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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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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
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July 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Monday, September 21, 2020
Menu: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Good Luck to our JH/JV volleyball teams as we travel to play Central Valley at Greeley this afternoon. Students are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. First game is at 4:30 p.m. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Good Luck to our JH/JV football teams as they also play Central Valley. First game is at 5:00 p.m. Team members are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. (JV-Carter B. & Linus B.) Masks are strongly encouraged.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over CWC last Friday.
No JV football on September 28th with Riverside (only a JH game will be played). Instead there will be a JV game here with Laurel-Concord-Coleridge at 6:00 p.m.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-23) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 18, 2020
— Menu: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches Baked Beans Sweet Potato Fries Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Good Luck to our football team as we host CWC tonight at 7:00. Game will be live streamed on Striv at striv.tv/channel/pjcc/ There will not be any sound with the broadcast. FFA Labor auction to follow.
Good Luck to our JV volleyball team as they compete in a tournament at Riverside tomorrow. Leave at 9:15 a.m. Wolfpack vs. Plainview 11:00 a.m. with games to follow.
C team volleyball game with Boone Central on Monday has been cancelled.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their win over Creighton yesterday.
FFA Mums are in early! The mums will be available for pick up this week Stop by the greenhouse to find Mrs. Schwartz these days and times to pick yours up today from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Feel free to have a FFA member deliver them to you as well, as long as you have paid with your pre-order. Thank you!
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Menu: Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches Baked Beans Sweet Potato Fries Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ All school Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. If the time is 8:50 a.m. Ag students should quietly leave Mass for Range Judging.
Good Luck to our C/ JV and varsity volleyball teams as they travel to play Creighton. First game is at 5:30 this afternoon. Bus will leave immediately after school today. Spectators are required to wear masks to enter the building—once seated and social distanced masks can be removed. If you leave your seat (concession stand, restroom, etc.) you are required to wear a mask. All spectators need to leave the gym immediately after the contest. On Saturday, the bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. for JV volleyball at Riverside.
Friday’s game will again be live streamed on Striv at striv.tv/channel/pjcc/ There will not be any sound with the broadcast.
FFA Mums are in early! The mums will be available for pick up this week Stop by the greenhouse to find Mrs. Schwartz these days and times to pick yours up: Thursday, Sept 17th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or Friday, Sept. 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Feel free to have a FFA member deliver them to you as well, as long as you have paid with your pre-order. Thank you!
Congratulations to our JH volleyball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Range Judging: Harlie, Layne, Alyssa, Kirsten, Marissa, Allyson, Emily, Sharon, Carter, Taylynne, Paiton, Cale and Dylon.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Menu: Chicken Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
We will be using the late start schedule today.
Reminder we will have our all school Mass tomorrow morning at 8:15.
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team as they travel to play Neligh-Oakdale at 3:00 this afternoon. Bus will leave at 2:10 p.m. “C” will play the first game followed by “B” and then “A”.
Thursday volleyball players will leave immediately after school and on Saturday the bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. for JV volleyball at Riverside.
Friday’s game will again be live streamed on Striv at striv.tv/channel/pjcc/ There will not be any sound with the broadcast.
FFA Mums are in early! The mums will be available for pick up this week Stop by the greenhouse to find Mrs. Schwartz these days and times to pick yours up: Wednesday, Sept 16th from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept 17th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or Friday, Sept. 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Feel free to have a FFA member deliver them to you as well, as long as you have paid with your pre-order. Thank you!
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Kirsten, Ashtyn, Lexi, Emily, Kaylee & Natalie—remember your virtual EMHC/Lector training is this Sunday. Hopefully, you received an email regarding this. If not please let the office know.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch order for today — 7,8,9,10,11, 12 ___________________________________________________________________________ We will be using the 1:00 p.m. dismissal schedule today. Scheduled Parent/Teacher conferences this afternoon.
Thursday volleyball players will leave immediately after school and on Saturday the bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. for JV volleyball at Riverside.
Congratulations to our JH “A” and “B” and “C” volleyball teams on their wins over Summerland yesterday.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-15) 3:30 p.m.in the gym Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Kristen Ashtyn, Lexi, Emily, Kaylee & Natalie—remember your virtual EMHC/Lector training is this Sunday. Hopefully, you received an email regarding this. If not please let the office know.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Menu: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Elise R. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over High Plains last Friday and to the volleyball team on their win over Shelby/Rising City on Saturday.
