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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, October 1, 2018
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Menu: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Brew City Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Goulash Peas Jell-O Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 12,11,10,9,8,7
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Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Boone Central/Newman Grove on Thursday.
Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball teams as we host CWC at 3:30 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym and to the JH football team playing at 5:00 p.m. @ EPS.
Reminder that school pictures are this Friday beginning at 10:30 a.m. (dress code attire)
Volleyball leave times–Tuesday the bus will leave at 4:00 p.m. from EPS (non players not going be sure to let a coach know). On Thursday the bus will leave 5:30 p.m. from EPS.
The Junior Right-to-Life Group is sponsoring a Life Chain on Sunday, the 7th, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass in Elgin. Students, faculty, and community members are all invited to join them from 11:00 to noon on the sidewalk west of the church on this RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY. Posters will be provided to hold during this silent witness. Please join us.
Absent
Tardy
R. J. L.
Early Dismissal
Taylynne C.-leaving @ 10:30 a.m. & will return after lunch
Kaylee R.-leaving @ 12:35 p.m.
Haley Z.-leaving @ 11:40 a.m. & will return before lunch
St. Boniface.
Absent
Mikaiah H.-ex.
Darby C.-ex
Brooke K.-ex.
Harlie T.-ex. (tardy)
Benton T.-ex. (tardy)
Joseph M.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Thursday, September 27, 2018
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Menu: Mini Lasagna Broccoli w/ Cheese Parmesan Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Brew City Fries Baked Beans Fruit Mil OR Chef Salad
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No classes held tomorrow. Teacher In-Service in the morning and School of Faith in the afternoon.
Door bell/lock system is up and running again!
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host a tri today. Varsity will play @ EPS and JV in the St. Boniface Gym. 5:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Battle Creek 6:45 p.m. Battle Creek vs. BC/NG 8:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. BC/NG
Good Luck to our football team as we travel to Spalding to play Riverside at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow. The bus will leave at 4:15 p.m.
A reminder that today is the last day students may wear shorts to school.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is today at noon. (no school on Friday.Thank you from the junior class to all those who have ordered candy grams.
NHS applications were put in lockers on Tuesday. The deadline is November 2nd. If you did not receive an application but think that you should have, please see Mrs. Borer. You needed to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of last semester.
Any student who plans to apply for a scholarship for the MARCH for LIFE is reminded that the deadline is October 1st.
The deadline for registering for the March is October 15th. Students may still register. There is sufficient room for morel
Absent
Lexi B.
Layne B.-ex.
Tardy
Simon B.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Myles V.
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Triple Surprise Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mini Lasagna Broccoli w/ Cheese Parmesan Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Our all school Eucharist celebration will be this afternoon at 2:45 p.m. in the St. Boniface Church.
A reminder that this Thursday is the last day students may wear shorts to school.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is this Thursday at noon. (no school on Friday)
NHS applications were put in lockers on Tuesday. The deadline is November 2nd. If you did not receive an application but think that you should have, please see Mrs. Borer. You needed to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of last semester.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Osmond yesterday.
No chocolate milk available until Monday.
Any student who plans to apply for a scholarship for the MARCH for LIFE is reminded that the deadline is October 1st.
The deadline for registering for the March is October 15th. Students may still register. There is sufficient room for morel
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Darby C.-ex. (here 9:15)
Kami C.-ex. (here 9:15)
Mikaiah H.-ex. (here 9:15)
Tardy
Myles V.
Early Dismissal
State Range Judging: Faith & Kyle
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Announcements Tuesday, September 25
Menu: Tacos w/Soft Shell Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Triple Surprise Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team as we host a Tri this evening in the EPS Gym.
5:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Osmond 6:15 p.m. Osmond vs. Central Valley 7:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Central Valley
Congratulations to the JH volleyball teams on their wins over Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family yesterday.
October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal today.
Rosary will be prayed Thursday morning at 7:40 in the library.
A reminder that this Thursday is the last day students may wear shorts to school.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is this Thursday at noon. (no school on Friday)
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Kellan H.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m.
