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- Announcements Friday, October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 - 7:20 am
Menu: Beef & Bean Burrito Vegetable Blend Rice Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Pulled Pork on W/G Bun Potato Rings Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Spirit Day 7-12th students will attend the Communion Service at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Please fill in the front as the elementary […]
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October 3, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
EPPJ Homecoming - Formal at KC hall
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October 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Respect Life Mass (students lector, emhc)
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October 4, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Life Chain @ St. Boniface
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October 5, 2026 @ 1:55 pm - 2:35 pm
NECC rep - P.7
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October 5, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
JH VB vs. CWC (PJ)
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October 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
JH FB vs. CWC
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October 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
V VB Tri @ EPPJ (PJ)
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October 7, 2026 @ 1:50 pm - 2:30 pm
DARE class - 6th gr (in Drueke rm today)

Thursday, August 18, 2022
Friday: Corndog Nacho Chips/Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
The FFA chapter will be selling mums this year the week of September 12th. The exact times the greenhouse will be open is not set yet, but this will be a first come first serve basis instead of the usual pre-order. As usual, the mums will be of high quality and at a great price!
Homecoming is just around the corner — Candy Gram forms are available in the office.
One Act tryouts will be next Tuesday and Wednesday (August 23rd and 24th) in the library at 6:30 p.m. There will be a signup sheet in the office on a first come choice of time slots and nights.
Juniors and seniors – if you would like to be an EMHC and/or lector please let Mrs. Schumacher know by Friday. Mrs. Schumacher said to pray about it.
The EPPJ Cross Country Store is up and set to close on Tuesday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m. Here is a link: eppj-cross-country-2022.itemorder.com/ Also note that August 17 at 10:00 a.m. is the last day for volleyball gear & next Tuesday Aug 23 at 10:00 a.m. is the last day for football gear. Links to order are on the Wolfpack Facebook page.
Elementary students are reminded to WAIT for the teacher by the north doors at the end of the school day before going outside. Students are not allowed to use the playground equipment while waiting for rides.
If anyone would like some fresh garden vegetables, please help yourself. They are on the picnic table in front of Mr. Heelan’s house (formerly Dennis Suhr’s). Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Thursday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
The FFA chapter will be selling mums this year the week of September 12th. The exact times the greenhouse will be open is not set yet, but this will be a first come first serve basis instead of the usual pre-order. As usual, the mums will be of high quality and at a great price!
FFA Meeting today @ 6:00 p.m. in the Ag Room. Supper will be provided. All current and new members/undecided should come!
Homecoming is just around the corner — Candy Gram forms are available in the office. Students in grades PreK – 6th will receive a form in their classroom.
Juniors and seniors – if you would like to be an EMHC and/or lector please let Mrs. Schumacher know by Friday. Mrs. Schumacher said to pray about it.
Antelope County News, The Elgin Review, and Kimberly’s Photography will be here to take team photos today at 4:00 p.m. in the EPS gym.
The EPPJ Cross Country Store is up and set to close on Tuesday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m. Here is a link: eppj-cross-country-2022.itemorder.com/ Also note that August 17 at 10:00 a.m. is the last day for volleyball gear & next Tuesday Aug 23 at 10:00 a.m. is the last day for football gear. Links to order are on the Wolfpack Facebook page.
Student Council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:40 in Mrs. L. Borer’s classroom.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Menu: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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The FFA chapter will be selling mums this year the week of September 12th. The exact times the greenhouse will be open is not set yet, but this will be a first come first serve basis instead of the usual pre-order. As usual, the mums will be of high quality and at a great price!
Reminder that all JH and any student taking a physical education class must have a physical before you may participate. Be sure to have the physical and the NSAA signature page completed.
National Honor Society meeting Wednesday morning at 7:45 in Mrs. Klein’s room.
If you have any forms, please bring them to the office before leaving school today.
A sack with school supplies was left in the Art Room and may be claimed in the office if you left it there.
FFA Meeting – Wednesday, August 17th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Ag Room. Supper will be provided. All current and new members/undecided should come!
Juniors and seniors that would like to be an EMHC and/or lector please let Mrs. Schumacher know by Friday. Mrs. Schumacher said to pray about it.
Antelope County News, The Elgin Review, and Kimberly’s Photography will be here to take team photos Wednesday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the EPS gym. We should have the picture packets to hand out Monday.
Monday, August 15, 2022
Tuesday: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
All school Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church in honor of the Feast of the Assumption.
