August 2020 From Tom Korta, Principal · 2020-06-06 · Diocesan 9th Grade Retreat 10am-6pm 9th Grade Orientation 2-5 pm 17 First Day of School 9 am 21 Fall Kickoff 7 pm Open House

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What’s Inside2-5: Student Opportunities3-4: Athletics & Activities5: ACT/SAT Schedule & Nutrition 6: 2020-21 School Year Calendar7: Alumni / Foundation Update8: Summer Camp Calendar

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My parents discovered that a rather inexpensive way for a family of eight to vacation together is to camp in a tent. I vaguely recall whisking by signs that advertised hotels just before we plunged off the interstate into the deep woods of northern Wisconsin, but the Korta family never actually stayed in one. In the middle of one particular camping trip when I was a junior or senior in high school, my mother became quite ill and my dad rushed her back to Milwaukee for medical care and the comforts of home, leaving the rest of us behind. That very night as we slept in our tent, a vio-lent storm came up with incredible lightning, loud claps of thunder, and torrential rains. We kids had camped long enough to know that if we didn’t dig trenches around our tent, we would be lying in a pool of water with soaked clothing and bedding. We sprang out of our tent and into the driving rain to dig our trench using our one shovel and whatever sticks, rocks, or other objects we could find. We frantically worked, all soaked to the bone, intermit-tently frozen in place by bright flashes of lightning and angry bursts of thunder, and frightened by the trees overhead that bent with the wind and threatened to crush us. Well, we weren’t all out digging….my younger brother, probably a freshman or sophomore at the time, was fast asleep in the tent. I think of this night every time I hear the story of Jesus sleeping in the front of the boat. Don’t get me wrong—I am NOT equating my brother Andy with our Lord in any way. He wasn’t sleeping because of faith in God…he was just oblivious. And spoiled. Maybe lazy. But this is a newsletter article and not a family therapy session, so let me get on to the point. What I remember is how angry I was at him for being asleep. Here we were risking our lives and working our tails off to avoid total disaster, while he is snoozing peacefully. I wonder if the disciples didn’t feel a little bit the same—everyone was fighting to keep the boat upright in a turbulent storm except for one person who was fast asleep in the front. I hear an angry and indignant tone from the disciples: “Lord, do you not care that we are going to die?” (Mark 4:38) When Pope Francis referenced this Gospel story in his Urbi et Orbi homily on March 27, it really resonated with me. We find ourselves in the tempest of a pandemic, economic recession and social unrest. My inbox fills with questions and concerns about what lies ahead: what will school look like in the fall, will my child be safe if school does open like normal, how in the world can my child learn if it doesn’t, how can we afford everything, where do we stand with the protests and the riots? These are all valid questions and concerns. In the midst of the uncertainty, we will first turn to our Lord with full confi-dence and beg Him to calm the waters. We continue to monitor primary sources

July 2020 1 Uniform Try-on Day23-30 Online locker/parking registration

August 2020 5 Students - Pictures/Lockers/Schedules 7 New Teacher In-service 12 Mandatory New Parent Meeting 15 Diocesan 9th Grade Retreat 10am-6pm 16 9th Grade Orientation 2-5 pm 17 First Day of School 9 am 21 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 24 Open House 6:30 pm

September 2020 7 NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) 11 Homecoming Game / Tailgate 12 Homecoming Dance 7:30-10 pm 14 Catholic College Fair 8-9 am 14 Seniors/Parents FAFSA Mtg. 6pm 21 1st Quarter Progress Reports Due 29 Pro-Life Day

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The Bolt School Newsletter

Pius X Catholic High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 488-0931Fax: (402) 488-1061 https://PiusX.net

To enrich the mind, heart and soul of each student through a

Christ-centered, Catholic environment that provides academic excellence and preparation to achieve

a meaningful, faith-filled life.

