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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, October 24, 2023
Wednesday: Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Carrots Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Harper C. celebrating her birthday today.
November calendar items are due in the office by Thursday.
Rosary for vocations period 7 today.
Students—if you have Booster Club ticket names and money, please turn in to the office before P. 1. They were due yesterday.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over North Central. Good Luck as they play St. Mary’s at 7:00 tonight at St. Mary’s.
There will be a JH girls basketball meeting during 8th hour Wednesday in the old Spanish room at EPS for any girls interested in playing basketball!
Next Tuesday, October 31st, is the last day to wear shorts to school.
Football check-in will take place Wednesday. Please have everything washed and all stickers removed from your helmet.
Monday, October 23, 2023
Tuesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Students—if you have Booster Club ticket names and money, please turn in to the office before P. 1. They are due today.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team as we begin subdistricts tonight at St. Mary’s with North Central. Game time is 6:00 p.m. Girls are dismissed at 3:25 p.m.
There will be a JH girls basketball meeting during 8th hour Wednesday in the old Spanish room at EPS for any girls interested in playing basketball!
Next Tuesday, October 31st, is the last day to wear shorts to school.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
St. Boniface – no school due to faculty in-service.
Pope John will have an early dismissal at 1:00 this afternoon for an in-service. Schedule will be normal periods (1,2,3,4,5) with lunch at 11:45 a.m. 5th period is after lunch.
Happy Birthday to Bentley K. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our football team hosting Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of football playoffs today at 5:00 p.m.
Good Luck to our volleyball team traveling to Wheeler Central to play St. Mary’s in the NVC finals. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Today is “jean day”. Students may wear a Wolfpack t-shirt/sweatshirt with jeans (NO sweats / NO shorts / NO holes in jeans).
There will be a JH girls basketball meeting during the 8th hour next Wednesday, October 25th in the old Spanish room at EPS for any girls interested in playing basketball!
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Thursday: Meatball Sub Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Our seniors are hosting the Blood Drive today at the KC Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Stuart yesterday. We now play St. Mary’s in NVC finals on Friday at Wheeler Central. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
We will host Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of football playoffs tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.
Students are reminded that if you have a job in the lunchroom and are going to be absent, please find a replacement.
Tomorrow will be “jean day”. Students may wear a Wolfpack t-shirt/sweatshirt with jeans (NO sweats / NO shorts / NO holes in jeans). Also, a reminder that we are doing normal periods (1,2,3,4,5) with lunch at 11:45 a.m. 5th period is after lunch.
A reminder that Elgin Public Schools does not have an early out tomorrow. If you use their bus service in the afternoon you will need to make other arrangements.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Wednesday: Chicken Casserole Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Today marks the end of our 1st quarter.
Sophomores are attending Career Day @ Wayne State College today.
St. Boniface students will attend the Fire Prevention Program at the Firehouse today at scheduled times.
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their win over Summerland. Good Luck as we play Stuart tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Spencer.
We will host Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of football playoffs this Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
Students are reminded that if you have a job in the lunchroom and are going to be absent please find a replacement.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Tuesday: Hot Dog w/WG Bun Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team playing in NVC games in the EPS Gym today. They will play at 7:30 p.m. with the winner of the Summerland/Santee game.
FFA Edge Conference at Norfolk-Brayden, Gavin, Brooke, Elizabeth, Aubrie & Michael.
Congratulations to our “C’ volleyball team on their win over Boone Central in the Neligh-Oakdale tournament and to our JH volleyball team on their win over Summerland B in the Summerland Tournament all held last Saturday.
We will host Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of football playoffs this Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
P. 6 Ag students will remain here today and report to Mrs. Van Winkle’s room.
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, October 13, 2023
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Cole N. celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
Good Luck to our “C’ volleyball team competing in a tournament in Neligh tomorrow. 9:00 a.m. N-O vs. Norfolk Catholic 10:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. Boone Central/Newman Grove w/ games to follow.
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team competing in a tournament in the Summerland Aux. Gym. tomorrow. 9:00 a.m. EPPJ vs. Summerland B 10:30 a.m. EPPJ vs. Neligh-Oakdale w/ games to follow
Congratulations to our football team on their win over St. Mary’s last night.
