Pius X Catholic High School Newsletter August 2018 | V. 121 Pius X Catholic High School | 6000 A Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 | (402) 488-0931 | piusx.net | Restore All Things In Christ underbolt! For our new families, my hope for you is that you will discover that Pius is not just a school, but a family, and we want you to become an ac- tive part in any number of ways. For our “veteran” families, I hope that you will be a light to our new family members, welcoming them, answering their questions, and joining them as we all walk with Christ, following our motto to “Restore all ings in Christ”.” ese were the words I wrote in the August 2015 newsletter, and other than the fact that I’m entering my 25th year at Pius, that record number of 9th graders (including my daughter) are now seniors, and we are entering the 2018-2019 school year, the words hold true. Once again, the energy and excitement of a new school year is upon us, and whether this is your first year as part of the Pius family, or you are an ‘experienced’ family, I hope that you will be able to see the light of Christ in the hallways and classrooms of Pius X High School. From Pius X High School Assistant Principal, Greg Lesiak What’s Inside PAGE 2: Monthly Schedule PAGE 3: From the Guidance Office PAGE 6: 2018-19 School Calendar PAGE 7: School Announcements PAGE 8-9: From the Alumni / Foundation office PAGE 10: Athletic Department updates Page 11: Activity Calendar Page 12-16: School Meal Program Information ”2015-2016…Here we come! It has been an exciting and busy summer for us here at Pius as we prepare for the new school year. We are preparing to welcome a record number of students and staff to our building, including over 320 brand new 9th graders and upperclassmen. With those new stu- dents come parents and families new to Pius. It has been fun for me to see all these new students and parents pop in to the office this summer, and see the excitement and nervousness on each of them as they begin this journey with us. Even though this will be my 22nd year here, I am more excited than ever as I join all of our new parents, as my daughter begins her 9th grade year as a Key August Dates 1 Deadline for online locker / parking registration 4 underbolt Fun Run 8 am 6 Fall Sports Begin 8 Student Pictures / Lockers / Schedule Pick-up 8 Mandatory New Parent Meeting 12 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 13 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon 16 First Day of School 9 am 17 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 27 Open House 6:30 pm 31 Homecoming Tailgate Supper - 5:30 p.m. / Football Game - 7 p.m. Along with new students, we will be welcoming several new staff members. Included among them is Terry Kathol (pronounced Kaw’ tul), who is an addition to our administrative team as a second assistant principal. We are excited to have him and all our new staff members joining our school family. Please check through this newsletter for important dates and deadlines as we prepare to begin the new school year and check the newsletter each month for helpful information and dates. Be sure to get on- line to register for lockers and parking spots, as the deadline is August 1. You may have noticed a bit of construction on the property! With the excitement this will bring over the coming year, it also, unfortu- nately, will be limiting our parking spaces. We hope to be able to have parking spots for all of our seniors and most of our juniors, but it is unlikely that any 9th or 10th graders will be able to receive spots this year. e Episcopal church across the street does sell spots to our students, so you are welcome to con- tact them. e construction is going well, and the first changes we will see will be remodeled restrooms and some changes in our music room. ese should be done very close to the first day of school this year. All other construction is set to be completed in time for the 2019-2020 school year. All Fall Sports practices/tryouts begin on Monday, August 6th. Any student planning to play must have a physical on file in the office before being allowed to participate. Our Mandatory New Parent Meet- ing will be August 8th at 7 pm. Also on August 8th, students can pick up their schedules and get their school/ID pictures. We have a mandatory 9th grade retreat scheduled for August 12th and 13th. Finally, don’t forget about the first day of school on August 16th, beginning at 9 am!!! Enjoy your last days of summer. I ask that you also take time over the next weeks to offer your prayers for all of our Pius family, and know that we will be doing the same for you.
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Thunderbolt! For our new families, my hope for you is that you will discover that Pius is not just a school, but a family, and we want you to become an ac-tive part in any number of ways. For our “veteran” families, I hope that you will be a light to our new family members, welcoming them, answering their questions, and joining them as we all walk with Christ, following our motto to “Restore all Things in Christ”.”
