Volume 3 | Issue 1
Sunday, Aug. 30
- Adult Basketball - Click to join Signal group here if interested
Monday, Sept. 1
- Band Instrument Fitting (in school) - Click to register for band
- Squires Developmental Volleyball Clinic (after school)
- Cross Country Practice (after school)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
Tuesday, Sept. 2
- Curriculum Night & Parent Mixer (6:30pm) - Click to R.S.V.P. to mixer
- Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
- Speeches due for pre-approval for Student Council candidates
- Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
Thursday, Sept. 4
- Cross Country Practice (after school)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
- PSA Room Parent Meeting (7pm LRC)
- PSA Meeting (8pm LRC)
Friday, Sept. 5
- Student Council speeches & election (In school)
- Home volleyball games (evening-gym)
Saturday, Sept. 6
- LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
- Fun Fact: Labor Day began with the American labor movement in the late 1800s, when workers were fighting for better wages, safer conditions, and reasonable hours. The first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City in 1882, and it became a federal holiday in 1894.
- Fun Fact: Labor Day began with the American labor movement in the late 1800s, when workers were fighting for better wages, safer conditions, and reasonable hours. The first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City in 1882, and it became a federal holiday in 1894.
Knightly Notes from Principal Pauley
What a great first full week back at St. Pius X! There is something so special about having our hallways full again—the energy, the smiles, and even the noise! It has been wonderful watching our students settle into their classrooms, reconnect with friends, and get back into the rhythm of learning. I am so excited for all that this year has in store for our Knights!
As we continue settling into our routines, a quick reminder to please slow down and be patient in our parking lots during arrival and dismissal. We have lots of cars, lots of little feet, and everyone trying to get where they need to go. A few extra minutes and a little patience with one another go a long way in keeping all of our Knights safe.
Thank you for a wonderful start to the year and for everything you do to make St. Pius X such a special family. I look forward to seeing everyone at Curriculum Night on Tuesday evening!
Here’s to a great year ahead, UKNIGHTED as One School, One Family!
With Pride in Pius,
Mrs. Megan Pauley
Thank you for a wonderful start to the year and for everything you do to make St. Pius X such a special family. I look forward to seeing everyone at Curriculum Night on Tuesday evening!
Here’s to a great year ahead, UKNIGHTED as One School, One Family!
With Pride in Pius,
Mrs. Megan Pauley
The Week in Photos:
A Week of Firsts, Faith & Family
What a way to begin the 2026–27 school year! Our halls came back to life with Meet the Teacher, followed by the excitement, smiles, and energy of the first day of school.
Faith was at the heart of our first week as we gathered for our first school Mass on the Feast of St. Pius X, celebrating our patron saint together as One School, One Family. We were also blessed with a special visit from Retired Bishop R. Daniel Conlon, who celebrated Mass with our students in Grades 1–8.
Faith was at the heart of our first week as we gathered for our first school Mass on the Feast of St. Pius X, celebrating our patron saint together as One School, One Family. We were also blessed with a special visit from Retired Bishop R. Daniel Conlon, who celebrated Mass with our students in Grades 1–8.
Click picture to see this week's photos!
From reconnecting with friends and teachers to gathering together around the altar, it was a first week filled with plenty of moments worth capturing. The Knights are back—and we’re ready for a great year ahead!
Explore Something New at SPX This Year!
The 2026–27 school year is underway, and so are this year’s non-athletic extracurricular opportunities at St. Pius X!
Extracurricular activities give students a chance to discover new interests, build confidence, develop creativity, make new friends, and experience school in a whole new way. Grade school is the perfect time to try something new—and we have plenty of opportunities planned.
Fall Opportunities Now Open
Mrs. Popernik’s Spanish Club | Pre-3–2nd Grade | 8 Sessions | $160
A fun introduction to Spanish through games, songs, stories, and interactive activities.
Register for Spanish Club
Mr. Velat’s Art Club | Grades 4–8 | 10 Sessions | $200
Explore clay, crochet and soft sculpture, painting, sketchbook making, and more.
