Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Enchilada Casserole Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _______________________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Thomas S. who celebrated his birthday on Sunday and Camry K. who is celebrating hers today.
Water will be shut off today at 4:00 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to install new meters.
Congratulations to the 2023 Current Event Champion Juliana McNally! See Mrs. Grundmayer for your prize.
Congratulations to our wrestlers placing at SEM on Friday: Sam and Landyn placed 1st, Isaac 2nd, Grady 3rd and Jack 4th.
Student Council mtg. will be tomorrow morning at 7:40 a.m.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ and boys’ basketball teams traveling to play Riverside at Spalding. Team is dismissed at 12:15 p.m. and will eat at 11:45 a.m. Girls’ “A” team will play at 2:00, followed by 2 quarters of “B”, boy’s “A” and 2 quarters of “B”.
Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams as we travel to Stuart. JV boys are dismissed at 1:30 p.m. and varsity at 1:55 p.m. First game is at 4:00 p.m.
Speech students will not be attending the meet at Summerland this Saturday.
Musical auditions will be tomorrow and Thursday in the music room at 7:00 p.m.
Honor Roll pictures will be posted soon…please check the lists and if you see an error let Brenda know ASAP.
Pope John’s Student Council is hosting a Winter Formal Saturday, January 20 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the KC Hall. Doors will open at 7:45 p.m. This is for 9-12th graders. The cost to get in is $7.00 per person. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Menu: Chicken Fajitas w/Soft Shell Corn Cookies & Cream Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Enchilada Casserole Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist and National Honor Society Induction will be held this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JH girls and boys basketball teams traveling to play at Summerland. They are dismissed at 1:00. Girls’ “A” team will play the first game followed by “B” and the same for the boys.
Speech Team: Remember you must sign up for 2 practices per week with Mrs. Klein or Mrs. Grundmayer.
Honor Roll pictures will be posted soon…please check the lists and if you see an error let Brenda know ASAP.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas w/Soft Shell Corn Cookies & Cream Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Myles V. celebrating his birthday today.
Congratulations to Brooke Borer on receiving runner up recognition in the Spirit Catholic Radio Art Contest.
Congratulations to our wrestlers placing at meets Friday and Saturday. At Burwell on Friday Sam placed 2nd and Landyn 4th and at Summerland on Saturday Sam and Landyn placed 3rd and Grady 4th.
Good Luck to Elizabeth M. and Aiden K. attending the FFA District Leadership contest in Atkinson today.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Bloomfield on Saturday.
Speech Team: Remember you must sign up for 2 practices per week with Mrs. Klein or Mrs. Grundmayer.
All NHS members—reminder to dress up tomorrow for the induction Mass.
Honor Roll pictures will be posted soon…please check the lists and if you see an error let Brenda know ASAP.
“Champions for Coaches” Award Program. This program was recently launched by the NSAA and was designed to honor active coaches who go above and beyond for kids and the community. Students, administrators, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to nominate coaches that have made a significant impact in their school and community. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 22nd, 2024 and reviewed by an NSAA selection committee. One individual in each of the 24 sports and five activities sanctioned by the NSAA will be honored at halftime of the 6 p.m. Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal game on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Link for nomination form: nsaahome.org/nsaa-awards-partners/champions-for-coaches/

Friday, January 5, 2024

Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Burwell today beginning at 11:30 a.m. and tomorrow they compete in Summerland beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity girls and boys basketball teams hosting Bloomfield beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the EPS Gym.
CPP Youth Group will meet Sunday from 5-8:00 p.m.at Tintern.
Congratulations to our JH girls “B” basketball team on their win over St. Mary’s yesterday.
“Champions for Coaches” Award Program. This program was recently launched by the NSAA and was designed to honor active coaches who go above and beyond for kids and the community. Students, administrators, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to nominate coaches that have made a significant impact in their school and community. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 22nd, 2024 and reviewed by an NSAA selection committee. One individual in each of the 24 sports and five activities sanctioned by the NSAA will be honored at halftime of the 6 p.m. Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal game on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Link for nomination form: nsaahome.org/nsaa-awards-partners/champions-for-coaches/

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Menu: Chicken Strips Scalloped Potatoes Corn Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Mr. Rib/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Drueke and Clarence S. celebrating their birthdays today.
Good Luck to our JH and varsity girls basketball teams traveling to play St. Mary’s First game is at 4:45 this afternoon. JH “A” will play a full game and “B” will play 10 minute running clock. No JV game and varsity girls will start at 6:15 p.m. All are dismissed at 2:50 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Columbus today at 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their 1st place finish at the Madison Holiday Tournament with wins over Riverside and Madison and to our boys’ team on their 3rd place finish with a win over Lyons-Decatur NE.
“Champions for Coaches” Award Program. This program was recently launched by the NSAA and was designed to honor active coaches who go above and beyond for kids and the community. Students, administrators, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to nominate coaches that have made a significant impact in their school and community. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 22nd, 2024 and reviewed by an NSAA selection committee. One individual in each of the 24 sports and five activities sanctioned by the NSAA will be honored at halftime of the 6 p.m. Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal game on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Link for nomination form: nsaahome.org/nsaa-awards-partners/champions-for-coaches/

