Menu: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Glazed Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Mr. Nieman celebrating his birthday today and Mrs. Henn on Friday
Good luck to our boys’ basketball team competing in the State Tournament. The first game is this evening at 7:45 at the Devaney Center with Wynot. If the boys win on Thursday, Friday will be red, white and blue day. No US flags are allowed to be held or worn. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer.
Our Speech Night will be held Sunday evening at 6:00 in our library.
Reminder that Monday is our 2nd food drive-green clothing for green items.
Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21st. More information will be sent to students who sign up.
The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer. Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week. The starting date in May is flexible. Must be 16 years old. Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.
The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions: Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person. See poster in the front hall.
Juniors and seniors: Please return your post prom permission slip to either Mrs. Drueke or the office by Monday, March 17.

Menu: Enchilada Casserole Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Today is the end of the 3rd quarter.
Tomorrow is our Food Drive # 1– “pajamas for breakfast items”. Bring a breakfast item and wear your pajamas to school.
FFA Districts are being held at Sargent today. Brayden, Gavin and Michael are excused at 9:00 this morning and should return approximately 2:00 p.m.
Sign up for Dance Team 2025-2026 in the office until March 21st. More information will be sent to students who sign up.
A reminder that Spring Raffle ticket forms and payment are due in the office.
The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer. Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week. Starting date in May is flexible. Must be 16 years old. Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.
The City of Elgin is hiring the following positions: Pool manager, assistant pool manager, full and part time lifeguards and summer maintenance person. See poster in the front hall.
If the boys win on Thursday at state, Friday will be red, white and blue day. No US flags are allowed to be held or worn. If any questions, please see Mrs. Schiltmeyer.
The Crusader speech team traveled to Riverside yesterday. Coming home with places in the “Honors” finals are: Reese S. 4th in serious prose, Olivia K. 5th in informative, Aiden K. and Brooke K. 5th in duet. Receiving superior ratings were: Tessa B. in serious prose, Christian P. in humorous prose, Kinley D. in entertainment, Jovie B. in both POI and persuasive, Harlie T. in poetry, and Olivia K. and Juliana M. in duet. Pope John will be hosting their district competition on March 20th.

Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Chocolate Chip Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
This Lent each house will have a goal of $200 and a school goal of $800 as their Lenten project. Monies raised will be donated to Tintern Retreat and Resource Center.
There will be a track meeting on 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.
The Neligh Mill has an opening for a Tour Guide position this summer. Tuesday – Saturday, 28 hours per week. Starting date in May is flexible. Must be 16 years old. Apply by 3-14-25 at statejobs.nebraska.gov or for more information contact the Neligh Mill at 402-887-4303.

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.
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