Register for Art Club
St. Pius X St. Cecilia Children’s Choir | Grades 4–8 | No Cost
Students can share their musical gifts at School and Sunday Masses while learning harmony, solo singing, and cantoring.
Register for Children’s Choir
Music & Arts Parochial Band | Grades 4–8 | Full School Year | $88/month
Beginning through advanced musicians receive two classes each week, plus opportunities for concerts, honors, solos, ensembles, and more.
Register for Band
Adventures in STEAM Club | Grades K–5 | 9 Sessions | $172 Early Bird
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities including experiments, coding, games, and creative challenges. Early-bird pricing is available through September 16.
Register for STEAM Club
Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Registration and applicable fees must be completed through the links above. The School Office will not accept cash or checks for extracurricular registration this year.
More opportunities are planned throughout the year, including Guitar Club, Spanish Club, Chess, Stage Stars, Cooking Club, Financial Gurus, Intro to Karate, and a BAMTheater Mini-Production.
Families can learn more about these upcoming programs and many of the other activities available at St. Pius X at the Curriculum Night Parent Mixer on Tuesday, September 1.
We want our students to have opportunities to explore, create, perform, lead, compete, and discover what excites them. We can’t wait to see what they try this year!
Extracurricular activities give students a chance to discover new interests, build confidence, develop creativity, make new friends, and experience school in a whole new way. Grade school is the perfect time to try something new—and we have plenty of opportunities planned.
Fall Opportunities Now Open
Mrs. Popernik’s Spanish Club | Pre-3–2nd Grade | 8 Sessions | $160
A fun introduction to Spanish through games, songs, stories, and interactive activities.
Register for Spanish Club
Mr. Velat’s Art Club | Grades 4–8 | 10 Sessions | $200
Explore clay, crochet and soft sculpture, painting, sketchbook making, and more.
Register for Art Club
St. Pius X St. Cecilia Children’s Choir | Grades 4–8 | No Cost
Students can share their musical gifts at School and Sunday Masses while learning harmony, solo singing, and cantoring.
Register for Children’s Choir
Music & Arts Parochial Band | Grades 4–8 | Full School Year | $88/month
Beginning through advanced musicians receive two classes each week, plus opportunities for concerts, honors, solos, ensembles, and more.
Register for Band
Adventures in STEAM Club | Grades K–5 | 9 Sessions | $172 Early Bird
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities including experiments, coding, games, and creative challenges. Early-bird pricing is available through September 16.
Register for STEAM Club
Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Registration and applicable fees must be completed through the links above. The School Office will not accept cash or checks for extracurricular registration this year.
And We’re Just Getting Started!
More opportunities are planned throughout the year, including Guitar Club, Spanish Club, Chess, Stage Stars, Cooking Club, Financial Gurus, Intro to Karate, and a BAMTheater Mini-Production.
Families can learn more about these upcoming programs and many of the other activities available at St. Pius X at the Curriculum Night Parent Mixer on Tuesday, September 1.
We want our students to have opportunities to explore, create, perform, lead, compete, and discover what excites them. We can’t wait to see what they try this year!
Upcoming Special Events
Knights Athletics:
Big Home Opener Weekend at SPX
It’s a busy weekend for Knights Athletics with nine home volleyball matches in the SPX Gym!
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29
Our Cross Country Knights are also on the move Saturday, heading to Marmion Academy in Aurora for Suburban Parochial League Meet #1.
Come fill the gym, cheer on our Knights, and wish our runners luck as they hit the course!
Strength in Faith, Pride in Play.
Friday, August 28
- 6:00 PM – Boys 5A vs. St. Petronille
- 7:00 PM – Girls 5A vs. St. James
Saturday, August 29
- 1:00 PM – Girls 5A vs. St. Raphael
- 2:00 PM – Boys 7A vs. St. Mary of Gostyn
- 3:00 PM – Girls 7B vs. St. Mary of Gostyn
- 4:00 PM – Girls 7A vs. St. Mary (Mokena)
- 5:00 PM – Boys 8B vs. St. Mary (Mokena)
- 6:00 PM – Boys 8A vs. St. Scholastica
- 7:00 PM – Girls 8A vs. St. Scholastica
Our Cross Country Knights are also on the move Saturday, heading to Marmion Academy in Aurora for Suburban Parochial League Meet #1.
