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- Announcements Monday, September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 - 7:24 am
Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Tuesday: Beef & Cheese Nachos Potato Bites Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball teams traveling to Greeley to play Central Valley. Team is dismissed at 2:40 and the first game is at […]
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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)
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September 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
V VB Tri @ EPPJ (EPS)
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September 25, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
CC @ Albion

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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Announcements Friday, May 16, 2025
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Menu: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Tator Tots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Cooks Choice Sweet Potato Fries California Blend/Cheese Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Christian P. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
Our PreK promotion will be this morning at 11:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.
Good Luck to all involved in our spring musical, Snoopy!!!. Performances will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
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.
All library books must be returned before leaving school today.
From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores 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.
Weight room meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6th through 11th graders. JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.
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 and 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 next Tuesday after school in the EPS gym.
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Announcements Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Menu: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Tator Tots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Our students and faculty will be attending our musical matinee this morning beginning at 10:00. Elementary lunch is at 11:30 this morning and JH/HS students will return for period 4 classes, etc. Students involved in the musical will go to the gym following Mass.
Good Luck to our golf team competing in a dual in Neligh. Gavin, Michael, Karson, Aiden and Landyn are dismissed at 12:30 to eat lunch.
Congratulations to Mady K. on qualifying for State Track in high jump and Kayton Z. in the 300 hurdles as an additional qualifier based on time. EPPJ State Track and Field store will close today at 12:30 p.m. with no late orders due to the quick turn around. https://eppjstatetrackandfield25.itemorder.com/
**Several students have not turned in musical ticket names and money. Please turn in at the office ASAP.
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.
All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.
From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores 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.
Weight room meeting on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6th through 11th graders. JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.
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.
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Announcements Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Menu: Mini Lasagna Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schiltmeyer celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our track team competing in districts today at Plainview. Meet begins at 10:00 a.m.
Reminder that musical tickets and payment is due in the office today.
There will be a cross-country meeting for current 8th-11th graders interested in going out next fall on Thursday at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at EPS.
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, May 20th right after school for current 8th-11th graders in Coach Eisenhauer’s room.
All library books must be returned by the end of the day on Friday, May 16th.
From May 19-22 the freshmen and sophomores 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.
Weight room meeting on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the weight room at EPS followed by a boys’ basketball meeting for all current 6th through 11th graders. JH boys are asked to bring their basketball uniforms to the meeting.
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.
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