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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 6, 2026
FB Playoffs - TBD
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November 6, 2026
No School - Fall Break
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November 6, 2026
State VB @ Lincoln
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November 7, 2026
State VB @ Lincoln
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November 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
JH B WR @ Wayne
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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

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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Announcements Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Pumpkin Choc. Chip Muffin Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 11:50 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our C and JV volleyball teams as we host O’Neill beginning at 6:00 this evening in the St. Boniface Gym.
The Young N Lively want to thank students from Gonzaga and Joshua houses, and Mrs. Borer, Miss Wondercheck and Mrs. Becker for their help at the Treasures in the Park event on Sunday. The vendors made many positive comments about your willingness to help.
Congratulations to our JH, C and JV volleyball teams and our JH football team on their wins over O-C yesterday.
Absent
Carter B.-ex.
Lane B.-ex.
Blake H.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Linus B.-leaving @ 2:20 p.m. & will return
Trista H.-leaving after Mass
Kyle S.-leaving @ 3:15 p.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Matthew K.-leaving @ 2:00 p.m.
Range Judging: R. J., Kyle, Lauren, Austin, Faith, Haley, Natalie, Harlie, Alyssa, Kirsten, Marissa, Ally, Kali, Lexi & Emily
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Announcements Monday, September 10, 2018
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Menu: Deli Ham Sandwich w/WG Bun Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Pumpkin Choc. Chip Muffin Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 9,8,7,12,11,10
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Happy Birthday to Janice E. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Elkhorn Valley last Saturday.
Kyle Jensen from the Red Cross will meet with the seniors @ 11:50 this morning.
Good Luck to our JH/C/JV volleyball teams as they travel to Clearwater to play O-C beginning at 4:00 and to the JH football team will play at 5:30 p.m. The bus will leave at 2:55 p.m.
Confirmation Classes begin for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, on Sunday, September 16th in the St. Boniface church basement from 11am-12:30pm. Parents are asked to attend the first session as well. If you have not returned your postcard to Father Vogel, please do so ASAP to the parish office.
JH students not in sports report to the library 8th period.
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Linus B.-leaving @ 1:00 p.m.
Austin B.-leaving @ 3:15 p.m.
Kyle S.-leaving @ 9:00 a.m. & will return before lunch
St. Boniface
Absent
James M.-ex.
Eli P.-ex.
Raaf K.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Kaitey S.-leaving @ 10:00 a.m.
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Announcements Friday, September 7, 2018
Menu: Mini Corndogs Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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Happy Birthday to Harlie B. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Seniors are asked to pay a $15 fee for mailing of transcripts and scholarships. Please stop in the office and take care of this ASAP.
The Young Americans will be coming to Norfolk Catholic Schools on September 23-25. Mrs. Becker sent home information for all 3-12 graders. If your student is interested in attending or you would like more information, please contact her before leaving school today.
Good Luck to our football team as we travel to play CWCE @ Bartlett. Game time is 7:00 p.m. and the bus will leave at 4:25 p.m.
Congratulations to our “C” and varsity volleyball teams on their win over Boyd County yesterday.
Good Luck to our volleyball team as they travel to Dodge for a tournament. Bus will leave at 7:25 a.m. from EPS.
9:00 a.m. Howells-Dodge vs. Shelby/Rising City 10:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. EV 11:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. Howells-Dodge
Game 4 EV vs. Shelby/Rising City Game 5 EPPJ vs. Shelby/Rising City Game 6 Howells-Dodge vs. EV
Confirmation Classes begin for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, on Sunday, September 16th in the St. Boniface church basement from 11am-12:30pm. Parents are asked to attend the first session as well. If you have not returned your postcard to Father Vogel, please do so ASAP to the parish office.
All who are seriously thinking of attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C. in January are asked to sign up in Room 12. Applications for scholarships from the archdiocese are due on October 1st. More information is posted on the bulletin boards in the front hall and the north corridor. Please consider taking part in this public Witness for Life.
Absent
Trista H.-ex.
Haley Z.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Kaiden B.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Announcements Thursday, September 6, 2018
Menu: Pizza (Round) Green Beans Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Mini Corndogs Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The new gating system at the Elgin Public Schools is as follows: The east and the north gate are open to the public from after school until school the next day. The west gates should never be entered or exited by students. If anyone comes during school hours your only access should/will be at the high school office door. (Ag students will be let in by the teacher in the ag room) Please don’t open gates for people or enter at unauthorized locations.
Seniors are asked to pay a $15 fee for mailing of transcripts and scholarships. Please stop in the office and take care of this ASAP.
The Young Americans will be coming to Norfolk Catholic Schools on September 23-25. Mrs. Becker sent home information for all 3-12 graders. If your student is interested in attending or you would like more information, please contact her by this Friday, September 7.
All high school students are invited to join the Junior Right-to-Life group. Sign up sheets are on the table in Room 12. Lauren and Marissa, co-presidents of the group, will answer any questions you might have. Junior Right-to-Life supports all human life, from conception to natural death. Please sign up today.
