford  1:00  EPPJ vs. Milford   2:00  TC vs. CV https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/hebron/organization/18637/thayer-central-high-school

Today is our bake sale and dress down for Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis.  Bake sale will begin at 10:00 in the front hall and all items are $1 each.  Dress down with appropriate school clothing by donating at least $2 or more per child or $5 or more per family.  Funds will be collected in the front hall also.  Sponsored by St. Francis House.

Beth will be here today doing health screening for our students.

Please keep both inside doors in the northwest entry closed at all times—especially when leaving for PE classes and lunch.

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes  Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Corndog    Tri-Pattie    Green Beans    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Grady D., Parker B. & June P. celebrating their birthdays today.

Good Luck to our cross country team competing in NVC at Ainsworth this afternoon.  Girls begin at 4:00 and boys begin at 4:40. Team members will eat at 11:45 a.m.

JH “B” volleyball team on their win over Riverside yesterday.

The football boys have “Lil Pack Night” tomorrow for grades 3-8^th.  Come to the EPS Gym to eat with the team after school and then meet at the home end zone at 6:30 p.m. to make a tunnel for the team.

As the weather turns chilly, it's time for a few reminders about student dress code....
BOTTOMS:  Shorts are allowed through Oct. 31.  On Nov. 1 - dress code pants are best.  Girls may wear dress code skirts.  **K-6 girls who have recess may wear leggings underneath the skirt as the days get colder. (leggings:  solid color - black, navy, white, tan, grey).  
TOPS:  Students may wear a plain colored sweater, crew neck sweatshirt or quarter-zip (Pope John or Wolfpack) during school hours.  Hoodies are only allowed on special dress-down days.  Encourage students to store an appropriate top in their locker for when classrooms get colder. Students are also reminded that each student has two lockers…please put all items in these lockers.  Too  many items are on the floor in the halls.

Tomorrow is our bake sale and dress down for Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis.  Bake sale will begin at 10:00 in the front hall and all items are $1 each.  Dress down with appropriate school clothing by donating at least $2 or more per child or $5 or more per family.  Funds will be collected in the front hall also.  Sponsored by St. Francis House.

Menu:  Goulash    California Blend   Chocolate Chip Muffins   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes  Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Archangels and St. Mary’s yesterday.

Our PreK through 2^nd grade students will be going to the fire station this morning for Fire Prevention Week. 
10:00 PreK-K program and 10:20 1^st & 2^nd program

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team as they travel to play Riverside @ Spalding this afternoon at 2:00.  Team members will eat lunch at noon and leave following.

One Act practice at 6:30 this evening.

As the weather turns chilly, it's time for a few reminders about student dress code....

BOTTOMS:  Shorts are allowed through Oct. 31.  On Nov. 1 - dress code pants are best.  Girls may wear dress code skirts (yes, that's odd).  **K-6 girls who have recess may wear leggings underneath the skirt as the days get colder. (leggings:  solid color - black, navy, white, tan, grey).  

TOPS:  Students may wear a plain colored sweater, crew neck sweatshirt or quarter-zip (Pope John or Wolfpack) during school hours.  Hoodies are only allowed on special dress-down days.  Encourage students to store an appropriate top in their locker for when classrooms get colder. 

Students are reminded that each student has two lockers…please put all items in these lockers.  Too  many items are on the floor in the halls.

Menu:  Cornbread   Sausage    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Goulash    California Blend   Chocolate Chip Muffins   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team as they compete in a tri at St. Mary’s this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 3:35 this afternoon.
    5:00  St. Mary’s vs. Archangels    6:15 p.m.  EPPJ vs, Archangels   7:30 EPPJ vs. St. Mary’s

Congratulations to our C/ JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.

Menu:  Chicken Fried Steak   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas     Cookie    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Cornbread   Sausage    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to James L. who celebrated his birthday on Friday and Mrs. Wood who celebrated hers on Sunday.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team travel to Chambers to play CWC at 3:30 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 1:40 this afternoon. Games live streamed  https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/chambers/organization/17097/chambers-high-school

Good Luck to our JH football team also travel to Chambers to play CWC at 5:00 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 3:00 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our C/ JV and varsity volleyball team traveling to Verdigre to play Niobrara-Verdigre at 5:00.  Team is dismissed at 3:00 this afternoon.

Menu:  Taco Burger w/ Bun   Corn   Strawberry Salad    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

A reminder no classes tomorrow due to a faculty in-service.

Seniors will be attending County Government today in Neligh and plan to return approximately 1:15 p.m.

Good Luck to our football team travel to play St. Mary's tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 and to our cross country team competing in Battle Creek at 9:30 a.m.

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team competing in a tri at Boone Central this afternoon. 
           5:00 p.m. Boone Central vs Battle Creek        6:00  EPPJ vs. Battle Creek     7:00 EPPJ vs. Boone Central 
HUDL-TV  https://fan.hudl.com/boonecentral

Respect Life Chain is at 11:00 a.m. (after 10:00 Mass) this Sunday in front of the St. Boniface Church.  Students and faculty are encouraged to join others as we pray the rosary for respect for every human life.  Invite your parents, grandparents and neighbors to join us.

Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Macaroni Salad    Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Taco Burger w/ Bun   Corn   Strawberry Salad    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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We have a 1:00 dismissal today using the regular bell schedule as EPS has a full day of classes.  Our parent/teacher conferences are this afternoon from 2:00 until 7:00. PreK-6th lunch is at the regular time with 7-12^th grades eating at 12:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Boyd S. celebrating his birthday today.

School pictures are this morning in the Theology room.  We will notify each grade throughout the morning.  High school guidance will meet in the back hall this morning.

Respect Life Chain is at 11:00 a.m. (after 10:00 Mass) this Sunday in front of the St. Boniface Church.  Students and faculty are encouraged to join others as we pray the rosary for respect for every human life.  Invite your parents, grandparents and neighbors to join us.

Menu:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun   Tri-Pattie   California Blend   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Macaroni Salad    Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Taco Burger w/ Bun   Corn   Strawberry Salad    Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Miss Moeller celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our JH “A” volleyball team on their win over Santee yesterday and to our JH football team on their win over Riverside.

FFA Officer meeting during lunch in the EPS Ag Room today.

There were a couple of clothing items left after the pep rally a couple of weeks ago-a Nebraska hoodie and a ¾ zip.  Both of these are gray.  Please let us know in the office if they are yours.

Respect Life Chain is at 11:00 a.m. (after 10:00 Mass) this Sunday in front of the St. Boniface Church.  Students and faculty are encouraged to join others as we pray the rosary for respect for every human life.  Invite your parents, grandparents and neighbors to join us.

One Act practice tonight at 6:30 in the gym for the entire cast.

Menu:  Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice    Mixed Vegetables    Fortune Cookie   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun   Tri-Pattie   California Blend   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Diedrick K. celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team as we host Santee this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. "A" team will play the first game.  Games will be live streamed at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/elgin/organization/21374/elgin-high-school

Good  Luck to our JH football team as we host Riverside at 5:00 this afternoon.

Congratulations to our football team on their win over Creighton last Friday.

Congratulations to Sam S. placing 5^th for juniors and Matthew K. also placing 5^th for the sophomores at their meet last Friday in Albion.

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Plainview at the tri on Saturday.

FFA Officer meeting during lunch in the EPS Ag Room on September 30^th.

There were a couple of clothing items left after the pep rally a couple of weeks ago-a Nebraska hoodie and a ¾ zip.  Both of these are gray.  Please let us know in the office if they are yours.

Respect Life Chain is at 11:00 a.m. (after 10:00 Mass) this Sunday in front of the St. Boniface Church.  Students and faculty are encouraged to join others as we pray the rosary for respect for every human life.  Invite your parents, grandparents and neighbors to join us.

One Act practice tonight at 6:30 in the gym for scenes 1 and 2 only.  Tomorrow will be the entire cast.

Menu:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun    Tator Tots    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Bar-b-ques/Bun    Baked Fries   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at Albion this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 2:30. Girls begin at 4:30 and boys at 5:10 p.m.

Good Luck to our football team as they travel to play Creighton at 7:00 this evening. 

Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host a tri tomorrow.  Varsity will play in the St. Boniface Gym and JV in the EPS Gym.  Student Council members clean up following games
           3:00 - EPPJ vs. West Holt             4:15 - West Holt vs. Plainview                   5:30 - Plainview vs. EPPJ
LIVESTREAM:  https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/elgin/organization/21374/elgin-high-school

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Nebraska Christian yesterday.

October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal today.

FFA Officer meeting during lunch in the EPS Ag Room on September 30^th.

No chocolate milk in office until Monday.

Menu:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Corn   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun    Tator Tots    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team competing in a tri at Nebraska Christian.  Team is dismissed at 2:20 this afternoon. 
         5:00 p.m.  EPPJ vs. Nebr. Christian    6:0  EPPJ vs. Riverside   7:00    Nebr. Christian vs. Riverside

October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal tomorrow.

FFA Officer meeting during lunch in the EPS Ag Room on September 30^th.

A wooden cross with a miraculous medal was found in Mr. Nieman’s room and may be claimed in the office.

Please select & send 1 student from each grade (K-12, not pk) to the front hall after Mass today.  Mrs. Schumacher needs a picture with the new recess equipment & school supplies!  *It will take only a few minutes!

Menu:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Corn   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over O’Neill Public yesterday.

October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal on Friday (9/26).

6th hour Ag girls will report to Room 2 for class today.  Check google classroom for an assignment.

FFA Officer meeting during lunch in the EPS Ag Room on September 30^th.

A wooden cross with a miraculous medal was found in Mr. Nieman’s room and may be claimed in the office.

Menu:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun   Sweet Potato Puffs   Green Beans  Unbaked Cookie Bar   Fruit  Milk
                 OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams traveling to play O’Neill Public beginning at 5:00 today. Team members are dismissed at 2:50 p.m.  KBRX will broad cast games or live stream on the Eagle Eye Broadcasting YouTube channel    https://www.youtube.com/@EagleEyeBroadcasting

October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal on Friday (9/26).

Congratulations to our JH “B” and JV volleyball and JH football teams on their wins over Central Valley yesterday.

6th hour Ag girls will report to Room 2 for class today and tomorrow.  Check google classroom for an assignment each day. 

Handbook reminder regarding appropriate shoes for normal school days.  The following types of shoes are NOT allowed on normal school days: slippers, crocs, slides or flip flops.  Birks (or Birkenstocks) with socks are ok to wear. 1st grade memory device for shoes:  If you wear them to the pool, don't wear them to school!  Tennis shoes are requested for recess & PE classes to ensure student safety.  Exceptions are made on dress down days, etc.

Menu:  Corndog   Tri-Pattie   Mixed Vegetables    Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun   Sweet Potato Puffs   Green Beans  Unbaked Cookie Bar   Fruit  Milk
                 OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Mlnarik and Max B. celebrating their birthdays today.

Freshmen and sophomores are asked to park at the ball field until the gym parking lot is completed (unless it is muddy).

Good Luck to our “C” volleyball team traveling to play Boone Central at 6:00 this evening. 

Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball team hosting central Valley at 4:30 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. “A” team will play the first game, followed by “B” and then JV.  NHS members will clean up following volleyball. 
Hudl Link:  https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/elgin/organization/21374/elgin-high-school  

Good Luck to our JH football team hosting Central Valley at 5:00.

Congratulations to Sam S. placing 18^th and breaking the school record at the cross-country meet last Friday and to Matthew K. who placed 27^th and broke his own school record and Jovie B. placing 25^th.

Congratulations to our football team on their win over North Central last Friday.

Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Newman Grove/St. Ed last Saturday.

Handbook reminder regarding appropriate shoes for normal school days.  The following types of shoes are NOT allowed on normal school days: slippers, crocs, slides or flip flops.  Birks (or Birkenstocks) with socks are ok to wear. 1st grade memory device for shoes:  If you wear them to the pool, don't wear them to school!  Tennis shoes are requested for recess & PE classes to ensure student safety.  Exceptions are made on dress down days, etc.

Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole    Broccoli    Banana Bread   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Homecoming Week:  “Adam Sandler Day”

We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon (using early dismissal schedule).

Happy Birthday to Bryce H. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.

The best dressed group yesterday was the senior class.

No chocolate milk for sale in the office until Monday.

Freshmen and sophomores are asked to park at the baseball field (if it isn't muddy) until gym parking lot is completed.

Good Luck to our football team as we host North Central this afternoon at 2:00.  Isidore and Francis girls will clean up following football. Pizza party will begin at 5:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym.

Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at O’Neill beginning at 10:00 this morning for the girls and 10:40 for the boys.

Good Luck to our JV volleyball team competing in a tournament at Riverside (Cedar Rapids) tomorrow beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Our Homecoming Dance is tomorrow evening from 8:00-11:00 at the KC Hall for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person, and the doors will open at 7:50 p.m. 

Handbook reminder regarding appropriate shoes for normal school days.  The following types of shoes are NOT allowed on normal school days: slippers, crocs, slides or flip flops.  Tennis shoes are requested for recess & PE classes to ensure student safety.  Exceptions are made on dress down days, etc.

Menu:  Hamburger/Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tator Tot Casserole    Broccoli    Banana Bread   Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week:  “Wolfpack Spirit Day”

The best dressed group yesterday was the senior class and best dressed individual was James Lodge.

The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our students attending Area District Range Judging at Knox County (Brayden, Gavin, Brooke, Elizabeth, Aubrie, Michael, Christian, Raaf, Cielo & Lillian)

Our pep rally this afternoon will be held in the EPS Gym this afternoon at 2:45 p.m.

