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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 2, 2026
Hoco Dress Up Days--> see below!
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October 2, 2026
Split the Pot at FB - Hope Heroes, breast cancer (Norfolk Faith Regional)
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October 2, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 8:45 am
Gr. 7-12 Comm. Service (w/Deacon)
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October 2, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
CC @ Battle Creek
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October 2, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pep Rally @ EPS
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October 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
V FB vs. Central Valley
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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)

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Musical Practice 6:00 this evening.
Good Luck to our track team competing in Stanton today. They are dismissed at 8:45 this morning.
Musical crew members are asked to meet in the front hall at 8:10 this morning for a picture.
Boys basketball awards banquet will be held on Monday, April 4th in the EPS Gym at 6:30 p.m.
If you ordered a shirt for the musical, please pay $17 in the office before leaving tomorrow (Wednesday).
Students 13 years or older (mainly current 8th grade students) who would like to take Driver’s Ed from Gary Davis in Neligh, please contact the office *before leaving school today*. Class will begin Monday, June 27th through July 1st and driving will begin after that. Registration forms will be sent to the school around May 1st.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school. Job Description: Mowing, trimming and weed control through the growing season. Submit a bid to the office before this Thursday.
Monday, March 28, 2022
Tuesday: Corndog Tator Tots Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad Lunch Order: 12,11,10,9,8,7 ___________________________________________________________________________
Musical Practice 6:00 this evening.
April calendar items are due in the office by the end of the day.
Boys basketball awards banquet will be held on Monday April 4th in the EPS Gym at 6:30 p.m.
If you ordered a shirt for the musical, please pay $17 in the office before leaving tomorrow.
Students 13 years or older (mainly current 8th grade students) who would like to take Driver’s Ed from Gary Davis in Neligh, please contact the office before leaving school tomorrow. Class will begin Monday, June 27th through July 1st and driving will begin after that. Registration forms will be sent to the school around May 1st.
If you rented a prom tux for last weekend through Roxi’ Elegant Bridal, Emily will return them today if they are brought to the office by 8:30 this morning.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school. Job Description: Mowing, trimming and weed control through the growing season. Submit bid to the office before this Thursday.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Monday: Chicken Nuggets Scalloped Potatoes Peas & Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________________
Welcome to the students visiting our school today.
Happy Birthday to Briggs H. celebrating his birthday today.
Honor Roll pictures will be Monday morning at 8:00. Be sure to meet in the front hall at this time if you are listed on the honor roll sheets.
Prom activities will be held tomorrow beginning with Mass celebrated at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface Church. Grand march, pictures, dance and post prom to follow.
Musical practice Sunday begins at noon.
Congratulations to the winners of the St. Boniface Calendar Lottery. 4-$1,000 winners are Beth Ramold, Audra Borer, Dave Sehi and Starman Seed Service & 2-$500 winners Mary Bartak & Jean Breen
Students are asked to check 3rd quarter honor roll posted in the north hall. If you notice an error, please contact Brenda ASAP!
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are asked to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office before leaving school today. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
April calendar items are due in the office by Monday, March 28th.
Students 13 years or older (mainly current 8th grade students) who would like to take Driver’s Ed from Gary Davis in Neligh, please contact the office before Tuesday, March 29th. Class will begin Monday, June 27th through July 1st and driving will begin after that. Registration forms will be sent to the school May 1st.
If you rented a prom tux for this weekend through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal is responsible for picking them up in Norfolk — call 371-3409 for status. Emily Borer will return them Monday, March 28th if they are brought to the office by 8:30 that morning.
Students being picked up after school on the northside of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
City of Elgin is looking for lifeguards for the pool this summer. Please send an application to City Hall or contact Kristen Childers with any questions.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Friday: Cheese Pizza Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our Quiz Bowl members competing at NECC today (Jack, Sam & Linus).
Third quarter report card packets will be handed out to the oldest family member today. Please take these home to your parents.
Students are asked to check 3rd quarter honor roll posted in the north hall. If you notice an error, please contact Brenda ASAP!
Musical practice 6:00 this evening.
April calendar items are due in the office by Monday, March 28th.
Students 13 years or older (mainly current 8th grade students) who would like to take Driver’s Ed from Gary Davis in Neligh, please contact the office before Tuesday, March 29th. Class will begin Monday, June 27th through July 1st and driving will begin after that. Registration forms will be sent to the school May 1st.
If you rented a prom tux for this weekend through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal is responsible for picking them up in Norfolk — call 371-3409 for status. Emily Borer will return them Monday, March 28th if they are brought to the office by 8:30 that morning.
