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- Announcements Friday, August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 - 7:14 am
Menu: Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas Lettuce Salad Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ K-8th shot and dribble club summer forms need to be turned in at the office before leaving today. Completed and partially completed forms are accepted for those […]
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August 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Board of Ed Mtg
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August 27, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (Gonzaga)
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August 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
C/JV/V VB @ LHNE
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August 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
V FB @ Boyd Co (Spencer)
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August 31, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV FB vs. Fullerton
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August 31, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
C/JV VB vs. Fullerton (PJ)
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September 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
C/JV/V VB @ Burwell
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September 2, 2026
District Range Judging - South @ Sargent

Announcements Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Menu: Cheese Ravioli w/ Tomato Sauce Garlic Bread Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger/Bun French Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Vending machine will be unable for use today.
Ash Wednesday Eucharist celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. Freshmen and sophomores will sit behind the 7th grade on front left, juniors behind the 8th grade on front right and seniors behind the 5th grade.
Spring Raffle tickets go on sale today through March 4th.
Volleyball awards will be this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in EPS Gym.
The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27th. So far only two students have volunteered to help. Please let your house sponsor know if you can help. There are two shifts: 4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.
EPS has a 1:00 dismissal today and we have a 1:00 dismissal tomorrow (no p.m. bus for our students using their services.
Accounting class should report to Mr. Kratochvil for class today and tomorrow.
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Announcements Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Menu: Meatballs Hashbrown Casserole Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Cheese Ravioli w/ Tomato Sauce Garlic Bread Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Lucy S. celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to Libby E. and Anna D. competing at girls’ state wrestling beginning today.
Good Luck to our girls’ basketball team competing in subdistricts at Bloomfield this evening at 7:30 vs. Plainview.
Volleyball awards will be this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in EPS Gym.
The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27th. So far only two students have volunteered to help. Please let your house sponsor know if you can help. There are two shifts: 4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.
EPS has a 1:00 dismissal this Wednesday and we have a 1:00 dismissal on Thursday (no p.m. bus for our students using EPS services)
Students are reminded that the doors are not unlocked until 7:45 each morning and you should remain by the outside doors until that time.
Fat Tuesday Feast: We will gather as a school this afternoon from 2:20 until 3:00 in the library to prepare our hearts for the upcoming Lenten season. Students will work with prayer partners to create a Lenten promise cross. Also, a reminder that tomorrow is a day of fasting for ages 18 to 59 and abstaining from meat for all age 14 and above unless health reasons does not allow fasting. Fasting includes no snacks between meals, and the pop machine will not be available.
Tomorrow for our Mass we will use the following seating:
Freshmen and sophomores will sit behind the 7th grade on front left, juniors behind the 8th grade on front right and seniors behind the 5th grade.
Accounting class should report to Mr. Kratochvil for class Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
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Announcements Monday, February 16, 2026
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Menu: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Potato Rings Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Meatballs Hashbrown Casserole Corn Dinner Bun Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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We will have a pep rally this afternoon at 2:50 in the EPS Gym.
Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 1st and Grady D. placing 3rd at district wrestling earning them a trip to state.
Congratulations to our speech students on their accomplishments at the Burwell Meet on Saturday. The OID of Aiden K., Camry K., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Matthew K. were meet champions, bringing home the gold! Earning 3rd place in serious prose was Raaf K.. Also medaling in serious prose was Reese S. with 4th place. Kinley D. brought home 4th place in humorous prose, Jovie B. medaled at sixth place in POI, and Lillian M. brought home the sixth place medal in poetry. Receiving superior ratings were: in duet, Aiden K. and Brooke K., also in duet Matthew K. and Christian P., and Harlie T. in both poetry and informative.
Congratulations to our JH boys’ basketball teams on their wins over Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family on Friday.
The Knights of Columbus members are still looking for help at their Fish Fry Friday, February 27th. So far only two students have volunteered to help. Please let your house sponsor know if you can help. There are two shifts: 4:30-6:00 (have 2 students for this shift) and 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Reminder: EPS has a 1:00 dismissal this Wednesday (no p.m. bus for our students using their services).
Students are reminded that the doors are not unlocked until 7:45 each morning and you should remain by the outside doors until that time.
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Announcements Friday, February 13, 2026
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Menu: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Breaded Pork Pattie/Bun Potato Rings Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Scarlett S. celebrating her birthday today.
Our National Honor Society members will have a bake sale today in the front hall. Elementary students at
9:50 a.m. and JH/HS at 10:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our wrestling team competing in districts today and tomorrow at Shelby-Rising City. Meet today begins at 2:00 p.m. and tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. They are leaving at 10:30 this morning.
Good Luck to our speech team competing at Burwell tomorrow.
Good Luck to our JH boys basketball team hosting Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family this afternoon at 3:00 in the EPS Gym.
Congratulations to our JV girls and our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Randolph yesterday.