There will be cement work done around the St. Boniface Gym the next couple of days.  Please avoid the areas being worked on.

Isidore and Francis girls will clean up following football game tomorrow.

We will be  doing a fire drill this morning in the office between 9:15 and 10:00 with a "practice drill" also for the  PreK students only.

Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room for a “good luck” treat today if you haven’t done so already (any time except noon until 2:00). 

Our Homecoming Dance is a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person and the doors will open at 7:50 p.m. 

Teachers:  please remember to take pictures of your classes and send them to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

Menu:  High school only  Calzone  Sun Chips    Green Beans   Fruit    Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Hamburger/Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week:  “Throwback Prom”

The best dressed group yesterday was the junior class and best dressed individual was Tessa B.

Our pep rally tomorrow afternoon will be held in the EPS Gym.

No classes for elementary today due to in-service.

Happy Birthday to Haiden C.  celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 3:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.
“A” will play the first game followed by “B”.

Reminder: Coffee beverages can only be in classrooms during homeroom and first hour - no exceptions to this rule.  

Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Hartington CC yesterday.

Tomorrow morning we will be  doing a fire drill in the office for the  PreK students only between 9:15 and10:00 with a "practice drill" also.

Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room (PreK room) for a “good luck” treat this week Monday through Thursday (any time except noon until 2:00). 

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Teachers:  please remember to take pictures of your classes and send them to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

Menu:  Deli Ham Sandwich/WG Bun    Baked Fries   Coleslaw    Chocolate Cake   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  High school only  Calzone  Sun Chips    Green Beans   Fruit    Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week:  “Class Board Games” for JH/HS     “Class Color Day” for elementary

Happy Birthday to Kate B. (K)  celebrating her birthday today.

Reminder: Coffee beverages can only be in classrooms during homeroom and first hour - no exceptions to this rule.  

Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball team competing in a Tri  beginning at 5:00 this afternoon.  Varsity will play at EPS and JV in the St. Boniface Gym.  JH boys will clean up after game.  
5:00 - EPPJ vs. Cedar Catholic    6:00 - Cedar Catholic vs. Norfolk Catholic   7:00 - Norfolk Catholic vs. EPPJ

Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room (PreK room) for a “good luck” treat this week Monday through Thursday (any time except noon until 2:00). 

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Brooke K. was winner of the “best dressed yesterday”.

Teachers:  please remember to take pictures of your classes and send them to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

Menu:  Pizza       Tri-Pattie       Baked Beans      Fruit     Milk     OR Chef Salad 

Tuesday: Deli Ham Sandwich/WG Bun    Baked Fries   Coleslaw    Chocolate Cake   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week:  “America Monday”

Happy Birthday to Emersyn H. celebrating her birthday today.

There will be a Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40.

Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at Neligh this afternoon at 3:30.

Congratulations to our football team on their win over CWC last Friday and to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Wynot and Bancroft-Rosalie last Saturday.

Congratulations to Aiden K. and Tessa B. who were crowned as our 2025 Homecoming Royalty last Sunday.

Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room (PreK room) for a “good luck” treat this week Monday through Thursday (any time except noon until 2:00). 

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Menu:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell   Corn  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Father Frank celebrating his birthday today and to Britton S. celebrating his on Sunday.

Good Luck to our football team traveling to play CWC* beginning at 7:00 this evening.

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team playing in the *Howells-Dodge Tournament on Saturday. 

Congratulations to Matthew K. setting a new school record time and placing 9^th, Samantha 13^th and Jovie 16^th in the Cross-Country meet yesterday at Boyd County.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Boyd County

Homecoming week will begin this Sunday with coronation and activities beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Menu:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Lettuce   Fruit    Milk OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell   Corn  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Zwingman, Tucker M. and Mick S. celebrating their birthdays today.

Good Luck to our cross country members competing at Boyd County (Butte) today.  Meet begins at 4:30 this afternoon and team is dismissed at 1:45 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball team travel to Spencer to play Boyd County at 4:30 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 1:50 this afternoon.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Homecoming King and Queen ballots have been sent to 7-12^th grade student and faculty emails.  Please vote by today at 3:00 p.m. as site closes at this time.

Menu:  Goulash    Mixed Vegetables   Pumpkin Muffin    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Lettuce   Fruit    Milk OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell   Corn  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Janice E. celebrating her birthday today.

Financial Aid Meeting for senior parents this evening at 6:00 in the DL room.

A reminder that EPS is dismissing at 1:00 this afternoon.  Ag students will remain here today.

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Summerland and Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.

One Act practice at 6:30 tonight in the library.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Homecoming King and Queen ballots have been sent to 7-12^th grade student and faculty emails.  Please vote by tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. as site closes at this time.

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Goulash    Mixed Vegetables   Pumpkin Muffin    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our volleyball team as we host a double tri this afternoon in the EPS Gym.

     5:00 p.m.  EPPS vs. Summerland    6:00 Summerland vs. Stuart   7:00 Stuart vs. N-V   8:00 EPPJ vs. N-V

Congratulations to our JH football team on their win over Creighton and to our “C” and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday,.

Quinn please pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.) ASAP.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, today Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Candy gram forms are available in the office and due today.

There will be an NHS meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in the distance learning room.

Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tator Tots   Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  No Lunch
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Klein celebrating her birthday tomorrow and Joseph M. and Seth S. celebrating Monday.

Due to the cancellation of the football game with Walthill this afternoon we will not have an early dismissal.

No classes will be held on Monday giving faculty and students the opportunity to attend services for Mrs. Henn’s husband.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

JH football practice at the normal time today.

Good Luck to our cross country team competing in Albion beginning at 10:00 this morning.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team as we host Creighton Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym (B team will play first followed by A) and JH girls will clean up after games.  Good Luck to the JH football team also playing Creighton at 4:00 p.m. and our C and JV volleyball teams traveling to play Fullerton at 5:30.

Good Luck to our students competing in District North Range Judging at West Holt on Monday.  Reminder we leave EPS at 7:15 a.m. and bring a lunch. We will try to be back at 2:00 p.m. The following members need to bring their money for dues + shirts. Most have brought back forms, but not the money. If you feel this is incorrect, please visit with Mrs. Schwartz ASAP! Aubrie, Joseph, Gavin and Elizabeth.

If you have no plans on Sunday, go to the City Park in Elgin for “Treasurers in the Park”.  There are many vendors and food items available.

Congratulations to our volleyball team on their wins over Stuart and CWC yesterday.

Quinn and Harlie please pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.) ASAP.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Candy gram forms are available in the office and due next Tuesday.

Menu:  Mini Lasagna   Broccoli   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tator Tots   Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team competing in a tri beginning at 5:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. Isidore and Francis boys will clean up following games.
                                5:00  EPPJ vs. Stuart     6:00  Stuart vs. CWC   7:00   EPPJ vs. CWC

Accounting class will go to Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s study hall today.

Students are asked to park south of the activities door even when you are there early. Yesterday two students parked at the entrance. In addition, please do not park in the South Parking Lot (South of the AG Classroom, white rock) beginning today.  They are having work done beginning today.  Please park in the lower parking lot East of the Gym.  Thank you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Quinn and Harlie)

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks on the paper outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Candy gram forms are available in the office and due next Tuesday.

 

Menu:  Cornbread    Sausage   Baked Beans   Peanut Butter Bar    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mini Lasagna   Broccoli   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tator Tots   Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Accounting class will go to Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s study hall on Thursday.

Congratulations to our JH football team on their win over Fullerton and our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Burwell.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for today in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn and Harlie)

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Miles of Smiles for elementary students is this morning at 9:00.  We will begin with 6^th graders so they can go to PE right after.

Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks on the paper outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

Candy gram forms are available in the office and due next Tuesday.

High school guidance classes will meet in Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s office today.

 

Menu:  Chicken Strips    Mashed Potatoes    Glazed Carrots   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad   

Wednesday:  Cornbread    Sausage   Baked Beans   Peanut Butter Bar    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mini Lasagna   Broccoli   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tator Tots   Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Owen C. celebrating his birthday today.

Accounting class will go to Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s study hall today and Thursday.

Good Luck to our JH football team traveling to play at Fullerton with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff.  Team is dismissed at
1:45 p.m.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Burwell at 5:00 in the St. Boniface Gym in honor of senior night.  Gonzaga and Joshua boys will clean up following games.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn, Camry and Harlie)

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Miles of Smiles for elementary students will be tomorrow morning at 9:00.  If you wish to participate please return form/money to your child’s teacher or sign up with link: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOOQji63oyTedQW   Several forms were turned in at our parent meeting.

Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks on the paper outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.

 

Menu:   Sack lunch

Friday:  Sack lunch
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Enjoy the Labor Day weekend and classes resume Tuesday.

If you will not be here at the end of the day for closing prayer and it is your scheduled day, please find someone to take your place.

Congratulations to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Lutheran High Northeast yesterday.

Good Luck to our football team as we host Burwell this evening at 7:00.  “Friday Night Lights” during the game.  Meet State Trooper Ray Johnson from 7:00 until halftime.  The program is to educate the public about the importance of seat belt usage for all ages. He will be parked near the main entrance.  There will be a tee shirt launch between the 1^st and 2^nd quarters and at half time. Gonzaga and Joshua girls are scheduled to clean up after the football game tomorrow night.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn, Camry and Harlie)

We are out of chocolate milk in the office until Tuesday.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Miles of Smiles for elementary students will be next Wednesday, September 3^rd at 9:00 a.m.  If you wish to participate please return form/money to your child’s teacher or sign up with link: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOOQji63oyTedQW   Several forms were turned in at our parent meeting.

 

Menu:   Hamburger w/ Bun     Baked Fries   Baked Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Sack lunch

Friday:  Sack lunch
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Lutheran High Northeast beginning at 5:00 p.m.
in the EPS Gym.

 One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn, Camry and Harlie)

“Friday Night Lights” during the football game Friday with Burwell tomorrow.  Meet State Trooper Ray Johnson from 7:00 until halftime.  The program is to educate the public about the importance of seat belt usage for all ages. He will be parked near the main entrance.  There will be a tee shirt launch between the 1^st and 2^nd quarters and at half time. Gonzaga and Joshua girls are scheduled to clean up after the football game tomorrow night.

September calendar items are due in the office by 8:00 a.m. today.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Miles of Smiles for elementary students will be next Wednesday, September 3^rd at 9:00 a.m.  If you wish to participate please return form/money to your child’s teacher or sign up with link: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOOQji63oyTedQW   Several forms were turned in at our parent meeting.

 

Menu:   Hamburger w/ Bun     Baked Fries   Baked Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Sack lunch

Friday:  Sack lunch
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One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

EPPJ XC Store closes this morning at 10:00! Here is the link: https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

“Friday Night Lights” during the football game Friday with Burwell.  Meet State Trooper Ray Johnson from 7:00 until halftime.  The program is to educate the public about the importance of seat belt usage for all ages. He will be parked near the main entrance.  There will be a tee shirt launcher between the 1^st and 2^nd quarters and at half time.

September calendar items are due in the office by 8:00 a.m. this Thursday.

This year's Homecoming Dance will be a formal event.  The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall.  This is for grades 9-12.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. 

Miles of Smiles for elementary students will be next Wednesday, September 3^rd at 9:00 a.m.  If you wish to participate please return form/money to your child’s teacher or sign up with link: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOOQji63oyTedQW   Several forms were turned in at our parent meeting.

 

Menu:   Hot Dog w/ WG Bun     Macaroni & Cheese    Coleslaw   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Hamburger w/ Bun     Baked Fries   Baked Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Ace P. and Carter L. celebrating their birthdays today.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

“Friday Night Lights” during the football game Friday with Burwell.  Meet State Trooper Ray Johnson from 7:00 until halftime.  The program is to educate the public about the importance of seat belt usage for all ages. He will be parked near the main entrance.  There will be a tee shirt launcher between the 1^st and 2^nd quarters and at half time.

September calendar items are due in the office by 8:00 a.m. this Thursday.

 

Menu:   Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy  Green Beans   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun     Macaroni & Cheese    Coleslaw   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Hamburger w/ Bun     Baked Fries   Baked Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Henry L. celebrating his birthday today.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

Students…you each have 2 lockers so be sure to put all books, clothing, etc. inside and not on the floor.

No NHS meeting on Tuesday, August 26th – will be rescheduled.

“Friday Night Lights” during the football game Friday with Burwell.  Meet State Trooper Ray Johnson from 7:00 until halftime.  The program is to educate the public about the importance of seat belt usage for all ages. He will be parked near the main entrance.  There will be a tee shirt launcher between the 1^st and 2^nd quarters and at half time.

 

Menu:   Mr. Rib/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy  Green Beans   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Elizabeth M. celebrating her birthday on Sunday.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by August 22^nd.

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

No NHS meeting on Tuesday, August 26th – will be rescheduled.

Would a couple of students volunteer to take the empty milk crates back to the lunchroom…they are sitting outside the faculty lounge.

 

Menu:   Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell   Corn   Strawberry Salad   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in a jamboree at Stanton this evening at 6:00.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by August 22^nd.

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

There will be a National Honor Society meeting on Tuesday, August 26th at 7:40 a.m. in the distance learning room.  

Thank you to all the FFA members, new and old, who came to the meeting on Tuesday night! It was a great first meeting!   Reminders for FFA members:  You have 2 forms that need to be back before the end of the month! Dues and t-shirt cost is $20 - please bring before end of month!  If you are helping at Rae Valley Days this weekend, THANK YOU! Check with your FFA officer if you need a ride!  If you did not sign up for an FFA T-shirt, please take care of that asap!  As always, your FFA officer is always available to answer your questions!   If a NON- FFA member (parents, staff, etc.) would like a FFA T-shirt, there are forms in the EPS office. We are only getting t-shirts this year. They are $12 Small - XL. $13 XXL - XXXL.

