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Menu: Chicken Nuggets Mac & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Friday: Beef & Bean Burrito Vegetable Blend Rice Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Throwback Thursday (wear clothes from any decade) K-6th grade will celebrate the Eucharist at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. Happy Birthday to Ellie S. and […]
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October 1, 2026
Hoco Dress Up Days--> see below!
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October 1, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
County Gov't Day - Sr's gone
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October 1, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
K-6 Mass (3rd)
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October 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
JV/V VB Tri @ Battle Creek
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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

Friday, November 19, 2021
Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Hamburger w/ Bun Tator Tots Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ________________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Taylynne C., Jason B. and Father Vogel who will celebrate their birthdays tomorrow and to Ashlynne C. who will celebrate hers on Sunday.
Confirmation Class @ St. Boniface Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
ASVAB interpretation P. 2 today.
Congratulations to our JH wrestlers placing at Newman Grove yesterday. Aiden K.—-4th, Grady D.—–2nd, Isaac H.—2nd,Gavin K.–3rd, Landyn V.—3rd, Dannyka S.—1st, Justice B.—-2nd, Trey R.—3rd, Libby E.—-2nd and Baylee C.—-1st
December calendar items due in the office by Tuesday, November 23rd 9:00 a.m.
Here is the link for anyone interested in buying some Wolfpack apparel being sold by the boys’ basketball team. *Order deadline is Monday, Dec. 6th at 10:00 a.m.* eppj-boys-basketball-fan-wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or to any FFA member before December 17th.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close this morning at 9:00. Sign up in office.
Canned Food Drive has kicked off. Please bring all nonperishable items to the front hall. Deadline is today.
Fall Quest is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
JH boys basketball practice will begin on Tuesday, November 30. Practice will be at Elgin Public.
High school boys basketball parent meeting Tuesday, November 23 6:30 p.m. in the EPS cafeteria.
Anyone who pre-ordered Thanksgiving sausage, it needs to pick up between 2:30 and 4:30 this Saturday at the St Boniface Gym.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Sharon B. who is celebrating her birthday today.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team as they compete at Newman Grove at 3:00 this afternoon. Team members are dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Here is the link for anyone interested in buying some Wolfpack apparel being sold by the boys’ basketball team. eppj-boys-basketball-fan-wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close Friday at 9:00 a.m. Sign up in office.
Canned Food Drive has kicked off. Please bring all nonperishable items to the front hall. Deadline is Friday.
Fall Quest is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
High school boys basketball parent meeting Tuesday, November 23 6:30 p.m. in the EPS cafeteria.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Menu: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _______________________________________________________________________ All School and Pope John Alumni Memorial Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to Harmon B. celebrating his birthday today.
Here is the link for anyone interested in buying some Wolfpack apparel being sold by the boys bball team.
eppj-boys-basketball-fan-wear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=5SRN8
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
Due to late start at EPS today Ag students will remain here for class.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close Friday at 9:00 a.m. Sign up in office.
Canned Food Drive has kicked off. Please bring all nonperishable items to the front hall. Deadline is Friday.
Fall Quest is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
Livestock judging @ Ord: Carter, Cale, Taylynne, Sharon, Sam, Dylon, Natalie, Hudson & Kellan
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
— Menu: Calzone Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Broccoli Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Starman who is celebrating her birthday today.
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
JH Retreat @ Tintern today.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team competing @ EPS today. Meet starts at 3:00.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close Friday at 9:00 a.m. Sign up in office.
Canned Food Drive has kicked off. Please bring all non perishable items to the front hall. Deadline is Friday.
Reminder that Fall Quest weekend is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Any high school student interested in being on the quiz bowl team – please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.
Good Luck to our One Act members competing in NVC today held in the St. Boniface gym. Today we are hosting NVC One Act. ALL STUDENTS are to park in our parking lot (even if you are a member of the One Act)!
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
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.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Menu: Hot Dog/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Calzone Lettuce Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Lunch Order: 11,10,9,8,7,12 _______________________________________________________________________________________
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
Kyle and Deb Warren are donating a turkey to our schools. Drawing will close Friday at 9:00 a.m. Sign up in the office.
Canned Food Drive kicks off today. Please bring all non perishable items to the front hall. Deadline is Friday.
Reminder that Fall Quest weekend is November 20th and 21st at Tintern. If you would like to attend, please stop in the office to pick up a form.
Any high school student interested in being on the quiz bowl team – please stop and let Mrs. Bartak know.
Tomorrow we will be hosting NVC One Act. ALL STUDENTS are to park in our parking lot (even if you are a member of the One Act)!
Student council members are asked to empty all recycle boxes from assigned rooms today. Thank you!
Today is the deadline for ordering Thanksgiving meals from St. Boniface. They are carry-out style this year, with the same delicious menu. Text or call 402-370-8414 today, so you don’t miss out!
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school next week as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
High school wrestling meeting right after school today in Mr. Childers room.
Friday, November 12, 2021
Menu: Vegetable Beef Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
Monday: Hot Dog/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad _______________________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Emma Lea R. & Judd S. who are celebrating their birthdays today.
St. Boniface Grandparents Day: Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church. St. Boniface students will be dismissed at 1:00 this afternoon. Book Fair Week– Bows & Ties (dress up). Hours in the library today are 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
* SB Lunch Schedule * 11:50 – SB Families A-K eat lunch / L-Z at recess 12:20 – SB Families L-Z eat lunch / A-K at recess 1:00 – SB dismissal. SB Staff meeting to follow *PJ Class Schedule * Periods 1-3 normal 10:54-11:17 – 4th period, part 1 11:20-11:47 – PJ Lunch (JH will eat last) 11:50 – 12:37 – 5th period 12:40-1:05 – 4th period, part 2 Periods 6-8 normal
Good Luck to our football team hosting Sandhills-Thedford in semi-finals. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with kickoff at 6:00 p.m. The game will be covered by: 94 Rock & 94.7-Norfolk, 102.9 KBRX -O’Neill, K-Bear 92.3 FM- Broken Bow and livestreamed on the NFHS website. You need to pay to have a membership to watch. www.nfhsnetwork.com/ All girls in grades 9-12 will clean-up after the football game.|
Good Luck to our cast, crew and directors of this year’s One Act “Badger”. Our annual Dinner Theatre is tomorrow night in the St. Boniface Gym. Tickets for the play only may be purchased at the door. $10 for adults & $5 for K-12 students.
The FFA members are in groups and will be making hygiene kits for the Orphan Grain Train to distribute. Each group will make one kit. If anyone else is interested in putting together a kit they are certainly welcome to do so! The information about the hygiene kits is found on the school’s websites or on the Orphan Grain Train website (www.ogt.org/donate/) and look for the tab “directions for hygiene kits”. Kits must be delivered to the Ag room or given to any FFA member before December 17th.
Next Tuesday we will be hosting NVC One Act. ALL STUDENTS are to park in our parking lot (even if you are a member of the One Act)!
Monday, November 15 is the deadline for ordering Thanksgiving meals from St. Boniface. They are carry-out style this year, with the same delicious menu. Text or call 402-370-8414 today, so you don’t miss out!
Students are asked to bring sacks, etc. to school as all lockers will be cleaned out before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Menu: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Vegetable Beef Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
Lunch Order: 12,11,10,9,8,7 _______________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Mr. Schmidt celebrating his birthday today.
Veteran’s Day Program at Elgin Public Schools today. Program begins at 11:00 this morning and we will dismiss at 10:40 to walk to EPS.
Good Luck to our JH wrestling team competing at Madison for a 4:00 p.m. meet. Team members are dismissed at 1:50 this afternoon. (Gavin, Grady, Isaac, Aiden & Landyn)
St. Boniface Book Fair Week– Patriotic Day (wear red, white or blue polos with dress code slacks) Hours in the library: Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday from 8:00 until 3:00 p.m.
Football game will be covered by a couple of radio stations. As of now we have 3 radio stations covering the game. 94 Rock & 94.7 -Norfolk, 102.9 KBRX-O’Neill & K-Bear 92.3 FM-Broken Bow Friday’s football game will be livestreamed on the NFHS website. You do have to pay to have a membership to be able to watch. www.nfhsnetwork.com/ The gates for the football game will open at 5:00 on Friday.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Menu: Mini Lasagna Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Chicken Breast Fillet w/ WG Bun Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Book Fair Week– character day (dress as your favorite book character). Hours in the library: Wednesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday from 8:00 until 3:00 p.m.
Reminder of One Act practice and dress rehearsal tonight at 6:30.
Congratulations to our Wolfpack volleyball players receiving NVC All-Conference honors: 1st team-Ashlynne C., Lexi B., Skyler M. & Taylynne C. Honorable Mention-Baylee B. and Kaylee R.
FFA Meeting/Supper tonight at 5:45 p.m.
JH wrestlers will be dismissed at 1:50 p.m. on Thursday.
Football game will be covered by a couple of radio stations. As of now we have 3 radio stations covering the game. 94 Rock 94.7 out of Norfolk 102.9 KBRX out of O’Neill K-Bear 92.3 FM out of Broken Bow The gates for the football game will open at 5:00 on Friday.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Menu: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mini Lasagna Corn Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Pope John Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Junior/Senior retreat @ Tintern. They will leave at 8:05 and return by dismissal.
St. Boniface Book Fair Week– curl up with a good book (wear pj’s and bring a stuffed animal). Hours in the library: Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday from 8:00 until 3:00 p.m.
Reminder of One Act practice tonight at 6:30 and tomorrow will be dress rehearsal at 6:30 with the Elgin Review taking pictures.
2nd and 7th period study halls will be in Room 16 (Mrs. Borer’s room) for the week due to the Book Fair.
FFA Meeting/Supper on Wednesday, November 10th at 5:45 p.m.
JH wrestlers will be dismissed at 1:50 p.m. on Thursday.
Football game will be covered by a couple of radio stations. As of now we have 3 radio stations covering the game. 94 Rock 94.7 out of Norfolk 102.9 KBRX out of O’Neill K-Bear 92.3 FM out of Broken Bow
Monday, November 8, 2021
Menu: Chicken Nuggets Tri-Pattie Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Baked Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR chef Salad _________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Book Fair – Wear bright colors. Hours in the library: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 until 3:00 p.m. 2nd and 7th period study halls will be in Room 16 (Mrs. Borer’s room) for the week due to the Book Fair.
FFA Meeting/Supper on Wednesday, November 10th. Time to be determined.
Congratulations to our football team on their win over Johnson-Brock on Friday. We now host Sandhills-Thedford on Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the semi-finals. Friday’s football games will be covered by a couple of radio stations. As of now we have 3 radio stations covering the game. -94 Rock 94.7 out of Norfolk -102.9 KBRX out of O’Neill -KBear 92.3 FM of Broken Bow
Our music students will be participating in the NVC Choral Clinic today at Verdigre with a concert presented at 5:30 this evening. They will leave at 9:00 this morning. If you have not informed the office as to whether you will be riding home from the concert with your parents or on the bus…please do so immediately after announcements.
2nd and 3rd period Ag students will remain here for class today. Part of 3 rd period may meet TBD!