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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Friday, October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 - 8:00 am
Menu: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Curly Fries Pickles Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ We will have a 1:00 dismissal this afternoon and periods 1-8 will meet. EPS also has an early dismissal. JH boys will check in football gear […]
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October 17, 2026
ACT
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October 17, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
C VB Tourney @ Neligh
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October 18, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Youth Group @ Tintern
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October 19, 2026
Jr Right to Life Bake Sale
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October 19, 2026
NVC VB Tourney - TBD (Top 2 seeds host)
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October 20, 2026
NVC VB - TBD (Bartlett & Highest Loser's Bracket Seed)
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October 20, 2026
Sophomore Career Day @ WSC
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October 21, 2026 - October 24, 2026 @
National FFA @ Indianapolis

Monday, September 23, 2024
Tuesday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ NHS meeting tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 7:40 in room 4.
Good Luck to our JH and JV volleyball teams traveling to Greeley to play Central Valley at 4:30 this afternoon. Team members are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. Good Luck to our JH football team traveling to Wolbach to play Central Valley this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. NOTE TIME CHANGE. Team is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Good Luck to our “C” volleyball team hosting Boone Central today at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym. Freshmen and senior girls will clean up after the game.
October calendar items due in the office by Thursday morning at 10:00.
Congratulations to Wolfpack cross country runners Jovie B. and Samantha S. who both broke the EPPJ girls school record at a very tough O’Neill meet last Friday.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their 1st place finish at Riverside on Saturday defeating Boone Central, Newman Grove/St. Ed and Riverside.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over North Central on Friday
Brenda Kuhlman Administrative Assistant Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School P O Box 179 Elgin, Nebraska 68636
May every sunrise hold more promise, every sunset hold more peace.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Bryce H. celebrating his birthday today and to Max B. and Mrs. Mlnarik celebrating theirs on Sunday.
Good Luck to our cross country team competing at O’Neill. Team is dismissed at 1:15 this afternoon and the meet begins at 3:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our football team as we travel to Bassett to play North Central at 7:00 this evening. They are dismissed at 2:50 this afternoon.
Good Luck to our JV volleyball team competing tomorrow in a round robin tournament at Riverside (Cedar Rapids). Round 1: 10:00 AM Main Gym: Riverside vs NGSE Multi: Boone Central vs EPPJ| Round 2: 11:00 AM Main Gym: Riverside vs Boone Central Multi: EPPJ vs NGSE Round 3: 12:00 PM Main Gym: Riverside vs EPPJ Multi: Boone Central vs NGSE
One Act practice Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Creighton yesterday.
Period 8 Advanced Biology students should report to the office today for class.
Our National Honor Society will have a bake sale this morning at 10:00 in the front hall.
A reminder that our elementary will be dismissed today at 1:00 and afternoon buses will run at that time only (not at 3:43 p.m.)
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Friday: Walking Tacos Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Charlee P. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we travel to Creighton. First game is at 5:00 this afternoon and the team is dismissed at 3:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Norfolk Catholic and our varsity team on their win over Hartington CC on Tuesday.
Congratulations to our JH volleyball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Congratulations to all the FFA members who participated in the two contests this season. In the District X North Contest : Junior Division Team of Libby, Kylee L., Michael S. and Justice were Runner-Up out of over 50 teams! The Senior Division Team of Sara, Kate, Kayton and Callie were 6th overall out of 30 teams! Thanks for all your work this year with Range Judging!
Our National Honor Society will have a bake sale tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the front hall.
A reminder that our elementary will be dismissed tomorrow at 1:00 and afternoon buses will run at that time only (not at 3:43 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Thursday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Peanut Butter Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Reminder –no classes tomorrow. Teachers will be attending an in-service.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we compete in a tri at Hartington CC. The team is dismissed at 2:40 this afternoon. Varsity games will be played in the Activity Center and JV matches will be played at Holy Trinity. 5:30 EPPJ vs. Cedar Catholic EPPJ vs Norfolk Catholic Cedar Catholic vs Norfolk Catholic
One Act practice tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Ham Pattie/Croissant Tri-Pattie Maple Sweet Potatoes Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Kate B. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our cross country team competing at Neligh today. The Meet begins at 4:30 this afternoon and they will be dismissed at 3:00.
Mrs. Klein’s Italy Trip info meeting will be this evening at 6:30.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Howells-Dodge and Bancroft-Rosalie on Saturday and to our football team on their win over CWC on Friday.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Monday: Enchilada Casserole Green Beans Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Spirit Day!
Happy Birthday to Natalie B. celebrating her birthday today and to Britton S. who will celebrate his on Saturday and Emersyn H. who will celebrate hers on Sunday.