Students being picked up after school on the northside of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
City of Elgin is looking for lifeguards for the pool this summer. Please send an application to City Hall or contact Kristen Childers with any questions.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are asked to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by this *Friday, March 25th.* More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
QUEST weekend at Tintern Retreat Center Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 for *all high schoolers*. Given by a team of youth and adults and is an exciting mixture of fun and faith. Cost is $45 ($10 non-refundable fee). Application forms in the office and need to be sent as soon as possible to Chelsea (Eischeid) Preister. Facebook page: Quest-Northeast NE and you can view the Quest video on YouTube at link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3M_z4M7hZU
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Thursday: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
All School Mass celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our Quiz Bowl team (Eliza, Kaitey, Jack, Sam, Ellie & Linus) competing in NVC at St. Mary’s.
April calendar items are due in the office by Monday, March 28th.
Period 3 today JH girls should report to choir and JH boys to room 4.
Students 13 years or older (mainly current 8th grade students) who would like to take Driver’s Ed from Gary Davis in Neligh, please contact the office before Tuesday, March 29th. Class will begin Monday, June 27th through July 1st and driving will begin after that. Registration forms will be sent to the school May 1st.
If you rented a prom tux for this weekend through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal is responsible for picking them up in Norfolk — call 371-3409 for status. Emily Borer will return them Monday, March 28th if they are brought to the office by 8:30 that morning.
Mandatory FFA Meeting/Supper for All Members Attending State Convention today @ *6:00 p.m*.
Students being picked up after school on the northside of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
City of Elgin is looking for lifeguards for the pool this summer. Please send an application to City Hall or contact Kristen Childers with any questions.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submita bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are asked to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by this *Friday, March 25th.* More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
QUEST weekend at Tintern Retreat Center Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 for *all high schoolers*. Given by a team of youth and adults and is an exciting mixture of fun and faith. Cost is $45 ($10 non-refundable fee). Application forms in the office and need to be sent as soon as possible to Chelsea (Eischeid) Preister. Facebook page: Quest-Northeast NE and you can view the Quest video on YouTube at link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3M_z4M7hZU
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Wednesday: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________ Penance Service this morning in the St. Boniface Church. St. Boniface will begin at 10:30 and Pope John will follow.
Musical practice 6:00 p.m. today.
Mandatory FFA Meeting/supper for All Members Attending State Convention on Wednesday, March 23rd @ 6:30 p.m.
Students being picked up after school on the northside of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
The City of Elgin is looking for lifeguards for the pool this summer. Please send an application to City Hall or contact Kristen Childers with any questions.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are asked to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by this *Friday, March 25th.* More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
QUEST weekend at Tintern Retreat Center Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 for *all high schoolers*. Given by a team of youth and adults and is an exciting mixture of fun and faith. Cost is $45 ($10 non-refundable fee). Application forms in the office and need to be sent as soon as possible to Chelsea (Eischeid) Preister. Facebook page: Quest-Northeast NE and you can view the Quest video on YouTube at link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3M_z4M7hZU
Monday, March 21, 2022
Tuesday: Chicken Casserole Peas Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 7,12,11,10,9,8 _____________________________________________________________________________
Pope John Stations of the Cross (during the week).
Congratulations to our Speech members placing at State last Friday: Linus-2 nd in Extemporaneous, Eliza 6th in Persuasive and the OID team of Brooklyn, Linus, Cale and Emma placed 6th.
Grades are due today.
Penance Service tomorrow in the St. Boniface Church. St. Boniface will begin at 10:30 a.m. and Pope John will follow.
Musical practice 6:00 p.m. today.
Mandatory FFA Meeting/supper for All Members Attending State Convention on Wednesday, March 23rd @ 6:30 p.m.
Students being picked up after school on the north side of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
Pope John is accepting bids for care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are asked to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by this *Friday, March 25th.* More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
QUEST weekend at Tintern Retreat Center Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 for *all high schoolers*. Given by a team of youth and adults and is an exciting mixture of fun and faith. Cost is $45 ($10 non-refundable fee). Application forms in the office and need to be sent as soon as possible to Chelsea (Eischeid) Preister. Facebook page: Quest-Northeast NE and you can view the Quest video on YouTube at link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3M_z4M7hZU
Friday, March 18, 2022
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to Eliza, Jack, Brooklyn, Linus, Matthew, Cale, Skyler & Emma competing at State Speech in Kearney today.
Happy Birthday to Sister Pat, Abby & Trista H. celebrating birthdays tomorrow & Jacksyn S. and Isaac H. who will celebrate Sunday.
Students being picked up after school on the north side of school need to wait by the doors for the teacher on duty and then must wait to cross the street with the teacher.
St. Boniface Confirmation class will be Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Musical practice tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 12:45 p.m.
Congratulations to our students who placed in the top 10 in their respective tests in the NECC Scholastic Day competition! 10th – Paiton H. in Plant Science, Eliza B. in Geometry, 9th – Skyler M. in Chemistry, Emma Lea R. in Public Speaking, Eliza B. in General Science 8th – Cale K. in Spanish II 7th – Linus B. in Trigonometry 5th – Samuel H. in Algebra II 3rd – Linus B. in American History 2nd – Jack B. in World History 1st – Emma M. in Intro to Psychology
Jrs/Srs.-turn in money for prom meal before leaving today & sign up for t-shirt size and return the pink date form. Cost is $11 per meal.
