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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

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Thursday: Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Glazed Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their wins over Riverside and Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Pope John students and staff will attend the Ricky Simons Assembly at 10:00 at EPS Gym this morning. Dismiss at 9:45 a.m. to walk to EPS.
Our NHS members are having a Pink Out for cancer awareness this Thursday. Bring a $5 donation by tomorrow and have a comfy day. Wear as much pink as you can!
Reminder that Booster Club ticket stubs and payment is to be turned in at the office by Friday, October 21st.
Chemistry students going to Neligh for water testing. Leave @ 12:40 and return by 2:00 p.m. (Jack, Ashlynne, Brooklyn & Ellie)
One Act practice today for speaking parts only at 6:15 p.m.in the gym. Friday practice from 9:45 a.m. until noon.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Wednesday: Goulash Green Beans Banana Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Faith B. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Congratulations to our “C” volleyball team on their win over Battle Creek yesterday.
Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in a tri at Neligh-Oakdale. N-O vs. Riverside 5:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Riverside 6:15 p.m. EPPJ vs. N-O 7:30 p.m. (approximate times) Livestream www.nelighoakdaleschools.com/
We are having a Pink Out for cancer awareness this Thursday. Bring a $5 donation by Thursday and have a comfy day. Wear as much pink as you can!
Reminder that Booster Club ticket stubs and payment is to be turned in at the office by Friday, October 21st.
Chemistry students going to Neligh for water testing. Leave @ 12:40 and return by 2:00 p.m. (Jack, Ashlynne, Brooklyn & Ellie)
Monday, October 10, 2022
Tuesday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Bentley K. celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH football team as we host Humphrey St Francis at 4:00 this afternoon.
We are having a Pink Out for cancer awareness on Thursday, October 13th. Bring a $5 donation by Thursday and have a comfy day. Wear as much pink as you can!
National Honor Society meeting Tuesday morning @ 7:45 in Mrs. Klein’s room.
Good Luck to our “C” and JV volleyball teams traveling to Battle Creek this afternoon. They are dismissed at 3:25 p.m.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre on Friday.
Congratulations to our JH, C and JV volleyball teams on their wins at their respective tournaments on Saturday. JH team received runner up award at the Riverside Tournament.
Reminder that Booster Club ticket stubs and payment is to be turned in at the office by Friday, October 21st.
Seniors—please stop in the office after morning announcements and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships. (Taylynne, Matthew, Paiton and Emma Lea)
Friday, October 7, 2022
Monday: ___________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Grady D. and Parker B. who will celebrate their birthdays on Sunday.
Good Luck to our cross country team competing @ Atkinson. Meet begins at 4:00 this afternoon and are dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Good Luck to our football team hosting Niobrara-Verdigre at 7:00 this evening. Joshua and Isidore girls will clean up.
Good Luck to our C and JV volleyball team traveling to Verdigre tomorrow. They will leave at 8:15 a.m..
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team traveling to play Riverside (Cedar Rapids) tomorrow. They will leave at 8:30 a.m.
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their wins over Wausa and CWC yesterday.
Reminder that Booster Club ticket stubs and payment is to be turned in at the office by Friday, October 21st.
Seniors—please stop in the office before the end of the week and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships.
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.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Friday: Rotoni & Ham Casserole Peas Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Congratulations to our JH “A” volleyball team on their win over Riverside and to the “B” team who tied.
Students still wishing to purchase a “Pink Out” t-shirt will need to pay $10 in the office immediately after announcements.
School photos are this morning at 9:00 a.m.
Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in a tri @ CWC (Chambers). Team dismissed at 3:35 p.m. 6:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Wausa 7:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. CWC
Reminder that Booster Club ticket stubs and payment is to be turned in at the office by Friday, October 21st.
Seniors—please stop in the office before the end of the week and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships.
Seniors attending County Government Day.
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.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Thursday: Corndog Chips w/ Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our JH volleyball team hosting Riverside today in the St. Boniface Gym at 2:00 p.m.. Team will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. and JH girls will clean up after.
School photos are tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Remember to bring your picture packet with correct payment to Studio B. Attire is dress code or dress up.
One Act practice tonight at 6:15. Speaking cast only for pages 4-8.
