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Check out SPX on YouTube - With the help of the Video Announcments Kaizen, SPX now has a YouTube channel. You will find videos created by the students in the Kaizen. Videos include the Drop-Off and Pick-Up video, the Leadership Day video, some weekly student announcements and much more. Please take a look and check out all the wonderful things our student leaders do throughout the year. We have also created a new Jupiter Tutorial.
2023-2024 School Calendar School Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures 5-30-23 Purple & Gold Rush
Extended Care: Hours 3:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone Number: 317-722-5929 Extended Care will not be available on any Early Dismissal days.
Uniform Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year: Please review these changes by going to the links below: Grades K-4, Grades 5-7, Grade 8
Online Grades: PowerSchool is the platform that allows parents to log online and see their students grades. PowerSchool
Late Arrival and eLearning/School Cancellation Procedures:
- A decision on a late arrival, eLearning day, or snow day will be made as soon as possible. It will be called at the latest by 6:00 a.m. in the morning.
- If it is a late arrival (2 hour delay), doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and school will start at 9:50 a.m.
- If it is an eLearning day, all work will be posted on Google Classroom by 7:50 a.m.
- School Delay/Closing will be sent through Powerschool via phone call, text messaging, and email as long as you have opted in to this as a family
- School Delay/Closing will also be shared on local news stations: WISH TV (Ch.8), WRTV (ABC), WTHR (NBC), WXIN (Fox 59)
- We will also post information on our Facebook page and PIUW
If you have not Opted -In for phone calls and text messages via Powerschool, please do so ASAP. Be sure to Opt-In so that you don't miss important announcements: such as snow days, Kaizen Days, late arrival, or changes to pickup. Simply open up your camera app and point it at the QR Code, click on the popup, it should then open up your Messenger App, and then you can go ahead and sen the pre-filled message. You will get an automated reply confirming that you have Opted-In.
Recess Duty Sign up is back by popular demand! We will be using 2-3 volunteers a day, instead of 2-3 per recess, as was done previously. this sign up is for recess duty only, not lunch duty. Please sign up via this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d44abab2ea5ff2-recess Also, you must complete the Safe Parish Training before you can volunteer.
The Parent Lighthouse Team is returning. This group works with the students and staff to support/encourage Leader In Me initiatives. Meetings are held in the evenings to support working parents. If you are interested, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
At SPX, we have collected pop tabs to help support The Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis for 13 years now. Currently, we have collected over 8 million pop tabs to help this amazing facility provide housing, meals, and comfort for families of sick children at Riley. Your task is an easy one! Please collect pop tabs from any can that you use and turn them into your child's teacher. At the end of every quarter, our PTO provides a pizza lunch for the classroom that has collected the most pop tabs within that quarter. Please help SPX with this wonderful opportunity to serve others.
The Institute for Quality Education Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) - Indiana's Tax Credit Scholarship program was created in 2009 as a way to give famiies who meet income guidelines an opportunity to send their child to a participating private school. Through the generosity of Hoosiers like you, private donations are given as scholarships so students may attend a private school that may not have been an option to them. Find more information about this program, in this brochure.
We are ready to begin applying for SGO's and Choice Scholarships for 2022-2023 school year. Please use this link to see the household income limits for the 2022-2023 school year. Please fill out the google form here, if you are interested in applying for an SGO or Choice Scholarship. Please remember that we will need a copy of your 2021 tax return to apply.
Event Planning Guidelines & Policies: If you are a parent volunteer or staff member and are planning on chairing a fundraising event at St. Pius X School, please review the Event Planning Guidelines and Policies. You will find step-by-step details, timeline, checklist, contact information, promotion opportunities, facility usage, vendor information, licensing requirements, accounting procedures, etc. The Fundraising Policy applices to all groups sponsored by St. Pius X Parish and exists to ensure that fundraising is equitable to both donors and parish groups, and aligns with the mission of the Church.
This is an important reminder to have your children's vaccines updated and finalized by the first day of school for the 2022-2023 school year. It is Indiana State Law that your child is vaccine-complete no later than the first day of school, which is Wednesday, August 10, 2022. To view Indiana 2022-2023 required and recommended school immunizations chart, click here.
