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Elgin, NE 68636
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Menu: Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas Lettuce Salad Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ K-8th shot and dribble club summer forms need to be turned in at the office before leaving today. Completed and partially completed forms are accepted for those […]
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August 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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

Announcements Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Menu: Shredded Beef w/ WG Bun Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Goulash Broccoli w/ Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Today we add the symbol of Noah to the Jesse tree. The ark reminds us that life was preserved during the great flood because Noah built the ark and followed God’s directions.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as they travel to Neligh-Oakdale for a 4:00 game this afternoon. “A” team will play a full game followed by 1 quarter for the “B” team. Team will leave at 3:15 p.m.
Southeast door on the gym is repaired.
Absent
Onesa R.-ex.
Kaylee R.-ex.
Natalie B.-ex.
Maddie S.-ex.
Lauren S.-ex.
Tardy Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
Ashtyn M.-leaving @ 9:05 a.m. & will return
Ervin D.-leaving @ 2:00 p.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Brayden B.-ex.
Baylee C.-ex.
Kaiden B.-ex.
Natalie B.-ex.
Tardy
Myles V.
Sawyer V.
Alison K.
Early Dismissal
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Menu: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Shredded Beef w/ WG Bun Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Symbols of an apple and serpent are added to the Jesse tree today. These remind us of Adam and Eve. Because of their win, evil entered the world.
The side door on the gym does not unlock. Please use the front doors.
If anyone found a Nebraska stocking hat please turn it in at the office. It was on the bench in the lunchroom yesterday.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girl’s basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Students helping with the Little Kids Shopping Night at the KC Hall –reminder that this event is today. Thanks in advance to those who volunteered (with a little help) to assist the area youngsters.
Congratulations to the following winners in the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District poster contest.
4-6th grades: Camry K. received 1st place, Reese S. 2nd and Aiden K.-3rd. 7th-9th grades: Skyler M. received 1st, Matthew D. 2nd and Emma Lea R. 3rd. The winners received a cash prize for their entries.
An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held tomorrow morning at 7:20 in the music room. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Announcements Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Menu: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Shredded Beef w/ WG Bun Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Symbols of an apple and serpent are added to the Jesse tree today. These remind us of Adam and Eve. Because of their win, evil entered the world.
The side door on the gym does not unlock. Please use the front doors.
If anyone found a Nebraska stocking hat please turn it in at the office. It was on the bench in the lunchroom yesterday.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Students helping with the Little Kids Shopping Night at the KC Hall –reminder that this event is today. Thanks in advance to those who volunteered (with a little help) to assist the area youngsters.
Congratulations to the following winners in the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District poster contest.
4-6th grades: Camry K. received 1st place, Reese S. 2nd and Aiden K.-3rd. 7th-9th grades: Skyler M. received 1st, Matthew D. 2nd and Emma Lea R. 3rd. The winners received a cash prize for their entries.
An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held tomorrow morning at 7:20 in the music room. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Absent
Trista H.-ex.
Natalie B.-ex.
Simon B.-ex.
Tardy
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Kaiden B.-ex.
Baylee C.-ex.
Josie R.
Cameron K.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Landyn V. & Karson K.-leaving @ 10:10 to serve for a funeral
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Menu: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Dinner Bun Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is that of the land, water and plant life. It reminds us of creation of the earth and all forms of life.
Our Penance Service will be held this morning following the St. Boniface service which begins at 11:15.
Tis the season for speech to begin! Students interested in being a member of Pope John’s speech team this year plan to attend an informational meeting Wednesday morning at 7:40.
An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held this Thursday morning at 7:20 in the music room. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 5:15 in the St. Boniface Gym. JV girls will play 2 quarters followed by varsity games. Joshua House will clean up after basketball games.
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Announcements Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Dinner Bun Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is that of the land, water and plant life. It reminds us of creation of the earth and all forms of life.
Our Penance Service will be held this morning following the St. Boniface service which begins at 11:15.
The side door on the gym does not unlock. Please use the front doors.
Tis the season for speech to begin! Students interested in being a member of Pope John’s speech team this year plan to attend an informational meeting Wednesday morning at 7:40.
Breanna B., Brynn D., Luke H., Kayce K., Marissa P. & Ally S.-please stop in the office sometime today.
An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held this Thursday morning at 7:20 in the music room. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our basketball teams as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 5:15 in the St. Boniface Gym. JV girls will play 2 quarters followed by varsity games. Joshua House will clean up after basketball games.
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Absent
Ashtyn M.-ex.
Ervin D.-ex.
Tardy
Simon B.
Blake H.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Christian P.-ex.
Tardy
Sophia S.
Alison K.
Early Dismissal
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Monday, December 3, 2018
Menu: Calzone (Meat) Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Dinner Bun Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 9,8,7,12,11,10
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The symbol of Jesse, a branched tree, is placed on the Jesse tree today to remind us that Jesus came from the house of and family of Jesse.
Happy Birthday to Ms. Wondercheck who is celebrating her birthday today.