Anyone interested in purchasing a EPPJ pink out t shirt contact Mrs. Klein by the end of day. $10 per shirt.
Reminder that Booster Club ticket stubs and payment is to be turned in at the office by Friday, October 21st.
Seniors—please stop in the office before the end of the week and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships.
ACRE Testing for freshmen period 3 today.
Ticket deadline for the “Cabaret” sponsored by the Friends of St. Boniface is today. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Dean’s Market, from St. Boniface families or the school office. The Pope John music students will be performing.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Wednesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our volleyball team competing in a tri at St. Mary’s. Team is dismissed at 3:35 this afternoon. St. Mary’s vs. St. Francis 5:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. St. Francis 6:15 p.m. EPPJ vs. St. Mary’s 7:30 p.m. Live streamed @ live.smcards.org
Congratulations to our JH “C” volleyball team on their tie with CWC and to the “B” team on their win over CWC.
3rd and 8th hour Ag students will remain here today and work on assignment given to you by Mrs. Schwartz.
Seniors—please stop in the office before the end of the week and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships.
ACRE Testing for seniors period 6 today.
Jr. Right to Life members are asked to sign up for Mass jobs for our Respect Life school Mass on Friday, October 7. We need a few more spots filled. Signup sheet is in Mr. Kratochvil’s room.
Ticket deadline for the “Cabaret” sponsored by the Friends of St. Boniface is Wednesday, October 5th. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Dean’s Market, from St. Boniface families or the school office. The Pope John music students will be performing.
Monday, October 3, 2022
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to James L. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH football team hosting CWC at 5:00 this afternoon and the JH volleyball team will host CWC at 3:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface Gym.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team hosting a double dual beginning at 5:30 this afternoon in the St. Boniface Gym. 9/10th girls will clean up after games. EPPJ vs. Hartington CC 5:30 p.m. Hartington CC vs. Stuart 7:00 p.m.
Seniors—please stop in the office before the end of the week and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships.
Jr. Right to Life members are asked to sign up for Mass jobs for our Respect Life school Mass on Friday, October 7. We need a few more spots filled. Signup sheet is in Mr. Kratochvil’s room.
Ticket deadline for the “Cabaret” sponsored by the Friends of St. Boniface is Wednesday, October 5th. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Dean’s Market, from St. Boniface families or the school office. The Pope John music students will be performing.
Friday, September 30, 2022
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques/Bun Sweet Potato Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Boyd S. who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
Good Luck to our football team traveling to play Ainsworth this afternoon at 2:30. Team members are dismissed at 10:10 a.m.
We will dismiss at noon today (no lunch or period 8) and use the early dismissal bell schedule.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their win over Boone Central yesterday and the varsity on their wins over Battle Creek and Boone Central.
Seniors—please stop in the office and pay $15 for the mailing of your transcripts and scholarships.
The Jr. Right to Life group will be hosting a Respect Life Chain this Sunday, Oct 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Meet in front of St. Boniface church and we will line both sides of the highway and pray for an hour. You are encouraged to bring a rosary. **OFFICERS & SENIORS, please arrive by 10:40 a.m. to help set out the “baby flags” and distribute posters.
Jr. Right to Life members are asked to sign up for Mass jobs for our Respect Life school Mass on Friday, October 7. We need a few more spots filled. Signup sheet is in Mr. Kratochvil’s room.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Friday: No Lunch ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Diedrick K. who is celebrating his birthday.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams competing in a tri at Boone Central today. 5:30 p.m. Boone Central vs. Battle Creek 6:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Battle Creek 7:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Boone Central
Good Luck to our cross-country team competing at Battle Creek. They are dismissed at 2:10 this afternoon.
The Jr. Right to Life group will be hosting a Respect Life Chain this Sunday, Oct 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Meet in front of St. Boniface church and we will line both sides of the highway and pray for an hour. You are encouraged to bring a rosary. **OFFICERS & SENIORS, please arrive by 10:40 a.m. to help set out the “baby flags” and distribute posters.
Jr. Right to Life members are asked to sign up for Mass jobs for our Respect Life school Mass on Friday, October 7. We need a few more spots filled. Signup sheet is in Mr. Kratochvil’s room.