News from Pius X High School
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
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 BrottCollegiate Sport – VolleyballCollege Choice – Concordia University –
Restore gives students monthly praise and worship time
One straight hour to worship God sounds fantastic, right? Restore gives students that option. Restore is a monthly activity that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. It’s an activity set to help young adults grow in their relationship with God. In the entrance of the chapel, there
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 place
Anna Armstrong – 1st Humorous Interpretation
Lydia Koperski – 3rd dramatic Interpretation
Maria Fix – 5th Dramatic Interpretation
Ava Miller – 6th Dramatic Interpretation
Nate Fiedler – 5th Informative Speaking
Lucy Willis – 5th Informative Speaking
Bellevue West event
Team – 4th place
Ava Hoffschneider – 6th Program of Oral Int & 5th Serious Prose
Johnny (Ton) Do – 5th Program of Oral Interpretation
Ryan Hoffschneider – 5th Informative Speaking
Dominic Tran – 5th Entertainment Speaking
Students try their hand with an authentic boomerang
Watch the video where students practice throwing an authentic Boomerang.
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
Marching Band wraps up ‘superior’ season at state
The Pius X Marching Band earned a superior rating at the State Marching Band Competition last Saturday in Lincoln. It’s the school’s first time earning back-to-back superior ratings at the state, and the third superior rating out of three competitions this year. (Video from the halftime of the previous night’s
Nine students chosen for top state choir
Nine Pius X singers have been selected for the All State Chorus. Maria Cornelius, senior – Soprano I Jadyn Dodd, junior – Tenor II Hazel Goeden, senior – Alto II Lillian Johnson, senior – Soprano I Lydia Koperski, sophomore – Alto I Alison Lundstedt, junior – Alto I Tatum Maley,
Student musicians named to all-state band
Three Pius X students have been selected for the Nebraska All-State instrumental event, and one has been chosen as an alternate.
Bolts qualify team, two individuals for state cross country meet
The boys team and two individual girl runners qualified for next week’s Class A State Cross Country Championships! The boys qualified thanks to a second-place team finish. District competitors (with district finish) included Joe Majerus (4), George Ivanov (7), David Krier (8), Maceo Nielsen (9), Tyler Diedrichsen (13), Jacob Winter
Wilhelm finds, creates harmony in teaching music at Pius X
Jared Wilhelm chose to teach first, then chose music. It’s a decision that blesses him and our students at Pius X High School.
Girls golf qualifies for state tournament
The Thunderbolts were the runners-up in their district, earning a spot in next week’s state tournament at Norfolk.
Celebrating Farm to School Month, and the rewards of planting celery
Pius X is proud to be a part of a growing Farm to School effort, and joined in celebrating a state proclamation last month declaring October as Farm to School Month in Nebraska. Pius X has a Farm to School Club of students, teachers and staff. Last May members of
Softball team volunteers time for service activities
The Pius X softball team completed 31 hours worth of work in only one hour’s time this past Saturday: Picking vegetables, mulching, baking, washing cars, and preparing supplies for catechesis classes. “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 20:28
Pius X Foundation wins $100,000 from The Big Give
Thank you! We are honored to have been chosen to receive one of the ten $100,000 gifts from The Big Give. Thank you to all those who voted for us, and thanks to Union Bank & Trust for their generosity. The funds will be put toward our new secure front
Photo Gallery: All School Mass on the first day of the year
We celebrated the new school year with an All School Mass.
Football team service project helps feed the hungry
The Pius X football team and football family donated supplies and assembled sack lunches that were delivered to the People’s City Mission as part of their Meals to Go Program. The Mission distributes 100+ Meals to Go per day to men, women and children. The players assembled 200+ meals in
