Volume 3 | Issue 3
- Sunday, Sept. 13
- Adult Basketball - Click to join Signal group here if interested
Monday, Sept. 14
- Mrs. Popernik's Spanish Club K-2 (after school)
- Squires Developmental Volleyball Clinic (after school)
- Cross Country Warrior Middle School Meet (after school)
- Volleyball Practices (evening)
Tuesday, Sept. 15
- HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY ST. PIUS X PARISH SCHOOL
- Mr. Velat's Art Club (after school) - Click to sign up
- Squires Developmental Cross Country (evening)
- Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
- Gala Committee Meeting - HELP NEEDED! (7:30pm Parish Office) - Click to contact committee
- Student Mass (morning)
- Squires Developmental Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
Thursday, Sept. 17
- High School Talks for Middle School (in school)
- Mrs. Popernik's Spanish Club Pre-K (after school) - Click to sign up
- Squires Developmental Volleyball Clinic (after school)
- Cross Country Warrior Middle School Meet (after school)
- Volleyball Practices (evening)
- Coffee & Muffin Morning Fundraiser (see below) - Click to preorder
- SPX Gala Pass Dress Down Day - Click to purchase
- Hot Dog Fun Lunch
- Volleyball Games (evening)
Saturday, Sept. 19
- Cross Country SPL Meet #3 - Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais
- Home Volleyball Games (afternoon - evening)
- Confirmation Rite of Enrollment Mass - 7th Grade (5pm mass)
Knightly Notes from Principal Pauley
We have a busy and exciting week ahead! On Tuesday, we celebrate the birthday of St. Pius X Parish School! I am incredibly grateful to be part of a school that has been educating students for generations and continues to provide a strong Catholic education to families in our community. There is so much to celebrate about where we have been—and even more excitement about where we are going!
i-Ready testing is going well and will be completed by September 18. On testing days, please help your Knight put their best foot forward by making sure they have had a good breakfast, gotten plenty of rest, and come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
We are also kicking off our Auction Dress Down Days! These days are a fun way to begin fundraising for our February Gala while giving our students a few extra opportunities to dress down.
Purchase your Dress Down Passes HERE!
Finally, thank you for your continued patience in the parking lot, for the excitement surrounding our school, and, as always, for your support. It is a great day to be a Knight!
With Pride in Pius,
Mrs. Megan Pauley
We are also kicking off our Auction Dress Down Days! These days are a fun way to begin fundraising for our February Gala while giving our students a few extra opportunities to dress down.
Purchase your Dress Down Passes HERE!
Finally, thank you for your continued patience in the parking lot, for the excitement surrounding our school, and, as always, for your support. It is a great day to be a Knight!
With Pride in Pius,
Mrs. Megan Pauley
The Week in Photos
This week at St. Pius X had a little bit of everything!
Our 8th graders shared a special lunch with some of our Parish VIPs, swapping stories, enjoying time together, and proving that great conversations can span generations. Of course, things got a little more colorful when the students showed off their creativity with a Crazy Hat Contest—and our VIPs had the difficult job of choosing the winners!
Around the school, our cameras also caught some great candid classroom moments. Some students were hard at work and completely focused, while others reminded us that a little silliness and laughter are an important part of a great school week, too.
It’s another snapshot of life at SPX—learning together, laughing together, and growing together as One School, One Family.
Our 8th graders shared a special lunch with some of our Parish VIPs, swapping stories, enjoying time together, and proving that great conversations can span generations. Of course, things got a little more colorful when the students showed off their creativity with a Crazy Hat Contest—and our VIPs had the difficult job of choosing the winners!
Around the school, our cameras also caught some great candid classroom moments. Some students were hard at work and completely focused, while others reminded us that a little silliness and laughter are an important part of a great school week, too.
It’s another snapshot of life at SPX—learning together, laughing together, and growing together as One School, One Family.
Time Is Running Out to Join an SPX Fall Extracurricular Club!
Our fall non-athletic extracurricular activities begin next week, and only a limited number of spaces remain. Now is the time to register!
Extracurricular activities allow students to explore new interests, express their creativity, build confidence, develop new skills, and form friendships beyond the classroom. Grade school is the perfect time to try something new!
See flyers below!
Begins Thursday, September 17
Students are introduced to Spanish through engaging games, songs, stories, and interactive activities. Only spots in the Pre-K Thursday session remain.
Register for Spanish Club
Mr. Velat’s Art Club | Grades 4–8 | 10 Sessions | $200
Begins Tuesday, September 15
Young artists will explore clay, crochet and soft sculpture, acrylic painting, sketchbook making, and more.
Register for Art Club
Adventures in STEAM Club | Grades K–5 | 9 Sessions | $172 Early-Bird Rate
Begins Wednesday, September 23
Students will enjoy hands-on activities combining science, technology, engineering, art, and math—including experiments, coding, games, and creative challenges.
Early-bird pricing ends Wednesday, September 16.
Register for STEAM Club
Time is running out! Space is limited, and registration is first come, first served. Registration and all applicable fees must be completed through the links above. The School Office cannot accept cash or checks for extracurricular registration.
