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- Announcements Thursday, October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 - 7:58 am
Menu: Chicken Strips Crinkle Cut Fries Dipping Sauce Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ We have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon with regular periods 1-5 held. No classes tomorrow-enjoy the long weekend! Happy Birthday to Beau S. celebrating his birthday today […]
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October 21, 2026 - October 24, 2026 @
National FFA @ Indianapolis
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October 24, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NVC VB Finals @ Ainsworth
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October 26, 2026 @ 8:20 am - 12:20 pm
8th/9th/10th PreACT - in Library
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October 26, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
VB Subdistricts @ Cedar Rapids
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October 26, 2026 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Confirmation Class (PJ)
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October 27, 2026 @ 8:20 am - 12:20 pm
7th PreACT - in Library
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October 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
VB Subdistricts @ Cedar Rapids
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October 28, 2026 @ 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
One Act Practice

Announcements Thursday, October 22, 2026
Menu: Chicken Strips Crinkle Cut Fries Dipping Sauce Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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We have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon with regular periods 1-5 held. No classes tomorrow-enjoy the long weekend!
Happy Birthday to Beau S. celebrating his birthday today and Cielo K. celebrating her birthday on Saturday and Anna S. celebrating hers on Sunday.
Honor Roll are posted for students in grades 7-12 in the north hall. Please check before report cards are handed out and let Brenda know if there are errors or grades missing.
JH girls basketball meeting on Monday, October 26th during 8th period in the EPS Gym.
Miles of Smiles program this morning for the elementary students.
Good Luck to our volleyball team traveling to Ainsworth to play Boyd County Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the
NVC Tournament finals. Game will be played in the Community Center.
Good Luck to our football team traveling to Sargent to play Twin Loup at 7:00 tomorrow night.
Students—make sure you bring everything you need from your vehicles in the morning when you arrive. Too many students are going outside to get items they forgot.
There are several items of clothing that have been left in the EPS Gym. Please take a look at them in the front hall.
Reminder-honor roll pictures Monday at 1:15 p.m.
Announcements Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Broccoli Bosco Sticks Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Chicken Strips Crinkle Cut Fries Dipping Sauce Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Bentley K. celebrating his birthday today.
Honor Roll are posted for students in grades 7-12 in the north hall. Please check before report cards are handed out and let Brenda know if there are errors or grades missing.
JH boys will check in football gear today. It must be washed and all items turned in.
There will be a meeting for boys JH wrestling today during 8th period after they turn in their football gear with practice starting Thursday during 8th period.
JH girls basketball meeting on Monday, October 26th during 8th period in the EPS Gym.
One Act practice at 3:45 this afternoon.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday. They will travel to Ainsworth on Saturday to play Boyd County at 4:30 p.m.
DARE will be held in Mrs. Kalvelage’s room this afternoon at 1:50.
Students—make sure you bring everything you need from your vehicles in the morning when you arrive. Too many students are going outside to get items they forgot.
There are several items of clothing that have been left in the EPS Gym. Please take a look at them in the front hall.
Elementary
Absent
Stella F.-ex.
Jack S.-ex.
Sage S.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
JH/HS
Absent
Myles V.-ex. (coming)
Bentley K.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Cielo K.-leaving @ 3:15 p.m.
Announcements Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Broccoli Bosco Sticks Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Only the presidents of each house will need to come to the Student Council meeting this morning for Crusader Time.
Sophomores attending Career Day at WSC.
Honor Roll are posted for students in grades 7-12 in the north hall. Please check before report cards are handed out and let Brenda know if there are errors or grades missing.
JH boys will check in football gear on Wednesday, Oct. 21st. It must be washed and all items turned in.
One Act sweatshirts are here—you may pick them up when you pay $30.
There will be a meeting for boys JH wrestling on Wednesday during 8th period after they turn in their football gear with practice starting Thursday during 8th period.
Good Luck to our volleyball team playing in the EPS Gym tonight at 6:30 vs. Niobrara-Verdigre.
Announcements Monday, October 19, 2026
Menu: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Curly Fries Pickles Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Tuesday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in the NVC tournament @ St. Mary’s. We will play Ainsworth at
6:30 p.m.
JH boys will check in football gear on Wednesday, Oct. 21st. It must be washed and all items turned in.
Congratulations to our C volleyball team on their win over Neligh-Oakdale last Saturday.
One Act sweatshirts are—you may pick them up when you pay $30.
Jr. Right-to-Life bake sale this morning at 10:00 in the library. All items are $1
Announcements Friday, October 16, 2026
Menu: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Curly Fries Pickles Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon and periods 1-8 will meet. EPS also has an early dismissal.
JH boys will check in football gear next Wednesday, Oct. 21st. It must be washed and all items turned in.
Good Luck to our football team hosting Burwell this afternoon at 3:00. Parents will also be recognized for football and cross country. Joshua and Gonzaga girls will clean up after the game.
Good Luck to our C volleyball team competing in a tournament tomorrow at Neligh.
8:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. Neligh-Oakdale 9:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. Norfolk Catholic
10:00 a.m. Norfolk Catholic vs. Boone Central 11:00 a.m. Neligh-Oakdale vs. Boone Central
Reminder that grades are due today.
Youth group will meet at Tintern Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Samantha S. on her 17th place and Matthew K. on his 35th place finish at districts yesterday and on your great season this year. Thank you to all of the fans that came out to watch districts cross country yesterday! The energy was fun and exciting! We greatly appreciate all of the support from everyone!!
A reminder that cell phones belong in your locker and not in bookbags or pockets.
One Act sweatshirts are—you may pick them up when you pay $30.
Congratulations to the 4th grade class on their 1st quarter Crusader Challenge win!
Jr. Right-to-Life bake sale Monday at 10:00 in the library. All items are $1
Announcements Thursday, October 15, 2026
Menu: Pepperoni Calzone Lettuce Salad Choice of Dressing Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries 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.
Good Luck to our cross country team competing in districts this afternoon at Neligh. They are dismissed
at 1:25 p.m. The meet begins at 3:00 p.m. for girls and 3:45 for boys.
Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Laurel-Concord-Coleridge this afternoon at 5:30 in the St. Boniface Gym. Parents will be recognized before varsity warmups. 9-12th boys will clean up after.
Joshua and Gonzaga girls will clean up after the football game tomorrow.
A reminder that cell phones belong in your locker and not in bookbags or pockets.
One Act sweatshirts are—you may pick them up when you pay $30.
Announcements Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Menu: Corndog Smile Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Pepperoni Calzone Lettuce Salad Choice of Dressing Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kalvelage celebrating her birthday today.
We will have a 1:00 dismissal today and periods 1-8 will meet on the shortened schedule. EPS also has an early dismissal.
Seniors are hosting Blood Drive today from 9:00-3:00 in the KC Hall.
No One Act practice this evening.
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.
A reminder that cell phones belong in your locker and not in bookbags or pockets.
One Act sweatshirts are—you may pick them up when you pay $30.
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.