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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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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

Friday, December 14, 2018
Menu:
Monday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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A hand raised in blessing is added to the Jesse tree today. It reminds us of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who led the chosen people into the Promised Land.
Happy Birthday to Sandi H. who will celebrate her birthday on Sunday.
Periods 1-4 will meet today with a noon dismissal. No Elgin Public Bus service at dismissal. Faculty in-service this afternoon.
January calendar items due in the office by Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Good Luck to our wrestling team as we host the Wolfpack Invite tomorrow in the St. Boniface Gym beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Good Luck to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams as we host Boyd County at 2:45 in the EPS Gym tomorrow. JV girls will play 4 quarters. Elgin High Post Prom is having a soup supper during the ball games.
We will host the Little Kids Wrestling Tournament on Sunday in the St. Boniface Gym.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Menu: Chicken Quesadilla Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: No Lunch
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Today we add the tablets of stone, a symbol of the 10 commands, to the Jesse tree. God gave Moses the 10 commandments to tell us what He expects of us. The way we are to honor God and respect our neighbors are outlined for us.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Becker who is celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as we travel to play Elkhorn Valley. “B” team will play the first game at 3:30 this afternoon. Bus will leave at 2:15 p.m.
Elgin High Post Prom is having a soup supper during the ball games this Saturday.
5th hour Ag students will remain here today.
Announcements Friday, December 14, 2018
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Menu: No Lunch
Monday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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A hand raised in blessing is added to the Jesse tree today. It reminds us of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who led the chosen people into the Promised Land.
Happy Birthday to Sandi H. who will celebrate her birthday on Sunday.
Periods 1-4 will meet today with a noon dismissal. No Elgin Public Bus service at dismissal. Faculty in-service this afternoon.
January calendar items due in the office by Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Good Luck to our wrestling team as we host the Wolfpack Invite tomorrow in the St. Boniface Gym beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Good Luck to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams as we host Boyd County at 2:45 in the EPS Gym tomorrow. JV girls will play 4 quarters. Elgin High Post Prom is having a soup supper during the ball games.
We will host the Little Kids Wrestling Tournament on Sunday in the St. Boniface Gym.
Absent
Sebastian O.-ex.
Lexi B.
Abby H.-ex.
Trista H.-ex.
Tardy
Blake H.
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
Paiton H.-leaving @ 9:40 a.m. to serve for a funeral
Kyle S.-leaving @ 11:45 a.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Matthew K.-ex.
Connor H.-ex.
Hunter O.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Kellan H.-leaving @ 9:40 a.m. to serve for a funeral
Kaitey S.-leaving @ 11:45 a.m.
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Announcements Thursday, December 13, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Quesadilla Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: No Lunch
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Today we add the tablets of stone, a symbol of the 10 commands, to the Jesse tree. God gave Moses the 10 commandments to tell us what He expects of us. The way we are to honor God and respect our neighbors are outlined for us.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Becker who is celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as we travel to play Elkhorn Valley. “B” team will play the first game at 3:30 this afternoon. Bus will leave at 2:15 p.m.
Elgin High Post Prom is having a soup supper during the ball games this Saturday.
5th hour Ag students will remain here today.
Absent
Tardy
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
Alyssa B.-leaving @ 3:25 p.m.
Lane B.-leaving @ 10:00 a.m.
Lauren S.-Ag trip to Northeast Animal Shelter 4th – 8th periods
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Sawyer V.
Alison K.
Early Dismissal
Natalie B.-leaving @ 3:25 p.m.
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New National Honor Society Members inducted to Pope John XXIII Chapter
( l to r:) Back row: Luke Henn, Brynn Dilly, Breanna Bartak Front row: Allyson Selting, Marissa Preister, Kayce Kallhoff
At a special National Honor Society Induction Ceremony held during school mass on Tuesday, December 11th, six new members were welcomed into the Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School Chapter in Elgin. New members include sophomores Marissa Preister, daughter of Scott and Kay Preister of Petersburg; Allyson Selting, daughter of Lynn and Amy Selting of Elgin, juniors Breanna Bartak, daughter of Gary and Mary Bartak of Ewing; Brynn Dilly, daughter of Doug and Shawn Dilly of Neligh; Luke Henn, son of Denis and Jan Henn of Elgin; Kayce Kallhoff, daughter of Brent and Susan Kallhoff of Elgin.
