Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mini Pizzas Corn Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Quinn H. and Brecken C. celebrating their birthdays today.
Good Luck to our JH Quiz Bowl team competing at Neligh today at ESU: Amelia, Cameron, Gavin, Brooke & Joseph.
All District Speech Competitors: You MUST sign up for practice time on Sunday, March 5th. (Times begin at 4:00 p.m.) Remember, *IF* you are attending Youth Group you need to keep those times in mind.
We will have a pep rally this afternoon at 3:00 in the St. Boniface Gym for our girls’ basketball team. Eliza, Kaitey, and Olivia are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. to help with the pep rally today. The game will be broadcast on KBRX 102.9.
**There will be a fan/student bus going to Lincoln on Wednesday to cheer on the Lady Wolfpack. Wolfpack students in grades 7-12 interested in riding need to *sign up in the school office & pay $5 by noon today to ride*. There must be at least 25 for the bus to make the trip. Tickets for the basketball game must be purchased online separately.
High School Youth Group will be held once again for 9-12th graders this Sunday, March 5th for new or returning students. Either way, just show up from 5-8:00 p.m. at Tintern Retreat Center and enjoy Sunday Mass and a meal. The topic this time is “Relational Prayer”. If you have questions, please contact bkerkman@cppnebraska.org
MEETING CHANGE: We are rescheduling the track meeting to TUESDAY, MARCH 7th, after school in Mrs. Moser’s room for all students interested in going out.
Emily Borer will be here today after lunch for anyone wanting to rent a tux through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. She will need a $40 deposit-cash or a check made out to Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. Renters are responsible for picking up the tux in Norfolk 2-3 days prior to prom but Emily will return them on Monday, March 27th if they are brought to the office by 8:30 a.m.
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to the upcoming TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. This intergenerational movement helps youth transition into young adulthood. TEC draws participants into the heart of the Catholic faith: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (His passion, death, and resurrection) lived out in the Church while also reflecting on the person of Christ and who He is in their lives, and experience meaningful relationships with others. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043.

Menu: Macaroni & Cheese Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Calzone Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________________________
We will have a 1:00 dismissal and use the early dismissal schedule. Mrs. Klein’s classes should report to room 3 for class today. Senior Theology should report to the office.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Tharnish who celebrated his birthday yesterday.
Good Luck to our girls’ basketball team competing in district finals this evening with Maywood-Hayes Center. The game will be held at Kearney Catholic at 6:00 p.m. and will be on 97.5 KEXL and kexl.com. To stream, click the 97.5 icon, click “listen live,” and click the play arrow.
Good Luck to our speech members competing at Lutheran High Northeast today.
There will be a meeting for *non-basketball players* interested in going out for track this year in Mrs. Moser’s room Tuesday after school.
FFA members are reminded that district contests #1 are Monday, February 27 at NECC in Norfolk. Bus leaves EPS at 7:15 a.m. Wear official dress and lunch tickets will be given to everyone for lunch at the NECC cafeteria. Should be back to Elgin around 3:45-4:00.
If any boys ages 15-18 are interested in playing Legion baseball, there will be a meeting this Friday night at 7:00 in the Neligh Fire Hall. For more information/questions please call Ben Zegers at 402.540.0488
Emily Borer will here on Tuesday, February 28th after lunch for anyone wanting to rent a tux through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. She will need a $40 deposit-cash or check made out to Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. Renters are responsible for picking up the tux in Norfolk 2-3 days prior to prom but Emily will return them on Monday, March 27th if they are brought to the office by 8:30 a.m.
No chocolate milk until Monday.
Sunday-all speech members must be report to the school by 5:00 p.m. to set up for parents’ night beginning at 6:00.
Mrs. Schwartz announces National FFA Week activities: *Friday* – Ice Cream Day. Winners of coloring contest and ‘calve’ guess will be announced
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to the upcoming TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. This intergenerational movement helps youth transition into young adulthood. TEC draws participants into the heart of the Catholic faith: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (His passion, death, and resurrection) lived out in the Church while also reflecting on the person of Christ and who He is in their lives, and experience meaningful relationships with others. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043.
Winners of the FFA Coloring Contest: St. Boniface: Preschool – Emersyn H. Kindergarten – Henry L. 1st – Jaxon H. 2nd – Anton S. 3rd – Aubrey S. 4th – Harper C. 5th – All of them! 6th – Sara H. Winners of the “Who’s Calve is Who’s” Correct Answers were 1 – Carter, 2 – Taylynne, 3 – Jack, 4 – Ethan, 5 – Sam, 6 – Cale, 7 -Keyera, 8- Baylee, 9- Mrs. Schwartz No one at PJ or St. Boniface guessed every calf correctly. The closest three guesses that were drawn were: Ellie R., Michael S. and Linus B. FFA kids will be delivering your prizes sometime today or next Tuesday! Thanks for participating this week and enjoy your ice cream today!

