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Engineering class builds and tests robots
Engineering II started building robots two weeks ago and started testing them last Friday, April 26. First, the students started out on their own and
AP classes visit local businesses on field trip
AP Environmental Science and AP Human Geography classes took a field trip to Kawasaki and an all-organic farm.
22 seniors sign to compete in college athletics
On Wednesday, 22 seniors were honored at the spring athletic signing, involving 12 sports. Each
Accelerated Physics students launch eggs
Students of Jeremy Scheffler’s Accelerated Physics class were recently assigned an “egg artillery” project. They
Seniors cap Spanish classes with video projects
Students in Spanish IV have begun working on their final project in Spanish class, making a movie entirely in Spanish. The project is to make a five to ten minute
Franciscian Friars visit Pius X classes
Special visitors joined the Pius X theology classes on Wednesday, March 4. The guests were Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, who were visiting far from their home of New York.
Thunderettes host clinic for junior high dancers
The Pius X Thunderettes hosted their annual junior high dance team clinic on Saturday, March 2. “I love the clinic because I get to meet a bunch of new dancers,”
Yearbook Order PSA
Pius X yearbook has been working hard to produce the 2023-24 yearbook. This year’s theme is “Light up the dark.” Learn more about how to reserve your copy in the
PSA – How to write a winning scholarship essay
As graduation grows closer, many seniors have been writing essays to win scholarships. Learn the tips from the Pius X counselors in Grace’s video.
BOLT Lottery Ticket Sales PSA
BOLT is the largest fundraiser for Pius X each year. Students are asked to sell lottery tickets for the event. Learn more in Grace’s video!
AP Environmental Science Tours Pius X
Students in AP Environmental Science took a tour around Pius X. Facilities manager Matt Schafers helped the students learn about the school’s heating and cooling systems. Learn more in Cassie’s
Students get free admission to district basketball games
Pius X students can get free admission to this weekend’s district basketball games. Take a look at Blair’s video to learn how.
Music groups perform for junior highs on tour
Spectrum show choir went on a middle school tour around Lincoln with various other groups of the Pius X music department on Feb. 15. They went to schools such as
Check out Overtime!
Pius X is holding its first ever Overtime event, open to all Pius X students. The event is Friday, Feb. 9 from 9-11:30 pm. Dodgeball, a dance with a DJ,
How many snow days is too many snow days?
From Jan. 8-16, Lincoln schools called four snow days and only had two days of classes. In Nebraska, snow days in January are far from uncommon, but having so many
PSA – Winter Formal Clothing Rules
Winter Formal is coming up on Saturday. Be sure your outfit meets the formal dance requirements!
WRC holds end-of-semester Christmas party
The Writing Resource Center (WRC) had an end of the year Christmas party. “I like to have this party just to say ‘thank you’ for all the help my tutors
Campus Ministry takes the rosary throughout the halls
Students in Campus Ministry walked through the halls praying the rosary before school to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day on Dec. 12. These students met in the old
Brass inspires during last Advent service
The third week of Advent started with an inspiring testimony about love from the viewpoint of Stacy Brass. “This talk was so beautiful, I felt a real presence of God’s
Future Healthcare Leaders learn to “Stop the Bleed”
Future Healthcare Leaders Club hosted a Stop the Bleed event with representatives from Bryan Hospital on Dec. 7. These representatives gave a presentation about how to help in emergency medical
Spanish IV students deepen understanding of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Spanish IV classes have been honoring Mother Mary by walking to the chapel on their knees. “It is not even half of what some people do but it gives the
Seniors encouraged to attend Scholarship Social on Dec. 5
Seniors are encouraged to attend the Scholarship Social on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Advanced chemistry students burn Cheetos to learn about calorimetry
Advanced chemistry students participated in a hands-on calorimetry lab during class on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The lab consisted of completely burning a Cheeto under a pop can filled with water
Students hear heartfelt testimony from Bekka Allick
As the Advent season grows near, Pius X prepares for it with an assembly of prayer. This time, the guest speaker was University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball player Bekka Allick. “What’s
Spanish IV students barter for goods at bazaar
Spanish IV students participated in their own bazaar to practice bartering in Spanish on Friday, November 17. Each student brought in seven different items to “sell” to classmates, which were
Band marches in Lincoln Veterans Parade
The Pius X band marched in the Lincoln Veterans Parade on Sunday, Nov. 12. “About one third of Lincoln’s schools participate, and I am proud to have Pius as one
Vocal department hosts junior high honor choir
On November 10, 7th and 8th grade students from Catholic schools across the city took part in a choir lesson and performance. Pius X choir directors Todd Krier and Shani
CPW classes learn about Catholic Social Service’s impact in the community
Presenters from Catholic Social Services visited College Prep Writing classes at Pius X to explain what they do for our community and the relocation program. The presentation was given by
