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Pius X Catholic High School Newsletter August 2019 | V. 132 Pius X Catholic High School | 6000 A Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 | (402) 488-0931 | PiusX.net | Restore All Things In Christ are grateful to the donors who allowed this addition to be built. Below, are some highlights as we begin this new school year. The new wing has given us a net gain of 13 classrooms, including a new shop classroom and a new CAD and photography computer lab, three new art classrooms, two new family and consumer science classrooms, a music ensemble classroom, and additional regular classrooms, and has allowed us to create a nice organization of departments throughout the school for improved teacher collabo- ration opportunities. A brand new fire alarm system has been installed, along with an update of our entry system and additional cameras for the safety of our students and staff. With the departure of construction equipment and the portables, we have increased the number of available parking spots on campus by over 50 spots for this year. The addition of new lockers in the new space will allow us to reduce the num- ber of students in some of our more crowded hallways. We said goodbye to some wonderful teachers, but welcome new staff mem- bers to our Pius family. Help welcome Mrs. Savanah Prater(English), Mrs. Alicia Wehling(English), Mrs. Laurence Mills(PT French), Sr. Megan Tunink(PT Theology and Science), Fr. Anthony Bedient and Fr. Andrew Schwenka(Theology), and Pius Alums, Mr. Bill Vogel and Fr. Cole Kennett(Theology). Some dates to keep in mind in the coming weeks include the deadline for signing up for parking and lockers(July 31); schedule pickup/picture day(August 7); mandatory new parent meeting(August 7); 9th grade retreat(August 11-12); 1st day of fall practice/tryouts(August 12); and the 1st day of school(August 16). You should find more information about each of these in this newsletter. A reminder to all of our parents that NO STUDENT DROPOFFS should occur in the west parking lot. It is a very full compact lot and we want to limit the traffic in that lot to only those who are parking for the day. Please use the drop off in the front drive of school or in the east lot. We also remind parents that when picking up students at the end of the day, please do not park behind any parked cars. You may park in any available spots after 3pm to wait for your student. During the school day, visitor parking is available on the east side of the building. I look forward to welcoming everyone back to a new school year. May it be filled with the Love of God through each of us daily. From Greg Lesiak, Assistant Principal What’s Inside 2-5: Student Opportunities 6: Alumni / Foundation Update 7: Athletics Schedule 8-11: School Meal Information 12: Breakfast & Lunch Menus Hopefully this newsletter finds you finishing a summer that has been restful and relaxing, yet eventful and full of family time. August means the exciting beginning of a new school year is upon us. As we get set to begin the 2019-2020 school year, we welcome our newest students to our Pius family. We have a number of new students entering grades 10-12, and look forward to welcoming the students from the class of 2023! We hope that they will enjoy and create memories at Pius as they trek towards graduation. We are excited to open our new addition this month. We JULY 31 Deadline for online locker/ parking registration AUGUST 3 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 7 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules Mandatory New Parent Meeting 11 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 12 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Fall Sports Begin 16 First Day of School 9 am All School Mass and Class Meetings will occur during the school day 23 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 26 Open House 6:30 pm SEPTEMBER 2 No School (Labor Day) 9 Seniors/Parent FAFSA Meeting 6 pm 13 Homecoming Tailgate/Game 14 Homecoming Dance 8:30-11 pm Key Dates First Day of School Summer Break August 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Pius X Catholic High School Newsletter August 2019 | V. 132

Pius X Catholic High School | 6000 A Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 | (402) 488-0931 | PiusX.net | Restore All Things In Christ

are grateful to the donors who allowed this addition to be built. Below, are some highlights as we begin this new school year.

• The new wing has given us a net gain of 13 classrooms, including a new shop classroom and a new CAD and photography computer lab, three new art classrooms, two new family and consumer science classrooms, a music ensemble classroom, and additional regular classrooms, and has allowed us to create a nice organization of departments throughout the school for improved teacher collabo-ration opportunities.• Abrandnewfirealarmsystemhasbeeninstalled,alongwithanupdateof our

entry system and additional cameras for the safety of our students and staff.• With the departure of construction equipment and the portables, we have

increased the number of available parking spots on campus by over 50 spots for this year.