Good Luck to our volleyball teams as we host Boyd County beginning at 4:30 this afternoon in the EPS Gym. Please dismiss the C-team at 3:30 p.m. On Saturday the bus will leave 7:25 a.m. from EPS.
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Landyn, Sawyer & Myles V.-leaving @ 1:00 p.m.
Announcements Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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Menu: Taco Burger w/ Bun Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Pizza (Round) Green Beans Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Reminder to all FFA members that there will be range practice today after school/practices. If it is raining or too wet outside the practice will be in the classroom.
R.J.– – your FFA dues still need to be paid.
The new gating system at the Elgin Public Schools is as follows: The east and the north gate are open to the public from after school until school the next day. The west gates should never be entered or exited by students. If anyone comes during school hours your only access should/will be at the high school office door. (Ag students will be let in by the teacher in the ag room) Please don’t open gates for people or enter at unauthorized locations.
Seniors are asked to pay a $15 fee for mailing of transcripts and scholarships. Please stop in the office and take care of this ASAP.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Stuart yesterday.
The Young Americans will be coming to Norfolk Catholic Schools on September 23-25. Mrs. Becker sent home information for all 3-12 graders. If your student is interested in attending or you would like more information, please contact her by this Friday, September 7.
Please dismiss the C-team volleyball girls at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. On Saturday the bus will leave 7:25 a.m. from EPS.
Absent
Jamie D.-ex.
Natalie R.-ex.
Jasmine D.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Paiton H. & Landyn V.-leaving @ 10:10 a.m. to serve for funeral
Natalie B.-leaving @ 10:00 a.m. & will return after lunch
St. Boniface
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Tyler P.-leaving @ 11:40 a.m.
Cameron K.-leaving @ 10:00 a.m. & will return after lunch
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Announcement Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Menu: Hot Dog w/WG Bun Macaroni & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Taco Burger w/ Bun Corn Jello Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 10,9,8,7,12,11
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Our “Human Trafficking “ presentation will be this afternoon at 1:15 in the St. Boniface Gym for students in grades 7-12th.
Good Luck to our volleyball team traveling to Niobrara-Verdigre this afternoon. Bus will leave at 4:00 for Niobrara.
5:00 Stuart vs. N-V 6:00 EPPJ vs. Stuart 7:00 Ewing vs. EPPJ 8:00 N-V vs. Ewing
Seniors are asked to pay a $15 fee for mailing of transcripts and scholarships. Please stop in the office to do this by the end of next week.
The award-winning a cappella group Tonic Sol-fa will be coming to perform at the St. Boniface gym on October 24! Advance tickets will be $15 and tickets will be available at the door for $20. More information about ticket sales will be coming soon. Mark your calendars!
Please dismiss the C-team volleyball girls at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. On Saturday the bus will leave 7:25 a.m. from EPS.
Absent
Onesa R.-ex.
Emma M.-ex.
Layne B.-ex.
Lane B.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
St. Boniface
Absent
Kaiden B.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Kellan H.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m.
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Announcements Friday, August 31, 2018
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Menu: Deli Turkey/WG Bun Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli w/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Happy Birthday to Marissa P. who will celebrate her birthday on Monday.
Congratulations to our volleyball teams on their wins over O-C yesterday.
$50 reward for lost diamond inset in prongs belonging to Mrs. Getzfred.
Seniors are asked to pay a $15 fee for mailing of transcripts and scholarships. Please stop in the office to do this by the end of next week.
The award-winning a cappella group Tonic Sol-fa will be coming to perform at the St. Boniface gym on October 24! Advance tickets will be $15, and tickets will be available at the door for $20. More information about ticket sales will be coming soon. Mark your calendars!
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Simon B.-leaving @ 9:30 a.m.
Harlie B.-leaving @ 9:00 a.m. & will return after lunch
Ally S.-leaving @ 9:30 a.m. & will return after lunch
St. Boniface
Absent
Tyler P.-ex.
Olivia K.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Reese S.-leaving @ 2:55 p.m.
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Pope John Alum Seeks Adventure Abroad
Announcements Thursday, August 30, 2018
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Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Baked Beans Macaroni Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Deli Turkey/WG Bun Scalloped potatoes Broccoli w/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our volleyball teams as we travel to Clearwater for a double tri. The bus will leave at 4:30 this afternoon.
5:00 p.m. O-C vs. Stuart 6:00 p.m. Stuart vs. CWC & JV O-C vs. CWC
7:00 p.m. CWC vs. EPPJ & JV EPPJ vs. CWC 8:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. O-C & JV EPPJ vs. O-C
If you did not receive your school t-shirt at our back to school night, please check with your student as they were delivered to them.
Congratulations and thank you to the students who were mandated last night to serve their parishes and school as EMHC’s or lectors: Breanna B., Simon B., Brynn D., Luke H., Kayce K., Faith K., Conor R., Maddie S., Lauren S. & Kyle S.
$50 reward for lost diamond inset in prongs belonging to Mrs. Getzfred.
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Noah S.-leaving @ 11:30 a.m.
Maddie S.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m.
Lauren S.-leaving @ 3:00 p.m.
St. Boniface
Absent
Tyler P.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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