Nancy Tomjack • October 9, 2025
Today: ASVAB testing for juniors – 9 a.m. Cross Country at O’Neill – 4:30 pm. Volleyball at N-V Tri. – 5 pm. (bus leaves at 3:40 pm). Verdigre would like our fans to wear pink to the games as they will be showing their support for all those dealing with cancer that evening.
Books Due:
Crue Ickes Aubrie Petersen
Dane Asche Bethany Leisy
Lauren Winkelbauer
Overdue books/fines :
Cameron Cole—outstanding fine—10¢
Wes Drueke— outstanding fine —10¢
Wyatt Drueke— outstanding fine —10¢
Charli Eby— outstanding fine —10¢
Knox Ogden—overdue book—20¢
Rostin Woodward—overdue book—20¢
Parker Krugman— outstanding fine —10¢
Kolt Sibbel— outstanding fine —10¢
Friday, October 10th: Cardinal Pride Day. College Fair at OHS 9:45 – 10:30 am. Softball District Finals at Bishop Neumann. Football at North Central – 3 pm (bus leaves at 12:20 pm).
Just a quick reminder that Friday, October 10 is Fall Break for students and faculty, at NECC and no classes are officially scheduled for that day.
Saturday, October 11th: Volleyball (A) at Anselmo-Merna 10 am (bus leaves at 7 am). JH Volleyball at Riverside – 9 am (bus leaves at 8:15 am). Cross Country at Papillion-LaVista South.
Sunday, October 12th: JH/HS Band Concert – 2:00 pm.
A representative from Nebraska Wesleyan University will be here on Monday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with this rep, please let Mrs. Atkeson know.
Monday, October 13th: JH Boys Football at Boyd County – 4 pm (bus leaves at 2:15 pm). JH Volleyball at SMH with No. Central – 6 pm
Ticket takers for the JH Volleyball game on Monday, October 13 is Mrs. Berg.
Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch
Chicken Nuggets Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smiles Au Gratin Potatoes
Corn Green Beans
Dinner Roll Fruit
Fruit
Books Due: Halle Boettcher Overdue books/fines : Cameron Cole—outstanding fine—10¢ Karley Cole—outstanding fine—10¢ Matti Olsen—outstanding fine—10¢ Anston Vogt—overdue book—20¢ Wes Drueke—overdue book—10¢ Wyatt Drueke—overdue book—10¢ Charli Eby—overdue book—10¢ Knox Ogden—overdue book—10¢ Rostin Woodward—overdue book—10¢ Parker Krugman—overdue book—10¢ Kolt Sibbel—overdue book—10¢ Thursday, October 9 th : ASVAB testing for juniors – 9 a.m. Cross Country at O’Neill – 4:30 pm. Volleyball at N-V Tri. – 5 pm. (Verdigre would like our fans to wear pink to the games as they will be showing their support for all those dealing with cancer that evening. Friday, October 10 th : Cardinal Pride Day. College Fair at OHS 9:45 – 10:30 am. Football at North Central – 3 pm (bus leaves at 12:20 pm). Saturday, October 11 th : Volleyball (A) at Anselmo-Merna 10 am (bus leaves at 7 am). JH Volleyball at Riverside – 9 am (bus leaves at 8:15 am). Cross Country at Papillion-LaVista South. Sunday, October 12 th : JH/HS Band Concert – 2:00 pm. A representative from Nebraska Wesleyan University will be here on Monday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with this rep, please let Mrs. Atkeson know. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Sloppy Joe on a Bun Chicken Nuggets Sun Chips Smiles Baked Beans Corn Fruit Dinner Roll Fruit
Today: Year Anniversary of the Parish Center Explosion. All School Mass – 8:10 am. Softball Sub-Districts at Fort Calhoun. Volleyball at SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Parent’s Night. Girls Golf Sub-Districts. Books Due: Wes Drueke Wyatt Drueke Charli Eby Parker Krugman Knox Ogden Kolt Sibbel Rostin Woodward Overdue books/fines : Cameron Cole—outstanding fine—10¢ Anston Vogt—overdue book—10¢ Karley Cole—overdue book—10¢ Matti Olsen—overdue book—10¢ Ticket takers for the Volleyball games tonight are Mrs. Fuhrer and Mrs. Schneider. Concessions will be Mrs. Berg and the 9 th grade. Thursday, October 9 th : ASVAB testing for juniors – 9 a.m. Cross Country at O’Neill – 4:30 pm. Volleyball at N-V Tri. – 5 pm. (Verdigre would like our fans to wear pink to the games as they will be showing their support for all those dealing with cancer that evening. Friday, October 10 th : Cardinal Pride Day. College Fair at OHS 9:45 – 10:30 am. Football at North Central – 3 pm (bus leaves at 12:20 pm). A representative from Nebraska Wesleyan University will be here on Monday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with this rep, please let Mrs. Atkeson know. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Avera St. Anthony’s Sloppy Joe on a Bun Cook-out Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit
Congratulations to the Football team for their win over EPPJ Friday afternoon. Congratulations to the Homecoming Royalty: King – Thiago A., Queen – Ramsee H., Prince – Gage Hedstrom, Princess – Emerson M., Junior Attendances – Bethany L. and Ben P., Sophomore Attendances – Olivia B. and Kyle Z., Freshman Attendances – Tatum I. and Conner B. Today: No HS or JH Band. Softball Sub-Districts has been postponed to Tuesday, October 7. NECC Honor Band in Norfolk. JH Volleyball at SMH with Santee (A/B) – 3:30 pm.(players are dismissed at 2:30 pm – use the boys locker room). JH Football at SMH w/N-O at the practice field – 3:30 (players dismissed at 2:10 pm) – JV Football boys need to be dismissed at 2:45 pm to dress and work the JH game the first half. High School girls dismissed at 3 pm (to work the JH volleyball game) and Varsity Football boys dismissed at 3 pm to work second half of JH gams and JV Football with N-O at 5 pm. Books Due: Mallory Berg Karley Cole Megan Gleason Matti Olsen Anston Vogt Evan Cole Xzavier Parks Ava Shald Overdue books/fines : Cameron Cole—overdue book—10¢ Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Fine must be paid today or demerit is issued. Tuesday, October 7 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Softball Sub-Districts at Fort Calhoun. Volleyball at SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Volleyball Parent’s Night. Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, Oct. 7 are Mrs. Fuhrer and Mrs. Schneider. Concessions will be Mrs. Berg and the 9 th grade. Thursday, October 9 th : ASVAB testing for juniors – 9 a.m. Cross Country at O’Neill – 4:30 pm. Volleyball at N-V Tri. – 5 pm. A representative from Nebraska Wesleyan University will be here on Monday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with this rep, please let Mrs. Atkeson know. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Mini Corn Dogs Avera St. Anthony’s Mac ‘N’ Cheese Cook-out California Blend Fruit
Today: Homecoming Week – Dress Day “First Letter Day”. Girls Golf at Ponca – 10 am. Beach Volleyball Tournament for high school at 1 pm in gym. Cross Country at Atkinson – 4 pm (runners dismissed at 2 pm). Softball at Valentine against Chadron – 5 pm (players dismissed at 1:15 pm). Volleyball (A) at Creighton Tri. – 5:30 pm (bus leaves at 4:30 pm). Books Due: Brooklyn Nolan Laura Otte Emersyn Wohlert Cameron Cole Lily Bulau Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—overdue book—50¢ Please get this fine paid today. Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Homecoming Dance Sign-in Date sheet is at the Office. Remember, if you are bring a date from a different school, you need to sign them in . Freshman – you need to stay after the Homecoming dance to clean up. HS choir will sing for the Communion Service on Friday – be there by 7:50 am in the high school gym. Friday, October 3 rd : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Jerseys/Cardinal Pride”. All School Communion Service in the high school gym – 8:10 am. Pep Rally – 10:30 am. 11:30 am dismissal. Football game at SMH with EPPJ at 2:30 pm. Homecoming Dane 8 – 11 pm. Ticket takers for the Football game on Friday, Oct. 3 are Mr. Bulau and Mrs. Peter, and Concessions is Mrs. Chohon and Mr. Domayer with the 7 th & 8 th grade. Chaperones for the Homecoming Dance are Mr. Domayer, Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Otte. Monday, October 6 th : No HS or JH Band. Softball Sub-Districts at Fort Calhoun. JH Volleyball at SMH with Santee (A/B) – 3:30 pm. JH Football at SMH w/Santee at the practice field – 5 pm. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Popcorn Chicken No Hot Lunch Smiles Early Dismissal Corn Dinner Roll Fruit
Today: Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Color War Day”. “Heart of a Child” presentation at the Community Center for grades 7-12 at 1:30 pm. Scrubs Camp at NECC. Books Due: Robert Shoemaker Olivia Bauer Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—overdue book—50¢ *If this is not taken care of today, (renewed, paid, or both) a demerit will be issued. Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Homecoming Dance Sign-in Date sheet is at the Office. Remember, if you are bring a date from a different school, you need to sign them in . Thursday, October 2 nd : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “First Letter Day”. Girls Golf at Ponca – 10 am. Beach Volleyball Tournament for high school at 1 pm in gym. Cross Country at Atkinson – 4 pm (runners dismissed at 2 pm). Softball at Valentine against Chadron – 5 pm (players dismissed at 1:15 pm). Volleyball (A) at Creighton Tri. – 5:30 pm (bus leaves at 4:30 pm). Friday, October 3 rd : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Jerseys/Cardinal Pride”. All School Communion Service in the high school gym – 8:10 am. Pep Rally – 10:30 am. 11:30 am dismissal. Football game at SMH with EPPJ at 2:30 pm. Homecoming Dane 8 – 11 pm. Ticket takers for the Football game on Friday, Oct. 3 are Mr. Bulau and Mrs. Peter, and Concessions is Mrs. Chohon and Mr. Domayer with the 7 th & 8 th grade. Chaperones for the Homecoming Dance are Mr. Domayer, Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Otte. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Beef Patty w/Bun Popcorn Chicken Sun Chips Smiles Baked Beans Corn Fruit Dinner Roll Fruit