Instructional coaches boost theology classes
New this year to the Pius X staff there are two instructional coaches, Anthony Miranda and Ken Heinz. Instructional coach is a new position to Pius X aimed towards assisting
Vehicles damaged in school parking lot
Students at Pius X have recently experienced car vandalism and accidents in the parking lots. “I wish that since we are paying for our spots, our cars were better protected,”
Anatomy classes create ghoulish wounds for Halloween
Anatomy and Physiology classes created fake wounds on Halloween. The Anatomy and Physiology students completed the lab activity to better their understanding of the integumentary system. “The whole purpose of
Future Healthcare Leaders Club participates in vital signs training
On October 26, the Future Healthcare Leaders Club hosted its first hands-on event, a vital signs skills lab. Students first listened to a presentation over vital signs, then had the
Biology class begins unit with egg-celent experiment
Biology teacher Jesse Andres has begun a new unit with his students and has started off with an experiment. “I think the hands-on things help kids learn so I try
Grandparents fill gym for annual Mass
On October 12, the gymnasium was crowded with not only students, but their grandparents to celebrate the annual grandparents’ day Mass. “It serves as a reminder of the reality that
Journalism students attend fall convention
Members of the Pius X journalism staff attended the 2023 Nebraska High School Press Association fall journalism convention on Monday, Oct. 16. They began by meeting together at the Nebraska
Marching band competes at first competition of season
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Pius X marching band performed at their first official festival/competition of the year at Bennington where they received a superior one rating. They also performed at
Choir holds first concert of school year
“I am glad, all day long, for the gift of the song.” This was the opening line to Sotto Voce’s performance at their choir concert Sunday evening. Todd Krier, one
Future Healthcare Leaders Club joins national organization
The Pius X Future Healthcare Leaders Club is joining with the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). HOSA is a national organization where students who are planning on entering the
Apply to College Day helps seniors get started
Seniors at Pius X were invited to attend Apply to College Day in the Library on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Apply to College Day is a day where seniors are given
First Restore of the year offers students chance for reflection
Pius X held the first Restore event of the 2023-24 school year Sept. 6. The event began with senior Natalie Prichard giving her testimony to all those attending. “There were
Bolts donate blood to help community
A blood drive was held at Pius X in collaboration with Nebraska Community Blood Bank on Wednesday, August 30. The drive was held in a blood bank van in Pius
Parents visit Pius X at Open House
Pius X held an open house for the parents of Pius X students on Monday. The purpose of the open house is to help parents gain information about the teachers
Construction on new front entrance to begin when school ends
A new front entrance is being built onto Pius X this summer. The plans for a new entrance have been in the making for a long time, and soon these
BOLT special ask raises extra $102k for Pius X
The annual Pius X BOLT Gala raised more than anticipated from their special ask on April 29. “BOLT is our annual auction, dinner and biggest fundraiser of the year,” BOLT
Journalists win hardware at NSAA State Journalism contest
Seven students from the journalism and yearbook classes competed at the NSAA State Journalism competition on April 24 at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The competition had multiple categories and
Intro to Culinary Arts class hosts food truck competition
Amy Shonka’s Intro to Culinary Arts class held their food truck displays and sampling on Wednesday, May 3. “The trucks were a project for the students to come up with
Students try bison pizza at lunch
Pius X invited the Local Indigenous Food Training Grant to the school on April 14. The Grant had a stand set up at all the lunches and invited students to
STEM Princesses win Rube Goldberg contest
A Rube Goldberg competition was held at Pius X on Mar. 22. Students who were a part of Physics and Calculus for Engineering (PACE) were split off into groups of
Photography class caps semester with Top Photo Contest
Molly Wallish’s photography class held their first semester top photo contest.
Spectrum wins Wahoo Court of Champions contest
Spectrum show choir won the Wahoo Court of Champions competition on Feb. 18 for the first time since 2017. Along with winning grand champs, they received recognition for best choreography,
Journalism staff distributes latest Xchange
Students in journalism have been working hard to write and produce the Pius Xchange. Each member wrote three to five articles to be included in this issue of the newspaper.
Cheer team wins state championship
The Pius X cheer team won first place at State on Feb. 18. This win didn’t come easily, the girls have been practicing since October, practicing for three hours two
Fellowship of Athletes draws strong crowd for first meeting
The first Pius X Fellowship of Athletes (PFA) was held on Friday, Jan. 27. The event took place before school in the study hall room and was an open event.
Students celebrate cultures with Epiphany Mass
Students and staff of Pius X celebrated the Epiphany Mass on Jan 5. This mass was cancelled last year due to Covid conditions. As everyone entered the gym, there was