Extracurricular activities allow students to explore new interests, express their creativity, build confidence, develop new skills, and form friendships beyond the classroom. Grade school is the perfect time to try something new!
See flyers below!
Fall Opportunities
Mrs. Popernik’s Spanish Club | Pre-3–Grade 2 | 8 Sessions | $160Begins Thursday, September 17
Students are introduced to Spanish through engaging games, songs, stories, and interactive activities. Only spots in the Pre-K Thursday session remain.
Register for Spanish Club
Mr. Velat’s Art Club | Grades 4–8 | 10 Sessions | $200
Begins Tuesday, September 15
Young artists will explore clay, crochet and soft sculpture, acrylic painting, sketchbook making, and more.
Register for Art Club
Adventures in STEAM Club | Grades K–5 | 9 Sessions | $172 Early-Bird Rate
Begins Wednesday, September 23
Students will enjoy hands-on activities combining science, technology, engineering, art, and math—including experiments, coding, games, and creative challenges.
Early-bird pricing ends Wednesday, September 16.
Register for STEAM Club
Time is running out! Space is limited, and registration is first come, first served. Registration and all applicable fees must be completed through the links above. The School Office cannot accept cash or checks for extracurricular registration.
Upcoming Special Events
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St. Pius X Manna
Think Manna First!
Tuition Assistance & Fundraising Program
Over 1000+ brands are available. Purchase physical gift cards or e-gift cards
which are instantly available to you on the RaiseRight app. Every brand offers a
percentage of face value which gets sent back to St. Pius X, of which, 70% is
applied directly to your tuition bill and 30% helps the school as a fundraiser. Buy
gift cards of brands you use everyday!
Manna Schedule…
- Place physical gift card orders by Monday @ 10a, receive them by Thursday.
- Place e-gift card orders, including gift card refills, ANYTIME in the app or online.
- See the school website for more information or to sign up
Knights Athletics: Fall Season Update
The Knights are enjoying a strong start to the fall athletics season! Through the latest reporting, our volleyball teams have earned a combined 24 match victories, winning more than half of their matches and holding a positive overall point differential.
Several teams are off to especially impressive starts. Girls 5A leads the way with a 5–1 record, while Boys 5A and Boys 6A are each 3–1. Girls 7A and Boys 8B have also secured three victories apiece. As the season continues, our athletes are gaining experience, building confidence, and learning the value of teamwork and perseverance.
Our Cross Country runners continue to compete with determination while representing SPX throughout the Suburban Parochial League season. View their latest times, finishes, and meet results on Athletic.net.
The next generation of Knights is also getting into the action! Our Squires Developmental Volleyball Clinics are underway for students in Preschool through Grade 4. These little athletes may be learning the basics, but they are already serving up plenty of smiles, energy, and Knights spirit!
Our Squires Developmental Cross Country program also hit the ground running last week for students in Grades 3–4. These young runners are finding their stride, building endurance, and proving that the future of Knights Cross Country is already on the right track!
We are proud of the effort and sportsmanship shown by all our Knights and Squires. Keep competing and supporting one another—Strength in Faith. Pride in Play.
Several teams are off to especially impressive starts. Girls 5A leads the way with a 5–1 record, while Boys 5A and Boys 6A are each 3–1. Girls 7A and Boys 8B have also secured three victories apiece. As the season continues, our athletes are gaining experience, building confidence, and learning the value of teamwork and perseverance.
Our Cross Country runners continue to compete with determination while representing SPX throughout the Suburban Parochial League season. View their latest times, finishes, and meet results on Athletic.net.
The next generation of Knights is also getting into the action! Our Squires Developmental Volleyball Clinics are underway for students in Preschool through Grade 4. These little athletes may be learning the basics, but they are already serving up plenty of smiles, energy, and Knights spirit!
Our Squires Developmental Cross Country program also hit the ground running last week for students in Grades 3–4. These young runners are finding their stride, building endurance, and proving that the future of Knights Cross Country is already on the right track!
We are proud of the effort and sportsmanship shown by all our Knights and Squires. Keep competing and supporting one another—Strength in Faith. Pride in Play.
Knights Basketball Registration Is Open!
Registration for St. Pius X Knights Basketball is now open to students in Grades 5–8!
Don’t wait to reserve your athlete’s place for the upcoming season. Registration must be completed by September 30, 2026. A $50 administrative fee will be added to registrations submitted after the deadline.
Register for Knights Basketball
We are also accepting coaching applications. All prospective coaches—both new and returning—must complete the application for tracking and compliance purposes.
Complete the Coaching Application
Get ready to hit the court—
Strength in Faith. Pride in Play.
Don’t wait to reserve your athlete’s place for the upcoming season. Registration must be completed by September 30, 2026. A $50 administrative fee will be added to registrations submitted after the deadline.
Register for Knights Basketball
We are also accepting coaching applications. All prospective coaches—both new and returning—must complete the application for tracking and compliance purposes.
Complete the Coaching Application
Get ready to hit the court—
Strength in Faith. Pride in Play.
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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