Nancy Tomjack • September 5, 2025

Today: Cardinal Pride Day. Cross Country (JH/HS) at Boone Central – 10 am. Football at Burwell – 7 pm (Bus leaves at 4:10 pm).

 

Today marks the end of the first 3 full weeks of school. We will do the first grade eligibility check on Monday morning, September 8. If a student has a failing grade in one class only, that student will be given an ineligibility warning notice, and he or she will have one week to improve the grade in that class to a passing grade. If the grade is not improved before the next Monday, that student will become ineligible at that time. If a student is failing two or more classes on Monday, the student becomes ineligible effective immediately. Students become eligible again as soon as all of the grades are passing.

On that note, Seniors who have an early out will lose that privilege immediately if they are failing even one class. If a senior with an early out is failing a class, he or she will not be released for early out, but instead will report to an independent study in Room 209 for 8th period.

 

Students are reminded that their charger does not fit into their computer case, so please do not try to stuff it in with your chromebook. Madi said that some of the hinge issues we're having are due to chargers bending the outside of the chromebooks and she thinks this is due to chargers being stuffed into the cases.

 

No JH Band today, but there will be high school Band.

 

Mr. Bulau’s first period class, please report to Mrs. Spader’s room this morning (bring something to work on).

Mr. Bulau’s 3rd period class will report to the Commons today (bring something to work on).

 

Saturday, September 6th: Volleyball at Hartington-Newcastle Quad. – 10:00 a.m. (bus leaves at 8:10 am).

 

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital will hold Scrubs Camp at Northeast Community College on October 1 for any students grades 9 - 12 who are interested in learning more about careers in health care. If you are interested in attending, stop by Mrs. Atkeson's office and pick up a brochure and a permission form from the table outside her office. Permission forms need to be signed by your parents and returned to school no later than September 12.

 

Monday, September 8th: JV Football at Crofton – 5:30 pm (bus leaves at 2:45 pm), players will be dismissed at 2:30 pm.

 

Tuesday, September 9th: Softball (JV/V) at Boone Central – 5/6:30 pm (players are dismissed at 1:30 p.m.). JH Football Scrimmage at SMH at 4:00 p.m. with Ainsworth. Volleyball (B/A) at SMH with CWC – 6/7 p.m.

 

Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 9 are Mrs. Schmeichel and Mrs. Schaecher.

Concessions for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 9th is Mrs. Spader and the 11th grade.

 

Wednesday, September 10th: All School Mass at 8:10 am in the high school gym. Bus Drill – 10 am

  

Today’s Lunch                    Monday’s Lunch     

Orange Chicken                     Sloppy Joe on WG Bun

Brown Rice                            Smiles

Broccoli                                  Green Beans

Dinner Roll                            Cookie

  Fruit                        Fruit

Friday, November 13, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 13, 2026
Today: Cardinal Pride Day. Early College Career Exploration Day at NECC for 10 th & 11 th grade. (bus will leave St. Mary’s at 9:10 am and return at 11:40 am). NDE External Team visit 9am to 4 pm. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : NONE Student Council will be sponsoring a Food Drive starting November 16 through the 20 th . Bring non-perishable foods to Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Monday, November 16 th : Start of Winter sports practice. JH Boys Wrestling at Randolph – 4:30 pm. Tuesday, November 17 th : NVC Play Production at Pope John – 8 am. JH Boys Wrestling at EPPJ – 2 pm. Wednesday, November 18 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Play Production workshop in Greeley. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Pizza Corn Dogs Bread Stick Mac ‘n’ Cheese Green Beans Green Beans Fruit Fruit

Thursday, November 12, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 12, 2026
Today: NDE External Team visit – 1 to 4 pm . JH Boys Wrestling at Plainview Tri. - 5 pm. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : None Friday, November 13 th : Cardinal Pride Day. Early College Career Exploration Day at NECC for 10 th & 11 th grade. (bus will leave St. Mary’s at 9:10 am). NDE External Team visit 8am to 4 pm. Student Council will be sponsoring a Food Drive starting November 16 through the 20 th . Bring non-perishable foods to Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Monday, November 16 th : Start of Winter sports practice. JH Boys Wrestling at Randolph – 4:30 pm. Tuesday, November 17 th : NVC Play Production at Pope John – 8 am. JH Boys Wrestling at EPPJ – 2 pm. Wednesday, November 18 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Play Production workshop in Greeley. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Chicken Sandwich Pizza Tater Tots Bread Stick Broccoli Green Beans Fruit Fruit

