Announcements Thursday, October 15, 2026

Menu:  Pepperoni Calzone   Lettuce Salad    Choice of Dressing    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Friday:  Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun   Waffle Potato Fries   California Blend  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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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 this afternoon at Neligh.  They are dismissed
at 1:25 p.m. The meet begins at 3:00 p.m. for girls and 3:45 for boys.

Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Laurel-Concord-Coleridge this afternoon at 5:30 in the St. Boniface Gym.  Parents will be recognized before varsity warmups.  9-12th boys will clean up after.

Joshua and Gonzaga girls will clean up after the football game tomorrow.

A reminder that cell phones belong in your locker and not in bookbags or pockets.

One Act sweatshirts are—you may pick them up when you pay $30.

Announcements Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

Thursday:  Pepperoni Calzone   Lettuce Salad    Choice of Dressing    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kalvelage celebrating her birthday today.

We will have a 1:00 dismissal today and periods 1-8 will meet on the shortened schedule.  EPS also has an early dismissal.

Seniors are hosting Blood Drive today from 9:00-3:00 in the KC Hall.

No One Act practice this evening.

Students are reminded they should not be traveling the street north of the school when parents are picking up students.  Yesterday we had several driving west on the street as students were being picked up or crossing the street.

A reminder that cell phones belong in your locker and not in bookbags or pockets.

One Act sweatshirts are—you may pick them up when you pay $30.


Announcements Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Menu:  Tator-Tot Casserole    Green Beans   Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Wednesday:  Corndog   Smile Fries   Baked Beans   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Today is the end of our 1st quarter.

DARE will be held this afternoon at 1:50 p.m. until 2:25 p.m.

One Act practice at 6:45 this evening.

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

Students are reminded they should not be traveling the street north of the school when parents are picking up students.  Yesterday we had several driving west on the street as students were being picked up or crossing the street.

 

Please ask all students wearing pink to the front hall for a picture right after announcements/prayer

Announcements Monday, October 12, 2026

Menu:  Bar-b-que Mr. Rib on WG Bun    Scalloped Potatoes   Corn   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Tator-Tot Casserole    Green Beans   Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Confirmation class this evening at 7:45 at Pope John.

Good Luck to our JH football team as we host Archangels Catholic this afternoon at 4:00.

Good Luck to our JV volleyball team traveling to play Summerland.
   6:00 p.m.  EPPJ vs. Battle Creek in Aux Gym         7:00 p.m.  EPPJ vs. Summerland Main Gym

Congratulations to our football team on their win over Palmer on Friday.

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over McCool Junction on Saturday and to the JH team on their win over NG/SE also on Saturday.

6th, 7th and 8th students should have chrome books for Art class today.


 

Announcements Friday, October 9, 2026

Menu:  Stuff Crust Pepperoni Pizza   Lettuce Salad   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Monday:  Bar-b-que Mr. Rib on WG Bun    Scalloped Potatoes   Corn   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Parker B. and Wyatt E celebrating their birthdays today and to Mr. Fernandez and Faith B. celebrating theirs on Sunday.

Good Luck to our football team traveling to play Palmer at 7:00 tonight.  They are dismissed at 3:15 p.m.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team competing at Riverside (Cedar Rapids).  Our first game is with Ord at
10:45 a.m.

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team traveling to Thayer Central (Hebron). 
EPPJ vs. McCool-Junction 11:15     EPPJ vs. Milford 12:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our JH and high school cross-country members placing at NVC yesterday:  Brayden B.-24th, Carter L.-16th, Matthew K. 7th and Samantha S. 6th.

Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over St. Edward/Newman Grove yesterday.

JH students-remember to return your permission slips and money for the Choral Clinic to the office before leaving school this Friday.  Brayden, Carter, Kate, Mikahah, Jacob, and Myles.

The Riverside FBLA is doing a farmers market on Saturday in Cedar Rapids from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for anyone who might be attending the JH volleyball tournament.