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their wins over N-O and Stuart last night. Today: Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Let’s go to the Beach”. Softball (JV/V) at So. Sioux City – 5/6:30 pm (players will be dismissed at 1:15 pm). Books Due: Robert Shoemaker Olivia Bauer Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—overdue book—40¢ Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Note: Once a fine reaches 50¢ or is 5 days old, a demerit is issued. Wednesday, October 1 st : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Color War Day”. “Heart of a Child” presentation at the Community Center for grades 7-12 at 1:30 pm. Scrubs Camp at NECC. Homecoming Dance Sign-in Date sheet is at the Office. If you are bring a date from a different school, you need to sign them in. Thursday, October 2 nd : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “First Letter Day”. Girls Golf at Ponca – 10 am. Beach Volleyball Tournament for high school at 1 pm in gym. Cross Country at Atkinson – 4 pm (runners dismissed at 2 pm). Softball at Valentine against Chadron – 5 pm (players dismissed at 1:15 pm). Volleyball (A) at Creighton Tri. – 5:30 pm (bus leaves at 4:30 pm). Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch McRib Sandwich Beef Patty w/Bun Mac ‘N’ Cheese Sun Chips California Blend Baked Beans Fruit Fruit
Congratulations to the Homecoming Royalty: King – Thiago Argentina, Queen – Ramsee Hofer, Prince – Gage Hedstrom and Princess – Emerson Mlnarik. Congratulations to the Football team for their win over Ainsworth Friday night. Congratulations to the Softball team for their wins over Pierce and Boone Central on Saturday. Today: Homecoming Week – Dress Day “I have nowhere to wear this”. Sidewalk Chalk with Cardinal Buddies in the Grade School at 2:30 pm. Cross Country at UNK. Girls Golf in O’Neill – 4:15 pm. JV Football at Creighton – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:50 pm). Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5 pm. No School or Band at OHS today. There will be a representative from Wayne State College here today at 10:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with the representative, please see Mrs. Atkeson. Books Due: NONE Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—overdue book—30¢ Colby Shoemaker—overdue book—10¢ Ticket takers for the Volleyball Tri. tonight are Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Bertschinger, and Concessions is Mrs. Schaecher and the 12 th grade. Tuesday, September 30 th : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Let’s go to the Beach”. Softball (JV/V) at So. Sioux City – 5/6:30 pm (players will be dismissed at 1:15 pm). Trip to Kearney to see stage performance – meet in the Commons at 6:20 a.m . ( bus leaves at 6:30 am) – (8 th gr., 9 th gr. & One Act participants will be attending) – should be back between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 1 st : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Color War Day”. “Heart of a Child” presentation at the Community Center for grades 7-12 at 1:30 pm. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Chicken Patty on Bun McRib Sandwich French Fries Mac ‘N’ Cheese Green Beans California Blend Fruit Fruit
Congratulations to the Softball team for their win over Highway 91 last night. Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their win over Randolph last night. Congratulations to the Girls Golf team for placing 5 th at the Wayne Meet yesterday. Today: Cardinal Pride Day. 8 th pd – make posters for Homecoming in Grade School Gym. Football at Ainsworth – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4:10 pm). Books Due: Colby Shoemaker Ben Pongratz Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—overdue book—30¢ Chris Koehlmoos—overdue book—10¢ *T he link will be closed today. Saturday, September 27 th : Softball at West Point GACC – 10:00 a.m. HOCO Kickoff and Coronation will be Sunday September 28th at the O'Neill Public Football Field. At 5:30 the Booster Club will start serving the meal. Cornhole will be available to play. At 6:30, we will have class games, cheers, a dance and coronation to round out the evening. Come and help kick off HOCO week! There will be a representative from Wayne State College here on Monday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with the representative, please see Mrs. Atkeson. Monday, September 29 th : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “I have nowhere to wear this”. Sidewalk Chalk with Cardinal Buddies in the Grade School at 2:30 pm. Cross Country at UNK – 4 pm. Girls Golf in O’Neill – 4:15 pm. JV Football at Creighton – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:50 pm). Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Ticket takers for the Volleyball Tri. on Monday, October 29 th , is Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Bertschinger, and Concessions is Mrs. Schaecher and the 12 th grade. Tuesday, September 30 th : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “Let’s go to the Beach”. Softball (JV/V) at So. Sioux City – 5/6:30 pm (players will be dismissed at 1:30 pm). Trip to Kearney to see stage performance – meet in the Commons at 6:40 a.m. – bus leaves at 6:50 a.m. (8 th gr., 9 th gr. & One Act participants will be attending) – should be back between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Chicken Fajita; s w/fixings Chicken Patty on Bun Broccoli French Fries Spanish Rice Green Beans Cookie Fruit Fruit
