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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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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
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July 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Announcements Monday, September 22, 2025
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Menu: Corndog Tri-Pattie Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Puffs Green Beans Unbaked Cookie Bar Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Mlnarik and Max B. celebrating their birthdays today.
Freshmen and sophomores are asked to park at the ball field until the gym parking lot is completed (unless it is muddy).
Good Luck to our “C” volleyball team traveling to play Boone Central at 6:00 this evening.
Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball team hosting central Valley at 4:30 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. “A” team will play the first game, followed by “B” and then JV. NHS members will clean up following volleyball.
Hudl Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/elgin/organization/21374/elgin-high-school
Good Luck to our JH football team hosting Central Valley at 5:00.
Congratulations to Sam S. placing 18th and breaking the school record at the cross-country meet last Friday and to Matthew K. who placed 27th and broke his own school record and Jovie B. placing 25th.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over North Central last Friday.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Newman Grove/St. Ed last Saturday.
Handbook reminder regarding appropriate shoes for normal school days. The following types of shoes are NOT allowed on normal school days: slippers, crocs, slides or flip flops. Birks (or Birkenstocks) with socks are ok to wear. 1st grade memory device for shoes: If you wear them to the pool, don’t wear them to school! Tennis shoes are requested for recess & PE classes to ensure student safety. Exceptions are made on dress down days, etc.
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Announcements Friday, September 19, 2025
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Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Banana Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday:
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Homecoming Week: “Adam Sandler Day”
We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon (using early dismissal schedule).
Happy Birthday to Bryce H. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
The best dressed group yesterday was the senior class.
No chocolate milk for sale in the office until Monday.
Freshmen and sophomores are asked to park at the baseball field (if it isn’t muddy) until gym parking lot is completed.
Good Luck to our football team as we host North Central this afternoon at 2:00. Isidore and Francis girls will clean up following football. Pizza party will begin at 5:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym.
Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at O’Neill beginning at 10:00 this morning for the girls and 10:40 for the boys.
Good Luck to our JV volleyball team competing in a tournament at Riverside (Cedar Rapids) tomorrow beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Our Homecoming Dance is tomorrow evening from 8:00-11:00 at the KC Hall for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person, and the doors will open at 7:50 p.m.
Handbook reminder regarding appropriate shoes for normal school days. The following types of shoes are NOT allowed on normal school days: slippers, crocs, slides or flip flops. Tennis shoes are requested for recess & PE classes to ensure student safety. Exceptions are made on dress down days, etc.
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Announcements Thursday, September 18, 2025
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Menu: Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Banana Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week: “Wolfpack Spirit Day”
The best dressed group yesterday was the senior class and best dressed individual was James Lodge.
The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our students attending Area District Range Judging at Knox County (Brayden, Gavin, Brooke, Elizabeth, Aubrie, Michael, Christian, Raaf, Cielo & Lillian)
Our pep rally this afternoon will be held in the EPS Gym this afternoon at 2:45 p.m.
There will be cement work done around the St. Boniface Gym the next couple of days. Please avoid the areas being worked on.
Isidore and Francis girls will clean up following football game tomorrow.
We will be doing a fire drill this morning in the office between 9:15 and 10:00 with a “practice drill” also for the PreK students only.
Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room for a “good luck” treat today if you haven’t done so already (any time except noon until 2:00).
Our Homecoming Dance is a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person and the doors will open at 7:50 p.m.
Teachers: please remember to take pictures of your classes and send them to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.
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Announcements Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Menu: High school only Calzone Sun Chips Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week: “Throwback Prom”
The best dressed group yesterday was the junior class and best dressed individual was Tessa B.
Our pep rally tomorrow afternoon will be held in the EPS Gym.
No classes for elementary today due to in-service.
Happy Birthday to Haiden C. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 3:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.
“A” will play the first game followed by “B”.
Reminder: Coffee beverages can only be in classrooms during homeroom and first hour – no exceptions to this rule.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Hartington CC yesterday.
Tomorrow morning we will be doing a fire drill in the office for the PreK students only between 9:15 and10:00 with a “practice drill” also.
Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room (PreK room) for a “good luck” treat this week Monday through Thursday (any time except noon until 2:00).
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Teachers: please remember to take pictures of your classes and send them to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.
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Announcements Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Menu: Deli Ham Sandwich/WG Bun Baked Fries Coleslaw Chocolate Cake Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: High school only Calzone Sun Chips Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week: “Class Board Games” for JH/HS “Class Color Day” for elementary
Happy Birthday to Kate B. (K) celebrating her birthday today.
Reminder: Coffee beverages can only be in classrooms during homeroom and first hour – no exceptions to this rule.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball team competing in a Tri beginning at 5:00 this afternoon. Varsity will play at EPS and JV in the St. Boniface Gym. JH boys will clean up after game.
5:00 – EPPJ vs. Cedar Catholic 6:00 – Cedar Catholic vs. Norfolk Catholic 7:00 – Norfolk Catholic vs. EPPJ
Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room (PreK room) for a “good luck” treat this week Monday through Thursday (any time except noon until 2:00).
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Brooke K. was winner of the “best dressed yesterday”.
Teachers: please remember to take pictures of your classes and send them to Mrs. Schiltmeyer.
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Announcements Monday, September 15 2025
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Menu: Pizza Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Deli Ham Sandwich/WG Bun Baked Fries Coleslaw Chocolate Cake Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Homecoming Week: “America Monday”
Happy Birthday to Emersyn H. celebrating her birthday today.
There will be a Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40.
Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at Neligh this afternoon at 3:30.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over CWC last Friday and to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Wynot and Bancroft-Rosalie last Saturday.
Congratulations to Aiden K. and Tessa B. who were crowned as our 2025 Homecoming Royalty last Sunday.
Cross-Country, volleyball and football team members are invited to stop in Miss Moeller’s room (PreK room) for a “good luck” treat this week Monday through Thursday (any time except noon until 2:00).
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event held this Saturday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
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Announcements Friday, September 12, 2025
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Menu: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Father Frank celebrating his birthday today and to Britton S. celebrating his on Sunday.
Good Luck to our football team traveling to play CWC* beginning at 7:00 this evening.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team playing in the *Howells-Dodge Tournament on Saturday.
Congratulations to Matthew K. setting a new school record time and placing 9th, Samantha 13th and Jovie 16th in the Cross-Country meet yesterday at Boyd County.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Boyd County
Homecoming week will begin this Sunday with coronation and activities beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym.
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
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Announcements Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Zwingman, Tucker M. and Mick S. celebrating their birthdays today.
Good Luck to our cross country members competing at Boyd County (Butte) today. Meet begins at 4:30 this afternoon and team is dismissed at 1:45 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball team travel to Spencer to play Boyd County at 4:30 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 1:50 this afternoon.
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
Homecoming King and Queen ballots have been sent to 7-12th grade student and faculty emails. Please vote by today at 3:00 p.m. as site closes at this time.
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Announcements Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Menu: Goulash Mixed Vegetables Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Janice E. celebrating her birthday today.
Financial Aid Meeting for senior parents this evening at 6:00 in the DL room.
A reminder that EPS is dismissing at 1:00 this afternoon. Ag students will remain here today.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Summerland and Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
One Act practice at 6:30 tonight in the library.
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
Homecoming King and Queen ballots have been sent to 7-12th grade student and faculty emails. Please vote by tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. as site closes at this time.
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Announcements Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Menu: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Goulash Mixed Vegetables Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our volleyball team as we host a double tri this afternoon in the EPS Gym.
5:00 p.m. EPPS vs. Summerland 6:00 Summerland vs. Stuart 7:00 Stuart vs. N-V 8:00 EPPJ vs. N-V
Congratulations to our JH football team on their win over Creighton and to our “C” and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday,.
Quinn please pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.) ASAP.
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be a formal event. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the KC Hall. This is for grades 9-12. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person.
Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, today Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
Candy gram forms are available in the office and due today.
There will be an NHS meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in the distance learning room.
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