Nancy Tomjack • March 3, 2026
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team for being the D2-3 District winners and qualifying for State.
Congratulations
to the Speech team for placing NVC Runner Up yesterday at the NVC Meeting in Elgin and to the Speech participants: Londyn Reiser: 6th Poetry
Anna Otte: 5th Entertainment
Evan Cole: 4th Extemp
Lauren Winkelbauer: 2nd POI
Alex Otte: 2nd Informative
Ben Pongratz: 1st Informative
Lauren Winkelbauer: 1st Persuasive
Ben Pongratz & Alex Otte: 1st Duet
Aubrey Wohlert, Anna Otte, Lauren Winkelbauer, Ben Pongratz, Alex Otte: 1st OID
Belated Congratulations to the Speech team for their awards this weekend at the Centura Meet:
Lauren Winkelbauer: 6th Honors Persuasive
Samantha Asche: 4th Honor Informative
Anna Otte: 3rd Honors Poetry
Lily Bulau: 3rd Honors Extemp
Londyn Reiser: 2nd Honors Poetry
Evan Cole: 2nd Honors Extemp
Anna Otte: 2nd Honors Entertainment
Alex Otte: 1st Honors Informative
Aubrey W., Anna O., Lauren W., Ben P.,
Alex O.: 1st Honors OID
Ben Pongratz & Alex Otte: 5th Champs Duet
Ben Pongratz: 4th Champs Informative
Books Due:
Mallory Berg
Terrick Shields
Bethany Leisy
Overdue books/fines :
Krayton Ogden—overdue book—10¢
Track practice for runners that are non-Basketball players /Speech, begins today at 3:45 pm. Meet in the Grade School gym.
Wednesday, March 4th: All School Mass 8:10 am. Stations of the Cross at church – 2:25 pm.
High School Girls – Short track meeting after school on Thursday, March 5 at 3:35 pm in Room 206.
Thursday, March 5th: Girls State Basketball in Lincoln. No classes at O’Neill Public School.
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.
Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch
Popcorn Chicken Calzones
Smiles California Blend
Corn Cookie
Dinner Roll Fruit
Fruit
Today: Girls Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with GACC – 4:30 pm .(players will be dismissed at 3:10 pm). Volleyball (A) SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Books Due Today: Kass Boettcher Emma Bulau Stryker Sladek Alaina Dvorak Brooks Kelly Brooklyn Nolan Mattie Olsen Laura Otte Terrick Shields Colby Shoemaker Lily Bulau Olivia Bauer Overdue books/fines : Arianna Murphy—outstanding fine—10¢ Jaiya Johnson—overdue book—20¢ Reminder to JH FB and VB players--jeans are not allowed on game days. Boys can wear their uniform pants or uniform shorts with their FB jerseys, girls--appropriate dress up apparel is fine, but no jeans. If you can't follow the dress code rules for game days, you risk losing the privilege for your teammates. Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to participate in Scrubs Camp on Wednesday, October 21. Scrubs Camp is hosted by Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, and is intended to showcase careers in healthcare. If you are interested in attending, please pick up a registration/permission form from the table outside my office, and return it to me by Wednesday, September 23 - that's in just two days. Ticket takers for the Volleyball game tonight are Mrs. Traci Berg and Mr. Domayer. Concessions for the volleyball game tonight is Mrs. Reynolds and the 11 th Grade Wednesday, September 23 rd : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Pre-ACT test for Grades 9 & 10 in Room 209 directly after Mass. No HS or JH Band. High School Exposition in church 2:25 – 2:40 pm Thursday, September 24 th : Girls Golf at Wayne Invite – 9 am. College Fair at OHS for Jr.’s & Sr.’s leaving at 11:45 am. Softball (JV/V) at Highway 91 – 5 pm. Volleyball (B/A) at SMH w/GICC – 6/7 pm. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Taco’s w/fixings Mashed Potatoes Spanish Rice Peas Corn Fruit Fruit
Congratulations to the Football team for their win over Ainsworth Friday night. Today: No regular classes at OHS today – High School Band will go over for uniforms. Softball (JV) at O’Neill Tri. – 4:30 p.m.(players will be dismissed at 3:10 pm). JH Football at SMH with CWC – 4pm. JH Volleyball at SMH with CWC – 5:30 pm. No JV Football. Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to participate in Scrubs Camp on Wednesday, October 21. Scrubs Camp is hosted by Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, and is intended to showcase careers in healthcare. If you are interested in attending, please pick up a registration/permission form from the table outside my office, and return it to me by Wednesday, September 23 - that's in just two days. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Arianna Murphy—outstanding fine—10¢ Jaiya Johnson—overdue book—10¢ Tuesday, September 22 nd : Girls Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with GACC – 4:30 pm .(players will be dismissed at 3:10 pm). Volleyball (A) SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, Sept. 22 are Mrs. Traci Berg and Mr. Domayer. Concessions for the volleyball game on Tuesday, September 22 is Mrs. Reynolds and the 11 grade. Wednesday, September 23 rd : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Pre-ACT test for Grades 9 & 10 in Room 209 directly after Mass. No HS or JH Band. High School Exposition in church 2:25 – 2:40 pm Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Ham or Turkey Sandwich Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Sun Chips Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Peas Fruit Fruit