These were the words I wrote in the August 2015 newsletter, and other than the fact that I’m entering my 25th year at Pius, that record number of 9th graders (including my daughter) are now seniors, and we are entering the 2018-2019 school year, the words hold true. Once again, the energy and excitement of a new school year is upon us, and whether this is your first year as part of the Pius family, or you are an ‘experienced’ family, I hope that you will be able to see the light of Christ in the hallways and classrooms of Pius X High School.
From Pius X High School Assistant Principal, Greg Lesiak
What’s Inside
PAGE 2: Monthly SchedulePAGE 3: From the Guidance OfficePAGE 6: 2018-19 School CalendarPAGE 7: School AnnouncementsPAGE 8-9: From the Alumni / Foundation officePAGE 10: Athletic Department updatesPage 11: Activity Calendar Page 12-16: School Meal Program Information
”2015-2016…Here we come! It has been an exciting and busy summer for us here at Pius as we prepare for the new school year. We are preparing to welcome a record number of students and staff to our building, including over 320 brand new 9th graders and upperclassmen. With those new stu-dents come parents and families new to Pius. It has been fun for me to see all these new students and parents pop in to the office this summer, and see the excitement and nervousness on each of them as they begin this journey with us. Even though this will be my 22nd year here, I am more excited than ever as I join all of our new parents, as my daughter begins her 9th grade year as a
Key August Dates 1 Deadline for online locker / parking registration
4 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am
6 Fall Sports Begin
8 Student Pictures / Lockers / Schedule Pick-up
8 Mandatory New Parent Meeting
12 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm
13 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon
16 First Day of School 9 am
17 Fall Kickoff 7 pm
27 Open House 6:30 pm
31 Homecoming Tailgate Supper - 5:30 p.m. / Football Game - 7 p.m.
Along with new students, we will be welcoming several new staff members. Included among them is Terry Kathol (pronounced Kaw’ tul), who is an addition to our administrative team as a second assistant principal. We are excited to have him and all our new staff members joining our school family.
Please check through this newsletter for important dates and deadlines as we prepare to begin the new school year and check the newsletter each month for helpful information and dates. Be sure to get on-line to register for lockers and parking spots, as the deadline is August 1. You may have noticed a bit of construction on the property! With the excitement this will bring over the coming year, it also, unfortu-nately, will be limiting our parking spaces. We hope to be able to have parking spots for all of our seniors and most of our juniors, but it is unlikely that any 9th or 10th graders will be able to receive spots this year. The Episcopal church across the street does sell spots to our students, so you are welcome to con-tact them. The construction is going well, and the first changes we will see will be remodeled restrooms and some changes in our music room. These should be done very close to the first day of school this year. All other construction is set to be completed in time for the 2019-2020 school year.
All Fall Sports practices/tryouts begin on Monday, August 6th. Any student planning to play must have a physical on file in the office before being allowed to participate. Our Mandatory New Parent Meet-ing will be August 8th at 7 pm. Also on August 8th, students can pick up their schedules and get their school/ID pictures. We have a mandatory 9th grade retreat scheduled for August 12th and 13th. Finally, don’t forget about the first day of school on August 16th, beginning at 9 am!!!
Enjoy your last days of summer. I ask that you also take time over the next weeks to offer your prayers for all of our Pius family, and know that we will be doing the same for you.
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Pius X Catholic High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 488-0931Fax: (402) 488-1061 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 Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Assistant CAO Tom Korta, Principal Greg Lesiak, Assistant PrincipalTerry Kathol, Assistant Principal Jan Frayser, Guidance Director Tim Aylward, Activities Director Business OfficeKaren Francis Office Support Georgia Miller, Secretary Jolene Ritzman, Athletic Secretary Judy Brichacek, Attendance Secretary Guidance Office Jan Frayser, Director Connie Freudenberg, Counselor Shelly Pick, Counselor Jessica Psota, CounselorSandy Hartman, Secretary Carla Kruml, Secretary Janet Kurtenbach, Secretary P.J. Book, Database Manager Academic SuccessRaina Volkmer, Coordinator SCIP Coordinator Connie Freudenberg Campus Ministry Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Theology Chair Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Campus Chaplain Claire Howington, Lay Campus Minister Food Service Director Carmen GoedenActivities Office Tim Aylward, 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 P.J. Book, Database Manager Alumni DirectorKristin (Edwards) Heath, Class of ‘91 Booster Club Tim and Janel Andreasen, Presidents
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Students will be involved in many faith-based activities such as regular mass, adoration, confession, prayer time at the beginning of every class and more. But in order for students to thrive in their faith during and after high school, they are encouraged to make their faith their own!
