Announcements Friday, February 27, 2026

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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.

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Announcements Thursday, February 26, 2026

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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 3rd 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.

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Announcements Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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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 3rd 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 2nd 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.

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Announcements Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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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 27th.  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 2nd 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

 

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Announcements Monday, February 23, 2026

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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 27th.  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.

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Announcements Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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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 7th grade on front left, juniors behind the 8th grade on front right and seniors behind the 5th grade.

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

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 27th.  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.

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Announcements Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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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 27th.  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 7th grade on front left, juniors behind the 8th grade on front right and seniors behind the 5th grade.

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

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Announcements Monday, February 16, 2026

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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 1st and Grady D. placing 3rd 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 27th.  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.

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Announcements Friday, February 13, 2026

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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 27th 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.

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Announcements Thursday, February 12, 2026

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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.

8th 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 27th 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.

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