— Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Banana Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ The symbol of a rose is added to the Jesse tree today. It is a sign of Isaiah’s prophecy “…that a desert shall bloom as the rose at the coming of the Lord.”
Happy Birthday to Matthew K. and Ashtyn M. who are celebrating today.
Advent Wreath service P. 5 today.
Congratulations to our JV girls’ and boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre on Friday.
Congratulations to the following Wolfpack wrestlers on placing at the Howells-Dodge Tournament on Saturday: Samuel H. – 4th, Thomas W. – 4th , River R. – 4th , Dylon P. – 5th, Kali D. – 3rd , Isabella S. – 3rd and Kadence D. – 5th.
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.
Menu: Mini Pizzas Corn Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
The symbols added to the Jesse tree today are tent and camel. These remind us of Abraham, who was called by God to lead the chosen people through the desert to the chosen land.
All School Mass celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Niobrara-Verdigre. Girls varsity and then JV will play in the St. Boniface Gym beginning at 6:00 p.m. with 3 quarters of JV girls. Boys JV and then varsity will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the EPS Gym. JV boys will play 2 quarters. Joshua House members will clean up.
Congratulations to our varsity boys basketball team on their win over Riverside yesterday.
Menu: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Mini Pizzas Corn Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Today we add the symbol of Noah to the Jesse tree. The ark reminds us that life was preserved during the great flood because Noah built the ark and followed Gods directions.
Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams as they travel to play Riverside at Cedar Rapids today. JV boys will play 3 quarters beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity. Students are dismissed at 2:35 and leave at 2:45 p.m. You must have a ticket to get into the games. Games will be streamed on Striv @ striv.tv/riverside.
Congratulations to the following one act members receiving honors at districts yesterday: Linus, Matthew, Samuel, Trista, Cale Skyler M., Kaylee, Skylar R., Natalie R. & Ally.
Menu: Rotini & Ham Casserole Peas Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Symbols of an apple and serpent are added to the Jesse tree today. These remind us of Adam and Eve. Because of their sin, evil entered the world.
St. Boniface Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our one act team and coaches as they perform at districts in Leigh today at 4:30 p.m. Cast and crew will be dismissed after lunch and leave at 3:00 this afternoon.
Thursday’s high school basketball games will be streamed on Striv @ striv.tv/riverside.
Menu: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Rotini & Ham Casserole Peas Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is that of the land, water, and plant life. It reminds us of creation of the earth and all forms of life.
Congratulations to Wolfpack Volleyball players receiving post season honors: Norfolk Daily News: 2nd Team: Allyson S. Honorable Mention: Taylynne C., Kirsten K. and Lexi B. Omaha World Herald All State: Honorable Mention: Allyson S., Lexi B., Taylynne C., Kirsten K. and Ashlynne C.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team as they compete in Battle Creek at 3:30 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as they travel to play HHS-LHF at 4:00 this afternoon in Lindsay. Team members are dismissed at 2:00 and will leave at 2:15 p.m. “B” team will play the first game. Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
Due to fluid situation with Covid guidelines and the restrictions on concession stands, as of now, there will NOT be a Winter Sports parent work list, Emily will contact volunteers as needed on a game to game basis. Thank you.
Wolfpack wrestling shirts and sweatshirt order forms are in the office. Orders are due today at noon with payment. Orders will be picked up after lunch. (Spelling has been corrected on actual shirt)
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.
Menu: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ The symbol of Jesse, a branched tree, is placed on the Jesse tree today to remind us that Jesus came from the house and family of Jesse.
Advent Wreath Service P. 5 today in the front hall.
Due to fluid situation with Covid guidelines and the restrictions on concession stands, as of now, there will NOT be a Winter Sports parent work list, Emily will contact volunteers as needed on a game to game basis. Thank you.