*HELP WANTED: * Pope John is accepting bids for lawn care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer, so someone new is needed! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by Friday, March 25th. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
QUEST weekend at Tintern Retreat Center next Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 for *all high schoolers*, since some missed during the years of Covid. Given by a team of youth and adults and is an exciting mixture of fun and faith. Cost is $45 ($10 non-refundable fee). Application forms in the office and need to be sent as soon as possible to Chelsea (Eischeid) Preister. Facebook page: Quest-Northeast NE and you can view the Quest video on YouTube at link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3M_z4M7hZU
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Friday: Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Tator Tots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Ag students will remain here for class today due to a scheduling at EPS.
Musical practice at 4:00 this afternoon.
TEC Week begins this Saturday through Monday at Glad tidings Bible Camp near Bloomfield. Another weekend will be held at Tintern July 15-17th. If you would like to attend this weekend, please pick up a form in the office ASAP. Forms for the July weekend are also available in the office.
Juniors and seniors need to turn in money for the prom meal before leaving school tomorrow. Cost is $11 per meal. Also please sign up for t-shirt size and return the pink date form.
Dance girls—return OLD and NEW uniform tops Mrs. Tisthammer before leaving school tomorrow.
*HELP WANTED: * Pope John is accepting bids for lawn care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer, so someone new is needed! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
* $10 Comfy Day today *- *GO GREEN* for St. Patrick’s Day or Go Comfy! Mrs. Schumacher’s special treat this month is that students may wear *LONG SHORT*S *(like basketball shorts)*. Shorts must be longer than your fingers when arms are hanging at your side. **St. Bon kiddos please bring sweats for recess!*
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by Friday, March 25th. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
We will have a blessing this afternoon at 2:00 in the front hall for our students competing in State Speech tomorrow in Kearney. All PJ students and faculty should meet in the front hall.
Change of plans for high school track practice today: Today will be a short practice at the field and tomorrow we will get equipment out.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Thursday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Poke Cake Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Brooklyn M. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our students competing online in the NECC Scholastic Contest today.
Ag students will remain here for class today and tomorrow due to a scheduling at EPS.
Dance awards program at 4:00 this afternoon in our library.
TEC Week begins this Saturday through Monday at Glad tidings Bible Camp near Bloomfield. Another weekend will be held at Tintern July 15-17th. If you would like to attend this weekend, please pick up a form in the office ASAP. Forms for the July weekend are also available in the office.
Juniors and seniors need to turn in money for the prom meal before leaving school this Friday. Cost is $11 per meal. Also please sign up for t-shirt size and pink date form.
Dance girls—return OLD and NEW uniform tops Mrs. Tisthammer by Friday, March 18th.
Track meeting today after school in Mr. Koeppe’s room.
Congratulations to more FFA students qualifying for state in various events this week already! *Agriscience Fair*: In the Social Science Division: Kayton and Kydnal, In the Animal Science Division: Jarek and Trey, in the Food Processing System: Keyera, and also in the Social Science Division: Sharon. In Natural Resources: Dylon L., Myles, Blake and Steven will represent Elgin FFA at State. In Agronomy: Collin, Gage, Austin G. and Kellan will represent Elgin FFA at State. Selected for Courtesy Corp were: Chloe, Natalie B., Austin H., and Landon. The Elgin FFA Chapter also placed 3rd overall in the state for the “I Believe in the Future of Ag” campaign. Through raising funds (thanks supporters!) and completing tasks on the FFA Foundation’s app., the chapter earned 3rd! Ten members will be attending a special forum/supper during the state convention and then be recognized on stage during the Thursday evening session. Great job FFA members!
*HELP WANTED: * Pope John is accepting bids for lawn care of the school grounds! If you know someone who might be interested, please have them contact the school! Our former lawn care provider will not be available this summer, so someone new is needed! *Job Description:* Mowing, trimming and weed control throughout the growing season! Submit a bid to the office before Thursday, March 31st.
* $10 Comfy Day tomorrow *- *GO GREEN* for St. Patrick’s Day or Go Comfy! Mrs. Schumacher’s special treat this month is that students may wear *LONG SHORT*S *(like basketball shorts)*. Shorts must be longer than your fingers when arms are hanging at your side. **St. Bon kiddos please bring sweats for recess!*
Reminder to all musical cast member families—you are to sell 10 musical tickets & turn the names and money in at the office by Friday, March 25th. More tickets are in the office. Be sure to ask faculty and community members also.
We will have a blessing Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the front hall for our students competing in State Speech on Friday in Kearney. All PJ students and faculty should meet in the front hall.