Pius X Freshmen Retreat - “Fitting into the Body of Christ” All freshmen are invited to the Freshmen Retreat Sunday, August 12th from 6pm to 9pm and Monday, August 13th from 8am to noon. This retreat gives the freshmen an opportunity to meet one another, to take time for reflection as they begin this new chapter of their lives, and to be more at ease during their first year of high school. This retreat is mandatory for all freshmen! Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. More information will be sent out in early August.
Campus Ministry
No School
Noon Dismissal
No School / Junior Retreat
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First Day of School Year
Freshman Retreat
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PSAT Testing - Grades 10-11 No School - Grades 9 & 12
School Calendar
On the webPius X High School has a new website - piusx.net! Here are some popular and new items:• Home Page: Calendar/ Schedules/
Lunch/Announcements/• Each academic department pages have
course listing and staff directory• Dedicated pages for students, parents,
faculty and alumni• List and information about the many
activities and clubs• Team pages for each sport
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Finding the right guidance counselor
The Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. Working in cooperation with faculty, administration, and guidance per-sonnel, school counselors assist students in their social, emotional and spiritual development, as well as provide realistic educational and ca-reer planning opportunities. Stop in anytime to see us or visit us at www.piusx.net and click on “Guidance Office” for excellent information about college testing and preparation for testing, college selection, financial aid, and scholarships.
Opportunities for StudentsParents, Worried About your 8th Grader’s Transition to High School?Please contact the Guidance Office at 402-488-0931 and ask to speak with your student’s counselor for assistance with enrollment, touring the school, or doing a summer walkthrough of a class schedule. Our Ambassador team is here to help make the transition as smooth and comfort-able as possible!
Seniors Applying to Nebraska Wesleyan Tom and Rhonda Peed have established the Nebras-ka Wesleyan University/Pius X Financial Assistance Program for students accepted to NWU. The program includes a self-help grant – The Tom and Rhonda Peed Work Ethic Fund –that will match students’ verifiable summer employment earnings. The matching grant of up to $3,000 per academic year will be credited toward students’ tuition, fees, room and board. The Peeds have also established the Nebraska Wesleyan University/Pius X Endowed Scholarship fund. Annual earnings from this endowed fund will support the financial needs of Pius X Students. Job Shadowing for Juniors & SeniorsThe program invites students to see first-hand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace. Pick up a form in the Guidance Office.
Drop/Adds for the 2018-19 School YearAll schedule change requests must be made using the Schedule Change Form and include the required $30. If you have questions, please contact the Guidance Office.
U.S. Service Academy ApplicationsSeniors interested in applying for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy should call the Pius X Guidance Office as soon as possible to meet with your counselor if you have not yet begun the nomination and appointment process.
JUNIORS & JUNIOR PARENTS: College Plan-ning Meeting – Monday, Nov. 26Mark your calendars today. All juniors and their parents should attend this meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pius X Commons. This will help begin the process of formally preparing for life beyond high school.
Fall Tutoring at Schmoker Reading CenterThe Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center offers one-on-one or small-group tutoring for students in grades 1-12. Instruction is designed for students reading one or more years below grade level, whose primary school difficulties involve reading. Tutoring begins September 5th. Applica-tions can be found at cehs.unl.edu/readingcenter/
About NavianceThis website assists students with post-high school plans: complete career and strength assessments, learn about careers, research colleges, register for college visits, view the latest news bulletins, submit your resume, request transcripts, and research scholarships. Visit www.piusx.net and click on the Naviance button found on the Pius X Homepage. Questions? Come to the Guidance Office, and we will get you started.