• The addition of new lockers in the new space will allow us to reduce the num-ber of students in some of our more crowded hallways.

• We said goodbye to some wonderful teachers, but welcome new staff mem-bers to our Pius family. Help welcome Mrs. Savanah Prater(English), Mrs. Alicia Wehling(English), Mrs. Laurence Mills(PT French), Sr. Megan Tunink(PT Theology and Science), Fr. Anthony Bedient and Fr. Andrew Schwenka(Theology), and Pius Alums, Mr. Bill Vogel and Fr. Cole Kennett(Theology).

• Some dates to keep in mind in the coming weeks include the deadline for signing up for parking and lockers(July 31); schedule pickup/picture day(August 7); mandatory new parent meeting(August 7); 9th grade retreat(August 11-12); 1st day of fall practice/tryouts(August 12); and the 1st day of school(August 16). You shouldfindmoreinformationabouteachof theseinthisnewsletter.

• A reminder to all of our parents that NO STUDENT DROPOFFS should occur in the west parking lot. It is a very full compact lot and we want to limit the trafficinthatlottoonlythosewhoareparkingfortheday.Pleaseusethedropoff in the front drive of school or in the east lot. We also remind parents that when picking up students at the end of the day, please do not park behind any parked cars. You may park in any available spots after 3pm to wait for your student. During the school day, visitor parking is available on the east side of the building.Ilookforwardtowelcomingeveryonebacktoanewschoolyear.Mayitbefilled

with the Love of God through each of us daily.

From Greg Lesiak, Assistant Principal

What’s Inside2-5: Student Opportunities6: Alumni / Foundation Update7: Athletics Schedule8-11: School Meal Information12: Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Hopefullythisnewsletterfindsyoufinishingasummerthat has been restful and relaxing, yet eventful and full of family time. August means the exciting beginning of a new school year is upon us.

As we get set to begin the 2019-2020 school year, we welcome our newest students to our Pius family. We have a number of new students entering grades 10-12, and look forward to welcoming the students from the class of 2023! We hope that they will enjoy and create memories at Pius as they trek towards graduation.

We are excited to open our new addition this month. We

JULY31 Deadline for online locker/ parking registrationAUGUST 3 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 7 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules Mandatory New Parent Meeting 11 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 12 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Fall Sports Begin 16 First Day of School 9 am All School Mass and Class Meetings will occur during the school day 23 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 26 Open House 6:30 pmSEPTEMBER 2 No School (Labor Day) 9 Seniors/Parent FAFSA Meeting 6 pm13 Homecoming Tailgate/Game14 Homecoming Dance 8:30-11 pm

Key Dates

First Day of School

Summer Break

August 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Pius X Catholic High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 488-0931Fax: (402) 488-1061 https://PiusX.net

To enrich the mind, heart and soul of each student through a

Christ-centered, Catholic environment that provides academic excel-

lence and preparation to achieve a meaningful, faith-filled life.

Administrative Team Fr. James Meysenburg, CAO Tom Korta, Principal Greg Lesiak, Assistant PrincipalTerry Kathol, Assistant Principal Jan Frayser, Guidance Director Tim Aylward, Activities Director Business OfficeKaren Francis Office Support Georgia Miller, Secretary Jolene Ritzman, Athletic Secretary Judy Brichacek, Attendance Secretary Guidance Office Jan Frayser, Director Connie Freudenberg, Counselor Shelly Pick, Counselor Jessica Psota, CounselorSandy Hartman, Secretary Carla Kruml, Secretary Janet Kurtenbach, Secretary P.J. Book, Database Manager Academic SuccessRaina Volkmer, Coordinator SCIP Coordinator Connie Freudenberg Campus Ministry Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Campus Chaplain Claire Maly, Lay Campus Minister Food Service Director Carmen GoedenActivities Office Tim Aylward, Activities Director Jake Moore, Asst. Activities Director Pius X Foundation(402) 488-1046 Courtney Johnson, Advancement Dir. Emily Moore, Asst. Advancement Dir.Zachary Baehr, Communications Dir.Pam Beiermann, Administrative Asst.Kathryn Bergen, Events Coordinator P.J. Book, Database Manager Alumni DirectorKristin (Edwards) Heath, Class of ’91 Booster Club Tim and Janel Andreasen, Presidents