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Menu: Goulash Mixed Vegetables Bread Fruit Milk Chef Salad for teachers
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The symbol of the infant Jesus is added to the Jesse tree today. During these weeks of Advent, we have prepared our hearts for the birth of Jesus once again.
Happy Birthday to Molly M., Rhyan H., Hayley S., Jazmine M., Kaitey S., and Harper E. celebrating their birthdays over the holidays.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Good Luck to our basketball teams competing in the Madison Holiday Tournament. On December 28th the girls vs. Riverside at 11:00 a.m. and boys vs. Riverside at 12:30 p.m. Friday TBD
Trash carriers after lunch please remember to do your job on the day you were assigned as well as cardboard on Wednesdays.
All 8th-11th grade boys interested in football next year, please meet in the weight room at 1:00 p.m. today.
“Champions for Coaches” Award Program. This program was recently launched by the NSAA and was designed to honor active coaches who go above and beyond for kids and the community. Students, administrators, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to nominate coaches that have made a significant impact in their school and community. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 22nd, 2024 and reviewed by an NSAA selection committee. One individual in each of the 24 sports and five activities sanctioned by the NSAA will be honored at halftime of the 6 p.m. Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal game on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Link for nomination form: nsaahome.org/nsaa-awards-partners/champions-for-coaches/
Brenda Kuhlman Administrative Assistant Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School P O Box 179 Elgin, Nebraska 68636
May every sunrise hold more promise, every sunset hold more peace.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Menu: Bar-b-ques/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cooks Choice for Grade School NO Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Today we add the symbol of the shepherd. Like a shepherd leads his sheep, Jesus lights the way for us and leads his people home, to Him.
Happy Birthday to Quinn D. celebrating her birthday today.
Semester finals today P. 2,4,6 & 8.
8th period Ag students report to Mrs. Borer’s room for study hall from 2:00-2:50 p.m. before reporting to Ag at regular time.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Our Pope John and St. Boniface Christmas concert is this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Dress code: dresses, skirts, dress shirts, dress pants— NO jeans of any color. Also, no cell phones in the gym. All students should be listening to other students performing when they are not on stage. All are welcome to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a night of Christmas music.
Trash carriers after lunch please remember to do your job on the day you were assigned as well as cardboard on Wednesdays.
All 8th-11th grade boys interested in football next year, please meet in the weight room at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Menu: Deli Ham Sandwich w/WG Bun Sun Chips Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cooks Choice for Grade School NO Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The lily flower is added to the Jesse tree today. This reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to become the mother of Jesus. She is our mother too.
Semester finals today P. 1,3,5 and 7.
There will be a quick speech team meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday in Mrs. Klein’s room.
Pope John Advent Service this morning at 8:15 in the front hall.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Creighton yesterday.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Our Christmas concerts are tomorrow evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Dress code: dresses, skirts, dress shirts, dress pants— NO jeans of any color. Also, no cell phones in the gym. All students should be listening to other students performing when they are not on stage.
January calendar items due in the office today at noon
The gym is closed until our Christmas concert.

Monday, December 18, 2023

Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Deli Ham Sandwich w/WG Bun Sun Chips Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The symbol we add to the Jesse tree today is carpenter’s tools. They remind us of Joseph of Nazareth who was chosen to be the foster father of Jesus. He provided for the Holy Family by working as a carpenter.
There will be a quick speech team meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday in Mrs. Klein’s room.
St. Boniface Advent Service at 8:15 this morning in the library.
Good Luck to our basketball teams traveling to play Creighton this afternoon at 4:00.  Team is dismissed at 2:20 p.m.
Students are reminded to clean their lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Our Christmas concerts will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym. Dress code: dresses, skirts, dress shirts, dress pants— NO jeans of any color. Also, no cell phones in the gym. All students should be listening to other students performing when they are not on stage.
Congratulations to Dannyka S. placing 3rd, Sam H. placing 2nd and Grady D. 4 th at our EPPJ Wrestling Invites this past weekend.
Congratulations to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County on Saturday.
January calendar items due in the office on Tuesday at noon
The gym is closed until our Christmas concert.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Menu: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________
Today we remember the prophet Isaiah, who told us about the Messiah who was to come to save us. His symbol is a scroll and a lighted candle.
Happy Birthday to Sandi H. and Sydney N. celebrating their birthdays tomorrow and to Mrs. T. Borer and Leighton E. celebrating theirs on Sunday.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing in the EPPJ Invite beginning at 4:00 this afternoon and to our boys wrestling team competing tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. also in our EPPJ Invite.
Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to play Boyd County @ Spencer tomorrow. First game is at 1:30 p.m. with boys C-Team (2 8-min Q), 2:00 girls JV (3 Q), 3:30 boys JV (4 Q), 4:30 varsity girls & boys follow. Post Prom Soup Supper also will be held.
January calendar items due in the office on Tuesday at noon
The gym is closed until our Christmas concert.