Announcements Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Menu: Beef & Cheese Nachos   Potato Bites    Fruit   Milk  OR Salad Bar

Wednesday:  Sliced Ham    Au Gratin Potatoes    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Mlnarik and Max. B. celebrating birthdays today.

Following announcements there will be a Junior Right-to-Life meeting in the library during Crusader time.  If anyone who has not joined and would like to, please come to the meeting.

Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams hosting O’Neill this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym.

Congratulations to our JH “C” volleyball team on their win over Central Valley yesterday.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due today.

Please check your email for the homecoming ballot.  Voting will close Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

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 Monday, September 21, 2026

Menu: Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy    Corn  Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Beef & Cheese Nachos   Potato Bites    Fruit   Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball teams traveling to Greeley to play Central Valley.  Team is dismissed at 2:40 and the first game is at 4:30 this afternoon.

Good Luck to our JH and JV football teams traveling to Wolbach to play Central Valley at 4:30 this afternoon.  JH team is dismissed at 2:00 and JV dismissed at 2:40 p.m. (JV-Carter, Liam, Nolan, Harmon, Sawyer, James, Raaf & Christian)

Congratulations to our football team on their win over North Central on Friday.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due tomorrow.

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 Friday, September 18, 2026

Menu: Goulash    Broccoli   Bosco Stick  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Monday:  Chicken Fried Steak    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy    Corn  Dinner Roll  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

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Happy Birthday to Bryce H. celebrating his birthday on Sunday.

Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team traveling to O’Neill for a 10:00 a.m. start.

Good Luck to our football team traveling to play North Central (Springview) at 7:00 this evening.   Team is dismissed at 2:30 this afternoon.

CVA employees will meet with students in grades 7-12th at 10:00 this morning in the library to talk about careers  .

For all homerooms, after attendance and announcements, please meet in the front hall for further directions.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.

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 Thursday, September 17, 2026

Menu:  Chicken Wrap    Coleslaw    Grapes  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Friday:  Goulash    Broccoli   Bosco Stick  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Haiden C. celebrating her birthday today.

7-12th grade students will attend the EMS Extrication Drill today in the St. Boniface Gym parking lot.  Please be there at 1:10 this afternoon as the drill begins at 1:15 p.m. until 3:15 p.m.

All students in grades PreK-12 need to meet in the gym after Mass this morning for a picture.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.

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 16, 2026

Menu Change:  French Bread Pizza    Lettuce Salad   Choice of Dressing  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Thursday:  Chicken Wrap    Coleslaw    Grapes  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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We will have dismissal this afternoon and follow the early dismissal schedule. (EPS also)

Happy Birthday to Kate B. celebrating her birthday today.

Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Hartington CC yesterday and to Elizabeth M. on reaching 1000 assists.
 
One Act practice this evening at 6:45 in the library.

A Crusader sweatshirt was found in the north hall yesterday and may be picked up in the office.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.

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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Menu:  Rotini & Ham Casserole    Peas    Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Wednesday:  French Bread Pizza    Lettuce Salad   Choice of Dressing  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

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Happy Birthday to Emersyn H. celebrating her birthday today.

District Range Judging North in Holt County (Brayden, Cielo, Chloe, Liam, Carter & Sawyer).

Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams traveling to Norfolk Catholic.  First game is at 5:00 p.m. and the JV and varsity will play at the same time.  Team is dismissed at 3:00 this afternoon.
 EPPJ vs. Norfolk Catholic    EPPJ vs. Hartington CC    Norfolk Catholic vs. Hartington CC

Congratulations to Carter L. placing 8th in the JH division at the Cross-County meet yesterday.

Congratulations to our JH “C’ volleyball team on their win over Neligh yesterday.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due
September 22nd.

Announcements Monday, September 14, 2026

Menu: Hamburger w/ WG Bun    Crinkle Cut Fries    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Tuesday:  Rotoni & Ham Casserole    Peas   Dinner Bun    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Britton S. celebrating his birthday today.

Congratulations to Sam S. placing 5th and Matthew K. placing 12th at the cross-country meet last Thursday.