Administrative Team Fr. James Meysenburg, CAO Tom Korta, Principal Leah Bethune, Assistant PrincipalTerry Kathol, Assistant Principal Shelly Pick, Guidance Director Greg Lesiak, Activities Director Business OfficeKaren Francis Main OfficeJudy Brichacek, Attendance Secretary Guidance Office Shelly Pick, Director Connie Freudenberg, Counselor Tim Isaacs, Counselor Jessica Psota, Counselor Amanda Ullman, Data & Services Coord. Sandy Hartman, Secretary Carla Kruml, Secretary Academic SuccessRaina Volkmer, Coordinator SCIP Coordinator Connie Freudenberg Campus Ministry Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Campus Chaplain Claire Maly, Lay Campus Minister Food Service Director Carmen GoedenActivities Office Greg Lesiak, Activities Director Jake Moore, Asst. Activities Director Pius X Foundation(402) 488-1046 Courtney Johnson, Advancement Dir. Emily Moore, Asst. Advancement Dir.Zachary Baehr, Communications Dir.Pam Beiermann, Administrative Asst.Kathryn Bergen, Events Coordinator Amanda Ullman, Data & Services Coord. Alumni DirectorKristin (Edwards) Heath, Class of ’91 Booster Club Tim and Janel Andreasen, Presidents

n Pius X Uniform Try and Buy Day - July 1We are tentatively setting our Try and Buy Day for incoming freshman for Wednesday, July 1st from 11 am to 7 pm. New this year, one parent per student(s), please keep siblings home if possible. Returning Pius X students may also make purchases. The uniform shop accepts checks or cash only for payment. We have ordered inventory based on past sales. The shop and commons will be ready for you to purchase the items for your student(s) and take them home the same day. We will announce later more dates during the summer if you can’t make this one. Please check our webpage for updates and changes. You will find our webpage at www.piusx.net, under the Parents tab, click on School Uniforms. There is an order form with the items to purchase, sizes and prices. You don’t need to fill this out prior to coming, it is for your information. Please email any questions to [email protected]. n Meeting for parents and juniors signed up for the Washington D.C. trip There will be a meeting Tuesday, July 21st at 7:00pm in the LPAC for parents and students going on the junior class Washington, D.C. trip. The purpose of this meeting is to learn more about the itinerary, departure and arrival times and other details about the trip. The meeting is strongly encouraged to return or fill out necessary paperwork and learn more about the trip. If we are not able to travel at that time, each family will receive an email and the meeting will not take place. Contact Laurie Barnes with any questions at [email protected] Parking Registration | Thursday, July 23 - Thursday, July 30Register at https://secure.piusx.net/Parking/. A student I.D. number and birthdate are re-quired. If unknown, contact the school office. Seniors and juniors are eligible for a parking spot. Because of expanded parking, sophomores and freshmen can register for a parking spot. Students are not guaranteed a spot. It is essential to include all vehicle information and list the names of students who will be carpooling in the vehicle. After registering, print the parking re-ceipt (the last page) and bring it with a payment of $100 to the main office on or before Tuesday, August 4. Failure to in-clude complete and accurate vehicle information, bring the receipt, or to pay before the time stated above may disqualify one from the opportunity to receive a parking spot. Starting Saturday, Au-gust 15, at 5 p.m., log in to the parking website to view the assigned parking spot number. Students are required to park in their assigned parking spot beginning the first day of school. If a student is parked in a spot not assigned to the student at any time during the school year, it may result in a $20 parking fine.n Locker Registration | Thursday, July 23 - Thursday, July 30Register for an individual locker at https://secure.piusx.net/lockers. A student I.D. number and birthdate are required. If unknown, contact the school office. To have a greater chance of being close to a friend(s), try to register at the same time. Locker numbers and combinations will be

Opportunities for Students & Families

Leah (Prinz) Bethune ‘00 is the new assistant principal at Pius X High School. She earned her Bachelors in Secondary English Edu-cation from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and her Masters in Educational Leadership from Doane University in Lincoln. Bethune has previously been a middle school English and Reading teacher, the principal at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Lincoln, and a teacher and instructional coordinator at Lincoln North Star High School. “I am so thankful and blessed to get the opportunity to work with such passionate educators, students and families,” Bethune said. “Be-ing a Thunderbolt again after graduating 20 years ago is a dream come true. Go BOLTS!”

