New Student Open House - Monday Feb. 3, 2025, at 7 pm
The Value of our Catholic Education
The Value of our Catholic Education
Pius X Catholic High School
Pius X is a co-ed Catholic high school in Lincoln, Neb. The school is parochial in nature as it serves 19 parishes in and near Lincoln, providing a Catholic-based, rigorous education enriched with numerous opportunities for students to grow their faith, explore the arts, and participate in athletics and other activities.
What does 'Pre-Register' mean?
- Receive up-to-date information relevant to your child's grade level
- Receive invites to relevant events
- Not committed to attending Pius X
Open House 2024!
Tour the building, learn key details and ask questions about Pius X.
Monday, Feb. 4, 2023 – 7 pm
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** Yes, you can submit the names of your young elementary students, but please know our emails for them will be more about summer camps at Pius X and less about high school opportunities until they (and you) are bit more ready for them.
- Faith-Based Education
Masses, Campus Ministry, Service, Adoration, Retreats, Encounter Groups, Discipleship Groups, Theology classes taught by Priests and Religious Sisters
“During my time, I have developed an appreciation for knowledge. Pius doesn’t just teach you information and send you on your way. The teachers emphasize a Catholic perspective and how you should apply that knowledge. Pius has been a great resource for my faith. I came to Pius knowing a lot about Catholicism, but without conviction. As I leave Pius, I am enthusiastic about my faith because I have come to realize that the wealth of knowledge is immense, and not just limited to what you learned in lower grades. There have been so many clubs that enrich your experience in school such as Mock Trial, Spanish Club, and Academic Decathalon. In these, and throughout the years, you make a ton of friends. You learn to branch out and make new friends from around Lincoln.”
– Jonah Meduna ‘25
“Our school does a good job of keeping the students in touch with their faith. For me, going to college will be the first time I will really be on my own. So, it’s all on my own will and responsibility to make it to Mass every Sunday, attend Holy days, participate in Bible studies and discipleship groups. With that in the future, our school makes it possible to get a taste of the future with RESTORE, Pack the Chap, retreats, etc. MAKE HEAVEN CROWDED!!”
– Lucas Mlnarik ‘25
“I think growing a faith life is an easy thing for a teenager to forget or neglect to make time for. But in seeing teachers’ faith in their prayers before class, in words, and in action… that is just another of many ways that Pius helps make clear to students that there is more at stake than a diploma. We are forming whole persons – body, mind, and soul – and the ability to acknowledge that “soul” part of my students’ being and formation is my favorite thing about teaching in a Catholic school.”
– Michelle Effrein, English Teacher
- Incredible Academics
100+ courses including dozens of electives, AP courses and dual-enrolled courses; 99+% graduation rate each year; ACT scores among the best in Nebraska; Student devices; $16M in college scholarships earned by students
“Pius X has allowed me to take so many high level and AP classes, so I can have a head start in college. There are lots of academic clubs available to join with interactive learning opportunities that have helped me apply what I learn in fun ways, like building a working robot. I had the opportunity to compete and travel to Pennsylvania with the Academic Decathalon team, which allowed me to learn a variety of skills and build relationships.”
– Kaity Wesley ‘26
- Strong Student Support
“Pius X High School has been extremely helpful in helping me figure out what I want to do and what I need to do. The counseling center staff have kept me updated on information about scholarships and college related information which has helped me stay on track for life after high school. They have provided excellent guidance, and my counselor would go to great lengths to help me get to where I need to be, especially when it came to preparing for the ACT. My counselor provided resources for me to prepare and even took the time to help me find scholarships that I am eligible for, for which I am extremely grateful.”
– Hector Barbosa-Ramos
- Opportunities to Grow and Succeed
20+ varsity sports; 40+ activities in music, theater and more; Dozens of student clubs based on various interests
“Sports have been an important part of my life since grade school. They’ve taught me valuable life skills like hard work, teamwork, and time-management. Now at Pius, I get to keep playing the 3 sports I love. I love the experience of being part of a team. I grow as an athlete and as a person with the help of my teammates and coaches. I’m so grateful to be able to compete in sports all school year.
– Tatum Heimes ‘25
“Pius X has provided a tremendous opportunity for my children to think critically and creatively, be encouraged and supported to develop in faith and formation, be challenged to both serve and lead, and surround themselves with friends and families with common values and core beliefs. Pius is large enough to offer many diverse opportunities and activities, dual credit courses, technology advances, and differentiated learning, yet small enough to maintain a culture that genuinely cares about each person and their unique story and individualized development. Seeing my children and friends of my children thrive in a collegiate setting and now be tangible contributors in today’s workforce reaffirm the value of the education and an overall experience offered by Pius and its vibrant school community.”
- Scott Gubbels, Parent
- A Spirited Staff
Passionate teachers dedicated to Catholic education; school counselors that intentionally reach out to every student, meet with students and families whenever needed; commitment to improving their skills in teaching.
TAM DWORAK, ABLE TEACHER: “At Pius X, we strive to help all students be successful, regardless of their ability level. We recognize that students have different learning styles, abilities, and interests, and some students need extra support, so we have a strong team of educators and support staff to make sure no one slips through the cracks. Our ABLE program works on organizational skills, homework completion, and study skills to help students stay on track. We have small class sizes, so we get to know our students on a personal level, and can spend more time with each individually to assure academic success. We work closely with classroom teachers and counselors to help meet all the needs of our students. Our goal is to build strong relationships with our students and create a supportive environment for learning so all students can be successful.”
