Volume 3 | Issue 8
Sunday, Oct. 18
- Choir Rehearsal for Grandparents' Mass (3pm church)
- Grandparents' Mass (4pm church)
- BOOKFAIR BEGINS
- Adult Basketball - Click to join Signal group here if interested
Monday, Oct. 19
- BOOKFAIR
- Homework Club (after school) - Sign up student here
- Spanish Club K-2 (after school)
- Littlest Knights Practice (after school)
- Knight Crew 2 Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practices (evening)
Tuesday, Oct. 20
- BOOKFAIR
- Choir Practice (lunch/recess)
- Ghost Gram Sales (lunch)
- Band Practice - Beginner / Intermediate (during school)
- Band Practice - Advanced (after school)
- Volleyball Practice (after school)
- Basketball Evaluations - 7th Girls & 8th Boys (evening)
- BOOKFAIR
- Student Mass (during school)
- Student Council Meeting - Officers & Reps (lunch/recess)
- Band Practice - Intermediate (after school)
- Homework Club (after school) - Sign up student here
- STEAM Club (after school)
- IESA Cross Country Practice (evening)
- Volleyball Practice (evening)
Thursday, Oct. 22
Friday, Oct. 23- Gala Fundraiser Out of Uniform Day - Click to purchase
- Pizza Fun Lunch - Click to purchase
- Kindergarten Field Trip (morning)
- Band Practice - Advanced (during school)
- Band Practice - Intermediate 3rd & 4th Grade (after school)
Saturday, Oct. 24
Knightly Notes from Principal Pauley
I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and had a chance to get outside and enjoy some of that beautiful weather!
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Heart of Pius 24-Hour Challenge!
If you are seeing this before 3:30pm on Friday 11/16, you can still contribute here: https://HeartofPius.givesmart.com
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Heart of Pius 24-Hour Challenge!
If you are seeing this before 3:30pm on Friday 11/16, you can still contribute here: https://HeartofPius.givesmart.com
Our faculty and staff are truly unmatched, and the outpouring of love and support from our community has been incredible. It is a wonderful reminder of just how special our school is and how lucky we are to have such an amazing Pius family. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support the people who truly are the heart of our school!
Finally, best of luck to our Knights competing at the IESA Cross Country State Meet tomorrow! We are already so proud of all you have accomplished this season. Your hard work, dedication, and determination have brought you this far, and we can't wait to cheer you on!
Run like the wind, Knights!
Finally, best of luck to our Knights competing at the IESA Cross Country State Meet tomorrow! We are already so proud of all you have accomplished this season. Your hard work, dedication, and determination have brought you this far, and we can't wait to cheer you on!
Run like the wind, Knights!
The SPX Student Council is getting into the Halloween spirit with Ghost Grams! For just $1, students can send a spooky-sweet surprise—a Dum Dum lollipop dressed as a ghost—to a friend, classmate, sibling, or teacher!
Sales are on Tuesday & Thursdays during lunch. Students simply fill out a Ghost Gram tag with the To & From, and Student Council will handle the spooky delivery!
Send your student with a few dollars and spread some Halloween fun around SPX!
Sales are on Tuesday & Thursdays during lunch. Students simply fill out a Ghost Gram tag with the To & From, and Student Council will handle the spooky delivery!
Send your student with a few dollars and spread some Halloween fun around SPX!
Butter Braid Fundraiser Update: Over $4,700 in Sales!
Our SPX families are off to a fantastic start with this year's Butter Braid® Fundraiser! So far, we've sold over $5,568 worth of delicious pastries and cookie dough, and we're making great progress toward our 2026 goals of $8,000 in fundraising and 1,000 items sold!
There's still plenty of time to help us reach our goals! Butter Braid® pastries and Wooden Spoon® Cookie Dough are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifts, or simply stocking the freezer with something delicious. Share our online store with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, and ask them to support their favorite SPX student.
Shop the SPX Butter Braid Fundraiser!
A few important dates to remember:
A few important dates to remember:
- October 30: Paper orders due
- November 9: Online ordering closes
- November 17: Order pickup at SPX beginning at 1:30 PM
Picture-Perfect Holidays:
Reserve Your Family Photo Spot!
Crescendo Balloons has partnered with the Gala Committee for your family photo needs! On Sunday, November 8th, from 11am to 5 pm two beautiful balloon backdrops (examples pictured below) will be available for reservation in the gym.
Here's how it works:
We can't wait to see you there! Questions? Email gala@stpiuslombard.org
Here's how it works:
- Choose your backdrop: Christmas (green and red) or Winter Wonderland (silver, white, and blue)
- Each spot is 15 minutes and costs $20
- Reserve your spot on Give Smart here: http://e.givesmart.com/events/Qc8/page/order-form-holidayphotos/
We can't wait to see you there! Questions? Email gala@stpiuslombard.org
Upcoming Special Events
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Volunteers Desperately Needed This Saturday
St. Pius X is hosting the Tri-County Catholic Playoffs this Saturday, and volunteers are still desperately needed to make the day a success!
Hosting the playoffs supports our student-athletes and brings in additional fundraising for Knight Athletics. Your help allows us to welcome visiting teams and families while raising funds that benefit our athletic programs.
Teenagers who need service hours are welcome to help, too! This is a great opportunity to serve our school community while earning those hours.
Whether you can help for one shift or stay longer, your time makes a difference. Please check the signup today and fill an available spot!
Click here to sign up to volunteer!
Can’t volunteer? Please share the link with other families and help spread the word.
Thank you for supporting our athletes, our school, and Knight Athletics. Let’s team up for a great playoff Saturday!