Bethune named new assistant principal

Learn more about what learning looks like in our classrooms. Visit http://PiusX.net.

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given on Wednesday, August 5, attached to the student’s schedule. n Student Council elections updateSophomore and juniors who would like to run for student coun-cil for 2020-21: Please follow the guidelines set on the Pius website at PiusX.net/stucco. Due date is now July 31. The vot-ing process is forthcoming! Incoming freshmen elections will take place after school begins.n Math Placements for Incoming FreshmenPius usually gives a Math Placement Exam (MPE) to all incom-ing freshmen around Easter. However, due to students not be-ing in school, we could not give the test this year. Therefore, all incoming freshmen who were 8th graders in the Catholic Schools remain registered for the course that was recommended by their 8th grade teacher and for which you should already be aware due to the registration process. If, however, you feel your student was incorrectly placed or if you are concerned about that placement due to either extra work your student has done during the summer or lack of progress and understanding due to quarantine learning, your student can come to Pius to take the MPE for verification at 10 a.m. on either July 23 or 24. If you have questions, feel free to contact Anne Driewer (Math/Business Department Chair) at [email protected] Sign up for retreats under the new retreat policyStudents and Parents, if you have not yet viewed the new retreat policy and signed up for a retreat please visit https://www.pi-usx.net/students/faith/retreats-for-students/. If you have any questions please email [email protected]. n Senior Pictures due Friday, Oct. 23The Pius X Yearbook staff prefers the electronic submission of Senior Pictures directly from your photographer in a JPEG for-mat, but we will accept hard copies as well. Files should be sent to [email protected]. We need at least 600 KB sized files (the bigger, the better), vertical images, and please no social media/screenshot images (these will look grainy or pixelated in the yearbook). If sending from a phone, when you choose the size of the attachment, select ‘Actual Size’. More information can be found at https://www.piusx.net/students/yearbook-se-nior-picture-and-baby-ads/. Dress Code: All: In order for your child to be pictured in a flattering and dignified way in the yearbook, you must adhere to the follow-ing requirements. All pictures should be a head and shoulders type of pose and include the entire head. Hands may be folded and included in the pictures if there are no symbolic gestures of any kind. No words or symbols on clothing. Please note we will not accept pictures of Pius X uniforms or jackets. Pictures with facial or body piercing, tattoos, or hats are not acceptable. Indoor or outdoor backgrounds are acceptable as long as the background is free of symbols as well. Girls: Tops or dresses that reach the neckline with no obvious cleavage and cover the shoulders.

