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Elgin, NE 68636
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- Announcements Thursday, May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 - 7:19 am
Menu: No Lunch ___________________________________________________________________________ The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church followed by end of the year activities with a 11:00 dismissal this morning. Happy Birthday to students and faculty who will be celebrating birthdays over the summer. Good Luck to the Wolfpack track state qualifiers competing tomorrow […]
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July 7, 2026 - July 8, 2026 @
Gratia for girls - Tintern
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July 7, 2026 - July 8, 2026 @
Gratia for girls - Tintern
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July 14, 2026 - July 17, 2026 @
Gym closed - floor maintenance (tues thru fri)
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July 14, 2026
Safe Env't Training - New Tchr & subs ( 1 or 4 pm)
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July 14, 2026 - July 15, 2026 @
Leg. of Joseph - Tintern
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July 14, 2026 - July 17, 2026 @
Gym closed - floor maintenance (tues thru fri)
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July 14, 2026 - July 15, 2026 @
Leg. of Joseph - Tintern
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July 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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EPPJ Volleyball COVID Guidelines
UPDATED Friday, October 2, 2020
We are in the Yellow Risk Zone with area cases rising, so all fans attending Wolfpack games and activities are REQUIRED to wear masks.
As of August 27, 2020 we are in the Green Risk Zone so the following applies:
Restrictions on Fans: -Highly encouraged to wear masks and practice social distance when seating. -Family groups are encouraged to sit together. -Elementary students are expected to sit with their parents, no running around will be allowed. -Parents and fans are expected to exit the facility immediately after the conclusion of the competition. -Seating will be marked. -The student section will be for current 7-12 EPPJ students only! No out of town students or graduates will be allowed.
Officials: No restrictions, they will have their own area away from all fans, coaches, and players.
Concessions: Concession stand will be available.
Game Attendance: -Social distancing, according to health district for capacity (75%)
Facility: -Facility will be split to separate visiting fans and teams from intermingling.
Locker Rooms: -Visitor locker room at both gyms will be on the same side as the visiting fans. (We will show you when you arrive)
Coaches / Athletes: -During competition, the sideline/bench/team areas will be restricted to essential personnel only. This includes players, coaches, team trainers, team managers, game officials, statisticians, and media. -Teams will use the same bench throughout the competition. -Teams will enter through the main doors and be taken immediately to their locker rooms. -Teams should bring their own volleyballs to warm up with. -No team meals allowed to be brought in, warmed, served, etc.
*Elgin Public and Pope John reserve the right to make changes to these guidelines based on updated Directed Health Measures.
EPPJ Football COVID Guidelines
EPPJ Football COVID Guidelines
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Menu: Biscuits & Gravy Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Salad Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Taco Burger/Bun Corn Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Country vs. Country Club Day Last 25 minutes of P. 5—Kahoots
October is RESPECT LIFE Month. All are invited to participate in our annual LIFE CHAIN this Sunday from 11:00 to noon. We will stand on the sidewalk west of St. Boniface Church, socially distanced. Face masks are not required, but highly recommended. Posters will be available.
Seniors helping with the Root Beer Float Fundraiser today at the KC Hall: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Natalie, Harlie, Alyssa, Kirsten and Ally Will eat lunch when they return 12:30-1:00 p.m. Layne, Jasmine, Ashtyn, Marissa & Skylar Will eat lunch with the JH today
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as they travel to Battle Creek Thursday– please dismiss the volleyball team at 3:30 p.m. Varsity in the high school gym and JV in the elementary gym. Masks are highly encouraged. Sitting with family groups in the bleachers is also highly encouraged. Concessions will be available at the high school for varsity games. No concessions available at the elementary for JV games. Masks strongly recommended while in line. 5:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Battle Creek 6:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Boone Central 7:30 p.m. Battle Creek vs. Boone Central
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Menu: Cavatini Peas Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Biscuits & Gravy Tator Tots Baked Beans Fruit Salad Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Class Group Day P. 3-Snacks in homerooms
St. Boniface Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Today is the last day to wear uniform shorts.
Seniors helping with the Root Beer Float Fundraiser on Thursday at the KC Hall: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Natalie, Harlie, Alyssa, Kirsten and Ally Will eat lunch when they return 12:30-1:00 p.m. Layne, Jasmine, Ashtyn, Marissa & Skylar Will eat lunch with the JH today
Congratulations to our volleyball team on their wins over Central Valley and Osmond yesterday.
High school students are asked to sign up in the office before noon today for pizza for Homecoming festivities Friday night. *This is for the student body only in grades 9-12. Choice of beef, pepperoni or cheese.*
Thursday– please dismiss volleyball team at 3:30 p.m. to leave for Battle Creek.