Today: No HS or JH Band today ( high school Band students will report to the Commons for a study hall – bring something to work on). Cross Country at O’Neill – 10 am. (dismissed at 8:30 am). Softball (V) at O’Neill with Chadron – 1 pm. (players are dismissed at 11:45 am). Football at SMH with Ainsworth – 7 pm. All senior boys Parent’s Night. Books Due Today: Jaiya Johnson Aubrie Petersen Overdue books/fines : Arianna Murphy—outstanding fine—10¢ Ticket takers for the Football game tonight are Mr. Bulau and Mrs. Otte. Concessions for the football game tonight is Mrs. Winkelbauer and the 11 th grade. Saturday, September 19 th : Girls Golf at Boone Central Invite – 9 am. Softball (V) Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. SMH JH Volleyball Tourn. – 8 am. Ticket takers for the JH Volleyball Tournament on Saturday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm are Mrs. Cole and Mr. Bahrij. Concessions for the JH Volleyball Tourn. on Saturday at 7:30 am is Mrs. Peter and the 10 th Grade and at Noon is Mrs. Schaecher and the 9 th grade. Monday, September 21 st : Softball (JV) at O’Neill Tri. – 4:30 p.m. JH Football at SMH with CWC – 4pm. JH Volleyball at SMH with CWC – 5:30 pm. No JV Football. Tuesday, September 22 nd : Girls Golf at Valentine – 10 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with GACC – 4:30 pm. Volleyball (A) SMH Tri. – 5 pm. Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, Sept. 22 are Mrs. Traci Berg and Mr. Domayer. Concessions for the volleyball game on Tuesday, September 22 is Mrs. Reynolds and the 11 grade. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Hot Dog on Bun Pancakes Sun Chips Sausage Links Baked Beans Tri Tater Fruit Yogurt Fruit
Happy Birthday Mrs. Susan Babutzke Today: JH Volleyball at N-V at 3 pm (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Arianna Murphy—overdue book—10¢ Friday, September 18 th : Cross Country at O’Neill – 10 am. (dismissed at 8:30 am). Softball (V) at O’Neill with Chadron – 1 pm. (players are dismissed at 11:45 am). Football at SMH with Ainsworth – 7 pm. All senior boys Parent’s Night. Ticket takers for the Football game on Friday, September 18 are Mr. Bulau and Mrs. Otte. Concessions for the football game on Friday, September 18, is Mrs. Winkelbauer and the 11 th grade. Saturday, September 19 th : Girls Golf at Boone Central Invite – 9 am. Softball (V) Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. SMH JH Volleyball Tourn. – 8 am. Ticket takers for the JH Volleyball Tournament on Saturday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm are Mrs. Cole and Mr. Bahrij. Concessions for the JH Volleyball Tourn. on Saturday at 7:30 am is Mrs. Peter and the 10 th Grade and at Noon is Mrs. Schaecher and the 9 th grade. Monday, September 21 st : Softball (JV) at O’Neill Tri. – 4:30 p.m. JH Football at SMH with CWC – 4pm. JH Volleyball at SMH with CWC – 5:30 pm. JV Football at SMH with CWC – 5:30 pm. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Hot Dog on Bun Pancakes Sun Chips Sausage Links Baked Beans Tri Tater Fruit Yogurt Fruit
Wednesday, September 16 th , 2026 Happy Birthday Mrs. Bauer. Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary – 2:25 pm Books Due Today: Isaac Barlow Arianna Murphy Brinson Wecker Overdue books/fines : Terrick Shields—outstanding fine—10¢ This needs to be paid today or a demerit will be issued. Thursday, September 17 th : JH Volleyball at N-V at 3 pm (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Friday, September 18 th : Cross Country at O’Neill – 10 am. (dismissed at 8:30 am). Softball (V) at O’Neill with Chadron – 1 pm. (players are dismissed at 11:45 am). Football at SMH with Ainsworth – 7 pm. All senior boys Parent’s Night. Ticket takers for the Football game on Friday, September 18 are Mr. Bulau and Mrs. Otte. Concessions for the football game on Friday, September 18, is Mrs. Winkelbauer and the 11 th grade. Saturday, September 19 th : Girls Golf at Boone Central Invite – 9 am. Softball (V) Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. SMH JH Volleyball Tourn. – 8 am. Ticket takers for the JH Volleyball Tournament on Saturday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm are Mrs. Cole and Mr. Bahrij. Concessions for the JH Volleyball Tourn. on Saturday at 7:30 am is Mrs. Peter and the 10 th Grade and at Noon is Mrs. Schaecher and the 9 th grade. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Hamburger on WG Bun Hot Dog on Bun Potato Wedges Sun Chips Green Beans Baked Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Fruit
