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- Announcements Friday, September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 - 7:12 am
Menu: Goulash Broccoli Bosco Stick Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Bryce H. celebrating his birthday on Sunday. Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team traveling to O’Neill for a 10:00 a.m. start. Good […]
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September 21, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV FB @ Central Valley (Wolbach)
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September 21, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV VB @ Central Valley (Greeley)
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September 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026 @
State Range Judging @ Lincoln Co.
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September 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
C/JV/V VB vs. O'Neill (EPS)
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September 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026 @
State Range Judging @ Lincoln Co.
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September 23, 2026 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
One Act Practice
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September 24, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (Francis)
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September 24, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
College Fair @ NECC (Gr. 11-12)

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
Monday:
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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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Announcements Friday, September 5, 2025
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Menu: Ham Pattie/Croissant Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: No Lunch
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Klein celebrating her birthday tomorrow and Joseph M. and Seth S. celebrating Monday.
Due to the cancellation of the football game with Walthill this afternoon we will not have an early dismissal.
No classes will be held on Monday giving faculty and students the opportunity to attend services for Mrs. Henn’s husband. Please keep the family in your prayers.
JH football practice at the normal time today.
Good Luck to our cross country team competing in Albion beginning at 10:00 this morning.
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team as we host Creighton Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym (B team will play first followed by A) and JH girls will clean up after games. Good Luck to the JH football team also playing Creighton at 4:00 p.m. and our C and JV volleyball teams traveling to play Fullerton at 5:30.
Good Luck to our students competing in District North Range Judging at West Holt on Monday. Reminder we leave EPS at 7:15 a.m. and bring a lunch. We will try to be back at 2:00 p.m. The following members need to bring their money for dues + shirts. Most have brought back forms, but not the money. If you feel this is incorrect, please visit with Mrs. Schwartz ASAP! Aubrie, Joseph, Gavin and Elizabeth.
If you have no plans on Sunday, go to the City Park in Elgin for “Treasurers in the Park”. There are many vendors and food items available.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their wins over Stuart and CWC yesterday.
Quinn and Harlie 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, closing down 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 next Tuesday.
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Announcements Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Menu: Mini Lasagna Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team competing in a tri beginning at 5:00 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. Isidore and Francis boys will clean up following games.
5:00 EPPJ vs. Stuart 6:00 Stuart vs. CWC 7:00 EPPJ vs. CWC
Accounting class will go to Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s study hall today.
Students are asked to park south of the activities door even when you are there early. Yesterday two students parked at the entrance. In addition, please do not park in the South Parking Lot (South of the AG Classroom, white rock) beginning today. They are having work done beginning today. Please park in the lower parking lot East of the Gym. Thank you.
Seniors are asked to pay $15 in the office for mailings (transcripts, scholarships, etc.) This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Quinn and Harlie)
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, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks on the paper outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
Candy gram forms are available in the office and due next Tuesday.
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Announcements Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Peanut Butter Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mini Lasagna Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Accounting class will go to Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s study hall on Thursday.
Congratulations to our JH football team on their win over Fullerton and our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Burwell.
One Act tryouts are scheduled for today 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.) This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn and Harlie)
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.
Miles of Smiles for elementary students is this morning at 9:00. We will begin with 6th graders so they can go to PE right after.
Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks on the paper outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
Candy gram forms are available in the office and due next Tuesday.
High school guidance classes will meet in Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s office today.
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Announcements Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Peanut Butter Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mini Lasagna Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Owen C. celebrating his birthday today.
Accounting class will go to Mrs. Schiltmeyer’s study hall today and Thursday.
Good Luck to our JH football team traveling to play at Fullerton with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff. Team is dismissed at
1:45 p.m.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Burwell at 5:00 in the St. Boniface Gym in honor of senior night. Gonzaga and Joshua boys will clean up following games.
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.) This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn, Camry and Harlie)
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.
Miles of Smiles for elementary students will be tomorrow morning at 9:00. If you wish to participate please return form/money to your child’s teacher or sign up with link: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOOQji63oyTedQW Several forms were turned in at our parent meeting.
Here is the link for the EPPJ Dance online store, closing down Tuesday Sept 9th at 10 AM: https://eppj-dance-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Student Council members please sign up for snacks/ drinks on the paper outside Mrs. Borer’s classroom for Homecoming.
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Announcements Friday, August 29, 2025
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Menu: Sack lunch
Friday: Sack lunch
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Enjoy the Labor Day weekend and classes resume Tuesday.
If you will not be here at the end of the day for closing prayer and it is your scheduled day, please find someone to take your place.
Congratulations to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Lutheran High Northeast yesterday.
Good Luck to our football team as we host Burwell this evening at 7:00. “Friday Night Lights” during the game. Meet State Trooper Ray Johnson from 7:00 until halftime. The program is to educate the public about the importance of seat belt usage for all ages. He will be parked near the main entrance. There will be a tee shirt launch between the 1st and 2nd quarters and at half time. Gonzaga and Joshua girls are scheduled to clean up after the football game tomorrow night.
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.) This needs to be paid before any transcripts are released to colleges or for scholarships. (Tessa, Quinn, Camry and Harlie)
We are out of chocolate milk in the office until Tuesday.
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.
Miles of Smiles for elementary students will be next Wednesday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m. If you wish to participate please return form/money to your child’s teacher or sign up with link: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOOQji63oyTedQW Several forms were turned in at our parent meeting.
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