Good Luck to our JH/C/JV volleyball teams and JH/JV football teams as we travel to Clearwater to play Summerland. JH volleyball begins at 4:00 this afternoon with the “A” team playing first followed by “B” and then “C”. and JH football at 5:30. The JH volleyball team is dismissed at 2:40 p.m. and will leave at 2:50 p.m. and the C/JV volleyball and JH/JV football teams will leave at 4:15 p.m.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-15) 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Natalie B. (8th) who will celebrate her birthday on Saturday.
Good Luck to our football team as we travel to play High Plains at Clarks tonight at 7:00. Guidelines: Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. Please sit in family groups and allow 6 feet between groups when possible and sit in every other row of the bleachers. Young children will not be allowed to play in the grass area surrounding the field, they need to sit with their family groups. Visiting teams will use the west sideline for fans. Also, since there isn’t a lot of seating on the west side of the field it would be a good idea to bring a lawn chair. Game can be watched on Striv on the following website. striv.tv/channel/high-plains/
Good Luck to our volleyball team as they compete in the Howells-Dodge Tournament at Howells tomorrow. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Game 1– Howells-Dodge vs. Shelby/Rising City 10:00–Game 2– Wolfpack vs. Shelby/Rising City 11:00– Game 3– Howells-Dodge vs. Wolfpack Parents, family members, or friends attending will need to present a pass provided before admission. Anyone without a pass will not be admitted. Masks are required for entry into the facilities. Fans must wear masks as they spectate. Please also adhere to social distancing guidelines. Concession stand will not be open. Fans are free to bring bottled liquids and packaged snacks. HD will not allow crock pots or meal lines during or after games. HD will broadcast all games live on YouTube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbhZwCwSUujfB71yc_p8_Q
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is Tuesday, September 22 and payment must accompany order.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Menu: Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tator Tot Casserole Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________ Pope John’s Eucharistic celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Janice E. who is celebrating her birthday today.
To give away: boys size 18 polos 1 red and 1 blue. Call Sheila Park @ 929-0482 if interested.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Deadline is September 22 and payment must accompany order.
Guidelines for football game at High Plains: Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. Please sit in family groups and allow 6 feet between groups when possible and sit in every other row of the bleachers. Young children will not be allowed to play in the grass area surrounding the field, they need to sit with their family groups. Visiting teams will use the west sideline for fans.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Menu: Mini Lasagna Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ St. Boniface Eucharistic celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schindler who is celebrating her birthday today.
FFA members – reminder to bring back your signed rules/bylaws and medical release forms. Dues for this year are $20 and your T-shirts are $12.00. Everything is due today. Thank you!
Volleyball info: On Saturday the bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. from EPS.
To give away: boys size 18 polos 1 red and 1 blue. Call Sheila Park @ 929-0482 if interested.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see the order form in the office. Deadline is September 22 and payment must accompany the order.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Menu: Corndog or Burrito Tortilla Chips w/ Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mini Lasagna Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Joseph M. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our volleyball team as we host a double tri this afternoon in the EPS Gym at 5:00. EPPJ vs. N-V N-V vs. Stuart Stuart vs. Summerland Summerland vs. EPPJ
*Restrictions on Fans: *-Highly encouraged to wear masks and practice social distance when seating. -Family groups are encouraged to sit together. -Elementary students are expected to sit with their parents, no running around will be allowed. -Parents and fans are expected to exit the facility immediately after the conclusion of the competition. -Seating will be marked. -The student section will be for current 7-12 EPPJ students only! No out of town students or graduates will be allowed. *Concessions:* Concession stand will be available. * Game Attendance:* Social distancing, according to health district for capacity (75%) *Facility:* Facility will be split to separate visiting fans and teams from intermingling.
*Coaches / Athletes: *-During competition, the sideline/bench/team areas will be restricted to essential personnel only. This includes players, coaches, team trainers, team managers, game officials, statisticians, and media. -Teams will use the same bench throughout the competition. -No team meals allowed to be brought in, warmed, served, etc. *Elgin Public and Pope John reserve the right to make changes to these guidelines based on updated Directed Health Measures. We do plan to livestream the games on our Striv channel. striv.tv/pjcc
Congratulations to our football team on their win over Boyd County last Friday
FFA members – reminder to bring back your signed rules/bylaws and medical release forms. Dues for this year are $20 and your T-shirts are $12.00. Everything is due tomorrow. Thank you!
Volleyball info: Thursday please dismiss JV/C team girls at 3:30 p.m. On Saturday bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. from EPS.
A One Act call back list will be posted in the office today. Please check it.
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