 

Menu:   Bar-b-que/Bun     Baked Fries   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell   Corn   Strawberry Salad   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Jory D. celebrating his birthday today.

Beth Ramold will be here today for continue health screenings.

Students—please pay attention to afternoon announcements.  Yesterday several students were called to the office but did not come.

Seniors-please remember to check into your house before going to your English Comp class.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by the August 22^nd.

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

There will be a National Honor Society meeting on Tuesday, August 26th at 7:40 a.m. in the distance learning room.  

 

Menu:   Tator Tot Casserole    Broccoli   Chocolate Chip Muffin    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Bar-b-que/Bun     Baked Fries   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Lane H. celebrating his birthday today.

FFA meeting this evening at 6:30 in the EPS Ag Room.

Beginning today students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks).  Students may park at the ball field parking lot if there is not enough room in our parking lot.

Seniors-please remember to check into your house before going to your English Comp class.

Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Students who are going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym 

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by the August 22^nd.

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

 

Menu:   French Bread Pizza    Lettuce   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Tator Tot Casserole    Broccoli w/ Cheese    Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kasen F. celebrating his birthday today.

Beginning today students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks).  Students may park at the ball field parking lot if there is not enough room in our parking lot.

Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.

Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Students who are going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym 

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)  

If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by the August 22^nd.

The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:

 https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/

 

Menu:   Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  French Bread Pizza    Lettuce   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist in honor of the Assumption will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Beginning this Monday students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks).  Students may park at the ball field parking lot if there is not enough room in our parking lot.

JH students and any students in PE are reminded to turn in their completed physical ASAP.

Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Students going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym 

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)

The Wolfpack bar-b-que is this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in the Elgin City Park.

 

MENU:   Enchilada Casserole   Green Beans   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to  Ethan S. celebrating his birthday today.

Beginning this Monday students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks)

JH students and any students in PE are reminded to turn in their completed physical ASAP.

Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

Today our students will not be going to Elgin Public for Ag/Accounting classes due to the different schedules.  Students in Ag or Business classes, please report to the following teachers:
P4 – Grundmayer
P5 – Kratochvil, in Library
P6 – Nieman
P7 – Klein
P8 – Fernandez

Students going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym 

We have chocolate milk for sale in the office before school or during snack time for $1.25.

Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)

 
MENU CHANGE

Wednesday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole  Peas  Pull-a-Part Bread   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Enchilada Casserole   Green Beans  Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to  Mrs. Kara Schindler, Reid K. and Klayton S. celebrating their birthdays today.

Fr. Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.

One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.

On Wednesday & Thursday of this week our students will not be going to Elgin Public for Ag/Accounting classes due to the different schedules.  Students in Ag or Business classes, please report to the following teachers:
P4 – Grundmayer
P5 – Kratochvil, in Library
P6 – Nieman
P7 – Klein
P8 – Fernandez

Students when going to EPS for weights, class, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coaches door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym 

We have chocolate milk for sale in the office before school or during snack time for $1.25.

Elementary

Absent

Tardy

Early Dismissal

JH/HS

Absent
Harlie T.-ex.

Tardy

Early Dismissal
Sawyer V.-leaving @ 11:00 a.m.

 
Menu: 
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Today is the end of the 4^th quarter/2^nd semester with a 11:00 a.m. dismissal. Dress code for today is nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)

Happy Birthday to all who will be celebrating birthdays over the summer months. 

Wishing all a safe and enjoyable summer vacation.

Aiden and Landyn—please turn in your golf equipment to EPS immediately after dismissal today.

Good Luck to our athletes competing at State Track and Golf.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on Tuesday, June 10 from 9:00-3:00.  They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean's Market during that time to help with collecting items.  Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful.

 
Menu:  Cooks Choice    Macaroni & Cheese   Peas   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Schedule for the last week of school:
Today–K-12^th comfy day.  PreK-6^th  Horseshoe Hustle at 2:00 this afternoon.  Please dress appropriately for the color run. 
Thursday – 11:00 a.m. dismissal.  Wear nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.

The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00.  They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean's Market during that time to help with collecting items.  Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful.

 
Menu:  Cooks Choice   Baked Fries   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Cooks Choice    Macaroni & Cheese   Peas   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Schedule for the last week of school:
Today – JH/HS finals, K-12 comfy day from our “Principal of the Day” (Diedrick)
Wednesday – JH/HS normal dress code.  Elementary has comfy day for their Horseshoe Hustle.  Please dress appropriately for the color run.  Horseshoe Hustle will begin at 2:00 p.m. for PreK-6^th grade. 
Thursday – 11:00 dismissal.  Wear nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting today right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.

The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00.  They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean's Market during that time to help with collecting items.  Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful.

Congratulations to Karson K. who qualified for state golf to be held next week at Columbus.  If you would like to order a state golf shirt, please follow the link.  Store closes today at 11:00 a.m. 
https://eppj-state-golf-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Menu:  Cooks Choice    Sweet Potato Fries   California Blend/Cheese    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Cooks Choice   Baked Fries   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Cooks Choice    Macaroni & Cheese   Peas   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Brayden B. (5^th) celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our golf team competing in districts at Ainsworth today at 9:00.

Schedule for the last week of school:

Tuesday – K-12 comfy day from our “Principal of the Day” (Diedrick Klein)

Wednesday – JH/HS normal dress code.  Elementary has comfy day for their Horseshoe Hustle.  Please dress appropriately for the color run.  Horseshoe Hustle will begin at 2:00 pm for PreK-6^th grade. 

Thursday – 11:00 dismissal.  Wear nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

Reminder to freshmen and sophomores-- you will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot.  You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields.

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.

The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00.  They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean's Market during that time to help with collecting items.  Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful. 

Track jersey check-in and awards will be today after school in the EPS gym.

 
Menu:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell    Tator Tots    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday: Cooks Choice    Sweet Potato Fries   California Blend/Cheese    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Christian P. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.

Our PreK promotion will be this morning at 11:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. 

Good Luck to all involved in our spring musical, Snoopy!!!.  Performances will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

All library books must be returned before leaving school today.  

From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot.  You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields.

Weight room meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6^th through 11^th graders.  JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.

The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00.  They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean's Market during that time to help with collecting items.  Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 and if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful. 

Track jersey check-in and awards will be next Tuesday after school in the EPS gym.

 
Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans  Cookie  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell    Tator Tots    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. 

Our students and faculty will be attending our musical matinee this morning beginning at 10:00.  Elementary lunch is at 11:30 this morning and JH/HS students will return for period 4 classes, etc.  Students involved in the musical will go to the gym following Mass.

Good Luck to our golf team competing in a dual in Neligh.  Gavin, Michael, Karson, Aiden and Landyn are dismissed at 12:30 to eat lunch.

Congratulations to Mady K. on qualifying for State Track in high jump and Kayton Z. in the 300 hurdles as an additional qualifier based on time. EPPJ State Track and Field store will close today at 12:30 p.m. with no late orders due to the quick turn around. https://eppjstatetrackandfield25.itemorder.com/

**Several students have not turned in musical ticket names and money. Please turn in at the office ASAP.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.  

From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot.  You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields.

Weight room meeting on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6^th through 11^th graders.  JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.

 
Menu:  Mini Lasagna   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Green Beans  Cookie  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schiltmeyer celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to our track team competing in districts today at Plainview.  Meet begins at 10:00 a.m.

Reminder that musical tickets and payment is due in the office today.

There will be a cross-country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.  

From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot.  You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields.

Weight room meeting on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6^th through 11^th graders.  JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.  

 
Menu:  Corndog    Chips   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Mini Lasagna   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our golf team competing at Fullerton today at 10:00 a.m. (Gavin, Michael, Karson & Landyn)

There will be a cross-country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.  

From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot.  You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields.

Weight room meeting on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6^th through 11^th graders.  JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.

In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.  

 
Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Tri-Pattie  Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Corndog    Chips   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kinley D. celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to our golf team competing at Bassett at 9:00 this morning. (Karson, Landyn, Gavin and Michael.

There will be a JH football meeting this afternoon at 3:00 in the EPS weight room for anyone interested in going out.

There will be a cross-country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.  

From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot.  You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields

Weight room meeting Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting.

 
Menu   Enchilada Casserole   Green Beans    Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Our graduation will be this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym.

Happy Birthday to Randy S. celebrating his birthday today and to Jacob N. and Kason S. celebrating theirs on Sunday.

There will be a JH football meeting Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the EPS weight room for anyone interested in going out.

7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.  

 
Menu   Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Sweet Potato Fries   Peas  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Enchilada Casserole   Green Beans    Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.  Following in the St. Boniface Gym will be 6^th grade promotion, our awards program and graduation practice. Students in 7^th through 11^th grades should pick up their award certificates in the office when they return to school.

We would like to wish our senior class good luck in their future endeavors as they graduate on Sunday. 

Happy Birthday to Michael S. celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Plainview today at 12:30 p.m.  They are dismissed at 10:45 a.m.

There will be a cross-country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday, May 15th at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

 
Menu   Senior Meal   Goulash   California Blend    Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Sweet Potato Fries   Peas  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Our new Archbishop installation is this afternoon at 2:00 at the Cathedral in Omaha.  The event will be streamed live at Archomaha.org

Good Luck to our track team competing at Humphrey today at 9:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our golf team competing at Niobrara at 9:30 this morning. (Gavin, Michael, Karson, Aiden & Landyn)

Students in grades 9-12^th who did not turn in their JAM report please do so today to Mr. Nieman.

Students in grades 6^th through 12^th are required to dress up for our Awards Program tomorrow.  Also, students in 7^th through 11^th grades should pick up their award certificates in the office when they return to school.

There will be a volleyball meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 in the EPS Gym.

There will be a cross country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday, May 15th at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer's room.

 
Menu   Senior Meal   Hamburger w/ Bun  Curly Fries    Baked Beans  Oreo Salad  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Senior Meal   Goulash   California Blend    Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Crusader JAM begins at 6:00 this evening.

Students in grades 6^th through 12^th are required to dress up for our Awards Program on Thursday.

There will be a volleyball meeting Thursday morning at 7:30 in the EPS Gym.

There will be a cross country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday, May 15th at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

FFA members: if you are not in an after-school activity, sign up to work in the greenhouse today.  Must have 2-3 workers from after school until 6:00 p.m. each day. If you can’t work any of those days visit Mrs. Schwartz.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

There are left over bake sale items from yesterday for sale in the library for $1.00.

 
Menu   Senior Meal   Spaghetti & Meatsauce   Corn   Garlic Bread   Fruit Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Senior Meal   Hamburger w/ Bun  Curly Fries    Baked Beans  Oreo Salad  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Aubrie P. celebrating her birthday today.

Students are reminded that if you have a job for our school Masses be sure to check in with your house moderator before heading over to church so you are not marked absent/tardy.  Also remember you need to wear a polo under school sweatshirts.

Congratulations to Samantha S. and Kaitey S. on receiving the Judge’s Merit Awards at the NVC Art Show on Friday.  Also to all the art students for their fantastic art work this school year.

There will be a volleyball meeting Thursday morning at 7:30 in the EPS Gym.

There will be a cross country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday, May 15th at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser's classroom at EPS.

Student Council will meet tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Mrs. L. Borer's room.  This is for our 2025-2026 members:  Jovie, Quinn, Camry, Aiden, Reese, Harlie, Brayden, Brooke, Michael, Sam, Kinley, and Matthew.   

Good Luck to our JH track team competing in Randolph at 2:30 this afternoon.  They will eat lunch at 11:45 a.m.

Elementary students will be attending May Crowning at the St. Boniface Church this afternoon at 3:00.

Good Luck to our golf team competing in a tri in Albion at 4:00 this afternoon.  They are dismissed at 2:30 p.m. (Gavin, Michael, Karson, Aiden and Landyn)

Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale today in the library at 10:00 a.m.  All items will be $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville Youth Group. 

FFA members: if you are not in an after-school activity, sign up to work in the greenhouse today and tomorrow. Must have 2-3 workers from after school until 6:00 p.m. each day. If you can’t work any of those days visit Mrs. Schwartz.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

 
Menu   Senior Meal     Mr. Rib/Bun    Tri-Pattie    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Senior Meal   Spaghetti & Meatsauce   Corn   Garlic Bread   Fruit Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Cecil S. celebrating his birthday tomorrow and to Joe P. celebrating his on Sunday.

Good Luck to our golf team competing at West Holt tomorrow.  Meet begins at 9:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our JH and high school track teams competing in NVC tomorrow at Bassett at 9:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our 5-6^th grade band students participating in honor band at Neligh-Oakdale tomorrow.

Anyone wishing to buy a t-shirt for the musical please talk to Miss Orcutt and turn money in at the office ASAP.

Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale on Monday, May 5th in the Library at 10:00 a.m.  All items will be $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville Youth Group. 

FFA members: if you are not in an after-school activity, please sign up to work in the greenhouse today, next Monday and Tuesday . Must have 2-3 workers from after school until 6:00 p.m. each day. If you can’t work any of those days visit Mrs. Schwartz.

Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7^th grade boys.  Registration is due June 20^th.  If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!

JH guidance class should report to Mr. Nieman’s room during 2nd period today. 

