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- Announcements Tuesday, August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 - 7:18 am
Menu: Meatballs Scalloped Potatoes Coleslaw Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Wednesday: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you to ALL the FFA members who volunteered at Rae Valley Days this past weekend! Your help is appreciated by the Rae Valley Committee more than you know!!!!! Reminder to […]
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August 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Board of Ed Mtg
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August 27, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (Gonzaga)
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August 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
C/JV/V VB @ LHNE
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August 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
V FB @ Boyd Co (Spencer)
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August 31, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV FB vs. Fullerton
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August 31, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
C/JV VB vs. Fullerton (PJ)
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September 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
C/JV/V VB @ Burwell
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September 2, 2026
District Range Judging - South @ Sargent

Announcements Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Menu: Breaded Pork Pattie w/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Spaghetti/Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Twist Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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There will be NO FFA Supper tonight. FFA members are to bring their gift to the Ag room for the exchange by December18th and then on the 19th if you brought a gift you can take a different one when you go to Ag class. We will have our supper in January.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks!
Students are reminded we should not need to ask you to remove your hoodies, coats in school or Mass.
Students who go to EPS for class, practice, or for games to not park on the east side of the No Parking Sign in our parking lot. We have chains and a sign. We almost couldn’t get a bus out of the bus barn and the students were leaving for a game at the same time. Thank you.
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Announcements Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Breaded Pork Pattie w/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Eleanor B. celebrating her birthday today.
Advent Prayer Service in the front hall at 10:50 a.m. prepared by the juniors.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to play Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:30. Team is dismissed at 3:15 this afternoon. There will be 2 quarters of JV girls and 3 of JV boys.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks!
Students are reminded we should not need to ask you to remove your hoodies, coats, etc. in school or at Mass.
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Announcements Monday, December 8, 2025
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Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Congratulations to our girls wrestling at O’Neill on Saturday: Libby E. placed 2nd and Anna D. 5th Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 3rd and Grady D. placing 5th at the Howells-Dodge Meet also on Saturday.
Congratulations to our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre on Friday.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
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Announcements Friday, December 5, 2025
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Menu: No Lunch
Monday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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“Dress Your Best Day”
Welcome to our grandparents and friends spending the morning with us. We will begin with the celebration of the Eucharist at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. We will conclude activities with a noon dismissal.
Happy Birthday to Matthew K. celebrating his birthday on Sunday.
Good Luck to our JV boys and our varsity basketball teams traveling to play *Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. JV boys will play 3 quarters followed by varsity.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at O’Neill tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. and to the boys traveling to Howells for a 9:30 a.m. start time.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Riverside yesterday.
Book Fair Week: today until noon.
Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling. They are due today.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
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Announcements Thursday, December 3, 2025
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Menu: Mini Lasagna Corn Bosco Stick Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: No Lunch
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“Favorite Book Character Day”
Congratulations to our cast, crew and directors of this year’s one act “Virgil’s Wedding” on placing 3rd at districts yesterday at Wheeler Central. Tessa B., Camry K., Brooke K., Jovie B., Matthew K., Christian P., Aiden K., Reese S., Quinn H. and Raaf K. received outstanding actor awards!!
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams hosting Riverside this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. JV girls will play 2 quarters and JV boys 3 quarters followed by varsity games. JV girls are dismissed at 2:50 p.m.
Book Fair Week: today 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and tomorrow 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
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Announcements Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Menu: Hamburger/Bun Smile Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mini Lasagna Corn Bosco Stick Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: No Lunch
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“Wacky Wednesday”
Good Luck to our One Act members competing in Districts today at Wheeler Central. Our performance time is 10:45 a.m.
Congratulations to our JH wrestlers who placed on Monday at the Neligh-Oakdale meet: Sawyer V. 1st, Liam P., Jacob N.
and Cecil S.-3rd, Jory and Myles placed 4th.
Congratulations to our JH wrestlers placing yesterday at Battle Creek: Sawyer V. 1st, Myles V. & Cecil S 3rd and Liam P. 4th.
Book Fair Week: today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
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Announcements Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Menu: Bar-b-ques/Bun Tator Tots Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Hamburger/Bun Smile Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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“Adventure Day”
High school Advent Service at 10:00 this morning prepared by the seniors.
Book Fair Week: today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team competing at Battle Creek this afternoon at 3:00. They are dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team hosting Humphrey-Lindsay this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. Team is dismissed at 2:50 p.m.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
Please remember to bring your Chromebooks inside at night and do not leave them out in the cold for extended periods of time. If you accidentally do, allow them to get up to room temperature before powering them on. Failure to do this can result in unrepairable damage to your device.
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Announcements Monday, December 1, 2025
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Menu: Ham Pattie/Croissant French Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Tator Tots Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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“Pajama Day”
Book Fair Week: today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.
JH boys basketball practice will begin today period 8 in the St. Boniface Gym and will practice until 4:00 all week.
Athletes are dismissed at 2:45 this afternoon for sports pictures at EPS.
Good Luck to our boys JH wrestling team competing at Neligh today. Meet begins at 3:00 p.m. They are dismissed at 1:30 this afternoon to walk to EPS.
Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
Please remember to bring your Chromebooks inside at night and do not leave them out in the cold for extended periods of time. If you accidentally do, allow them to get up to room temperature before powering them on. Failure to do this can result in unrepairable damage to your device.
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Announcements Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving break. All students should clean out their lockers before leaving today.
Happy Birthday to Jack S. celebrating his birthday today and to Tess S. celebrating hers on Thursday.
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
JH boys basketball practice will begin next Monday period 8 in the St. Boniface Gym and will practice until 4:00 all week.
Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before today at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
Gym will close at 5:30 this afternoon.
Please see previous schedule for today’s activities.
All girls who need to curl their hair should leave for the gym at the beginning of period 2. Remaining cast and crew head over at 9:30 a.m.
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Announcements Monday, November 24, 2025
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Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Lettuce Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Thank you to all involved in our Dinner Theatre performance last night. An enjoyable evening of entertainment.
All students should clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break tomorrow.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team competing in a tri at EPS today beginning at 3:00 this afternoon. Team members are dismissed at 2:00.
EPPJ vs. Fullerton-3:00-with a B game to follow
Fullerton vs. Madison-4:30-with a B game to follow
EPPJ vs. Madison-6:00-with a B game to follow
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson before leaving school today.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
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