Nancy Tomjack • March 17, 2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

Happy Birthday Mrs. Winkelbauer!

 

Congratulations to the Speech team - District D2-2 Runner-Up

Medalists:
Amanda Pongratz: 7th Entertainment
Londyn Reiser: 6th Poetry
Lily Bulau: 4th Persuasive
Evan Cole: 4th Extemp

STATE QUALIFIERS:

Ben Pongratz: 3rd Informative
Anna Otte: 3rd Poetry
Lauren Winkelbauer: 3rd POI
Ben Pongratz & Alex Otte: 3rd Duet
Lily Bulau: 2nd Extemp
Anna Otte: 2nd Entertainment
Lauren Winkelbauer: 2nd Persuasive
Anna Otte, Lauren Winkelbauer, Aubrey Wohlert, Ben Pongratz, Alex Otte: 2nd OID
Alex Otte: 1st Informative

 

Today:     Dodgeball Tournament in High School gym from 1pm. To 2 pm.

 

Books Due:

Krayton Ogden        Ben Pongratz

Cherish Williamson

 

Overdue books/fines :

Brooks Kelly—overdue book—20¢           

Ramsee Hofer—overdue book—20¢         

Camryn Cole—overdue book—20¢

Colby Shoemaker—overdue book—20¢

Kolt Sibbel—outstanding fine—10¢          

 

JH/HS Choir will sing for Wednesday All School Mass this week. Meet at 7:30 am in the church to prepare for mass. 

 

Wednesday, March 18thAll school Mass – 8:10 am.  NVC High School Quiz Bowl at Stuart.  Stations at church 2:25 p.m.

 

Boys Golf – T-shirt orders need to be in by noon on Friday, March 20th.

 

 Friday, March 20th:  Cardinal Pride Day.  District Music Contest.

 

 The Red Carpet Gala Committee is challenging each St. Mary's family to sell 2 tickets for this year's $2,000 cash or tuition drawing. By participating, you will earn a dress down day! To participate, pick up a flier from Mrs. Crumly's office, sell at least 2 tickets, fill out the back of the form, and bring the form to the office by March 20th.

 

Saturday, March 21stRed Carpet Gala. Mass – 4 p.m.

 

Monday, March 23:  Speech Showcase for the public at 6:00 PM.

 

Tuesday, March 24th7 – 12 grade confessions (seniors at 8:15 am followed by juniors & sophomores, other classes will be called after thar).

 