Today: Girls Golf at Wayne – 9 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with Hwy 91 – 5/6:30 pm. Volleyball at SMH with Randolph – 5:30/7 pm. Books Due: Crue Ickes Hunter Kelly Aubrie Petersen Bethany Leisy Chris Koehlmoos Overdue books/fines : John Mlnarik—overdue book—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—20¢ Evan Cole—outstanding fine—20¢ *T he link will be closed today and possibly tomorrow. Ticket takers for the Volleyball game tonight are Mrs. Willis and Mrs. Spader. Concessions for the Volleyball game tonight is Mrs. Reynolds and the 11 th Grade. Writer’s Club Friday morning September 26 th at 7:30 am in Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Friday, September 26 th : Cardinal Pride Day. 8 th pd – make posters for Homecoming in Grade School Gym. Football at Ainsworth – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4:10 pm). Saturday, September 27 th : Softball at West Point GACC – 10:00 a.m. HOCO Kickoff and Coronation will be Sunday September 28th at the O'Neill Public Football Field. At 5:30 the Booster Club will start serving the meal. Cornhole will be available to play. At 6:30, we will have class games, cheers, a dance and coronation to round out the evening. Come and help kick off HOCO week! There will be a representative from Wayne State College here on Monday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with the representative, please see Mrs. Atkeson. Monday, September 29 th : Homecoming Week – Dress Day “I have nowhere to wear this”. Sidewalk Chalk with Cardinal Buddies in the Grade School at 2:30 pm. Cross Country at UNK – 4 pm. Girls Golf in O’Neill – 4:15 pm. JV Football at Creighton – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:50 pm). Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Ticket takers for the Volleyball Tri. on Monday, October 29 th , is Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Bertschinger, and Concessions is Mrs. Schaecher and the 12 th grade. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch French Toast Chicken Fajita; s w/fixings Tri Tater Broccoli Cheese Omelet Spanish Rice Yogurt & Fruit Cookie &
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their wins over North Central and Boyd County last night. Today: All School Mass in high school gym – 8:10 am. Books Due: John Mlnarik Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—overdue book—10¢ Madden Sladek—overdue book—10¢ Charli Eby—outstanding fine—20¢ Evan Cole—outstanding fine—20¢ Knox Ogden—outstanding fine—10¢ Wyatt Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ No High school or JH Band today. ** Depending on the weather – the link will be closed today and tomorrow . Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Thursday, September 25 are Mrs. Willis and Mrs. Spader. Concessions for the Volleyball game on Thurs., September 25 is Mrs. Reynolds and the 11 th Grade. Thursday, September 25 th : Girls Golf at Wayne – 9 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with Hwy 91 – 5/6:30 pm. Volleyball at SMH with Randolph – 5:30/7 pm. Writer’s Club Friday morning September 26 th at 7:30 am in Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Friday, September 26 th : Cardinal Pride Day. 8 th pd – make posters for Homecoming in Grade School Gym. Football at Ainsworth – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4:10 pm). Saturday, September 27 th : Softball at West Point GACC – 10:00 a.m. HOCO Kickoff and Coronation will be Sunday September 28th at the O'Neill Public Football Field. At 5:30 the Booster Club will start serving the meal. Cornhole will be available to play. At 6:30, we will have class games, cheers, a dance and coronation to round out the evening. Come and help kick off HOCO week! There will be a representative from Wayne State College here on Monday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. Seniors who would like to visit with the representative, please see Mrs. Atkeson. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Chicken Strips French Toast Mashed Potatoes Tri Tater Green Beans Cheese Omelet Dinner Roll Yogurt Fruit Fruit Duties: Lunchroom duty this week – Mr. Allen/Mrs. Bauer. Office Duty: Mrs. Schmeichel.