 
Menu   Senior Meal    Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice    Green Beans  Chocolate Cake  Fruit  Milk 
                   OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Senior Meal     Mr. Rib/Bun    Tri-Pattie    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Thank you to Miss Orcutt and our music students on the enjoyable concert last night.   We had a full house supporting our students and music department.

Joshua House will have a bake sale this morning at 10:00 with proceeds going to the Sienna Francis House.  All items are $1.00.

Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale on Monday, May 5th in the Library at 10:00 a.m.  All items will be $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville Youth Group. 

FFA members: if you are not in an after-school activity, please sign up to work in the greenhouse today, Friday  and next Monday and Tuesday . Must have 2-3 workers from after school until 6:00 p.m. each day. If you can’t work any of those days visit Mrs. Schwartz 

 
Menu   Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun   Macaroni Salad    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Senior Meal    Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice    Green Beans  Chocolate Cake  Fruit  Milk 
                   OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Senior Meal     Mr. Rib/Bun    Tri-Pattie    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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We would like to welcome Amber and Damien from Spirit Catholic Radio as they broadcast from our school this morning.

Joshua House will have a bake sale tomorrow morning at 10:00 with proceeds going to the Sienna Francis House.  All items are $1.00.

Our spring concert will be held this evening in the St. Boniface Gym at 7:00.  Please support our fine arts department by attending their performances.

Starting the week of May 5th, a new lunchroom/job schedule has been created since the senior class has been removed from the list.  Please take a look at the blue schedule in the north hall to see when you work for the remainder of the school year.  Some jobs are the same, but many 9th-11th grade students have new jobs.  Do not switch days or jobs!

FFA Officer Meeting will be in the AG Room during lunch today. The new chapter officers are asked to bring with them their summer schedules - so ask coaches, bosses and parents what you are up to this summer!

Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale on Monday, May 5th in the Library at 10:00 a.m.  All items will be $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville Youth Group. 

FFA members: if you are not in an after-school activity, please sign up to work in the greenhouse this Thursday, Friday  and next Monday and Tuesday . Must have 2-3 workers from after school until 6:00 p.m. each day. If you can’t work any of those days visit Mrs. Schwartz 

 
Menu   Chicken Strips     Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Broccoli   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun   Macaroni Salad    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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We will have a 1:00 dismissal today with an in-service to follow. Periods 1- 5 are scheduled to meet at regular times.  EPS buses will not run at 1:00 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our golf team competing in the NVC meet at Bassett at 9:00 this morning. (Gavin, Michael, Karson, Aiden & Landyn).

Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Genoa with a 9:00 start time and to the high school track team competing at Creighton with a 1:30 start time.  They are dismissed at 11:00 this morning.

Starting the week of May 5th, a new lunchroom/job schedule has been created since the senior class has been removed from the list.  Please take a look at the blue schedule in the north hall to see when you work for the remainder of the school year.  Some jobs are the same, but many 9th-11th grade students have new jobs.  Do not switch days or jobs!

FFA Officer meeting will be in the AG Room during lunch tomorrow. The new chapter officers are asked to bring with them their summer schedules - so ask coaches, bosses and parents what you are up to this summer!

Tickets for our upcoming musical were given out …please return them to the office with payment before the due date.  Also, be sure you indicate on each ticket if they were for an adult or K-12 student.

Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale on Monday, May 5th in the Library at 10:00 a.m.  All items will be $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville Youth Group. 

FFA members: if you are not in an after school activity, please sign up to work in the greenhouse this Thursday, Friday  and next Monday and Tuesday . Must have 2-3 workers from after school until 6:00 p.m. each day. If you can’t work any of those days visit with Mrs. Schwartz 

 
Menu:   Calzone   Tator Tots    Mixed Vegetables  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Strips     Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Broccoli   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Starting the week of May 5th, a new lunchroom/job schedule has been created since the senior class has been removed from the list.  Please take a look at the blue schedule in the north hall to see when you work for the remainder of the school year.  Some jobs are the same, but many 9th-11th grade students have new jobs.  Do not switch days or jobs!

FFA Officer Meeting will be in the AG Room during lunch this Wednesday. The new chapter officers are asked to bring with them their summer schedules - so ask coaches, bosses and parents what you are up to this summer!

Kindergarten students will be going to the park for tree planting at 10:30 this morning.

Tickets for our upcoming musical were given out today…please return them to the office with payment before the due date.  Also, be sure you indicate on each ticket if they were for an adult or K-12 student.

 
Menu:   Tacos w/ Soft Shell    Green Beans  Jell-O     Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Calzone   Tator Tots    Mixed Vegetables  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good luck to our students participating in District Music today in Norfolk.

Good Luck to our golf team competing at Lutheran High Northeast today. (Gavin, Michael, Karson & Landyn)

May calendar items due in the office today.

Boys’ State Orientation this Sunday at 1:00 at the Neligh Legion.

Boys’ Basketball Banquet is this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

Starting the week of May 5th, a new lunchroom/job schedule has been created since the senior class has been removed from the list.  Please take a look at the blue schedule in the north hall to see when you work for the remainder of the school year.  Some jobs are the same, but many 9th-11th grade students have new jobs.  Do not switch days or jobs!

FFA Officer Meeting: AG Room, During Lunch on Wednesday April 30th. The new chapter officers are asked to bring with them their summer schedules - so ask coaches, bosses and parents what you are up to this summer!

 
Menu:   Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun   Brew City Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk

Friday:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell    Green Beans  Jell-O     Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Harlie T. and Westen C. celebrating their birthdays today.

All golf meets for today have been cancelled.

The kindergarten class will be going to the Elgin Park at 1:00 this afternoon for tree planting.

FFA Banquet will be held this evening at 6:30  in the EPS Gym. Members are asked to bring a side dish. 
Seniors and sophomores: salad / juniors and freshmen: desserts

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

 
Menu:   Mini Lasagna   Corn   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun   Brew City Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk
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Good Luck to our track team competing at St. Mary’s at 9:00 this morning. 

P. 6 PE class will go to the front of the lunch line and will leave at 12:55 this afternoon and will return for
period 7.

FFA Banquet will be held this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym. Members are asked to bring a side dish. 
Seniors and sophomores: salad / juniors and freshmen: desserts

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

 
Menu:   Hamburger/Bun   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Mini Lasagna   Corn   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Burwell.  The team is dismissed at 10:45 this morning with a 1:00 p.m. start time.  Good Luck to our high school track team competing at Humphrey for a 1:30 meet time.  They are dismissed at 11:15 a.m.

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

 
Menu:   Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Wishing everyone a blessed Holy Week and Easter.  Classes resume on Tuesday.

Happy Birthday to Carson F. celebrating his birthday on Sunday.

We will use the 1:00 dismissal schedule.  Also, a reminder that there are no practices or activities today.

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

Students---like the school dress code, please pay attention to rules of beverages in class (other than water).  The beginning of period 3 is designated for this.  Several students are abusing the rule.  Also, please clean out lockers before leaving school today (snow pants, snow boots, food, etc.)

 
Menu:   Tator Tot Casserole   California Blend   Chocolate Chip Muffin    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our golf team competing at Summerland at 9:00 this morning. (Michael, Gavin & Aiden)

FFA officer interviews from 5-7:00 p.m. today in the EPS Ag room.

Football meeting tomorrow at 7:30 in the Weight Room for all current 8th-11th graders interested in playing football.

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

NHS mystery jars are back for the last week of Lent!  Sometime today stop by the office with your class to guess the number in each jar. If you guess the right number (or closest), you get the items in the jar to take home! Winners will be announced on Thursday prior to the early out.

 
Menu:   Cornbread   Sausage   Baked Beans   Peanut Butter Bar   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Tator Tot Casserole   California Blend   Chocolate Chip Muffin    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Aiden K. celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our track team competing at Neligh beginning 12:30 this afternoon.  Team is dismissed at 10:45 a.m.

Football meeting this Thursday at 7:30 in the Weight Room for all current 8th-11th graders interested in playing football.

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

Students are reminded you are to wear either Pope John and Wolfpack attire (no other school or company items/logos).

 
Menu:   Hot Dog w/ WG Bun    Tri-Pattie    Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Cornbread   Sausage   Baked Beans   Peanut Butter Bar   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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High school Stations of the Cross throughout the week.

Football meeting Thursday, April 17th for all current 8th-11th graders interested in playing football. The meeting will be at 7:30 in the Weight Room. 

Seniors are attending the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in Omaha today.

Thank you to the high school students who gave of their time and served at the Development Dinner last night.

Boys’ Basketball Banquet will be held Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Gym.

Musical practice will be at 6:00 this evening in the gym.

 
Menu:   All have a choice:  Peanut Butter & Jelly   Nacho Chips/Cheese  Coleslaw   Fruit  Milk
              OR Fish Square/Bun    Sun Chips   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk 
              OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Melissa S. celebrating her birthday today and to Leyton B. celebrating his on Sunday.

Our school Penance Service is scheduled for today.  JH and high school will begin at 9:15 a.m. and elementary
at 10:30 a.m.

Elementary Stations of the Cross at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our JV golf team competing at GACC (Beemer) today.  Meet begins at 9:00.

Good Luck to our golf team competing in Plainview tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

Football meeting next Thursday, April 17th for all current 8th-11th graders interested in playing football. The meeting will be at 7:30 in the Weight Room. 

The ESU # 8 Art show is open to the public in Neligh the next several days.

 
Menu:   Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell   Corn   Strawberry Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  All have a choice:  Peanut Butter & Jelly   Nacho Chips/Cheese  Coleslaw   Fruit  Milk
              OR Fish Square/Bun    Sun Chips   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk 
              OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Riley B. celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our track team traveling to West Point for a 12:30 p.m. meet.  Team is dismissed at 9:45 a.m.

The following students need to meet in the front hallway for a picture right after Mass this morning: Raaf, Lillian, Brooke, Michael, Christian, Samantha, Olivia, Kaitey, and Camry.

 
Menu:   Goulash    California Blend   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell   Corn   Strawberry Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

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Happy Birthday to Reese S. celebrating her birthday today.

Today is our 5th Lenten Food Drive...Hawaiian clothing for fruity food items.

Good Luck to our Quiz Bowl team competing at Northeast Community College today--Matthew, Christian, Cameron, Gavin and Landyn.

 
Menu:   French Bread Pizza   Tator Tots   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Goulash    California Blend   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our golf team competing in a Quad at Summerland this afternoon at 4:00.  The team is dismissed at
2:30 p.m. (Karson, Gavin and Michael).

Good Luck to our track team competing at Battle Creek.  The meet begins at 11:30 a.m. and the team is dismissed at
9:30 a.m.

 
Menu:   Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun  Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Mixed Vegetables    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  French Bread Pizza   Tator Tots   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kate B. celebrating her birthday today.

High school Stations of the Cross throughout the week.

Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Plainview today.  Team members are dismissed at 1:45 this afternoon.

 
Menu:  Macaroni and Cheese  Tator Tots  Green Beans     Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:                                                                               Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Elementary stations at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Church.

 Happy Birthday to Sawyer V. who celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, Carter S. and Theo B. who celebrated yesterday and to Father John who will celebrate his on Sunday.

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. today. 

Menu:  Chicken Fried Steak   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy  Peas    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Macaroni and Cheese  Tator Tots  Green Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our students attending State FFA-Joseph, Brooke, Aubrie, Michael & Natalie. 

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. 


Elementary

Absent


Tardy

Early Dismissal
Kate B.-leaving @1:00

Eleanor B.-leaving @1:00

Henry L.-leaving @1:40

James L.-leaving @1:40

JH/HS

Absent

Tardy

Early Dismissal
Darby C.-leaving @noon & will not return

Menu:  Barbeques/Bun    Baked Fries   Carrots  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our students attending State FFA-Joseph, Brooke, Aubrie, Michael & Natalie.  Natalie, Joseph and Michael are excused after period 1 this morning.

Congratulations to the following students placing in the 2025 Americanism Essay sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Elgin Unit #229 and thank you to Mrs. Grundmayer for overseeing this project.
7^th and 8^th grade division-receiving Honorable Mention were Raaf  and Lillian.
9^th and 10^th grade division-Michael Selting received 2^nd and placing 1^st was Brooke.  Her essay will be forwarded on to the State level.  Honorable Mention went to Christian and Samantha.
11^th and 12^th grade division-Camry  received 3^rd, Kaitey 2^nd and placing 1^st was Olivia with her essay forwarded on to the State level.

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. 


Elementary

Absent
Joe P.-ex.

Tardy

Early Dismissal

JH/HS

Absent
Gavin K.-ex.
Tardy

Early Dismissal

Junior Job Shadow Day

 
Menu:  Corndog   Tri-Pattie    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes    Corn  Brownie   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to Reese S. who placed 2nd in Serious, Jovie B. who placed 3rd in Persuasive, and Olivia K. who placed 2nd in Informative at State Speech! We are proud of you!

High school Stations of the Cross this week.

A reminder that the Lenten Alms Giving donations to Tintern from our houses/homerooms are due today.  If you have not had a chance to donate to this worthy cause, please do so ASAP.

Honor Roll pictures this morning at 9:00.  Report to the front hall on time so we do not have to delay pictures. Please check the honor roll list posted in the north hall… if you notice any errors, please let Brenda know ASAP.

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. 

 
Menu:  K-12^th   Peanut Butter & Jelly or Fish Square/Bun w/ Sun Chips   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Corndog   Tri-Pattie    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Elementary Stations of the Cross at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Church.

A reminder that the Lenten Alms Giving donations to Tintern from our houses/homerooms are due on March 31^st.  If you have not had a chance to donate to this worthy cause, please do so ASAP.

Honor Roll pictures on Monday at 9:00 a.m.  Report to the front hall on time so we do not have to delay pictures.

