Nancy Tomjack • May 13, 2025
Today: JH Golf in Ainsworth.
Track practice – Runners at the track at 5 pm. Throwers meet at the track at 4:15 pm.
Track team dinner is tonight at 6 pm in the Commons.
All books checked out from the library need to be returned before you can check out of school next week.
All lunch charges need to be paid before students can check out next week.
There are physical and NSAA forms in the HS office for all 7th graders and all athletes in JH/HS next year. Parents/students please grab each form by May 16th.
Physicals and NSAA forms need to be turned in by August 8th for HS athletes and the first day of school for JH athletes and all 7th graders.
**Medical clinics are asking to schedule physicals sooner, rather than later, this summer.
Dance Team Sign-Up: A sign-up sheet for next year is posted on the bulletin board across from the main floor water fountain. Please remember to take the Information/Contract sheet which is next to the sign-up sheet.
DON'T FORGET-
SUMMER Girls Golf SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:30 AM.
*Girls Elementary clinic Thursday 6/5 10-11:30AM! (All hands on deck here!)
Wednesday, May 14th: All School Mass – 8:10 a.m. 6th Grade Promotion. District Track at Plainview – 10 am.
JH Band performs at the JH Honors Convocation at OHS on Thursday, May 15th, you need to be there by 2 pm
Thursday, May 15th: High School Awards at church – 8:10 a,m, Boys Golf (V) at Valentine Invite – 10 am. Semester finals for grades 7-11. 11:30 am dismissal.
Friday, May 16th: Semester Finals for grades 7-11. 11:30 a.m. dismissal.
***All students/families/coaches involved in activities (sports, dance, cheer, speech, one-acts, etc.) are needed to sell $10,000 Raffle Tickets. They can pick them up at the Parish Office or call Jennifer at 402-336-1602 and she will get packets to you. Literally ONE person has picked up any to sell. This is for ALL activities at St. Mary’s and the only fundraiser you are asked to do. There is a simple script for you to use to reach out to people as well. Thank you. Tickets should be returned to Jennifer by May 23.
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
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
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
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