EPPJ State Football Playoff shirts are available! Orders close today at 11 a.m. NO late orders will be accepted! eppjstatefb2023.itemorder.com/
St. Boniface Parish is taking orders until *October 22* for their famous Thanksgiving Bazaar Sausage. Orders placed now will need to be picked up on Saturday afternoon, November 18. To order please text or call Tracy (John) Beckman 843-8152 by Oct. 20 w/name, phone number, number of packages and if want rings or patties. One-pound packages are $7.50. Limited sausage available on Thanksgiving Day, so order now! All pre-orders must be picked up/paid for at the designated date/time as we do not have freezer space.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Friday: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Pumpkin Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
The Eucharist celebration and mandation of our new EMHC’s and lectors will be this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. Following will be pictures and a brief training session.
Good Luck to our football team traveling to play St. Mary’s. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Team members are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Fans should enter & pay at the north gate. Visitor seating will be on the south side Livestream for the game is not a guarantee – if it is, you will be able to find it at: live.smcards.org
Congratulations to our cross-country team who competed in Districts yesterday at Ainsworth: Samantha S. placed 37th, Jovie B. placed 38th, Emma K 45th and Isaac H. 59th.
EPPJ State Football Playoff shirts are available! Orders close tomorrow at 11 a.m. NO late orders will be accepted! eppjstatefb2023.itemorder.com/
St. Boniface Parish is taking orders until *October 22* for their famous Thanksgiving Bazaar Sausage. Orders placed now will need to be picked up on Saturday afternoon, November 18. To order please text or call Tracy (John) Beckman 843-8152 by Oct. 20 w/name, phone number, number of packages and if you want rings or patties. One-pound packages are $7.50. Limited sausage available on Thanksgiving Day, so order now! All pre-orders must be picked up/paid for at the designated date/time as we do not have freezer space.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Thursday: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Today is the Feast Day of our patron Saint, Pope John XXIII.
Happy Birthday to Faith B. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our cross-country team competing in Districts today at Ainsworth. The team will be dismissed at 10:15 a.m. The girls will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by the boys. This is rescheduled from tomorrow’s date.
Students who will be mandated as an EMHC/Lector at Mass on Thursday are asked to dress up. There will be a picture after Mass and then a brief training.
Students attending the funeral of Dennis Suhr are dismissed at 10:00 a.m. and will walk to Methodist church. They will miss periods 3-4 and return about 11:30/11:45. Meet Mrs. Schiltmeyer at the northwest door. (Joseph, Brayden, Brooke, Gavin, Elizabeth, Michael, Grady, Reese, Natalie, Juliana, Kaitey, Ashlynne, Jazmine & Ellie).
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale and Riverside yesterday.
The FFA Chapter has some clothing items left from our order. First come first serve. $12 – t-shirts, $18 – long sleeve, $28 -hoodie 2 – large hoodies 1 – medium hoodie 1- medium long sleeve 3 – medium short sleeve 1- XL short sleeve
EPPJ State Football Playoff shirts are available! Orders close this Friday, October 13th at 11 a.m. NO late orders will be accepted! eppjstatefb2023.itemorder.com/
St. Boniface Parish is taking orders until *October 22* for their famous Thanksgiving Bazaar Sausage. Orders placed now will need to be picked up on Saturday afternoon, November 18. To order please text or call Tracy (John) Beckman 843-8152 by Oct. 20 w/name, phone number, number of packages and if want rings or patties. One-pound packages are $7.50. Limited sausage available on Thanksgiving Day, so order now! All pre-orders must be picked up/paid for at the designated date/time as we do not have freezer space.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Wednesday: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun Sun Chips Baked Beans Cookie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team traveling to Cedar Rapids to play Riverside. 5:00 p.m. N-O vs. Riverside 6:00 p.m. N-O vs. EPPJ 7:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Riverside
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Pierce yesterday.
EPPJ State Football Playoff shirts are available! Orders close this Friday, October 13th at 1 1 a.m. NO late orders will be accepted! eppjstatefb2023.itemorder.com/
St. Boniface Parish is taking orders until *October 22* for their famous Thanksgiving Bazaar Sausage. Orders placed now will need to be picked up on Saturday afternoon, November 18. To order please text or call Tracy (John) Beckman 843-8152 by Oct. 20 w/name, phone number, number of packages and if want rings or patties. One-pound packages are $7.50. Limited sausage available on Thanksgiving Day, so order now! All pre-orders must be picked up/paid for at the designated date/time as we do not have freezer space.