Menu: Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Tator Tots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to Eliza, Jack, Brooklyn, Linus, Matthew, Cale, Skyler & Emma competing at State Speech in Kearney today.
Happy Birthday to Sister Pat, Abby & Trista H. celebrating birthdays tomorrow & Jacksyn S. and Isaac H. who will celebrate Sunday.
Students being picked up after school on the north side of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
St. Boniface Confirmation class will be Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Musical practice tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 12:45 p.m.
Congratulations to our students who placed in the top 10 in their respective tests in the NECC Scholastic Day competition! 10th – Paiton H. in Plant Science, Eliza B. in Geometry, 9th – Skyler M. in Chemistry, Emma Lea R. in Public Speaking, Eliza B. in General Science 8th – Cale K. in Spanish II 7th – Linus B. in Trigonometry 5th – Samuel H. in Algebra II 3rd – Linus B. in American History 2nd – Jack B. in World History 1st – Emma M. in Intro to Psychology
Jrs/Srs.-turn in money for prom meal before leaving today & sign up for t-shirt size and return the pink date form. Cost is $11 per meal.
*HELP WANTED: * Pope John is accepting bids for lawn care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer, so someone new is needed! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by Friday, March 25th. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
QUEST weekend at Tintern Retreat Center next Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 for *all high schoolers*, since some missed during the years of Covid. Given by a team of youth and adults and is an exciting mixture of fun and faith. Cost is $45 ($10 non-refundable fee). Application forms in the office and need to be sent as soon as possible to Chelsea (Eischeid) Preister. Facebook page: Quest-Northeast NE and you can view the Quest video on YouTube at link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3M_z4M7hZU

Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Poke Cake Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Brooklyn M. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our students competing online in the NECC Scholastic Contest today.
Ag students will remain here for class today and tomorrow due to a scheduling at EPS.
Dance awards program at 4:00 this afternoon in our library.
TEC Week begins this Saturday through Monday at Glad tidings Bible Camp near Bloomfield. Another weekend will be held at Tintern July 15-17th. If you would like to attend this weekend, please pick up a form in the office ASAP. Forms for the July weekend are also available in the office.
Juniors and seniors need to turn in money for the prom meal before leaving school this Friday. Cost is $11 per meal. Also please sign up for t-shirt size and pink date form.
Dance girls—return OLD and NEW uniform tops Mrs. Tisthammer by Friday, March 18th.
Track meeting today after school in Mr. Koeppe’s room.
Congratulations to more FFA students qualifying for state in various events this week already! *Agriscience Fair*: In the Social Science Division: Kayton and Kydnal, In the Animal Science Division: Jarek and Trey, in the Food Processing System: Keyera, and also in the Social Science Division: Sharon. In Natural Resources: Dylon L., Myles, Blake and Steven will represent Elgin FFA at State. In Agronomy: Collin, Gage, Austin G. and Kellan will represent Elgin FFA at State. Selected for Courtesy Corp were: Chloe, Natalie B., Austin H., and Landon. The Elgin FFA Chapter also placed 3rd overall in the state for the “I Believe in the Future of Ag” campaign. Through raising funds (thanks supporters!) and completing tasks on the FFA Foundation’s app., the chapter earned 3rd! Ten members will be attending a special forum/supper during the state convention and then be recognized on stage during the Thursday evening session. Great job FFA members!
*HELP WANTED: * Pope John is accepting bids for lawn care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer, so someone new is needed! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
* $10 Comfy Day tomorrow *- *GO GREEN* for St. Patrick’s Day or Go Comfy! Mrs. Schumacher’s special treat this month is that students may wear *LONG SHORT*S *(like basketball shorts)*. Shorts must be longer than your fingers when arms are hanging at your side. **St. Bon kiddos please bring sweats for recess!*
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by Friday, March 25th. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
We will have a blessing Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the front hall for our students competing in State Speech on Friday in Kearney. All PJ students and faculty should meet in the front hall.

