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- Announcements Monday, October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 - 7:58 am
Menu: Hamburger w/ WG Bun Curly Fries Pickles Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Tuesday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in the NVC tournament @ St. Mary’s. We will play Ainsworth at 6:30 p.m. JH boys will check in football gear on […]
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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
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October 21, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (K/6)
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October 21, 2026 @ 1:50 pm - 2:30 pm
DARE class - 6th gr
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October 21, 2026 @ 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
One Act Practice
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October 21, 2026 - October 24, 2026 @
National FFA @ Indianapolis
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October 22, 2026
Elem. Miles of Smiles (a.m.)

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Wednesday: Cavatini Broccoli Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Pope John and St. Boniface Book Week!
St. Boniface-Cats/Dogs Day
Congratulations to the members of our One Act placing 1st at districts yesterday. They will compete at State. The following received acting awards: Olivia K, Kaitey S., Brooklyn M., Jack B.,
Landyn V., Reese S., Ashlynne C., Tessa B., Ellie R. & Aiden K.
One Act practices: today at 6:30 p.m, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Sunday 4:00 p.m. and Monday 6:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Ashlynne C. and Chloe H. who were named to the Norfolk Daily News Class D Elite 8 volleyball team. Sara B. and Kate F. made 3rd team and Baylee B. received honorable mention.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team hosting HHS-LHF at 4:00 this afternoon in the EPS Gym. Team is dismissed after period 7.
Monday, November 27, 2023
Tuesday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _____________________________________________________________________________
Pope John and St. Boniface Book Week!
St. Boniface-PJ Day.
Happy Birthday to Tess S. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our cast, crew and directors of our One Act as they compete in districts today in Newman Grove. We will perform at 1:45 this afternoon.
December calendar items are due at noon today in the office.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving break.
Happy Birthday to Ashlynne C. and Gabe S. celebrating their birthdays today, to Mrs. Schumacher who will celebrate hers on Thursday and Jack S. who will celebrate his on Saturday.
One Act performance at 9:00 this morning for our students and faculty. High school will clean up after with Pope John eating lunch at 11:40 a.m. and they will leave for bowling at 12:10 p.m. St. Boniface will eat lunch at 12:15 p.m. with activities throughout the day.
One Act practice will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (dress rehearsal)
Congratulations to the JH Girls A and B teams on their wins over Madison yesterday.
Gym closed until noon on Friday the 24th of November.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Students are asked to make sure they clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break—books may stay but all clothing and food items, etc. need to be taken home. Bring your own garbage sacks.
If anyone would like to order wrestling clothing, the deadline is dismissal today. Orders must be prepaid, and forms are available in the office.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Tuesday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Jason B. celebrating his birthday today.
Thanks to One Act members on an enjoyable performance last night.
One Act practice 6:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our JH girls basketball team traveling to play Madison at 4:30 this afternoon. “B” team will play the first game followed by “A”. Team is dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
Gym closed until noon on Friday the 24th of November.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Students are asked to make sure they clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break—books may stay but all clothing and food items, etc. need to be taken home. Bring your own garbage sacks.
If anyone would like to order wrestling clothing, the deadline is Tuesday, November 21st at the end of the day. Orders must be prepaid, and forms are available in the office.
Boys basketball and wrestling pictures at EPS Gym today. Members are dismissed at 3:15 p.m. (Karson K., Brayden B, Gavin K., Michael S. and Joseph M.)
Friday, November 17, 2023
Monday: Hot Dog/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chili Soup Cinnamon Rolls Baby Carrots w/ Dip Fruit Milk No Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Harmon B. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our cast, crew and directors of our dinner theatre, “All By Myself”, presented in the St. Boniface Gym this Sunday. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. (advanced tickets only) and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show may be purchased at the door.
Gym closed until noon on Friday the 24th of November.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Students are asked to make sure they clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break—books may stay but all clothing and food items, etc. need to be taken home. Bring your own garbage sacks.
If there are any families who would like state wrestling tickets with the Wolfpack wrestling group, please contact Mrs. Schiltmeyer before leaving today.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Friday: Chicken Strips Spiral Fries Mixed Vegetables Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Our Alumni Memorial Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to Jack B. attending All State Music tomorrow and Saturday.
Gym closed at 6:30 this evening until noon on Friday the 24th of November.
Studio B will be here today at 10:30 a.m. for anyone who was absent on the original date and for retakes. Remember if you need a retake, you must return your entire- uncut package.
Deb Warren will sponsor a Thanksgiving turkey give away at our schools. Please sign up in the office before noon today if you would like a chance to win a turkey.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
JH band students will report to Mrs. Payne’s room today during 7th period.
