Nancy Tomjack • December 18, 2025

Today:  Cardinal Pride Day. Semester Finals at 8:10 am. Noon dismissal. Teacher Inservice 1 – 4 pm.

 

Books Due:

Parker Krugman

Cherish Williamson

 

Overdue books/fines :

Terrick Shield—overdue book—10¢

Anston Vogt—overdue book—10¢

Mattie Olsen—overdue book—10¢

 

These fines need to be paid before you leave for break!

 

Ticket takers for the Basketball game on Friday, December 19 are Mrs. Spader and Mrs. Schmeichel. Concessions is Mrs. Chohon and the 10th grade.

 

Friday, December 19thSemester Finals beginning at 8:10 am. Noon Dismissal. Basketball at SMH with North Central (JVB/VG/VB) –4:45/ 6::15/8 pm.

 

During half-time of the basketball games on Friday, there will be a Stuffed Animal, Gloves or Sock Toss onto the gyn floor. All donations will go to one of the following – Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bright Horizon’s, Toys for Tots or Local Law Enforcement. If you are unable to come, donations may be left at St. Mary’s Grade or High School.

 

Monday, December 22ndChristmas Break – No School. Basketball at Wynot (JVB/VG/VB) – 4:30/6/7:30 pm. (Bus leaves at 1:30 pm).

 

Wednesday, December 24th through Sunday, December 28th – NSAA Gym Moratorium. No one can be in the high school or grade school gym or the Wrestling room during this time. 

 

Monday, December 29thElkhorn Valley VG/VB Basketball Tournament – SMH girls will play Norfolk Catholic at 2:00 pm, and SMH boys will also play Norfolk Catholic at 3:30 pm. Bus leaves at 12:10 pm.

 

Tuesday, December 30thElkhorn Valley VG/VB Basketball Tournament – TBA.

 

Tuesday, January 6thSchool will resume at 8 am.

 