The Knights of Columbus will have a Fish Fry on Friday, February 27th in the KC Hall in Elgin. They are asking for students to volunteer to help: 3 students from 4:30-6:00 p.m. 3 students from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
If you are willing to help please let your house sponsor know.
JH guidance class should report to Mrs. Drueke’s room for class 2nd period.
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Announcements Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Menu: BBQ Mr. Rib Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Carrots Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we host Randolph this afternoon at 4:00 in the EPS Gym. JV’s will play 2 quarters each. Parents’ Night for our basketball and dance teams.
8th Career Day @ NECC today. Students should return at approximately 2:00 this afternoon.
Musical auditions will be held now until Friday in the music room from 4-5:00 p.m. Students may also use the outside music room door. For more information or alternate audition times, students should see Miss Orcutt. Character sheets are posted in the high school hallway for students interested in learning more about each role. Audition requirements: all speaking roles will include a short character reading from the script. Students auditioning for a lead role should prepare 30 seconds – 1 minute of a musical theatre song (verse & chorus). Karaoke tracks are welcome.
The Knights of Columbus will have a Fish Fry on Friday, February 27th in the KC Hall in Elgin. They are asking for students to volunteer to help: 3 students from 4:30-6:00 p.m. 3 students from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
If you are willing to help please let your house sponsor know.
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Announcements Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Menu: Chicken Strips Crinkle Cut Fries Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: BBQ Mr. Rib Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Carrots Dinner Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Jewel P., Cameron K., Gavin K. and Jovie B. celebrating their birthdays today.
Our students are hosting the Wolfpack Blood Drive today from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the KC Hall.
Congratulations to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams on their wins over CWC yesterday.
Musical auditions will be held now until Friday in the music room from 4-5:00 p.m. Students may also use the outside music room door. For more information or alternate audition times, students should see Miss Orcutt. Character sheets are posted in the high school hallway for students interested in learning more about each role. Audition requirements: all speaking roles will include a short character reading from the script. Students auditioning for a lead role should prepare 30 seconds – 1 minute of a musical theatre song (verse & chorus). Karaoke tracks are welcome.
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Announcements Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Menu: Mini Lasagna Bosco Stix California Vegetable Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Strips Crinkle Cut Fries Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Kayson E. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our JV boys and varsity basketball teams hosting CWC this afternoon at 5:00 in the EPS Gym. JV boys will play 2 quarters.
Musical auditions will be held Tuesday – Friday (February 10th – the 13th) in the music room from 4-5:00 p.m. Students may also use the outside music room door. For more information or alternate audition times, students should see Miss Orcutt. Character sheets are posted in the high school hallway for students interested in learning more about each role. Audition requirements: all speaking roles will include a short character reading from the script. Students auditioning for a lead role should prepare 30 seconds – 1 minute of a musical theatre song (verse & chorus). Karaoke tracks are welcome.
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Announcements Monday, February 9, 2026
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Menu: Pepperoni Calzone Potato Wedges Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Mini Lasagna Bosco Stix California Blend Vegetable Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH girls’ wrestling team competing at Creighton today at 2:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our speech students placing at the West Holt Meet on Saturday: Placing 7th in varsity OID were Aiden K., Camry K., Tessa B., Brooke K., and Matthew K.. 4th in varsity duet was Aiden K. and Brooke K.. Receiving superior ratings in varsity competition were Reese S. in serious prose, Harlie T. in poetry, and Jovie B. in POI and receiving superior ratings in novice competition was Raaf K. in serious prose.
Congratulations to our girls’ wrestling state qualifiers: Libby E. placed 2nd and Anna D. 3rd at districts last week.
Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win over Santee in the NVC finals and to the boys’ team on their runner up finish.
Congratulations to Landyn V. on placing 3rd and Grady D. 4th at the Southwest Wrestling Meet on Friday and to John Z. who placed 1st in the JV division.
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Announcements Friday, February 6, 2026
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Menu: Hot Dog w/ Bun Curly Fries Vegetable Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Pepperoni Calzone Potato Wedges Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our girls’ wrestling team competing in districts today and tomorrow at Weeping Water. Meet begins today at 2:00 p.m. and tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our boys’ wrestling team competing in a meet at Southwest (Bartley) beginning at 9:30 this morning.
Good Luck to our basketball teams playing in the NVC championship round at Niobrara tomorrow. The girls will play Santee at 5:00 p.m. and the boys St. Mary’s at 6:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our speech team traveling to West Holt for a meet tomorrow.
No chocolate milk until Monday.
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Announcements Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Menu: Chicken Pattie w/ Bun Mashed Potatoes Chicken Gravy Green Beans Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Friday: Hot Dog w/ Bun Curly Fries Vegetable Blend Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Louie B. celebrating his birthday today.
The Cross Country banquet will be held right after school today in Mrs. Moser’s classroom.
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