Nancy Tomjack • September 30, 2026

Belated Congratulations to the JH/JV Football teams for their wins over Creighton Monday.

Congratulations to the A & B JH Volleyball teams for their wins over West Holt yesterday.

 

Today:  Homecoming Week – Class Colors War. Mass Schedule in the morning, Regular Schedule in the afternoon. Sidewalk Chaulk at 3 pm.

 

Books Due Today:

Brinson Wecker

Eli Banks

 

Overdue books/fines :         

Kolt Sibbel—outstanding fine—20¢

Brooks Kelly—outstanding fine—10¢

Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢

Terrick Shields—outstanding fine—30¢

Brooklyn Nolan—outstanding fine—40¢               

Camryn Cole—overdue book—20¢

Lincoln Dannenbring—overdue book—20¢

Aislynn Hoffman—overdue book—20¢

Kayla Zuhlke—overdue book—10¢

Aurelia Mlnarik—overdue book—10¢

 

Outstanding fines are due tomorrow. 

Demerits issued if not paid

by the end of the day on Thursday.

 

The Intro to Ag class is doing a food drive for the food pantry of O’Neill. They are hosting it until Thursday, October 1st. The class that brings the most food will win either breakfast pizza or doughnuts. Bring the food to your homeroom.

 

Teachers – remember your items for the Food Pantry. Our box is in the Office, and we are running competition with the students. We only have today and tomorrow morning, so let’s get rolling!

 

Homecoming Dance – Date sign-in sheet is at the Office.

 

Thursday, October 1st: Homecoming Week - Wild in Rio. Girls Golf – Mid-State Conference – 9 am. Cross Country – West Holt Invite – 4 pm (runners will be dismissed at 2:15 pm).  Volleyball Tri. (A) at SMH – 5:30 pm.

 

Ticket takers for the Volleyball game on Thursday, October 1st are Mrs. Schaecher and Mrs. Willis.

Concessions for the Volleyball game on Thursday, October 1 is Mr. Domayer and the 9th grade.

 

Friday, October 2nd: Homecoming Week – Cardinal Pride Day (Red & White Day/Football jersey’s). All School Mass – 8:10 am. Softball Conference Tournament at Wayne.   Pep Rally in high school gym at 10 am. 11:00 am dismissal. Football with Randolph – 2 pm. Homecoming Dance – 8 pm. 

 

Ticket takers for the Football game on Friday, October 2 are Mrs. Winkelbauer and Ms. Homolka.

Concessions for the Football game on Friday, Oct. 2 are Mrs. Otte, Mr. Bulau and the 7/8th grade.

 

Chaperones for the Homecoming dance Friday night are Mr. Domayer, Mrs. Otte and Mrs. Bauer.

9th grade is in charge of clean up after the dance (we have a funeral dinner on Saturday, so everything will need to be taken down, cleaned up and tables and chairs set up.

 

