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- Announcements Tuesday, October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 - 7:53 am
Menu: Tator-Tot Casserole Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Wednesday: Corndog Smile Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Today is the end of our 1st quarter. DARE will be held this afternoon at 1:50 p.m. until 2:25 p.m. One Act practice at 6:45 this evening. Congratulations to our JV volleyball […]
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October 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Blood Drive - EPPJ Wolfpack (PJ in charge). *Split Units
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October 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dismissal - inservice
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October 15, 2026
CC Districts @ Neligh (3:00-girls / 3:45-boys)
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October 15, 2026
TBD - Pk-2 Fire Prevention/Tour
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October 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (2nd)
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October 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
C/JV/V VB vs. LCC (PJ) *Senior Day*
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October 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
1:00 Dismissal - FB vs. Burwell (home)
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October 16, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
V FB vs. Burwell *Senior Day for FB & CC

Announcements Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Menu: Tator-Tot Casserole Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Corndog Smile Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Today is the end of our 1st quarter.
DARE will be held this afternoon at 1:50 p.m. until 2:25 p.m.
One Act practice at 6:45 this evening.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Summerland yesterday.
Students are reminded they should not be traveling the street north of the school when parents are picking up students. Yesterday we had several driving west on the street as students were being picked up or crossing the street.
Please ask all students wearing pink to the front hall for a picture right after announcements/prayer
Announcements Monday, October 12, 2026
Menu: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib on WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Tuesday: Tator-Tot Casserole Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Confirmation class this evening at 7:45 at Pope John.
Good Luck to our JH football team as we host Archangels Catholic this afternoon at 4:00.
Good Luck to our JV volleyball team traveling to play Summerland.
6:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Battle Creek in Aux Gym 7:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Summerland Main Gym
Congratulations to our football team on their win over Palmer on Friday.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over McCool Junction on Saturday and to the JH team on their win over NG/SE also on Saturday.
6th, 7th and 8th students should have chrome books for Art class today.
Announcements Friday, October 9, 2026
Menu: Stuff Crust Pepperoni Pizza Lettuce Salad Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib on WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Parker B. and Wyatt E celebrating their birthdays today and to Mr. Fernandez and Faith B. celebrating theirs on Sunday.
Good Luck to our football team traveling to play Palmer at 7:00 tonight. They are dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team competing at Riverside (Cedar Rapids). Our first game is with Ord at
10:45 a.m.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team traveling to Thayer Central (Hebron).
EPPJ vs. McCool-Junction 11:15 EPPJ vs. Milford 12:30 p.m.
Congratulations to our JH and high school cross-country members placing at NVC yesterday: Brayden B.-24th, Carter L.-16th, Matthew K. 7th and Samantha S. 6th.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over St. Edward/Newman Grove yesterday.
JH students-remember to return your permission slips and money for the Choral Clinic to the office before leaving school this Friday. Brayden, Carter, Kate, Mikahah, Jacob, and Myles.
The Riverside FBLA is doing a farmers market on Saturday in Cedar Rapids from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for anyone who might be attending the JH volleyball tournament.
Announcements Thursday, October 8, 2026
Menu: Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Corn Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Stuff Crust Pepperoni Pizza Lettuce Salad Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8;15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team competing the NVC meet in Ainsworth today. They are excused at 12:30 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our C and JV V-ball teams traveling to St. Edward. First game is at 5:30 p.m.
JH students-remember to return your permission slips and money for the Choral Clinic to the office before leaving school this Friday.
The Riverside FBLA is doing a farmers market on Saturday in Cedar Rapids from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for anyone who might be attending the JH volleyball tournament.
Announcements Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Menu: Meatballs Cheesy Hashbrowns Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Corn Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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The first quarter ends next week, Tuesday, October 13. Check your grades on Sycamore and ask your teacher if you are missing any assignments. Be sure you are doing your best work – It’s God’s will.
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting Riverside this afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym. Team is dismissed at 1:15 p.m. “B” team will play the first game followed by “A”.
One Act practice at 6:45 this evening in the gym.