Good Luck to our JH volleyball team traveling to Neligh for a 3:00 game. C will play the first game followed by B and A. Team is dismissed at 1:45 this afternoon.

Good Luck to  our JH and varsity cross-country team competing also at Neligh at 4:30 this afternoon.  They are dismissed at 2:15 p.m.  Girls at 4:00 p.m., boys 4:45 p.m. and all JH at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on the wins over Wynot and Bancroft-Rosalie in the Howells-Dodge tournament last Saturday.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.

Announcements Friday, September 11, 2026

Menu: Chicken Strips    Potato Wedges    California Blend    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Monday:  Hamburger w/ WG Bun    Crinkle Cut Fries    Baked Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Zwingman, Tucker M. and Mick S. celebrating their birthdays today and Father Frank who will celebrate his on Saturday.

We will have a 1:00 dismissal using the shortened bell schedule.

There will be a memorial in honor of 9/11 and Elgin native Larry Getzfred in the front hall.  Take a few minutes to view the dedication.

Good Luck to our football team as we host GACC at 3:00 this afternoon.  FFA Labor Auction will follow.

Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in the Howells-Dodge Tournament in Howells tomorrow at
9:00 a.m.

Congratulations to our JH volleyball teams on their wins over Creighton yesterday and to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Boyd County.

Fan of the Game:  At our Wolfpack home games all fans are encouraged to participate in wearing your school colors, bringing energy, cheering loud and being present.  See posters in the gym and the north and south halls for more information.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.

Congratulations on a great day of Range Judging FFA members!  In the Sr. Division, Kylee was the overall Champion. Kylee, Libby, Brayden, and Gavin were the team runners-up!  In the Jr. Division. Kynlee, Sydney, Harmon, Gentry, John, and Anna all placed in the top 15.  Kynlee, Sydney, Harmon, and Gentry were the Jr. Team Runner- Ups!
REMINDER FFA MEMBERS – LABOR AUCTION IS AFTER THE FOOTBALL GAME TODAY!!!! ALL MEMBERS GET SOLD!  FFA Members will be selling mums at the football field today!

Announcements Thursday, September 10, 2026

Menu: Stuffed Pasta Shells  Garlic Bread    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Friday:  Chicken Strips    Potato Wedges    California Blend    Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.

Happy Birthday to Janice E. celebrating today.

Area V Range Judging @ Pierce (Brayden, Gavin, Brooke, Elizabeth, Cielo, Lillian, Harmon, Chloe, Liam,
Carter & Sawyer).

Good Luck to our JH volleyball and football teams traveling to Creighton.  Volleyball begins at 2:00 this afternoon with the “A” team playing first.  Football begins at 4:00 this afternoon.  Volleyball team is dismissed at 11:45 a.m. for lunch.  Football team is dismissed at 1:00 p.m.

Good Luck to our cross-country team traveling to Butte for a 4:30 p.m. start.  Team is dismissed at 1:15 this afternoon (Samantha, Matthew, Brayden & Carter).

Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball team hosting Boyd County this afternoon at 5:30 in the EPS Gym.

Fan of the Game:  At our Wolfpack home games all fans are encouraged to participate in wearing your school colors, bringing energy, cheering loud and being present.  See posters in the gym and the north and south halls for more information.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.

Announcements Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Menu: Enchilada Casserole   Refried Beans   Corn   Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar

Thursday:  Stuffed Pasta Shells  Garlic Bread    Green Beans  Fruit  Milk  OR Salad Bar
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Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Summerland and to our varsity team on their wins over Stuart and Summerland.

A reminder that EPS has a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon.  There will be no EPS afternoon bus routes.  Ag students will stay here.  P. 4 and 7 to the office, P. 5 to Mrs. Schiltmeyer, P. 6 to Mr. Pioquinto and P. 8 to Mr. Fernandez.

Senior Parent Financial Aid meeting this evening at 6:30 in the DL room.

NO One Act practice this evening.

Fan of the Game:  At our Wolfpack home games all fans are encouraged to participate in wearing your school colors, bringing energy, cheering loud and being present.  See posters in the gym and the north and south halls for more information.

Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office.  We will deliver within the Elgin city limits.  Orders are due September 22nd.