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 11, 2026
Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. Veteran’s Day Program at OHS – 10:30 am. (we will be walking over at 10:15 am). Rosary at church at 2:25 pm. High School Band needs to be at OHS at 9:30 am – the bus will pick you up at 9:20 am. Books Due Today: Wes Drueke Brooklyn Nolan Overdue books/fines : Hunter Kelly—overdue book—10¢ Aislynn Hoffman—outstanding fine—10¢ **Outstanding fines need to be paid by today to avoid a demerit. Students – please have the front of your lockers cleaned off by Thursday morning. Thursday, November 12 th : NDE External Team visit – 1 to 4 pm . JH Boys Wrestling at Plainview Tri. - 5 pm. Friday, November 13 th : Cardinal Pride Day. Early College Career Exploration Day at NECC for 10 th & 11 th grade. (bus will leave St. Mary’s at 9:10 am). NDE External Team visit 8am to 4 pm. Student Council will be sponsoring a Food Drive starting November 16 through the 20 th . Bring non-perishable foods to Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch French Toast Chicken Sandwich Omelet Tater Tots Sausage Broccoli Fruit Fruit

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 10, 2026
Congratulations to Pyper Ickes on being named to the NEB Preps Live Class D2 State Volleyball All-Tournament Team Students – please have the front of your lockers cleaned off by Thursday morning. Wednesday, November 11 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Veteran’s Day Program at OHS – 10:30 am. (bring a coat , we will be walking over). Rosary at church at 2:25 pm. On Wednesday, November 11, the high school band will be going over to the OHS at 9:30 am to get set up for the Veteran’s Day Program. Thursday, November 12 th : JH Boys Wrestling at Plainview Tri. - 5 pm. Student Council will be sponsoring a Food Drive starting November 16 through the 20 th . Bring non-perishable foods to Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Irish Nacho’s French Toast Corn Omelet Cookie Sausage/ Fruit Fruit

Monday, November 9, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 9, 2026
Congratulations to the Volleyball team and Coaches for being the State D2 Third place Team. Congratulations to Pyper Ickes on being named to the NEBPrepsLive Class D2 State Volleyball All-Tournament Team Today: No HS or JH Band (HS Band will meet in the Commons). Books Due Today: Stryker Sladek Hunter Kelly Mattie Olsen Colby Shoemaker Lily Bulau Olivia Bauer Overdue books/fines : Brinson Wecker—outstanding fine—30¢ Aislynn Hoffman—outstanding fine—10¢ **Outstanding fines need to be paid by Wednesday to avoid a demerit. Students, please clean off the front of your lockers before Thursday. Wednesday, November 11 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Veteran’s Day Program at OHS – 10:30 am. (bring a coat , we will be walking over). Rosary at church at 2:25 pm. On Wednesday, November 11, the high school band will be going over to the OHS at 9:30 am to get set up for the Veteran’s Day Program. Thursday, November 12 th : JH Boys Wrestling at Plainview Tri. - 5 pm. Student Council will be sponsoring a Food Drive starting November 16 through the 20 th . Bring non-perishable foods to Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Goulash Irish Nacho’s Garlic Bread Corn Peas Cookie Fruit Fruit

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 4, 2026
Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. 2:23 (when bell rings) students report to Homeroom. 2:25 pm – Pep Rally/Send-off for Volleyball team. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Brinson Wecker—outstanding fine—30¢ Aislynn Hoffman—outstanding fine—10¢ There was a book signed out yesterday--My Friend the Enemy. I cannot read the name of who signed it out. Please let Mrs. Schneider know who has it. When you sign out a book, make sure your name and the barcode is legible. Football players – Remember to take your outside head posters from the Commons home today. There may be something going on in the Commons this week-end and we do not want something to happen to them. Thursday, November 5 th : No School. State Volleyball Tournament in Lincoln – St. Mary’s will play Sandhills-Thedford at 9 am at Pinnacle Bank Arena on the North Court. Friday, November 6 th : No School – Fall Break. State Volleyball at Lincoln Wednesday, November 11 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Veteran’s Day Program at OHS – 11 am. Rosary at church at 2:25 pm. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Goulash Mashed Potatoes Garlic Bread Peas Peas Fruit Fruit