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. To be considered for membership students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Quesadilla Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of Joseph, a multicolored coat, is placed on the Jesse tree today. Joseph gave food to God’s chosen people when there was a famine. We remember him by his coat of many colors.
Elgin High Post Prom is having a soup supper during the ball games Saturday, December 15th.
Thanks to all who auditioned for the musical cast on Monday night! You all did a great job and made it very hard to choose! If you want to be part of the chorus, please turn in your audition form to Mrs. Becker by this Friday, Dec. 14th.
Announcements Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Quesadilla Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of Joseph, a multicolored coat, is placed on the Jesse tree today. Joseph gave food to God’s chosen people when there was a famine. We remember him by his coat of many colors.
Elgin High Post Prom is having a soup supper during the ball games Saturday, December 15th.
Thanks to all who auditioned for the musical cast on Monday night! You all did a great job and made it very hard to choose! If you want to be part of the chorus, please turn in your audition form to Mrs. Becker by this Friday, Dec. 14th.
Absent
Kirsten K.-ex.
Ervin D.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Ally S.-leaving @ 10:00 a.m. & will return
St. Boniface
Absent
Leo S.-ex.
Melissa S.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Jaydalynn & Baylee C.-leaving @ 2:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Menu: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of a rose is added to the Jesse tree today. It is a sign of Isaiah’s prophecy “…that a desert shall bloom as the rose at the coming of the Lord.”
Our NHS Induction and Mass will be celebrated at 11:50 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Congratulations to our new members: Breanna B., Brynn D., Luke H., Kayce K., Marissa P. & Allyson S.
Congratulations to our JH basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
Good Luck to our JV girls (4 qtrs.) and varsity basketball teams as we host Elkhorn Valley beginning at 4:45 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. Francis House will clean up after the games. Games will be on Striv TV today.
If anyone has corn hole games for the last day before Christmas break please bring them to the office.
Announcements Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of a rose is added to the Jesse tree today. It is a sign of Isaiah’s prophecy “…that a desert shall bloom as the rose at the coming of the Lord.”
Our NHS Induction and Mass will be celebrated at 11:50 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Congratulations to our new members: Breanna B., Brynn D., Luke H., Kayce K., Marissa P. & Allyson S.
Congratulations to our JH basketball teams on their wins over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
Good Luck to our JV girls (4 qtrs.) and varsity basketball teams as we host Elkhorn Valley beginning at 4:45 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. Francis House will clean up after the games. Games will be on Striv TV today.
If anyone has corn hole games for the last day before Christmas break please bring them to the office.
Absent
Tardy
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Melissa S.
Cecil S.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Baylee C.-leaving @ 2:30 p.m.
Jaydalynn C.-leaving @ 2:30 p.m.
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 8,7,12,11,10,9
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The symbols added to the Jesse tree today are a tent and camel. These remind us of Abraham, who was called by God to lead the chosen people through the desert to the chosen land.
Happy Birthday to Conor R. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Advent Wreath Service at 11:50 this morning.
All NHS members and new inductees will need to be dismissed at 12:25 today to practice for the ceremony at the St. Boniface Church.
Congratulations to EPPJ volleyball girls receiving post season honors from Omaha World Herald. Class D1 2nd Team setter is Allyson W. Honorable Mention goes to Kaylee M., Anna H., Kayce K. & Haley Z.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls basketball teams on their wins over Plainview on Friday and the varsity girls on their win over Riverside on Saturday.
Thank you to Mrs. Bartak and the members of Francis House who helped with the breakfast yesterday. We appreciate your work and also the support of those who came for our breakfast. The Class of 2019.
If anyone has corn hole games for the last day before Christmas break please bring them to the office.
Musical auditions this evening at 6:30.
Good Luck to our JH girls and boys basketball teams as we host Niobrara-Verdigre at 4:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym. Girls “A” will play the first game followed by the “B” team and then boys “A” team.