Cheer team wins state event

The Pius X Cheer team were named Class A State Champions in Traditional Performance at the Nebraska state competition hosted by the Nebraska Coaches Association. See the Cheer page.

From our Campus Ministry Team: “As we walk into the desert this Lenten season, we invite you to commit. Commit to the disciplines you select for yourself, be all in, don’t be lukewarm! Challenge yourself to step away, to create a space to grow, and to allow your heart to be united to the suffering

Class visitors help students with budget activity

Students in Ryan Psota’s Career and Life Management class have been working on a budget activity along with representatives from Liberty First Credit Union. Students were each provided with a profile outlining items such as a career, family size, income, debt, and expenses. Working through various scenarios students learn the important budgeting skills to make

Building and breaking bridges a classic Physics lesson

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

Reflecting on the talents God has given you

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

Trip to electrical shop sparks interest for Building Construction class

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

Hands-on bridge-building lesson in Physics class

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!

Cheer squad wins Choreography award

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.

Thunderettes take third in Heartland competition

The Pius X Thunderettes dance team performed Saturday at the Heartland Championships, finishing third in Class A Hip Hop.

Squaring off with classmates while conjugating verbs

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.

Lion Dance Team features current, past students

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

Tribute to Msgr. Vap

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

These students are no ‘Outsiders’ to revising and editing

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

Groupwork adds different learning opportunities in Geometry

Students in Anne Driewer’s Differentiated Geometry class put their knowledge to use to solve problems requiring the area of various complex shapes.

Documenting the school year a page at a time

Using graphic design software, students learn about layout and design and utilize writing skills to create special memories that live forever.

Healthy cooking and safe practices in Food & Nutrition class

In additional the reading, writing and arithmetic, students are learning lifelong skills such as safe and healthy cooking practices!

Students seeing the details in the science of cells

Kayla Boellstorff’s Biology class were using microscopes to view the cell structure, and learn and identify the phases in the cell cycle.

Volumes of activity in Chemistry lab

Students in Joanna Andrews’ Chemistry class were working on measuring volumes.

Testing the taste of Hummus Brownie Batter

Hundreds of students taste-tested Brownie Batter Hummus during their lunches today. The key ingredient is black beans (see recipe in pictures), which were locally harvested. Students had the choice of dipping in a cookie treat or a pretzel. This event is part of Pius X’s Farm to School initiative through its Food Services program.

Drafting the plan for a strong foundation

Students in Don McKee’s Architectural Drafting class were working on their architectural drawings using Computer Aided Design software.

Fall 2022 Student-Athlete Signing Ceremony

Thunderbolt student-athletes from were honored this year for having committed and signed to play a sport in college. More student-athletes in the Class of 2023 will be honored at a similar ceremony next spring. Lanie Brott Parents – Joel and Susan Brott Collegiate Sport – Volleyball College Choice – Concordia University – Seward, Nebraska Conference

Student builds cabinet for her church’s choir space

Senior Lucy Salgado-Dickes likes a challenge, so she built a plan that would challenge herself in multiple ways.

Speechers take 2nd, 4th in season-opening events

The Pius X Speech Team opened its season with two events: Millard North Novice Team – 2nd placeAnna Armstrong – 1st Humorous InterpretationLydia Koperski – 3rd dramatic InterpretationMaria Fix – 5th Dramatic InterpretationAva Miller – 6th Dramatic InterpretationNate Fiedler – 5th Informative SpeakingLucy Willis – 5th Informative Speaking Bellevue West event Team – 4th placeAva

Seniors earn national honor for speech success and leadership

Two Pius X seniors have received a national honor for their work in speech and in the classroom. Stephanie Heimbrecht and Ava Hoffschneider each earned the National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American award. The honor recognizes students who have earned the necessary merit points and GPA, as well as demonstrating outstanding character and

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