 Today’s Lunch                    Wednesday’s Lunch

Chicken Strips                       Meatball Sub Sandwich                     

Mashed Potatoes                    Sun Chips

Corn                           Green Beans

Dinner Roll                            Fruit

Fruit

By Nancy Tomjack May 14, 2026
Today: District Track at Bassett (bus leaves at 7 :45 am). No HS/JH Band at OHS. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Charli Eby—outstanding fine—10¢ Golf Boys – Golf meal today at the course. Thursday, May 14 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. 6 th grade Promotion following Mass. JH/HS 2 nd Semester Exams – 9:15 am. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Early dismissal. Friday, May 15 th : JH/HS 2 nd Semester Finals starting at 810 am. 11:30 dismissal. Last Day of School. Reminder – Students need to have elective class forms turned in, lunch bills paid, library books turned in and any fines or bills paid before you can sign out. Saturday, May 16 th : NE JH Championship Track at Gothenburg – 11 am. Monday , May 18 th : District Boys Golf. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Early dismissal – No Hot Lunch
By Nancy Tomjack May 14, 2026
Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. JH/HS 2 nd Semester Exams – students need to report to their first exam as soon as they return from Mass. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Early dismissal. Friday, May 15 th : JH/HS 2 nd Semester Finals starting at 810 am. 11:30 dismissal. Last Day of School. There is a SMH Dance Team sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from the water fountain on the 1 st floor. This is open to incoming 9-12 grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Sign you name and phone number and take one of the team information/contract forms to go over and sign. R eminder – Students need to have elective class forms turned in, lunch bills paid, library books turned in and any fines or bills paid before you can sign out. Saturday, May 16 th : NE JH Championship Track at Gothenburg – 11 am. Monday , May 18 th : District Boys Golf. JH Band will have dress rehearsal at 11:30 am, and return to OHS for 2:00 pm performance (following performance you can take your instrument and leave). Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Early dismissal Early dismissal
By Nancy Tomjack May 12, 2026
Today: Boys Golf at West Holt – 9 am. JH/HS Awards at church – 2:20 pm. (we will be running the Mass Schedule this afternoon). JH Golf at Ainsworth (leaving after 3 rd period). Books Due Today: Robert Shoemaker Overdue books/fines : Charli Eby—outstanding fine—10¢ Brooks Kelly—overdue book—20¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—80¢ ** Terrick—fine is due today or another demerit will be issued. The concession stand will be open today after school with a very limited variety of pop and candy at a discounted price. There will be a short boys basketball meeting today right after school in the Parish Hall. Wednesday, May 13 th : District Track at Bassett (bus leaves at 7 :45 am). Golf Boys – reminder that you have the Golf meal on Wednesday, May 13 at the course. Please let Coach Buller know if you are planning to attend ASAP. Thursday, May 14 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. 6 th grade Promotion following Mass. JH/HS 2 nd Semester Exams – 9:15 am. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Early dismissal. Friday, May 15 th : JH/HS 2 nd Semester Finals starting at 810 am. 11:30 dismissal. Last Day of School. Reminder – Students need to have elective class forms turned in, lunch bills paid, library books turned in and any fines or bills paid before you can sign out. Sign-out sheets will be handed out this morning in Homeroom. Saturday, May 16 th : NE JH Championship Track at Gothenburg – 11 am. Monday , May 18 th : District Boys Golf. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice
By Nancy Tomjack May 11, 2026
Today: JV Boys Golf at Bassett – 9 am. No HS/JH Band at OHS. JH Golf practice today from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the golf course. Books Due Today: Dane Asche Memphis Brabec Zane Cole Jaelyn Shaver Overdue books/fines : Charli Eby—outstanding fine—10¢ Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢ Brooks Kelly—overdue book—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—70¢ **Brooks and Terrick—fines are due today or a demerit will be issued. The concession stand will be open today after school with a very limited variety of pop and candy at a discounted price. There will be a short boys basketball meeting tomorrow right after school in the Parish Hall. Tuesday, May 12 th : Boys Golf at West Holt – 9 am. JH/HS Awards at church – 2:20 pm. JH Golf at Ainsworth. Wednesday, May 13 th : District Track at Bassett (bus leaves at 7 :45 am). Golf Boys – reminder that you have the Golf meal on Wednesday, May 13 at the course. Please let Coach Buller know if you are planning to attend ASAP. Thursday, May 14 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. 6 th grade Promotion following Mass. JH/HS 2 nd Semester Exams – 9:15 am. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Early dismissal. Friday, May 15 th : JH/HS 2 nd Semester Finals starting at 810 am. 11:30 dismissal. Last Day of School. Reminder – Students need to have lunch bills paid, library books turned in and any other fines or bills paid before you can sign out. Sign-out sheets will be handed out on Tuesday. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice
By Nancy Tomjack May 8, 2026
Today: Cardinal Pride Day. No Band at OHS. Books Due Today: Mallory Berg Megan Gleason Parker Krugman Madden Sladek Brooks Kelly Overdue books/fines : Charli Eby—overdue book—10¢ Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—60¢ **Fines must be paid before check-out next week Sunday, May 10 th : St. Mary’s Graduation at church – 1:00 pm Monday, May 11 th : JV Boys Golf at Bassett – 9 am. No HS/JH Band at OHS. Tuesday, May 12 th : Boys Golf at West Holt – 9 am. JH/HS Awards at church – 2:20 pm. JH Golf at Ainsworth. Wednesday, May 13 th : District Track at Bassett (bus leaves at 7 am). Golf Boys – reminder that you have the Golf meal on Wednesday, May 13 at the course. Please let Coach Buller know if you are planning to attend ASAP. Thursday, May 14 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. 6 th grade Promotion following Mass. JH/HS 2 nd Semester Exams – 9:15 am. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Early dismissal. Friday, May 15 th : JH/HS 2 nd Semester Finals starting at 810 am. 11:30 dismissal. Last Day of School. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice
By Nancy Tomjack May 7, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026 Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. Seniors’ Grandparent’s Breakfast in Parish Hall following Mass. Graduation practice in church at 1:00 pm. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. JH Track Meet at Plainview – 12:30 pm (bus leaves at 10:30 am). No JH/HS Band. O’Neill JH Golf practice today from 5:30-6:30pm at golf course. We will run the Mass Schedule this morning and the Regular Schedule this afternoon. JH/HS choir — please be sure to send in your coffee request to Mrs. Wallwey by this Friday. Use the google sheet she sent you or email her at jmwallwey@archomaha.org for it. Thank you! Juniors will be gone all day Friday, May 8 to help with the Elementary Track and Field Day. Friday, May 8 th : Cardinal Pride Day. No Band at OHS. Sunday, May 10 th : St. Mary’s Graduation at church – 1:00 pm Monday, May 11 th : JV Boys Golf at Bassett – 9 am. No HS/JH Band at OHS. Tuesday, May 12 th : Boys Golf at West Holt – 9 am. JH/HS Awards at church – 2:20 pm. JH Golf at Ainsworth. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Cook’s
By Nancy Tomjack May 6, 2026
Today: Plainview Track Invite – 9 am. There is JH Band today. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—40¢ JH/HS choir will sing for mass this Thursday, May 7th. Please plan to meet at 7:30 am to get ready for mass. Thursday, May 7 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Seniors’ Grandparent’s Breakfast in Parish Hall following Mass. Graduation practice in church at 1:00 pm. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. JH Track Meet at Plainview – 12:30 pm (bus leaves at 10:30 am). No JH/HS Band. JH/HS choir — please be sure to send in your coffee request to Mrs. Wallwey by this Friday. Use the google sheet she sent you or email her at jmwallwey@archomaha.org for it. Thank you! Juniors will be gone all day Friday, May 8 to help with the Elementary Track and Field Day. Friday, May 8 th : Cardinal Pride Day. No Band at OHS. Sunday, May 10 th : St. Mary’s Graduation at church – 1:00 pm Monday, May 11 th : JV Boys Golf at Bassett – 9 am. No HS/JH Band at OHS. Tuesday, May 12 th : Boys Golf at West Holt – 9 am. JH/HS Awards at church – 2:20 pm. JH Golf at Ainsworth. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice Duties: Lunchroom duty this week – Mr. Allen/Mrs. Bauer. Office Duty: Mrs. Schmeichel Birthday Jeans Day: Drake Berg
By Nancy Tomjack May 5, 2026
Today: Senior Exams and last day. High School Boys Conference Golf at Wayne – 9 am. JH Golf at Battle Creek. Grade School Program in high school gym – 7 pm. There will be a cross-country meeting today for anyone who is currently 7-11 grade interested in going out next fall at 2:45 pm in the junior high commons. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢ Brooklyn Nolan—overdue book—30¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—30¢ Wednesday, May 6 th : Plainview Track Invite – 9 am. (bus leaves at 7 am). Thursday, May 7 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Seniors’ Grandparent’s Breakfast in Parish Hall following Mass. Graduation practice in church at 1:00 pm. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. JH Track Meet at Plainview – 12:30 pm (bus leaves at 10:30 am). No JH/HS Band. Juniors will be gone all day Friday, May 8 to help with the Elementary Track and Field Day. Friday, May 8 th : Cardinal Pride Day. No Band at OHS. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice Duties: Lunchroom duty this week – Mr. Allen/Mrs. Bauer. Office Duty: Mrs. Schmeichel Birthday Jeans Day: Xzavier Parks, John Mlnarik, Tatum Ickes
By Nancy Tomjack May 4, 2026
Today: Boys Golf (JV) at Ainsworth – 9 am. Senior walk through at 3:10 pm. There will be a football meeting today for all boys going out for football in grades 7-11 at 3:40 pm in the Parish Hall. Books Due Today : NONE Overdue books/fines : Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢ Brooklyn Nolan—overdue book—20¢ Cherish Williamson—outstanding fine—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—20¢ Tuesday, May 5 th : Senior Exams and last day. High School Boys Conference Golf at Wayne – 9 am. JH Golf at Battle Creek. Grade School Program in high school gym – 7 pm. Wednesday, May 6 th : Plainview Track Invite – 9 am. (bus leaves at 7 am). Thursday, May 7 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Seniors’ Grandparent’s Breakfast in Parish Hall following Mass. Graduation practice in church at 1:00 pm. Boys Golf at Valentine – 10 am. JH Track Meet at Plainview – 12:30 pm (bus leaves at 10:30 am). Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Spaghetti w/meat sauce Cook’s Choice Garlic Bread Green Beans Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack May 1, 2026
Today: Cardinal Pride Day. NVC Art Show in Grade School Gym from 8 am to 1:30 pm. Books Due Today: Chris Koehlmoos Overdue books/fines : Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢ Brooklyn Nolan—overdue book—10¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—10¢ Terrick Shields—overdue book—10¢ Students – the front of your lockers should be cleaned off before you go home today. Saturday, May 2 nd : Boys Golf at West Holt has been rescheduled to May 12 . NVC HS/JH Track Invite at Bassett – 9:30 am (bus leaves at 7:15 am). There will be a football meeting on Monday, May 4 for all boys going out for football in grades 7-11 at 3:40 pm in the Parish Hall. Monday, May 4 th : Boys Golf (JV) at Ainsworth – 9 am. Tuesday, May 5 th : Senior Exams and last day. High School Boys Conference Golf at Wayne – 9 am. Grade School Program in high school gym – 7 pm. Wednesday, May 6 th : Plainview Track Invite – 9 am. (bus leaves at 7 am). Seniors – remember, all books, fines, fees and bills must be turned in and/or paid before you can check out. Northeast Community College is offering Driver's Education this summer with two separate sessions: the first one will run the week of May 21st, and the second one will run the week of June 15. See Mrs. Atkeson for details and a registration form. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch McRib Spaghetti w/meat sauce Au Gratin Potatoes Garlic Bread California Blend Green Beans Fruit