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. 

Please check the honor roll list posted in the north hall… if you notice any errors, please let Brenda know ASAP.

Golf and Track Store is available until 2:00 this afternoon. Click the BRAND drop down box for the Bella or Gildan options.
https://stadium-sports-oneill.myshopify.com/collections/eppj-golf-track-apparel?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOm0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbXZKlUhEzJbLYMnk7BQd0QiVJSSn7KFVqYnHVLYhplAvPNM9sOMcwY6Kw_aem_2EhvT7-nsuce-btgfMiHLw
Or see the Wolfpack Facebook page or Booster Club Facebook page for the link 

 
Menu:  Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun    Baked Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  K-12^th   Peanut Butter & Jelly or Fish Square/Bun w/ Sun Chips   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to Olivia, Tessa, Jovie, Camry, Aiden, Reese, Harlie, Brooke, Matthew and our speech coaches as they leave this afternoon at 2:00 for State Competition held in Kearney tomorrow.

A reminder that the Lenten Alms Giving donations to Tintern from our houses/homerooms are due on March 31^st.  If you have not had a chance to donate to this worthy cause, please do so ASAP.

Today is the 11^th/12th retreat.  Dress Code for retreats - jeans and a PJ or Wolfpack t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie.*SACK LUNCH is needed. Students also need to bring a notebook, pencil and water bottle.  Bibles will be provided.

Honor Roll pictures on Monday at 9:00 a.m.  Report to the front hall on time so we do not have to delay pictures.

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. 

Please check the honor roll list posted in the north hall… if you notice any errors, please let Brenda know ASAP.

Golf and Track Store is available until Friday at 2:00 p.m. Click the BRAND drop down box for the Bella or Gildan options.
https://stadium-sports-oneill.myshopify.com/collections/eppj-golf-track-apparel?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOm0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbXZKlUhEzJbLYMnk7BQd0QiVJSSn7KFVqYnHVLYhplAvPNM9sOMcwY6Kw_aem_2EhvT7-nsuce-btgfMiHLw
Or see the Wolfpack Facebook page or Booster Club Facebook page for the link 

 
Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole    California Blend   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun    Baked Fries   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our high school Quiz Bowl team competing in the NVC competition at Boyd County today (Aiden, Landyn, Cameron, Gavin, Christian & Matthew).

Food Drive # 3-athletic clothing for healthy items.

Confirmation Class at 7:00 this evening.

A reminder that the Lenten Alms Giving donations to Tintern from our houses/homerooms are due on March 31^st.  If you have not had a chance to donate to this worthy cause, please do so ASAP.

Tomorrow is the 11^th/12th retreat.  Dress Code for retreats - jeans and a PJ or Wolfpack t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie.*SACK LUNCH is needed. Students also need to bring a notebook, pencil and water bottle.  Bibles will be provided.

April calendar items are due in the office today at noon.

Honor Roll pictures on Monday at 9:00 a.m.  Report to the front hall on time so we do not have to delay pictures.

There will be a meeting for current 6th and 7th graders who SERIOUSLY consider going out for JH golf next season. Please meet in the EPS Gym at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. 

There will be a  “National Weather Statewide Tornado Drill” at 10:00 this morning in which we will participate.

Please check the honor roll list posted in the north hall… if you notice any errors, please let Brenda know ASAP.

Golf and Track Store is available until Friday at 2:00 p.m. Click the BRAND drop down box for the Bella or Gildan options.
https://stadium-sports-oneill.myshopify.com/collections/eppj-golf-track-apparel?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOm0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbXZKlUhEzJbLYMnk7BQd0QiVJSSn7KFVqYnHVLYhplAvPNM9sOMcwY6Kw_aem_2EhvT7-nsuce-btgfMiHLw
Or see the Wolfpack Facebook page or Booster Club Facebook page for the link 

 
Menu:  Hamburger / Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Peas  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Tator Tot Casserole    California Blend   Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Briggs H. celebrating his birthday today.

High school stations throughout the week.

FFA Meeting at 6:00 this evening.  Everyone who is participating in State FFA is required to attend.

A reminder that the Lenten Alms Giving donations to Tintern from our houses/homerooms are due on March 31^st.  If you have not had a chance to donate to this worthy cause, please do so ASAP.

Today is the 9^th/10^th retreat.  Dress Code for retreats - jeans and a PJ or Wolfpack t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie.*SACK LUNCH is needed. Students also need to bring a notebook, pencil and water bottle.  Bibles will be provided.

April calendar items due in the office this Wednesday at noon.

Wednesday there will be a  “National Weather Statewide Tornado Drill” at 10:00 a.m.

Please check the honor roll list posted in the north hall… if you notice any errors, please let Brenda know ASAP.

Golf and Track Store is available until Friday at 2:00 p.m. Click the BRAND drop down box for the Bella or Gildan options.

https://stadium-sports-oneill.myshopify.com/collections/eppj-golf-track-apparel?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOm0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbXZKlUhEzJbLYMnk7BQd0QiVJSSn7KFVqYnHVLYhplAvPNM9sOMcwY6Kw_aem_2EhvT7-nsuce-btgfMiHLw
Or see the Wolfpack Facebook page or Booster Club Facebook page for the link 

 
Menu:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell    Corn  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday: Hamburger / Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Peas  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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High school stations throughout the week.

Our band students will be attending NVC Instrumental Music at Elgin Public today with a concert presented at 5:30 p.m. They are excused at 9:55 a.m.  Olivia, Juliana, Kaitey, Kinley, Sam, Elizabeth, Jovie, Mathew, Joseph & Christian.

Dress Code for retreats - jeans and a PJ or Wolfpack t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie.*SACK LUNCH is needed. Students also need to bring a notebook, pencil and water bottle.  Bibles will be provided.

For anyone who rented a tux through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal in Norfolk, Emily Borer will return the tux if it is brought to school by 8:15 a.m. this morning.  Please lay it on the chair outside the office and make sure all pieces are accounted for.

April calendar items due in the office this Wednesday at noon.

 
Menu: Cheese Pizza    Tator Tots   Cookies & Cream Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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It was a GREAT day to host the District D2-3 Speech Meet! The team saw great success today, qualified 8 events for state, and placed 3rd as a team!
5th place - Kinley D. in Entertainment
5th place - Christian P. in Humorous
State Qualifiers are: 3rd place - Harlie T. in Poetry, 3^rd place - Jovie B. in POI, 3rd place - Jovie B. in Persuasive,
3rd place - Camry K., Brooke K., Matthew K., Aiden K., & Tessa B. in OID, 2nd place - Olivia K. in Informative,
2nd place - Tessa B. in Serious, 1st place - Reese S. in Serious and 1st place - Brooke K. & Aiden K. in Duet.

Tessa—please pay for your Prom meals after announcements.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office before leaving school today.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  The starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions:  Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person.  See poster in the front hall.

Rural St. John’s is having their annual Fish Fry this evening.  If any house or students need hours, please let Brenda know.  They would appreciate any help you can give.

Dress Code for retreats - jeans and a PJ or Wolfpack t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie.*SACK LUNCH is needed. Students also need to bring a notebook, pencil and water bottle.  Bibles will be provided.

For anyone who rented a tux through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal in Norfolk for prom this weekend, Emily Borer will return the tux if it is brought to school by 8:15 a.m. on Monday, March 24^th.  Please lay it on the chair outside the office and make sure all pieces are accounted for.

Congratulations to the Wolfpack basketball team members who were named to the NVC All-Conference list:
1^st team-Madelyn K., Braelyn M., Jarek E. & Karson K.  2^nd team-Kate F., Kayton Z. & Kellan H.   Honorable Mention-Dylan K. & Max H.

April calendar items due in the office next Wednesday at noon.

 
Menu: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun   Baked Fries    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell   Corn    Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until this Friday, March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  The starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions:  Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person.  See poster in the front hall.

Rural St. John’s is having their annual Fish Fry this Friday evening.  If any house or students are in need of hours, please let Brenda know.  They would appreciate any help you can give.

Dress Code for retreats - jeans and a PJ or Wolfpack t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie.*SACK LUNCH is needed. 

For anyone who rented a tux through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal in Norfolk for prom this weekend, Emily Borer will return the tux if it is brought to school by 8:15 a.m. on Monday, March 24^th.  Please lay it on the chair outside the office and make sure all pieces are accounted for.

A reminder we are hosting District Speech on Thursday.  Please make sure you take home after school today all book bags, PE bags, show boards, etc. (just in case the weather forecast proves true!)  

Due to the impending weather, we will not be attending Scholastic Day at Northeast tomorrow.

 
Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun     Tri-Pattie   Mixed Vegetables  Fruit Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun   Baked Fries    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

High school Stations of the Cross throughout the week.

Reminder that today is our 2^nd food drive-green clothing for green items.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  The starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions:  Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person.  See poster in the front hall.

Juniors and seniors:  Please return your post prom permission slip to either Mrs. Drueke or the office before leaving today.

Rural St. John’s is having their annual Fish Fry this Friday evening.  If any house or students are in need of hours please let Brenda know.

 
Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy  Glazed Carrots  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Mr. Nieman celebrating his birthday today and Mrs. Henn on Friday

Good luck to our boys’ basketball team competing in the State Tournament.  The first game is this evening at 7:45 at the Devaney Center with Wynot. If the boys win on Thursday, Friday will be red, white and blue day.  No US flags are allowed to be held or worn.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

Our Speech Night will be held Sunday evening at 6:00 in our library.

Reminder that Monday is our 2^nd food drive-green clothing for green items.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  The starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions:  Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person.  See poster in the front hall.

Juniors and seniors:  Please return your post prom permission slip to either Mrs. Drueke or the office by Monday, March 17.  

 
Menu:  Mr. Rib/Bun     Tri-Pattie   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Glazed Carrots    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Liam P. celebrating his birthday today.

Pep Rally for boys’ state basketball this afternoon at 3:00 in the EPS Gym. 

Today is our Food Drive # 1-- “pajamas for breakfast items”.  Bring a breakfast item and wear your pajamas to school.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  Starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions:  Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person.  See poster in the front hall.

If the boys win on Thursday at state, Friday will be red, white and blue day.  No US flags are allowed to be held or worn.  If any questions, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

Juniors and seniors:  Please return your post prom permission slip to either Mrs. Drueke or the office by Monday, March 17.  

 
Menu:  Enchilada Casserole   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Mr. Rib/Bun     Tri-Pattie   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Today is the end of the 3^rd quarter.

Tomorrow is our Food Drive # 1-- “pajamas for breakfast items”.  Bring a breakfast item and wear your pajamas to school.

FFA Districts are being held at Sargent today.  Brayden, Gavin and Michael are excused at 9:00 this morning and should return approximately 2:00 p.m.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

A reminder that Spring Raffle ticket forms and payment are due in the office.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  Starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions:  Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person.  See poster in the front hall.

If the boys win on Thursday at state,  Friday will be red, white and blue day.  No US flags are allowed to be held or worn.  If any questions, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

The Crusader speech team traveled to Riverside yesterday. Coming home with places in the "Honors" finals are: Reese S. 4th in serious prose, Olivia K. 5th in informative, Aiden K. and Brooke K. 5th in duet. Receiving superior ratings were: Tessa B. in serious prose, Christian P. in humorous prose, Kinley D. in entertainment, Jovie B. in both POI and persuasive, Harlie T. in poetry, and Olivia K. and Juliana M. in duet.  Pope John will be hosting their district competition on March 20th. 

 
Menu:  Cornbread   Sausage    Baked Beans  Chocolate Chip Cookie    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Enchilada Casserole   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our speech team competing at Riverside today.

High school Stations of the Cross will be held throughout the week.

There will be a track meeting after school today in the EPS weight room. Conditioning practices will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.

Boys golf meeting after school today in Mr. Ostransky's classroom. If you are on the boys’ basketball team and plan on participating in golf, please email him or talk to him today during the 8th hour. Please do not miss practice. 

This Wednesday, March 12^th, is our Food Drive # 1-- “pajamas for breakfast items”

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

Any student in grades 9, 10, or 11 interested in attending the Youth Energy Leadership Camp this summer from July 21-25 at Camp Comeca in Cozad, NE should see the information sheet in the hallway or check their Google Classroom from Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  Starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

 
Menu:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun     Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Strawberry Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Cornbread   Sausage    Baked Beans  Chocolate Chip Cookie    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Elise H. celebrating her birthday on Sunday.

This Lent each house will have a goal of $200 and a school goal of $800 as their Lenten project. Monies raised will be donated to Tintern Retreat and Resource Center. 

There will be a track meeting on Monday, March 10^th in the EPS weight room after school. Conditioning practices will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

Any student in grades 9, 10, or 11 interested in attending the Youth Energy Leadership Camp this summer from July 21-25 at Camp Comeca in Cozad, NE should see the information sheet in the hallway or check their Google Classroom from Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer.  Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week.  Starting date in May is flexible.  Must be 16 years old.  Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

 
Menu:  Macaroni & Cheese    Tator Tots    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun     Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Strawberry Salad    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Mass in observance of Ash Wednesday will be this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.  Students in grades 9-12^th are asked to sit in the choir loft.

This Lent each house will have a goal of $200 and a school goal of $800 as their Lenten project. Monies raised will be donated to Tintern Retreat and Resource Center. 

There will be a track meeting on Monday, March 10^th in the EPS weight room after school. Conditioning practices will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

Any student in grades 9, 10, or 11 interested in attending the Youth Energy Leadership Camp this summer from July 21-25 at Camp Comeca in Cozad, NE should see the information sheet in the hallway or check their Google Classroom from Mrs. Schiltmeyer.  