Boys: T-shirts are not acceptable. Pictures with facial hair are not acceptable.The following are acceptable:• Suits or sport coats with long neckties or bowties• Sport shirt (polo shirts) with top button open• Turtlenecks, v-neck sweaters with shirts or crew neck sweat-ers or shirts. If any senior wants the Pius X Yearbook staff to take his or her photo, we would be thrilled to help. Contact a yearbook staff member or Mr. DeWispelare by August 30 to schedule. Childhood Pictures for ALL SENIORS are due Friday, October 23. This is the photo that will be used in the video at the senior breakfast at the end of the year. There is no cost to submit this photo. We will accept digital photos and hard copy pictures of your child’s childhood picture. If sending a digital copy, send the largest file size available.n Health Physicals for 2020-21 The NSAA has released the following information in regards to physical exams for the 2020-21 school year: “The NSAA SMAC unanimously recommended to the NSAA board that Pre-Participation Physical Examinations (PPE) for the 2019-2020 school year be acceptable for the 2020-2021 seasons. This recommendation would be for a one-year exemption only and would not include incoming freshmen. They continue to rec-ommend that students visit their primary care providers for the PPE.” Here are some clarifications to this ruling for Pius X stu-dents: 1. All students new to Pius must complete a sports physical from a Medical Doctor (MD). This means all freshmen, and any student transferring into Pius for the 2020-21 school year. 2. Any athlete that suffered a concussion during the previous school year must complete a new physical examination. 3. Any athlete that had a new medical issue diagnosed during the previous school year including any surgery, must complete a new physical examination, ie. ashthma, heart murmur, diabetes, knee surgery, etc. 4. Any other athlete identified by Pius Athletic Administra-tion staff as needing an updated diagnosis.June 2021 – Join us for a trip to France, Spain & Portugal!We will be embarking on the blessing of a lifetime….a Marian Pilgrimage.. Our adventure starts in Paris seeing everything the City of Light has to offer. We continue on the Loire Valley to tour the Chateau region and then off to the vineyards of Bordeaux. In the foothills of the Pyrenees we will experience Lourdes where our Blessed Mother appeared to Saint Berna-dette. From there we enjoy a beach day at San Sebastian before traveling the Camino de Santiago or the way of St. James in Spain. We make a stop in Leon and continue on to Fatima, Por-tugal where the Blessed Virgin appeared to the three shepherd children. We get to explore Lisbon and end our fabulous tour in the palace region of Sintra and Cascais. Contact Mrs. Sievert for more information: [email protected]

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Where to send scoresIt is best to have your ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges directly from the ACT/SAT testing com-pany. When you register to take these tests, you are allowed to send it to four colleges without ex-tra cost. You may add more colleges for more cost or you may send scores to other colleges, later, through the websites. Many colleges will not ac-cept your ACT/SAT scores from your transcript, even though they are on the transcript. UNL is one of those colleges.

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ACT/SAT Information

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 12 August 14 August 15 -28 October 24 September 18 Sept. 19 - Oct. 2 December 12 November 6 Nov. 7 - 20 February 6 January 8 Jan. 9 - 15 April 17 March 12 March 13 - 26 June 12 May 7 May 8 - 21 July 17 June 18 June 19 - 25 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline August 29 July 31 August 11 September 26 August 26 September 15 October 3 September 4 September22 November 7 October 7 October 20 December 5 November 5 November 17 March 13 February 12 February 23 May 8 April 8 April 20 June 5 May 6 May 18

n Nebraska NowNebraska Now is a program where qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in online col-lege courses through UNL and earn college credit while still in high school. The cours-es are regular first-year offerings from the various colleges at UNL. Student expenses include a one-time application fee of $45, course tuition of $250 per class plus books & materials. If you earn a “B” or better in a class that is taken during the Fall semester, you may be eligible for a $1000 scholarship to UNL when you enroll after high school. If your student is interested in taking cours-es through Nebraska Now please see your counselor.n ACE ScholarshipsThis scholarship is for financially needy students who desire to take college cours-es during high school. The UNL Nebraska Now Program, Southeast Community Col-lege classes (on campus, DC Advantage and The Career Academy), and regular on-cam-pus UNL classes may be paid for through the ACE Scholarship if a student qualifies (finan-cial need) and applies. The application for the ACE Scholarship is at: www.ccpe.state.ne.us/ and click on Financial Aid.

n The Career Academy Check out what The Career Academy (TCA) has to offer. The Career Academy is a joint venture between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College. The goal of TCA is to provide academic and real world experiences to high school students through high school and dual credit courses in 16 different career pathways. Current sopho-mores may apply for their junior and senior years. For the application and for more in-formation, go to www.lps.org and click on schools-focus/special-The Career Acade-my-prospective students. n Bryan Early Access ProgramIf interested, students may take courses through Bryan College of Health Sciences. For Fall, 2019, they will offer General Educa-tion and Introductory Science courses. Cost is $200 per credit hour. Book costs vary. For more information, contact Briana Genetti at 402-481-8697. Apply at bryanhealth.org/BE-CAP. n DC Advantage DC Advantage is another option for students to begin taking courses for college credit during junior or senior year. Please see your counselor for more details.