Information & OpportunitiesALL STUDENTS

n Picture Day requirementsStudents will take their school photos on Aug. 7 at the school. Here is a list of reminders for proper appearance for picture day: - Men – Clean shaved; Hair – must be not touching their collar and to the middle of the ear; Sideburns – must be to the middle of the year; No earrings or piercings; Nice shirt or polo is preferred; If you are wearing a t-shirt no writing can be on the shirt.- Women – No piercings other than ears; No cleavage; Shoulders must be covered; No shirts with writing on them.- Pictures are a head and shoulder shot only. Students will bring home a picture card with your order codes. You may order directly from Pegasus.n Drop/Adds for the 2019-120 School YearAll schedule change requests must be made using the Schedule Change Form and include the required $30. If you have questions, please contact the Guidance Office.n Naviance StudentThis website assists students with post-high school plans: complete career and strength assessments, learn about careers, research colleges, register for college visits, view the latest news bulletins, submit your resume, request transcripts, and research scholarships. Visit www.piusx.net and click on the Naviance button found under Popular Links. We recommendyouputthislinkonyourphone.Questions?CometotheGuidanceOffice,and we will get you started.n Health information and paperworkParentsshouldturninalltheirhealthformsforeachstudentpriortothefirstdayof school. This includes their student’s allergy/asthma paperwork and signed form to re-ceive Medication (Tylenol/Motrin) at school. Also, please submit immunization records astheyareupdatedtotheschooloffice.EmailJenDynekatJennifer-Dynek@cdolinc.net for more information.n Fall Tutoring at the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading CenterThe Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center offers one-on-one or small-group tutoring for students in grades 1-12. Instruction is designed for students reading one or more yearsbelowgradelevel,whoseprimaryschooldifficultiesinvolvereading.Tutoringbe-gins September 11th. Applications can be found at cehs.unl.edu/readingcenter/ n Organizing your lockerStart the year off right and get organized. Solid wooden locker shelf tall enough for booksandbinders.Custommadetofityourlocker.Getyoursinroom2203.$10n Purchasing 2019-20 YearbooksAs your student and friends are taking part in this school year, the yearbook staff is

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Information & Opportunities

Guidance Counselors

The Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives:• help students reach their full potential;• work in cooperation with school staff to assist students in their social, emo-

tional and spiritual development;• advise on realistic educational and career planning opportunities;• provide information about college testing and preparation for testing, col-

legeselection,financialaid,andscholarships.

Here is the breakdown of which counselor is assigned to your student and family, basedon thefirst letterof your last name: A-Ga Mrs. Pick Gb-Kr Mrs. Frayser Ks-Pl Mrs. Freudenberg Pm-Z Mrs. Psota

Our Guidance Office

capturing the story of the year to live forever in the yearbook. Buy your student the best book of memories of this year – buy a yearbook. The price goes up after Christmas, so don’t miss out. Extra books will not be ordered, so reserve your yearbook today! Price before 12/23/19: $70. Price after 12/24/19: $75. Visit www.piusx.net/yearbook for more details.

SENIORSn Senior Service Hours Class of 2020In May, the current junior class was given information about the Service Hour graduation requirement. They will hear about the 2019-2020 policy and create an account on the service hour verificationwebsite.n U.S. Service Academy Nominations and ApplicationsSeniors interested in applying for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy should call the Pius X Guidance Office as soon as pos-sible to meet with your counselor if you have not yet begun the nomination and appointment process. n Seniors Applying to Nebraska WesleyanTom and Rhonda Peed have established the Nebraska Wesleyan University/Pius X Financial Assistance Program for students accepted to NWU. The program includes a self-help grant – The Tom and Rhonda Peed Work Ethic Fund –that will match stu-dents’ verifiable summer employment earnings.Thematchinggrant of up to $3,000 per academic year will be credited toward students’ tuition, fees, room and board. The Peeds have also established the Nebraska Wesleyan University/Pius X Endowed Scholarship fund. Annual earnings from this endowed fund will supportthefinancialneedsof PiusXStudents.n What Should Incoming Seniors Be Doing NOW To Prepare For Their Senior Year And College? - Narrow the list of colleges to which to apply and put those colleges in Family Connection/Naviance. Narrow the search by using Naviance. The links to both of these websites is on the PiusXwebsiteunder“GuidanceOffice”. - Students may apply to all colleges beginning September 1, some colleges open their applications earlier. The Common Ap-plication allows students to complete one application that may

