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Elgin, NE 68636
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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 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Blood Drive - EPPJ Wolfpack (PJ in charge). *Split Units
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October 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dismissal - inservice
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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

Announcements Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Menu: Waffle Sticks Sausage Patty Tri Tator’s Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Hamburger Steak Seasoned Diced Potatoes Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week: Twister Tuesday (mismatched clothing)
Happy Birthday to Diedrick K. celebrating his birthday today.
One Act practice at 6:45 this evening in the gym.
A reminder that school pictures are tomorrow morning. Be sure to bring your packet with payment with you.
Congratulations to our JH football team on their win over Riverside and to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over N-V yesterday.
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
The formal Homecoming dance will be held this Saturday 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. If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Monday, September 28, 2026
Menu: Taco Burger w/WG Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Tuesday: Waffle Sticks Sausage Patty Tri Tator’s Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Homecoming Week:
Movie Monday (JH/HS) Pajama Day (elementary)
Congratulations to Gavin K. and Elizabeth M. crowned our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen last night.
Congratulations to our football team on their OT win over CWC last Friday.
Good Luck to our JH football team traveling to play Riverside (Spalding) at 5:00 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams hosting N-V this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Student Council members will clean up following the games.
Confirmation class this evening at 7:45 in our Theology room.
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
After announcements please send all students in 7-11th to the front hall for a picture.
The formal Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 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. If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Friday, September 25, 2026
Menu: Pizza Burger w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Taco Burger w/WG Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our JH and varsity cross-country team travel to Albion for a 4:30 p.m. start. They are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.
Good Luck to our football team hosting CWC at 7:00 this evening. Francis and Isidore girls will clean up.
Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball team traveling to West Holt. C/JV vs. WH 3:00 p.m.
EPPJ vs. WH 3:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Plainview 4:00 p.m. WH vs. Plainview 5:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Nebraska Christian yesterday.
October calendar items are due in the office by noon on Friday, September 25th.
One Act sweatshirts are on sale for $30 each. You will need to contact Mrs. Klein to order them. The back will be personalized with last name. Orders close October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Thursday, September 24, 2026
Menu: Creamed Chicken over Biscuits Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Pizza Burger w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Juniors and seniors will not be attending the College Fair in Norfolk this morning.
October calendar items are due in the office by noon on Friday, September 25th.
Please check your email for the homecoming ballot. Voting will close today at 3:30 p.m.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Menu: Sliced Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Creamed Chicken over Biscuits Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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October calendar items are due in the office by noon on Friday, September 25th.
One Act practice at 7:15 this evening in the library.
Please check your email for the homecoming ballot. Voting will close Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Menu: Beef & Cheese Nachos Potato Bites Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Sliced Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Mlnarik and Max. B. celebrating birthdays today.
Following announcements there will be a Junior Right-to-Life meeting in the library during Crusader time. If anyone who has not joined and would like to, please come to the meeting.
Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams hosting O’Neill this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym.
Congratulations to our JH “C” volleyball team on their win over Central Valley yesterday.
Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office. We will deliver within the Elgin city limits. Orders are due today.
Please check your email for the homecoming ballot. Voting will close Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Monday, September 21, 2026
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
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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 4:30 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our JH and JV football teams traveling to Wolbach to play Central Valley at 4:30 this afternoon. JH team is dismissed at 2:00 and JV dismissed at 2:40 p.m. (JV-Carter, Liam, Nolan, Harmon, Sawyer, James, Raaf & Christian)
Congratulations to our football team on their win over North Central on Friday.
Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office. We will deliver within the Elgin city limits. Orders are due tomorrow.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Friday, September 18, 2026
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
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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 Luck to our football team traveling to play North Central (Springview) at 7:00 this evening. Team is dismissed at 2:30 this afternoon.
CVA employees will meet with students in grades 7-12th at 10:00 this morning in the library to talk about careers .
For all homerooms, after attendance and announcements, please meet in the front hall for further directions.
Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office. We will deliver within the Elgin city limits. Orders are due September 22nd.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents, and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Thursday, September 17, 2026
Menu: Chicken Wrap Coleslaw Grapes Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Goulash Broccoli Bosco Stick Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Haiden C. celebrating her birthday today.
7-12th grade students will attend the EMS Extrication Drill today in the St. Boniface Gym parking lot. Please be there at 1:10 this afternoon as the drill begins at 1:15 p.m. until 3:15 p.m.
All students in grades PreK-12 need to meet in the gym after Mass this morning for a picture.
Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office. We will deliver within the Elgin city limits. Orders are due September 22nd.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents,
and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.
Announcements Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Menu Change: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Salad Choice of Dressing Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Chicken Wrap Coleslaw Grapes Milk OR Salad Bar
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We will have dismissal this afternoon and follow the early dismissal schedule. (EPS also)
Happy Birthday to Kate B. celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Hartington CC yesterday and to Elizabeth M. on reaching 1000 assists.
One Act practice this evening at 6:45 in the library.
A Crusader sweatshirt was found in the north hall yesterday and may be picked up in the office.
Homecoming candy gram forms are available in the office. We will deliver within the Elgin city limits. Orders are due September 22nd.
If you are bringing a date to the Homecoming Dance that is not a student from Pope John or Elgin Public, please pick up a guest permission form in the office. It needs to be signed by you, your guest and their parents,
and their school administrator. Guests must be under the age of 21. Permission forms are due on October 2nd to the school office.