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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, March 23, 2023
Friday: Cheese Quesadilla Lettuce Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
8th grade students will be attending Career Day at NECC today. They should return around 2:00 this afternoon.
April calendar items due in the office by Monday, March 27th at noon.
Honor roll pictures will be Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Today is “comfy” day in thanks for contributions to the Antelope County Food Pantry. Francis House & 5/6th grade students were the winners and will receive their treat today from Mrs. Schumacher.
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 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 tomorrow night.
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 this Friday. 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.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Thursday: Deli Turkey w/WG Bun Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Today the students in grades 2nd through 8th will go to reconciliation at 10:00 a.m.
April calendar items due in the office by Monday, March 27th at noon.
Good Luck to our students attending the Scholastic Contest in Norfolk today: Sharon, Carter, Taylynne, Paiton, Cale, Skyler, Emma Lea, Jack, Ashlynne, Brooklyn, Ellie, Natalie, Oliva, Kaitey, Tessa, Camry and Aiden.
FFA Meeting/Supper tonight at 6:00 in the Ag Room. Mandatory meeting for any FFA member attending State Convention.
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.
Juniors – please report to Mrs. Meis’ room for Theology this morning.
Musical rehearsal 6:30 p.m. for the rest of the week.
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.
We are still in need of 2 students to run the spotlight for the musical. Please step up and help with our fine arts department. See Mr. Schmidt for more information.
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.
Thank you to everyone for contributing to our Lenten Antelope County Pantry collection drive! As a school we met our goal & raised over 1000 items. We will have comfy days on: March 23 (Th), March 30 (Th), Apr 6 (Th), Apr 14 (Fri). Students may wear t shirts, sweatpants, long shorts, jeans, & fun socks. No leggings, holes, or hoodies. Winners of the Church Design contest & recipients of the yummy treats are *Francis House & 5/6th grade students*. Mrs. Schumacher will deliver your treats tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Wednesday: Tator Tot Casserole Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. Today after Mass – HS only (grades 9-12) will go to reconciliation. Wednesday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. grades 2-8 will go to reconciliation.
FFA Meeting/Supper this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Ag Room. This is mandatory meeting for any FFA member attending the State Convention.
Musical rehearsal 6:30 p.m. for the rest of the week.
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.
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
We are still in need of 2 students to run the spotlight for the musical. Please step up and help with our fine arts department. See Mr. Schmidt for more information.
Thank you to everyone for contributing to our Lenten Antelope County Pantry collection drive! As a school we met our goal & raised over 1000 items. We will have comfy days on: March 23 (Th), March 30 (Th), Apr 6 (Th), Apr 14 (Fri). Students may wear t shirts, sweatpants, long shorts, jeans, & fun socks. No leggings, holes or hoodies. Winners of the Church Design contest & recipients of the yummy treats are: *Francis House & 5/6th grade students*. Mrs. Schumacher will deliver your yummy treats this Thursday!
Monday, March 20, 2023
Tuesday: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Isaac H. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Congratulations to our State Speech medalists! Skyler M., 6th POI; Jack B., 4th humorous; Matthew D., state runner up entertainment; Linus B., 6th informative and Eliza B., 6th persuasive!
Good Luck to our students attending NVC Instrumental Music at Elkhorn Valley. They will leave at 9:00 this morning. (Quinn, Reese, Jovie, Olivia and Juliana)
Due to a funeral, there has been a change in reconciliation plans. Tuesday, March 21 after Mass – HS only (grades 9-12) will go to reconciliation. Wednesday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. grades 2-8 will go to reconciliation.
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.
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
We are in need of 2 students to run the spotlight for the musical. Please step up and help with our fine arts department. See Mr. Schmidt for more information.
Juniors and seniors attending prom, please get your post prom forms signed and turned into the office before leaving today. We are missing most of the junior forms.
Congratulations to the lucky winners of the St. Boniface Spring Raffle: $500 gift card winners are Jason Hoefer, Tate Henn and Rhyan Hoefer. $1000 gift card winners are Larry & Julie Borer, Ryan & Abby Lodge and Randy & Linda Mitchell.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Monday: ______________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck our speech team competing at State today in Kearney.
Happy Birthday to Brooklyn M. who celebrated her birthday yesterday..
Today is St. Patrick’s Day! Students may wear green shirts with jeans or sweatpants. No leggings, shorts, holes or hoodies.
Students going to class/practices at Elgin Public – do NOT park in front of their bus barns.
Regular Ag classes today.
Due to a funeral, there has been a change in reconciliation plans. Tuesday, March 21 after Mass – HS only (grades 9-12) will go to reconciliation. Wednesday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. grades 2-8 will go to reconciliation.
Judging of the Antelope County Food Pantry church buildings in the front hall will be this afternoon. Please be sure your churches are created by dismissal. Winners will be announced on Monday, March 20th. Reward for collecting 1000 items is 4 “Comfy Days” in March/April. Reward for best group display is “homemade sweets”
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.
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
We are in need of 2 students to run the spotlight for the musical. Please step up and help with our fine arts department. See Mr. Schmidt for more information.