Wolfpack State Basketball shirts are now available! Orders will close at 10:00 a.m. this morning.  NO late orders will be  accepted!! 
https://eppjboysstatebb2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy7LBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfMQHpkg7bTjtl6XpaLQLaafH1Zoa98TFdFXOQcOsrf8UfyVitI-Ixw2Pw_aem_IFYTbpyBjiDTCLDGuMj-rg

 
Menu:  Taco Burger/Bun    Green Beans  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Macaroni & Cheese    Tator Tots    Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Leo S. celebrating his birthday today.

We will be dismissing at 1:00 this afternoon due to the impending weather forecast.  Shortened schedule will be followed.

The Pope John Speech Team headed to Wheeler Central to compete in the NVC tournament. The Crusaders placed 5th in team sweepstakes, bringing home several medals.  Congratulations to all.
Olivia K. is the conference champion in informative speaking! 
Aiden K. and Brooke K. earned the second-place medal with their duet. Coming home with fourth place in program of oral interpretation (POI) was Jovie B. Jovie also brought home fourth place in persuasive speaking. The oral interpretation of drama (OID) group of Aiden K., Camry K., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Matthew K. placed fourth.  Tessa B. placed fifth in oral interpretation of serious prose. Finally, the duet of Olivia K. and Juliana M. came in sixth. Earning superior ratings were Kinley D. in entertainment speaking, Harlie T. in oral interpretation of poetry, Christian P. in oral interpretation of humorous prose, and Reese S. in oral interpretation of serious prose.

Miles of Smiles for elementary students this morning at 9:00.

There will be a track meeting next Monday, March 10^th in the EPS weight room after school. Conditioning practices will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

Any student in grades 9, 10, or 11 interested in attending the Youth Energy Leadership Camp this summer from July 21-25 at Camp Comeca in Cozad, NE should see the information sheet in the hallway or check their Google Classroom from Mrs. Schiltmeyer.  

Wolfpack State Basketball shirts are now available! Orders will close at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5th. NO late orders will be  accepted!! 
https://eppjboysstatebb2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy7LBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfMQHpkg7bTjtl6XpaLQLaafH1Zoa98TFdFXOQcOsrf8UfyVitI-Ixw2Pw_aem_IFYTbpyBjiDTCLDGuMj-rg

 
Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun    Tri-Pattie   Fruit  Milk   OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Taco Burger/Bun    Green Beans  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on their win over Kenesaw in the D2-7 district champion game on Saturday. 

Good Luck to our speech team competing at the NVC meet at Wheeler Central today.

Congratulations to our speech team placing 6th out of 14 teams at LHNE last Friday.  OID 4th, Aiden and Brooke duet 6th, Reese serious prose 6th, and Jovie POI 5th.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up.

A reminder that there will be a Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Mrs. Borer's room.  

FFA districts scheduled at Sargent tomorrow has been postponed to next Tuesday due to weather forecast. 

 
Menu:  French Bread Pizza    Lettuce  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Quinn H. & Brecken C. celebrating their birthdays today.

Good Luck to our speech team competing in the LHNE meet.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up. 

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team as we host Kenesaw tomorrow at EPS in the D2-7 district finals with a wild card. 

FFA Week will be celebrated this week:
Friday -  Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

Congratulations to the FFA CDE teams for an outstanding day last Tuesday. With over 1800 FFA members on the NECC campus, the Elgin FFA kids did great! 
Here are the State FFA qualifying Teams:|Floriculture: Champion Team. Callie H.,  Kate F,, Sara B, and Kylee L.
Livestock Management. Champion Team. Jaidyn S., Jayda C., Samantha D., Gemma M., Kayton Z. & Haley P.
Agriscience: Champion Team: Max H., Kaidynce S., Brystol B., Molly T., and Joseph M.
Good luck Tuesday to FFA kids as 24 of them will be participating in more CDE's for a chance to qualify for state!

 
Menu:  Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice  Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  French Bread Pizza    Lettuce  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Gracie H. celebrating her birthday today.

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team traveling to St. Mary’s High School to play St. Mary’s this evening
at 6:00.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up. 

If you have a duty in the lunchroom and you are going to be gone, please find someone to take your place.

FFA Week will be celebrated this week:
Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch.
Friday -  Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

Congratulations to FFA Agriscience Fair state Qualifiers! They will be presenting and interviewing at the State FFA Convention in Lincoln! 
*Animal Systems Div 4: Megan W. and Kyla D.
*Food Products and Processing Systems Div 2: Jayvin E. & John Z.
*Food Products and Processing Systems Div 3: Kierstyn E.
*Food Products and Processing Systems Div 4: Braelyn M. and Kylee L.
*Food Products and Processing Systems Div 5: Kyndal B.
*Plant Systems Div 4: Brook K. and Aubrie P.
*Social Science Div 3: Gemma M.
*Social Science Div 4: Libby E. and Saide T.
Congratulations to State FFA Proficiency Finalist Kaiden B. (Forage Production) and Isaac H. ( Beef Production) They will interview and be recognized as one of the top 3 Finalist in their area during State FFA

 
Menu:  Barbecues/Bun  Potato Rings  Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mandarin Orange Chicken   Rice  Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Emma S. celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our boys basketball team on their win over Stuart last night. They will play St Mary’s on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s High School.

Good Luck to our students competing in the ESU#8 HS Quiz Bowl in Neligh today -Gavin, Tessa, Aiden, Reese and Landyn.

Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21^st.  More information will be sent to students who sign up. 

Confirmation class tonight at 7:00.

EPS will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal today with their afternoon buses running at this time.

FFA Week will be celebrated this week:
Wednesday – Friday:  cow/duck scavenger hunt. Find a hidden cow/duck around the EPS campus and bring it back to Mrs. Schwartz for a prize! Only hidden on the EPS campus. Open for any Pre-K through 12th grader!
Wednesday - Guess the amount of soybean and corn in the jars in the school office. Top 2 closest guesses from each school will get a prize!
Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch.
Friday -  Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

Menu:  Chicken Noodle Soup   Long John   Baby Carrots/Dip    Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Barbecues/Bun  Potato Rings  Peas   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Thomas S.(PreK) celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team as they begin Subdistricts playing Stuart at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s.

ESU#8 JH Quiz Bowl in Neligh.

March calendar items are due in the office on Wednesday.

EPS will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal on Wednesday with their afternoon buses running at this time.

FFA Week will be celebrated this week:
Wednesday – Friday:  cow/duck scavenger hunt. Find a hidden cow/duck around the EPS campus and bring it back to Mrs. Schwartz for a prize! Only hidden on the EPS campus. Open for any Pre-K through 12th grader!
Tuesday - FFA CDE's in Norfolk.
Wednesday - Guess the amount of soybean and corn in the jars in the school office. Top 2 closest guesses from each school will get a prize!
Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch.
Friday -  Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant    Sweet Potato Fries    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Noodle Soup    Long John   Baby Carrots/Dip   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Anderson celebrating her birthday today.

March calendar items are due in the office tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon.

Congratulations to Landyn on his 6^th place finish at State Wrestling. We are all proud of you!

Congratulations to our Wolfpack dance team for receiving the Academic Excellence Award at State Dance last Friday in Grand Island.

Congratulations to our boys JH “A” and varsity basketball teams on their wins over St. Mary’s last Friday.

EPS will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal on Wednesday with their afternoon buses running at this time.

FFA Week will be celebrated this week:
Monday:  8:00 a.m. sharp - FFA chapter picture in the EPS Gym. Don't be late!
Wednesday – Friday:  cow/duck scavenger hunt. Find a hidden cow/duck around the EPS campus and bring it back to Mrs. Schwartz for a prize! Only hidden on the EPS campus. Open for any Pre-K through 12th grader!
Tuesday - FFA CDE's in Norfolk.
Wednesday - Guess the amount of soybean and corn in the jars in the school office. Top 2 closest guesses from each school will get a prize!
Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch.
Friday -  Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

 
Menu:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Tator Tots   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Nathan B. celebrating his birthday on Saturday and Mr. Tharnish on Sunday.

Reminder no classes for students tomorrow or Friday.

Good Luck to our state wrestlers, Libby E. & Landyn V., competing at state this week.

Good Luck to our dance team competing at state dance in Grand Island on Friday.

Good Luck to our JH, JV and varsity boys basketball teams as we host St. Mary’s Friday beginning at 4:00 p.m.
9^th and 10^th grade boys will clean up after.

Due to the crazy week, FFA week activities will be happening next week, Feb 24th - 28th.
Monday:  8:00 a.m. sharp - FFA chapter picture in the EPS Gym. Don't be late!
Wednesday – Friday:  cow/duck scavenger hunt. Find a hidden cow/duck around the EPS campus and bring it back to Mrs. Schwartz for a prize! Only hidden on the EPS campus. Open for any Pre-K through 12th grader!
Tuesday - FFA CDE's in Norfolk.
Wednesday - Guess the amount of soybean and corn in the jars in the school office. Top 2 closest guesses from each school get a prize!
Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch.
Friday - Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

Congratulations to our JH boy’s “B’ basketball team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.

Good Luck to our girls’ basketball team playing Niobrara-Verdigre at 6:00 p.m. at Elkhorn Valley. Games will be live streamed and broadcast on 97.5 FM KEXL.

EPS will not have an early dismissal this afternoon so buses will run at normal times.

 
Menu:  Corndog   Sun Chips   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun   Tator Tots   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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National FFA Week.

Good Luck to our JH boys’ basketball team as they travel to play Neligh-Oakdale at 4:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 2:50 this afternoon.

Congratulations to Landyn V. on his 3^rd place finish at districts and will be heading to state.

Congratulations to our JH boys’ “A” and “B” basketball teams on their wins over Humphrey-Lindsay last Friday.

Congratulations to our Speech Team who competed at Burwell on Friday,  finishing 4th out of 15 teams!  Matthew K. and Christian P. received a 1st in Novice Duet; Aiden K., Tessa B., Camry K., Brooke K. and Matthew K. finished 1st with their OID; Reese S. received a 1st with Serious Prose; Jovie B. received a 3rd in POI; Aiden K. and Brooke K. duet received a 4th and Tessa B. Serious Prose finished 4th.

The C2-5 Sub District games have been moved up 1 hour today. Games will start at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EPPJ will play the winner of the 6:00 game on Wednesday.  Games will be live streamed.

 
Menu:  Spaghetti/Meatsauce   Corn   Garlic Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday: Corndog   Sun Chips   Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Valentine’s Day.

The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Kami C. celebrating her birthday on Sunday.

Good Luck to our JH boys’ basketball team competing with Humphrey-Lindsay (@ Humphrey) today at 3:00 p.m.  They are dismissed at 1:00 p.m.  There will be a full “A” game with a 10-minute running clock of “B”

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at districts at Central Valley (Greeley) today and tomorrow.  The meet begins at 2:00 this afternoon and 9:00 tomorrow morning.  They are dismissed at 10:15 this morning.

Good Luck to our speech team competing in the Burwell Meet tomorrow.

Congratulations to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Randolph yesterday.

The EPPJ State Wrestling shirt order site is open and will close on Sunday, February 16th at 11:00 a.m.! NO late orders will be accepted due to the quick turnaround!   https://eppjstatewrestling25.itemorder.com/

Reminder of Joshua bake sale today with the proceeds will go to the Sienna Francis House in Omaha.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9i-pzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

 
Menu:  Chicken Fried Steak   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas  Bread   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Spaghetti/Meatsauce   Corn   Garlic Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Scarlett S. & Juliana M. celebrating their birthdays today.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we travel to play Randolph  at 4:45 p.m.  JV girls will play in the main gym and JV boys also at 4:45 p.m. in the Arts Gym. Varsity will begin at 6:00 in the main gym.

The EPPJ State Wrestling shirt order site is open and will close on Sunday, February 16th at 11:00 a.m.! NO late orders will be accepted due to the quick turnaround!   https://eppjstatewrestling25.itemorder.com/

Reminder of Joshua bake sale tomorrow.  Proceeds will go to the Sienna Francis House in Omaha.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9i-pzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

 
Menu:  Fajitas w/ Soft Shell    Tator Tots   Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad  (menu change)

Thursday:  Chicken Fried Steak   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Peas  Bread   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Spaghetti/Meatsauce   Corn   Garlic Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Red Cross Blood Mobile scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Confirmation class 7:00 tonight.

FFA meeting this evening at 6:00 at EPS.

Congratulations to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams on their wins over CWC yesterday.

The EPPJ State Wrestling shirt order site is open and will close on Sunday, February 16th at 11:00 a.m.! NO late orders will be accepted due to the quick turnaround!   https://eppjstatewrestling25.itemorder.com/

Reminder of Joshua bake sale this Friday.  Proceeds will go to the Sienna Francis House in Omaha.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9i-pzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

Menu:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun     Tri-Pattie   Baked Beans   Chocolate Cake  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Spaghetti/Meatsauce   Corn   Garlic Bread    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Cameron & Gavin K., Jovie B. and Miss Zegar celebrating their birthdays today.

FFA meeting tomorrow evening at 6:00 at EPS.

Speech results from West Holt Meet last Saturday:  OID members Aiden, Tessa, Camry, Brooke & Matthew-received 4^th place, POI-Jovie placed 7^th, Novice Duet-Matthew and Christian placed 2^nd.  Congratulations.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams traveling to Bartlett to play CWC.  The team is dismissed at 2:20 this afternoon.  JV girls will play 3 quarters beginning at 3:45 p.m. followed by 4 quarters of JV boys.  Varsity girls game starts at 6:00 p.m.

