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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Wednesday, September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 - 7:06 am
Menu: Hamburger Steak Seasoned Diced Potatoes Carrots Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar Thursday: Chicken Nuggets Mac & Cheese Peas Fruit Milk OR Salad Bar___________________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Anything but a Backpack Elementary-bring a stuffie We will have a 1:00 dismissal today with periods 1-5. Parent-Teacher conferences are this afternoon from 2:00-7:00 p.m. School photos are this […]
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September 30, 2026
Hoco Dress Up Days--> see below!
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September 30, 2026
PJ early out - no EPS bus service at 1pm
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September 30, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences
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September 30, 2026
School Picture Day - in Theology Rm
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September 30, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dismissal - PT Conferences
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September 30, 2026 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
One Act Practice
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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

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Menu: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Calzone Lettuce Tri-Pattie Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________________
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated this morning at 8:15 in the St. Boniface Church. 7th graders will also attend.
FFA Meeting will be held Monday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPS Ag Room. Supper will be provided. 8th Graders that are in FFA or plan to be are asked to attend.
Track meeting Thursday after school in Mr. Koeppe’s room.
Good Luck to our JH Quiz Bowl team competing in the ESU competition-Eliza, Kaitey, Olivia, Natalie and Aiden.
Good Luck to the students attending District FFA CDE’s at NECC today. They will leave after 2nd period-Sharon, Carter, Taylynne, Lexi, Emma, Natalie, Alyssa, Kirsten, Marissa & Ally.
Boys basketball will have their end of the year meeting/equipment turn in today.
By now most of you have heard that Andy Hoffman, father of Jack Hoffman passed away Monday. Pope John XXIII/St. Boniface Schools would like to give a memorial in memory of Andy to the Team Jack Foundation. Next week the students may* wear jeans* *with an appropriate shirt* if they give a minimum donation of $5.00. All donations will be sent to the Team Jack Foundation in memory of Andy Hoffman. The donation must be paid by Thursday, March 4th to be allowed to wear jeans. Please turn donations into homeroom teachers.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Mr. Rib/Bun Scalloped Potatoes Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Speech practice after school this week.
Congratulations to Skylar R. on placing 1st in Serious Prose and Linus B. 3 rd in Extemp at NVC yesterday.
Track meeting Thursday after school in Mr. Koeppe’s room.
Good Luck to our Quiz Bowl team competing in the ESU competition-Skylar, Jack, Linus, Ellie, Layne & Sam.
Boys basketball will have their end of the year meeting/equipment turn in on Wednesday.
Good job to all the students coloring a page for the FFA coloring contest last week. Here are St. Boniface winners:Preschool: Jaxon H., K- Addie C., 1st- Kinley S., 2nd – Harper C., 3rd – Carter S., 4th – Lilly M., 5th – Kinley D. and 6th – Elizabeth M.
7th graders will attend Mass with St. Boniface tomorrow morning.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Menu: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
Good Luck to our speech students competing in NVC at Elgin Public today.
Speech practice after school this week, Tuesday through Friday.
Congratulations to the Pope John Speech Team who earned the Runner-up plaque at their home meet! Individual placers were: Elise R. – 7th in Serious, Jazmine M. & Jamie D – 6th in duet, Emma Lea R. & Elise R. – 5th in duet, Samuel H. – 5th in Entertainment, Alyssa B. – 4th in Persuasive, Alyssa B. – 4th in Humorous, Jack B. – 3rd in Humorous, Allyson S. – 2nd in Entertainment, Linus B. – 2nd in Extemporaneous, Linus B., Brooklyn M., Skyler M., Cale K., & Matthew D. – 2nd in OID, Emma Lea R. – 1st in Poetry, Skylar R. – 1st in Serious, Skylar R., Allyson S., Kaylee R., & Emma M. – 1st in OID
Track meeting Thursday after school in Mr. Koeppe’s room.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Menu: Peanut Butter & Jelly Uncrustable/Grilled Cheese Smile Fries Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: Ham Pattie w/ Croissant Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday to Brecken C. and Quinn H. who will celebrate their birthdays on Sunday.
FFA Week—Agriculture Trivia Drive your tractor to school and announce winners of coloring contest.
Good Luck to our speech team competing in our meet tomorrow.
Congratulations to our boys basketball team on their win over Spalding Academy last night. They will now compete in district finals tomorrow with Humphrey St. Francis in St. Francis Gym. Game time 7:00 p.m.
Speech practice after school next week, Tuesday through Friday.
Tina from Jensen’s Western Wear in O’Neill will be in Neligh tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Select Hearing Solutions (112 E 4th Street) for anyone interested in ordering a tux for prom. (402.336.2005 or 970.391.0862)
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Menu: Hamburger w/ Bun Scalloped Potatoes Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Peanut Butter & Jelly Uncrustable/Grilled Cheese Smile Fries Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________
FFA Week—Agriculture Trivia There are two containers sitting near the office today. One has corn and one has soybeans. Everyone is welcome to guess the number of each for a chance to win a prize from the FFA chapter. Fill out a small piece of yellow paper for corn and another for the beans and put them in the same container. Please be sure to write your guess #, which item you are guessing and your name on the piece of paper provided! Winners will be announced Friday morning.
