Menu: Chicken Breast Fillet w/WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Hot Dogs w/ WG Bun Tri Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
A hand raised in blessing is added to the Jesse tree today. It reminds us of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who led the chosen people into the promised land.
Happy Birthday to Benton T. who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow and to Mason F. who will celebrate on Sunday.
Congratulations to our wrestlers placing at Summerland yesterday: Carter and Isabelle-1st, Kadance–2nd, Dylon and Sam 6th and Thomas 7th.
Congratulations to our JH girl’s basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Dance girls need to turn forms in to Mrs. Schindler before 10:30 a.m.
Good Luck to our wrestling team as they compete at Burwell today. Meet begins at 3:00 p.m. and team is dismissed at 12:15 p.m.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as they travel to Plainview. Games begin at 4:00 p.m. with JV girls playing 4 quarters and JV boys 2 quarters followed by varsity. They are dismissed at 2:05 p.m. www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Good Luck to our basketball teams as they compete in Wausa tomorrow. First game is at 2:00 p.m. with the JV teams playing 3 quarters.
*ALL Lockers must be cleaned out* before Friday, December 18th!
Menu: Bar-b-ques Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Breast Fillet w/WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Today we add the tablets of stone, a symbol of the 10 commandments, to the Jesse tree. God gave Moses the 10 commandments to tell us what He expects of us. The way we are to honor God and respect our neighbor are outlined for us.
Happy Birthday to Olivia K. who is celebrating her birthday today.
*ALL Lockers must be completely cleaned out* before Friday, December 18th!
Our all-school penance service will be this morning beginning at 9:45 in the St. Boniface Church. 9:45 a.m. 3rd & 4th 9:55 a.m. 5th & 6th 10:15 a.m. 7th & 8th 10:30 a.m. 9th-12th
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we travel to play Neligh-Oakdale at 4:00 p.m. They are dismissed at 2:50 this afternoon. “B” team will play 2 quarters followed by the “A” team. Livestream link: striv.tv/channel/neligh-oakdale/
Good Luck to our wrestling team as they compete at Summerland (Clearwater) at 2:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 11:30 this morning. They will NOT let fans into the building before 1:45 and they must be on the pass list to be allowed in!! Here is the Live Stream Link: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwUxpCa1Sx7MDnMckdnfBcg
Here are the links for the live streaming of games this week. Friday- www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA Saturday- <Saturday-> www.wausaschools.org/office <saturday-www.wausaschools.org/office>
Menu: Meatloaf Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Zucchini Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Bar-b-ques Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ The symbol of Joseph, a multicolored coat, is placed on the Jesse tree today. Joseph gave food to God’s chosen people when there was a famine. We remember him by his coat of many colors.
St. Boniface Mass at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
One Act cleanup will be tonight at 6:45. EVERYONE MUST ATTEND TO LETTER!
Here are the links for the live streaming of games this week. Thursday- striv.tv/channel/neligh-oakdale/ Friday- www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA Saturday- <Saturday-> www.wausaschools.org/office <saturday-www.wausaschools.org/office>
Summerland Wrestling Invite info for tomorrow: They will NOT let fans into the building before 1:45 and they must be on the pass list to be allowed in!! Here is the Live Stream Link: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwUxpCa1Sx7MDnMckdnfBcg
Congratulations to Ally S., Kirsten K., Lexi B. and Taylynne C. for receiving Honorable Mention in Lincoln Journal Star for All-State Volleyball!!
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls’ basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
— Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Banana Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Meatloaf Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Zucchini Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Today we add a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the Jesse Tree. This symbol reminds us of the Virgin Mary who was chosen to be the mother of God. Because she said “Yes” to God’s plan, she became the Mother of our Savior, Jesus.
Mass will be celebrated in honor of the Immaculate Conception this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
One Act cleanup will be Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. EVERYONE MUST ATTEND TO LETTER!
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale. PJ hosts varsity girls at 6:00 p.m. followed 2 quarters of JV girls. EPS hosts JV boys at 6:45 p.m. followed by varsity boys. Gonzaga will clean up at 7:45 tomorrow morning. Here are the links for the live streaming of games.
Girls- striv.tv/channel/pjcc/ Boys- www.youtube.com/channel/UC96ie96Wxp3scMqHuV3oiUQ
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: 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.
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Menu: Shredded Pork Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Thursday: Chicken Alfredo Peas Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Good Luck to our track students competing in districts today at North Central (Bassett) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Girls basketball meeting Tuesday after school in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room for girls in grades […]
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May 13, 2026
TR Districts (Class D) @ Bassett
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May 14, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Ascension Thursday Mass (7th) -
May 14, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
IMPACT testing - gr. 6, 8, 10 (Library) -
May 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
PreK Graduation at SB gym -
May 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
V GLF @ Neligh
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May 15, 2026
Horseshoe Hustle - reward date
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May 18, 2026
GLF Districts @ Ainsworth -
May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026 @
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