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Here is the breakdown of which coun-selor is assigned to your student and family, based on the first letter of your last name: A-Ga Mrs. Pick Gb-Kr Mrs. Frayser Ks-Pl Mrs. Freudenberg Pm-Z Mrs. Psota
From the Guidance Office
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ACT/SAT InformationJuniors 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.actstu-dent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). The Pius X High School code number is 281-315.
ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 8, 2018 August 3 August 4-17 October 27, 2018 September 21 Sept. 22 - Oct. 10 December 8, 2018 November 2 November 3-25 February 9, 2019 January 11 January 12-18 April 13, 2019 March 8 March 9-25 June 8, 2019 May 3 May 4-2019 July 13, 2019 June 14 June 15-24 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline August 25, 2018 July 27 August 15 October 6, 2018 September 7 Sept. 26 November 3, 2018 October 5 October 24 December 1, 2018 November 2 November 20 March 9, 2019 February 8 February 27 May 4, 2019 April 5 April 24 June 1, 2019 May 3 May 22
ACT/SAT Scores for CollegesIt is best to have your ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges directly from the ACT/SAT testing company. When you register to take these tests, you are allowed to send it to four colleges without extra 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.
Transcripts – Seniors, Juniors and ParentsALL transcripts must be requested through Naviance. If you don’t know your login, ask anyone in the Guid-ance Office. We will reset your pass-word.
Discovery Days at SCCSoutheast Community College will hold Discovery Days at their three campuses. Register at southeast.edu/discoverscc.Lincoln Campus October 26, 2018 November 16, 2018Beatrice Campus October 12. 2018 November 9, 2018Milford Campus August 3, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 30, 2018
College VisitsColleges that will be visiting Pius X are listed in Naviance. Students in-terested in attending a college visit at Pius should sign up in advance by going to Family Connections, click on “Colleges” and under “My Colleges” click on “view all upcoming college visits” and then “sign-up”.
Wendy’s High School Heisman ScholarshipSeniors who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanc-tioned by the National Federation of State High Schools are eligible to ap-ply. Applicants are student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for under-classmen. Students are judged based on their academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments. The ap-plication will be opening soon. For more information, visit www.wendy-shighschoolheisman.com.
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MondaySept. 17, 2018
Mark Your Calendar for Catholic College
Fair Day
The 2018 Omaha Area Catholic College Fair will be coming to Pius X High School on Monday, September 17th.
It will be held in the Commons from 8-9:00 a.m. This is a morn-ing when we have a 9 a.m. start time and a large number of Catholic colleges are always in attendance for this worthwhile morning.
Parents are welcome to come!
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NEBRASKA NOWNebraska Now is a program where qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in online college courses through UNL and earn college credit while still in high school. The courses are regular first-year offer-ings 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 any of your students are interested in taking courses through Ne-braska Now during the Fall 2018 term, Nebraska Now is accepting applications at admissions.unl.edu/apply. More information about the program is available at admissions.unl.edu/nebraskanow. Fall course listings will be added in March.
Newman Institute – Fall Courses AvailablePius students have the opportunity to take a class through the New-man Institute this fall. Course offerings include ENG 241 – Intro-duction to the Great Books I: Seekers, Sojourners and Pilgrims and HUM 251- Humanities Seminar I : Love and Friendship. Tuition is $650 per course and the instructor is Dr. John Freeh, Director of the Newman Institute. Pius students may get English credit for Pius and these courses will count for elective credits at UNL. For more information, go to https://newmaninstitute.com/course-offer-ings/3123-2/
DC AdvantageDC Advantage is another option for students to begin taking courses for college credit during junior or senior year. The following courses are being offered this summer: American History II, Public Speaking and Issues of Unity & Diversity. They will begin at the end of May. Please see your counselor for more details.
The Career AcademyCheck out what The Career Academy (TCA) has to offer. The Career Academy is a joint venture between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College for juniors and seniors. 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 dif-ferent career pathways. For the application and for more information, go to www.lps.org and click on schools-focus/special-The Career Academy-prospective students.
