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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Friday, September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 - 7:12 am
Menu: Goulash Broccoli Bosco Stick Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Bryce H. celebrating his birthday on Sunday. Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team traveling to O’Neill for a 10:00 a.m. start. Good […]
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September 21, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV FB @ Central Valley (Wolbach)
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September 21, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV VB @ Central Valley (Greeley)
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September 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026 @
State Range Judging @ Lincoln Co.
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September 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
C/JV/V VB vs. O'Neill (EPS)
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September 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026 @
State Range Judging @ Lincoln Co.
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September 23, 2026 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
One Act Practice
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September 24, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (Francis)
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September 24, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
College Fair @ NECC (Gr. 11-12)

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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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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