Reminder of Joshua bake sale this Friday.  Proceeds will go to the Sienna Francis House in Omaha.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO
July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9ipzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

Menu:  Chicken Strips   Scalloped Potatoes   Green Beans  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun     Tri-Pattie   Baked Beans   Chocolate Cake  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Jaylynn M. who celebrated her birthday on Friday and Kayson E. on Sunday.

Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 2^nd at Southwest last Friday and to our boys and girls basketball teams on their runner up finishes at the NVC tournaments last Saturday.

Reminder of Joshua bake sale this Friday.  Proceeds will go to the Sienna Francis House in Omaha.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9ipzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

Menu:  Hamburger/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes   Broccoli w/ Cheese   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Chicken Fried Steak      Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Carrots   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Eucharistic Adoration Day.

In Mr. Nieman’s absence, be sure to check the posting on his classroom door to see where his classes will meet.

Wrestling practice at 2:00 this afternoon and team will leave for Bartley following practice.

Bus for speech at West Holt on Saturday will leave at 6:15 a.m.  Be here no later than 6:10 a.m.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9ipzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

Menu:  Mini Lasagna     Corn  Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Hamburger/Bun    Scalloped Potatoes   Broccoli w/ Cheese   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad
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All speech team practice today from 4-6:00 p.m.

Bus for speech at West Holt on Saturday will leave at 6:15 a.m.  Be here no later than 6:10 a.m.

Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over North Central yesterday.  They travel to Niobrara on Saturday to play St. Mary’s at 5:00 p.m.

The parishes are accepting registration for the Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9ipzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

Menu:  Hot Dog/WG Bun    Sweet Potato Fries   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Mini Lasagna     Corn  Chocolate Chip Muffin   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Brooke B. and Anton S. celebrating their birthdays today.

All speech team practice this Wednesday from 4-6:00 p.m.

Bus for speech at West Holt on Saturday will leave at 6:15 a.m.  Be here no later than 6:10 a.m.

Good Luck to our girls’ basketball team traveling to St. Mary’s in O’Neill to play North Central at 7:30 this evening. They will have the visiting team's student body sit on the north side of the stage and the home team's student body sit on the south side of the stage. 

The parishes are accepting registration for Steubenville Youth Conference which will be held in Springfield, MO July 11-13^th.  Deposit of $100 and registration is due by February 14^th to Parish Office  P O Box 608,  Petersburg, NE 68652. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHYBuLRzScsyZDVQCT7O2pJKFDO2QJ9ipzfHIodKN6jVudg/viewform

Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on  their win over Stuart yesterday.  They will travel to Niobrara on Saturday to play St. Mary’s at 6:30 p.m

Menu:  Calzone    Tri-Pattie   Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Hot Dog/WG Bun    Sweet Potato Fries   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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All speech team practice this Wednesday from 4-6:00 p.m.

Congratulations to our JH boys’ basketball team on their 3^rd place finish at the Elkhorn Valley Tournament on Friday.

Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over CWC last Saturday at the NVC tournament and to the boys on their win over Boyd County.  Good Luck to the boys’ team as they travel to Stuart to play Stuart at 6:00 this evening.  The girls will play at St. Mary’s tomorrow evening.

Menu:  No Lunch

Monday:  Calzone    Tri-Pattie  Green Beans  Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:  “Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers”, parents day, dress your best (No jeans of any color).  Pastries w/ parents and classroom visits.  Dismiss @ noon with no bus routes at this time.  Artist in Residence sharing in the St. Boniface gym from 11:20 until noon.

Our all-school Eucharistic celebration is at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.  High school students should sit in the choir loft.

Happy Birthday to Mrs. L. Borer celebrating her birthday today

Students—please do not go into the faculty lounge and remove items for your use.

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Greely this morning at 10:00.  Good Luck to our JH boys’ basketball team competing in a tournament at Elkhorn Valley this afternoon at 4:00 vs. Neligh in their ’87 gym.  They will leave at 2:50 this afternoon. Good Luck to our basketball teams beginning NVC games tomorrow in the EPS Gym. Girls vs. CWC at 3:30 p.m. and boys vs. Boyd county at 6:30 p.m. Good Luck to the girls wrestling team competing at Norfolk Catholic tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.

4th period high school Art should report to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.

Congratulations to our JV girls basketball team on their win over Humphrey-Lindsay yesterday.

All speech team practice Wednesday (February 6^th) from 4-6:00 p.m.

Leftover bake sale items will be in Mrs. L. Borer’s classroom to purchase this morning.

Menu:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Macaroni & Cheese    Mixed Vegetables   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  No Lunch
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Catholic Schools Week:  “Celebrating Vocations”  Dress as your favorite saint/religious person
Prayer/appreciation cards to our religious, Gonzaga bake sale 10:00 this morning in the library.  Proceeds to the Archdiocese Seminarian fund.

Happy Birthday to Darby C., Lillian M. & Wyatt S. celebrating birthdays today.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to play *Humphrey/Lindsay this afternoon at 4:00.  Team is dismissed at 2:10 p.m.  JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 4 quarters.

Parents will be visiting with us on Friday.  Faculty and students are asked to park on the ball field allowing our parents to use the parking lot.  Also, no bus routes after our noon dismissal.

All speech team practice Wednesday (February 6^th) from 4-6:00 p.m.

Menu:  Bar-b-ques / Bun   Tator Tots    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Mr. Rib/Bun    Macaroni & Cheese    Mixed Vegetables   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:  “Celebrating the Nation” .  Wear patriotic shirts/colors.  Donate a baby item to wear jeans/sweats.  Donations to Birthright in Norfolk.  All school patriotic rosary in the library at 3:00 this afternoon.

Parents will be visiting with us on Friday.  Faculty and students are asked to park on the ball field allowing our parents to use the parking lot.

Congratulations to our JV boys and varsity girls’ basketball team on their win over Central Valley yesterday.

Menu:  French Bread Pizza    Carrots   Lettuce   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Bar-b-ques/Bun   Tator Tots    Corn  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:  “Celebrating our Students”  Wear PJ shirts with sweats/jeans. 
BINGO PreK-6^th in library 1:10 until 2:00 p.m.    JH/HS Cornhole Tournament in gym 11:50 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Red Cross presentation for grades 3^rd through 9^th at 11:00 until 11:20 a.m. in the library.

Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams as we host Central Valley this afternoon at 4:30 in the St. Boniface Gym in honor of senior night. Isidore house will clean up following.

Congratulations to our JH boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Plainview yesterday.

February calendar items are due in the office by noon today.

Menu:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun   Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  French Bread Pizza    Carrots   Lettuce   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Catholic Schools Week:  “Celebrating our Communities” (dress as a community worker).

All school prayer service in the front hall at 8:10 a.m.   Reading Buddies activity 11:00-11:15 a.m.  Appreciation snack baskets will be delivered to local businesses.

Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team competing at Plainview this afternoon at 4:00.  They are dismissed at 2:25 p.m.

Congratulations to our JV boys’ basketball team on their win over West Holt on Friday.

February calendar items are due in the office noon tomorrow.

Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant     Baked Fries   Corn  Banana Bar   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun   Tri-Pattie   Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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A reminder that we will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week next week with a variety of activities .

Good Luck to our JV and varsity girls and boys basketball teams as we host West Holt beginning at 4:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym.  JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 4 quarters.  Girls are dismissed at 3:10 p.m.

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Neligh-Oakdale today at 3:30 p.m. and to our boys team also traveling to Neligh for a 10:00 a.m. meet tomorrow.

Congratulations to our JH girls and boys basketball teams on their wins over Randolph yesterday.

Reminder:  the St. Boniface Gym will open at approximately 2:00 this afternoon.

O'Neill Jr/Sr Legion baseball is having signups for anyone interested in playing  baseball this summer. They are this Wednesday. Jan. 22nd at O'Neill High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come to the activity entrance. If you can't make it or have questions, please call Ryan Parks at 402-340-4624.

February calendar items are due in the office next Tuesday, January 28^th.

Students are asked to bring one item of your choice before dismissal today for the appreciation baskets to be delivered to local businesses.  Please place items in the front hall by our school banner.

Menu:  Cornbread     Sausage    Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant     Baked Fries   Corn  Banana Bar   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Brayden B. (soph.) celebrating his birthday today.

Good Luck to our JH girls and boys basketball teams as we host Randolph at 3:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym.  There will not be any “B” games.  Girls are dismissed at 2:00 this afternoon.

This afternoon at 1:30 the Elgin Review will be here to take Speech Team pictures. Wear your Speech sweatshirt, blazer or a Pope John shirt!

Reminder:  the St. Boniface Gym will close today at 6:15 p.m. and will be closed tomorrow until approximately
2:00 p.m. on Friday for a funeral dinner.

O'Neill Jr/Sr Legion baseball is having signups for anyone interested in playing  baseball this summer. They are this Wednesday. Jan. 22nd at O'Neill High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come to the activity entrance. If you can't make it or have questions, please call Ryan Parks at 402-340-4624.

February calendar items are due in the office next Tuesday, January 28^th.

Students are asked to bring one item of your choice before this Friday for the appreciation baskets to be delivered to local businesses.  Please place items in the front hall under our school banner.

Menu:  Goulash   Green Beans  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Cornbread     Sausage    Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Tessa B. celebrating her birthday today.

On Thursday at 1:30 p.m. the Elgin Review will be here to take Speech Team pictures. Wear your Speech sweatshirt, blazer or a Pope John shirt!

Congratulations to our JH girls and boys basketball teams on their wins over Riverside yesterday.

Looking ahead:  The St. Boniface Gym will close this Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and will be closed on Friday until approximately 2:00 p.m. for a funeral.

O'Neill Jr/Sr Legion baseball is having signups for anyone interested in playing  baseball this summer. They are this Wednesday. Jan. 22nd at O'Neill High School from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come to the activity entrance. If you can't make it or have questions, please call Ryan Parks at 402-340-4624

Menu:  Corndog   Tri-Pattie   Carrots  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Goulash   Green Beans  Dinner Bun  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mylah S. and Mikaiah H. celebrating their birthdays today.

Good Luck to our JH girls and boys basketball teams as we host Riverside at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym.  They will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Grady D., Landyn V., and Justice B. who all placed 3^rd at S-E-M on Friday
and at Dunning Landyn  placed 1^st and Grady 3^rd.

Congratulations to our varsity girls’ basketball team on their win over Stuart on Friday.

Looking ahead:  The St. Boniface Gym will close this Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and will be closed on Friday until approximately
2:00 p.m. for a funeral.

Menu:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun   Corn    Coleslaw   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Corndog   Tri-Pattie   Carrots  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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A reminder that faculty has an in-service on Monday with no school.

Happy Birthday to Kinley S. celebrating her birthday on Monday.

Reminder to take cardboard from the lunchroom today.

A reminder that only juniors and seniors should be parking in the school parking lot and no one (except for Natalie) should be driving to lunch.

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at S-E-M today (10:00 a.m.) and at Dunning tomorrow  (10:00 a.m.). 

Good Luck to our girls wrestling competing at Battle Creek on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams hosting Stuart this afternoon at 5:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  JV boys will play 3 quarters.  Francis House will clean up following games.

Looking ahead:  The St. Boniface Gym will close next Thursday (1/23) at 6:15 p.m. and will be closed on Friday until approximately 2:00 p.m. for a funeral.

Menu:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Cookies & Cream Salad  Fruit  Milk

                  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun   Corn    Coleslaw   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist and our National Honor Society Induction ceremony will be held this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.  Congratulations to our new members Brooke K. and Samantha S.

Happy Birthday to Camry K. and Linley S. celebrating their birthday today. 

A reminder that only juniors and seniors should be parking in the school parking lot and no one (except for Natalie) should be driving to lunch.

Good Luck to our girls’ wrestling team competing at Ord today.  Meet begins at 1:00 this afternoon.

Students are asked to please remove all signs from 1^st semester (except for the original sign welcoming you to school).

Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole    Broccoli   Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Cookies & Cream Salad  Fruit  Milk

                  OR Chef Salad
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Honor Roll pictures are today at 1:00 p.m.  Be sure to check the lists posted in the north hall and to be back to school by 1:00 as we don’t want to delay pictures.

Confirmation class will be held this evening from 7-8:00.

Congratulations to our girls’ varsity basketball team on their win over Fullerton yesterday. 

Menu:  Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Tator Tot Casserole    Broccoli   Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Thomas S. celebrating his birthday today.

Honor Roll pictures are tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.  Be sure to check the lists posted in the north hall and to be back to school by 1:00 as we don’t want to delay pictures.

Good Luck to our JV boys and our varsity basketball teams as they travel to play Fullerton.  The first game is at 4:30 this afternoon with JV boys playing 3 quarters.  JV team is dismissed at 2:45 p.m. while the girls’ and boys’ varsity and managers will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m. 

Menu:  Hot Dog w/ WG Bun    Sun Chips    Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef’s Salad


Tuesday:  Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun   Sweet Potato Fries  Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Honor Roll pictures will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.  Be sure to check the lists posted in the north hall and to be back to school by 1:00 as we don’t want to delay pictures.

Good Luck to the girls wrestling team competing at Summerland today.  The meet begins at 1:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 3^rd at the Burwell Wrestling Meet on Friday.  He also placed 2^nd at the Summerland meet  on Saturday and Justice B. placed 4^th. 

Congratulations to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Bloomfield on Saturday.

NHS meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Room 4.

Speech members need to sign up for a practice time today on Mrs. Klein’s board for this week’s practice.

Menu:  Chicken Strips   Scalloped Potatoes    Corn  Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:
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Happy  Birthday to Myles V. celebrating his birthday today.