be electronically transmitted to colleges that allow the Common Application. Check it out at www.commonapp.org. - Prepare a resume of all activities, educational information, personal information, volunteering and awards. -Beginapplyingforscholarships.Prepareaprofile tofindscholarships at www.scholarshipquest.org, www.goodcall.com/scholarships/ and/or www.chegg.com/scholarships# - Set up visits to colleges. - Get your senior service hours completed and submitted.n Financial Aid Program – Monday, September 9Mark your calendars today. All seniors and their parents should attend this program at 6:00 p.m. in the LPAC. It will cover the Federal Financial Aid Program and help parents/students un-derstand the application process for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scope of the program which includes grants, loans and work-study employment.

SENIORS & JUNIORSn Transcripts – Seniors, Juniors and ParentsALL transcripts must be requested through Naviance. If you don’t know your login, ask anyone in the Guidance Office. We will reset your password.n Job Shadowing for Juniors & SeniorsTheprogram invites students to seefirst-handhow the skillslearned in school relate to the workplace. Pick up a form in the GuidanceOffice.n Mark Your Calendar for Catholic College Fair DayThe 2019 Omaha Area Catholic College Fair will be coming to Pius to Monday, September 16th. It will be held in the Com-mons from 8-9:00 a.m. This is a morning when we have a 9:00 start time and a large number of Catholic colleges are always in attendance for this worthwhile morning. Parents are welcome.n College Visits to SCCColleges that will be visiting Pius X are listed in Naviance. Stu-dents interested in attending a college visit at Pius should sign up in advance by going to Family Connections, click on “Col-leges” andunder “MyColleges” click on “view all upcomingcollegevisits”andthen“sign-up”.

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n Discovery Days at SCCSoutheast Community College will hold Discovery Days at their three campuses. Register at southeast.edu/discoverscc Beatrice Lincoln Milford Friday, Oct. 11 Friday, Nov. 1 Friday, Oct. 25 Friday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 22 Friday, Dec. 6All Discovery Day events will be from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.

JUNIORSn College Planning Meeting – Monday, December 3Mark your calendars today. All juniors and their parents should attend this meeting from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Pius X Com-mons. This will help begin the process of formally preparing for life beyond high school.

SOPHOMORES & FRESHMENn The Peter Kiewit Institute TechademyTechademy works to show upcoming students in 9th and 10th grade the fun in IT. Students will have an opportunity to partic-ipate in hands-on activities while learning new concepts, tools and skills. Contact Angela McGraw for more information at 402-554-5909.

FRESHMENn Parents: Worried About Your Students’s Transition?PleasecontacttheGuidanceOfficeat402-488-0931andasktospeak with a counselor for assistance with enrollment, touring

the school, or doing a summer walkthrough of a class schedule. Our Ambassador team is here to help make the transition as smooth and comfortable as possible!n Add the Freshman Retreat to Your CalendarHello incoming freshmen students and parents! The Pius X Freshmen Retreat will take place Sunday, August 11th from 6pm to 9pm and Monday, August 12th from 8am to noon. All fresh-men are required to attend. This is a great opportunity for fresh-men to meet other students, become familiar with the school, and be given time for reflection and prayer. Parents shouldreceive a postcard and several emails with more information. [email protected] youhaveanyquestions!

ATHLETESn NCAA/NAIA Eligibility InformationAll students who want to participate in athletics after high school in any Division I, II, or NAIA college MUST register at the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Complete these online forms during the second semester of the junior year. For infor-mation, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org. Use code 9999 for the NCAA and code 9876 for the NAIA to have your ACT scores sent to these organizations. n Health Physicals for 2019-2020Each student-athlete must turn in a completed pre-participation physical prior to the start of any tryout or season. Physicals for the 2019-2020 sports seasons must be dated after May 1, 2019. Students are not participating in a fall sport should still turn in their paperwork at the start of school.

