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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

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Wishing all a blessed Easter celebration and break. Classes will resume on Tuesday. Students are reminded to check the list in the front hall to see if you are scheduled to assist at any of the services for Easter.
Happy Birthday to Father John who is celebrating his birthday today, to Kate B. who will celebrate hers on Friday and Reese S. on Sunday.
We will use the regular bell schedule with a 1:00 dismissal.
No chocolate milk until after break.
* Musical ticket money was due in the office yesterday*: Jack & Tessa, Taylynne & Ashlynne, Cale, Emma Lea & Ellie.
Students—please pick up and pay for your musical shirts before leaving school today. Jack, Brooklyn, Skyler, Aiden, Landyn, Matthew, Reese, Emma Lea, Cale, Carter, Taylynne, Jovie, Olivia, Ashlynne, Tessa and Ellie.
JC Camp is scheduled for May 24-28 at Tintern Retreat Center for current 8th and 9th graders wishing to attend. Registration packets are available in the school front office or at the entrance of all churches. If you’ve attended a JC Camp in the past, and want to be a Junior Counselor this year, please call or text Paul Weeder at 402-741-1353, *by April 22*. Please give your name when you call or text, so Paul knows who you are (there are also camp counselor forms available in the front office you will also need to send in as soon as possible).
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Thursday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
*If any students needs to ride the north bus after school please let Brenda know before your 1st period class. If no one lets Brenda know there will not be a route.*
* Musical ticket money is due in the office today*: Jack & Tessa, Carter, Linus & Eliza, Taylynne & Ashlynne, Cale, Skyler & Brooklyn, Emma Lea & Ellie, and Reese.
Students—please pick up and pay for your musical shirts before leaving school tomorrow.
Awards given to the K-12 for the ESU#8 Art Show this weekend in Neligh, NE at the fairgrounds. Matthew D. received a blue(1st) for his Otter sculpture and his Squid window. Brooke K. received a blue (1st) on her Starfish and her Bubbler Myles V. received a blue (1st) on his Goldfish Addison C. received a blue (1st) for her Frankenstein Camry K. received a red (2nd) for her donuts Reese S. received a red for her Cupcake Melissa S. received a red (2nd) for her Llama Jack S. – Fox, Brecken C. – Leaves, Anna S.- flowers, Sydney N. – Animal Parade, Harmon B. – Crane, Matthew K.- 7UP, Elizabeth M. – Rooster, and Gavin K. – Mask all received an Honorable Mention on their work. Good job kids! There was a lot of wonderful and interesting artwork!
JC Camp is scheduled for May 24-28 at Tintern Retreat Center for current 8th and 9th graders wishing to attend. Registration packets are available in the school front office or at the entrance of all churches. If you’ve attended a JC Camp in the past, and want to be a Junior Counselor this year, please call or text Paul Weeder at 402-741-1353, *by April 22*. Please give your name when you call or text, so Paul knows who you are (there are also camp counselor forms available in the front office you will also need to send in as soon as possible).
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our track team competing at Battle Creek today at 11:30 this morning. They are dismissed at 9:30 a.m.
Good Luck to our JH track team competing at Plainview today. Meet begins at 4:00 and the team is dismissed at 1:50 p.m.
ESU #8 Art Show will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until – 5:00 p.m. through April 2.
Musical ticket money is due in the office this Wednesday.
If you ordered a musical t-shirt please pay $15 and pick it up in the office.
JC Camp is scheduled for May 24-28 at Tintern Retreat Center for current 8th and 9th graders wishing to attend. Registration packets are available in the school front office or at the entrance of all churches. If you’ve attended a JC Camp in the past, and want to be a Junior Counselor this year, please call or text Paul Weeder at 402-741-1353, *by April 22*. Please give your name when you call or text, so Paul knows who you are (there are also camp counselor forms available in the front office you will also need to send in as soon as possible).
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Golf for tomorrow is postponed.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Tuesday: Corndog Tri-Pattie Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Carter S. celebrating his birthday today.
Seniors are attending the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in Omaha today.
Thanks to the students who volunteered to serve at our Development Dinner on Sunday night: Linus, Carter, Skyler, Brooklyn, Olivia, Reese, Grady, Matthew, Aiden, Eliza, Kaiden, Isaac & Kinley.
ESU #8 Art Show will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until – 5:00 p.m. through April 2.
Students are asked to please hand in VFW posters and forms to Mrs. Henn today.
Musical ticket money is due in the office this Wednesday.
If you ordered a musical t-shirt please pay $15 and pick it up in the office.
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Monday: ______________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Callan S. and Sawyer V. who will celebrate their birthdays on Sunday.
