Students at Pope John XXIII and St. Boniface Catholic Schools participated in the collection of Christmas gifts for the needy of Antelope County. The gifts were delivered to Antelope County Social Services on Thursday for distribution. St. Boniface and St. Bonaventure Parishes also took part in the appeal for gifts.
At a special National Honor Society Induction Ceremony held during school mass on Friday, December 1st, three new members were welcomed into the Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School Chapter. New members include Senior Nickol Payne and Juniors Maddie Schrage and Lauren Seier. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established […]
Pope John students recently concluded another successful year of grocery certificate sales. Students sold $116,325 worth of grocery certificates to four area grocery stores. The participating stores were Thriftway in Neligh/Tilden, Dean’s Market in Elgin, Ewing Family Foods and Rae Valley Market in Petersburg. The fundraiser allowed students to donate $12, 678. 50 to the […]
1,441 students from 99 Nebraska high schools participated in the 28th annual UNL Math Day on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, on the UNL campus. This event is designed to spark high school students’ interest in math, to encourage them to pursue a career in mathematics or the mathematical sciences, and to recognize outstanding mathematical ability. […]
Members of the student group, Isidore House, at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic in Elgin recently completed a service project that involved collecting treats and money to purchase candy for United States troops stationed in Afghanistan, Japan, Turkey, and Qatar. The group was able to send a total of five boxes of candy. Peggy […]
As a parent, you know the importance of making an informed decision. It is not uncommon for you to talk with your neighbors, friends and family about the pros and cons of any choice. Why not talk about your Catholic school experience as well? Parents are a key part of a Catholic school’s marketing plan. […]
Although, September isn’t usually the month when most high school seniors are making college scholarship decisions, three Pope John XXIII Central Catholic seniors find themselves making school history with multiple full-tuition offers already. Logan Henn, son of Denis and Jan Henn, Sydney Kerkman, daughter of Steve and Becky Kerkman and Marie Meis, daughter of Jim […]
Six Pope John XXIII high school students and one faculty member were mandated as lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Wednesday night, September 6th at a special 7:00 pm Mass. Archbishop Lucas along with many area priests conducted the Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk.The Archbishop thanked the candidates for their willingness to serve both their […]
‘ Wednesday: Stromboli Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad Thursday: Bar-b-qued Pork/Bun Macaroni Salad Baked Beans Rice Krispy Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad Friday: Chicken Casserole Peas Blueberry Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad Lunch Order: 12, 11, 10,9,8,7 Welcome to the 2017-18 school year. We would like to […]
On Wednesday morning, St. Boniface Elementary School in Elgin said goodbye to its’ class of 13 sixth-graders. The event was celebrated during Mass at St. Boniface Church and was followed by a reception for the graduates. St. Boniface Principal, Betty Getzfred and sixth-grade teacher Scott Becker presented the graduates with their certificates. Two students were […]