Today’s Lunch                       Thursday’s Lunch                             

Breaded Beef Patty on Bun   McRib Sandwich

Tri Tater                       Sun Chips

Peas                           Baked Beans

Fruit                                  Fruit

By Nancy Tomjack • November 9, 2026
Congratulations to the Volleyball team and Coaches for being the State D2 Third place Team. Congratulations to Pyper Ickes on being named to the NEBPrepsLive Class D2 State Volleyball All-Tournament Team Today: No HS or JH Band (HS Band will meet in the Commons). Books Due Today: Stryker Sladek Hunter Kelly Mattie Olsen Colby Shoemaker Lily Bulau Olivia Bauer Overdue books/fines : Brinson Wecker—outstanding fine—30¢ Aislynn Hoffman—outstanding fine—10¢ **Outstanding fines need to be paid by Wednesday to avoid a demerit. Students, please clean off the front of your lockers before Thursday. Wednesday, November 11 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Veteran’s Day Program at OHS – 10:30 am. (bring a coat , we will be walking over). Rosary at church at 2:25 pm. On Wednesday, November 11, the high school band will be going over to the OHS at 9:30 am to get set up for the Veteran’s Day Program. Thursday, November 12 th : JH Boys Wrestling at Plainview Tri. - 5 pm. Student Council will be sponsoring a Food Drive starting November 16 through the 20 th . Bring non-perishable foods to Mrs. Schmeichel’s room. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Goulash Irish Nacho’s Garlic Bread Corn Peas Cookie Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • November 4, 2026
Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. 2:23 (when bell rings) students report to Homeroom. 2:25 pm – Pep Rally/Send-off for Volleyball team. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Brinson Wecker—outstanding fine—30¢ Aislynn Hoffman—outstanding fine—10¢ There was a book signed out yesterday--My Friend the Enemy. I cannot read the name of who signed it out. Please let Mrs. Schneider know who has it. When you sign out a book, make sure your name and the barcode is legible. Football players – Remember to take your outside head posters from the Commons home today. There may be something going on in the Commons this week-end and we do not want something to happen to them. Thursday, November 5 th : No School. State Volleyball Tournament in Lincoln – St. Mary’s will play Sandhills-Thedford at 9 am at Pinnacle Bank Arena on the North Court. Friday, November 6 th : No School – Fall Break. State Volleyball at Lincoln Wednesday, November 11 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Veteran’s Day Program at OHS – 11 am. Rosary at church at 2:25 pm. Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Goulash Mashed Potatoes Garlic Bread Peas Peas Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • November 3, 2026
Today: Election Day. Books Due Today: Kinsley Berg Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—30¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—30¢ Aislynn Hoffman—overdue book—10¢ Wednesday, November 4 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. 2:23 (when bell rings) students report to Homeroom. 2:25 pm – Pep Rally/Send-off for Volleyball team. Thursday, November 5 th : No School. State Volleyball Tournament in Lincoln – St. Mary’s will play Sandhills-Thedford at 9 am at Pinnacle Bank Arena on the North Court. Friday, November 6 th : No School – Fall Break. State Volleyball at Lincoln. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Crispito w/sauce Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Spanish Rice Mashed Potatoes Refried Beans Peas Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • November 2, 2026
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for defeating South Platte to become the D2 District Champions and punching their ticket to the D2 State Volleyball Tournament. Today: JH Band Festival in Ainsworth – All day. No HS Band (meet in the Commons). Books Due Today: Aislynn Hoffman Aubrie Petersen Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—20¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—20¢ Wednesday, November 4 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. Thursday, November 5 th : No School. State Volleyball Tournament in Lincoln – St. Mary’s will play Sandhills-Thedford at 9 am at Pinnacle Bank Arena on the North Court. Friday, November 6 th : No School – Fall Break. State Volleyball at Lincoln. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Pulled Pork Crispito w/sauce Smiles Spanish Rice Broccoli Refried Beans Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • October 30, 2026
Happy 50 th Birthday to Coach Johnson! Today: Cardinal Pride Day Due to OHS running an early dismissal schedule today, students will not be going over for classes HS Band will meet in the Commons 3 rd period. Seniors will be setting up for the Parish Auction at the Community Center at 8:30 am. St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Lawerence to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. (report to your 6 th period class, get your assignment and wait to be dismissed). Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines: Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ Brinson Wecker—overdue book—10¢ Cherish Williamson—overdue book—10¢ The following people still need to sign up to help at the auction: 8th grade Wes Drueke Emery Lihs Charli Eby 11 th Grade Anston Vogt Alyxandria Lyons Reminder: JH students , you need to have your computers in their cases when you are walking around between classes. Saturday, October 31 st : District Volleyball at St. Mary’s – St. Mary’s will [lay South Platte at 2 pm. Ticket takers for the District Volleyball game on Saturday, October 31 are Ms. Homolka and Mrs. Boyle. Today is the last day for short. Sunday, November 1 st : Parish Auction at the Community Center. Monday, November 2 nd : JH Band Festival in Ainsworth – All day. No HS Band (meet in the Commons). Today’s Lunch Monday’s Lunch Cook’s Choice Pulled Pork Smiles Broccoli Frui
By Nancy Tomjack • October 29, 2026
