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- Announcements Thursday, October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 - 7:23 am
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

Monday, August 23, 2021
Menu: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Tator Tot Casserole Broccoli French Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Reminder—if you need to use the phone in the front hall or go out to your car you must stop in the office and get permission.
Blood Drive Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the KC Hall. 16-year-olds can donate with parents’ consent, but they must be at least 110 pounds. A consent form is available in the office.
New Wolfpack Volleyball gear can be found at the link below! stores.inksoft.com/WS56074/shop/home Football/Spirit Gear: eppj-football-fan-wear.itemorder.com/sale…
The deadline to sign up for the March for Life has been extended to Tuesday, August 31. Please stop in room 12 if you are interested in going. Assistance with the cost is available if requested.
*FFA Members – Dues are $20. Please pay to Carter B. or Mrs. Schwartz prior to August 31st. -Medical Release and Rules/Bylaws forms are due to Mrs. Schwartz signed by guardians and members by August 31st. – Get your MUM order forms out. They are due back to Mrs. Schwartz by August 24th! – Those 20 attending the Farmers Pride Field Day on August 24th. Wear jeans and a nice shirt (FFA shirt if you have one). Bring your own lunch to eat on the way there or ask your lunchrooms to make you one to go. BUS LEAVE EPS at 11:20 a.m.! We could be back for 8th hour, so have work done if need be. -Sign up to help at Rae Valley Days if you have not already. A reminder that members must complete 2 FFA-specific community service events this year – this would be a good one to get done!
Friday, August 20, 2021
Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Goulash Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Jory D. who is celebrating his birthday today.
A new contact was found in the hall yesterday before JH PE and may be picked up in the office.
Blood Drive next Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the KC Hall. 16-year-olds can donate with parents’ consent but they have to be at least 110 pounds. A consent form is available in the office.
Fall sports pictures today at 3:45 in the EPS Gym.
New Wolfpack Volleyball gear can be found at the link below!
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Football/Spirit Gear:
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The deadline to sign up for the March for Life has been extended to Tuesday, August 31. Please stop in room 12 if you are interested in going. Assistance with the cost is available if requested.
Health screening will begin today—students if you have glasses be sure to bring them to school!
*FFA Members
– Dues are $20. Please pay Carter B. or Mrs. Schwartz prior to August 31st. -Medical Release and Rules/Bylaws forms are due to Mrs. Schwartz signed by guardians and members by August 31st. – Get your MUM order forms out. They are due back to Mrs. Schwartz by August 24th! – Those 20 attending the Farmers Pride Field Day on August 24th. Wear jeans and a nice shirt (FFA shirt if you have one). Bring your own lunch to eat on the way there or ask your lunchrooms to make you one to go. BUS LEAVE EPS at 11:20 a.m.! We could be back for 8th hour, so have work done if need be. -Sign up to help at Rae Valley Days if you have not already. A reminder that members must complete 2 FFA-specific community service events this year – this would be a good one to get done!
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Menu: Hamburger/Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Pope John Eucharistic celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Reminder: Doors will be unlocked at 7:45 for students to enter the building each morning.
The deadline to sign up for the March for Life has been extended to Tuesday, August 31. Assistance with the cost is available if requested.
Health screening will begin tomorrow—students if you have glasses be sure to bring them to school!
*FFA Members
– Dues are $20. Please pay to Carter B. or Mrs. Schwartz prior to August 31st. -Medical Release and Rules/Bylaws forms are due to Mrs. Schwartz signed by guardians and members by August 31st. – Get your MUM order forms out. They are due back to Mrs. Schwartz by August 24th! – Those 20 attending the Farmers Pride Field Day on August 24th. Wear jeans and a nice shirt (FFA shirt if you have one). Bring your own lunch to eat on the way there or ask your lunchrooms to make you one to go. BUS LEAVE EPS at 11:20 a.m.! We could be back for 8th hour, so have work done if need be. -Sign up to help at Rae Valley Days if you have not already. A reminder that members must complete 2 FFA-specific community service events this year – this would be a good one to get done!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Menu: Taco Burger/Bun Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger/Bun Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Mass celebration this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church.
Reminder: Doors will be unlocked at 7:45 a.m. for students to enter the building.
The deadline to sign up for the March for Life has been extended to Tuesday, August 31. Assistance with the cost is available if requested.
*FFA Members
– Dues are $20. Please pay Carter B. or Mrs. Schwartz prior to August 31st. -Medical Release and Rules/Bylaws forms are due to Mrs. Schwartz signed by guardians and members by August 31st. – Get your MUM order forms out. They are due back to Mrs. Schwartz by August 24th! – Those 20 attending the Farmers Pride Field Day on August 24th. Wear jeans and a nice shirt (FFA shirt if you have one). Bring your own lunch to eat on the way there or ask your lunchrooms to make you one to go. BUS LEAVE EPS at 11:20 a.m.! We could be back for 8th hour, so have work done if need be. -Sign up to help at Rae Valley Days if you have not already. A reminder that members must complete 2 FFA-specific community service events this year – this would be a good one to get done!