Access College Early (ACE) ScholarshipThis scholarship is for financially needy students who desire to take college courses during high school. The UNL Nebraska Now Pro-gram, Southeast Community College classes (on campus, DC Advan-tage and The Career Academy), and regular on-campus UNL classes may be paid for through the ACE Scholarship if a student qualifies (financial need) and applies. The application for the ACE Scholarship is at: www.ccpe.state.ne.us/ and click on Financial Aid.
For students interested in taking college classes while in HS
n Narrow the list of colleges to which to apply and put those colleges in Family Connection/Naviance. Narrow the search by using Naviance. The links to both of these websites is on the Pius X website under “Guidance Office”.
n Students may apply to all colleges beginning September 1, some colleges open their applications earlier. The Common Ap-plication allows students to complete one application that may be electronically transmitted to colleges that allow the Common Application. Check it out at www.commonapp.org.
n Prepare a resume of all activities, educational information, personal information, volunteering and awards.
n Begin applying for scholarships. Prepare a profile to find scholarships at www.scholarshipquest.org, www.goodcall.com/scholarships/ and/or www.chegg.com/scholarships
n Set up visits to colleges.
n Get your senior service hours completed and submitted.
Seniors: What to do during senior year to prepare for college
SENIORS & SENIOR PARENTS
Financial Aid Program 6 p.m., Monday, September 10
All seniors and their parents should attend this program at 6 p.m. in the school’s performing arts center (LPAC).
It will cover the Federal Financial Aid Program and help parents/students understand the application process for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scope of the program which includes grants, loans and work-study employment.
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Pius X High School 2018-19 Calendar
August 2018 1 Deadline for online locker/parking
registration 4 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 5 Friends of Pius Reception Hall of Fame Induction 6 Fall Sports Begin 8 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules Mandatory New Parent Meeting 9 New Teacher In-service 10 Faculty In-service 12 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 13 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Lincoln Teachers Mass 9:30 am Faculty In-service/Retreat 14 Faculty In-service 16 First Day of School 9 am 17 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 27 Open House 6:30 pm 31 Homecoming Game
and 6-9 pm 27 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-3) Founders Day Mass Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm
and 6-9 pm 28 NO SCHOOL 30 Diocesan Teachers Honor Night
October 2018
1 NO SCHOOL (Diocesan Institute) 3 Apply to College Day 7 Fall Vocal Concert—Location TBA 8 Retreat Day for Juniors NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Sopho-
mores and Seniors Faculty Contract Day 9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30 11 Fall Play 7 pm 12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 13 Fall Play 7 pm 14 Fall Play 2 pm 15 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 16 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 24 PSAT testing day for gr. 10-11 NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Seniors Full faculty work day 30 Performances 7 pm
October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
August 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
November 2018 1 NO SCHOOL (All Saints’ Day) 2 All Souls Mass 9:20 am 5 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 6 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 9 Junior High Honor Choir 12 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Winter Sports Begin 14 Fall Athletic Recognition 17 FALL Retreat 21 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Retreat) 22 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Day) 23 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 26 Juniors/Parent College Mtg 7 pm
December 2018
1 Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm 2 Madrigal Dinner 3:30 pm 3 Advent Service 9 Band /Vocal Christmas Concert 3 pm 10 Advent Service 17 Advent Service 19 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 1-3) 20 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 4-6) 21 Final Exams 8-10:15 am (Periods 7-8) NO SCHOOL December 22—January 6 NSAA Activities Moratorium Dec 22-26 PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL WILL
BEGIN AT 9 AM FOR FACULTY PLC’s ON ALL MONDAYS (Exceptions: School begins at 8 am on October 15, November 5, and Feb-ruary 4)
Last Revised on 5/16/2018
Pius X High School 2018-19 Calendar
August 2018 1 Deadline for online locker/parking
registration 4 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 5 Friends of Pius Reception Hall of Fame Induction 6 Fall Sports Begin 8 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules Mandatory New Parent Meeting 9 New Teacher In-service 10 Faculty In-service 12 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 13 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Lincoln Teachers Mass 9:30 am Faculty In-service/Retreat 14 Faculty In-service 16 First Day of School 9 am 17 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 27 Open House 6:30 pm 31 Homecoming Game