Students are asked to make sure they clean out their lockers before leaving for Thanksgiving break—books may stay but all clothing and food items, etc. need to be taken home.
If there are any families who would like state wrestling tickets with the Wolfpack wrestling group, please contact Mrs. Schiltmeyer by end of the day 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.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Thursday: Mr. Rib/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Congratulations to our One Act members and coaches on their runner up finish at NVC yesterday. One Act practice 6:30 this evening.
Studio B will be here Thursday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m. for anyone who was absent on the original date and for retakes. Remember if you need a retake, you must return your entire- uncut package.
Deb Warren will sponsor a Thanksgiving turkey give away at our schools. Please sign up in the office before Thursday at noon if you would like a chance to win a turkey.
$45,000 left to sell in grocery certificates so we can go bowling, otherwise we will have a day of classes. Please turn sales slips in right away this morning so a gift card order can be placed to Thriftway
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
EPS has a late start today. Ag classes for P. 6 report to PE w/Kratochvil and P. 8 report to Ag class at 3:00 p.m. Stay with your P. 7 teacher until dismissed.
JH band will report to Mrs. Payne’s room tomorrow (Thursday) during 7th period.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Wednesday: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Pope John will eat lunch at 11:45 a.m. today and period 5 begins after lunch.
Good Luck to our One Act members and coaches as they compete at NVC today in Niobrara. We perform at 1:30 p.m
Studio B will be here Thursday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m. for anyone who was absent on the original date and for retakes. Remember if you need a retake, you must return your entire- uncut package.
Deb Warren will sponsor a Thanksgiving turkey give away at our schools. Please sign up in the office before Thursday at noon if you would like a chance to win a turkey.
Dinner theatre money is due in the office today—Ashlynne. If you need additional tickets, please stop in the office.
Pope John Students: Keep selling grocery certificates/gift cards. The family goal is $1,500 and the school goal is $125,000 for a bowling trip! Bring money and slips to Mrs. Borer’s room before school starts and pick up completed certificates after school. A reminder that gift cards from Thriftway and Clearwater Market will take a few days before they are in.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
There will not be morning bus service for Elgin Public Schools this Wednesday..afternoon routes as usual.
Ag classes on Wednesday: P. 6 report to PE w/Kratochvil and P. 8 report to Ag class at 3:00 p.m. Stay with your P. 7 teacher until dismissed.
Monday, November 13, 2023
Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas w/ Soft Shell Green Beans Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Studio B will be here Thursday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m. for anyone who was absent on the original date and for retakes. Remember if you need a retake, you must return your entire- uncut package.
One Act practice at 6:30 tonight.
Deb Warren will sponsor a Thanksgiving turkey give away at our schools. Please sign up in the office before Thursday at noon if you would like a chance to win a turkey.
Dinner theatre money is due in the office today—Ashlynne & Ellie. If you need additional tickets, please stop in the office.
Pope John Students: Keep selling grocery certificates/gift cards. The family goal is $1,500 and the school goal is $125,000 for a bowling trip! Bring money and slips to Mrs. Borer’s room before school starts and pick up completed certificates after school. A reminder that gift cards from Thriftway and Clearwater Market will take a few days before they are in.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Friday, November 10, 2023
Monday: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Mr. Schmidt who will celebrate his birthday and Judd S. who will celebrate his on Sunday.
Dinner theatre money is due in the office today—Natalie, Ashlynne, Gavin, Brooke, Jazmine & Juliana, Brooklyn, Ellie and Kaitey. If you need additional tickets, please stop in the office.
We will be attending the Veterans Day Program at Elgin Public today at 11:00 a.m. Dismiss at 10:40 a.m. to walk. Choir dismissed at 10:20 a.m. to practice at EPS.
Jazmine and Brooklyn—please come to the office for Theology class today.
One Act practice Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Great job to all the FFA students that participated in the District 10 FFA Livestock Judging Event on Tuesday in Ord. Junior Team of Jayda C. (7th overall), Grady D. (14th overall), Kayton Z. (18th overall), and Haley P. (19th overall) were the 3rd overall team and qualified for the state FFA convention competition in March. There were 197 junior participants and 17 teams. Sr. Team Members Samantha D. was the 4th overall individual, and Jaidyn S. was 13th out of 119 competitors. Their team, along with Callie H. and Chloe H. was 8th overall out of 17 teams!
Pope John Students: Keep selling grocery certificates/gift cards. The family goal is $1,500 and the school goal is $125,000 for a bowling trip! Bring money and slips to Mrs. Borer’s room before school starts and pick up completed certificates after school. A reminder that gift cards from Thriftway and Clearwater Market will take a few days before they are in.
Here is the link for the Wolfpack Basketball online store, closing down Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This order form is for both girls and boys basketball this year. wolfpack-bb-2023-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/