Announcements Thursday, October 8, 2026

Menu:  Popcorn Chicken   Mashed Potatoes   Brown Gravy    Corn    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Friday:  Stuff Crust Pepperoni Pizza   Lettuce Salad   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8;15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team competing the NVC meet in Ainsworth today.  They are excused at 12:30 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our C and JV V-ball teams traveling to St. Edward.  First game is at 5:30 p.m.

JH students-remember to return your permission slips and money for the Choral Clinic to the office before leaving school this Friday.

The Riverside FBLA is doing a farmers market on Saturday in Cedar Rapids from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for anyone who might be attending the JH volleyball tournament.

Announcements Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Menu:  Meatballs    Cheesy Hashbrowns    Green Beans    Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Thursday:  Popcorn Chicken   Mashed Potatoes   Brown Gravy    Corn    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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The first quarter ends next week, Tuesday, October 13.  Check your grades on Sycamore and ask your teacher if you are missing any assignments.  Be sure you are doing your best work – It’s God’s will.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting Riverside this afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym.  Team is dismissed at 1:15 p.m.  “B” team will play the first game followed by “A”.

One Act practice at 6:45 this evening in the gym.

DARE for 6th graders will meet this afternoon from 1:50-2:35 in Mrs. Drueke’s room.

Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Archangels Catholic yesterday.

JH students-remember to return your permission slips and money for the Choral Clinic to the office before leaving school this Friday.

The Riverside FBLA is doing a farmers market on Saturday in Cedar Rapids from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for anyone who might be attending the JH volleyball tournament.

Elementary

Absent
Stella F.-ex.
Tucker M.-ex. (coming later)

Tard

Early Dismissal
Max B.-leaving @ 9:40 a.m. & will return after lunch

JH/HS

Absent
Harmon B.-ex.
Josie R.-ex.

Tardy

Early Dismissal
Emery B.-leaving @ 9:40 a.m. & will return after lunch

 

Announcements Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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

Wednesday:  Meatballs    Cheesy Hashbrowns    Green Beans    Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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The first quarter ends next week, Tuesday, October 13.  Check your grades on Sycamore and ask your teacher if you are missing any assignments.  Be sure you are doing your best work – It’s God’s will.

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team hosting a tri this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. 
    5:00 p.m.    EPPJ vs. St. Mary’s    6:15  St. Mary’s vs. Archangels Catholic   7:30 p.m.  EPPJ vs. Archangels Cath.

Congratulations to our JH “C” and “B” volleyball teams on their wins over CWC yesterday.

No JH football practice today.

Mrs. Olson will not be coming today.

Announcements Monday, October 5, 2026

Menu: Pulled Pork on W/G Bun     Potato Rings    Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Chicken Alfredo     Broccoli   Garlic Bread   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting CWC at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym and our
JH football team also hosting CWC at 4:00 this afternoon.  JH girls will clean up the gym after the game.

One Act practice today at 6:45 p.m. in the gym.

One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each.  You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them.  The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close today at 10:00 a.m.

Announcements Friday, October 2, 2026

Menu: Beef & Bean Burrito   Vegetable Blend Rice    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Monday:  Pulled Pork on W/G Bun     Potato Rings    Carrots   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week:   Spirit Day

7-12th students will attend the Communion Service at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.  Please fill in the front as the elementary will not be attending.

Happy Birthday to James L. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.

Student Council members please meet at the KC Hall at 10:00 tomorrow morning to set up for the dance.

Jr. Right to Life members, remember that our Respect Life Mass and Life Chain are on Sunday, starting at 10:00. Mass jobs were posted on your lockers.  You may sit with your families at Mass wherever you want, unless you have a reading and want to sit closer to the front.  Please wear your Right to Life shirts (if you have them) and nice pants or skirts. 

Pep Rally this afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym.

Seniors are reminded to turn in their Theology papers to the office by noon.

Good Luck to our football team hosting Central Valley this evening at 7:00. 

Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at Battle Creek this morning at 11:00.  They are dismissed
at 8:45.

One Act practice Monday at 6:45 p.m. in the gym.

One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each.  You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them.  The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.

The formal Homecoming dance will be held this Saturday 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. If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office.  It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator.  Guests must be under the age of 21.  Permission forms are due to the school office today.