JH Retreat
Young Americans leaving @ 2:15 p.m. Noah S. & Onesa R., Will, Tessa, Brooke, Elizabeth, Josie, Darby, Camry, Joseph, Juliana, Jovie, Harlie & Quinn
Maddie S.-WSC Visit
Conor R. – leaving @12:37
State Range Judging: Kyle & Faith (leave after 3rd period)
Announcements Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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Menu: Tacos w/Soft Shell Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Triple Surprise Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team as we host a Tri this evening in the EPS Gym.
5:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Osmond 6:15 p.m. Osmond vs. Central Valley 7:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Central Valley
Congratulations to the JH volleyball teams on their wins over Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family yesterday.
October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal today.
Rosary will be prayed Thursday morning at 7:40 in the library.
A reminder that this Thursday is the last day students may wear shorts to school.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is this Thursday at noon. (no school on Friday)
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Kellan H.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m.
JH Retreat
Young Americans leaving @ 2:15 p.m. Noah S. & Onesa R., Will, Tessa, Brooke, Elizabeth, Josie, Darby, Camry, Joseph, Juliana, Jovie, Harlie & Quinn
Maddie S.-WSC Visit
Conor R. – leaving @12:37
State Range Judging: Kyle & Faith (leave after 3rd period)
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Announcements Monday, September 24, 2018
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Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Tacos w/Soft Shell Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 7,12,11,10,9,8
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Good Luck to our JH football team as they travel to Osmond for a 4:30 p.m. game. Team members dismissed at
2:00 p.m. and will dress at EPS with the bus leaving at 2:30 p.m. Good Luck to our JH, C and JV volleyball teams as they travel to Lindsay. JH “B” will play the first game at 3:30 p.m. followed by JH “A”, C and JV. Bus will leave at 2:00 p.m.
October calendar items are due in the office by dismissal tomorrow.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over West Holt and Plainview on Saturday.
Reminder of JH Retreat tomorrow. Students may wear jeans and a Pope John t-shirt. Remember you also need a sack lunch.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is this Thursday at noon. (no school on Friday)
Absent
Tardy
Blake H.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Mikaiah H.
Kami C.
Alison K.-ex.
Tardy
Myles V.
Sawyer V.
Early Dismissal
Kellan H.-leaving @ 3:30 p.m.
Young Americans: Noah S. & Onesa R., Will, Tessa, Brooke, Elizabeth, Josie, Darby, Camry, Joseph, Juliana, Jovie, Harlie & Quinn
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Announcements Friday, September 21, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Breast Filet/WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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We will begin with 3rd period today using the regular schedule.
Happy Birthday to Kyle S. who will celebrate his birthday on Saturday.
Congratulations to Kaylee M. for being Hausmann Star Athlete of the Week on WJAG and KEXL!
Good Luck to our football team as we host Plainview this evening at 7:00. FFA Hired Hand Auction will follow the game. Reminder that ALL FFA members are required to be at the annual FFA labor auction. Gonzaga and Francis House girls will clean up after the game.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Riverside yesterday.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as they compete in Plainview tomorrow. Bus will leave at 8:15 a.m.
JV will play in the Tartan Gym and varsity in Pirate Gym.
10:00 a.m. Plainview vs. EPPJ 11:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. WH 12:00 p.m. Plainview vs. WH
If you have duties at Mass please be sure to check in with your house faculty member before going over to church.
October calendar items are due in the office by Tuesday, September 25th.
Students—please do not help yourself to the milk in the office refrigerator. Wait for someone in the office to help you.
Reminder of JH Retreat next Tuesday. Students may wear jeans and a Pope John t-shirt. Remember you also need a sack lunch.
The Elgin Koed Group is looking for student volunteers to help serve food at the annual EKG Tailgate happening tomorrow at the Elgin Fire Hall. We are looking for three shifts of students, 11:00 to 1:00, 1:00 to 3:00, and approximately 3:00 to 5:00, or whenever food runs out. If you would be interested in giving back to your community, please e-mail or text Amy at aselting@gmail.com or 402-843-8110 and let her know what shift you could work. This would be a great way to earn community service hours!
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Carter B.-leaving @ 2:30 p.m.
