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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Wednesday, August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 - 7:22 am
Menu: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Thursday: Mini Lasagna Bosco Sticks Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Ace P. and Carter L. celebrating birthdays today. We would like to welcome Shauna Workman who will be serving us as our school nurse. Health screening will […]
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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
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September 2, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JH VB vs. N-V (EPS)

Thursday, September 3, 2020
Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Deli Turkey w/WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Marissa P. who is celebrating her birthday today.
No chocolate milk available in the office until Monday—milk truck did not deliver our order.
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 by next Wednesday, Sept 9th. Thank you!
Students praying and saying the pledge—you need to speak both the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance clearly into the phone receiver as many days you cannot be heard.
Good Luck to our volleyball team as we travel to play Chambers. JV will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by varsity. Bus will leave at 4:15 p.m. *This is a change – Fans will be allowed to come through the activity entrance as well (northwest corner) instead of having to come in on the stage. EPPJ fans will be seated on the south side of the main bleachers only under the big Guest sign. (This changed as we were going to have them on the stage). Chambers students will be allowed to come sit on the stage only. EPPJ restrooms will be to the south through the hallway. Restrooms will be marked. At this time, we are still not doing concessions. We will be streaming the games off our YouTube channel.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Menu: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Owen C. who is celebrating his birthday today.
St. Boniface Eucharistic celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Final round of One Act auditions will be held tonight at 6:45 in our library.
Students praying and saying the pledge—you need to speak into the receiver as many days you cannot be heard.
Students—please do not put any bills larger than a “$1” bill in the pop machine. It does not have the capability to tell the dollar amount you put in.
Congratulations to our “C” and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Burwell yesterday.
Volleyball at Chambers tomorrow: Due to seating availability, only parents, siblings, and grandparents will be allowed to attend the JV and varsity volleyball games and will only be allowed to sit on the bleachers on the stage. To enter the building – use the stage entrance on the west side of the building. To access the stage – use the black stairs on the west side of the building. Restrooms -use the south restrooms only. Masks are recommended but not required. Games will be live streamed on the Chambers School YouTube Channel.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Good Luck to our C/JV/Varsity volleyball teams as we travel to play Burwell at 5:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. and managers at 2:50 p.m. Masks are required for everyone except for players and coaches while participating. Visiting fans will sit in the east bleachers and immediately following the conclusion of the game they will be asked to exit the gym through the southeast doors. Parents may talk to their athletes outside of the school.
Congratulations to our JH “A” and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Menu: Hot Dog w/WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball teams as we host Fullerton in the St. Boniface Gym. A Wolfpack scrimmage will begin at 3:30 this afternoon. The JH “B” team will play the first game at 4:30 p.m. 11th and 12th Jr. Right-to-Life Members will clean up following the volleyball games today. Good Luck to our JH football team as we host Fullerton at 4:30 this afternoon.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Menu: Chicken Fajitas w Soft Shell Corn Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Hot Dog w/WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Kaiden B. who is celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
FFA is selling mum plants. Order forms are in the office. Due noon today!
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office to cover costs of mailing all transcripts, scholarships, etc. (Jasmine & Marissa)
The lunchroom is still in need of a helper today and then every other Friday. (someone else is doing the other Fridays).
Good Luck to our football team as they travel to O’Neill to play St. Mary’s tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Please note that the game will only be accessible for parents, grandparents, and siblings.
FYI for students who signed up to be a Eucharistic Minister—the virtual training will be Sunday afternoon, September 20th from 3-4:30 p.m. You will be receiving more information via email from Dr. Michael Emmerich at a later date.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Corn Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Pope John’s Eucharistic celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our C/JV/Var. volleyball teams as we travel to play Lutheran High Northeast at 5:00 today. The team is dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Fans are high encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing when seating. Separate concessions for home and visitors. Fans should park on the North part of the parking lot on the gravel and enter the Northeast corner of the school. No team meals will be allowed to be brought in.
FFA is selling mum plants. Order forms are in the office. Due noon Friday!
September calendar items are due in the office by noon today.
