Daily Bulletin
District Office Bulletin for Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Thursday, April 30 Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: NOTE UPDATE: Orange Chicken, Rice/Noodles, Egg Roll, Fortune Cookie, Fruit & Veggie Bar
Friday, May 1 Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Scones Lunch: Crispito, Chips & Cheese, Fruit & Veggie Bar
Monday, May 4 Breakfast: Waffle Stix Lunch: Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar
Tuesday, May 5 Breakfast: Egg, Cheese Omelet Lunch: Soft Tacos, Spanish Rice, Fruit & Veggie Bar
Wednesday, May 6 Breakfast: Pancake Lunch: Polish Dog with Kraut, Dessert, Fruit & Veggie Bar
Wednesday, April 29 BG @ Palmyra 8:30 JH Quiz Bowl @ Seward 9:00
Thursday, April 30 NHS Induction (FR-library) 5:45 Honors Night (FR) (9-12) 6:30
Friday, May 1 EMF FFA Banquet (FR) 6:15
Saturday, May 2 TR Pioneer Conference @ Lewiston 8:00
Sunday, May 3 Baccalaureate-old gym (FR) 6:30
Monday, May 4 JH TR @ Sutton 10:00
Tuesday, May 5 BG @ Sutton 9:00 JH Activities Night (FR) 6:00 HS Activities Night (FR) 6:45
Wednesday, May 6 HS QB @ Seward 9:00 HS FCA Lunch Meeting BG @ York 9:00
Thursday, May 7 TR @ Cross County 9:00
College Rep Visits
Community Service Opportunities The city of Friend will need help with a variety of things this Spring: weeding at the binzebo, fixing the baseball field, and park clean up day. If you would like to help with any or all of these events, contact Kristen Milton and she will put you on the list. Dates and times will be shared later. Students are needed to help supervise the bounce houses at the Friend 4th of July celebration this year. If you can help, contact Kristen Milton. Students who are interested in earning community service hours by pulling weeds and putting down mulch at the Country Club later this month should contact Kristen Milton ASAP. Mulch will be done on May 1st right after school. Contact Kristen to help.
JH Quiz Bowl JH QUIZ Bowl practice will be Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7:40-8:00 a.m. in Mrs. Anderson's room. Thanks!
Driver's Education The Driver's Education Class is certified through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. To take this class you will need to be 14 before October 14. The student will need to pass both the driving and the online course. The class will consist of 30-36 hours of online instruction, 5 hours of supervised practice driving, and a 10-15 minute driving test. The lecture part of the class will be the AAA How To Drive Online Course. You will need to email me at deanfilipi72@gmail.com to sign up for the class. The fee for the class is $295. Payment will be needed before you receive your pass code for the online class. Once you have completed the practice driving part of the course, we will meet in Exeter to take the driving test. Once you have completed the online class and email me the Certificate of Completion, class log, and a copy on your final test score from the online course. I will enter you into the DMV system. We will do the driving part of the class this summer. You need to sign up by May 15. Please make checks payable to Dean Filipi. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Filipi at 402- 853-1968.
7th & 8th Grade Girls Any 7th & 8th grade girls interested in attending the Bobcat Girls Basketball Camp can stop in the front office to pick up a registration form. All forms and money are due into the office by Monday, May 4th. Any questions reach out the josiee.sobotka@emfbobcats.org.
Bobcat Boys BB Camp For boys in the 6th & 7th grades that are interested in attending the Bobcat boys basketball camp please stop in the front office and pick up a registration form. They are due back into the office by May 8th.
Library Books Last day to check out library books is Friday, May 1. All books are due back by Friday, May 15.
Snowcones SNOWCONES! Student Council is bringing a snowcone truck to the school on Thursday, April 30, from 2:45 - 4:00. Each snowcone costs $4.00. Cash or Venmo only. The truck will be on the front side of the school by the ramp entrance.
8-11th graders 8th through 11th grade students -- remember to have your classes for next year entered on PowerSchool by the end of the day Friday, May 1. You also need to give Ms. Hottovy your signed scheduling form by then.
SENCAP Attention students who have confirmed with Ms. Hottovy that they are taking in-person or on-line SENCAP classes next year: Kristi from SCC will be here on Wednesday, May 6, starting around 12:15 for the LAST ROUND of registering for classes. PLEASE make arrangements with your teachers to visit with her if needed.
Boys BB All boys basketball players from this season please stop by the front office during study halls, lunch, or after school to sign basketballs by Friday, May 1st. I would like to send them home with each player at the end of the day Friday.