We are once again using the online school directory...Directory Spot. You can access this directory via directoryspot.net or the app on your phone. For those that were on the system last year, the new information has been transferred over and you won't notice anything different when you log in. For new parents, you shold have received an email from Directory Spot to log in with your email address and you will be asked to create a password. If you have not received an email or are having trouble logging in, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you haven't sent in your yearbook order form, please do so as soon as possible. Yearbook Order Form
Parish/Archdiocesan Intention Cards were mailed and parishioners should have received them in the mail by now. Please take a moment to complete the cards and turn it in to the church office as soon as possible. This will help the church staff to determine school tuition charges for parishioners in the spring. Thank you.
Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday of the Month: Our school children will be spending time adoring during the First Friday school day. We are especially encouraging parents to come join us at some point during this time to pray for our students. Our students in 5th-8th grade will be following the schedule below. They will spend part of the hour in prayer. They will not be in church the entire hour.
11:00 a.m.-noon Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. McNulty's class
Noon-1:00 p.m. Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Maynard's class
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Mrs. Elliott and Ms. Doyle's class
2:00 p.m.-2:40 p.m. Mr. South and Mr. Doyle/Ms. Krug's class
Safe Parish Training: There is a link to Safe Parish on our school website homepage (www.spxparish.org/school/). As part of its ongoing commitment to the protection of children, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has implemented a new online training program called Safe Parish. All priests, deacons, employees, and volunteers who have contact with children MUST COMPLETE THE TRAINING. From the school homepage, click on the Athletics tab and scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. When you click on the Safe Parish link, www.archindysafeparish.org/ it will take you to the Archdiocesan website. Parents that are signing up for the first time will need to select the Register tab to start registration. The passcode is Archindy2021. If you have questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-466-3351.
Have a great summer vacation!!
Distinct Images has opened their online shop just for uniforms now through July. If you need uniform polos and sweatshirts before the school year begins, now is the time to get them. All orders will be ready for pick up at School Supply Dropoff on Monday, August 7th.
For those of you saving and turning in coke codes found under the caps and on fridge packs, we are looking at the donations ending on Friday, June 30th. We ask that you turn in your codes by Sunday, June 25th, so we have time to enter the codes via computer. Thanks to all who have contributed! We have received over $3,000 with all of your donations!
School Supply Lists:
The PTO invites you to a Backpack Blessing and End of Summer Splash on Saturday, August 5th! Come to 5:00 p.m. Mass for a Backpack Blessing and then join us at the Northside Events and Social Club from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. for a pool party! All SPX families are welcome - free admission, and we will offer pizza, cash bar, and the concession stand will be open. Please R.S.V.P. so we can get a headcount.
Sunday, August 6th is our Kindergarten Back-To-School Night at 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 7th is our School Supply Drop Off from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come drop off your supplies and meet your teacher!
Wednesday, August 9th is the first day of school. We will have early dismissal at 1:15 p.m./1:30 p.m. There will be no Extended Care on August 9th.
Thursday, August 17th is our 5th - 8th grade Back-To-School Night at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22nd is our 1st - 4th grade Back-To-School Night at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30th at 6:30 p.m. please join us for our guest speaker, Dr. Rob Bell. Dr. Bell is a sports psychologist who works with schools, teams, and individuals to help them get the most out of themselves in their sport and in the classroom. He will be here to talk to students and parents together about teamwork, effort, mental toughness, and much more. We are excited to have him and feel that he will bring a wealth of knowledge to our students, parents, and coaches. Please watch for more details to come at the beginning of August.
Thursday, September 14th we will offer a Parent Internet Safety Talk. Tiffany Preston, Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana will be at SPX for an invaluable presentation followed by open discussion on how to keep our children safe in the world of technology and social media. Come learn how to keep our kids safe on gaming, social media, messaging, and gaming apps such as Roblox, Instagram, Minecraft, Fortnite, Snapchat, Tiktok, and more. Open to all parents, staff and parishioners of St. Pius X.
Wednesday, September 27th we will have our 3rd Annual SPX Golf Outing at Hillcrest Country Club. Save the date and get your foursome together. More details coming soon! If you are interested in helping or sponsoring a hole, please contact John Norris at 317-468-5135.