Remind that all JH and any student taking a physical education class must have a physical before you may participate. Be sure to have the physical and the NSAA signature page completed.
National Honor Society meeting on Wednesday at 7:45 in Mrs. Klein’s room.
JH girls’ volleyball will begin today.
If you have any forms, please bring them to the office before leaving school today.
FFA Meeting – Wednesday, August 17th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Ag Room. Supper will be provided. All current and new members/undecided should come!
Antelope County News, The Elgin Review, and Kimberly’s Photography will be here to take team photos Wednesday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the EPS gym. We should have the picture packets to hand out Monday.
Friday, August 12, 2022
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Ham Pattie/Croissant Tri-Pattie Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schrage and Chloe K. who are celebrating birthdays today, to Mrs. K. Schindler and Reid K. on Saturday and Ethan S. on Sunday.
8th period Into to Ag will report to class today. Other classes will report on Monday.
JH girls’ volleyball will begin on Monday.
If you have any forms, please bring them to the office before leaving school today.
FFA Meeting – Wednesday, August 17th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Ag Room. Supper will be provided. All current and new members/undecided should come!
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Menu: Bar-b-ques Baked Spiral Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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We would like to welcome our returning students and faculty to the 2022-23 school year as well as those who are joining us for the first time this year.
We will use the 1:00 dismissal schedule.
There will be no grade school milk break today.
8th period Into to Ag will report to class on Friday. Other classes will report on Monday.
JH girls’ volleyball will begin on Monday.
If you have any forms, please bring them to the office before leaving school today.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Our final all school Mass celebration for this year will be at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
We will have an 11:00 dismissal. Wishing all a safe and enjoyable summer!
Happy Birthday to our faculty and students who will be celebrating their birthdays over summer break.
Good Luck to our athletes competing in state track and golf.
If you have not already done so, please remove locker signs from their pouches.
Sophomores–if you indicated you would like to serve in the capacity as an EMHC or Lector make sure you logged into the site to register.
If anyone is interested in buying a t-shirt to support the dance team, the link is eppj-dance-fundraiser.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ *Order closes on May 26 at 10 AM!*
Registration forms for the upcoming July TEC weekend are now in the school office. TEC is planned for July 15-17, 2022 at Tintern Retreat Center. Weekends are specifically designed for those *going into their Junior or Senior year *this fall, or older.
Eighth graders- I apologize, but the Sun does not seem to be cooperating again today. We won’t be able to do the solar cookers. If you would like to take one home and try it out, you are more than welcome to come take one from the science room. Mrs. Drueke
Everyone is invited to bring their families to the TINTERN RETREAT CENTER Open House, Sunday, May 22 from 2-4:00 p.m. The remodeling turned out great and improvements are numerous, and they would love to show them off!
Current 8thand 9th Graders — JC Camp is coming up quickly, in just 3 weeks at Tintern. Forms are available in our front office, and you are encouraged to get signed up sooner rather than later, as they are only taking a certain number of candidates! Ask around to the older students in school, many of them went to JC Camp and can attest to it being one of the greatest 5 days they spent!
*Students come from a 75-mile radius so you will get a chance to meet new friends! *
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 (updated)
Happy Birthday to Christian P. celebrating his birthday today.
Congratulations to Paiton H. on qualifying for state competition at district golf yesterday.
Semester Tests continue today for periods 2,4,6 and 8. Pope John will have lunch at 11:43 a.m. and St. Boniface at 12:30 p.m.
Golf Award Program this evening at 7:00 @ EPS.
Students who did not have a chance to sign up to be part of next fall’s One Act should come to the office after announcements this morning to do so. A play will be selected on the number signed up.
Sophomores–if you indicated you would like to serve in the capacity as an EMHC or Lector make sure you logged into the site to register. Brenda will check with you today to see how many have completed this.
Registration forms for the upcoming July TEC weekend are now in the school office. TEC is planned for July 15-17, 2022 at Tintern Retreat Center. Weekends are specifically designed for those *going into their Junior or Senior year *this fall, or older.
Track awards, uniform hand in, medals and “trackster of the meet” will be today after the basketball meeting in the EPS gym.
If you received a form to take Driver’s Ed this summer, be sure to return it to Brenda before leaving school today.
Meeting today for girls in grades 7th-11th interested in going out for basketball next year in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room after school.
