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- Announcements Friday, August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 - 7:14 am
Menu: Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas Lettuce Salad Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Monday: Chicken Pattie w/ WG Bun Waffle Potato Fries California Blend Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ K-8th shot and dribble club summer forms need to be turned in at the office before leaving today. Completed and partially completed forms are accepted for those […]
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August 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Board of Ed Mtg
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August 27, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Mass (Gonzaga)
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August 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
C/JV/V VB @ LHNE
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August 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
V FB @ Boyd Co (Spencer)
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August 31, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
JH/JV FB vs. Fullerton
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August 31, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
C/JV VB vs. Fullerton (PJ)
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September 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
C/JV/V VB @ Burwell
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September 2, 2026
District Range Judging - South @ Sargent

Announcements January 6, 2026
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Menu: Corndog Tri-Pattie Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Breast Pattie/Bun Mashed Potatoes Carrots Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Rotini & Ham Casserole Peas Dinner Bun Pumpkin Bar Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Tator Tot Casserole Corn Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Welcome back and hope all had a well-deserved break.
Period 4 Ag students will report to the office for class today (Joseph & Christian).
Congratulations to our athletic teams on their accomplishments over the holidays:
EPPJ Wrestling Invite-Libby placed 2nd, Anna 4th Landyn 1st and Grady 3rd. girls wrestling at Winnebago-Libby 3rd and Anna 6th. Basketball vs. Creighton-JV girls and varsity teams won, Holiday Tournament at Madison both the girls and the boys teams placed first with wins over Madison and Lyons Decatur for the girls and wins over Madison and Riverside for the boys, basketball vs. North Central-varsity girls and boys teams were both victorious.
Students are asked to not tape anything to their locker name sign holder….the tape is hard to remove and damages the plastic.
Looking Ahead: football awards on Sunday, January 18th at the EPS Gym.
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Announcements Friday, December 19, 2025
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Menu: No lunch served
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Wishing everyone a very blessed holiday season and enjoy your break.
Happy Birthday to Quinn D., Molly M., Hayley S. Mrs. Drueke and Clarence S. celebrating over the holidays.
Classes resume Tuesday, January 6th.
Students are reminded to take all clothing articles, etc. out of their lockers and to also clean off the front of your lockers except for your name sign. Grade school students should also check the lost and found basket in the north hall.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Boyd County yesterday.
Good Luck to our girls and boys wrestling teams competing our EPPJ Invite in the St. Boniface Gym beginning today with the girls and the boys tomorrow and to the girls competing at Winnebago on January 2nd.
Good Luck to our basketball teams competing at Creighton on Monday, in the Holiday Tournament at Madison on December 29th and 30th, at North Central (Bassett) on January 2nd and to the JH teams hosting CWC on January 5th. Good Luck
Reminder the gym is closed today.
Dress code: jeans with Christmas sweater or Christmas colors for Mass and may change into sweats or Christmas pajamas after.
We are hosting the JH basketball game on Monday, January 5th. Student Council members are to clean up after.
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Announcements Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Menu: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
Friday: No lunch served
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Finals today periods 1,3,5 & 7.
Students are reminded to take all clothing articles, etc. out of their lockers and to also clean off the front of your lockers except for your name sign.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity girls and boys basketball teams traveling to Spencer to play Boyd County at 4:00 this afternoon. Team members are dismissed at 1:20 p.m. If they are done with finals they are dismissed at 1:05 p.m.
Reminder the gym is closed today.
Tomorrow dress code: jeans with Christmas sweater or Christmas colors for Mass and may change into sweats or Christmas pajamas after.
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Announcements Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Fried Steak Fingers Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Lettuce Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. T. Borer and Leighton E. celebrating their birthdays today.
Seniors: please show Brenda your College Algebra and Calculus grades as soon as they are posted.
Congratulations to our boys varsity basketball team on their win over Elkhorn Valley yesterday.
Finals today periods 2,4,6 and 8.
Our Christmas concert will be presented this evening at 7:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Please come join us in a holiday celebration.
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Announcements Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Menu: Goulash Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Jell-O Fruit Milk NO Chef’s Salad
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Happy Birthday to Sandi H. celebrating her birthday today.
Advent Service this morning at 8:15 in the front hall prepared by the sophomores.
Congratulations to our JH “A” basketball team on their win over Niobrara-Verdigre yesterday.
January calendar items are due in the office today at dismissal.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams as we travel to play Elkhorn Valley at 4:00 this afternoon. Team is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. JV’s will play 3 quarters each. During the basketball games the Elkhorn Valley FBLA is hosting a sock drive with all donations going to the Norfolk Rescue Mission. If you would like to help out there are boxes in their commons and the west side of the school office.