How to Take College Classes at Pius X

Here is the breakdown of which counselor is assigned to your student and family, based on the first letter of your last name: A-Do Mrs. Pick Dp-Kr Mr. Isaacs Ks-Pl Mrs. Freudenberg Pm-A Mrs. Psota

Guidance Office

Juniors and seniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT. Juniors planning to attend college should consider beginning the testing process during their junior year. For most students, there is no need to take both tests. Most students do better on the ACT. Students should apply at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). The Pius X High School code number is 281-315.

The Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives to:• help students reach their full

potential;• work in cooperation with

school staff to assist students in their social, emotional and spiritual development;

• advise on realistic educational and career planning opportu-nities;

• provide information about college testing and preparation for testing, college selection, financial aid, and scholarships.



ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 12 August 14 August 15 -28 October 24 September 18 Sept. 19 - Oct. 2 December 12 November 6 Nov. 7 - 20 February 6 January 8 Jan. 9 - 15 April 17 March 12 March 13 - 26 June 12 May 7 May 8 - 21 July 17 June 18 June 19 - 25 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline August 29 July 31 August 11 September 26 August 26 September 15 October 3 September 4 September22 November 7 October 7 October 20 December 5 November 5 November 17 March 13 February 12 February 23 May 8 April 8 April 20 June 5 May 6 May 18

Athletics & Activities at Pius Xn Summer workouts began June 15Pius X will begin voluntary summer morning workouts on June 15th. To start with workouts will be open only to ath-letes who will be sophomores, juniors, and seniors. If possible, incoming fresh-men may be added at a later date. Head coaches have sent out an email to athletes they have contact information for. The athletes must respond to their head coach with the time session that will work best for them. We will have separate sessions for boys and girls. Because we are limit-ed on how many student athletes we can have at one time we will limit sessions to forty eight student athletes. We will be using the weight room and the gym, so 24 will be in the weight room, and 24 in the gym. The boys will have a schedule for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fri-days. The girls will go Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays A waiver (found on our website) must be signed by parents and athletes before participating in workouts. If an athlete is not contacted by a coach, or hasn’t worked with a coach, please con-tact Athletic Director Tim Aylward at [email protected]. If you sign up for one of our voluntary summer morning work-out sessions you will be required to follow the strict safety procedures and guidelines from the NSAA and the health depart-ment that will be in place. If you are un-able or willing to follow these guidelines you will not be allowed to participate. n Summer RunningSummer Running Club is a great way to meet new friends and build a base for the fall seasons, especially cross country. This year’s club will start on July 6 and meet five times a week:Summer Running SchedulenMonday-Cathedral Grade School-7:30 amnTuesday-Holmes Lake-7:30 amnWednesday-Pius X-8 amnThursday-Children’s Zoo-7:30 amnFriday-MoPac East Trail-84th St. (south of State Farm entrance) 7:30 am