Hosting the playoffs supports our student-athletes and brings in additional fundraising for Knight Athletics. Your help allows us to welcome visiting teams and families while raising funds that benefit our athletic programs.
Teenagers who need service hours are welcome to help, too! This is a great opportunity to serve our school community while earning those hours.
Whether you can help for one shift or stay longer, your time makes a difference. Please check the signup today and fill an available spot!
Click here to sign up to volunteer!
Can’t volunteer? Please share the link with other families and help spread the word.
Thank you for supporting our athletes, our school, and Knight Athletics. Let’s team up for a great playoff Saturday!
Knights Athletics: Fall Season Update
Volleyball: Regular Season Results & Playoff Time!
Congratulations to all our Knights volleyball teams on completing the regular season! A special shoutout to Boys 6A and Girls 5A, who finished in first place in their divisions!
Boys Volleyball
Girls Volleyball
Thank you to our players, coaches, and families for your hard work and support all season.
Our boys earned runner-up honors with 76 points, while our girls secured third place with 90 points—sending both teams on to compete at State!
Boys State Team
Girls State Team
Knights families, join us in cheering on our State Team. Run strong, support one another, and enjoy this well-earned opportunity!
Good luck at State, Knights!
Congratulations to all our Knights volleyball teams on completing the regular season! A special shoutout to Boys 6A and Girls 5A, who finished in first place in their divisions!
Boys Volleyball
- 5A: 7–5 record — 3rd place
- 6A: 10–2 record — 1st place
- 7A: 4–8 record — 6th place
- 8A1: 4–8 record — 6th place
- 8A2: 8–4 record — 5th place
Girls Volleyball
- 5A: 11–1 record — 1st place
- 6A: 4–8 record — 8th place
- 7A: 7–5 record — 5th place
- 7B: 6–6 record — 4th place
- 8A: 0–12 record — 9th place
Thank you to our players, coaches, and families for your hard work and support all season.
Our Knights IESA Cross Country Runners Are Headed to State!
Congratulations to our St. Pius X cross country runners! Both our girls and boys teams have qualified for the 2026 IESA Class 1A State Championships following strong performances at the Sectional B meet.Our boys earned runner-up honors with 76 points, while our girls secured third place with 90 points—sending both teams on to compete at State!
Boys State Team
- Luciano Acuna
- Tommy Barrett
- Colin Blain
- Jimmy Cali
- Jayden Citta
- Ronan Dahlin
- Trevor Driscoll
- Kellen Ferris
- Ryan Karkowski
- Michael Richardson
Girls State Team
- Lauren Adele Bernardo
- Khloe Harrington
- Sophia Lehtinen
- Rose Paciga
- Giada Pesola
- Lakshmi Reniguntala
- Grace Richardson
- Clare Richardson
- Ashley Sochacki
- Amelia Stemberk
Knights families, join us in cheering on our State Team. Run strong, support one another, and enjoy this well-earned opportunity!
Good luck at State, Knights!
VOLLEY FOR THE CURE
Last weekend’s Volley for the Cure was an incredible example of what our SPX community can accomplish together. Through your participation and generosity, we are able to donate over $2,500 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation! This wonderful result reflects the support of our Knights families and a shared commitment to making a difference beyond athletics.
Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, and helped make this event a success. Whether you were on the court, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting the event behind the scenes, you played a part in bringing our community together for a meaningful cause. Your involvement made this a special weekend for SPX Athletics.
Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, and helped make this event a success. Whether you were on the court, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting the event behind the scenes, you played a part in bringing our community together for a meaningful cause. Your involvement made this a special weekend for SPX Athletics.
A special thank-you goes to Mrs. Kim Moreno, who photographed the entire event. We are grateful for the time and care she devoted to capturing these memories and for sharing her talents with our Knights families. Her photographs give us a chance to revisit the event and celebrate the people who made it possible.
Please take a moment to enjoy the photos through the attached link. If you see Mrs. Moreno, be sure to thank her for this great contribution to SPX Athletics!
Thank you, Knights families, for showing up with such generosity and community spirit. We are proud to celebrate this event with you and grateful for the difference we can make together.
Please take a moment to enjoy the photos through the attached link. If you see Mrs. Moreno, be sure to thank her for this great contribution to SPX Athletics!
Thank you, Knights families, for showing up with such generosity and community spirit. We are proud to celebrate this event with you and grateful for the difference we can make together.
St. Pius X Knights, Let's Make a Difference Together!
St. Pius X Athletics is thrilled to invite you to our Evening of Service at Feed My Starving Children! This special night brings our athletes, families, alumni, and friends together to live out our SPX values—serving those in need while strengthening our community.
Event Details:
Feed My Starving Children – Schaumburg
740 Wiley Farm Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Friday November 20th
4:45 PM-6:15 PM
Together, we’ll pack meals that will be shipped to children around the world—making a real difference for those most in need.
How to Sign Up:
- Visit https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer/
- Scroll to the bottom and click “Looking for a specific group?”
- Enter the Group Code: K0E4WD
Volunteer Guidelines:
- Volunteers must be at least 5 years old.
- Grades K–2: 1 student per 1 adult
- Grades 3–6: 3 students per 1 adult
- Grades 7–12: 4 students per 1 adult
Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting last week - So much amazing energy and fun ideas to help support our school! Below are some areas we are still looking for volunteers for!
- Grandparents Day: Volunteer & Donation Sign Up Here
- Book Fair: Volunteer Sign Up Here
- Spooktacular: Volunteer Sign Up Here
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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