IMPORTANT DATES

• AUGUST 14 - SCHOOL OFFICE OPENS
• AUGUST 16 - BTS MOVIE NIGHT
• AUGUST 20 - K-8 MEET & GREET NIGHT
• AUGUST 20 - PICTURE DAY
• AUGUST 21 - FIRST DAY FOR K-8 STUDENTS
• AUGUST 21 - MSGR. HEINTZ INSTALLATION MASS
• AUGUST 24 - FLYIN' LION 5K & FUN RUN
• AUGUST 24 - FEAST OF SAINT PIUS X PICNIC
• AUGUST 26 - FIRST DAY FOR LITTLE LIONS PK
• AUGUST 29 - NO SCHOOL - SCHOOL MISSION DAY
• AUGUST 30 - NO SCHOOL - CURRICULUM DAY
• SEPTEMBER 2 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
• SEPTEMBER 5 - OPEN HOUSE

Dear School Families,



It is with great joy that I invite you to the Installation of our new pastor, Msgr. Michael Heintz Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.  This will be an opportunity for us to gather as a community to witness a historic moment for our parish. The last time this rite took place at Saint Pius X was in 2001.     

The Mass will be presided over by Bishop Kevin Rhoades. During the rite, different groups will be presented to Msgr. Heintz as partners working together in the vineyard of the Church to meet the pastoral needs of our parish community. The Bishop will exhort him to be (1) a “loving father” who leads a parish in prayer and Sacrament, (2) a “gentle shepherd” who directs and guides a parish, and (3) a “wise teacher” who strives to pass on the faith and the Church’s teachings. All of this is to lead the parish to Christ.

Msgr. Heintz has a big undertaking as he officially becomes our pastor, and I know that he will appreciate the prayers and support of our parish and school community. The Bishop is aware that this is the first day of school and has scheduled this Mass for 6:30 p.m. to accommodate getting our students to bed at a decent time. A reception will follow mass in the Msgr. William C. Schooler Parish Life Center. I hope that your family can join us on August 21.

In Christ,

Chris Milliron

As we prepare for the upcoming school year we wanted to take a moment to update you on our strategic planning process and express our gratitude for your input and support.

Two years ago, many of you took the time to complete surveys that provided valuable insights into the state of our school and helped us to understand our community's vision and priorities. Using that feedback, over the past year a team comprised of School Advisory Board members, parents, teachers, school staff, and parish staff worked together to create our strategic plan. They split into various committees to develop a document that reflects our collective aspirations for Saint Pius X Catholic School and will give our administration direction for the next five years.

A draft of the strategic plan is now available for your review.  If you have any questions about the plan or suggestions for improvements, please feel free to email Principal Milliron at cmilliron@stpius.net.

Saint Pius X requires all volunteers to go through Safe Environment Training before they can spend time with our students. Although this training is fairly straightforward, the paperwork does take time, and it can be stressful to complete in a time crunch. The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to complete this training, so that any parents or family members who want to volunteer in classrooms, chaperone on field trips, etc., are able to sign up to do so.

Safe Environment must be updated every two years and background checks are done every four years. Contact Julianne Dougall by email jdougall@stpius.net or phone 574-272-8462 to begin training or to check on your current status.

K-8 students come and meet your teachers and see your classrooms! Teachers will be in their rooms from 5:00pm-6:00pm so students can stop by anytime during that hour. Please do not go to the classroom before 5:00pm.

All of our humanities teachers will be here as well. Students and parents are encouraged to stop in for a quick visit.

Uniform orders can be picked up in the Main Gym. There will also be a table with gently used uniforms available for a small donation.

Preschool Meet & Greets will be held August 22 and 23. Little Lions parents will receive an email from Mrs. Ritten with details for each class's meeting time and place this later week.

School photos will be taken Tuesday, August 20 from 1:00 pm-6:00pm. Please register for a time for your photos. Every student in PK-8 must have their own spot.

1. Pick a time slot HERE. Appointments are in 15 minute increments. You may come within your 15 minute time frame but please do not be late.

2. Please use one child's name per time slot and put their name in the Comments Section. DO NOT put a whole family in one time slot. 

3. The photographers will be taking photos in the PLC rooms on the Church side. Check in at the table in the PLC Lobby.

4. Payment methods- Derby Photography is offering an online payment option - Derby Photo Online Ordering

5. Preschoolers - wear school appropriate school wear. Students K-8 - wear a Saint Pius X Catholic School uniform top and also appropriate dress code requirements for hair accessories! {All hair should be neat, well groomed, a natural color, and worn in a manner that does not cover the eyes of the student. Boys’ hair should not touch their collars. Any hair ornaments should be small in nature, and all headbands should be flat against the head. No color clip in hair extensions are permitted. Boys should be clean shaven.} Derby will not take the picture without the proper uniform top.

6.HASA is looking for volunteers to assist with Picture Day.

Please feel free to sign up for more than one slot and/or for a slot that encompasses the time your children will be getting their pictures done. 

Meet and Greet does not start until 5:00 pm. Please do not go to the classrooms before this time.

Attention Middle School Students! 

Get ready to embark on a magical adventure with Willy Wonka, Jr.! We’re excited to announce that auditions for the show will be held soon, with performances scheduled for January 17 & 18.

Interested in joining the fun? Visit our website HERE for more details on how to sign up, audition dates, and rehearsal information. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this sweet experience!

This year, we are piloting a new lunchroom volunteer sign-up process that will help us to fill the volunteer schedule in advance. Please take a minute to fill out this easy sign-up form if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you so much to all who help to make our lunchroom a success!

Please CLICK HERE to fill out the form.

You can find all of the HASA events and sign-ups HERE on our website!

We are excited to kick off Treat Fairy Tuesday this year with snacks for the teachers’ first day again! You can sign up HERE. 

There will be many opportunities to treat our teachers and staff this year - keep your eyes on HASA Happenings and please participate where you can. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

HASA Teacher & Staff Appreciation