Save the Date for the Biennial Event which will be held on Saturday, November 4th.
There are so many ways for families to help the school raise funds for cash and supplies. Please review how you can help!
Box Tops for Education: Physical Box Top clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store. Send your clipped Box Tops, along with any unexpired clips you may have at home, to school.
- How to Earn Box Tops Makes It Easy: No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online.
- Buy Box Tops Products: Look for the logo. You can find it on hundreds of products you know and love.
- Scan Your Receipt: No more clipping. Tap the scan button and snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase.
- Earn Cash For Your School: It's that easy! Box Tops earnings are identified and automatically updated online. Twice a year, SPX will receive a check. You can always send your receipts into school and Kathy Jorgenson will scan your receipt using the app. She will then shred your receipt.
Tyson Labels A+ 1 2 3: Help your school with every bite! Check out your favorite Tyson products for Tyson A+ 1 2 3 label. Remember, you have to cut out the whole label which includes the 1 2 3 to count. Each label is worth 24 cents cash to SPX! For more information, go to http://projectaplus.tyson.com.
Let's Go Krogering!! Please take a moment to register your Kroger Plus Card for Kroger Community Rewards. Just by scanning your Kroger Plus Card, you will be raising funds for our school. You must enroll your individual Kroger Plus Card to our account number. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards. Our NPO number is BE629. SPX receives a check from Kroger every quarter.
Office Max: When you purchase qualifying supplies at Office Depot or Office Max you can raise funds for SPX School. Please let them know you wish to participate in the Give Back to Schools Program. SPX School is ID#70036553. You will need to give the ID# each time you shop, either online or in the store.
Staples Reward: When making purchases at Staples, please give SPX #3905297861 and we will get rewards for it.
Coke Rewards: If you drink Coke products or know anyone that does, please save the reward codes for us. The codes may be found on the lids of 20 oz. and 2 liter bottles. On 12 and 24 pack cans the codes can be found on the perforated cardboard flap you tear off to dispense the cans. Just send in the caps and cardboard flaps with the codes.
The Children's Faith Formation program helps form the faith of non-parochial school students from age 3 through 5th grade and is usually held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in the school, from September - April. To register, go to this link: https://forms.gle/UksNxVtVE9k1Bej86. For more information regarding this ministry, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-257-1085.
Our EDGE group usually meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. at Shalom, and is held from September - April. EDGE is a ministry centered on the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Catholic faith, and is offered to our 6th - 8th graders. Our SNL: Sunday Night Life program is offered to our high school students. For more information regarding this ministry, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-466-3370. If you would like to learn more about our Youth Ministry opportunities, you can follow us at: Instagram: @spxym1, Facebook: @SPXYM, and Twitter: @StPiusXYM1. If you would like to register for EDGE and SNL: Sunday Night Life, you can do so by going to this link: https://forms.gle/UksNxVtVE9k1Bej86.
2023-24 School Handbook for Students & Parents
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I am honored to be the principal of St. Pius X Catholic School! I have a long history in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, attending both St. Pius X and Bishop Chatard High School. I value both our Catholic faith and Catholic education.
At St. Pius X, family is an integral part of who we are – when students enter the school building, they instantly become a part of the SPX Family – learning, leading, and growing together. Strong academics is a top priority at St. Pius X, students are placed into an academic setting that not only meets them where they are at, but also pushes them to do their personal best, taking them to the next level.
Extra-curricular activities help students find other passions and strength. At St. Pius X, students are involved in athletics, music, theater, and the arts.
Our school is full of rich traditions that are celebrated together every year. Whether it is our weekly school mass, sacraments, special field trips, or yearly milestones, tradition is important and valued here.
I am excited to lead St. Pius X in a direction where all individuals feel valued and appreciated when walking into the building. I hope to instill faith, a love of learning, leadership, and values in all students and adults alike.
Yours in Christ,
Keely Beaudette
Principal
St. Pius X Catholic School
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Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts, during these months of summer and vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. Amen.
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All of our students in grades 3-8 will have a required summer reading book to read over the summer.
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Distinct Images has opened their online shop just for uniforms now through July.
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Join us at the Northside Events and Social Club on Saturday, August 5th, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. for our End of Summer Splash!
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