Menu: Hot Ham & Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chili Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 8,7,12,11,10,9 ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Henn celebrating her birthday today.
Juniors and seniors need to turn in their money for the prom meal by Friday, March 18th. Cost is $11 per meal.
Musical practice at 4:00 this afternoon.
Dance girls—return OLD and NEW uniform tops Mrs. Tisthammer by Friday, March 18th.
Boys JV basketball players will turn in uniforms after school today. Those interested in golf should meet in Mr. Ostransky’s room before turning in jerseys.
Track meeting Wednesday after school in Mr. Koeppe’s room.
Varsity boys’ basketball will check in uniforms on Tuesday, March 15th after school.
District CDE today at Sargent: Kellan, Sam, Hudson, Sharon, Carter, Taylynne, Paiton, Cale and Skyler
Babysitters are needed for the St. Boniface Church Auction on Saturday, March 19th in the afternoon & early evening. Families will contact the school for babysitter contact information, but you will babysit in their home. Please sign up in the office before leaving school today.
* HELP WANTED: Lawn Care!* Pope John is accepting bids for lawn care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer, so someone new is needed! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season!
* $10 Comfy Day is this Thursday, March 17 *- *GO GREEN* for St. Patrick’s Day or Go Comfy! Mrs. Schumacher’s special treat this month is that students may wear *LONG SHORT*S *(like basketball shorts)*. Shorts must be longer than your fingers when arms are hanging at your side. **St. Bon kiddos please bring sweats for recess!*
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money into the office by Friday, March 25th. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.

Menu: Fish Wedge Tri-Pattie Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Ash Wednesday all school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Lloyd M. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Babysitters are needed for the St. Boniface Church Auction on Saturday, March 19th in the afternoon & early evening. Families will contact the school for babysitter contact information, but you will babysit in their home. Please sign up in the front office by Monday, March 14.
Speech members will leave at 6:20 a.m. tomorrow for districts.
JR/SR must sign up for prom in the front office by this *FRIDAY, March 4.* We need to know for a meal count. Cost of the meals will be determined.
Pep Rally Friday in the St. Boniface Gym at 2:45 p.m. for our boys’ basketball team heading to state.

Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun Tri-Pattie Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Green Beans Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 9,8,7,12,11,10 ___________________________________________________________________________
No Classes for St. Boniface – teacher in-service. Lunch 11:47-12:20, P. 5 12:20-1:07 followed by regular schedule.
Happy Birthday to Quinn H. and Brecken C. who are celebrating their birthdays today.
Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on their win over Maywood-Hays Center last Saturday. They will now play at state next week. Game times to be determined. No tickets will be sold at the venues and no printed or paper tickets allowed. Tickets can be purchased Tuesday, March 1st after the brackets have been released.
Here is the link to order state basketball shirts. Due to the short turnaround Tuesday March 1st at 8:00 is the cut off for ordering. eppj-state-boys-basketball.itemorder.com/
On Friday, February 25th the team found much success at the Lutheran High Northeast Screaming Eagle Speech Invitational. The Crusaders were runner-up in team sweepstakes, taking 10 entries to finals. Earning medals were as follows: Emma Lea R. was poetry champion! Jack B. earned 2nd in humorous prose, and 4th in duet acting with his partner in crime, Matthew D. Eliza B. placed 4th in her debut of persuasive speaking and Skyler M. brought home 4th in entertainment. Linus B. had a trend of 3’s…3rd in serious prose, extemporaneous speaking and OID with his group members Cale K., Brooklyn M., and Emma M. Also earning medals in OID were 5th place group Kaylee R., Emma Lea R., Ellie R., Skyler M., and Taylynne C., and 6th place group Olivia K., Kaitey S., Eliza B., Juliana M., and Natalie B.
All speech team members please report to the front hall at 9:00 this morning for a group picture.
Babysitters are needed for the St. Boniface Church Auction on Saturday, March 19th in the afternoon & early evening. Families will contact the school for babysitter contact information, but you will babysit in their home. Please sign up in the front office by Friday, March 14.
Mrs. Bartak’s 1st and 3rd period classes please report to Mrs. L. Borer’s classroom.
All community bake sale on Fat Tuesday tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the front hall sponsored by our NHS. Proceeds will be given to assist the Clausen family of Pierce. Their three children died in a house fire last month as well as losing their home and belongings.
Elgin KC’s Fat Tuesday Fish Fry will be Tuesday, March 1st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. serving Fish, Brew City Fries, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Salads & Desserts. Thank you for your support of the Knights and their endless good works!