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office to cover costs of mailing all transcripts, scholarships, etc. (Natalie, Jasmine & Marissa)
The following JH students need to turn in their NSAA Student/Parent Form before dismissal tomorrow –Stephanie and Haley.
The lunchroom is still in need of a helper this Friday and then every other Friday. (someone else is doing the other Fridays).
Guidelines for the football game vs St. Mary’s on Saturday. Please note that the game will only be accessible for parents, grandparents, and siblings.
FYI for students who signed up to be a Eucharistic Minister—the virtual training will be Sunday afternoon, September 20th from 3-4:30 p.m. You will be receiving more information via email from Dr. Michael Emmerich at a later date.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Eucharistic celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Ace P. who is celebrating his birthday today.
We are out of chocolate milk in the office until tomorrow morning!
FFA is selling mum plants. Order forms are in the office. Due noon Friday!
September calendar items are due in the office by noon on Thursday (August 27th).
There is information in the office on “The Perfect Ending” one act for anyone who would like to look at it. (characters, setting, etc.)
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office to cover costs of mailing all transcripts, scholarships, etc. (Natalie, Jasmine, Ashtyn, Marissa & Skylar)
The following JH students need to turn in their NSAA Student/Parent Form before dismissal tomorrow –Stephanie, Connor and Haley.
Guidelines for the football game vs St. Mary’s on Saturday. Please note that the game will only be accessible for parents, grandparents, and siblings.
For the sign up for the blood drive- there will be only two students per time slot. Please go back into the form and make the necessary changes. Students leaving to volunteer for the blood drive need to sign out in the office and have a temperature check.
A finger rosary was found on the north side of school yesterday and may be picked up in the office.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Menu: Goulash Green Beans French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
FFA is selling mum plants. Order forms are in the office.
Students—when driving practices after school PLEASE SLOW DOWN. There are many students either walking home or being picked up after school.
September calendar items are due in the office by noon on Thursday (August 27th).
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office to cover costs of mailing all transcripts, scholarships, etc.
Guidelines for the football game vs St. Mary’s on Saturday. Please note that the game will only be accessible for parents, grandparents, and siblings.
If any student did not receive a lanyard, please come to the office.
For the sign up for the blood drive- there will be only two students per time slot. Please go back into the form and make the necessary changes. ann
Monday, August 24, 2020
Menu: (menu change) Chicken Breast Filet Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Goulash Green Beans French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Elizabeth M. who is celebrating her birthday today.
FFA is selling mum plants. Order forms are in the office.
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office to cover costs of mailing all transcripts, scholarships, etc. Also, if you need a transcript sent please contact Brenda. Transcripts cannot be given to a student. They must be mailed directly to the college or downloaded to the college.
Today is the last day to sign up to be part of the cast or crew of our One Act.
Here are the guidelines for the football game vs St. Mary’s on Saturday. Please note that the game will only be accessible for parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Menu: Taco Burgers w/ Bun Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Hot Dog/WG Bun Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Jory D. who celebrated his birthday yesterday.
FFA is selling mum plants. Order forms are in the office.
A blue sweatshirt was left in Mrs. Payne’s room yesterday and may be picked up in the office.
Attention high school students: Before the day is over on Friday, please check the sign-up sheet in Room 12 for Right-to-Life membership. After your name, indicate YES or NO. We would like to finalize the list this week. Thank you!
The lunchroom is looking for an aide Fridays from 11:10 to 1:10 p.m. If you know of someone please contact Deb at the lunchroom (843.2464).
* FFA members!* If you signed up to help at Rae Valley Days this weekend make sure you remember your shift. The sign up is posted on the Ag door if you want to take a screen shot. Report to the little red building and Ruth (Mrs. Miller) will direct you where you need to go. Masks are encouraged but not required. Thank you for volunteering!
Pictures for football, volleyball, dance, and cheer on today at 3:45 p.m. in the EPS gym.
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office to cover costs of mailing all transcripts, scholarships, etc. Also, if you need a transcript sent please contact Brenda. Transcripts cannot be given to a student. They must be mailed directly to the college or downloaded to the college.