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- Announcements Thursday, November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 - 8:00 am
Menu: Enchilada Casserole Refried Beans Corn Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Breaded Chicken Fillet Mashed Potatoes Gravy California Blend Dinner Roll & Butter OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ No classes tomorrow-enjoy the long weekend. The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team […]
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November 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
One Act Practice
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November 9, 2026
NVC Vocal Music @ EPS
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November 9, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
NVC Choir CONCERT at EPS
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November 10, 2026
District Livestock Judging @ Ord
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November 10, 2026
One Act Practice 3:45
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November 11, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Veterans Day Program at EPS
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November 11, 2026 @ 1:50 pm - 2:30 pm
DARE class - 6th gr
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November 11, 2026 @ 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
One Act Practice

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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Announcements Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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Menu: No Lunch
Monday: Chicken Casserole Peas French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving! Classes resume on Monday.
Our all school Eucharistic celebration will be at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Following Mass Pope John students and faculty will leave for bowling in Norfolk and will return by our 1:00 p.m. dismissal.
Happy Birthday to Ashlynne C. who is celebrating her birthday today.
December calendar items due in the office by Monday (November 26th) @ noon.
There are order forms in the office for anyone who would like to order basketball items: shirts, hoodies, beanies, stadium seats, etc. Deadline is Monday, November 26th.
Picture retakes as well as photos for those absent on the original day will be next Wednesday morning. (Cale K., Ashlynne C. & Josie R.)
All are invited to bring cakes for the Cake Walk on Thanksgiving Day. It is a way to support those going on the March for Life in January. Right to Life members are expected to bring 2 items. The church basement will be set up Tuesday evening, so cakes can be brought on Wednesday or on Thursday by 11:00. There will be a check-off paper there for you to mark. Thanks to all who decide to help with this.
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 next Monday.
Absent
Ervin D.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Grady D.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli/Cheese Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
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Happy Birthday to Father Vogel and Taylynne C. who are celebrating their birthdays today.
December calendar items due in the office by next Monday (November 26th) @ noon.
Good Luck to our JH wrestlers as we host a match at EPS this afternoon at 3:00.
Picture retakes as well as photos for those absent on the original day will be next Wednesday morning. (Cale K., Ashlynne C. & Josie R.)
All are invited to bring cakes for the Cake Walk on Thanksgiving Day. It is a way to support those going on the March for Life in January. Right to Life members are expected to bring 2 items. The church basement will be set up Tuesday evening, so cakes can be brought on Wednesday or on Thursday by 11:00. There will be a check-off paper there for you to mark. Thank to all who decide to help with this.
Students who ordered a One Act t-shirt. The cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt. They should be here next Monday.
Congratulations to students placing at District Livestock Judging last week with 107 participants: Overall Individual–Kyle S. 25th and Lane B. 33rd; Beef Division–Kyle S. 8th and Lane B–32nd; Sheep Division–Kyle S.-15th and Lane B.-37th; Swine Division—Lane B-21st , Araceli P-22nd and Kaylee M-25th; Reasons—Kyle S.-21st and Lane B.-31st; Questions—Adam D. 23rd & Lauren S.-25th and Test Overall—Lauren S.-10th and Kyle S.-17th.
Absent
Ervin D.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Myles V.
Early Dismissal
Freshmen/sophomore retreat @ Tintern
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Announcements Monday, November 19, 2018
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Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Corn Pumpkin Dessert Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Broccoli/Cheese Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
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UNK representative will be here at 1:00 this afternoon to visit with the juniors.
December calendar items due in the office by next Monday (November 26th) @ noon.
All are invited to bring cakes for the Cake Walk on Thanksgiving Day. It is a way to support those going on the March for Life in January. Right to Life members are expected to bring 2 items. The church basement will be set up Tuesday evening, so cakes can be brought on Wednesday or on Thursday by 11:00. There will be a check-off paper there for you to mark. Thank to all who decide to help with this.
Permission forms to attend “Love or Lust” this Sunday need to be turned in to the office before leaving noon today.
Please do not unplug or adjust the new TV in the gym lobby. If adjustments need to be made please contact Mrs. Evans or Anna Meis.
Wrestling online website order form is up and running. Orders are due today by 10:00 a.m.
https://www.walloffame247.com/elgin-public-pope-john-high-school
Students who ordered a One Act t-shirt. The cost is $20 per shirt and must be paid before you receive your shirt. They should be here today.
Volleyball awards night this evening at 7:00 in the EPS lunchroom.
If anyone needs a picture retake you must return the entire, uncut packet to the office today with a reason for retakes. Retakes will be the first thing in the morning on Wednesday, November 28th. If you were absent the day of pictures be sure to bring your packet and payment with you to school on the 28th.
Absent
Onesa R.-ex.
Natalie B.-ex.
Tardy
Simon B.
Ervin D.
Early Dismissal
Faith K.-leaving @ 11:15 a.m.
Haley Z.-leaving @ 11:15 a.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Cecil S.-ex.
Kellan H.-ex. (here 8:50)
Tardy
Myles V.
Early Dismissal
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