Today: Volleyball & Football Pep Rally at 3:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Books Due Today: Brinson Wecker Bethany Wecker Cherish Williamson Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—outstanding fine—10¢ The following people still need to sign up to help at the auction: 8th grade Wes Drueke Emery Lihs Charli Eby Anston Vogt 11 th Grade Alyxandria Lyons Reminder: JH students , you need to have your computers in their cases when you are walking around between classes. Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween dress up day on Fri. the 30th. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Students need to wear their costume through 3rd period so that judges can see them. On Fri. the 30th rolls will be available at NO COST to the student body. Come early to grab your "extra breakfast". Friday, October 30 th : Cardinal Pride Day . Seniors will be setting up for the Parish Auction at the Community Center . St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Lawerence to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. Saturday, October 31 st : District Volleyball at St. Mary’s – St. Mary’s will [lay South Platte at 2 pm. **Reminder: Shorts are not allowed fro m November 1 through the first day of Spring. Friday is the last day for shorts. Sunday, November 1 st : Parish Auction at the Community Center. Monday, November 2 nd : JH Band Festival in Ainsworth – All day. Today’s Lunch Friday’s Lunch Hot Dog on WG Bun Cook’s Choice Sun Chips Baked Beans Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • October 28, 2026
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their win over CWC last night. Today: All School Communion Service– 8:10 am. Exposition at church – 2:25 pm. JH Wrestling starts after school today and goes until 4:30 pm. Books Due Today: NONE Overdue books/fines : Wes Drueke—overdue book—10¢ Brooklyn Nolan—overdue book—10¢ The following people still need to sign up to help at the auction: 8th grade Billy Lyons Brooklyn Nolan Wes Drueke Charli Eby Emery Lihs Anston Vogt 10 th Grade 11 th Grade Chris Koehlmoos Alyxandria Lyons Thursday, October 29: Volleyball & Football Pep Rally at 3:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween dress up day on Fri. the 30th. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Students need to wear their costume through 3rd period so that judges can see them. On Fri. the 30th rolls will be available at NO COST to the student body. Come early to grab your "extra breakfast". Friday, October 30 th : Cardinal Pride Day . St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Lawerence to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. Saturday, October 31 st : District Volleyball at St. Mary’s – TBA. **Reminder: Shorts are not allowed fro m November 1 through the first day of Spring. Today’s Lunch Thursday’s Lunch Popcorn Chicken Hot Dog on WG Bun Au Gratin Potatoes Sun Chips Green Beans Baked Beans Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • October 27, 2026
Happy Birthday Mrs. Schneider. Congratulations to Cherish Williamson for being selected to sing the National Anthem at the State D1 Play Production. Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their win over Santee last night. Today: Volleyball Sub-Districts at St. Mary’s – St. Mary’s will play CWC at 6 pm. Mrs. Spader’s 3 rd period class, please report to the Commons today. Wes Drueke Brooklyn Nolan Xzavier Parks Overdue books/fines : NONE Ticket takers for the Volleyball Sub-District game tonight are Mr. Carlson and Mrs. Patty Bauer. Concessions for the Volleyball game tonight is Mr. Domayer and the JH. The following people still need to sign up to help at the auction: 8th grade Karley Cole Billy Lyons Brooklyn Nolan Wes Drueke Aubrie Petersen Charli Eby Anston Vogt Parker Krugman Emery Lihs 10 th Grade 11 th Grade Chris Koehlmoos Alyxandria Lyons Wednesday, October 28 th : All School Communion Service– 8:10 am. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. JH Wrestling will start on Wednesday, October 28, right after school and run until 4:30 pm. Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween dress up day on Fri. the 30th. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Students need to wear their costume through 3rd period so that judges can see them. On Fri. the 30th rolls will be available at NO COST to the student body. Come early to grab your "extra breakfast". Friday, October 30 th : St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Lawerence to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. (bus leaves at 1:30 pm). Players will be dismissed at 1:10 pm. **Reminder: Shorts are not allowed fro m November 1 through the first day of Spring. Today’s Lunch Wednesday’s Lunch Beef Nacho’s Popcorn Chicken Beans Au Gratin Potatoes Spanish Rice Green Beans Fruit Cookie Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • October 26, 2026
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for coming home as the NVC Volleyball Champions. Congratulations to the Football team for their win over North Central Thursday night. Today: Volleyball Sub-Districts at St. Mary’s. St. Mary’s will play Santee at 6 pm and Stuart will play CWC at 7:15 pm. Books Due Today : Stryker Sladek Colby Shoemaker Lily Bulau Olivia Bauer Overdue books/fines : Brooks Kelly—overdue book—10¢ Hunter Kelly—overdue book—10¢ Mattie Olsen—overdue book—10¢ Tickets takers for the games tonight are Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Schmeichel. Concessions for tonight’s games is Mrs. Willis and the 12 th grade. Tuesday, October 27 th : Volleyball Sub-District finals at St. Mary’s. Ticket takers for the Volleyball Sub-District game on Tuesday, October 27 are Mr. Carlson and Mrs. Patty Bauer. Concessions for the Volleyball game on Tuesday, Oct. 27 is Mr. Domayer and the JH. Wednesday, October 28 th : All School Mass – 8:10 am. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. JH Wrestling will start on Wednesday, October 28, right after school and run until 4:30 pm. Friday, October 30 th : St. Mary’s Football team will travel to Nelson to play Lawrence-Nelson at 6:00 p.m. Today’s Lunch Tuesday’s Lunch Grilled Cheese Sandwich Beef Nacho’s Tomato Soup Beans Peas Spanish Rice Yogurt Fruit Fruit
By Nancy Tomjack • October 21, 2026
Today: All School Mass – 8:10 am. Scrubs Camp at the hospital. Rosary at church – 2:25 pm. Thursday, October 22 nd : No School – Teacher Inservice. Football at Springview – 7 pm (bus leaves at 4 pm). Friday, October 23 rd : No School. Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8 am to 1 pm. Saturday, October 24 th : NVC Volleyball Finals at Ainsworth – St. Mary’s will play North Central at 5 pm. (bus leaves at 2:30 pm). Today’s Lunch Mondays Lunch Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Crackers Tomato Soup Cinnamon Roll Peas Fruit Yogurt Fruit