 Today’s Lunch                   Friday’s Lunch

No Hot Lunch                       No Hot Lunch

Noon Dismissal                     Noon Dismissal

By Nancy Tomjack April 1, 2026
Today: 8:10 am Passion Play. Northeast Scholastic Contest in Norfolk. We will run the Mass Schedule this morning and the Regula Schedule in the afternoon. 7 pm Passion Play. Students are reminded that the middle of the street is not a crosswalk. We have had numerous complaints about students walking out in front of cars, not checking to see if there is any traffic coming. Please look before you cross. Thank you Thursday, April 2 nd : Holy Thursday – No School St. Mary’s. Friday, April 3 rd : Good Friday – No School St. Mary’s. 3 pm Passion Play Monday, April 6 th : No School. Tuesday, April 7 th : Sandhills High School Track Invite – 10 am. Bus leaves at 7:45 am. Wednesday, April 8 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary in church – 2:25 pm Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tomato Soup Peas Yogurt Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack March 31, 2026
Today: BG JV/V dual with Wayne at O’Neill at 4:00 pm. Boys dismissed at 2:45. HS Track at Hartington at 12:30 pm. Students will be dismissed at 9:30 am. Bus leaves at 9:40 am. Books Due Today: Camryn Cole Mallory Berg Ramsee Hofer Overdue books/fines : NONE Wednesday, April 1 st : 8:10 am Passion Play. Northeast Scholastic Contest in Norfolk. Bus will leave at 6:30 am. 7 pm Passion Play. Thursday, April 2 nd : Holy Thursday – No School St. Mary’s. Friday, April 3 rd : Good Friday – No School St. Mary’s. 3 pm Passion Play Monday, April 6 th : No School. Tuesday, April 7 th : Sandhills High School Track Invite – 10 am. Bus leaves at 7:45 am. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Hotdog on a bun Cook’s Choice Sun chips Veggies Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 31, 2026
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By Nancy Tomjack March 30, 2026
Congratulations to the Speech team 3rd Place as a Team at State Alex Otte: 5th Place in Informative Speaking Ben Pongratz & Alex Otte: 4th Place in Duet Acting Anna Otte: 4th Place in Poetry Ben Pongratz: STATE CHAMPION in Informative Speaking Lauren Winkelbauer: STATE CHAMPION in Persuasive Speaking Books Due Today: Chris Koehlmoos Kolt Sibbel Overdue books/fines : NONE JH Golf – will practice today from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the golf course. Tuesday, March 31 st : BG JV/V dual with Wayne at O’Neill at 4:00 pm. Boys dismissed at 2:45. HS Track at Hartington at 12:30 pm. Bus leaves at 9:40 am. Wednesday, April 1 st : 8:10 am Passion Play. Northeast Scholastic Contest in Norfolk. Bus will leave at 6:30 am. 7 pm Passion Play. Thursday, April 2 nd : Holy Thursday – No School St. Mary’s. Friday, April 3 rd : Good Friday – No School St. Mary’s. 3 pm Passion Play Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Hotdog on a bun Mashed Potatoes Sun chips Corn Veggies Fruit Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026 Friday, March 27 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Exposition at church 2:25 pm. No School at OHS. Speech team will have a state send-off at 10:05 am and then will leave at 1 pm for State Speech in Kearney. Books Due Today: Chris Koehlmoos Overdue Books and Fines: NONE!! Saturday, March 28 th : State Speech in Kearney with first round beginning at 8:30 am. Sunday, March 29 th : For any incoming 9-12 girls interested in playing Irish SB (formerly NCN), there is a parent’s meeting at OHS in Coach Alex Price’s room 206 at 5:00 pm. Tuesday, March 31 st : BG JV/V dual with Wayne at O’Neill at 4:00 pm. Boys dismissed at 2:45. HS Track at Hartington at 12:30 pm. Bus leaves at 9:40 am. Wednesday, April 1 st : Northeast Scholastic Contest in Norfolk. Bus will leave at 6:30 am. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Cheese Pizza Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Chips Mashed Potatoes Veggies Corn Fruit Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026 Congratulations to Gracie Williamson and Alex Otte for their induction into Marian Honor Society. Thursday, March 26 th : Spring Sports/Activity pictures starting at 8:30 am in the high school gym. Friday, March 27 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Exposition at church 2:25 pm. No School at OHS. Speech team will have a state send-off at 10:05 am and then will leave at 1 pm for State Speech in Kearney. Saturday, March 28 th : State Speech in Kearney with first round beginning at 8:30 am. Sunday, March 29 th : For any incoming 9-12 girls interested in playing Irish SB (formerly NCN), there is a parent’s meeting at OHS in Coach Alex Price’s room 206 at 5:00 pm. Tuesday, March 31 st : BG JV/V dual with Wayne at O’Neill at 4:00 pm. Boys dismissed at 2:45. HS Track at Hartington at 12:30 pm. Bus leaves at 9:40 am. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Deli Ham or Turkey Cheese Pizza Chips Chips Veggies Veggies Fruit Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym) (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 25, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Wednesday, March 25 th : Marian Honor Society at church at 8:10 am. (we will run the Regular Schedule). Mrs. Atkeson will dismiss students after Announcements are read to go over for the ceremony. Reconciliation Schedule: Grades 11, 12, 10, and 8 will go today, beginning at 9:30 Books Due Today: Chris Koehlmoos Overdue books/fines : Colby Shoemaker—overdue book—60¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine-10¢ Camryn Cole—outstanding fine—30¢ **If fines are not paid today, students will receive a demerit. Thursday, March 26 th : Spring Sports/Activity pictures starting at 8:30 am in the high school gym. Friday, March 27 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Exposition at church 2:25 pm. No School at OHS. Speech team will have a state send-off at 10:05 am and then will leave at 1 pm for State Speech in Kearney. Saturday, March 28 th : State Speech in Kearney with first round beginning at 8:30 am. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup Deli Ham or Turkey Crackers Chips Cinnamon Roll Veggies Fruit Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Tuesday, March 24 th : is a fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital. Students and teachers may pay $3 to wear jeans. Because of the funeral scheduled for today, we have had to make some changes to the schedule for reconciliation. -Grades 11, 12, 10, and 8 will go on Wednesday morning, beginning at 9:30 Football boys and coaches will be taking a picture with Lane as he signs his letter of intent to Midland today at 2:40 pm in the GS gym. All Marian Honor Society current members and new inductees will practice for the Induction Ceremony today at 3pm. Please meet in the Commons and Mrs. Otte will walk over to the church with you. These are the students who are included: Seniors Samantha Asche – Anna Otte - Lauren Winkelbauer - Aubrey Wohlert - Ramsee Hofer - Gracie Williamson- Juniors Pyper Ickes- - Adyson Peterson- Xzavier Parks-- Eli Banks - Ben Barlow - Ben Pongratz- Drake Berg- Max Berg - Sophomore Alex Otte Books Due: Robert Shoemaker Chris Koehlmoos Overdue books/fines : Colby Shoemaker—overdue book—50¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine-10¢ Kolt Sibbel—outstanding fine—10¢ Camryn Cole—outstanding fine—30¢ ***Students will have until tomorrow to get their fines paid, then it will be a demerit. Wednesday, March 25 th : Marian Honor Society at church at 8:10 am. (we will run the Regular Schedule). Mrs. Atkeson will dismiss students after Announcements are read to go over for the ceremony. Thursday, March 26 th : Spring Sports/Activity pictures starting at 8:30 am in the high school gym. Friday, March 27 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary at church 2:25 pm. No School at OHS. Speech team will have a state send-off at 10:05 am and then will leave at 1 pm for State Speech in Kearney. Saturday, March 28 th : State Speech in Kearney with first round beginning at 8:30 am. Today’s Lunch Wednsday’s Lunch Hamburger on a Bun Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup Veggies Crackers Chips Cinnamon Roll Fruit Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 23, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026 Today: Speech Showcase for the public at 6:00 PM. No Sophomore classes at OHS this morning, but there will be classes in the afternoon. Because of the funeral scheduled on Tuesday, we have had to make some changes to the schedule for reconciliation. -The grade school will go on Monday morning as planned, beginning at 8:15. -Grades 9, 7, and 11 will go on Monday afternoon (in that order), beginning with 6th period. -Grades 12, 10, and 8 will go on Wednesday morning, beginning at 9:30 All Marian Honor Society current members and new inductees will practice for the Induction Ceremony Tuesday at 3pm. Please meet in the Commons and Mrs. Otte will walk over to the church with you. These are the students who are included: Seniors Samantha Asche – Anna Otte - Lauren Winkelbauer - Aubrey Wohlert - Ramsee Hofer - Gracie Williamson- Juniors Pyper Ickes- - Adyson Peterson- Xzavier Parks-- Eli Banks - Ben Barlow - Ben Pongratz- Drake Berg- Max Berg - Sophomore Alex Otte Books Due: Megan Gleason Parker Krugman Xzavier Parks Overdue books/fines : Colby Shoemaker—overdue book—40¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine-10¢ Kolt Sibbel—outstanding fine—10¢ Camryn Cole—outstanding fine—30¢ Tuesday, March 24 th : is a fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital. Students and teachers may pay $3 to wear jeans. Wednesday, March 25 th : Marian Honor Society at church at 8:10 am. (we will run the Regular Schedule). Mrs. Atkeson will dismiss students after Announcements are read. Thursday, March 26 th : Spring Sports/Activity pictures starting at 8:30 am in the high school gym. Friday, March 27 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary at church 2:25 pm. No School at OHS. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Chicken Patty on WG Bun Hamburger on a Bun Smiles Veggies Broccoli Chips Fruit Fruit (due to a funeral lunch will be in the GS gym)
By Nancy Tomjack March 20, 2026
Today: Cardinal Pride Day. District Music Contest. Boys Golf – T-shirt orders need to be in by noon Today! Saturday, March 21 st : Red Carpet Gala. Mass – 4 p.m. Monday, March 23: Speech Showcase for the public at 6:00 PM. Tuesday, March 24 th : 7 – 12 grade confessions (seniors at 8:15 am followed by juniors & sophomores, other classes will be called after thar). Wednesday, March 25 th : Marian Honor Society at church at 8:10 am. (we will run the Regular Schedule). Mrs. Atkeson will dismiss students after Announcements are read. Thursday, March 26 th : Cardinal Pride Day. Spring Sports/Activity pictures starting at 8:30 am in the high school gym. Friday, March 27 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary at church 2:25 pm. No School at OHS. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Fish Sticks Chicken Patty on WG Bun Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smiles Broccoli Broccoli Fruit Fruit