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Salad OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Taco Burger/Bun Green Beans Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________________
The deadline to sign up for the March for Life has been extended to Tuesday, August 31. Assistance with the cost is available if requested.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Menu: Calzone Tri-Pattie Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Dinner Bun Fruit Salad OR Chef Salad _____________________________________________________________________________
FFA meeting and supper this evening at 6:30 (not 7:00 as originally scheduled) in the EPS Ag Room.
The deadline to sign up for the March for Life has been extended to Tuesday, August 31. Assistance with the cost is available if requested.
Friday, August 13, 2021
Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Calzone Tri-Pattie Mixed Vegetables Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Reid K. who is celebrating his birthday today.
High school students are reminded to sign up in Sister Pat’s room before leaving school today if planning to attend the March for Life in January.
The Rosary will be prayed each Monday morning at 7:40 in the library. All students and faculty are encouraged to attend.
Any Junior High student planning to play football this year please meet in the Elgin Public weight room at 4:00 p.m. today. Bring with you 1. Athletic shorts 2. Cleats/ running shoes 3. Physical papers if you had not turned them in yet and 4. Inhaler if you need one.
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Menu: Bar-b-ques w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Friday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year.
Happy Birthday to Chloe K. who is celebrating her birthday today.
At 8:05 a.m. we will have prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and announcements followed by shortened classes. Students 7-12th will meet in the library period 8 and closing prayer will be held by the flagpole. High school will eat lunch at 11:30 p.m., elementary at 12:15 p.m. and all school prayer on east lawn at 12:55 p.m.
Students are reminded that if you come late or need to leave early you need to come in or out in the office.
There will be a meeting in the EPS Gym on Friday morning at 7:40 for anyone that is interested in taking 0 hour weight lifting this year.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Menu: Burrito Tortilla Chips w/ Cheese Refried Beans Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad ______________________________________________________________________________
Our last Mass celebration of the school year will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Happy Birthday to everyone who will be celebrating their birthday over the summer months!
There is a sign up sheet in the office for students in grades 8-11th that are interested in going out for One Act next year. Please sign up before leaving school today.
Congratulations to Paiton H. on qualifying for state golf. Anyone wishing to order state golf shirts, here is the link. Sales close Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/eppj-state-golf/
Old Wolfpack girls & boys basketball uniforms are for sale in the ITV room of Elgin Public School @ $5 for each piece. Pay at the main office before taking.
Juliana and Haley need to return track uniforms to Mr. Becker @ EPS by noon tomorrow.
*Parents, all YOUTH RETREAT registration forms are now available at * *https://cppnebraska.org/faith/* <cppnebraska.org/faith/>*. Keep these options in mind when planning your summer activities. * *JC CAMP* is next week already for upcoming 9th and 10th graders. Registration forms should be placed in the mail by this Thursday. *TEC* will be held July 16-18 at Tintern Retreat Center for any current Juniors/upcoming Seniors or older. *GRATIA* Retreat for Girls will be July 6-7, and it is for upcoming 4-7th graders. *LEGION OF JOSEPH* retreat for Boys will be July 14-15 for upcoming 4-7th graders. There will not be Totus Tuus this year.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Menu: Fish Square/Wedge Scalloped Potatoes Corn Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
Thursday: Burrito Tortilla Chips w/ Cheese Refried Beans Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad _____________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to Myles K. representing the Wolfpack track team at state.
There is a sign up sheet in the office for students in grades 8-11th that are interested in going out for One Act next year. Please sign up before leaving school tomorrow.
Congratulations to Paiton H. on qualifying for state golf. Anyone wishing to order state golf shirts, here is the link. Sales close Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/eppj-state-golf/
Old Wolfpack girls & boys basketball uniforms are for sale in the ITV room of Elgin Public School @ $5 for each piece. Pay at the main office before taking.
Juliana and Haley need to return track uniforms to Mr. Becker @ EPS by noon tomorrow.
Girls’ basketball meeting for 6-11th girls interested in going out for basketball today after school in Mr. Eisenhauer’s room.
*Parents, all YOUTH RETREAT registration forms are now available at * *https://cppnebraska.org/faith/* <cppnebraska.org/faith/>*. Keep these options in mind when planning your summer activities. * *JC CAMP* is next week already for upcoming 9th and 10th graders. Registration forms should be placed in the mail by this Thursday. *TEC* will be held July 16-18 at Tintern Retreat Center for any current Juniors/upcoming Seniors or older. *GRATIA* Retreat for Girls will be July 6-7, and it is for upcoming 4-7th graders. *LEGION OF JOSEPH* retreat for Boys will be July 14-15 for upcoming 4-7th graders. There will not be Totus Tuus this year.