***Thanks to the students who volunteered to serve at our Development Dinner on Sunday night: Linus, Carter, Skyler, Brooklyn, Olivia, Reese, Grady, Matthew, Aiden, Eliza, Kaiden, Isaac and Kellan. Please arrive at Werner Hall by 5:30 p.m. (you will eat before serving our guests) and wear black slacks, a white shirt/blouse and dress shoes. You should be finished by 7:30 p.m. Your help is really appreciated!
ESU #8 Art Show will be open to public from 10:00 a.m. until – 5:00 p.m. March 31 through April 2.
Students are asked to please hand in VFW posters and forms to Mrs. Henn by Monday, please.
Seniors—if you need any scholarship applications postmarked/delivered by April 1st, be sure to get them to Brenda by 11:00 a.m. today.
Full musical rehearsal will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. If you ordered a musical t-shirt please pay $15 and pick it up in the office.
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Friday: Macaroni & Cheese Tator Tots Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Today is “comfy day”.
Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team finishing in the top 4 at NECC yesterday.
Seniors—if you need any scholarship applications postmarked/delivered by April 1st, be sure to get them to Brenda by 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday).
Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion are reminded that they are scheduled for both Pope John and St. Boniface Masses. If you are unable to be at Mass, please ask another EMHC junior or senior to fill in for you. If you need a schedule, please see Mrs. Borer. There is also a Holy Week schedule posted in the front hall…please check to see if you are down to be a server at one of these services.
Full musical rehearsal will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. If you ordered a musical t-shirt please pay $15 and pick it up in the office.
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Thursday: Hamburger w/ Bun Cheesy Hashbrowns Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our quiz bowl team (Linus, Jack, Eliza, Kaitey and Aiden) competing at NECC today.
Good Luck to our students attending State FFA: Sharon, Carter, Taylynne, Paiton, Cale, Sam, Natalie, Tessa, Karson and Haley. They will leave at 10:00 this morning. (Carter & Sam left last night)
Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion are reminded that they are scheduled for both Pope John and St. Boniface Masses. If you are unable to be at Mass, please ask another EMHC junior or senior to fill in for you. If you need a schedule please see Mrs. Borer.
Remember that tomorrow (Thursday) is “comfy day”.
Musical practice at 6:30 tonight and a full rehearsal will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Wednesday: Chicken Fajitas / Soft Shell Strawberry Salad Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our track team competing at Stanton today. Team members will be dismissed at 8:45 this morning.
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Musical practice at 6:30 tonight.
Boone County Health Center Foundation is sponsoring an April Fools’ Day Fun Run. Registration will be at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Medical Clinic and the run/walk at 10:00 a.m. 5K is $15 and the 1-mile walk/run is also $15. All proceeds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. There is a poster in the front hall.
Monday, March 27, 2023
Tuesday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Baked Beans Peanut Butter Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
April calendar items due in the office today at noon.
Honor roll pictures today at 1:00 p.m. Please return from lunch on time and meet in the front hall.
Anyone who rented a tux for prom through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal can bring it to the office this morning by 8:15 so it can be returned to Norfolk by Emily Borer.
Congratulations to our students who placed at the Scholastic Contest last week: 8th place: Cale K. – American Government, Kaitey S. – World History, Carter B. – Physics, 7th place: Paiton H. – Accounting I 6th place: Emma Lea R. – A&P, Paiton H. – Personal Finance 5th place: Aiden K. – Geography 4th place: Skyler M. – Medical Terminology, Cale K. – Public Speaking, Skyler M. – Intro to Psychology, Sharon B. – Technical Math 3rd place: Carter B. – Intro to Wellness/Sports/PE
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house’s goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Boone County Health Center Foundation is sponsoring an April Fools’ Day Fun Run. Registration will be at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Medical Clinic and the run/walk at 10:00 a.m. 5K is $15 and the 1-mile walk/run is also $15. All proceeds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. There is a poster in the front hall.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Welcome to those who are visiting our schools today.
Happy Birthday to Briggs H. who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
April calendar items due in the office by Monday, March 27th at noon.
Honor roll pictures will be Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Anyone who rented a tux for prom through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal can bring it to the office Monday morning by 8:15 so it can be returned to Norfolk by Emily Borer.
Musical rehearsal today is at 6:30 tonight.
Honor roll will be posted in the north hall. Please check and let Brenda know if you think there is an error. A time for pictures has not been set.
Freshmen and sophomores will be on retreat today. Remember this is a “no meat” Friday during lent when you pack your sack lunch.
Our almsgiving sacrifice this Lenten season will be donating money to our seminarian Zach Eischeid and Tintern. Each house goal is $250 in hopes of reaching $1000 as a school goal.
Boone County Health Center Foundation is sponsoring an April Fools’ Day Fun Run. Registration will be at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Medical Clinic and the run/walk at 10:00 a.m. 5K is $15 and the 1-mile walk/run is also $15. All proceeds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. There is a poster in the front hall.