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- Announcements Tuesday, October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 - 7:53 am
Menu: Tator-Tot Casserole Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Wednesday: Corndog Smile Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Today is the end of our 1st quarter. DARE will be held this afternoon at 1:50 p.m. until 2:25 p.m. One Act practice at 6:45 this evening. Congratulations to our JV volleyball […]
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October 15, 2026
CC Districts @ Neligh (3:00-girls / 3:45-boys)
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October 15, 2026
TBD - Pk-2 Fire Prevention/Tour
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October 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (2nd)
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October 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
C/JV/V VB vs. LCC (PJ) *Senior Day*
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October 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
1:00 Dismissal - FB vs. Burwell (home)
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October 16, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
V FB vs. Burwell *Senior Day for FB & CC
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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

Announcements Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Menu: Bar-b-ques/Bun Tator Tots Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Hamburger/Bun Smile Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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“Adventure Day”
High school Advent Service at 10:00 this morning prepared by the seniors.
Book Fair Week: today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Ticket forms are available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team competing at Battle Creek this afternoon at 3:00. They are dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team hosting Humphrey-Lindsay this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. Team is dismissed at 2:50 p.m.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
Please remember to bring your Chromebooks inside at night and do not leave them out in the cold for extended periods of time. If you accidentally do, allow them to get up to room temperature before powering them on. Failure to do this can result in unrepairable damage to your device.
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Announcements Monday, December 1, 2025
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Menu: Ham Pattie/Croissant French Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Tator Tots Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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“Pajama Day”
Book Fair Week: today through Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. until noon.
JH boys basketball practice will begin today period 8 in the St. Boniface Gym and will practice until 4:00 all week.
Athletes are dismissed at 2:45 this afternoon for sports pictures at EPS.
Good Luck to our boys JH wrestling team competing at Neligh today. Meet begins at 3:00 p.m. They are dismissed at 1:30 this afternoon to walk to EPS.
Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
Please remember to bring your Chromebooks inside at night and do not leave them out in the cold for extended periods of time. If you accidentally do, allow them to get up to room temperature before powering them on. Failure to do this can result in unrepairable damage to your device.
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Announcements Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving break. All students should clean out their lockers before leaving today.
Happy Birthday to Jack S. celebrating his birthday today and to Tess S. celebrating hers on Thursday.
Congratulations to our JH girls basketball teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
JH boys basketball practice will begin next Monday period 8 in the St. Boniface Gym and will practice until 4:00 all week.
Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before today at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
Gym will close at 5:30 this afternoon.
Please see previous schedule for today’s activities.
All girls who need to curl their hair should leave for the gym at the beginning of period 2. Remaining cast and crew head over at 9:30 a.m.
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Announcements Monday, November 24, 2025
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Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Lettuce Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Breast Pattie w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Thank you to all involved in our Dinner Theatre performance last night. An enjoyable evening of entertainment.
All students should clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break tomorrow.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team competing in a tri at EPS today beginning at 3:00 this afternoon. Team members are dismissed at 2:00.
EPPJ vs. Fullerton-3:00-with a B game to follow
Fullerton vs. Madison-4:30-with a B game to follow
EPPJ vs. Madison-6:00-with a B game to follow
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson before leaving school today.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Ticket forms available in the office for girls and boys state wrestling.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Menu: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Mixed Vegetables Fortune Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad|
Friday: Enchilada Casserole Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Our Alumni Memorial and EMHC/Lector Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Jason B. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team competing at Newman Grove with meet beginning at 4:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Congratulations to our JH wrestlers who placed our meet on Tuesday: Myles, Jacob & Sawyer 1st, James 2nd, Cecil 3rd, Jory & Liam 4th.
If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of Deb Warren please do so in the office before noon today.
December calendar items due in the office by dismissal this Friday.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Here is the link for both girls’ and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get an agenda, etc. before practice.
Congratulations to Camry K., Aiden K., Matthew K., Reese S., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Kinley D. who were selected for best actor & actress awards at NVC yesterday.
Elementary
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
JH/HS
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
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Announcements Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Menu: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Mixed Vegetables Fortune Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our NVC One Act cast, crew and directors competing in NVC at Verdigre today. We perform at 1:15 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team competing at EPS today at 2:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of Deb Warren please do so in the office before Thursday at noon.
December calendar items due in the office by dismissal this Friday.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 23 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order before Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get an agenda, etc. before practice.
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Announcements Monday, November 17, 2025
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Menu: French Bread Pizza Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Harmon B. celebrating his birthday today.
Grocery sales project ends today. Please turn all slips with money to Mrs. L. Borer ASAP.
If you would like to sign up for a turkey compliments of Deb Warren please do so in the office before Thursday at noon.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 46 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get agenda, etc. before practice.
Tomorrow the 8 HS students that will be in school may wear sweats/jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
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Announcements Friday, November 14, 2025
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Menu: Tacos/soft shell Corn Jello Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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Picture retakes and for those absent the original date are morning at 8:30. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal today.
Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 46 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and several families have not turned in any sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls’ basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
FFA Meeting/Supper Thursday, November 20th 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag room. Pope John students involved in our One Act should report at 6:15 p.m. to get agenda, etc. before practice.
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Announcements Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Apple Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tacos/soft shell Corn Jello Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JH boys wrestling team at Madison beginning at 4:00 p.m. Team members are dismissed at 2:00.
Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be tomorrow morning at 8:30. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school.
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal tomorrow.
Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 67 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Today is the 11th and 12th grade retreat @ Tintern. Students need to bring SACK lunch and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls’ basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys’ basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell Green Beans Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Apple Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Judd S. celebrating his birthday today.
Picture retakes and for those absent the original date will be this Friday morning. If you need a retake, you must bring your entire, uncut package to school (please let the office know by Wednesday if you need retakes).
Elementary Dance Camp forms are due to the office or Mrs. Anderson by Monday, November 24th.
HS Quiz Bowl meeting/tryouts are Tuesday, November 25th at 7:45 a.m.(note time change) in Mr. Nieman’s room. Only those who attend/express an interest will be considered for events. Ask Mr. Nieman if you have any questions.
Reminder to One Act cast—dinner theatre ticket money is due in the office before dismissal on Friday.
Students are reminded to put their clothing items in their locker and not on the floor in the halls.
The following students are asked to report to the following teachers due to scheduling changes today Wednesday:
Per 6 – HS study hall to Mr. Fernandez
1:40 – HS seniors going out to Tintern w/Mrs. Schumacher should meet in front hall
Per 7 – HS seniors not going to Tintern to Mrs. Drueke
Per 8 – English 10 to Mr. Fernandez
A reminder that we need to sell approximately 65 more calendars to meet our goal of 1000. Also, if you have grocery sales please give these to Mrs. L. Borer’ ASAP. The deadline is Monday, November 17th and we have a lot to sell to make our grocery sales. A reminder that each family is to sell calendars and grocery certificates. Your support in these projects is appreciated, and we thank those who have turned in sales.
Today is the JH retreat @ Tintern and tomorrow is for the 11th & 12th. Students need to bring SACK lunch and may wear jeans & t-shirt/sweatshirt.
Any girls interested in being a student manager for the girls basketball team please let Coach Eisenhauer know.
Here is the link for both girls and boys basketball clothing if you wish to order: https://eppjbbfangear2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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