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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, August 29, 2023
Wednesday: Chicken Casserole Peas Banana Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Burwell this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym.
Congratulations to our C and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday.
Would all teachers please have their paper recycle boxes outside their doors by 2:50 this afternoon to be picked up.
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
A Wolfpack sweatshirt and book cover were left in Mrs. Payne’s room and may be picked up in the office.
Gonzaga and Joshua House members are asked to please sign up for a shift for the Treasures in the Park service project on Sunday, September 10. The sign-up sheet is in the office.
Steubenville Group Bake Sale will be held in the Elgin Park on Sunday, September 10. All students in current grades 8-12 who are planning to attend, please bring a few baked items to sell*.* We will gladly appreciate any other volunteers wanting to bring baked goods! Bring your items to the park after 10:00 a.m. so we can get them priced. Thank you!
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Wednesday: Chicken Casserole Peas Banana Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our C/JV and varsity volleyball teams as we host Burwell this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym.
Congratulations to our C and JV volleyball teams on their wins over Fullerton yesterday.
Would all teachers please have their paper recycle boxes outside their doors by 2:50 this afternoon to be picked up.
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
A Wolfpack sweatshirt and book cover were left in Mrs. Payne’s room and may be picked up in the office.
Gonzaga and Joshua House members are asked to please sign up for a shift for the Treasures in the Park service project on Sunday, September 10. The sign-up sheet is in the office.
Steubenville Group Bake Sale will be held in the Elgin Park on Sunday, September 10. All students in current grades 8-12 who are planning to attend, please bring a few baked items to sell*.* We will gladly appreciate any other volunteers wanting to bring baked goods! Bring your items to the park after 10:00 a.m. so we can get them priced. Thank you!
Monday, August 28, 2023
Tuesday: Calzone Tator Tots Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our C and JV volleyball teams as they travel to play Fullerton at 5:30 today. Bus will leave at 4:00 p.m. There will not be any JH or JV football games at Fullerton as originally scheduled.
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Monday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Henry L. celebrating his birthday today and to Carter L. and Ace P. who will celebrate theirs on Saturday.
Good Luck to our football team as we host St. Francis at 7:00 this evening. Gonzaga & Francis girls will clean up.
Reminder of a community prayer service this Sunday at 2:00 for Mrs. Marin Schindler and those with health issues.
Students—you must ask permission to go to your vehicles during the school day. Several students are just exiting the building without asking.
A reminder that sophomores should be parking at the gym!
Congratulations to our JV and varsity volleyball teams on their wins over Lutheran High Northeast yesterday.
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
Beth Ramold will be here today to begin vision screening.
September calendar items due in the office by noon today.
Students—if you have any “back to school” forms with you, please turn them in at the office ASAP.
* (Aubrie P., Harlie T.) **FFA members:* Great meeting Tuesday evening! Remember to visit with your officer leader about business items from the meeting. You can even give them your due $ and release forms if it works better! You will be able to sign up for t-shirts, long-sleeve tees, or a hoodie by this afternoon. Remember the events you signed up for this week! Rae Valley Days – Saturday and Sunday Good Luck to our members showing livestock at the State Fair this weekend!
Any students in grades K-8 should turn in their summer dribble and/or shot club forms to the office ASAP.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Friday: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Elizabeth M. celebrating her birthday today.
Students—you must ask permission to go to your vehicles during the school day. Several students are just exiting the building without asking.
A reminder that sophomores should be parking at the gym!
Good Luck to our C, JV and varsity volleyball teams hosting Lutheran High Northeast beginning at 5:00 this afternoon at EPS.
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
Beth Ramold will be here Friday to begin vision screening.
September calendar items due in the office by noon this Friday (8/25).
Students—if you have any “back to school” forms with you, please turn them in at the office ASAP.
* (Aubrie P., Harlie T.) **FFA members:* Great meeting Tuesday evening! Remember to visit with your officer leader about business items from the meeting. You can even give them your due $ and release forms if it works better! You will be able to sign up for t-shirts, long-sleeve tees, or a hoodie by this afternoon. Remember the events you signed up for this week! Farmers Pride Coop Farm Plot – Thursday! Rae Valley Days – Saturday and Sunday Good Luck to our members showing livestock at the State Fair this weekend!
Any students in grades K-8 should turn in their summer dribble and/or shot club forms to the office ASAP.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Thursday: Mr. Rib w/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
September calendar items due in the office by noon this Friday (8/25).
Students—if you have any “back to school” forms with you, please turn them in at the office ASAP.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Wednesday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _____________________________________________________________________________
Reminder of FFA meeting and supper this evening at 6:30 in the EPS Ag Room.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Stanton yesterday.
Seniors—please pay $15 in the office for the mailing of transcripts and scholarships.
September calendar items due in the office by noon this Friday (8/25).
Students—if you have any “back to school” forms with you, please turn them in at the office ASAP.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Tuesday: Corndog Chips/Cheese Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _____________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in a Jamboree at Stanton at 6:00 this evening and will play the best 3 of 5 sets. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students. Results of the jamboree match DO NOT count toward the regular season record or toward wild card points. The game will be live-streamed on the NFHS network (must pay for subscription) at the following link: www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/stanton-high-school-stanton-ne/gam9c2f1ba690
Congratulations to our football team on their win over Wausa on Friday.
Student Council Mtg. tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Mrs. L. Borer’s room.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Monday: Bar-b-que/Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Jory D. who will celebrate his birthday on Sunday.
Ag classes @ EPS will begin today.
We will begin praying the rosary together at 7:45 a.m. in the library—there will not be a rosary on days we celebrate Mass.
We have chocolate milk for sale in the office again this year. Cost will remain at $1.25 per bottle. Please try to have exact change!
Good Luck to our football team traveling to play Wausa for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Team and managers are dismissed at 3:25 p.m.
High school girls interested in joining the dance team please sign up in the office by Friday. Kayce Kallhoff and Ashleigh Nelson have agreed to coach if we have enough interest.
JH football meeting in Mr. Callahan room starting at the beginning of 8th period today for any JH boy interested in participating
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Friday: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Ag classes @ EPS will not begin until Friday. For today: P. 4 – Sophomores to Mrs. Klein P. 6 Ag to Mrs. Grundmayer P. 8 Ag to Mrs. L. Borer
Due to safety concerns for elementary students, the faculty will be using more parking spots in the gravel lot this year. Only juniors & seniors will be allowed to park in the gravel lot this year. Please park on the south side of the gravel lot – facing the street. Freshmen & sophomores, park at the gym. Please use the NW door to enter.
Football team and managers are dismissed at 3:25 p.m. Friday for their game at Wausa.
High school girls interested in joining the dance team please sign up in the office by Friday. Kayce Kallhoff and Ashleigh Nelson have agreed to coach if we have enough interest.