Menu: Chicken Noodle Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Friday: Macaroni & Cheese Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________ We will use the late start schedule today.
Good Luck to our boys’ basketball as we host Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family in subdistricts tonight at 6:30 in the St. Boniface Gym. *The southeast gym door will be locked. All players, managers, coaches and fans must enter through the north main doors. Only the MAIN ENTRANCE CAN BE USED TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE GYM. *No standing on/near the end lines. Wolfpack student seating will be on the stage for today’s game. Use the MAIN ENTRY only. The side doors will be locked. No playing in the lobby, walk on the sidelines, no running and sitting with your parents is preferred
The bus will leave for the LHNE speech meet at 6:30 a.m. Friday.
FFA members are reminded that district contests #1 are Monday, February 27 at NECC in Norfolk. Bus leaves EPS at 7:15 a.m. Wear official dress. Lunch tickets will be given to everyone for lunch at the NECC cafeteria. Should be back to Elgin around 3:45-4:00 p.m.
If any boys ages 15-18 are interested in playing Legion baseball, there will be a meeting this Friday night at 7:00 in the Neligh Fire Hall. For more information/questions please call Ben Zegers at 402.540.0488
Emily Borer will be at school on Tuesday, February 28th after lunch to provide an opportunity for anyone wanting to rent a tux through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. She will need a $40 deposit-cash or check made out to Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. Renters are responsible for picking up the tux in Norfolk 2-3 days prior to prom but Emily will return them on Monday, March 27th if they are brought to the office by 8:30 a.m.
March calendar items are due in the office by noon today.
Sunday-all speech members must be report to the school by 5:00 p.m. to set up for parents night.
Mrs. Schwartz announces National FFA Week activities: *Thursday* – Teacher Appreciation Day *Friday* – Ice Cream Day. Winners of coloring contest and ‘calve’ guess will be announced
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to the upcoming TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. This intergenerational movement helps youth transition into young adulthood. TEC draws participants into the heart of the Catholic faith: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (His passion, death, and resurrection) lived out in the Church while also reflecting on the person of Christ and who He is in their lives, and experience meaningful relationships with others. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043.

*Pope John *Absent Harlie T.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal Brayden B.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m. Natalie B.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m. Dylon P.-leaving @ 2:45 p.m.
*St. Boniface*
Absent Parker B.-ex. Jack S.-ex. (coming) Cole N.-ex. Reid K.-ex. (coming) Sage S.-ex. (coming) Benton T.-ex. Chloe K.-ex. (coming)
Tardy
Early Dismissal

Menu: Deli Ham Sandwich/WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Fish Square/Bun Mashed Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________________________
JH students will be attending their retreat at Tintern today. Lifetime Activities report to Mrs. Klein’s room. Bring a pen/pencil.
Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team playing Neligh-Oakdale in subdistricts tonight at 6:15 in the St. Boniface Gym. Riverside vs. Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family will follow at 7:30.
March calendar items are due in the office by noon on Thursday.
Mrs. Schwartz announces National FFA Week activities: *Tuesday* – Who’s Calve is Who’s? – Don’t skip leg day! Pictures of the chapter officers’ “calves” will be posted by each school’s office. Form will be available to match picture with officer. *Wednesday* – FFA Day! Wear FFA T-shirts *Thursday* – Teacher Appreciation Day *Friday* – Ice Cream Day. Winners of coloring contest and ‘calve’ guess will be announced
Today for FFA Week there are pictures posted outside of both PJ and EPS high school offices. Guess the picture to match the FFA officer. There will be a drawing for correct answers later this week for a chance to win a prize! FFA Prizes are the Best so come and Guess!
Elgin Public Schools has revised their cell phone use rules and students must keep cell phones in their lockers all day. PJ students with classes at EPS must now keep their cell phones in their POPE JOHN *lockers *- you should not take it with you to EPS.
This week for boy’s subdistrict basketball we are hosting the games. Please read info below. Clean up for the games (make plans to be there) All girls in grades 9-12 will clean up today and National Honor Society will clean up on Thursday, February 23rd
*The southeast gym door will be locked. All players, managers, coaches and fans must enter through the north main doors. Only the MAIN ENTRANCE CAN BE USED TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE GYM. *No standing on/near the end lines. Seating will be available on the stage for today’s game. **PJ students: Use the MAIN ENTRY only. The side doors will be locked. **SB students: No playing in the lobby. Walk on the sidelines – No running. Sitting with your parents is preferred

Menu: Meatball Sub Twister Fries Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Kami C. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Schedule with late start: P. 1 and 2 follow the late start schedule, lunch at 11:45 a.m., P. 4 12:15 p.m., P. 5 1:00 p.m., etc.
SB no classes today and PJ/SB no classes tomorrow for faculty in-service and no classes on Friday.
Good Luck to our speech team competing in NVC Speech at Summerland today.
Mrs. Klein’s classes will report to Mrs. Grundmayer’s room for classes today.
Good Luck to Carter B. and Sam H. competing at State Wrestling the next few days.
Good Luck to our dance team competing at State Dance in Grand Island on Friday.
Good Luck to our JH “A” team and varsity boys basketball teams hosting Mary’s on Friday in the EPS Gym. First game is at 4:45 p.m.
Next week for boy’s subdistrict basketball, the southeast gym door at Pope John will be locked. All players, managers, coaches, and fans must enter through the north main doors of the gym. Clean up for the games is as follows: Student Council will clean up on Monday, February 20th All girls in grades 9-12 will clean up on Tuesday, February 21st National Honor Society will clean up on Thursday, February 23rd
Congratulations to our girls basketball team on their win over Plainview yesterday. They play Boyd County tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., in Niobrara.
Congratulations to our JH boys “B’ basketball team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.