Today: Softball (JV) at Wisner-Pilger 4:30/6 pm (players will be dismissed at 1:25 pm. Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5:30 pm Books Due Today: Xzavier Parks Remember: Outstanding fines are due on Wednesday. If you fail to pay these, demerits are issued. Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—30¢ Hunter Kelly—outstanding fine—30¢ Terrick Shields—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—40¢ Aurelia Mlnarik—overdue book—10¢ Kayla Zuhlke—overdue book—10¢ Ticket takers for the Volleyball game tonight are Mrs. Traci Berg and Mrs. Peter. Concessions for the Volleyball game tonight is Mrs. Boyle and the 11 th grade. Wednesday, September 16 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary – 2:25 pm Thursday, September 17 th : JH Volleyball at N-V at 3 pm (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Friday, September 18 th : Cross Country at O’Neill – 10 am. (dismissed at 8:30 am). Softball (V) at O’Neill with Chadron – 1 pm. (players are dismissed at 11:45 am). Football at SMH with Ainsworth – 7 pm. All senior boys Parent’s Night. Ticket takers for the Football game on Friday, September 18 are Mr. Bulau and Mrs. Otte. Concessions for the football game on Friday, September 18, is Mrs. Winkelbauer and the 11 th grade. Saturday, September 19 th : Girls Golf at Boone Central Invite – 9 am. Softball (V) Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. SMH JH Volleyball Tourn. – 8 am. Ticket takers for the JH Volleyball Tournament on Saturday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm are Mrs. Cole and Mr. Bahrij. Concessions for the JH Volleyball Tourn. on Saturday at 7:30 am is Mrs. Peter and the 10 th Grade and at Noon is Mrs. Schaecher and the 9 th grade. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Chicken Strips Hamburger on WG Bun Mashed Potatoes Potato Wedges Corn Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Fruit
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their wins over Wakefield, Lyons Decatur N.E., and Hartington Cedar Catholic at the Wakefield Tournament on Saturday. Today: Girls Golf at Battle Creek – 9 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with Central City – 5 pm. JH FB at North Central – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:45 pm). The city will be shutting off the water to the schools at 3:45 pm today (it may be off for an hour or two). Boys in Grades 9 through 12: You were emailed a link this morning to a survey regarding spring baseball. Please fill it out before the end of the day today. Books Due Today: Aurelia Mlnarik Kayla Zulke Overdue books/fines : Outstanding fines need to be taken care of by Wednesday or demerits are issued. Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—30¢ Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Hunter Kelly—outstanding fine—30¢ Terrick Shields—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—30¢ Tuesday, September 15 th : Softball (JV) at Wisner-Pilger 4:30 pm. (players will be dismissed at 1:25 pm. Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5:30 pm Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 15 th are Mrs. Berg and Mrs. Peter. Concessions for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 15 th is Mrs. Spader and the 11 th grade. Wednesday, September 16 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary – 2:25 pm Thursday, September 17 th : JH Volleyball at N-V at 3 pm (bus leaves at 1 pm). Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Sloppy Joe on a Bun Chicken Strips Mac ‘n’ Cheese Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Corn Fruit Dinner Roll Fruit
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their win over LCC last night. Today: Cross Country at Norfolk Catholic – 9 am (bus leaves at 7 am). Football at Central Valley (Wolbach) – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4 pm). No JH Band today, but there is HS Band . Saturday, September 12 th : Girls Golf at Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. Softball (V) at Cozad – 9 am. Volleyball (V) at Wakefield Tourn. – 8:30 am (bus leaves at 6:30 am). Monday, September 14 th : Girls Golf at Battle Creek – 9 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with Central City – 5 pm. JH FB at North Central – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:45 pm). The city will be shutting off the water to the schools at 3:45 pm today (it may be off for an hour or two). Tuesday, September 15 th : Softball (JV) at Wisner-Pilger 4:30 pm. Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5:30 pm Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 15 th are Mrs. Berg and Mrs. Peter. Concessions for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 15 th is Mrs. Spader and the 11 th grade. Wednesday, September 16 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary – 2:25 pm Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Pizza Sloppy Joe on a Bun Bread Stick Mac ‘n’ Cheese Broccoli Green Beans Fruit Fruit
