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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Friday, October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 - 8:00 am
Menu: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Curly Fries Pickles Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon and periods 1-8 will meet. EPS also has an early dismissal. JH boys will check in football gear […]
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October 17, 2026
ACT
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October 17, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
C VB Tourney @ Neligh
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October 18, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Youth Group @ Tintern
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October 19, 2026
Jr Right to Life Bake Sale
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October 19, 2026
NVC VB Tourney - TBD (Top 2 seeds host)
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October 20, 2026
NVC VB - TBD (Bartlett & Highest Loser's Bracket Seed)
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October 20, 2026
Sophomore Career Day @ WSC
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October 21, 2026 - October 24, 2026 @
National FFA @ Indianapolis

Announcements Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chili Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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The symbol added to the Jesse tree today is carpenter’s tools. They remind us of Joseph of Nazareth who was chosen to be the foster father of Jesus. He provided for the Holy Family by working as a carpenter.
Happy Birthday to Carter B. who is celebrating his birthday today.
FFA members should bring their Secret Santa gift to the Ag room today. Be sure to have the name of who the gift is for on it and then pick up yours!
Gonzaga House will clean up after games on Thursday.
3rd period study hall will meet in the library today.
Students–all food items must be taken out of lockers before leaving for Christmas break.
Absent
Paiton H.-ex.
Simon B.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Harlie B. –leaving @ 1:15 p.m. to serve for a funeral in Raeville
Lauren S.-leaving @ 1:15 p.m. to serve for a funeral in Raeville
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Christian P.-left after Mass
Natalie B.-leaving @ 9:30 a.m. & will return
Olivia K.-leaving @ 1:15 p.m. (to serve for a funeral in Raeville
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of an angel holding a candle is added to the Jesse tree today. God often sends His messengers, the angels, to earth.
Happy Birthday to Jasmine D. & Ally S. who are celebrating birthdays today.
The Pope John and St. Boniface Christmas Concert will be this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Mignery Cross open house will be held in the gym lobby from 6-7:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our varsity girl’s basketball team on their win over Creighton yesterday.
FFA members should bring their Secret Santa gift to the Ag room tomorrow. Be sure to have the name of who the gift is for on it and then pick up yours!
Football Post Season Honors–Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention: Hunter R. and Kyle S. Lincoln Journal Star Honorable Mention: Hunter R.|
January calendar items due in the office today before 9:00 a.m.
Gonzaga House will clean up after games on Thursday.
Announcements Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The symbol of an angel holding a candle is added to the Jesse tree today. God often sends His messengers, the angels, to earth.
Happy Birthday to Jasmine D. & Ally S. who are celebrating birthdays today.
The Pope John and St. Boniface Christmas Concert will be this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Mignery Cross open house will be held in the gym lobby from 6-7:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our varsity girl’s basketball team on their win over Creighton yesterday.
FFA members should bring their Secret Santa gift to the Ag room tomorrow. Be sure to have the name of who the gift is for on it and then pick up yours!
Football Post Season Honors–Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention: Hunter R. and Kyle S. Lincoln Journal Star Honorable Mention: Hunter R.|
January calendar items due in the office today before 9:00 a.m.
Gonzaga House will clean up after games on Thursday.
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Myles V.
Sawyer V.
Early Dismissal
Cameron K.-leaving @ 10:30 a.m. & will return after lunch
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Monday, December 17, 2018
Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 7,12,11,10,9,8
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A harp, the symbol of David, is placed on the Jesse tree today. David was the king and leader of God’s people.
Advent Wreath Service at 11:50 this morning in the front hall.
FFA members should bring their Secret Santa gift to the Ag room next Wednesday, December 19th. Be sure to have the name of who the gift is for on it and then pick up yours!
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls basketball teams on their win over Boyd County on Saturday.
January calendar items due in the office by Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
A representative from Chadron will be here at 1:30 this afternoon to visit with the juniors.
Good Luck to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams as we host Creighton this afternoon at 4:45 in the EPS Gym. JV girls will play 4 quarters.
Announcements Monday, December 17, 2018
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Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 7,12,11,10,9,8
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A harp, the symbol of David, is placed on the Jesse tree today. David was the king and leader of God’s people.
Advent Wreath Service at 11:50 this morning in the front hall.
FFA members should bring their Secret Santa gift to the Ag room Wednesday Be sure to have the name of who the gift is for on it and then pick up yours!
Congratulations to our JV and varsity girls basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County on Saturday.
January calendar items due in the office by Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
A representative from Chadron will be here at 1:30 this afternoon to visit with the juniors.
Good Luck to our JV girls and varsity basketball teams as we host Creighton this afternoon at 4:45 in the EPS Gym. JV girls will play 4 quarters.
Absent
Sebastian O.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Linus B.-leaving @ 9:20 a.m. & will return
St. Boniface
Absent
Myles V.-ex.
Elizabeth M.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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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.