Father Frank will be hearing confessions at 1:00 this afternoon in the library work room.

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Burwell at 10:00 this morning and as they travel to Summerland for a meet tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to Bloomfield tomorrow.  Game time is 2:15 p.m. and JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters.

All Speech team members (group and individual) must sign up for one practice after school this week in Mrs. Klein’s room.

NHS meeting on Tuesday at 7:40 a.m. in Room 4.

Mrs. Klein’s periods 5 and 6 will meet in Mrs. Van Winkle’s room today.

Menu:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole   Peas   Chocolate Chip Muffin  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Chicken Strips   Scalloped Potatoes    Corn  Bread  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Columbus. Meet begins at 9:30 a.m.

Good Luck to our JH and varsity girls’ basketball teams hosting St. Mary’s beginning at 4:45 this afternoon in the EPS Gym.  JH “A” will play the first game followed by 10 minutes of “B” girls and then varsity.

All Speech team members (group and individual) must sign up for one practice after school this week in Mrs. Klein’s room.

Menu:  Hamburger/Bun   Baked Fries   Baked Beans   Peanut Butter Bar   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole   Peas   Chocolate Chip Muffin  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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All Speech team members (group and individual) must sign up for one practice after school this week in Mrs. Klein’s room.

Reminder for students that we must fast from all food and drink (except water and medicine) 1 hour before receiving the Eucharist.

Menu:  Chicken Fried Steak   Mashed Potatoes/Gravy    Green Beans  Dinner bun  Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Hamburger/Bun   Baked Fries   Baked Beans   Peanut Butter Bar   Fruit  Milk OR Chef Salad
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Volleyball Awards Night will be held at EPS this evening at 7:00.

Congratulations to Landyn V. who placed 2^nd at the EPPJ Wolfpack Wrestling Invite and to our varsity girls’ basketball team on their win over Boyd County.  Congratulations to our varsity basketball teams on their 1^st place wins at the Madison Holiday Tournament, to our JV boys and varsity teams on their wins over Creighton and varsity teams on their wins over North Central.

Congratulations to our JH boys basketball teams on their wins over CWC yesterday.

Menu:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Spiral Fries    Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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The symbol of the infant Jesus is added to the Jesse tree today.  During these weeks of Advent, we have prepared our hearts for the birth of Jesus once again.

Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and time with family and friends. Classes resume on Tuesday,
January 7^th.

The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Following Mass will be holiday activities with a 1:00 dismissal.

Happy Birthday to Molly M., Blair H., Rhyan H., Hayley S., Kaitey S., Harper E, Mrs. Drueke and Clarence S. celebrating birthdays over the holidays.

The following need to go to the gym immediately after Mass this morning and pick up your instruments from the Christmas Concert:  Joseph, Christian, Juliana, Carter, Harmon, Lillian and Eli.

Good Luck to our girls’ wrestling team as we host the EPPJ Wolfpack Tournament in the St. Boniface Gym beginning at 3:00 this afternoon.  Good Luck to our boys’ wrestling team competing in our invite tomorrow beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Seniors will also be recognized.

Good Luck to our basketball teams hosting Boyd County tomorrow at 2:00 in the EPS Gym,  Monday, December 30^th as we host Creighton at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  Isidore House members will clean up following the games.  Good Luck as we compete in the Madison Holiday Tournament on December 27^th and 28^th.  Both teams will play their first games with Lyson-Decatur -- the girls at 11:00 and boys at 12:30 on Friday.  Saturday’s schedule TBD.  We host North Central on Friday, January 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the EPS Gym and our JH teams travel to CWC for a 3:30 p.m. game.

Please remember to clean out your lockers before leaving for break.  We don’t need any science experiments growing over the holiday!

Menu:  Cornbread    Sausage   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Ham Pattie/Croissant   Spiral Fries    Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Today we add the symbol of the shepherd.  Like a shepherd leads his sheep, “Jesus lights the way for us and leads his people home, to Him.

Thank you to Miss Orcutt and everyone involved in preparing and presenting a holiday celebration at the Christmas concert last night.

This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.  There are just a few bottles left we need to sell before Christmas break.

Please remember to clean out your lockers before leaving for break.  We don’t need any science experiments growing over the holiday!

Menu:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell   Corn  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Cornbread    Sausage   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The lily flower is added to the Jesse tree today.  This reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to become the mother of Jesus.  She is our mother, too.

Our Christmas concert will be presented this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  All are welcome as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.

This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.  There are just a few bottles left we need to sell before Christmas break.

Cross Country Awards at EPS at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

A plastic container w/ lid was left on the north bus and may be picked up in the office.

Please remember to clean out your lockers before leaving for break.  We don’t need any science experiments growing over the holiday!

Menu:  Chicken Noodle Soup    Cinnamon Twist   Baby Carrots/Dip   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Tacos w/ Soft Shell   Corn  Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The symbol we add to the Jesse tree today is carpenter’s tools.  They remind us of Joseph of Nazareth who was chosen to be the foster father of Jesus.  He provided for the Holy Family by working as a carpenter.

Happy Birthday to Leighton E. and Mrs. T. Borer celebrating her birthday today.

JH/HS Advent service this morning at 8:15 in the front hall.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Elkhorn Valley at 4:15 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym.  JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters.  Gonzaga house members will clean up.

Congratulations to our JH girls and boys basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.

January calendar items are due in the office by noon today.

This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.  There are just a few bottles left we need to sell before Christmas break.

Cross Country Awards at EPS on Wednesday, December 18^th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

A plastic container w/ lid was left on the north bus and may be picked up in the office.

Christmas concert practice schedule:
9:00 a.m. 3^rd-4^th    9:30 a.m. 1^st-2^nd        10:30 a.m.  PreK-K    11:00 a.m.  5^th-6^th    12:00 p.m.  6^th band
12:30 p.m.  5^th band    1:00 p.m.  HS band   1:30 p.m.  HS choir  2:00 p.m.  JH band  2:30 p.m. JH choir

Menu:  French Bread Pizza     Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Noodle Soup    Cinnamon Twist   Baby Carrots/Dip   Fruit  Milk  NO Chef Salad
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Today we remember the prophet Isaiah, who told about the Messiah who was to come to save us.  His symbol
is a scroll and lighted candle.

Happy Birthday to Sandi H. celebrating her birthday today.

Elementary Advent service at 8:15 this morning in the library.

Good Luck to our JH basketball teams hosting Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon at 3:00 in the St. Boniface Gym  Team is dismissed at 2:10 p.m. and “A” team will play the first game followed by a 10-minute running clock of “B”  and same schedule for the boys.  JH students will clean up after games.

Congratulations to Landyn V. on his 1^st place win at Sargent Wrestling Meet last Friday and to Gavin placing1^st in the JV bracket.

Congratulations to our girls’ varsity basketball team on wins over Plainview and Wausa this past weekend.

January calendar items are due in the office by noon tomorrow.

This week from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.  There are just a few bottles left we need to sell before Christmas break.

Cross Country Awards at EPS on Wednesday, December 18^th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

Menu:  Tator Tot Casserole   Green Beans  Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Monday:  French Bread Pizza     Green Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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A harp, the symbol of David, is placed on the Jesse tree today.  David was the king and leader of God’s people.

Happy Birthday to Mason F. celebrating his birthday today.

Reminder to all:  Items for our Advent Ribbon Tree are due today and will be picked up this morning.  If you have not given a gift, you may do so until Friday before 8:10 a.m.  Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.

Elementary students will be traveling to Gateway Theatre in Albion for a 1:15 p.m. movie as a reward for grocery sales.  They will return by dismissal.

Good Luck to our boys wrestling team traveling to Sargent for an 11:00 a.m. meet.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to Plainview.  The team is dismissed at 3:00 p.m.  JV boys will play 3 quarters beginning at 4:30 this afternoon.  Good Luck as they travel to play Wausa tomorrow for a 2:00 game. JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters.

Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Wood River tomorrow.  The meet begins at 10:00 a.m.

Freshmen attending Career Day @ NECC.  They will leave at 9:05 a.m. and plan to return by 1:45 p.m.

Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.

January calendar items are due in the office by next Tuesday, December 17^th.

This week  from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.

Cross Country Awards at EPS on Wednesday, December 18^th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

Mystery jars are back and today is the last day students have an opportunity to guess how many items are in each jar (table in the front hall). Please make sure students put their names on the paper and put their guess in the box, with the picture corresponding on the jar. Winners will be announced Monday/Tuesday next week! Winners get the items in the jar.  Good luck! May the odds be in your favor!

Menu:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Corn  Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad

Friday:  Tator Tot Casserole   Green Beans  Dinner Bun   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Today we add the tablets of stone, a symbol of the 10 commandments, to the Jesse tree.  God gave Moses the 10 commandments to tell us what he expects of us and how we are to honor God and respect our neighbor.

Happy Birthday to Benton T. celebrating his birthday today.

FFA meeting and Christmas supper this evening at 6:00 in the EPS Ag room.

Reminder to all:  Items for our Advent Ribbon Tree are due today and will be picked up Friday morning.  If you have not given a gift, you may do so until Friday before 8:10 a.m.  Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.

Our Penance service will be this morning at 9:15 for JH/HS students and approximately 10:30 for students in grades 3^rd through 6^th. Please take some time to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation and reflect on your sins as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.

Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team traveling to play Neligh-Oakdale for a 4:00 game.  “A” team will play the first game followed by a 10 minute running clock of “B” team.  They are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.

January calendar items are due in the office by next Tuesday, December 17^th.

This week  from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. selected drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.

Musical tryouts tonight beginning at 6:30.  Students are encouraged to try out for a part or sign up as a crew member.

Cross Country Awards will be held at EPS on Wednesday, December 18^th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

Mystery jars are back! Starting today and going until Friday, 12/13, students will have an opportunity to guess how many items are in each jar (table in the front hall). Please make sure students put their names on the paper and put their guess in the box, with the picture corresponding on the jar. Winners will be announced Monday/Tuesday next week! Winners get the items in the jar.  Good luck! May the odds be in your favor!

Menu:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Tri-Pattie  Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Thursday:  Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun    Mashed Potatoes/Gravy   Corn  Fruit   Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of Joseph, a multi-colored coat, is placed on the Jesse tree today.  Joseph gave food to God’s chosen people when there was a famine.  We remember him by his coat of many colors.

Confirmation class from 7-8:00 this evening in the St. Boniface Church basement.

Reminder to all:  Items for our Advent Ribbon Tree are due today and will be picked up Friday morning.  If you have not given a gift, you may do so until Friday before 8:10 a.m.  Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.

Our Penance service is scheduled for Thursday morning.  Please take some time to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation and reflect on your sins as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.

Congratulations to our varsity girls and boys basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.

This week  from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. selected drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.

Musical tryouts Thursday from 6:30 to ??? in school.  Students are encouraged to try out for a part or as a crew member.

Cross Country Awards will be held at EPS on Wednesday, December 18^th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

Mystery jars are back! Starting today and going until Friday, 12/13, students will have an opportunity to guess how many items are in each jar (table in the front hall). Please make sure students put their names on the paper and put their guess in the box, with the picture corresponding on the jar. Winners will be announced Monday/Tuesday next week! Winners get the items in the jar.  Good luck! May the odds be in your favor!

Menu:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun   Baked Fries  Baked Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun    Tri-Pattie  Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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The symbols added to the Jesse tree today are the tent and camel.  These remind us of Abraham, who was called by God to lead the chosen people through the desert to the chosen land..

Happy Birthday to Olivia K. celebrating her birthday today.

Elementary Advent Service this morning at 8:15 and JH/HS at 10:45.

If anyone knows where the hammer/screwdriver set from the office is would you please return it.  Thanks!

Reminder to all:  Items for our Advent Ribbon Tree are due this Wednesday and will be picked up Friday morning.  If you have not given a gift, you may do so until Friday before 8:10 a.m.  Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.

Our Penance service is scheduled for Thursday morning.  Please take some time to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation and reflect on your sins as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.

Good Luck to our JV and varsity  basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale in the EPS Gym this afternoon beginning at 5:00. JV girls will play 2 quarters with no JV boy’s game.  “A Salute to Veterans” tonight at the game with free admission to all veterans and the Elgin VFW Post #5816 will be collecting items for our veterans.  Poster in the front hall for items needed.

Speech team meeting in Mrs. Klein’s room Wednesday morning at 7:40.

CPR for Gavin, Jaylynn and our freshmen today from 10:50 a.m. until lunch in room 3.

This week  from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. selected drinks are $1 each at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.

Musical tryouts Thursday from 6:30 to ??? in school.  Students are encouraged to try out for a part or as a crew member.

Cross Country Awards will be held at EPS on Wednesday, December 18^th at 4:00 p.m. and should take about 20 minutes.

Menu:  Barbecues/Bun    Tator Tots   Mixed Vegetables  Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad

Tuesday:  Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun   Baked Fries  Baked Beans    Fruit  Milk  OR Chef Salad
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Today we add a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the Jesse tree.  This symbol reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to be the mother of God.  Because she said “yes” to God’s plan, she  became the mother of our Savior, Jesus.

Mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 8;15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Eleanor B. celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre last Friday.

Speech team meeting in Mrs. Klein’s room Wednesday morning at 7:40.

This week  from 3:15 until 3:30 p.m. we will be selling selected drinks for $1 per bottle at the pop machine.  No bubbl’r drinks.

Musical tryouts today from 4-6:00 p.m. and Thursday (December 12^th) from 6:30 to ??? in school.  We are doing a fun musical so students are encouraged to try out for a part or as a crew member.