Church History: The students will trace the history of the Church from its foundation by Jesus Christ to the present. They will have a clear understanding of the mandate and the mission of the Church, how far her field of action has expanded, and under what circumstances and under whose influences she has been hindered […]
Introduction to Scripture – Old Testament: This course will introduce the students to an understanding of the nature and organization of Sacred Scripture as a component of Divine Revelation. Through the study of the Old Testament, the students will become acquainted with the story of creation, the Fall, and the unfolding of salvation history as
Building and breaking bridges is practically a right of passage in a Physics class, one remembered by many former students. Students in John Cox’s class tested their designs one scoopful of sand at a time. Here’s junior Preston Utemark talking about his design, which held 50 pounds of sand (and the bucket) before collapsing. At
Senior students in Sr. Maria Mezas’ Theology IV class have been helping each other recognize their gifts and talents. Seeking insights from friends and family about their strengths, they will use them in quiet reflection in the school chapel, listening to God’s voice to help them determine their vocation in life and to attain the
Gold Honor Roll Seniors – Class of 2023 Juniors – Class of 2024 Sophomores – Class of 2025 Freshmen – Class of 2026 Seniors – Class of 2023 Vashti Margaret Adams Sydney Nicole Aldrich Elizabeth Sue Aldridge Jackson Randall Aldridge Grant Michael Anderson Morgan William Armagost Ayden Anthony Arndt Catherine Alice Carter Barry Matthew Joseph
Catholic Schools Week is January 29th to February 4th. Growing up and attending a Catholic school from preschool through high school made this week memorable. It was a week of controlled chaos and a variety of activities. I always appreciated going to a Catholic school, but I never really thought deeply about why. Now that
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Currently I am a Special Education Resource teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School. I will be taking over the Special Education Coordinator position next year. I serve students in grades K-4 with a variety of needs. I am also Reading Specialist, many of my
Students in Building Construction class taught by Don McKee took a field trip to Wilmar Electric in Lincoln, who created a hands-on experience in their shop. Students were tasked with running electrical wire, connecting an outlet, bending pipe, attaching the assembly in a wall, and more. When finished, their connection was tested for a properly
John Cox’s Physics class have been learning about rigidity and tension, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of different materials. Using k’nex they conducted a group exercise to build a suspension bridge comparing the rigidity of the structure at each level. STEM in action!
Px Cheer had a great showing at Saturday’s Heartland Championships, with a third-place finish in Traditional and fourth-place finish in Game Day. The Cheer team also won the Choreography Award for their Traditional Routine. Head coach is Caycee Hays.
The Pius X Thunderettes dance team performed Saturday at the Heartland Championships, finishing third in Class A Hip Hop.
Emily Isaacs’ Spanish II class is conjugating verbs with a friendly game of Battleship! This lesson plan shows great creativity on the teacher’s part, with an engaging game students might already know.
Today we had a unique performance from a group of current and graduated Pius X students! The DMNV Lion Dance Team is based out of the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish here in Lincoln. Lion dance is a traditional dance performed in a lion costume, usually done during the Lunar New Year. Performing with the
I am writing this during the “spiritual sweet spot” that exists for me in November and December. For many years I have been involved with the school’s Fall Retreat in early November, which inspires me to see so many of our students building community around the proper center—the Eucharist. We then hit Thanksgiving which is
On Monday, Msgr. Ivan Vap was laid to rest following a beautiful celebration of life. Tom Korta, Pius X chief administrative officer, wrote the following to Pius X staff (Read the obit): “There is much to say about a man who has given nearly seven decades of his life to serving Our Lord, but I
The 2022 Madrigal showcased the incredible talents of our students as a magnificent prelude to the Christmas season. The event featured exquisite music, dramatic humor, and a delicious meal served amidst the charming atmosphere of Renaissance England. Attendees were greeted by a brass fanfare and escorted to their tables amidst a backdrop of warm candlelight,
“Is that your final answer?” Students in John Zach’s ’02 Accounting I class played a game of ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire?’ Questions were specifically tailored to what they have been learning during their accounting class to help with review. First semester final exams start on Monday!
Students are revising and editing their final character analysis using the RADaR and CUPS methods in Caycee Hayes’ freshman English class. These methods, introduced to Hayes by fellow Pius X teacher Logan Pfeiffer, teach students the difference between revising and editing. Students used these methods to review their classmates analysis of a character from the
Students in Anne Driewer’s Differentiated Geometry class put their knowledge to use to solve problems requiring the area of various complex shapes.
The Pick Family Scholarship and Endowment have been established to help students make their Pius X dreams a reality. Willa Mae Pick, grandmother of two Pius X alumni, invested $100,000 from an annuity to establish the two new funds. The Pick Family Scholarship will assist students in need, and the Pick Family Endowment will assist
Using graphic design software, students learn about layout and design and utilize writing skills to create special memories that live forever.
In additional the reading, writing and arithmetic, students are learning lifelong skills such as safe and healthy cooking practices!
The Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation, one of the most generous benefactors for the arts at Pius X and throughout our community, is among the first to join us in our vision to expand and enhance the Pius X Arts facilities.
This annual report is an opportunity to thank you and everyone who has supported Pius X High School and the Pius X Foundation during this past year.
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