Wolfpack wrestling shirts and sweatshirt order forms are in the office. Orders are due tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon with payment. Orders will be picked up after lunch. (Spelling has been corrected on actual shirt)
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team as they compete at Neligh-Oakdale today at 5:00.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Madison today at 4:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym. The “A” team will play the first game followed by the “B” team. Covid guidelines will be enforced. Student Council members will clean up after games.
Winter sports pictures at 3:45 this afternoon @ EPS.
One Act performance this afternoon at 2:00 today in the St. Boniface Gym. Cast and crew will switch lunches with the JH (12:15 p.m.) and report to the gym.
Menu: Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Our all school Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Wishing all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Schedule for today: JH will eat at 11:15 a.m. and report to 5th period HS will eat at 11:45 a.m. & report to 5th period Leave @ 12:30 p.m. for trip to Norfolk St. Boniface schedule K-2 will eat at 12:15 p.m. Pre K, 3-6th at 12:45 p.m.
Gym will close at 6:00 this evening.
All items need to be removed from the EPS locker rooms by the end of school today so that they can be cleaned and disinfected over Thanksgiving break.
Congratulations to the following football players on their D2-5 District Honors: 1st team: Jackson W. & Colton W. 2nd team: Paiton H & Blake H. Honorable Mention: Cale K. & Layne B.
Menu: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
December calendar items are due in the office today at noon.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our school Thanksgiving drawing. If you would like to sign up in the office, please do so by 10:00 this morning!
The 5th grade class is gathering math data. If you have a chance stop in the front hall and mark your answers with a tally mark on each of the question sheets posted.
Any 9-12 grade students interested in joining the PJ Speech Team need to stop and sign up in Mrs. Klein’s classroom before Thanksgiving break.
Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Spaghetti & Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Father Vogel, Jason B. and Taylynne C. who are celebrating their birthdays today and to Ashlynne C. who will celebrate hers on Saturday.
December calendar items are due in the office on Monday, November 23rd by noon.
Linus B. will be participating in the state chorus webinar today: 10:30-11:30 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our school. If you would like to sign up in the office, please do so by 10:00 Monday morning!
The 5th grade class is gathering math data. If you have a chance stop in the front hall and mark your answers with a tally mark on each of the question sheets posted.
Students riding bikes to school…please put them in the bike rack and not laying on the playground. Thank you!
Any 9-12 grade students interested in joining the PJ Speech Team need to stop and sign up in Mrs. Klein’s classroom before Thanksgiving break.
Menu: Chicken Drumstick Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Pope John will celebrate at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JH wrestlers competing in Albion today at 4:00. They are dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
December calendar items are due in the office on Monday, November 23rd by noon.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our school. If you would like to sign up in the office, please do so by 10:00 Monday morning!
Students riding bikes to school…please put them in the bike rack and not laying on the playground. Thank you!
Confession will be available period 3 today in our reconciliation room in the back hall.
A green water bottle was left in the office yesterday.
Grocery sales winners are asked to meet in the front hall tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. for a picture.
Any 9-12 grade students interested in joining the PJ Speech Team need to stop and sign up in Mrs. Klein’s classroom before Thanksgiving break.
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P.O. Box 179
303 Remington
Elgin, NE 68636
Call 402-843-5325
Fax 402-843-2297
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Menu: Senior Meal-Beef Enchilada Rice Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Friday: Ham & Cheese on Croisant Sweet Potato Puffs Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Senior farewell Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. Our 6th grade promotion and awards program will follow in the St. Boniface Gym. Students […]
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May 8, 2026
Horseshoe Hustle donations end. -
May 8, 2026
K-2 Field Trip to Neligh
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May 10, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
PJ Graduation
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May 11, 2026
PK field trip to Neligh - need sack lunch -
May 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
V GLF @ Bassett
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May 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
V GLF @ Humphrey -
May 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
6th & 7th grade VB/CC mtg @ EPS gym -
May 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
6th & 7th grade boys football meeting @ EPS weightroom
