Donlan earns high honor for All State Orchestra
Congrats to John Donlan, who was selected for All State Orchestra on the trombone. He is one of only four students from across the state chosen for trombone to earn this honor. He performed with other orchestra honorees from across the state at a concert last month.
Kolbe Volkmer: The journey of faith and sports
Senior Kolbe Volkmer was the student speaker at RESTORE, a monthly event for Pius X students to participate in student testimony, adoration, confession, music, and prayer teams. Volkmer has played football and basketball and ran track. He talked about his athletic journey, his spiritual journey, and how those two intertwined throughout his high school career.
Following Pius X on social media
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Wrestlers team up for community service effort
Fourteen members of our wrestling team recently prepared and served a meal at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach. They also cleaned up following the meal. The wrestlers host their annual Green/Gold Dual at 6:30pm Tuesday in the Commons, and compete in their first event of the season at York on Saturday.
Mock Trial team qualifies for state competition
The Mock Trial team is headed to the state competition! Pius X won its regional competition, earning its spot in the two-day final. Team members at the regional competition included Nicole O’Donnell, Maria Fix, Claire Kolbet, Isabel Buss, Aubrey Buckner, Jaxson Hanks, Jonah Meduna, Brody Schneiders, and Isabella Nemec. They are coached by Andy Barry,
The Masur family of educators at Pius X
Three members of the Masur family work at Pius X High School this year. Erin Masur (author of the cover letter for this month’s newsletter) is a former math teacher and current assistant principal; Danielle Karre is a math teacher and department chair, and Mark Masur is in his first year at Pius X as
A shared commitment among staff … and family
Let’s use this season not only to reflect on knowledge but also to nurture conversations that are fruitful, joyful, and uplifting. Together, as a community, we can make this time of year both meaningful and memorable.
Fall 2024 Student-Athlete Signings
Thunderbolt student-athletes were honored for having committed and signed to play a sport in college. More student-athletes in the Class of 2025 will be honored in the spring. Zachary Barnes Parents – Gary and Lisa Barnes Collegiate Sport – Football College Choice – Dordt University—Sioux Center, Iowa Conference Affiliation –Great Plains Athletic Conference Division –
Skin in the game: Hands-on experience with suturing techniques
Jenna Steenson’s Anatomy & Physiology students are learning all about the integumentary system (the skin) and how it heals. To gain hands-on experience, students are also learning about suturing techniques. They are practicing various types of sutures, each with its own purpose depending on the wound’s location and size. This activity not only familiarizes them
