All Saints' Day Celebration
Kindergarten students plan and participate in this prayer service dressed as their patron Saint.
Balloon Day / Bubble Day
On the last day of school at St. Pius X, balloons are provided by the Student Council and given to the 7th graders. Balloons are released into the air at the end of the day while the rest of the students blow bubbles.
Blessing of the Animals
In recognition of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, parishioners, and St. Pius X families are invited to bring their pets for a blessing.
Book Fair
A book sale is held and classes are assigned specific shopping times. Parents are encouraged to attend and shop with their children. Teachers post "wish lists" at the Book Fair of books they would like to have for their classrooms.
Catholic Schools Week
A week long celebration is held by St. Pius X School and Archdiocese of New Orleans to acknowledge the Catholic Identity of our Catholic School system. A special Mass is held by St. Pius X to honor staff for their long-term commitment to the school and another Mass is sponsored by the Archdiocese to honor schools for achievements.
Fall Festival
The Fall Festival is a day packed full of fun including a haunted house (sponsored by the Men's Club), hayrides, pony rides, game booths, delicious food, shopping boutique and a live band. Each class performs a musical number on the stage as part of the entertainment.
First Communion
Fish Fry
An event held during Lent for St. Pius X families, parishioners, and friends. The Fish Fry is sponsored by the Scouts. Dine-in and take-out available.
Grandparents' Day
Grandparents are invited to attend a special Sunday mass with the students. The book fair will follow with refreshments. Our students create and design special gifts for their grandparents.
Mardi Gras Parade
A Mardi Gras parade is held on the school grounds. A Royal Court is comprised of teachers' years of service to the school. A student King and Queen are selected by a raffle each year.
May Crowning and Mothers' Day Mass
Students bring flowers to school to be placed on the altar for a Mass to honor Mary. The first grade students and their mothers participate in this Mass.
Masses
School Masses are held three times a month, usually on Wednesdays, at 9:15 a.m. Each grade plans a Mass including selecting a theme, songs, and acting out the gospel. Parents are always welcome to attend.
In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, a week is designated to honor faculty, cafeteria, maintenance, principals, secretaries, and pastors for their service to our school.
Pumpkin Patch
Sponsored by the Men’s Club, students decorate pumpkins. Ribbons are awarded to students who are selected “the best” in their selected category. The contest is held prior to the Fall Fest.
St. Pius X Choir Christmas Concert
In keeping with the holiday spirit, the band and choirs of St. Pius X perform a Christmas concert in our gym. Watch our Christmas Concert