Nancy Tomjack • September 25, 2025

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¢

 

*The 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 11th Grade.

 

Writer’s Club Friday morning September 26th at 7:30 am in Mrs. Schmeichel’s room.

 

Friday, September 26thCardinal Pride Day.  8th pd – make posters for Homecoming in Grade School Gym. Football at Ainsworth – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4:10 pm).

 

Saturday, September 27thSoftball 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 29th: 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 29th, is Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Bertschinger, and Concessions is Mrs. Schaecher and the 12th grade.

 

Today’s Lunch                    Friday’s Lunch       

French Toast                          Chicken Fajita; s w/fixings

Tri Tater                                 Broccoli

Cheese Omelet                       Spanish Rice

Yogurt & Fruit                      Cookie & 

By Jennifer Wallwey October 16, 2025
Today: Volleyball at GICC (A) – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:00), players are dismissed at 2:50 pm. Football at SMH w/N-O – 7 pm. Senior Parent’s Night. Books Due: Brooklyn Nolan Laura Otte Anston Vogt Lily Bulau Emersyn Wohlert Overdue books/fines : Brooks Kelly —overdue book —30¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine —10¢ Chris Koehlmoos—outstanding fine —30¢ Terrick Shields overdue book —10¢ Robert Shoemaker overdue book —10¢ Ticket takers for the Football game tonight are Mrs. Winkelbauer and Mr. Bulau. Concessions is Mrs. Willis and the 9 th grade. Thrivent will be serving burgers and brats at the FB game tonight for a free-will offering with funds to benefit SM Student Council. Come hungry! Friday, October 17 th : Cardinal Pride Day. JH Volleyball at SMH w/Summerland (A/B) – 2 pm, players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. – HS VB girls will be dismissed at 1:35 pm to help with the officiating of the game. Monday, October 20 th : No School – Teacher Inservice at 9 am. NVC 1 st Round Volleyball tournament – St. Mary’s will host 2 games – SMH will play Santee at 5 pm, and Stuart will play Ainsworth at 6:30 pm. Ticket takers for the Monday, October 20 NVC Volleyball games are Mrs. Schmeichel and Mrs. Fuhrer. Concessions is Mrs. Berg and the 10 th grade. No NVC or School passes will be accepted at these games on Monday night. Tuesday, October 21 st : 2 nd Round NVC Volleyball at Niobrara . Picture Retakes in the high school gym around 9:30 am (remember that if you are having Retakes, you need to bring your original pictures to the retake). Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Pizza Hamburger on WG Bun Bread Sticks Tater Tots Green Beans Baked Beans Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack October 15, 2025
pm. (JH girls will be dismissed at 1:10 pm & HS VB girls will be dismissed at 1:35 pm for clock, lines & riffing). State Softball at Hastings. Students, please remember that the handbook states: "Students must wear the uniform polo every day except on Cardinal Pride Days or other special dress days." Even if you are wearing a sweatshirt, your polo must be worn underneath it and the collar should be visible. T-shirts under the sweatshirt do not meet the dress code. We're getting a little lazy about this. Please follow the approved dress code or you risk receiving a demerit. Books Due: Terrick Shields Robert Shoemaker Overdue books/fines : Keigan Couch—overdue book—10¢ Brooks Kelly —overdue book —20¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine —10¢ Chris Koehlmoos—overdue book —30¢ John Mlnarik—overdue book—20¢ Students are reminded that they are not to take food from the lunchroom, and food is not to be kept in their lockers. Thursday, October 16 th : Volleyball at GICC (A) – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:20), players are dismissed at 3:05pm. Football at SMH w/N-O – 7 pm. Parent’s Night. Ticket takers for the Football game on Thursday, October 16 th are Mrs. Winkelbauer and Mr. Bulau. Concessions is Mrs. Willis and the 9 th grade. Thrivent will be serving burgers and brats at the FB game on Thursday, 10/16 for a free-will offering with funds to benefit SM Student Council. Come hungry! Friday, October 17 th : Cardinal Pride Day. JH Volleyball at SMH w/Summerland (A/B) – 2 pm, players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. – HS VB girls will be dismissed at 1:35 pm to help with the officiating of the game. Monday, October 20 th : No School – Teacher Inservice at 9 am. NVC 1 st Round Volleyball tournament – St. Mary’s will host 2 games – SMH will play Santee at 5 pm, and Stuart will play Ainsworth at 6:30 pm. Ticket takers for the Monday, October 20 NVC volleyball games are Mrs. Schmeichel and Mrs. Fuhrer. Concessions is Mrs. Berg and the 10 th grade. No NVC or School passes will be accepted at these games on Monday night. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Chicken Patty on Bun Pizza French Fries Bread Sticks Peas Green Beans Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack October 14, 2025