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Announcements Monday, December 15, 2025
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Menu: French Bread Pizza Square Tator Tots Green Beans Cookies & Cream Salad Fruit Milk
OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Goulash Broccoli Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Ribbon Tree gifts are due today.
Congratulations to Aiden K. on becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Congratulations to Landyn V. placing 1st and Grady D. 2nd at the Sargent wrestling meet last Friday.
Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team traveling to Niobrara-*Verdigre for a 4:00 game. They are dismissed at 1:55 & will be picked up here. ”A” team will play the first game and game to be live streamed: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/niobrara/organization/37208/niobrara-hi-high-school
January calendar items are due in the office tomorrow at dismissal.
Congratulations to our varsity basketball teams on their wins over Plainview last Friday to the JV girls and varsity teams on their wins over Wausa.
Congratulations to Libby E. on placing 2nd and Anna D. placing 3rd at the Wood River meet on Saturday.
Tomorrow during our basketball games the Elkhorn Valley FBLA is hosting a sock drive with all donations going to the Norfolk Rescue Mission. If you would like to help out there are boxes in their commons and the west side of the school office.
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Announcements Friday, December 12, 2025
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Menu Chicken Noodle Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots/Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Benton T. celebrating his birthday today and to Mason F. celebrating his on Saturday.
Freshmen attending Career Day at NECC today.
No chocolate milk until Monday.
January calendar items are due in the office next Tuesday at dismissal.
Congratulations to Anna S. and Chloe K. Anna won first place in the Patriot Pen District Essay Contest and Chloe won second place. Congratulations to both ladies. Anna’s essay will move on to the next level of competition.
Our Reconciliation service is scheduled for this morning in the St. Boniface Church. 7-12th at 9:20 a.m.
and 3-6th at 10:15 a.m.
Good Luck to our boys wrestling team competing at Sargent today. Meet begins at 10:00 this morning.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams hosting Plainview this afternoon at 4:30 in the St. Boniface Gym. JV’s will play 2 quarters each. Game live streamed on Hudl TV. Joshua House members will clean up after the games. Good Luck also as we host Wausa tomorrow beginning at 1:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. JV’s will play 3 quarters each.
Good Luck to our girls wrestling team competing at Wood River tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
Next Tuesday during our basketball games the Elkhorn Valley FBLA is hosting a sock drive with all donations going to the Norfolk Rescue Mission. If you would like to help out there are boxes in their commons and the west side of the school office.
Youth Group this Sunday at Tintern.
P. 2 Guidance report to Mrs. Drueke’s room.
Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by today, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks!
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Announcements Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Menu: Spaghetti/Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Twist Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Chicken Noodle Soup Pull-a-Part Bread Baby Carrots/Dip Cookie Fruit Milk NO Chef Salad
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Good Luck to our JH girls’ basketball team as we host Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. A” team first, followed by 10-minute running clock of “B” team. Games will be livestreamed at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/elgin/organization/21374/elgin-high-school NHS members will clean up following games.
Joshua House members will clean up after the games tomorrow.
Reconciliation for the freshmen and boys wrestling team only this afternoon from 1:30-2:00.
Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks!
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Announcements Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Menu: Breaded Pork Pattie w/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Spaghetti/Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Twist Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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There will be NO FFA Supper tonight. FFA members are to bring their gift to the Ag room for the exchange by December18th and then on the 19th if you brought a gift you can take a different one when you go to Ag class. We will have our supper in January.
Congratulations to our JV and varsity basketball teams on their wins over Neligh-Oakdale yesterday.
Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks!
Students are reminded we should not need to ask you to remove your hoodies, coats in school or Mass.
Students who go to EPS for class, practice, or for games to not park on the east side of the No Parking Sign in our parking lot. We have chains and a sign. We almost couldn’t get a bus out of the bus barn and the students were leaving for a game at the same time. Thank you.
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Announcements Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Menu: Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Breaded Pork Pattie w/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
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Happy Birthday to Eleanor B. celebrating her birthday today.
Advent Prayer Service in the front hall at 10:50 a.m. prepared by the juniors.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity basketball teams traveling to play Neligh-Oakdale this afternoon at 4:30. Team is dismissed at 3:15 this afternoon. There will be 2 quarters of JV girls and 3 of JV boys.
FFA Christmas Supper on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the EPS Ag room.
Remember to bring donations for the Isidore House diapers and wipes drive! If you donate diapers and/or wipes by Friday, December 12th, you may have a pajama day on December 16th! Give your donations to your classroom/homeroom teacher. Thanks!
Students are reminded we should not need to ask you to remove your hoodies, coats, etc. in school or at Mass.
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