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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
Board of Ed Mtg
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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 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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Announcements Monday, September 17, 2018
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Menu: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 8,7,12,11,10, 9
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Good Luck to our “C” volleyball team as we host BC-NG at 5:30 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym.
Thanks to all from the Gonzaga and Joshua Houses who helped with the paper drive on Saturday. You did a fantastic job! Participation numbers were nearly perfect!
Good Luck to our JH volleyball and football teams as we travel to Spalding Academy to play CV-SA. Volleyball begins at 4:30 p.m. and football at 5:00 p.m. The bus will leave at 3:00 p.m. JH football team is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. so they may change clothes before leaving
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
Absent
Tardy
Simon B.-ex. (here 8:20)
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Myles V.
Sawyer V.
Early Dismissal
Range Judging: R. J., Kyle, Lauren, Austin, Faith, Haley, Natalie, Harlie, Alyssa, Kirsten, Marissa, Ally, Kali, Lexi & Emily
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Announcements Friday, September 14, 2018
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Menu: Meatloaf Scalloped Potatoes Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Elise R. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Creighton yesterday.
Gonzaga and Joshua Houses are in charge of the paper drive tomorrow. Please check with your grandparents and elderly in the neighbor and ask if they need assistance with papers.
Bill Miller will teach a Hunter Safety Course this weekend at the Elgin Senior Center. Friday 6:30-9:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You need to register online through the Nebraska Game and Parks and there is no cost.
Any 3-12 graders who are interested in going to the Young Americans workshop on September 23-25 MUST register online today. Please contact Mrs. Becker if you have questions.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
Thank you to all the elementary teachers for bringing up your students to the Ag Safety Day yesterday! Your students were wonderful. Also, thank you to various high school teachers that allowed AgEd/FFA members out of their classes to help run this event. Be proud of all the students involved, it was a great day! – Mrs. Schwartz
REMINDER – FFA members range judging (same as last Tuesday) the bus leaves EPS at 7:15a.m. Bring a sack lunch and/or money. We will stop in O’Neill for lunch break when done. Students will be back for 7th & 8th hours!!!!
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Thursday, September 13, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Tri-Pattie Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Meatloaf Scalloped Potatoes Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our C/JV/Varsity volleyball teams as we travel to play Creighton beginning at 5:30 p.m. The bus will leave at 3:45 this afternoon.
Bill Miller will teach a Hunter Safety Course this weekend at the Elgin Senior Center. Friday 6:30-9:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You need to register online through the Nebraska Game and Parks and there is no cost.
Congratulations to our JH “A” and “B” volleyball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Good Luck to our football team as they play Central Valley @ Wolbach tonight at 7:00. Bus will leave at 3:50.
Great job Tuesday to the FFA members participating in the Area V District Range Judging Contest. The Senior team of Kyle S., Faith K., Hunter R. and Kira W. placed 4th overall out of 20 teams. Kyle was 11th overall, Faith 13th, Kira 16th and Hunter 17th out of 75 participants. The Junior team of Marissa P., Kirsten K., Harlie B., and Alyssa B. placed 5th overall out of 37 teams. Marissa was 17th overall out of 139 participants. On Monday, Sept. 17th the members will head back to Holt Co. for the District X North contest.
Reminder – The FFA/Ag Ed students will be hosting a farm safety/petting zoo day today. Elementary students from both schools will be coming over throughout the day. Elementary teachers are asked to bring their students to the area West of the greenhouse to get started. ALL STUDENTS WHO DRIVE TO SCHOOL AT EPS ARE ASKED TO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT BY THE GREENHOUSE THURSDAY! THANK YOU!
Any 3-12 graders who are interested in going to the Young Americans workshop on September 23-25 MUST register online by Friday, September14. Please contact Mrs. Becker if you have questions.
Candy grams are available in the office sponsored by the Junior Class. Deadline is Friday, September 28th at noon.
Absent
Linus B.-ex.
Marissa P.-ex.
Blake H.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Kyle S.-leaving @ 10:00 a.m. & will return before lunch
St. Boniface
Absent
Aiden K.-ex.
Raaf K.-ex.
Diedrick K.-ex.
Will S.-ex.
Tardy
Myles V.
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Tri-Pattie Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH volleyball team as they travel to Neligh-Oakdale today. Bus will leave at 2:00 this afternoon with a game time of 3:00 p.m.
7th period Life Science should report to the library for class today.
Congratulations to our “C” volleyball team on their win over O’Neill yesterday.
JV football scrimmage in O’Neill for next Monday is canceled for now.
Great job yesterday to the FFA members participating in the Area V District Range Judging Contest. The Senior team of Kyle S., Faith K., Hunter R. and Kira W. placed 4th overall out of 20 teams. Kyle was 11th overall, Faith 13th, Kira 16th and Hunter 17th out of 75 participants. The Junior team of Marissa P., Kirsten K., Harlie B., and Alyssa B. placed 5th overall out of 37 teams. Marissa was 17th overall out of 139 participants. On Monday, Sept. 17th the members will head back to Holt Co. for the District X North contest.
Reminder – The FFA/Ag Ed students will be hosting a farm safety/petting zoo day tomorrow. Elementary students from both schools will be coming over throughout the day. Elementary teachers are asked to bring their students to the area West of the greenhouse to get started. Thanks!
ALL STUDENTS WHO DRIVE TO SCHOOL AT EPS ARE ASKED TO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT BY THE GREENHOUSE THURSDAY! THANK YOU!
Absent
Abby H..-ex.
Marissa P.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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