Today: Volleyball at Osmond Tri. (B/A) – 5/6:15/7:30 pm (bus leaves at 3:40 pm). Girls State Golf. Books Due: Keigan Couch Overdue books/fines : Knox Ogden—overdue book—40¢ *This fine needs to be taken care of by Wednesday, or a demerit is issued. Brooks Kelly —overdue book —10¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine —10¢ Chris Koehlmoos—overdue book —20¢ John Mlnarik—overdue book—10¢ Students are reminded that they are not to take food from the lunchroom, and food is not to be kept in their lockers. High school choir sings for mass tomorrow morning. Meet at 7:50 am in HS gym Wednesday, October 15 th : All School Mass -8:10 am in high school gym. Cross Country at Pierce – participants dismissed at 1:15 pm. JH Volleyball at SMH with Creighton (A/B) – 2 pm. (JH girls will be dismissed at 1:10 pm & HS VB girls will be dismissed at 1:35 pm for clock, lines & riffing). State Softball at Hastings. Thursday, October 16 th : Volleyball at GICC (A) – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:20), players are dismissed at 3:05pm. Football at SMH w/N-O – 7 pm. Parent’s Night. Ticket takers for the Football game on Thursday, October 16 th are Mrs. Winkelbauer and Mr. Bulau. Concessions is Mrs. Willis and the 9 th grade. Friday, October 17 th : Cardinal Pride Day. JH Volleyball at SMH w/Summerland (A/B) – 2 pm, players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. – HS VB girls will be dismissed at 1:35 pm to help with the officiating of the game. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Orange Chicken Chicken Patty on Bun Brown Rice French Fries Broccoli Peas Dinner Roll Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack October 13, 2025
Congratulations to the Football team for their win over No. Central on Friday. Congratulations to the Volleyball team for placing 2 nd at the Aselmo-Merna Tournament Saturday. Today: JH Boys Football at Boyd County – 4 pm (bus leaves at 2:15 pm). JH Volleyball at SMH with No. Central – 6 pm. State Girls Golf. Books Due: Brooks Kelly Colby Shoemaker John Mlnarik Overdue books/fines : Knox Ogden—overdue book—40¢ Madden Sladek—overdue book —10¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book —10¢ Chris Koehlmoos—overdue book —10¢ Mrs. Atkeson’s 5 th period class will meet in the Commons today. Ticket takers for the JH Volleyball game today is Mrs. Berg. Tuesday, October 14 th : Volleyball at Osmond Tri. (B/A) – 5/6:15/7:30 pm (bus leaves at 3:40 pm). Girls State Golf. Wednesday, October 15 th : All School Mass -8:10 am in high school gym. JH Volleyball at SMH with Creighton (A/B) – 2 pm. State Softball at Hastings. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Calzones Orange Chicken Corn Brown Rice Cookie Broccoli Fruit Dinner Roll Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack October 10, 2025
Congratulations to the Cross Country team for placing 3 rd in the Mid-State Conference Boys and to Max Berg for placing 5 th . Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their wins over N-V and No. central. Today: Cardinal Pride Day. College Fair at OHS 9:30 – 10:45am (Mrs. Atkeson will accompany the junior and seniors). Softball District Finals at Bishop Neumann. Football at North Central – 3 pm, players and managers will be dismissed at Noon (bus leaves at 12:20 pm). Books Due: Madden Sladek Ben Pongratz Cherish Williamson Chris Koehlmoos Overdue books/fines : Cameron Cole—outstanding fine—10¢ **This fine needs to be paid today. Wyatt Drueke— outstanding fine —10¢ Knox Ogden—overdue book—30¢ Crue Ickes—overdue book—10¢ 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. Monday, October 13 th : JH Boys Football at Boyd County – 4 pm (bus leaves at 2:15 pm). JH Volleyball at SMH with No. Central – 6 pm. State Girls Golf. Ticket taker for the JH Volleyball game on Monday, October 13 is Mrs. Berg. Tuesday, October 14 th : Volleyball at Osmond Tri. (B/A) – 5/6:15/7:30 pm (bus leaves at 3:40 pm).Girls State Golf. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Pulled Pork Sandwich Calzones Au Gratin Potatoes Corn Green Beans Cookie Fruit Fruit
By 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 10 th : 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 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. Monday, October 13 th : 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
By Nancy Tomjack October 8, 2025
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
By Nancy Tomjack October 7, 2025
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
By Nancy Tomjack October 6, 2025
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
By Nancy Tomjack October 2, 2025
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