One Act Practice and blocking: Today at 6:30 p.m. pages 9-18. All female cast must arrive at 6:30 p.m. to try on costume. No show—No costume!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Menu: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Spiral Fries Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Cavatini Peas Garlic Bread Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ____________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Elderly Day P. 6-Tug of War
Happy Birthday to Diedrick K. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Seniors helping with the Root Beer Float Fundraiser on Thursday at the KC Hall: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Natalie, Harlie, Alyssa, Kirsten and Ally 12:30-1:00 p.m. Layne, Jasmine, Ashtyn, Marissa & Skylar
Congratulations to our C volleyball team on their win over O’Neill yesterday.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team as we host a tri today in the St. Boniface Gym. Francis and Gonzaga boys will clean up after the games. 5:00 p.m. EPPJ vs. Central Valley 6:15 pm. Central Valley vs. Osmond 7:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Osmond
High school students are asked to sign up in the office before noon this Wednesday for pizza for Homecoming festivities Friday night.
*This is for the student body only in grades 9-12. Choice of beef, pepperoni or cheese. *One Act Practice: Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 28, 2020
Menu: Pizza (round) Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Tuesday: Pulled Pork w/ WG Bun Spiral Fries Coleslaw Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad ___________________________________________________________________________ Homecoming Week: Color Day
Good Luck to our C/JV volleyball teams as we host O’Neill today beginning at 6:00 in the St. Boniface Gym. Good Luck to our JH football team as they travel to play Riverside at Spalding today at 5:00 p.m.
High school students are asked to sign up in the office before noon this Wednesday for pizza for Homecoming festivities next Friday night.
*This is for the student body only in grades 9-12. *Congratulations to our volleyball teams on their wins over Plainview and West Holt on Saturday.
Congratulations to our 2020 Homecoming King and Queen-Layne and Harlie! Thank you to the sophomores and Mrs. Payne for decorating and the Student Council for organizing the games.
October calendar items due in the office by noon today.
One Act Practice: Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Juniors will clean up after Monday’s volleyball games.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Menu: Calzone Tri-Pattie Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Monday: _________________________________________________________________________ High school students are asked to sign up in the office before noon next Wednesday (September 30th) for pizza for Homecoming festivities next Friday night.
*This is for the student body only in grades 9-12. *Congratulations to our volleyball team on their win over Riverside yesterday.
October calendar items due in the office by noon on Monday, September 28th.
Good Luck to our football team as we travel to Wolbach to play Central Valley this evening at 7:00.
Homecoming week will kick off this Sunday beginning with coronation at 7:00 followed by games in the St. Boniface Gym.
Picture packets were handed out to all students on Wednesday. Please be sure to bring your packet with correct payment with you on Thursday, October 8th (picture day). Families may write one check but please write on each packet who has the payment.
Good Luck to our JV and varsity volleyball teams as we travel to West Holt tomorrow. Masks are not required for fans but ask that you social distance. EPPJ JV vs. Plainview JV 11:15 a.m. in JH Gym EPPJ JV vs. West Holt JV 12:30 p.m. in JH Gym EPPJ varsity vs. Plainview varsity 11:15 a.m. in main gym EPPJ varsity vs. West Holt varsity 12:30 p.m. in main gym
One Act Practice: Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Juniors will clean up after Monday’s volleyball games.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Menu: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Friday: Calzone Tri-Pattie Jell-O Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Pope John Eucharistic celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
High school students are asked to sign up in the office before noon next Wednesday (September 30th) for pizza for Homecoming festivities next Friday night. *This is for the student body only in grades 9-12. * October calendar items due in the office by noon on Monday, September 28th.
Good Luck to our varsity volleyball team traveling to Nebraska Christian for a double tri. Team will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Spectators are recommended to wear face coverings, stay at a safe distance of 3-6 feet, sit with their family and not to greet players after game. 5:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Nebr. Christian 6:30 p.m. EPPJ vs. Riverside
One Act Practice: Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Menu: Spaghetti & Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Thursday: Hot Dog w/ WG Bun Baked Fries Green Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ St. Boniface Eucharistic celebration at 8:15 this morning in the St. Boniface Church.
Financial Aid Night for senior parents this evening at 6:00 in our library.
October calendar items due in the office by noon on Monday, September 28th.
Volleyball team will be dismissed at 2:50 Thursday afternoon.
JV football game with Laurel-Concord-Coleridge scheduled for next Monday has been cancelled.
One Act Practice: Wednesday (9-23) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Menu: Cornbread Sausage Baked Beans Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad
Wednesday: Spaghetti & Meatsauce Corn Cinnamon Roll Fruit Milk OR Chef Salad __________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Max B. who is celebrating his birthday today.
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team on their 2nd place finish at the Riverside Tournament on Saturday.
Congratulations to our JH volleyball teams on their wins over Central Valley yesterday.
Volleyball team will be dismissed at 2:50 Thursday afternoon.
Wolfpack Dance Team is selling t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, hoodie and ¼ zip jackets. Please see order form in the office. Turn forms in at the office. Deadline is today and payment must accompany order.
Reminder to students—all textbooks are required to be covered. If you did not receive a book cover at the beginning of the school year, please come to the office for one.
One Act Practice: Tuesday (9-22) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-23) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (9-30) 6:30 p.m.