Volume 3 | Issue 2
- Sunday, Sept. 6
- Adult Basketball - Click to join Signal group here if interested
Monday, Sept. 7
- Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, Sept. 8
- V.I.P Luncheon / Crazy Hat Competition - 8th Grade
- Squires Developmental Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
- Student Mass (morning) - Faith Family Color Day
- Athletics Fall Photo Night (after school - evening)
- Squires Developmental Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
Thursday, Sept. 10
- School Picture Day (Pre-7)
- Squires Developmental Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Cross Country Practice (after school)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
- Dads Club Meeting (off site)
Friday, Sept. 11
- Home Volleyball Games (evening-gym)
Saturday, Sept. 12
- Cross Country SPL Meet #2 - Westmont High School
- Home Volleyball Games (afternoon - evening)
- 1st Communion Rite of Enrollment Mass - 1st Grade (5pm mass)
Knightly Notes from Principal Pauley
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Curriculum Night! It was great to see so many of our parents in the building and our community come together for the evening. I hope you enjoyed getting a glimpse into your child's classroom and all of the great things our teachers have planned for this year!
Thank you also for your patience in the parking lot! We are getting into a great routine. Pulling all the way up in the lanes, driving slowly, and giving a little grace to those around you makes a huge difference. Most importantly, it helps us keep all of our Knights safe. Keep it up!
Finally, enjoy the long Labor Day weekend! Take the extra day to relax, have some fun, and enjoy time with family and friends. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, when we return to our regularly scheduled program!
Have a wonderful weekend, Knights!
With Pride in Pius,
Mrs. Megan Pauley
Finally, enjoy the long Labor Day weekend! Take the extra day to relax, have some fun, and enjoy time with family and friends. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, when we return to our regularly scheduled program!
Have a wonderful weekend, Knights!
With Pride in Pius,
Mrs. Megan Pauley
The Week in Photos
It was another busy week around St. Pius X! Students were hard at work in the classroom, sharing plenty of great learning moments along the way—including one classroom that welcomed a very special visitor: an axolotl.
The week also brought plenty of excitement in Middle School as Student Council candidates delivered their campaign speeches and students cast their votes in this year’s elections.
From curious classroom visitors to engaged learners and future student leaders, it was a great week to be a Knight!
The week also brought plenty of excitement in Middle School as Student Council candidates delivered their campaign speeches and students cast their votes in this year’s elections.
From curious classroom visitors to engaged learners and future student leaders, it was a great week to be a Knight!
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 Fall Spanish Club (Monday session full)
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
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.
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 Fall Spanish Club (Monday session full)
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
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.
Upcoming Special Events
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St. Pius X Manna
Think Manna First!
Knights Athletics:
Fall in Full Swing
Fall sports are rolling at St. Pius X, and our Knights have been busy on the court and on the course.
Our volleyball teams are well into their seasons, with SPX currently posting a combined 20–18 match record across our boys and girls teams. The Girls 5A team leads the way at 5–1, while several other teams are battling near the top of their divisions. With plenty of volleyball still ahead, we are excited to see our Knights continue to compete, grow, and represent SPX.
Cross Country is also underway, with our runners continuing to compete in Suburban Parochial League meets. Full results from the season can be found at Athletic.net.
Our youngest athletes are getting into the action as well. Squires Developmental Volleyball is officially underway, giving our younger Knights an opportunity to learn the game, build skills, and have fun. Squires Developmental Cross Country is also preparing to begin soon.
From our Squires to our 8th graders, it is great to see so many students representing SPX this fall.
Strength in Faith. Pride in Play.
Our volleyball teams are well into their seasons, with SPX currently posting a combined 20–18 match record across our boys and girls teams. The Girls 5A team leads the way at 5–1, while several other teams are battling near the top of their divisions. With plenty of volleyball still ahead, we are excited to see our Knights continue to compete, grow, and represent SPX.
Cross Country is also underway, with our runners continuing to compete in Suburban Parochial League meets. Full results from the season can be found at Athletic.net.
Our youngest athletes are getting into the action as well. Squires Developmental Volleyball is officially underway, giving our younger Knights an opportunity to learn the game, build skills, and have fun. Squires Developmental Cross Country is also preparing to begin soon.
From our Squires to our 8th graders, it is great to see so many students representing SPX this fall.
Strength in Faith. Pride in Play.
St. Pius X School Board
-What We’re Working On
The School Board is focused on initiatives that strengthen our school today while helping St. Pius continue to grow for the future. Current priorities include:
- Establishing an Alumni Committee to build stronger alumni connections and to
- reconnect former students and families and keep them engaged in the St. Pius X community
- Strengthening our school community and supporting enrollment through outreach, communication, and opportunities to build stronger relationships among current, new, and prospective families.
- Supporting our teachers by growing the Educator Excellence Fund and exploring new opportunities such as a Week of Giving campaign to increase participation and support for our educators.
- Celebrating and tracking academic excellence by developing a simple school scorecard that highlights student achievement, academic progress, and other key indicators of school success.
- Expanding fundraising opportunities by helping develop new ideas and initiatives that give families, alumni, parishioners, and community members meaningful ways to support the mission of St. Pius X.
Our parish is now officially booked as the host site for the DOJ YAM retreat on Saturday, Mar 6, 2027. It will be an all day event concluding with the regular Saturday vigil Mass at 5.
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