St. Pius X High School (Festus, Missouri)

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St. Pius X Catholic High School
St. Pius X High School (Festus, Missouri)
Festus
,
Jefferson
,
Missouri
63028
Information
Type Private, coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Established1959
PresidentJim Lehn
PrincipalKaren DeCosty
Grades 9–12
Enrollment300
Student to teacher ratio14:1
Colors Navy Blue and Vegas Gold   
AthleticsFALL SEASON: Men's Football, Women's Softball, Men's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Cheerleading, Dance, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Women's Volleyball; WINTER SEASON: Women's Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance; SPRING SEASON: Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Basketball, Men's Baseball, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track & Field
Athletics conferenceIndependent
MascotSir Lancerlot
Nickname StPX
Team nameLancers
AccreditationCognia School of Distinction [1]
PublicationLancer Legend
YearbookLance
College CounselorMr. Ken Halter
Athletic DirectorMr. Tilden Watson
Website St. Pius X website

St. Pius X Catholic High School, founded in 1959, proudly serves as the only Catholic high school in Jefferson County, Missouri. Dedicated to providing a faith-filled and academically excellent education, the school is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis. Recognized as a School of Distinction, St. Pius X continues to uphold the highest standards in Catholic education by retaining Cognia Accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement, student success, and institutional excellence.

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Description

The course catalog includes classes in digital citizenship, forensic science, and a comprehensive wellness program. Students also have the opportunity to earn 35 hours of dual-enrollment college credit through Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In addition, 102 hours of community service are required for graduation, along with a capstone project implemented for the Class of 2021 and beyond.

St. Pius X also offers The Lancer Academy, a unique two-week term providing students with real-world learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom. Through hands-on elective courses such as Basic Home Repair, Basic Car Maintenance, EMS, Introduction to Real Estate, Photography, and many more, students are able to explore practical skills, career interests, and innovative learning opportunities.

St. Pius X principal Karen DeCosty, an alumni of the school, graduated in 1993.

Sports and Activities

St. Pius X offers the following MSHSAA sports and activities:

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
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