Advent Wreath service 1:07 this afternoon in the front hall.
An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held on Thursday December 6th at 7:20 a.m. in the music room. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Joshua House will clean up after basketball games tomorrow.
Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over N-V last Friday.
Congratulations to EPPJ volleyball players Anna H., Kaylee M., Ally W. and Haley Z. for receiving Honorable Mention All State in Lincoln Journal Star!
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Announcements Monday, December 3, 2018
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Menu: Calzone (Meat) Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Dinner Bun Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 9,8,7,12,11,10
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The symbol of Jesse, a branched tree, is placed on the Jesse tree today to remind us that Jesus came from the house of and family of Jesse.
Happy Birthday to Ms. Wondercheck who is celebrating her birthday today.
Advent Wreath service 1:07 this afternoon in the front hall.
The side door on the gym does not unlock. Please use the front doors.
An informational meeting about this year’s musical, Cinderella, will be held on Thursday December 6th at 7:20 a.m. in the music room. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Joshua House will clean up after basketball games tomorrow.
Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over N-V last Friday.
Congratulations to EPPJ volleyball players Anna H., Kaylee M., Ally W. and Haley Z. for receiving Honorable Mention All State in Lincoln Journal Star!
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Absent
Tardy
Ashlynne C.
Taylynne C.
Layne B.
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Amelia B.-ex.
Eliza B.-ex.
Tardy
Mikaiah H.
Kami C.
Darby C.
Cecil S.
Early Dismissal
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Luke H. who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
Congratulations to Breanna B. on being selected for the UNK Festival Choir!
Congratulations to our JH girl’s basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
Good Luck to our varsity basketball teams as we host N-V this afternoon in the EPS Gym. Varsity girls will play at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity boys. No JV Girls game.
Good Luck to our wrestling team as they compete at Howells tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
Our Winter Formal scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed until a possible later date.
Congratulations to Wolfpack volleyball girls for making Prep Dig post season honors!
D1 2nd team libero Anna H. and Honorable Mention: Allyson W., Kaylee M. and Haley Z.
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Announcements Friday, November 30, 2018
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Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Luke H. who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
Congratulations to Breanna B. on being selected for the UNK Festival Choir!
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
Good Luck to our varsity basketball teams as we host N-V this afternoon in the EPS Gym. Varsity girls will play at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity boys. No JV Girls game. Varsity girls dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
Good Luck to our wrestling team as they compete at Howells tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
Our Winter Formal scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed until a possible later date.
Congratulations to Wolfpack volleyball girls for making Prep Dig post season honors!
D1 2nd team libero Anna H. and Honorable Mention: Allyson W., Kaylee M. and Haley Z.
The Elgin FFA Chapter has been completing a December service project every for the past few years. This year the members have decided to collect items for military persons deployed. Operation Shoebox embraces a mission of providing hands on support for our troops deployed overseas. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. If you would like to donate goods for this project click here for a list of items: https://pjcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-FFA-Service-Project-Items.pdf You may give your items to one of the FFA officers mentioned in the link (or any FFA member) or leave in the school’s offices. All items need to be brought prior to December 12th, so we can ship them out in a timely manner before Christmas.
Absent
Abby H.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Austin B.-leaving @ 1:30 p.m.
Ervin D.-leaving @ 11:00 a.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Brecken C.-ex.
Baylee C.-ex.
Conor H.-ex.
Alison K.-ex.
Tardy
Myles V.
Sawyer V.
Early Dismissal
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Pope John Grocery Sales Fundraiser Successful!
Alyssa Burenheide, Maddie Schrage, Kyle Schumacher
Brooklyn, Skyler & Ashtyn Meis, Natalie & Austin Bauer, Sharon & Lane Bartak
Started in 1995, the Pope John XXIII Central Catholic’s Grocery Sales Project has become an annual fundraiser completed by Pope John students. They had a very successful year due to the efforts and cooperation of our area grocers, patrons and supporters. Those who purchased certificates or debit cards contributed an additional 5% above the purchase amount to the school. A number of Pope John supporters added generous donations, making it possible for the students to donate a total of $12,575.00 to the school’s operating budget.
Dean and Kim Schrage, Dean’s Market in Elgin, Greg and Carm Thramer and Terry and Connie Kaczor, Ewing Family Foods, Jeff Henning, Clearwater Market, Larry and Radeene Temme, Rae Valley Market in Petersburg, and Paul Bichlmeier, Thriftway Market in Neligh and Tilden, have all contributed 5% of the total sales to their respective stores to the fundraiser as well.
High salespersons recognized for their outstanding efforts were individuals Maddie Schrage ($9,800 sold), Alyssa Burenheide ($8,725 sold) and Kyle Schumacher ($7,000 sold). Families bringing in the most sales were Austin and Natalie Bauer ($7,700 sold), Lane and Sharon Bartak ($6,025 sold) and Ashtyn, Skyler and Brooklyn Meis ($2,750 sold).