FALL SPORTSCross Country - George O’Boyle

Football - Ryan KearneyGolf (girls) - Steph KolbasSoftball - Christy Kruger

Tennis (boys) - Nolan DeWispelareVolleyball - Katie Wenz

WINTER SPORTSBasketball (boys) - Brian SpickaBasketball (girls) - Ryan Psota

Swimming & Diving - Corey GrayWrestling - Jerry ClinchSPRING SPORTS

Baseball - Troy CharfGolf (boys) - Steph Kolbas

Soccer (boys) - Micah ChafeeSoccer (girls) - Steve Andersen

Tennis (girls) - Nolan DeWispelareTrack & Field - Bill Rice

ACTIVITIESAcademic Decathlon - Ann Kotopka

Bands - Jared WilhelmCheer - Amanda Largis

Choir - Todd KrierDance - Ashtyn Kleinschmit

Show Choir - Shani DawsSpeech Team - Nolan DeWispelare

Theater - Brian Carlson

n Health Physicals for 2020-21The requirements for school physicals are be-ing changed for the 2020-21 school year. If a student-athlete has a current approved physical filed with the school they are attending this fall, they will not need an updated physical the 2020-2021 school year. All incoming freshmen would still be required to provide the school with the paperwork that is dated no earlier than May 1, 2020. It is strongly recommended that incom-ing freshman and any student who does not have a current physical on file with the school should seek an appointment soon, if one can be done safely.

n NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Certification – Prospective College AthletesAll students who want to participate in athlet-ics after high school in any Division I, II, or NAIA college MUST register at the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Complete these on-line forms during the second semester of the junior year. Learn more at https://www.piusx.net/athletics/college-bound-athletes/.

2020-21 Yearbook Order FormQuantities are limited - place your order before 12/23/2020 to lock in the $70 price.Two ways to buy a yearbook:1. Go to yearbookforever.com, select our school and pay by credit card, debit card or Paypal.2. Complete this order form and send it with a check to school (payable to Pius X Yearbook).

Student Name: _________________________ Parent Name: ____________________________

Grade: _______________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Pricing: $70 each if ordered by 12/23 Number of books ____ x $70 = Amount Due ___________

Price before 12/23/20: $70Price after 12/24/20: $75

Don’t miss out on the memories!

As your student and friends are taking part in this school year, the yearbook staff is capturing the story of the year to live forever in the yearbook.

Buy your student the best book of memo-ries of this school year - buy a yearbook.

The price goes up after Christmas, so don’t miss out. Extra books will not be ordered, so reserve your yearbook today!

Last Revised on 4/30/2020

Pius X High School 2020-2021 Calendar

July 2020 31 Deadline for online locker/parking

registration

August 2020 5 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules 7 New Teacher In-service 8 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am

All Honor Year Reunion 9 Friends of Pius Reception

Hall of Fame Induction 10 Faculty In-service

All-City Mass —10 am Fall Sports Begin

11 Faculty In-service 12 Faculty In-service

Mandatory New Parent Meeting 13 Faculty In-service 14 Faculty In-service 15 Diocesan 9th Grade Retreat

10am-6pm 16 9th Grade Orientation 2-5 pm 17 First Day of School 9 am 21 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 24 Open House 6:30 pm

September 2020 7 NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) 11 Homecoming Game 12 Homecoming Dance 7:30-10 pm 14 Catholic College Fair 8-9 am

Seniors/Parents FAFSA Mtg. 6pm 21 1st Quarter Progress Reports Due 29 Pro-Life Day

October 2020 4 Vocal Concert 7 pm at St Joseph 5 Apply to College Day 7 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8)

Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm and 6-9 pm

8 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm and 6-9 pm

9 NO SCHOOL 11 Diocesan Honor Banquet 12 NO SCHOOL (Diocesan Institute) 13 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Contract

Day) 16 End of 1st Quarter17 PSAT (Sophomores and juniors—

optional) 21 Give to Pius Day 22 Fall Play 7 pm 23 Fall Play 7 pm 24 Fall Play 7 pm 25 Fall Play 2 pm 29 Pius Got Talent 7 pm

November 2020 2 All Souls Mass 10:04 am 11 Fall Athletic Signing 13 Junior High Honor Choir 16 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Due

Winter Sports Begin 21 FALL Retreat 25 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 26 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 27 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 30 Advent Service

Juniors/Parents College Mtg. 7pm

December 2020 5 Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm 6 Madrigal Dinner 3:30 pm 7 Advent Service 8 NO SCHOOL

(Immaculate Conception) 13 Band Concert 2 pm 14 Advent Service 16 Final Exams 8—11:25 am