KATIE THOMPSON, AMBASSADOR OF LOVE / FRONT DESK: “God’s love for His children is the cornerstone of my job at Pius. It’s through His eyes that I strive to see every person that comes through the doors of Pius. My biggest joy is witnessing the growth in the students I get to encounter every day. Each person is on his/her own unique journey, but we share a common goal of growing into the men and women that God created us to be.”
- An Affordable Education
Your tuition is lower than the actual cost to educate a student because of support from Lincoln area parishes, the Good Shepherd Scholarship from the Diocese of Lincoln, supporters of Pius X scholarships, and other generous benefactors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
UNIFORMS
Uniform Days for the 2025-26 school year will kickoff this summer. Stay tuned for more details.
STARTING THE SCHOOL DAY
For the normal school schedule, classes begin at 9am on Monday, and 8 am on Tuesday through Friday. Students may be dropped off at the school starting at 7:15 am (daily Mass begins at 7:20 am) and the school offers supervised student space in the Commons until 5 pm each school day.
CLASSES AT PIUS X
This page has the academic departments listed, and when you click on a department you can see which classes are offered in which area.
MATH: If you are in the Lincoln Catholic grade schools, your current math teacher has recommended what math course(s) is best for you. That course will automatically appear on your PowerSchool course request page. You will take the Pius Math Placement Exam (MPE) around Holy Week. The results of the MPE could change this pre-registered math course based on the score of the exam. If your placement course changes, we will inform you and make the changes.
If you are NOT in a Lincoln Catholic grade school, you may contact the Pius Counseling Center (402-488-0931 or email counselingcenter@piusx.net) to take the math placement test after May 1, 2023.
LUNCH / STUDY HALL
Lunch is divided into four sections, A-B-C-D. Students will be in class for two of those, eat lunch during one and have study time during the other. EXAMPLE: A student who has ‘B lunch’ will have 20+ minutes to study in their fifth period classroom, then eat lunch in the commons, then have their fifth-period class.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Incoming students interested in applying for Student Council can learn on the student council webpage.
CHOIR
Some choir groups are classes during the school day, and some are activities. Pius X singers, Women’s Choir, Concert Choir and Sotto Voce (tryouts required) are classes, so interested students can sign up for them when registering for classes. Other choirs practice outside of the normal school day.
Extra Curricular choirs: Spectrum Varsity Show Choir and Prism JV Show Choir, which rehearse after the school day. AcaFellas and AcaBellas are our men’s and women’s acapella/barbershop choirs/clubs that also rehearse after school and once a week during lunch. Barbershop Club takes place Fridays during study halls (5th period).
Choir Camp: Harmony Explosion is a week-long choir camp in July that serves as a great way to meet other choir members and have lots of fun singing a variety of music. Info will be coming this spring.
BAND
Band: Marching band is a class that meets first semester and functions as a marching band first quarter and a concert band second quarter. It meets 1st period. During marching season the class starts at 7:30 typically until the end of October. Concert Band and Symphonic Band are classes that meet 2nd semester during the school day. Concert band is open to all students and meets 1st period. Symphonic band is an auditioned concert band that meets 2nd period.
Pep Band (Basketball Band and Volleyball Band): Pep band is made up of students enrolled in the band that year. They play popular music at home games and occasionally other events.
Jazz Band: Jazz band is an auditioned group that meets before school starting in November. They play 2-3 concerts at home and occasionally perform at events throughout the community. See Mr. Wilhelm for audition material and information in mid-October. Depending on interest, there may be more than one Jazz band so more students can participate.
Strings Club: Strings club is Pius’s main strings ensemble. Students of all experience levels are welcome. Strings club meets once before school and once after school each week starting in November.
Band Camp: This camp starts a week before school. Student in marching band are required to attend this camp to learn the music and drill for the year’s show.
ATHLETICS
Summer workouts usually begin right after Memorial Day. Summer Running begins July 5 and meets daily in the mornings at different places for group runs with other student-athletes. This is especially helpful for athletes interested in cross country (fall sport) and track and field (spring).
Here are last summer’s schedules (this will be updated in Spring 2025):
BOYS: Grades 10-12 M-T-Th-F, 7-8:15am; Grade 9 M-T-Th-F, 8:15-9:30am; Wednesdays are used as make-up days.
GIRLS: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30am-11am, Meet at Tennis Courts
Sports Camps: Sports camps start the week of Memorial Day. Check our camps listing here (updates will be made throughout the spring).
Tryout: Tryouts for teams vary from sport to sport and occur the first few days/week of the official start of pre-season. Tryout information will be published in the parent newsletter and online starting in the summer.
Fall Sports: Cross Country | Football | Golf – Girls | Softball | Tennis – Boys | Volleyball
Winter Sports: Bowling | Boys Basketball | Girls Basketball | Swimming & Diving | Boys Wrestling | Girls Wrestling
Spring Sports: Baseball | Golf – Boys | Soccer- Boys | Soccer – Girls | Tennis – Girls | Track & Field
