PJ Grocery Certificates Fundraiser A Success

Pope John students recently concluded another successful year of grocery certificate sales.  Students sold $116,325 worth of grocery certificates to four area grocery stores.  The participating stores were Thriftway in Neligh/Tilden, Dean's…

Pope John Students Win Championship at UNL Math Day

1,441 students from 99 Nebraska high schools participated in the 28th annual UNL Math Day on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, on the UNL campus. This event is designed to spark high school students' interest in math, to encourage them to pursue…

Treats for Troops Collected

Members​ of the student group, Isidore House, ​at​ ​Pope​ ​John XXIII Central Catholic in Elgin recently completed a service project that involved collecting treats and money to purchase candy for United States troops stationed in…

Parents as Catholic School Marketers

As a parent, you know the importance of making an informed decision. It is not uncommon for you to talk with your neighbors, friends and family about the pros and cons of any choice. Why not talk about your Catholic school experience as well?…

Pope John Seniors Making School History

Although, September isn't usually the month when most high school seniors are making college scholarship decisions, three Pope John XXIII Central Catholic seniors find themselves making school history with multiple full-tuition offers already. …

Pope John Students and Faculty Member Mandated by Archbishop Lucas

Six Pope John XXIII high school students and one faculty member were mandated as lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Wednesday night, September 6th at a special 7:00 pm Mass. Archbishop Lucas along with many area…

Sixth Graders Graduate from St. Boniface

On Wednesday morning, St. Boniface Elementary School in Elgin said goodbye to its' class of 13 sixth-graders. The event was celebrated during Mass at St. Boniface Church and was followed by a reception for the graduates.  St. Boniface Principal,…

Antelope County Farmer Directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation to Pope John XXIII Central Catholic

Farmers Make a Difference in Rural Communities by Directing Donations from Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program to Local Nonprofit Organizations The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program will provide…

Getzfred sees her ‘first’ third-generation family enter St. Boniface School

The 2016-17 school year at St. Boniface Elementary in Elgin marks Principal Betty Getzfred's 40th year of teaching and leadership at the school.  Mrs. Getzfred (as she's known at school) began her service at St. Boniface in 1976…