The Xchange
Xchange: Video
Lutjeharms opens small bracelet business
After getting a permanent bracelet last year, senior Hayley Lutjeharms decided to open her own small business. Learn more about it in Libby’s video!
Yearbook Order PSA
Pius X yearbook has been working hard to produce the 2023-24 yearbook. This year’s theme
PSA – How to write a winning scholarship essay
As graduation grows closer, many seniors have been writing essays to win scholarships. Learn the
Minchow recounts bowling journey
Senior Owen Minchow has been bowling since his sophomore year of high school. Learn more
BOLT Lottery Ticket Sales PSA
BOLT is the largest fundraiser for Pius X each year. Students are asked to sell lottery tickets for the event. Learn more in Grace’s video!
Spanish Club provides interactive way for students to practice
Spanish Club is a unique club where Spanish III and IV students can play games, socialize and eat snacks all while practicing their Spanish speaking. Learn more about Spanish Club
AP Environmental Science Tours Pius X
Students in AP Environmental Science took a tour around Pius X. Facilities manager Matt Schafers helped the students learn about the school’s heating and cooling systems. Learn more in Cassie’s
Students get free admission to district basketball games
Pius X students can get free admission to this weekend’s district basketball games. Take a look at Blair’s video to learn how.
Senior to publish psychological thriller novel
“Ember can’t comprehend why this is happening, but a boy with bleach-blonde hair explains ‘Dexter wants friends.’” Grace Arrigo began her work on writing a psychological thriller in seventh grade.
Check out Overtime!
Pius X is holding its first ever Overtime event, open to all Pius X students. The event is Friday, Feb. 9 from 9-11:30 pm. Dodgeball, a dance with a DJ,
Show choirs dance into competition season
The Pius X show choir department has been preparing for months for the competition season. Spectrum, the advanced mixed group, and Prism, the all girls group, are directed by Edgar
Senior paves musical path
Senior Brandon Sumner taught himself five different instruments his freshman year after hearing his favorite musicians and deciding he wanted to imitate them. “I started making music my freshman year
How many snow days is too many snow days?
From Jan. 8-16, Lincoln schools called four snow days and only had two days of classes. In Nebraska, snow days in January are far from uncommon, but having so many
PSA – Winter Formal Clothing Rules
Winter Formal is coming up on Saturday. Be sure your outfit meets the formal dance requirements!
Library club to host Christmas book trivia night
The Pius X Library Club is hosting a Christmas book trivia night on Friday, Jan. 5 from 7-9 p.m.
Writing Resource Center strives to help students with writing
The Writing Resource Center was started to help students revise their essays. “The WRC began several years ago as a place for students to get extra help with writing,” sponsor
Swim and dive look to blend experience, youth for successful season
The Pius swim and dive teams have been preparing for their 2023-2024 season. The teams consist of 23 JV swimmers, 25 varsity swimmers and eight divers.
Students remember loved ones through Dia de los Muertos celebrations
Every year at Pius X high school, Spanish classes celebrate Dia de los Muertos. This is a Mexican holiday which celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away.
Backstage look at fall play preparations
The Pius X theatre department, Pius Players, has been working hard to prepare for their opening night of their production “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the
Seniors encouraged to attend Scholarship Social on Dec. 5
Seniors are encouraged to attend the Scholarship Social on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Kitchen staff prepares over 1000 meals each day
The Pius X kitchen staff have many things to prepare for each day as they get ready to serve around 1000 students.
Brie Steiner finds fit with hockey team
Hockey. A physically and mentally demanding sport. Played by only the toughest and most competitive athletes. An athlete like Brie Steiner.
One act cast produces “1000 Paper Cranes”
After many weeks of hard, consistent practice, Pius Players finally put together their heartbreaking story.
Photography class caps semester with Top Photo Contest
Molly Wallish’s photography class held their first semester top photo contest.
Journalism staff distributes latest Xchange
Students in journalism have been working hard to write and produce the Pius Xchange. Each member wrote three to five articles to be included in this issue of the newspaper.
Pius X journalists win medals at State Journalism
The NSAA hosted the 2022 state journalism championships on April 25 at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. High school qualifiers from all across Nebraska participated. Check out the video by
Prom dress sale happening now
The dress sale started Monday, Feb. 28 and runs through Friday, March 4.
BOLT seeking student volunteers
The upcoming BOLT fundraiser needs students to volunteer their time.
Hastreiter twins sign with rival schools
The rivalry between the North Dakota Bison and South Dakota State Jackrabbits is a noted one in college sports.
Winter Formal PSA
Pius X’s Winter Formal will occur this Saturday. While there has been a lot of confusion of what the dance will be like, principal Terry Kathol assured students, “Winter Formal
CLM classes learn through mock interviews
On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Ryan Psota’s Career and Life Management classes took part in mock interviews. The interviews were held during second and third periods in the commons.