Juniors and seniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT. Juniors plan-ning to attend college should consider beginning the testing process during their junior year. For most students, there is no need to take both tests. Most students do better on the ACT. Students should apply at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). The Pius X High School code number is 281-315.

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 14 August 16 August 17 October 26 September 20 September 21 December 14 November 8 November 9 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline August 24 July 26 August 13 October 5 September 6 September 24 November 2 October 3 October 22 December 7 November 8 November 26

Where to send scoresIt is best to have your ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges directly from the ACT/SAT testing company. When you register to take these tests, you are allowed to send it to four colleges without extra cost. You may add more colleges for more cost or you may send scores to other colleges, later, through the websites. Many colleges will not accept your ACT/SAT scores from your transcript, even though they are on the transcript. UNL is one of those colleges.

ACT/SAT Information

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n Uniform Shop Hours During the School YearThe uniform shop is open Wednesday, August 7, from 9 am-12 pm. During the school year, the uniform shop is open from 3:30-4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays on regular school days. The shop is also open on various Saturdays. It will be open from 9-11 am on Saturdays, August 3, 17, and 31. Only cash or checks are accepted for payment. Enter through the southeast door (#1). For updates or changes to the schedule, visit www.piusx.net and search uniforms. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. n Know Exactly What You Need for Uniforms? If you know the sizes needed and your student does not need to try anything on, you can pick up an order form from the main officeorprintoneoff fromtheUniformtabontheschoolweb-site.Leavethisformalongwithpaymentinthemainoffice,ormail it to school with payment, to the attention of Ruth Loberg. Shecanfilltherequestandcontactyouasfaraspickingitup.n Catholic Elementary and Middle SchoolsParents with students in our Catholic elementary and middle schools can purchase items from the Pius uniform shop if the colors and items work for their school dress code.

n Parent Volunteers Needed in the Uniform Shop Summer volunteers are needed on Wednesdays from 8:45 am to 12:15 pm starting July 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th. Volunteers for next school year are needed on various Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm. Choose the day(s) that work best for you. Contact Ruth Loberg [email protected] Donating used uniforms, especially seniorsDonate boys or girls shorts/pants, girls plaid skirts, uniform sweatshirts,andschoolpolostoPiusXtobeusedas“loaner”uniforms for other students. Items may be taken to the school office.Extrauniformitemsnotneededforloaners,alongwithused Pius booster gear, will be given to the Thrifty Thunderbolt Sale. This sale will be held in the commons on Saturday, Sep-tember 7th.n Dennis UniformUniforms may be ordered at www.dennisuniform.com (school code is PPK) or purchased at the Dennis Uniform store in Oma-ha which requires one to pay the Dennis Uniform full price. Families can receive Dennis emails about upcoming promotions by using this link - http://dennisuniform.com/promotions

School Uniform Shop at Pius X

n It’s All Greek to Me - Two Spots Left!Join us for a Greek Odyssey in June of 2020. Passport to Adventure Club has organized an educational tour of Greece and the Greek Islands. The tour includes the antiquity of Athens, Delphi and Cape Sounion. We embark on a Mediterranean adventure with a cruise to the islands of Mykonos, Samos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Contact Mrs. Sievert for more details - [email protected] Marian Pilgrimage! June 2021Join Passport to Adventure Club as we make our way across France, Spain and Portugal to encounter some of the holiest pilgrimage sites important to our faith. We start in Paris with visits to Notre Dame and the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. We trav-el across France stopping at the Cathedral of Char-tres, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux before arriving in Lourdes. Wewill follow the “Way of St. James” inSantiago de Compostela in Spain and then travel to Lisbon,PortugalwithafinaleatFatima.AllPiusstu-dents and families are welcomed. Email Mrs. Sievert [email protected]

Summer TripOpportunities

Visit with your school counselor to learn more about any of these opportunities.NEBRASKA NOWNebraskaNowisaprogramwherequalifiedjuniorsandseniorsmay enroll in online college courses through UNL and earn college creditwhilestillinhighschool.Thecoursesareregularfirst-yearofferings from the various colleges at UNL. DC Advantage DC Advantage is another option for students to begin taking cours-es for college credit during junior or senior year. Please see your counselor for more details.The Career Academy The goal of TCA is to provide academic and real world experiences to high school students through high school and dual credit courses in 16 different career pathways. Current sophomores may apply for their junior and senior years. Visit https://home.lps.org/tca/Access College Early (ACE) ScholarshipThisscholarshipisforfinanciallyneedystudentswhodesiretotakecollege courses during high school. The application for the ACE Scholarship is at: www.ccpe.state.ne.us/ and click on Financial Aid.Bryan Early College Access ProgramIf interested, students may take courses through Bryan College of Health Sciences. For more information, contact Briana Genetti at 402-481-8697. Apply at bryanhealth.org/BECAP.

