Thunderbolt student-athletes were honored for having committed and signed to play a sport in college. More student-athletes in the Class of 2024 were honored at a similar event in the spring. Treyson Anderson Parents – Michelle Johnson and Dan AndersonCollegiate Sport – BasketballCollege Choice – North Dakota State University—Fargo, North DakotaConference Affiliation –Summit LeagueDivision – […]
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Several of our Spanish classes celebrated Dia de los Muertos as part of their cultural studies. Katie Hayes’ senior students have been busy baking bread for all the other Spanish classes. Emily Isaacs’ Spanish II class and Tracey Chapelle’s senior students also celebrated the occasion as part of their studies.
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Sophomore English students studying Shakespeare learned by acting and staging Julius Caesar. Teacher Jessica Huls had her students work through scripts to better understand the storyline.
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Fr. Asitha handed out Word on Fire Bibles Vol. 1 to his students today in Freshman Theology. The bibles are a donation (thank you!), and every student over the past few years has received one. What is special about these bibles? From the Word on Fire Catholic Ministries website … “The mission of this Bible
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Anatomy & Physiology students are learning all about the integumentary system (the skin) and how it heals. Teacher Jenna Steenson invited Christopher Darst, who works in cardiothoracic surgery as a PA at the Nebraska Heart Hospital. Sharing his knowledge, Darst showed students how to apply different types of sutures, as well as share stories and pictures
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Students in John Cox’s Physics class had to show an inventive way to measure 60 seconds. Working in small groups they displayed their timers in class this week and tested how accurate they were.
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The Marching Band refused to yield… The Thunderbolt Marching Band received a Superior Rating at the 2023 NSBA State Marching Contest for the third year in a row and 6th overall. (1987, 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)!!! Congratulations Rolling Thunder!
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Pius X has hired Keith Henggeler as its next baseball coach. Henggeler graduated from Pius X in 2004 where he set team records for most singles and doubles in a season and earned numerous post-season awards for the Thunderbolts. He played junior college baseball and in independent leagues before injuries cut his career short. He
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Les étudiants avec style! Students in Stephanie Werner’s French II classes wrapped up their clothing unit with a fashion show using lots of descriptive adjectives. Bon travail!
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In one Theology class, we see the variety of tools and methods being used to help students understand the material.
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Our students are busy applying for college today! Students can get help from area college admissions counselors, as well as their own school counselors. The event is part of a statewide Apply2College Campaign sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation.
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Students in AP Environmental Science have been determining the physical properties of different soils. Using soil samples from a corn field, a creek and garden soils they are researching soil texture by feel and measuring percentage proportion of the soils content. Lori Watson is the teacher.
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Students in Textiles, Clothing and Design class are hard at work on their projects, practicing their skills such as hand and machine sewing, pattern design and cutting and embroidery. The teacher is Amy Shonka.
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Students Jenna Steenson’s Anatomy & Physiology class are trying to keep alive Homer Simpson. To do so, they are using what they’ve learned about homeostasis. Maintaining body temperature, water quantity, and electrolyte concentration, they must keep Homer alive for five minutes as his water slowly drains away. Homeostasis is the ability of the body to
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Students in Kayla Boellstorff’s Biology class were comparing temperatures of different beverages with cubed and crushed ice.
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It takes a lot of work to get a science lab to work just right. Using methods such as filtration and evaporation, students in Joanna Andrews’ Chemistry class were learning about different way to separate a mixture of salt, sand, iron filings and beads.
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Yearbookers attempted to stop traffic this afternoon…with their cameras.
Focusing on photography for student storytellers Read More »
Jessie Huls Jessie Huls is a proud (’97) graduate of Pius X and is thrilled to be back in the building as an educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Benedictine College and taught for two years at Holy Trinity High school in Chicago, IL before going on to earn her Masters
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This year’s service project for the football team is to prep and repaint benches, locker rooms, and a few other places around Aldrich Field. Going to look nice! Thanks for your service to others! ⚡
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The new front entry design will enhance the experience of school visitors through a centralized “Welcome Center” that beautifully integrates with the school’s existing architecture, offering increased safety, an expanded front office, and a new student health center. Through this project, Pius X Family members will have a unique opportunity to be part of the
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Youyang Li, a recently graduated senior at Pius X, has been awarded a silver medal by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She recently was honored with multiple awards at the state level.
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