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

 

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.

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.

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.

Menu: Chicken Nuggets   Mac & Cheese    Peas   Fruit    Milk  OR Salad Bar

Friday:  Beef & Bean Burrito   Vegetable Blend Rice    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week:   Throwback Thursday (wear clothes from any decade)

K-6th grade will celebrate the Eucharist at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Ellie S. and Boyd S. celebrating their birthdays today.

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.  

Seniors will be attending County Government Day this morning in Neligh.

Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team traveling to Battle Creek. The tri will begin at 5:00 this afternoon.
   5:00 p.m.   Battle Creek vs. Boone Central       6:00 EPPJ vs. Boone Central       EPPJ vs. Battle Creek

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 on October 2nd to the school office. 

Menu: Hamburger Steak    Seasoned Diced Potatoes   Carrots    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Thursday:  Chicken Nuggets   Mac & Cheese    Peas   Fruit    Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week:   Anything but a Backpack     Elementary-bring a stuffie

We will have a 1:00 dismissal today with periods 1-5.  Parent-Teacher conferences are this afternoon from 2:00-7:00 p.m.  

School photos are this morning beginning at 8:30 in the Theology room.  Be sure to have your packet and payment!

One Act practice at 6:45 this evening 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 on October 2nd to the school office. 

Menu: Waffle Sticks    Sausage Patty    Tri Tator’s   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Wednesday:  Hamburger Steak    Seasoned Diced Potatoes   Carrots    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week:   Twister Tuesday (mismatched clothing)

Happy Birthday to Diedrick K. celebrating his birthday today.

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

A reminder that school pictures are tomorrow morning.  Be sure to bring your packet with payment with you.

Congratulations to our JH football team on their win over Riverside and to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over N-V yesterday.

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 on October 2nd to the school office. 

Menu: Taco Burger w/WG Bun    Corn   Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Waffle Sticks    Sausage Patty    Tri Tator’s   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week:

Movie Monday (JH/HS)        Pajama Day (elementary)

Congratulations to Gavin K. and Elizabeth M. crowned our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen last night.

Congratulations to our football team on their OT win over CWC last Friday.

Good Luck to our JH football team traveling to play Riverside (Spalding) at 5:00 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams hosting N-V this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.  Student Council members will clean up following the games.

Confirmation class this evening at 7:45 in our Theology room.

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.

After announcements please send all students in 7-11th to the front hall for a picture.

The formal Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 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 on October 2nd to the school office. 

Menu: Pizza Burger w/ WG Bun    Tator Tots    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Monday:  Taco Burger w/WG Bun    Corn   Jell-O    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team travel to Albion for a 4:30 p.m. start.  They are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.

Good Luck to our football team hosting CWC at 7:00 this evening.  Francis and Isidore girls will clean up.

Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball team traveling to West Holt.  C/JV vs. WH 3:00 p.m.
     EPPJ vs. WH  3:00 p.m.     EPPJ vs. Plainview 4:00 p.m.    WH vs. Plainview 5:00 p.m.

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Nebraska Christian yesterday.

October calendar items are due in the office by noon on Friday, September 25th.

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.

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 on October 2nd to the school office. 

Menu: Creamed Chicken over Biscuits    Mixed Vegetables    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Friday:  Pizza Burger w/ WG Bun    Tator Tots    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.

Juniors and seniors will not be attending the College Fair in Norfolk this morning. 

October calendar items are due in the office by noon on Friday, September 25th.

Please check your email for the homecoming ballot.  Voting will close today at 3:30 p.m.

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 on October 2nd to the school office.