Interested in Taking College Classes While in High School?

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50UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 2-4All Honor Year Reunion Weekend: “Par-ty in theHallways!” –Hosted by PiusXHigh School/Alumni Department. Join us for drinks, food, fun photos, music, tours of the new addition, and a stroll down memory lane!

Aug. 3ThunderBOLT Fun Run: 1-mile and 5K prizes, plus spriit prizes. A fun, healthy morning for the whole family!

Sept. 13Homecoming Tailgate: Join us for a free-will supper to include your choice of hot dogs, pulled pork, or chicken tenders, and chips, refreshments and cookies – fun and fellowship too! Activities for kids include Pius X kid friendly tattoos and bounce houses.

Sept. 15Classroom Dedication Ceremony: A special mass and reception to celebrate the opening of the Msgr. James D. Dawson Learning and Center and Msgr. Ivan Vap Industrial Arts Center.

Sept. 26Founders & Grandparents Day celebra-tion: Our annual Founders & Grandpar-ents Day celebration includes a morning mass and reception at Pius X High School. This event honors our school’s Founders and the grandparents of our students.

Oct. 23Give to Pius X Day: Our third annual giving event supports Pius X students and staff through the Fund for Pius X. Visit https://piusx.net/gtpd to learn more!

Looking to get involved? There are many events throughout the year where the Pius X Foundation relies on volunteers to put on a great event. Read the volunteer opportunities below, and visit PiusX.net/volunteer to sign up. Thank you!n ThunderBOLT Fun Run: August 3 – helpwiththestart/finishline,direct-ing the runners along the course, registration, medic duties, breakfast setup and water stations.n Reunion Bash: August 3 - help replenishing food during the event, and clean up afterwards.n Homecoming Tailgate: Sept. 3 – Help with set up, serving and/or clean upn Founders/Grandparents Day: Sept. 26 – serving coffee and clean up.n B.O.L.T. Gala: April 2020 - Help with setup months and weeks before, or at the event itself.

Celebrating 50 years of the Pius X Foundation

n If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can support the Pius X High School and Foundation:- Start your search at https://smile.amazon.com,- Select Pius X Foundation as your chosen charitable organization,- Resume shopping. This works today and everyday!

n If your company is hosting a United Way campaign you can designate your donation to come to Pius X? Simply write-in Pius X Foundation on the form, and the rest is taken care of for you. Thank you!

Did you know ...

My years at Pius X were some of the best and most formative years of my life. Everything seemed to coalesce in those years for Pius and our classes of ‘64 through ‘67. We had an outstanding group of teachers, a wonderful class of students, interesting priests, and it was the exciting Vince Aldrich era in Pi-Hi football. I will always be grateful for every Pius X moment.

Alumni Profile: Mike Manning ‘67From Pius X to a mob banking fraud investigation

Crafting rosaries has also provided a great opportunity to teach our chil-dren about the rosary, helping mold their love for the rosary, and has even sparked their interest in making rosaries for their school friends.

Alumni Profile: Ryan Fischer ‘05The craft of creating rosaries

n Read more at PiusX.net/alumni

n Read more at PiusX.net/alumni

Volunteering is a great way to give back

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50FALL SPORTS

Cross Country - George O’BoyleFootball - Ryan Kearney

Golf (girls) - Steph KolbasSoftball - Christy Kruger

Tennis (boys) - Nolan DeWispelareVolleyball - Katie Wenz

FALL ACTIVITIESBands - Jared WilhelmCheer - Amanda Largis

Choir - Todd KrierDance - Mikeala PetersenTheater - Joseph Moser

Monday, Aug. 12 FallSportsfirstdayof practice

Thursday, Aug. 22 Golf: Varsity at PLV - Miracle Hills

Golf Course 8:30amSoftball: Varsity DH at Kearney 5pmSoftball: JV DH at Kearney 6:30pm

