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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Thursday, May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 - 7:19 am
Menu: No Lunch ___________________________________________________________________________ The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church followed by end of the year activities with a 11:00 dismissal this morning. Happy Birthday to students and faculty who will be celebrating birthdays over the summer. Good Luck to the Wolfpack track state qualifiers competing tomorrow […]
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See dates on school calendar.
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June 28, 2026
Fr. John reception @ SJ Deloit
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July 7, 2026 - July 8, 2026 @
Gratia for girls - Tintern
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July 7, 2026 - July 8, 2026 @
Gratia for girls - Tintern
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July 14, 2026 - July 17, 2026 @
Gym closed - floor maintenance (tues thru fri)
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July 14, 2026
Safe Env't Training - New Tchr & subs ( 1 or 4 pm)
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July 14, 2026 - July 15, 2026 @
Leg. of Joseph - Tintern
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July 14, 2026 - July 17, 2026 @
Gym closed - floor maintenance (tues thru fri)
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July 14, 2026 - July 15, 2026 @
Leg. of Joseph - Tintern

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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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Menu: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Mixed Vegetables Fortune Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad|
Friday: Enchilada Casserole Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Our Alumni Memorial and EMHC/Lector Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Jason B. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team competing at Newman Grove with meet beginning at 4:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Congratulations to our JH wrestlers who placed our meet on Tuesday: Myles, Jacob & Sawyer 1st, James 2nd, Cecil 3rd, Jory & Liam 4th.
If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of Deb Warren please do so in the office before noon today.
December calendar items due in the office by dismissal this Friday.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) 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 Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get an agenda, etc. before practice.
Congratulations to Camry K., Aiden K., Matthew K., Reese S., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Kinley D. who were selected for best actor & actress awards at NVC yesterday.
Elementary
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
JH/HS
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Menu: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Mixed Vegetables Fortune Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our NVC One Act cast, crew and directors competing in NVC at Verdigre today. We perform at 1:15 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team competing at EPS today at 2:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of Deb Warren please do so in the office before Thursday at noon.
December calendar items due in the office by dismissal this Friday.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 23 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) 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 Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get an agenda, etc. before practice.
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Announcements Monday, November 17, 2025
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Menu: French Bread Pizza Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Harmon B. celebrating his birthday today.
Grocery sales project ends today. Please turn all slips with money to Mrs. L. Borer ASAP.
If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of Deb Warren please do so in the office before Thursday at noon.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 46 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) 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: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get agenda, etc. before practice.
Tomorrow the 8 HS students that will be in school may wear sweats/jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
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Announcements Friday, November 14, 2025
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Menu: Tacos/soft shell Corn Jello Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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Picture retakes and for those absent the original date are morning at 8:30. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) 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.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal today.
Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 46 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and several families have not turned in any sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls’ basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get agenda, etc. before practice.
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Announcements Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Apple Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tacos/soft shell Corn Jello Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team at Madison beginning at 4:00 p.m. Team members are dismissed at 2:00.
Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be tomorrow morning at 8:30. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) 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.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal tomorrow.
Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 67 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Today is the 11th and 12th grade retreat @ Tintern. Students need to bring SACK lunch and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls’ basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell Green Beans Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Apple Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Judd S. celebrating his birthday today.
Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be this Friday morning. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school (please let the office know by Wednesday if you need retakes).
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) 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.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal on Friday.
Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.
The following students are asked to report to the following teachers due to scheduling changes today Wednesday:
Per 6 – HS study hall to Mr. Fernandez
1:40 – HS seniors going out to Tintern w/Mrs. Schumacher should meet in front hall
Per 7 – HS seniors not going to Tintern to Mrs. Drueke
Per 8 – English 10 to Mr. Fernandez
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 65 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Today is the JH retreat @ Tintern and tomorrow is for the 11th & 12th. Students need to bring SACK lunch and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Announcements Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Menu: Goulash Broccoli Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell Green Beans Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Veteran’s Day Program will be held this morning at 11:00 in the EPS Gym. JH students, Raaf, Lillian and Josie are dismissed at 10:15 to practice songs. Remaining students/faculty will leave at 10:40 to walk to EPS.
Wrestling meeting after school today in Mr. Childers’ room in the EPS Gym.
Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be this Friday morning. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school (please let the office know by Wednesday if you need retakes).
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th right after school 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.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal on Friday.
The following students are asked to report to the following teachers due to scheduling changes on Wednesday:
Per 6 – HS study hall to Mr. Fernandez
1:40 – HS seniors going out to Tintern w/Mrs. Schumacher should meet in front hall
Per 7 – HS seniors not going to Tintern to Mrs. Drueke
Per 8 – English 10 to Mr. Fernandez
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 85 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Retreats held at Tintern this week: Tomorrow is for the 7th & 8th grade and Thursday for 11th & 12th. Students need to bring SACK lunch and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Announcements Monday, November 10, 2025
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Menu: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Goulash Broccoli Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our students attending the FFA Livestock Judging in Ord today. (Raaf, Cielo, Lillian, Brayden, Gavin & Michael).
Today is the NVC Choral Clinic at Boyd County(Spencer).
No 8th period JH wrestling practice!
Wrestling meeting after school tomorrow in Mr. Childers’ room in the EPS Gym.
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