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Elgin, NE 68636
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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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See dates on school calendar.
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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

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).
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Menu: Hamburger/WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as we host Madison this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. “A” team will play the first game.
Students who ordered One Act t-shirts are asked to pick them up in the office today. Cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt.
Announcements Thursday, November 29, 2018
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Menu: Hamburger/WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as we host Madison this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. “A” team will play the first game.
Students who ordered One Act t-shirts are asked to pick them up in the office today. Cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt. (Jasmine D.)
Absent
Haley Z.-ex.
Tardy
Simon B.-ex.
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Alison K.
Josie R.
Tardy
Cecil S.
Early Dismissal
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Blueberry Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger/WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our One Act members on their 3rdplace finish at districts yesterday. Outstanding acting awards: Hayley Z., Maddie S., Luke H., Brynn D., Skylar R., Emma M., Natalie R., Ally S.
Picture retakes as well as photos for those absent on the original day are this morning. (Cale K., Ashlynne C., Josie R., Sebastian & Hunter O., Mrs. Payne & Anna M.)
Any student who would like to help with the vendors at the shopping night this Wednesday, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer for more information.
Congratulations to our JH girls “B” team on their win over Humphrey yesterday.
Students who ordered One Act t-shirts are asked to pick them up in the office today. Cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt. (Skylar R. & Jasmine D.)
FFA Members: Reminder of the FFA meeting at 6:15 in the Ag room this evening. We will vote on the December service project and draw names for secret Santa gift exchange so be sure to attend! If you cannot attend, Mrs. Schwartz needs a written note from a parent/guardian as stated in the FFA Bylaws.
Congratulations to the EPPJ volleyball girls for post season honors! ACN All Area Team: Allyson W., Kayce K., Anna H., Kaylee M. and Honorable Mention: Grace R. and Haley Z. Norfolk Daily News: Elite Eight First Team Allyson W. Honorable Mention: Anna H. and Kaylee M.
Announcements Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Blueberry Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger/WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Congratulations to our One Act members on their 3rd place finish at districts yesterday. Outstanding acting awards: Haley Z., Maddie S., Luke H., Brynn D., Skylar R., Emma M., Natalie R., Ally S.
Picture retakes as well as photos for those absent on the original day are this morning. (Cale K., Ashlynne C., Josie R., Sebastian & Hunter O., Mrs. Payne & Anna M.)
Any student who would like to help with the vendors at the shopping night this Wednesday, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer for more information.
Congratulations to our JH girls “B” team on their win over Humphrey yesterday.
Students who ordered One Act t-shirts are asked to pick them up in the office today. Cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt. (Skylar R. & Jasmine D.)
FFA Members: Reminder of the FFA meeting at 6:15 in the Ag room this evening. We will vote on the December service project and draw names for secret Santa gift exchange so be sure to attend! If you cannot attend, Mrs. Schwartz needs a written note from a parent/guardian as stated in the FFA Bylaws.
Congratulations to the EPPJ volleyball girls for post season honors! ACN All Area Team: Allyson W., Kayce K.,
Anna H., Kaylee M. and Honorable Mention: Grace R. and Haley Z. Norfolk Daily News: Elite Eight First Team Allyson W. Honorable Mention: Anna H. and Kaylee M.
Absent
Ashtyn M.-ex.
Natalie B.-ex.
R. J. L.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Sharon B.-leaving @ 10:50 a.m. & will return before lunch
St. Boniface
Absent
Leo S.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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Menu: Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Dinner bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Blueberry Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 11:50 in the St. Boniface Church.
E-learning day for the high school.
Good Luck to our one act members and coach as they compete in districts at Central Community College today. We take the stage at 10:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team as they travel to play Humphrey at 4:00 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team as they travel to Battle Creek for a 3:30 p.m. match. They are dismissed after lunch.
Thank you to Brenda, Ashtyn, Skyler and Brooklyn Meis for raking the leaves around school on Saturday! We appreciate it.
Picture retakes as well as photos for those absent on the original day will be tomorrow morning. (Cale K., Ashlynne C. & Josie R.)
Any student who would like to help with the vendors at the shopping night this Wednesday, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer for more information.
Students who ordered One Act t-shirts. The cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt.
FFA Members: Reminder of the FFA meeting at 6:15 in the Ag room tomorrow evening. We will vote on the December service project and draw names for secret Santa gift exchange so be sure to attend! If you cannot attend, Mrs. Schwartz needs a written note from a parent/guardian as stated in the FFA Bylaws.
Announcements Monday, November 26, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Casserole Peas French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Dinner bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 10,9,8,7,12,11
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December calendar items due in the office by today @ noon.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team as they compete at Neligh-Oakdale today at 5:00 p.m.
There are order forms in the office for anyone who would like to order basketball items: shirts, hoodies, beanies, stadium seats, etc. Deadline is today.
Picture retakes as well as photos for those absent on the original day will be Wednesday morning. (Cale K., Ashlynne C. & Josie R.)
8th graders please report to the library today for 6th period.
Students who ordered One Act t-shirts. The cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt. They should be here today.
FFA Members: Reminder there is a FFA meeting at 6:15p.m. in the Ag room on Wednesday, November 28th. We will vote on the December service project and draw names for secret Santa gift exchange so be sure to attend! If you can not attend, Mrs. Schwartz needs a written note from a parent/guardian as stated in the FFA Bylaws.
Absent
Ashlynne C.-ex.
Taylynne C.-ex.
Emma L. R.
Ervin D.
Tardy
Austin B.
Early Dismissal
Bre B.-leaving @ 1:40 p.m. & will return
St. Boniface
Absent
Simon B.-ex.
Eli P.-ex.
Amelia B.-ex.
Michael S.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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