Everyone is invited to bring their families to the TINTERN RETREAT CENTER Open House, Sunday, May 22 from 2-4:00 p.m. The remodeling turned out great and improvements are numerous, and they would love to show them off!
Current 8thand 9th Graders — JC Camp is coming up quickly, in just 3 weeks at Tintern. Forms are available in our front office, and you are encouraged to get signed up sooner rather than later, as they are only taking a certain number of candidates! Ask around to the older students in school, many of them went to JC Camp and can attest to it being one of the greatest 5 days they spent!
*Students come from a 75-mile radius so you will get a chance to meet new friends! *
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Happy Birthday to Christian P. celebrating his birthday today.
Congratulations to Paiton H. on qualifying for state competition at district golf yesterday.
Semester Tests continue today for periods 2,4,6 and 8. Pope John will have lunch at 11:43 a.m. and St. Boniface at 12:30 p.m.
Golf Award Program this evening at 7:00 @ EPS.
Students who did not have a chance to sign up to be part of next fall’s One Act should come to the office after announcements this morning to do so. A play will be selected on the number signed up.
Sophomores–if you indicated you would like to serve in the capacity as an EMHC or Lector make sure you logged into the site to register. Brenda will check with you today to see how many have completed this.
Registration forms for the upcoming July TEC weekend are now in the school office. TEC is planned for July 15-17, 2022 at Tintern Retreat Center. Weekends are specifically designed for those *going into their Junior or Senior year *this fall, or older.
Track awards, uniform hand in, medals and “trackster of the meet” will be today after the basketball meeting in the EPS gym.
If you received a form to take Driver’s Ed this summer, be sure to return it to Brenda before leaving school today.
Meeting today for girls in grades 7th-11th interested in going out for basketball next year in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room after school.
Everyone is invited to bring their families to the TINTERN RETREAT CENTER Open House, Sunday, May 22 from 2-4:00 p.m. The remodeling turned out great and improvements are numerous, and they would love to show them off!
Current 8thand 9th Graders — JC Camp is coming up quickly, in just 3 weeks at Tintern. Forms are available in our front office, and you are encouraged to get signed up sooner rather than later, as they are only taking a certain number of candidates! Ask around to the older students in school, many of them went to JC Camp and can attest to it being one of the greatest 5 days they spent!
*Students come from a 75-mile radius so you will get a chance to meet new friends! *
Monday, May 16, 2022
Lunch Order: 11,10,9,8,7 ______________________________________________________________________________
Semester Test begin today. Pope John will have lunch at 11:43 a.m. and St. Boniface at 12:30 p.m.
Sophomores–if you indicated you would like to serve in the capacity as an EMHC or Lector make sure you logged into the site to register. Brenda will check with you tomorrow to see how many have completed this.
Good Luck to our golf members (Kellan, Linus & Paiton) competing at Districts at the Indian Trails Country Club in Beemer.
Meeting for girls in grades 6th-11th interested in going out for volleyball next year in Ms. Selting’s room after school today.
Thank you to Mrs. Bartak and Cale K., Carter B., Emma Lea R., Ellie R., Ashlynne C., Taylynne C. and Brooklyn M. for helping paint the new addition at the City Library. Your help was so much appreciated.
Thank you FFA students, Skyer M., Taylynne C. and Sharon B., for donating and planting flowers at the City Library.
Registration forms for the upcoming July TEC weekend are now in the school office. TEC is planned for July 15-17, 2022 at Tintern Retreat Center. Weekends are specifically designed for those *going into their Junior or Senior year *this fall, or older.
Track awards, uniform hand in, medals and “trackster of the meet” will be Tuesday after the basketball meeting in the EPS gym.
If you received a form to take Driver’s Ed this summer, be sure to return it to Brenda before leaving school tomorrow.
Meeting tomorrow for girls in grades 7th-11th interested in going out for basketball next year in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room after school.
Everyone is invited to bring their families to the TINTERN RETREAT CENTER Open House, Sunday, May 22 from 2-4:00 p.m. The remodeling turned out great and improvements are numerous, and they would love to show them off!
Current 8thand 9th Graders — JC Camp is coming up quickly, in just 3 weeks at Tintern. Forms are available in our front office, and you are encouraged to get signed up sooner rather than later, as they are only taking a certain number of candidates! Ask around to the older students in school, many of them went to JC Camp and can attest to it being one of the greatest 5 days they spent! *Students come from a 75-mile radius so you will get a chance to meet new friends!*