Welcome -- St. Pius X School is a Preschool-8 Catholic educational facility with about 400 students located in Urbandale, Iowa -- a suburb of Des Moines.
QUICK FACTS
-- Free bus service is available to students residing within the Urbandale School District and living more than 2 miles from St. Pius X School.
-- Federally funded hot lunch program is provided.
-- There is a dress code for all students.
-- Family tuition plan is based on the number of children attending St. Pius X School.
-- Financial assistance is available to help with tuition.
-- Extended childcare is available before and after school.
-- Parish and school involvement is enhanced and encouraged.
FAITH AND FAMILY
At St. Pius X School, is a growing community of students, preschool through 8th grade, who work and worship together. Parents, faculty and students at St. Pius X are very proud of the quality of education each child receives at the school.
We provide for the education of the whole child not only by integrating strong curriculum instruction but also by teaching religious principles as a part of everyday learning.
Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, St. Pius X School affords students the opportunity for further spiritual growth and the development of moral character. As a result of this philosophy, a child grows strong in the beliefs of the Catholic faith while achieving academic success.
Why is St. Pius X School special?
Student centered classrooms provide oportunities for active participation by students through group and individual projects, cooperative learning, and paired learning.
The unique combination of our teachers being certified by the State of Iowa and the Diocese of Des Moines allows them to provide our students with Catholic traditions and values, as well as academic excellence.
Our state-of-the-art networked computer lab, mobile lab and media center is designed to give each student direct training and practice in today's technological world.
A weekly, student-planned Mass teaches our children the beauty and importance of our faith, which is the main goal of a Catholic education.
A welcoming spirit enables our St. Pius X community several chances to meet, pray and volunteer together.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Outstanding placement in math competitions
- "Judges Choice Ribbon" at Heartland AEA Technology Fair
- Outstanding band Solo & Ensemble ratings
- High placement in Parochial Athletic League boy's and girl's basketball
- First place finishes in Destination Imagination State Tournament
- An active service group who helps organizatins in need.
- Mission Awareness Days to benefit charities around the world.
- Presidential Academic Fitness guideline winners
- "Invent Iowa" state level winners
- Publicaton of poetry in "A Celebration of the Midwest's Young Poets" anthology
- Regional winning teams and state placement in Mock Trial
- State qualifying Mock Trial teams
Quotations
"What St. Pius X School has to offer students that is different from other schools is its faith-based education where students and teachers truly care about each other, who they are and what they do..." Principal Zahm
"My favorite thing about St. Pius X School is the teachers, they're nice and fun."
3rd Grade Student
"...there isn't much peer pressure."
Middle School Student
"...we can discuss things in religion about Jesus, things you don't hear about in Mass."
4th Grade Student
"parental involvement in the school blends family values within a teaching environment."
St. Pius X Parent
"...I really believe in a Catholic education. I choose to teach at St. Pius X School because it is a faith-filled community and the parents and students are remarkable to work with."
St. Pius X Teacher
AN INVITATION
We invite you to visit our school community. For additional information, or a tour of our facilities, please contact the school office at (515) 276-1061.
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