(Periods 1-3) 17 Final Exams 8—11:25 am


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NO SCHOOL December 21—January 4 NSAA Activities Moratorium Dec 23-27

PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL WILL BEGIN AT 9 AM FOR FACULTY PLC’s ON ALL MONDAYS

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January 2021 4 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Contract

Day) 5 Epiphany Mass 9:10 am 18 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Contract

Day) 19 Winter Pius Got Talent 7 pm 31 Catholic Schools Week Begins

February 2021 5 Catholic Schools Week Pep Rally 6 Winter Formal 7:30—10 pm 8 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Due

New Student Open House 7 pm 10 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4)

Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 and 6-8 pm

11 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-6 pm

12 NO SCHOOL 15 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Contract

Day) 16 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Contract

Day) 17 Ash Wednesday Mass 9:20 am 21 Winter Band Concert 2 pm 22 NHS Honors Night 7 pm 26 Lenten Service

March 2021 1 Spring Sports Begin 5 Lenten Service 7 Lent Vocal Concert 1:30/3:30 pm 10 3rd Quarter Ends

Lenten Service 11 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Contract

Day) 12 NO SCHOOL 15 Testing for Freshmen 8 am—Noon

NO SCHOOL—Sophomores, Jun-iors & Seniors Faculty contract day

16 Testing for Freshmen 8 am—Noon Testing for Sophomores 8 am-Noon Juniors ASVAB—8 am—Noon Senior Retreat

19 Grandparent’s Day 25 Spring Musical 7 pm 26 Lenten Service

Spring Musical 7 pm 27 Spring Musical 7 pm 28 Spring Musical 2 pm

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April 2021 1-6 NO SCHOOL (Easter Break) 10 Prom 14 Spring Athletic Signing16 No School 17 BOLT 19 4th Quarter Progress Reports Due

District Music 24 Stardust Dinner Theater 2 & 6 pm26 Awards Night 7 p.m.

May 2021 2 Vocal Spring Concert 3 pm

Band Spring Concert 7 pm 3 All School Mass (May Crowning) 13 NO SCHOOL (Ascension Thursday) 17 Senior/Parent Mass & Breakfast

9:30 am-12:30 pm 18 Senior Finals (Periods 1-4) 19 Senior Finals (Periods 5-8) 23 Graduation 1:30 pm 25 Final Exams 8—11:25 am (Per 6-8) 26 Final Exams 8—11:25 am (Per 3-5) 27 Final Exams 8—10:15 am (Per 1-2)





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Events Tentative / Subject to change based on COVID-19 updates.



August alumni, stewardship events cancelledFriends of Pius Weekend events have been can-celled for 2020. This includes the Thunderbolt Fun Run, All Honor Year Reunion, and the events honoring Distinguished Steward, Out-standing Alumni and inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The difficult decision was made to cancel the 2020 events based on the over-whelming response from our alumni regarding their attendance as well as the restrictions put in place by the Lancaster County Health De-partment with regards to events. We hope you will all understand, and we look forward to hosting you at Pius X in 2021.

The Annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean our Pius community can’t come “together” and raise some Pius X spirit! From now until August 8th you and/or your family can get out there in your most outrageous green and gold and log a 1 mile or 5K run/walk. Share your photos on social media using #RunningThunderBOLT2020 and tag @Lincolnpiusxalumni on Facebook, @PiusXAlumni on Twitter or send your photos to our alumni director [email protected] to be used on our social media platforms. The ThunderBOLT Fun Run supports the ThunderBOLT Fun Run Endowment which allows grants to be given to Pius X sponsored activities, clubs and departments. If you would like to give a free will donation to support the cause of the ThunderBOLT Fun Run, please go to https://www.piusx.net/donate/ click on other and write in ThunderBOLT Fun Run.

We were BLOWN away by the generosity of our Pius X Family during May's fundraising events. Together we

raised more than $415,000 which will provide our families, staff, and students with much needed financial certainty

during this uncertain time. THANK YOU!

