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!

New Pius X band room to be named after Pearle Francis Finigan

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.

Financial Reports 2021-22

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.

Letter from our Foundation Director

Dear Pius X and Cathedral High School Alumni, Parents, and Friends, It is often said that the generosity of the Pius X Family cannot be surpassed. Words cannot express how grateful we are to the thousands of people who have invested in the Pius X Foundation and Pius X High School, volunteered their time and

Students showcase language knowledge in real-time with presentation

Students presented to their classmates their daily routines in Spanish, with some students using their iPads to add to their presentation.

In Remembrance (Winter 2022)

Pius X Alumni Marc Gorges ’66 passed away December 22, 2021. Roger Maly ’84 passed away June 28, 2022. Father of Connor Maly ’15 and Chase Maly ’18. Brother of Kathleen (Maly) Arnt ’78. Uncle of Brian Arnt ’03, and Jamie Arnt ’07. Preceded in death by his brother Gary Maly ’77 and sister Terri

Walking El Camino, Alone & Together

Michael Donlan ’99 and his two sons, John ’25 and Andrew ’26, students at Pius X, walked ‘El Camino de Santiago’ last summer. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a physical and spiritual journey following a path of medieval origin in Spain. The trek can take up to

For the Love of a Classmate

Chris Boland ’82 needed help if he was going to move back to Lincoln. His classmates were more than willing to help.

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.

Biology board game re-enforces phases of photosynthesis

In Jesse Andres’ AP Biology class, students played a board game answering questions on the phases of photosynthesis.

Volumes of activity in Chemistry lab

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

Drawing on their knowledge of French

Students in Stephanie Werner’s French 1 class practicing their French and drawing skills by learning while playing Pictionary.

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.

Three medalists at varsity invite

Ava Miller got 1st place in Novice Dramatic Interpretation
Andrew Donlan got 3rd place in Novice Humorous Interpretation
Ryan Hoffschneider got 5th place in Varsity Informative Speaking

The study and debate of Julius Caesar

Abbie Allen’s English II class have been studying Julius Caesar. Students participated in a four-corners debate, discussing some of the major themes and discussing whether they agreed or disagreed on major points.

The marketing of a new menu item

Students were taking part in a Marketing Evaluation for a new menu item! In conjunction with Farm to Table, students performed an evaluation of a recipe they’d tried last week. Students are voting on a name and what to accompany this new delicacy which uses local black beans. The recipe with tested in the cafeteria

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

Station-to-station math, with three minutes to solve each equations

In Alex Adams Algebra II class, students had to think fast: Working in groups to solve an equation in three minutes, they worked their way around the classroom visiting eight stations.

New Front Entrance & Welcome Center

Dedication: The blessing, the Gospel and the school A special blessing was bestowed upon the front door, welcome center and office spaces of Pius X High School on Friday, April 12, by Bishop James D. Conley. Read More https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/933881861 Construction Updates As part of Pius X High School’s commitment to hospitality and safety for our

Guest offers insight into cybersecurity to computer science class

Donald Costello from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, along with help from Anne Pfeifer, presented to the Computer Science class about Cybersecurity. He taught about Caesar Code, encryption, the history of Cryptography, and Quantum Cryptography. He gave the school a gift of 4 different Cybersecurity textbooks. The teacher is John Zach.

Zachary Baehr