Simon B.-leaving @ 3:30 p.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Breast Filet/WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Our All School Eucharist Celebration will be this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
We will be dismissing at 2:30 this afternoon to attend the Archbishop’s Dinner in LaVista where Mrs. Starman will be honored as teacher of the year. 8th period will not meet. There will not be afternoon bus service for students. We also have a late start tomorrow with no EPS Bus Service.
October calendar items are due in the office by Tuesday, September 25th.
Students—please do not help yourself to the milk in the office refrigerator. Wait for someone in the office to help you.
Reminder of JH Retreat next Tuesday. Students may wear jeans and a Pope John t-shirt. Remember you also need a sack lunch.
Remember that if you are scheduled to say prayer and you will be gone please find someone to take your place. This is especially for the JH who have PE and are not here at the end of the day.
The Elgin Koed Group is looking for student volunteers to help serve food at the annual EKG Tailgate happening this Saturday, September 22 at the Elgin Fire Hall. We are looking for three shifts of students, 11:00 to 1:00, 1:00 to 3:00, and approximately 3:00 to 5:00, or whenever food runs out. If you would be interested in giving back to your community, please e-mail or text Amy at aselting@gmail.com or 402-843-8110 and let her know what shift you could work. This would be a great way to earn community service hours!
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
Good Luck to our volleyball team as they compete in a tri at Riverside (Cedar Rapids) today. The bus will leave at
4:40 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Riverside vs. NC 6:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. NC 7:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Riverside
Reminder that ALL FFA members are required to be at the annual FFA labor auction. The auction will take place immediately following the football game this Friday, September 21st on the Elgin football field.
Absent
Bre B.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Alyssa B.-leaving @ 10:40 a.m. & will return
St. Boniface
Absent
Darby C.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Quinn H.-leaving @ 2:00 p.m.
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Announcements Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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Menu: Pulled Pork w/WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Peanut Butter Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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We will use the late start schedule today.
October calendar items are due in the office by Tuesday, September 25th.
Remember that if you are scheduled to say prayer and you will be gone please find someone to take your place. This is especially for the JH who have PE and are not here at the end of the day.
The Elgin Koed Group is looking for student volunteers to help serve food at the annual EKG Tailgate happening this Saturday, September 22 at the Elgin Fire Hall. We are looking for three shifts of students, 11:00 to 1:00, 1:00 to 3:00, and approximately 3:00 to 5:00, or whenever food runs out. If you would be interested in giving back to your community, please e-mail or text Amy at aselting@gmail.com or 402-843-8110 and let her know what shift you could work. This would be a great way to earn community service hours!
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
An olive green hoodie was left after the paper drive and may be picked up in the office.
The bus Thursday will leave at 4:40 p.m. for volleyball at Cedar Rapids.
At 7:40 a.m. on Thursday mornings join in saying the rosary in the library.
Congratulations to the FFA members competing in District X (North) range judging competition this past Monday.
Kyle S. – 6th overall, Hunter R. – 14th, Kira W. -19th out of 48 in the Sr. Division. In the Jr. Division Marissa P. was 17th overall and Kirsten K. was 18th overall out of 105 individuals. Next week Kyle, Hunter, Kira and Faith K. will be competing in the State Range Judging contest held near Imperial. Good Luck!
Reminder that ALL FFA members are required to be at the annual FFA labor auction. The auction will take place immediately following the football game this Friday, September 21st on the Elgin football field.
Absent
Layne B.- (here 10:05 a.m.)
Tardy
Emily M.
Kirsten K.
Austin B.
Blake H.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Lillian M.-ex.
Elizabeth M.-ex.
Cecil S.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Wednesday: Pulled Pork w/WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Peanut Butter Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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We will use the 1:00 early dismissal schedule. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held this afternoon.
**Pope John parents are asked to pick up their Booster Club tickets near the southeast entrance when you arrive for conferences.**
Congratulations to our JH football and JH volleyball teams on their wins over CV-SA yesterday and the “C’ volleyball team on their win over BC-NG.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
An olive green hoodie was left after the paper drive and may be picked up in the office.
The bus Thursday will leave at 4:40 p.m. for volleyball at Cedar Rapids.
5-6th graders will not have noon recess today.
At 7:40 a.m. on Thursday mornings join in saying the rosary in the library.
Absent
Kadance D.
Tardy
Paiton H.
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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