A THUNDERBOLT THANK YOU!

TAGG receipts from local businesses to support Pius X You may remember Propelr, the fundraising tool to support local nonprofits while shopping at local businesses. While that option doesn’t exist anymore, you can use the TAGG app to accomplish a similar objective. Download the TAGG app, take pictures of receipts at participating business-es, and a portion of your purchase will be shared with the nonprofit you choose. You can find a list of participating nonprofits - including Pius X - in the app or at https://togetheragreatergood.com/.

DID YOU KNOW: If you are an Ama-zon Prime member, you can support the Pius X High School and Foundation:- Start your search at https://smile.ama-zon.com,- Select Pius X Foundation as your cho-sen charitable organization,- Resume shopping. This works today and everyday!

DID YOU KNOW: If your company is hosting a United Way campaign you can designate your donation to come to Pius X? Simply write-in Pius X Foundation on the form, and the rest is taken care of for you. Thank you!

THREE MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND STAFF

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Piux X Update Summer Camps - Tentative

Date Days Camp Grades Time Coach EmailTBA TBA Golf-Girls & Boys 6-12 TBA Steph Kolbas [email protected]/13-15 Mon-Wed Softball 4-8 8am-10 a.m. Christy Kruger [email protected]/13-15 Mon-Wed Softball 9-12 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Christy Kruger [email protected]/13-17 Mon-Fri Basketball-Boys TBA TBA Brian Spicka [email protected]/13-17 Mon-Fri Tennis-Girls & Boys 9-12 9am-11:30 a.m. Nolan DeWispelare [email protected]/15-17 Wed-Fri Harmony Explosion 9-12 9am-5pm Todd Krier [email protected]/15-18 Wed-Sat Wrestling 7-12 TBA Jerry Clinch [email protected]/20-22 Mon-Wed Cheer Squads 9am-5pm Amanda Largis [email protected]/20-23 Mon-Thurs Football 9-12 6pm-9pm Ryan Kearney [email protected]/20-24 Mon-Fri Basketball-Girls TBA TBA Ryan Psota [email protected]/25-26 Sat-Sun Spectrum 9-12 8am-8pm Shani Sorensen [email protected]/27-30 Mon-Thurs Spectrum 9-12 8am-5pm Shani Sorensen [email protected]/27-29 Mon-Wed Volleyball 9-12 1pm-4pm Katie Wenz [email protected]/31 Fri Band 9-12 8-noon / 6:-9:30 Jared Wilhelm [email protected]/3-7 Mon-Fri Band 9-12 8-noon / 6-9:30 Jared Wilhelm [email protected]/9 Sun Spectrum 9-12 12pm-8pm Shani Sorensen [email protected]./Jan. Sat Dance thru 8th 9am-12pm Ashtyn Kleinschmit [email protected] The following camps have been cancelled: Baseball, MathCounts, Soccer - Boys, Soccer - Girls, Performing Arts, Middle School Football.

Find registration information at PiusX.net/camps

of information regarding the pandemic and prepare for possi-ble scenarios of opening school like normal, opening school in a remote learning environment, and/or opening school with some combination of both. We are pursuing every avenue pos-sible to assist with funding our school so that we can relieve the financial burden on families and parishes. We are listening to the voices and stories of our minority brethren and trying to think of ways that we can build empathy in our students while

equipping them to pursue non-violent solutions to social injus-tice. As I write this, I do not know how school will start in the fall. I do not know how quickly the economy will recover. I do not know what it will take for all people to be treated with dig-nity and respect regardless of their differences. I do know that Jesus is in this boat with us, and that He loves us very much. Let us face these turbulent times together with confidence that He will see us through the storm.

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August 2020 From Tom Korta, Principal · 2020-06-06 · Diocesan 9th Grade Retreat 10am-6pm 9th Grade Orientation 2-5 pm 17 First Day of School 9 am 21 Fall Kickoff 7 pm Open House