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Elgin, NE 68636
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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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August 10, 2026
Fall Practice Begins
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August 11, 2026
Blood Drive, 11-5 - Elgin Comm in charge
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August 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parent Mtg & Grill Out
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August 13, 2026
First Day of School!
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August 13, 2026
1:00 Dismissal
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August 13, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (Fac)
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August 14, 2026 @ 7:40 am - 8:00 am
Jr. Right to Life mtg
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August 15, 2026
PJ Golf Tournament @ Antelope Country Club

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Wednesday: Tacos w/ Soft Shell Tri-Pattie Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
We will have a 1:00 dismissal with a faculty in-service to follow. Regular periods 1-5 will meet and the high school will eat at 12:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our golf team competing in NVC at Santee today beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Michael, Karson & Jack)
Good Luck to our track team competing at Creighton at 1:30 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 11:10 a.m. for lunch.
Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Genoa at 9:00 this morning.
Reminder of high school JAMs next Tuesday, April 30th. See your email from Mrs. Schumacher sent on Monday for more details.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
Remember musical ticket sales—each family involved in the musical is asked to sell at least 10 tickets and the money is due in the office by this Wednesday.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Tuesday: French Bread Pizza Lettuce Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
Due to a few students in the musical absent last Friday, the chorus, munchkins and crew are asked to meet in the front hall immediately after announcements for pictures.
Remember musical ticket sales—each family involved in the musical is asked to sell at least 10 tickets and the money is due in the office by this Wednesday.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Freshmen will be taking CPR class periods 6 and 7 today.
Leftover bake sale items for sale in Mrs. L. Borer’s room for 50 cents.
Good Luck to our JV golf team competing at Beemer this morning beginning at 9:00—Gavin and Aiden.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________________
Welcome to our students visiting our school today.
Happy Birthday to Carson F. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
Sophomores—you are reminded that you should be parking at the gym and not in the school parking lot.
Today all members of the musical (cast and crew) are asked to meet in the front hall at 1:00 p.m. for photos for the musical program.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Forks are disappearing after the high school lunch so please make sure you are not throwing your silverware in the trash. If this poses to be a problem we will go to plastic silverware.
If any students or faculty have contacts and use Acuvue sterile solution, we have some bottles available to you donated to the school. Please stop in the office if you are interested.
Prom times to note: Junior pictures 3:45-4:25 p.m. at KC Hall (including the group picture) Senior pictures 4:30-5:15 p.m. at KC Hall (including group picture) Grand March at 6 p.m. —- line up at 5:45 p.m. at KC Hall Supper at 6:45 p.m. at KC Hall Dance from 8-11 p.m. at KC Hall Post Prom at 11 p.m. at Elgin Public Remember to pay for meals before Thursday of this week to Mrs. Grundmayer.
Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale today in the library at the beginning of third period. All items are $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville group.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Friday: Chicken Fajitas Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our golf team competing at Scotus in Columbus at 9:00 this morning (Michael, Karson and Jack)
Sophomores—you are reminded that you should be parking at the gym and not in the school parking lot.
Tomorrow all members of the musical (cast and crew) are asked to meet in the front hall at 1:00 p.m. for photos for the musical program.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Forks are disappearing after the high school lunch so please make sure you are not throwing your silverware in the trash. If this poses to be a problem we will go to plastic silverware.
If any students or faculty have contacts and use Acuvue sterile solution, we have some bottles available to you donated to the school. Please stop in the office if you are interested.
Prom times to note: Junior pictures 3:45-4:25 p.m. at KC Hall (including the group picture) Senior pictures 4:30-5:15 p.m. at KC Hall (including group picture) Grand March at 6 p.m. —- line up at 5:45 p.m. at KC Hall Supper at 6:45 p.m. at KC Hall Dance from 8-11 p.m. at KC Hall Post Prom at 11 p.m. at Elgin Public Remember to pay for meals before Thursday of this week to Mrs. Grundmayer.
Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale this Friday in the library at the beginning of third period. All items are $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville group.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Thursday: Enchilada Casserole Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Miles of Smiles program this morning at approximately 9:00.
Good Luck to our track team competing at St. Mary’s today. Meet begins at 9:00 a.m.
We will not have any chocolate milk for sale in the office until tomorrow.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Forks are disappearing after the high school lunch so please make sure you are not throwing your silverware in the trash. If this poses to be a problem we will go to plastic silverware.
Prom times to note: Junior pictures 3:45-4:25 p.m. at KC Hall (including the group picture) Senior pictures 4:30-5:15 p.m. at KC Hall (including group picture) Grand March at 6 p.m. —- line up at 5:45 p.m. at KC Hall Supper at 6:45 p.m. at KC Hall Dance from 8-11 p.m. at KC Hall Post Prom at 11 p.m. at Elgin Public Remember to pay for meals before Thursday of this week to Mrs. Grundmayer.
Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale this Friday in the library at the beginning of third period. All items are $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville group.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Wednesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Burwell at 1:00 this afternoon. They are dismissed at 10:20 a.m. Will know around 9:00 a.m. if this is still going on. Cancelled for today!
JV golf has been rescheduled for next Monday, April 22nd at Beemer.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
Prom times to note: Junior pictures 3:45-4:25 p.m. at KC Hall (including the group picture) Senior pictures 4:30-5:15 p.m. at KC Hall (including group picture) Grand March at 6 p.m. —- line up at 5:45 p.m. at KC Hall Supper at 6:45 p.m. at KC Hall Dance from 8-11 p.m. at KC Hall Post Prom at 11 p.m. at Elgin Public Remember to pay for meals before Thursday of this week to Mrs. Grundmayer.
Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale on Friday, April 19th in the library at the beginning of third period. All items are $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville group.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Tuesday: Deli Ham Sandwich w/ WG Bun Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Aiden K. celebrating his birthday today.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
Good Luck to our track team competing at Humphrey today. They will eat at 11:30 this morning.
All sophomores leaving for track must talk to Mrs. Klein for their Spanish assignment before you leave.
Prom times to note: Junior pictures 3:45-4:25 p.m. at KC Hall (including the group picture) Senior pictures 4:30-5:15 p.m. at KC Hall (including group picture) Grand March at 6 p.m. —- line up at 5:45 p.m. at KC Hall Supper at 6:45 p.m. at KC Hall Dance from 8-11 p.m. at KC Hall Post Prom at 11 p.m. at Elgin Public Remember to pay for meals before Thursday of this week to Mrs. Grundmayer.
Gonzaga House will be hosting a bake sale on Friday, April 19th in the library at the beginning of third period. All items are $1.00, and proceeds will go to the Steubenville group.
There will be a cross country meeting Thursday, April 25th in Mrs. Moser’s classroom at 7:40 a.m.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Monday: ____________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Leyton B. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
During 4th period today the seventh graders will be giving their Science Fair presentations in the library for their Crusader JAM requirement. Please do not allow students into the library during that time.
All musical students in 6th period Advanced Speech should report to the music room today.
Gonzaga and Joshua houses have a dress down today for reaching their goal for donations to Tintern and Isidore, 2nd and 4th graders for collecting the most items for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Students may wear sweats, long athletic shorts (basketball length), jeans, t-shirts & hoodies. No leggings or holes in clothing.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
Juniors and Seniors: you will need to pay for Prom meals by Thursday, April 18th. The cost is $14 per person. Senior meals are covered but not your date. Please bring your funds to Mrs. Grundmayer. If your payment is late, you are subject to a late fee.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Friday: Mini Lasagna Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist will be celebrated this morning at 8;15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our track team competing at O’Neill. The meet begins at 10:00 this morning.
Happy Birthday to Melissa S. celebrating her birthday today.
Gonzaga and Joshua houses will have a dress down day tomorrow for reaching their goal for donations to Tintern and Isidore, 2nd and 4th graders for collecting the most items for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Students may wear sweats, long athletic shorts (basketball length), jeans, t-shirts & hoodies. No leggings or holes in clothing.
There will be a football meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the weight room.
Juniors and Seniors: you will need to pay for Prom meals by Thursday, April 18th. The cost is $14 per person. Senior meals are covered but not your date. Please bring your funds to Mrs. Grundmayer. If your payment is late, you are subject to a late fee.
Congratulations to our Art students who had projects at the ESU art show: Honorable Mention – Sydney N. x 2., Carter S., Harrison L., Harper E., Raaf K., Kinley D., Elenor B., Brooke B., Matthew K., Thomas S. Red – 2nd place -Boyd S., Anna S., Nathan B. Blue – 1st. place – Jory D., Gabe S., Hayley S. 9-12 Art- Red-2nd place – Tessa B. There were several pieces of artwork! We entered 32 pieces. The show had over a 1000 pieces of artwork from area ESU 8# schools. 7-12 will be displaying artwork in the upcoming NVC Art Show in Bassett/Rock County on April 26th.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Thursday: Hamburger w/ Bun Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to Jack, Ellie, Gavin and Aiden competing in the NECC Quiz Bowl today.
Good Luck to our golf members, Karson and Michael, competing at Summerland beginning at 9:00 this morning. There will be a volleyball meeting this Friday morning at 7:40 in the EPS Gym.
Gonzaga and Joshua houses will have a dress down day this Friday for reaching their goal for donations to Tintern and Isidore, 2nd and 4th grades for collecting the most items for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Students may wear sweats, long athletic shorts (basketball length), jeans, t-shirts & hoodies. No leggings or holes in clothing.