Today: Girls Golf at Burwell – 4 pm. Softball (JV/V) at Central Valley (Centura) – 5 pm. (players are dismissed at 1:40 pm). Volleyball (A) at Wakefield Tournament – 5 pm (bus leaves at 2:15 pm). Students, this week will be considered a warning week for all students on the ineligible list. If you are on the list this week, you should have gotten an email from me. If you are on the list this week and your grade or grades are still failing on Monday, September 14, you will become ineligible immediately. This includes next Monday's scheduled games. You will continue to be ineligible until ALL of your grades are passing. Students who are ineligible will continue to practice with the team, but will not be allowed to play in any contests. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—overdue book—30¢ Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Hunter Kelly—overdue book—30¢ Terrick Shields—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—20¢ Olivia Bauer—overdue book—20¢ Friday, September 11 th : Cross Country at Norfolk Catholic – 9 am (bus leaves at 7 am). Football at Central Valley (Wolbach) – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4 pm). Saturday, September 12 th : Girls Golf at Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. Softball (V) at Cozad – 9 am. Volleyball (V) at Wakefield Tourn. – 8:30 am (bus leaves at 6:30 am). Monday, September 14 th : Girls Golf at Battle Creek – 9 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with Central City – 5 pm. JH FB at North Central – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:45 pm). Tuesday, September 15 th : Softball (JV) at Wisner-Pilger 4:30 pm. Volleyball (A) at SMH Tri. – 5:30 pm Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 15 th are Mrs. Berg and Mrs. Peter. Concessions for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, September 15 th is Mrs. Spader and the 11 th grade. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Meatball Sub Sandwich Pizza Tater Tots Bread Stick Baked Beans Broccoli Fruit Fruit
Belated Congratulations to Max Berg for placing 1 st at the Boone Central Invite last Friday. Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their win over CWC last night Congratulations to the JH Football team for their win over Ainsworth last night Congratulations to the JH Volleyball teams (A,B,C) for their wins over Ainsworth yesterday. Today: All School Mass 8:10 am. Rosary at 2:25 pm. Students, this week will be considered a warning week for all students on the ineligible list. If you are on the list this week, you should have gotten an email from me. If you are on the list this week and your grade or grades are still failing on Monday, September 14, you will become ineligible immediately. This includes next Monday's scheduled games. You will continue to be ineligible until ALL of your grades are passing. Students who are ineligible will continue to practice with the team, but will not be allowed to play in any contests. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—overdue book—20¢ Colby Shoemaker—outstanding fine—10¢ Hunter Kelly—overdue book—20¢ Terrick Shields—outstanding fine—10¢ Kolt Sibbel—overdue book—20¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—10¢ Olivia Bauer—overdue book—10¢ Teachers/Students: The Kacyl Co. will be working on the main controller today, so if your AC goes out temporarily, don’t worry about it. Thursday, September 10 th : Girls Golf at Burwell – 4 pm. Softball (JV/V) at Central Valley (Centura) – 5 pm. (players are dismissed at 1:40 pm). Volleyball (A) at Wakefield Tournament – 5 pm (bus leaves at 2:15 pm). Friday, September 11 th : Cross Country at Norfolk Catholic – 9 am (bus leaves at 7 am). Football at Central Valley (Wolbach) – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4 pm). Saturday, September 12 th : Girls Golf at Pierce Tourn. – 9 am. Softball (V) at Cozad – 9 am. Volleyball (V) at Wakefield Tourn. – 8:30 am (bus leaves at 6:30 am). Monday, September 14 th : Girls Golf at Battle Creek – 9 am. Softball (JV/V) at O’Neill with Central City – 5 pm. JH FB at North Central – 6 pm (bus leaves at 3:45 pm). Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Beef Nacho’s Meatball Sub Sandwich Corn Tater Tots Cookie Baked Beans Fruit Fruit