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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Wednesday, August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 - 7:22 am
Menu: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Thursday: Mini Lasagna Bosco Sticks Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Ace P. and Carter L. celebrating birthdays today. We would like to welcome Shauna Workman who will be serving us as our school nurse. Health screening will […]
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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
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September 2, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JH VB vs. N-V (EPS)

Announcements Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Menu: Bar-b-que/Bun Baked Fries Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Corn Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Jory D. celebrating his birthday today.
Beth Ramold will be here today for continue health screenings.
Students—please pay attention to afternoon announcements. Yesterday several students were called to the office but did not come.
Seniors-please remember to check into your house before going to your English Comp class.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)
If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by the August 22nd.
The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/
There will be a National Honor Society meeting on Tuesday, August 26th at 7:40 a.m. in the distance learning room.
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Announcements Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Menu: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Bar-b-que/Bun Baked Fries Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Lane H. celebrating his birthday today.
FFA meeting this evening at 6:30 in the EPS Ag Room.
Beginning today students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks). Students may park at the ball field parking lot if there is not enough room in our parking lot.
Seniors-please remember to check into your house before going to your English Comp class.
Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.
Students who are going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)
If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by the August 22nd.
The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/
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Announcements Announcements August 18, 2025
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Menu: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli w/ Cheese Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kasen F. celebrating his birthday today.
Beginning today students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks). Students may park at the ball field parking lot if there is not enough room in our parking lot.
Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.
Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.
Students who are going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)
If you have summer dribble and/or shot club forms please turn them in to the office by the August 22nd.
The EPPJ XC Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.! Here is the link:
https://eppjcrosscountry25.itemorder.com/
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Announcements Friday, August 15, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist in honor of the Assumption will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Beginning this Monday students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks). Students may park at the ball field parking lot if there is not enough room in our parking lot.
JH students and any students in PE are reminded to turn in their completed physical ASAP.
Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.
Students going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)
The Wolfpack bar-b-que is this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in the Elgin City Park.
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Announcements Thursday, August 14, 2025
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MENU: Enchilada Casserole Green Beans Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Ethan S. celebrating his birthday today.
Beginning this Monday students will not be able to park at the gym until the basketball hoop installation is complete. (approximately 2 weeks)
JH students and any students in PE are reminded to turn in their completed physical ASAP.
Father Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.
Today our students will not be going to Elgin Public for Ag/Accounting classes due to the different schedules. Students in Ag or Business classes, please report to the following teachers:
P4 – Grundmayer
P5 – Kratochvil, in Library
P6 – Nieman
P7 – Klein
P8 – Fernandez
Students going to EPS for weights, classes, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coach’s door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym
We have chocolate milk for sale in the office before school or during snack time for $1.25.
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.)
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Announcements Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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MENU CHANGE
Wednesday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Pull-a-Part Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Enchilada Casserole Green Beans Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kara Schindler, Reid K. and Klayton S. celebrating their birthdays today.
Fr. Frank will hear confessions at 1:00 p.m. every Friday with a location to be announced.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for September 3rd, in the library. See Mrs. Klein if this time does not work for you.
On Wednesday & Thursday of this week our students will not be going to Elgin Public for Ag/Accounting classes due to the different schedules. Students in Ag or Business classes, please report to the following teachers:
P4 – Grundmayer
P5 – Kratochvil, in Library
P6 – Nieman
P7 – Klein
P8 – Fernandez
Students when going to EPS for weights, class, practice, etc. you need to park south of the coaches door in the gym. There is parking to the south and east of the gym for students. Parking is not allowed on the street to the west of the gym
We have chocolate milk for sale in the office before school or during snack time for $1.25.
Elementary
Absent
Tardy
Early Dismissal
JH/HS
Absent
Harlie T.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Sawyer V.-leaving @ 11:00 a.m.
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Announcements Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Menu: Cooks Choice Macaroni & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Schedule for the last week of school:
Today–K-12th comfy day. PreK-6th Horseshoe Hustle at 2:00 this afternoon. Please dress appropriately for the color run.
Thursday – 11:00 a.m. dismissal. Wear nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)
Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7th grade boys. Registration is due June 20th. If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!
In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.
The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00. They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean’s Market during that time to help with collecting items. Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful.
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Announcements Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Menu: Cooks Choice Baked Fries Carrots Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Wednesday: Cooks Choice Macaroni & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Schedule for the last week of school:
Today – JH/HS finals, K-12 comfy day from our “Principal of the Day” (Diedrick)
Wednesday – JH/HS normal dress code. Elementary has comfy day for their Horseshoe Hustle. Please dress appropriately for the color run. Horseshoe Hustle will begin at 2:00 p.m. for PreK-6th grade.
Thursday – 11:00 dismissal. Wear nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)
Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7th grade boys. Registration is due June 20th. If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!
Girls’ basketball meeting today right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer’s room.
In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.
The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00. They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean’s Market during that time to help with collecting items. Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful.
Congratulations to Karson K. who qualified for state golf to be held next week at Columbus. If you would like to order a state golf shirt, please follow the link. Store closes today at 11:00 a.m.
https://eppj-state-golf-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Announcements Monday, May 19, 2025
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Menu: Cooks Choice Sweet Potato Fries California Blend/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Cooks Choice Baked Fries Carrots Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Wednesday: Cooks Choice Macaroni & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Brayden B. (5th) celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our golf team competing in districts at Ainsworth today at 9:00.
Schedule for the last week of school:
Tuesday – K-12 comfy day from our “Principal of the Day” (Diedrick Klein)
Wednesday – JH/HS normal dress code. Elementary has comfy day for their Horseshoe Hustle. Please dress appropriately for the color run. Horseshoe Hustle will begin at 2:00 pm for PreK-6th grade.
Thursday – 11:00 dismissal. Wear nice sweatpants and t-shirt for Mass (NO SHORTS)
Legion of Joseph Retreat will be held July 16-17 at Tintern Retreat Center for incoming 5-7th grade boys. Registration is due June 20th. If interested parents may go to cppnebraska.org/faith/#retreats for the registration forms to print off, pick up a form in the office or contact Mr. Nieman!!
Girls’ basketball meeting Tuesday right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer’s room.
Reminder to freshmen and sophomores– you will NOT be able to park at the gym due to construction equipment in the gym parking lot. You will need to park in the school parking lot or up by the baseball fields.
In the north hall there is a sheet showing the teams for the last day of school puzzle challenge. Team members are asked to create a team name and dress up for that theme. The best-dressed team will receive a prize.
The Antelope County Food Pantry is doing a Can-Caravan food drive on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 from 9:00-3:00. They are looking for volunteers to sit in front of Dean’s Market during that time to help with collecting items. Please share with your house students in grades 7-11 if any are willing/able to sit there for 1-3 hours, that would be super helpful.
Track jersey check-in and awards will be today after school in the EPS gym.
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