DARE for 6th graders will meet this afternoon from 1:50-2:35 in Mrs. Drueke’s room.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Archangels Catholic yesterday.
JH students-remember to return your permission slips and money for the Choral Clinic to the office before leaving school this Friday.
The Riverside FBLA is doing a farmers market on Saturday in Cedar Rapids from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for anyone who might be attending the JH volleyball tournament.
Elementary
Absent
Stella F.-ex.
Tucker M.-ex. (coming later)
Tard
Early Dismissal
Max B.-leaving @ 9:40 a.m. & will return after lunch
JH/HS
Absent
Harmon B.-ex.
Josie R.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Emery B.-leaving @ 9:40 a.m. & will return after lunch
Announcements Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Menu: Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Meatballs Cheesy Hashbrowns Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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The first quarter ends next week, Tuesday, October 13. Check your grades on Sycamore and ask your teacher if you are missing any assignments. Be sure you are doing your best work – It’s God’s will.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team hosting a tri this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym.
5:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. St. Mary’s 6:15 St. Mary’s vs. Archangels Catholic 7:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Archangels Cath.
Congratulations to our JH “C” and “B” volleyball teams on their wins over CWC yesterday.
No JH football practice today.
Mrs. Olson will not be coming today.
Announcements Monday, October 5, 2026
Menu: Pulled Pork on W/G Bun Potato Rings Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting CWC at 3:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym and our
JH football team also hosting CWC at 4:00 this afternoon. JH girls will clean up the gym after the game.
One Act practice today at 6:45 p.m. in the gym.
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close today at 10:00 a.m.
Announcements Friday, October 2, 2026
Menu: Beef & Bean Burrito Vegetable Blend Rice Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Pulled Pork on W/G Bun Potato Rings Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week: Spirit Day
7-12th students will attend the Communion Service at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Please fill in the front as the elementary will not be attending.
Happy Birthday to James L. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
Student Council members please meet at the KC Hall at 10:00 tomorrow morning to set up for the dance.
Jr. Right to Life members, remember that our Respect Life Mass and Life Chain are on Sunday, starting at 10:00. Mass jobs were posted on your lockers. You may sit with your families at Mass wherever you want, unless you have a reading and want to sit closer to the front. Please wear your Right to Life shirts (if you have them) and nice pants or skirts.
Pep Rally this afternoon at 2:00 in the EPS Gym.
Seniors are reminded to turn in their Theology papers to the office by noon.
Good Luck to our football team hosting Central Valley this evening at 7:00.
Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at Battle Creek this morning at 11:00. They are dismissed
at 8:45.
One Act practice Monday at 6:45 p.m. in the gym.
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
The formal Homecoming dance will be held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due to the school office today.
Announcements Thursday, October 1, 2026
Menu: Chicken Nuggets Mac & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Beef & Bean Burrito Vegetable Blend Rice Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week: Throwback Thursday (wear clothes from any decade)
K-6th grade will celebrate the Eucharist at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Ellie S. and Boyd S. celebrating their birthdays today.
Jr. Right to Life members, remember that our Respect Life Mass and Life Chain are on Sunday, starting at 10:00. Mass jobs were posted on your lockers. You may sit with your families at Mass wherever you want, unless you have a reading and want to sit closer to the front. Please wear your Right to Life shirts (if you have them) and nice pants or skirts.
Seniors will be attending County Government Day this morning in Neligh.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team traveling to Battle Creek. The tri will begin at 5:00 this afternoon.
5:00 p.m. Battle Creek vs. Boone Central 6:00 EPPJ vs. Boone Central EPPJ vs. Battle Creek
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
The formal Homecoming dance will be held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Menu: Hamburger Steak Seasoned Diced Potatoes Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets Mac & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week: Anything but a Backpack Elementary-bring a stuffie
We will have a 1:00 dismissal today with periods 1-5. Parent-Teacher conferences are this afternoon from 2:00-7:00 p.m.
School photos are this morning beginning at 8:30 in the Theology room. Be sure to have your packet and payment!
One Act practice at 6:45 this evening in the gym.
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
The formal Homecoming dance will be held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.