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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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See dates on school calendar.
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June 14, 2026
9/10th - Clean Up Ptsb Fireman (9-11 am) - stud & parents
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June 17, 2026
Blood Drive, 11-5 - PJ in charge
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June 17, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Safe Environment Training - SB basement
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June 28, 2026
Fr. John reception - TBD
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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 - July 15, 2026 @
Leg. of Joseph - Tintern

Announcements Thursday, May 7, 2026
Menu: Senior Meal-Beef Enchilada Rice Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Ham & Cheese on Croisant Sweet Potato Puffs Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Senior farewell Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. Our 6th grade promotion and awards program will follow in the St. Boniface Gym. Students in grades 7-11th receiving awards may pick them up in the office later today.
PreK-3rd grade will attend “Dinosaur Dimension” presented by the Elgin City Library this morning at 10:00 in the EPS Gym.
Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Plainview. Meet begins at 12:30 this afternoon and they are
dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
Boys’ basketball awards night will be held Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at EPS.
Boys’ basketball meeting for all 8th-11th graders interested in basketball on Friday, May 8th at 7:15 a.m.
at EPS.
Musical: All students in the musical will need to come and get their book, erase all pencil marks, and take out all of their own sticky notes.
FFA Greenhouse sales schedule:
Thursday, May 7th – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Menu: Senior Meal-Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Cheesy Broccoli Bosco Stix Oreo Fluff Fruit Milk
OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Senior Meal-Beef Enchilada Rice Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to our track team competing at Humphrey today beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our golf team competing in Niobrara at 9:30 this morning. (Gavin, Michael, Grady, Karson
& Landyn).
Thank you to everyone sharing their musical talents at the spring concert last night. The variety of selections was enjoyable.
Boys’ basketball awards night will be held Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at EPS.
Boys’ basketball meeting for all 8th-11th graders interested in basketball on Friday, May 8th at 7:15 a.m.
at EPS.
There is information in the office for Neligh-Oakdale’s Youth Tackle football, grades 3rd-6th. If anyone is interested please contact the office.
FFA Greenhouse sales schedule:
Thursday, May 7th – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Menu: Senior Meal- Walking Tacos on Doritos Chocolate Cake Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Senior Meal-Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Cheesy Broccoli Bosco Stix Oreo Fluff Fruit Milk
OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. C. Borer and Aubrie P. celebrating their birthdays today.
Our spring concert will be held this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Please join us as students present their music selections.
The new worklist for the lunchroom is now posted in the north hall. Please be sure to check and see what is scheduled.
Boys’ basketball awards night will be held Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at EPS.
Boys’ basketball meeting for all 8th-11th graders interested in basketball on Friday, May 8th at 7:15 a.m.
at EPS.
FFA Greenhouse sales schedule:
Tuesday, May 5th 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7th – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Monday, May 4, 2026
Menu: Senior Meal-Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Brownie
Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Tuesday: Senior Meal: Walking Tacos on Doritos Chocolate Cake Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthday to Joseph P. celebrating his birthday today.
Thank you to everyone involved in this year’s musical on their enjoyable performances this weekend.
Student Council meeting for all new members on Tuesday, May 5th at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. L. Borer’s room.
Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Creighton at 1:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at
11:40 a.m.
Good Luck to our JH golf team competing at Atkinson at 4:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our high school golf team competing at Albion at 4:00 p.m. They are dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
(Raaf, Joseph, Gavin, Michael, Grady, Karson, Aiden & Landyn)
The new worklist for the lunchroom is now posted in the north hall. Please be sure to check and see what is scheduled.
FFA Greenhouse sales begin today:
Monday, May 4th 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7th – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Friday, May 1, 2026
Menu: Hamburger/Bun Crinkle Cut Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Senior Meal-Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Brownie
Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our members of this year’s musical, “Junie B. Jones, The Musical” as they perform tonight at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym.
Our elementary students will participate in May Crowning this afternoon at 3:00 in the St. Boniface Church.
Musical matinee will begin at 9:45 this morning.
Student Council meeting for all new members on Tuesday, May 5th at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. L. Borer’s room.
The new worklist for the lunchroom is now posted in the north hall. Please be sure to check and see what is scheduled.
Good Luck to our JH and high school track teams competing in NVC at Bassett tomorrow. Meets begin at
9:30 a.m.