Our homecoming pep rally will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the football field. We will dismiss @ 2:15 p.m. to walk to the field.
Good Luck to our football team as we host CWC this evening at 7:00. Cross country and football seniors will be honored and Francis and Isidore girls will clean up following the game. Following the game our homecoming dance will be held in the EPS Gym.
Good Luck to our volleyball team as we travel to Howells to play Howells-Dodge. Tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. and we will play the 2nd game. EPPJ vs. EV EPPJ vs. Howells-Dodge EPPJ vs. Bancroft-Rosalie
Congratulations to our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Boyd County yesterday.
The Wolfpack dance team is selling Bundtlet cakes (Nothing bundt Cakes). There is an order form in the office and more information is on the Wolfpack Facebook page. Payment must accompany the order, and all proceeds go to the dance team. If you would like to place an order, please do so before leaving school today.
P. 4 Ag students should report to the office and P. 5 report to study hall and bring something to work on.
NHS members are asked to see Mrs. Van Winkle before leaving school today.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Friday: Hamburger/Bun Corn Macaroni Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Twin Day!
The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Father Frank celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Boyd County this afternoon beginning at 5:30 in the EPS Gym in honor of senior night.
Good Luck to our Cross Country team competing at Butte with a start time of 4:30 p.m. Members are dismissed at 1:15 this afternoon to meet in Coach Moser’s room.
Good Luck to our students attending District North Range Judging at Atkinson today-Kinley, Joseph, Christian, Brayden, Gavin, Brooke, Elizabeth, Aubrie, Michael & Natalie.
Students in grades 5-12th will be attending a Digital Safety Assembly at Neligh this afternoon. JH and high school students will load the bus at 1:15 p.m. and grades 5-6th at 2:15 p.m.
The Wolfpack dance team is selling Bundtlet cakes (Nothing bundt Cakes). There is an order form in the office and more information is on the Wolfpack Facebook page. Payment must accompany the order, and all proceeds go to the dance team. Deadline is September 15th.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Thursday: Chicken Strips Scalloped Potatoes Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Circle of Life Day!
Happy Birthday to Tucker M. and Mrs. Zwingman celebrating their birthdays today.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over N/V & Summerland and to the varsity volleyball team on their wins over Niobrara/Verdigre and Summerland yesterday.
Parent Financial Aid meeting this evening at 6:30 in our DL room.
Beth R. will be here this morning to continue with health screening for students.
One Act read through 7:00 tonight.
The Wolfpack dance team is selling Bundtlet cakes (Nothing bundt Cakes). There is an order form in the office and more information is on the Wolfpack Facebook page. Payment must accompany the order, and all proceeds go to the dance team. Deadline is September 15th.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Wednesday: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Brownie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Country vs. Country Club Day!
Happy Birthday to Janice E. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball team as they travel to Summerland for a double tri beginning at 5:00 this afternoon. Varsity in Main Gym JV in Aux. Gym 5:00 Summerland vs Stuart 6:00 Stuart vs Niobrara/Verdigre 6:00 Summerland vs Niobrara/Verdigre 7:00 Niobrara/Verdigre vs EPPJ 7:00 Niobrara/Verdigre vs EPPJ 8:00 EPPJ vs Summerland 8:00 EPPJ vs Summerland
Congratulations to our JH “A” volleyball team on their win over Creighton and the C and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday.
One Act read through 7:00 tomorrow night (Wednesday).
All students in grades 9-12, please check your email from Mrs. Schiltmeyer regarding pizza sign-up for Friday night at the homecoming dance. Sign-up is due by the end of the day today.
The Wolfpack dance team is selling Bundtlet cakes (Nothing bundt Cakes). There is an order form in the office and more information is on the Wolfpack Facebook page. Payment must accompany order, and all proceeds go to the dance team. Deadline is September 15th.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Tuesday: Bar-b-que/Bun Baked Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Pajama Day/Anything But A Backpack!
Good Luck to our JH volleyball and football teams traveling to Creighton for games at 2:00 and 4:00 this afternoon respectively. The volleyball team will eat at noon and the football team is dismissed at 1:50 p.m.
Good Luck to our C and JV volleyball team as we host Fullerton this afternoon at 5:30 in the EPS Gym.
Congratulations to Kaitey S. crowned 2024 Homecoming Queen at activities last night.
All 7th grade students are asked to report to Mrs. Klein after lunch for P. 6.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over Walthill last Friday.
The Wolfpack dance team is selling Bundtlet cakes (Nothing bundt Cakes). There is an order form in the office and more information is on the Wolfpack Facebook page. Payment must accompany order, and all proceeds go to the dance team. Deadline is September 15th.