Juniors and seniors attending prom next weekend, please get your post prom forms signed and turned into the office ASAP. We’d like to have them all by next Monday, March 20th.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Thursday: Chicken Fajitas/ Soft Shell Green Beans Brownie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Schedule for today (no school for SB) PJ Lunch @ 11:45 a.m. P. 5 12:15-1:05 p.m., etc.
Please meet in the front hall at 3:35 this afternoon for closing prayer and speech team send-off.
Friday is St. Patrick’s Day! Students may wear green shirts with jeans or sweatpants. No leggings, shorts, holes or hoodies.
Students going to class/practices at Elgin Public – do NOT park in front of their bus barns.
State speech qualifiers will all practice today at 6:00 p.m. Supper will be provided.
Ag the rest of the week: P. 3 students will remain here with Mrs. Drueke and 8th period with Mrs. L. Borer due to EPS conferences.
Judging of the Antelope County Food Pantry church buildings in the front hall will be done on Friday afternoon. Please be sure your churches are created by dismissal. Winners will be announced on Monday, March 20th. Reward for collecting 1000 items is 4 “Comfy Days” in March/April. Reward for best group display is “homemade sweets”
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.
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to a TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings Bloomfield. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043
Juniors and seniors attending prom next weekend, please get your post prom forms signed and turned into the office ASAP. We’d like to have them all by next Monday, March 20th.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Sun Chips Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Today is the end of the 3rd quarter.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Henn celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our NVC Quiz Bowl Champions Linus, Matthew, Jack, Sam, Kaitey, Eliza & Aiden and sponsor, Mrs. Bartak.
Friday is St. Patrick’s Day! Students may wear green shirts with jeans or sweatpants. No leggings, shorts, holes or hoodies.
Juniors and seniors attending Retreat at Tintern today. Remember you need a sack lunch and proper attire.
State speech qualifiers will all practice today and tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. Supper will be provided on Wednesday.
P. 8 Ag will meet today. Rest of the week: P. 3 students will remain here with Mrs. Drueke and 8th period with Mrs. L. Borer due to EPS conferences.
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.
Pope John and St. Boniface Giving for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Please bring items by Tuesday, March 14th. Reward for 100 items will be a “comfy day”: Reward for Best Display: “homemade sweets” for the group with the most creative display of items. Francis/5th/6th Gonzaga/PK/K Isidore/3rd/4th Joshua/1st/2nd
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to a TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043
Monday, March 13, 2023
Tuesday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Paiton H. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to Linus B., Matthew D., Jack B., Sam H., Eliza B., Kaitey S. and Aiden K. competing in NVC Quiz Bowl @ EPS. They will leave at 8:30 a.m.
State speech qualifiers will all practice Tuesday, March 14th and Wednesday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. Supper will be provided on Wednesday.
Ag this week: Monday-No Ag, Tuesday P. 3 students will remain here and due to EPS schedule Wednesday and Thursday, students will remain here.
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.
Musical practice 6:30 this evening.
Pope John and St. Boniface Giving for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Please bring items by Tuesday, March 14th. Reward for 100 items will be a “comfy day”: Reward for Best Display: “homemade sweets” for the group with the most creative display of items. Francis/5th/6th Gonzaga/PK/K Isidore/3rd/4th Joshua/1st/2nd
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to a TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
Reminder-no classes tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend.
Happy Birthday to Elise H. celebrating her birthday today and to Liam P. who will celebrate his on Sunday.
State speech qualifiers will all practice Tuesday, March 14th and Wednesday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. Supper will be provided on Wednesday.
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.
Pope John and St. Boniface Giving for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Please bring items by Tuesday, March 14th. Reward for 100 items will be a “comfy day”: Reward for Best Display: “homemade sweets” for the group with the most creative display of items. Francis/5th/6th Gonzaga/PK/K Isidore/3rd/4th Joshua/1st/2nd
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
Musical practice immediately after school for leads only.
Congratulations to the following girls’ basketball players for NVC selections: Ashlynne C. and Keyera E. 1st Team NVC Taylynne C. and Skyler M. NVC Honorable Mention
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to a TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Thursday: Mr. Rib/Bun Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
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.
Pope John and St. Boniface Giving for the Antelope County Food Pantry. Please bring items by Tuesday, March 14th. Reward for 100 items will be a “comfy day”: Reward for Best Display: “homemade sweets” for the group with the most creative display of items. Francis/5th/6th Gonzaga/PK/K Isidore/3rd/4th Joshua/1st/2nd
The Neligh City Pool is hiring……for more information see the poster in the front hall.
The gym will be closed today due to a funeral dinner.
City of Elgin is accepting applications for several positions. See the posters throughout the school for more information.
Musical practice tonight and tomorrow at 6:30 in the music room.
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to a TEC Weekend, March 18-20 at Glad Tidings, Bloomfield. Retreat fee is only $75. To register, please pick up an application form from the front office. If you have questions, please contact Becky Kerkman at 843-6043