Come fill the gym, cheer on our Knights, and wish our runners luck as they hit the course!
Strength in Faith, Pride in Play.
DANCE TEAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Calling all Knights! Dance Team registration is OPEN for students in Pre-K3 through 8th Grade for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our SPX Dance Teams are all about school spirit, teamwork, confidence, friendships, and FUN! Whether your dancer is brand new to dance or has experience, there’s a place for everyone!
Our SPX Dance Teams are all about school spirit, teamwork, confidence, friendships, and FUN! Whether your dancer is brand new to dance or has experience, there’s a place for everyone!
- Squires Developmental Dance: Littlest Knights Dance Team: Pre-K3 & Pre-K4
- Knight Crew Dance Team: Grades K–1
- Knight Crew Dance Team: Grades 2–8
Join Knight Life – St. Pius X’s Adult Dance Troupe!
✨ For the Adults: Join Knight Life – St. Pius X’s Adult Dance Troupe! ✨
Looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy a little grown-up time?
Knight Life is for you!
Tuesdays 8-9 PM starting September 8th! No cost to participate! Please
📩 Questions?
Contact Coach Sarah Canciller for more information:
scanciller@stpiuslombard.org
St. Pius X PSA
- PSA Calendar of Events: Be sure to take a look at our calendar to attend all the fun events the school has planned this year!
- Trivia Night: Join us for 70s Themed Trivia Night Saturday September 26th at 7pm. Don't have a team? Don't worry PSA will help partner you with other fun parents!
- KOTD: Join us at Dominick's Mondays in September (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th). Be sure to mention Pius so we can help fundraise for the school!
- Next Meeting: Thursday September 3rd at 7pm in the LRC. We will cover:
- Upcoming Events
- Room Parent Information
- Committees we still need Chairs for
St. Pius X Dads Club
More than 40 members kicked off the 2026–2027 year alongside Principal Mrs. Pauley, reflecting on last year’s accomplishments and looking ahead to new ways we can serve SPX. We seek to continue building on our successes and new members will play a vital role in that success. Since 2023, the SPX Dads Club has embodied its values: Brotherhood, Service, School Support, and Community. During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, all values guided the execution of the four pillars of our mission:
Supporting Our School:
-Donated thousands of dollars directly back to St. Pius X
-Donated time and treasury to support teacher lunches and school marketing initiatives
-Fully funded the Teacher Emergency Bags initiative
Foster Fellowship and Fraternity:-Our organization grew by 25%
-Membership represents alumni, parents, and grandparents
Supporting Our School:
-Donated thousands of dollars directly back to St. Pius X
-Donated time and treasury to support teacher lunches and school marketing initiatives
-Fully funded the Teacher Emergency Bags initiative
Foster Fellowship and Fraternity:-Our organization grew by 25%
-Membership represents alumni, parents, and grandparents
Provide Service to the SPX Community:
-Contributed more than 300 service hours-Collaborated with PSA, Athletics, and the Knights of Columbus
Organize and Execute Fun and Fundraising Events:
-Trunk or Treat-Family Football Watch Party,
-Easter Egg Hunt
-SPX Golf Outing
All new and returning SPX dads are invited to join us at our next meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 PM. Contact the club at 773-355-0753 or dadsclub@stpiuslombard.org for more details.
-Contributed more than 300 service hours-Collaborated with PSA, Athletics, and the Knights of Columbus
Organize and Execute Fun and Fundraising Events:
-Trunk or Treat-Family Football Watch Party,
-Easter Egg Hunt
-SPX Golf Outing
All new and returning SPX dads are invited to join us at our next meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 PM. Contact the club at 773-355-0753 or dadsclub@stpiuslombard.org for more details.
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