Friday, Aug. 23 Fall Sports Kick Off at Aldrich Field

7pm

Monday, Aug. 26 Softball: Varsity vs. Millard South at

Doris Bair 5pmSoftball: JV vs. Millard South at Doris

Bair 6:30pm

Tuesday, Aug. 27 Golf: Varsity at Beatrice Country Club

9amVolleyball: Varsity Jamboree at Pius X

5pm

Thursday, Aug. 29 Tennis: Varsity Dual vs. Elkhorn 4pmTennis: JV Dual at Elkhorn 4pmSoftball: Varsity DH vs. Grand Island at

Doris Bair 5pmSoftball: JV vs. Grand Island at Doris

Bair 5pmSoftball: Reserve vs. Grand Island at

Doris Bair 6:30pm

Friday, Aug. 30 Golf: Varsity at Kearney - Awarii Dunes

Golf Club, 9:30amFootball: Varsity vs. East at Aldrich Field

7pm

Saturday, Aug. 31 Softball: Varsity at LPS Invite at Doris

Bair 9amVolleyball: Varsity at Triangular at Pius

X 9amVolleyball: JV Triangular at Pius X 9am

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Golf: Varsity/JV Invite at Highlands Golf Course 8:30am

Tennis: Varsity vs. East at Pius X 4pmFootball: Reserve Southwest 5pmSoftball: Varsity DH vs. Southeast at

Doris Bair 5pmSoftball: JV vs. Southeast at Doris Bair

5pmVolleyball: Varsity/JV Triangular at Mil-

lard North 5pmSoftball: Reserve vs. Southeast at Doris

Bair 6:30pm

Wednesday, Sept. 4Volleyball: Freshman at Southwest 5pm

Thursday, Sept. 5Football: Freshman vs. Skutt Catholic at

Pius X 4:30pmCross Country: Varsity/JV Invite at

Seward- Concordia U. 4:45pmSoftball: Varsity vs. North Star at Doris

Bair 5pmVolleyball: Freshman Triangular at 5pmSoftball: JV vs. North Star at Doris Bair

6:30pmFootball: Varsity at Millard South 7pm

Friday, Sept. 6 Softball: Varsity/JV Tournament at Mil-

lard North TBDGolf: Varsity Invite at Grand Island -

Riverside Golf Course 9amGolf: JV Invite at Hidden Acres Golf

Course/Beatrice 9am

Saturday, Sept. 7 Softball: Varsity/JV Tournament at Mil-

lard North 9amTennis: JV at North Star Invite at Woods

Tennis Center 9amVolleyball: JV Tournament at Gretna

9am

Monday, Sept. 9 Football: JV at Southeast 5pm

Tuesday, Sept. 10Tennis: Varsity Invite at Woods Tennis

Courts 8:30amGolf: Varsity Triangular at Holmes

Golf Course 2pmGolf: JV Triangular at Holmes Golf

Course 3pmSoftball: Varsity/JV DH at Northeast -

Doris Bair 5pmVolleyball: JV/Reserve at PLV South

6pmFootball: Reserve vs. Grand Island at

Pius X 6:30pmVolleyball: Varsity at PLV South 7pm

Wednesday, Sept. 11Golf: JV Invite at Papillion-La Vista -

Tara Hills 8am

Thursday, Sept. 12Golf: Varsity at Holmes Golf Course

10amCross Country: Varsity/JV Invite at

Pioneers Park 4pmTennis: Varsity vs. Skutt Catholic at Pius

X 4pmTennis: JV at Skutt Catholic 4pmSoftball: Varsity/JV DH at Southwest at

Doris Bair 5pmVolleyball: JV/Reserve at East 5:30pmFootball: Freshman at Elkhorn 6:30pmVolleyball: Varsity at East 6:30pm

Friday, Sept. 13Tennis: Varsity Invite at Millard SouthFootball: Varsity vs. Gretna at Aldrich

Field (Homecoming) 7pm

Athletics Schedule

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