Congratulations to all the Elgin FFA members! It was wonderful to celebrate you and your accomplishments Wednesday night. Thank you to everyone who helped set up and clean up, including parents, Mr. Heithoff, Steve, Toddy, and Denny!
Congratulations to the New Chapter Officer Team!
President – Gemma M., Vice President – Kylee L., Secretary – Braelyn M., Treasurer – Kyla D.,
Reporter – Libby E., Sentinel – Brayden B., Parliamentarian – Kinley M., Historian – Sydney N.,
Jr. Advisor – Lillian M.
FFA Greenhouse Sales Begin next Monday-
Monday, May 4th 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7th – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Thursday, April 30, 2026
Menu: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib Scalloped Potatoes Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Friday: Hamburger/Bun Crinkle Cut Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Good Luck to Kayton Z. competing in the Norfolk Track Classic today.
Good Luck to our JH golf team competing in Neligh at 2:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Musical ticket information sheets and money was due in the office yesterday.
Good Luck to our golf team competing at Summerland this morning at 9:00.
Tuesday, May 5th there will be a Student Council meeting for all new members at 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. L. Borer’s room.
FFA Spring Plant Sales is beginning:
Thursday, May 7th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Menu: Chicken Strips Potato Wedges Peas Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Thursday: Bar-b-que Mr. Rib Scalloped Potatoes Corn Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Musical ticket information sheets and money due in the office today at dismissal.
FFA Banquet is tonight in the EPS Gym at 6:30. All FFA members have been asked to bring a side dish (notes sent out already). Wear official dress, unless you have not received yours, wear an FFA shirt and nice pants. Most FFA members will be recognized in some way, so look your best! Parents, family, teachers, and administrators are all welcome to enjoy a nice evening with a nice meal.
FFA Spring Plant Sales is beginning:
Thursday, May 7th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Menu: Goulash Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Wednesday: Chicken Strips Potato Wedges Peas Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon and periods 1-5 are scheduled (EPS has a full day).
Musical ticket information sheets and money due in the office this Wednesday at dismissal.
Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Genoa today at 9:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our high school track team competing at Crieghton at 1:30 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
FFA Banquet is this Wednesday in the EPS Gym. All FFA members have been asked to bring a side dish (notes sent out already). Wear official dress, unless you have not received yours, wear an FFA shirt and nice pants. Most FFA members will be recognized in some way, so look your best! Parents, family, teachers, and administrators are all welcome to enjoy a nice evening with a nice meal.
FFA Spring Plant Sales is beginning:
Tuesday, May 5th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Elementary
Absent
Brigg H.-ex.
Tardy
Early Dismissal
JH/HS
Absent
Elizabeth M.-ex. (college visit)
Landyn V.-ex. (coming)
Tardy
Early Dismissal
Announcements Monday, April 27, 2026
Menu: Corndog Smile Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Tuesday: Goulash Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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May calendar items are due in the office today by dismissal.
Ticket information sheets and money due in the office this Wednesday at dismissal.
Crusader J.A.M.S. are this evening at scheduled times.
Musical practice is at 6:45 tonight, and all cast and crew are required to be there
Today is the Horseshoe Hustle kick off.
FFA Banquet is this Wednesday in the EPS Gym. All FFA members have been asked to bring a side dish (notes sent out already). Wear official dress, unless you have not received yours, wear an FFA shirt and nice pants. Most FFA members will be recognized in some way, so look your best! Parents, family, teachers, and administrators are all welcome to enjoy a nice evening with a nice meal.
FFA Officer meeting during lunch in the Ag room today.
FFA Spring Plant Sales is beginning:
Monday, May 4th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7th – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th — 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Announcements Friday, April 24, 2026
Menu: Beef Enchilada Calzone Rice Blend Refried Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
Monday: Corndog Smile Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar
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Happy Birthdays to Harlie T. and Westen C. celebrating their birthdays today.
Gonzaga House is hosting a bake sale this morning at 10:00. The proceeds will help with registration costs for students attending the Steubenville event.
FFA Banquet is set for Wednesday, April 29th in the EPS Gym. All FFA members have been asked to bring a side dish (notes sent out already). Wear official dress, unless you have not received yours, wear an FFA shirt and nice pants. Most FFA members will be recognized in some way, so look your best! Parents, family, teachers, and administrators are all welcome to enjoy a nice evening with a nice meal.