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.

Menu: Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Twister Fries Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our girls basketball team as we begin subdistricts this evening at 7:30 at Niobrara vs. Plainview.
Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team traveling to play Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon. Game time is 4:00 p.m.
If we would host boys’ subdistricts next week the following is the cleanup schedule: 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
Bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow for Speech meet at Summerland.
Closing prayer will be in the front hall today at 3:35 p.m. and we will have a sendoff for our state wrestlers\
Students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend the Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference at Springfield, MO this summer, July 7-9. Steubenville is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens will encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, like Father Mike Schmitz, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens. Information was sent to parents via email and is also in the parish bulletin. Registration and a $100 deposit are due Tuesday, February 14th. We hope to see you all there!

Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Miss Zegar, Jovie V. and Cameron & Gavin K. who will celebrate their birthdays tomorrow.
We will have a 1:00 dismissal today with regular periods 1-5 meeting. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. for Pope John.
Congratulations to our students recognized on the Principal’s All Academic Team: Carter B., Linus B., Taylynne C., Paiton H., Cale K., Skyler M., Emma Lea R., Ashlynne C., Sam H., Brooklyn M. and Ellie R.
Good Luck to our speech team competing at Holy Family in Lindsay today.
Good Luck to our wrestlers competing at Districts in Pender today and tomorrow. They will leave at 10:30 this morning.
Good Luck to our boys’ “C” basketball team traveling to play Battle Creek. Game time is 6:00 p.m. and the team will leave at 4:30 p.m.
Dance practice tomorrow morning at 10:00 in our music room.
Gonzaga and Joshua House members—remember to work your shift this Sunday at the Elgin Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the KC Hall.
FFA Mtg./Supper on Monday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Ag Room.
Congratulations to our JV girls and boys and girls varsity basketball teams on their wins over Summerland yesterday.
EPPJ State Wrestling Items: ALL orders will be printed at the same time once the order deadline is closed. No late orders will be accepted!!! ALL ORDERS DUE TODAY BY 10 a.m. ROSTER AND STATE QUALIFIERS WILL APPEAR ON BACK! Orders will be taken to the school, once done, for pickup! GOOD LUCK WOLFPACK! stadiumsportsoneill.com/products/eppj-state-wrestling-2023
Students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend the Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference at Springfield, MO this summer, July 7-9. Steubenville is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens will encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, like Father Mike Schmitz, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens. Information was sent to parents via email and is also in the parish bulletin. Registration and a $100 deposit are due Tuesday, February 14th. We hope to see you all there!