St. Pius X offers students and families a variety of activities and opportunities in which to become involved. All activities and dates are subject to change. Please read the Panther Press and St. Pius X Church bulletin to confirm dates and times of activities.
Appreciation Week
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.
Athletic Activities
Several of our faculty coach a variety of after-school athletic activities for our students. Some sports include flag football, volleyball, cross-country, track, basketball, cheerleading, and cabbage ball. Our Men’s Club also offers a Sports Program.
Back to School Coffee
Parents are invited to attend a social with coffee and pastries. Information on joining the Women's and Men's Club is available.
Back to School Night (Parents' Open House)
The meeting begins in the Father A.T. Screen Gym. The pastor and the principal speak and introduce the faculty. Then, parents visit their child's classroom(s) to meet their child’s teacher(s). (Adults only-no students)
Bingo/Pizza
Bingo/Pizza Night is held in conjunction with the Family Sunday weekend. Students, parents, faculty, staff and guests are invited to attend.
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.
Fall Festival
The Fall Festival (sponsored by the Women's Club) is two days 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. Parent volunteers are needed to work booths. Each class performs a musical number on the stage as part of the entertainment.
Family Sunday
A celebration of “family” sponsored by our parish. Families from the Parish are asked to bring up the offertory gifts at the Masses.
Field Day
Students compete in sports activities. Competition includes individual and team events with ribbons awarded. Each class orders matching T-shirts.
First Communion
Second grade students and CCD students receive their First Communion. A reception follows hosted by the Women's Club.
Fish Fry
An event held during Lent for St. Pius X families, parishioners, and friends. The Fish Fry is sponsored by the Boy Scouts. Dine-ins or take-outs are available.
GALA
A GALA is sponsored by the St. Pius X Parish and School proceeds will be used for capital improvements from upgrading technology to improving our arts and science laboratory programs.
Grandparents' Day
Grandparents are invited to attend a special mass with the students. Our students create and design special gifts for their grandparents.
Living Rosary
The Living Rosary is held at school with the students lined up in the shape of a rosary. Student representatives from each class lead the prayers of the rosary. Parents are welcome to attend and participate.
Mardi Gras Parade
A Mardi Gras parade is held on the school grounds sponsored by the Women's Club. A Royal Court is selected by a drawing 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.
Men’s Club and Women's Club Joint Meeting
A joint meeting is held once a year with the men and women followed by a social.
Women's Club Meetings
Meetings are held during the school year, usually on Tuesday evenings. The principal and pastor review upcoming events, officers give committee reports, and a special guest speaker is featured. Refreshments are served.
Women's Club Installation Dinner
The outgoing Executive Board Members of the Women's Club welcome the new Executive Board at the spring Dinner.
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. The grade planning the Mass is shown in parentheses on the school calendar. Parents are always welcome to attend.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
These Conferences are held twice a year. The teachers schedule conference times with the parents and students.
Prospective Parents Open House
This meeting provides information about St. Pius X to prospective parents. Parent led tours are conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. while students are in their classes.
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.
Reconciliation Service
For all First Communion recipients. A reception follows hosted by the Women's Club.
Scouts
Offered after school to boys in grades 1st – 7th and girls in grades K-7th to enrich our students morals and character.
St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Day Mass and Altar
The Kindergarten class coordinates this school Mass honoring St. Joseph and St. Patrick. Kindergarten students' fathers are invited to participate in the Mass.
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 at 2:30 p.m.
Spirit Day
Students and teachers demonstrate school spirit with a pep-rally. Classes perform cheers in preparation for field day, which is held the following day.