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 3, 2026
Today: Election Day. Books Due Today: Kinsley Berg Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—30¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—30¢ Aislynn Hoffman—overdue book—10¢ Wednesday, November 4 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. 2:23 (when bell rings) students report to Homeroom. 2:25 pm – Pep Rally/Send-off for Volleyball team. Thursday, November 5 th : No School. State Volleyball Tournament in Lincoln – St. Mary’s will play Sandhills-Thedford at 9 am at Pinnacle Bank Arena on the North Court. Friday, November 6 th : No School – Fall Break. State Volleyball at Lincoln. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Crispito w/sauce Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Spanish Rice Mashed Potatoes Refried Beans Peas Fruit Fruit

Monday, November 2, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • November 2, 2026
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for defeating South Platte to become the D2 District Champions and punching their ticket to the D2 State Volleyball Tournament. Today: JH Band Festival in Ainsworth – All day. No HS Band (meet in the Commons). Books Due Today: Aislynn Hoffman Aubrie Petersen Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—20¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—20¢ Wednesday, November 4 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. Thursday, November 5 th : No School. State Volleyball Tournament in Lincoln – St. Mary’s will play Sandhills-Thedford at 9 am at Pinnacle Bank Arena on the North Court. Friday, November 6 th : No School – Fall Break. State Volleyball at Lincoln. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Pulled Pork Crispito w/sauce Smiles Spanish Rice Broccoli Refried Beans Fruit Fruit

Friday, October 30, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • October 30, 2026
Happy 50 th Birthday to Coach Johnson! Today: Cardinal Pride Day Due to OHS running an early dismissal schedule today, students will not be going over for classes HS Band will meet in the Commons 3 rd period. Seniors will be setting up for the Parish Auction at the Community Center at 8:30 am. St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Lawerence to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. (report to your 6 th period class, get your assignment and wait to be dismissed). Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines: Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—10¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—10¢ The following people still need to sign up to help at the auction: 8th grade Wes Drueke Emery Lihs Charli Eby 11 th Grade Anston Vogt Alyxandria Lyons Reminder: JH students , you need to have your computers in their cases when you are walking around between classes. Saturday, October 31 st : District Volleyball at St. Mary’s – St. Mary’s will [lay South Platte at 2 pm. Ticket takers for the District Volleyball game on Saturday, October 31 are Ms. Homolka and Mrs. Boyle. Today is the last day for short. Sunday, November 1 st : Parish Auction at the Community Center. Monday, November 2 nd : JH Band Festival in Ainsworth – All day. No HS Band (meet in the Commons). Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Pulled Pork Smiles Broccoli Frui

Thursday, October 29, 2026

By Nancy Tomjack • October 29, 2026
Today: Volleyball & Football Pep Rally at 3:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Books Due Today: Brinson Wecker Bethany Wecker Cherish Williamson Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ The following people still need to sign up to help at the auction: 8th grade Wes Drueke Emery Lihs Charli Eby Anston Vogt 11 th Grade Alyxandria Lyons Reminder: JH students , you need to have your computers in their cases when you are walking around between classes. Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween dress up day on Fri. the 30th. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Students need to wear their costume through 3rd period so that judges can see them. On Fri. the 30th rolls will be available at NO COST to the student body. Come early to grab your "extra breakfast". Friday, October 30 th : Cardinal Pride Day . Seniors will be setting up for the Parish Auction at the Community Center . St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Lawerence to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. Saturday, October 31 st : District Volleyball at St. Mary’s – St. Mary’s will [lay South Platte at 2 pm. **Reminder: Shorts are not allowed fro m November 1 through the first day of Spring. Friday is the last day for shorts. Sunday, November 1 st : Parish Auction at the Community Center. Monday, November 2 nd : JH Band Festival in Ainsworth – All day. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Hot Dog on WG Bun Cook’s Choice Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit