Menu: Taco Burger/Bun Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Macaroni & Cheese Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Leo S. celebrating his birthday today.
We will be dismissing at 1:00 this afternoon due to the impending weather forecast. Shortened schedule will be followed.
The Pope John Speech Team headed to Wheeler Central to compete in the NVC tournament. The Crusaders placed 5th in team sweepstakes, bringing home several medals. Congratulations to all. Olivia K. is the conference champion in informative speaking! Aiden K. and Brooke K. earned the second-place medal with their duet. Coming home with fourth place in program of oral interpretation (POI) was Jovie B. Jovie also brought home fourth place in persuasive speaking. The oral interpretation of drama (OID) group of Aiden K., Camry K., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Matthew K. placed fourth. Tessa B. placed fifth in oral interpretation of serious prose. Finally, the duet of Olivia K. and Juliana M. came in sixth. Earning superior ratings were Kinley D. in entertainment speaking, Harlie T. in oral interpretation of poetry, Christian P. in oral interpretation of humorous prose, and Reese S. in oral interpretation of serious prose.
Miles of Smiles for elementary students this morning at 9:00.
There will be a track meeting next Monday, March 10th in the EPS weight room after school. Conditioning practices will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21st. More information will be sent to students who sign up.
Any student in grades 9, 10, or 11 interested in attending the Youth Energy Leadership Camp this summer from July 21-25 at Camp Comeca in Cozad, NE should see the information sheet in the hallway or check their Google Classroom from Mrs. Schiltmeyer.
Wolfpack State Basketball shirts are now available! Orders will close at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5th. NO late orders will be accepted!! eppjboysstatebb2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy7LBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfMQHpkg7bTjtl6XpaLQLaafH1Zoa98TFdFXOQcOsrf8UfyVitI-Ixw2Pw_aem_IFYTbpyBjiDTCLDGuMj-rg

Menu: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Quinn H. & Brecken C. celebrating their birthdays today.
Good Luck to our speech team competing in the LHNE meet.
Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21st. More information will be sent to students who sign up.
Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team as we host Kenesaw tomorrow at EPS in the D2-7 district finals with a wild card.
FFA Week will be celebrated this week: Friday – Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.
Congratulations to the FFA CDE teams for an outstanding day last Tuesday. With over 1800 FFA members on the NECC campus, the Elgin FFA kids did great! Here are the State FFA qualifying Teams:|*Floriculture:* Champion Team. Callie H., Kate F,, Sara B, and Kylee L. *Livestock Management.* Champion Team. Jaidyn S., Jayda C., Samantha D., Gemma M., Kayton Z. & Haley P. *Agriscience:* Champion Team: Max H., Kaidynce S., Brystol B., Molly T., and Joseph M. Good luck Tuesday to FFA kids as 24 of them will be participating in more CDE’s for a chance to qualify for state!

Menu: Barbecues/Bun Potato Rings Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Emma S. celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our boys basketball team on their win over Stuart last night. They will play St Mary’s on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s High School.
Good Luck to our students competing in the ESU#8 HS Quiz Bowl in Neligh today -Gavin, Tessa, Aiden, Reese and Landyn.
Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21st. More information will be sent to students who sign up.
Confirmation class tonight at 7:00.
If you have a duty in the lunchroom and you are going to be gone please find someone to take your place.
EPS will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal today with their afternoon buses running at this time.
FFA Week will be celebrated this week: Wednesday – Friday: cow/duck scavenger hunt. Find a hidden cow/duck around the EPS campus and bring it back to Mrs. Schwartz for a prize! Only hidden on the EPS campus. Open for any Pre-K through 12th grader! Wednesday – Guess the amount of soybean and corn in the jars in the school office. Top 2 closest guesses from each school will get a prize! Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch. Friday – Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.

Menu: Ham Pattie/Croissant Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Noodle Soup Long John Baby Carrots/Dip Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad _______________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Anderson celebrating her birthday today.
March calendar items are due in the office tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon.
Congratulations to Landyn on his 6th place finish at State Wrestling. We are all proud of you!
Congratulations to our Wolfpack dance team for receiving the Academic Excellence Award at State Dance last Friday in Grand Island.
Congratulations to our boys JH “A” and varsity basketball teams on their wins over St. Mary’s last Friday.
EPS will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal on Wednesday with their afternoon buses running at this time.
FFA Week will be celebrated this week: Monday: 8:00 a.m. sharp – FFA chapter picture in the EPS Gym. Don’t be late! Wednesday – Friday: cow/duck scavenger hunt. Find a hidden cow/duck around the EPS campus and bring it back to Mrs. Schwartz for a prize! Only hidden on the EPS campus. Open for any Pre-K through 12th grader! Tuesday – FFA CDE’s in Norfolk. Wednesday – Guess the amount of soybean and corn in the jars in the school office. Top 2 closest guesses from each school will get a prize! Thursday – Ice cream for everyone after lunch. Friday – Coffee at the Station sponsored by the FFA all-day.