Pope John Mass celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our boys’ basketball team competing in subdistricts tonight at EPS with Spalding Academy at 7:00.
Congratulations to our speech members: Alyssa 6th in Persuasive, Samuel 4th and Ally 6th in Entertainment, Skylar 4th in Serious Prose, Linus 3rd in Extemporaneous and Skylar, Ally, Emma, and Kaylee 2nd in OID. We placed 3rd overall as a team.
Emily Borer will be here today after lunch to assist anyone wanting to rent a tux for prom through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. There are multiple styles to choose from. Please bring $40 down payment, cash or check, made out to Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. Also, remember to bring $10 coupon from Elgin Review or ACN. Renters will be responsible for picking up tux week of prom, but Emily will return them to Norfolk on March 22nd.
7th period Ag class should remain here today (Sharon, Alyssa, Harlie & Natalie)
Tina from Jensen’s Western Wear in O’Neill will be in Neligh this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Select Hearing Solutions (112 E 4th Street) for anyone interested in ordering a tux for prom. (402.336.2005 or 970.391.0862)
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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Menu: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hamburger w/ Bun Scalloped Potatoes Peas Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________
FFA Week—Ice Cream for Students after Lunch
St. Boniface Mass celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Good Luck to our speech team competing at the Newman Grove Meet today.
Emily Borer will be at Pope John on Thursday after lunch to assist anyone wanting to rent a tux for prom through Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. There are multiple styles to choose from. Please bring $40 down payment, cash or check, made out to Roxi’s Elegant Bridal. Also, remember to bring $10 coupon from Elgin Review or ACN. Renters will be responsible for picking up tux week of prom, but Emily will return them to Norfolk on March 22nd.
Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team on their win over Elba last night. They will play Spalding Academy tomorrow night at 7:00 in the EPS Gym.
Tina from Jensen’s Western Wear in O’Neill will be in Neligh this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Select Hearing Solutions (112 E 4th Street) for anyone interested in ordering a tux for prom. (402.336.2005 or 970.391.0862)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
–Menu: Bar-b-ques w/WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Deli Turkey w/ WG Bun Tri-Pattie Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Mr. Tharnish and Alyssa B. who are celebrating their birthdays today.
Pope John is hosting the Red Cross Blood Drive today in the KC Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Good Luck to our boys basketball team competing in subdistricts at EPS with Elba at 6:00 this evening followed by Twin Loup vs. Spalding Academy at 8:00 p.m.
FFA Week—Official Dress Picture at 8:15 this morning at EPS Gym.
March calendar items due in the office this morning at 9:00.
Tina from Jensen’s Western Wear in O’Neill will be in Neligh this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Select Hearing Solutions (112 E 4th Street) for anyone interested in ordering a tux for prom. (402.336.2005 or 970.391.0862) 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, February 22, 2021
Menu: Hot Dog/WG Bun Tator Tots Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Bar-b-ques w/WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Nathan B. who is celebrating his birthday today.
The following students are asked to come to the front hall at 9:00 this morning for a picture: Alyssa, Marissa, Skylar R., Ally, Abby, Trista, Emma M. & Kaylee.
FFA Week—Elementary Coloring Contest All Week.
Pope John Stations of the Cross today.
Congratulations to our JH boys “A” basketball team and the JV’s on their wins over St. Mary’s last Friday.
March calendar items due in the office tomorrow morning at 9:00.
Congratulations to Eliza B. who placed 5th in the MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition held virtually on February 5th! Eliza has been invited to take the Chapter Invitational on February 25th along with the all highest-ranking competitors in the state. The other 8th grade members of our 4-person MATHCOUNTS team are Natalie B., Olivia K., and Kaitey S.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Menu: Fish Wedge Tri-Pattie Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: __________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations to Carter B. on his 4th place finish at state wrestling.
Good Luck to our JH/JV and varsity boys basketball teams as we host St. Mary’s in the EPS Gym today at 4:30 p.m.
March calendar items due in the office by Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Menu: No lunch
Friday: Fish Wedge Tri-Pattie Green Beans Chocolate Chip Muffin Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Noon dismissal for faculty in-service. Periods 1-4 will meet today.
Congratulations to Carter on his two wins at state wrestling yesterday. He will wrestle at 1:00 this afternoon.
Congratulations to our dance team. They placed 5th in Hip Hop and 6th in Pom at State Dance yesterday.
Good Luck to our girls’ basketball team competing in sub districts this evening at 7:00 with Summerland.
Going forward, if you need a face mask, they are $1.00. Too many are thrown in the trash every day!