and 6-9 pm 27 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-3) Founders Day Mass Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm
and 6-9 pm 28 NO SCHOOL 30 Diocesan Teachers Honor Night
October 2018
1 NO SCHOOL (Diocesan Institute) 3 Apply to College Day 7 Fall Vocal Concert—Location TBA 8 Retreat Day for Juniors NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Sopho-
mores and Seniors Faculty Contract Day 9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30 11 Fall Play 7 pm 12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 13 Fall Play 7 pm 14 Fall Play 2 pm 15 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 16 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 23 Give to Pius Day 24 PSAT testing day for gr. 10-11 NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Seniors Full faculty work day 30 Performances 7 pm
October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
August 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
November 2018 1 NO SCHOOL (All Saints’ Day) 2 All Souls Mass 9:20 am 5 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 6 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 9 Junior High Honor Choir 12 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Winter Sports Begin 14 Fall Athletic Recognition 17 FALL Retreat 21 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Retreat) 22 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Day) 23 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 26 Juniors/Parent College Mtg 7 pm
December 2018
1 Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm 2 Madrigal Dinner 3:30 pm 3 Advent Service 9 Band /Vocal Christmas Concert 3 pm 10 Advent Service 17 Advent Service 19 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 1-3) 20 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 4-6) 21 Final Exams 8-10:15 am (Periods 7-8) NO SCHOOL December 22—January 6 NSAA Activities Moratorium Dec 22-26 PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL WILL
BEGIN AT 9 AM FOR FACULTY PLC’s ON ALL MONDAYS (Exceptions: School begins at 8 am on October 15, November 5, and Feb-ruary 4)
Last Revised on 5/16/2018
Pius X High School 2018-19 Calendar
August 2018 1 Deadline for online locker/parking
registration 4 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 5 Friends of Pius Reception Hall of Fame Induction 6 Fall Sports Begin 8 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules Mandatory New Parent Meeting 9 New Teacher In-service 10 Faculty In-service 12 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 13 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Lincoln Teachers Mass 9:30 am Faculty In-service/Retreat 14 Faculty In-service 16 First Day of School 9 am 17 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 27 Open House 6:30 pm 31 Homecoming Game
and 6-9 pm 27 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-3) Founders Day Mass Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm
and 6-9 pm 28 NO SCHOOL 30 Diocesan Teachers Honor Night
October 2018
1 NO SCHOOL (Diocesan Institute) 3 Apply to College Day 7 Fall Vocal Concert—Location TBA 8 Retreat Day for Juniors NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Sopho-
mores and Seniors Faculty Contract Day 9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30 11 Fall Play 7 pm 12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 13 Fall Play 7 pm 14 Fall Play 2 pm 15 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 16 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 23 Give to Pius Day 24 PSAT testing day for gr. 10-11 NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Seniors Full faculty work day 30 Performances 7 pm
October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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September 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
November 2018 1 NO SCHOOL (All Saints’ Day) 2 All Souls Mass 9:20 am 5 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 6 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 9 Junior High Honor Choir 12 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Winter Sports Begin 14 Fall Athletic Recognition 17 FALL Retreat 21 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Retreat) 22 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Day) 23 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 26 Juniors/Parent College Mtg 7 pm
December 2018
1 Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm 2 Madrigal Dinner 3:30 pm 3 Advent Service 9 Band /Vocal Christmas Concert 3 pm 10 Advent Service 17 Advent Service 19 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 1-3) 20 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 4-6) 21 Final Exams 8-10:15 am (Periods 7-8) NO SCHOOL December 22—January 6 NSAA Activities Moratorium Dec 22-26 PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL WILL
BEGIN AT 9 AM FOR FACULTY PLC’s ON ALL MONDAYS (Exceptions: School begins at 8 am on October 15, November 5, and Feb-ruary 4)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Uniform Shop at Pius X Open August 1 & 8 The uniform shop is open both of these Wednesdays, August 1 and August 8 from 9 am-12 pm. Enter through the southeast door (#1). For updates or changes to the schedule, visit www.piusx.net [Parents - Uniform Shop]. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Uniform Shop Hours During the School YearOpen Tuesdays, Thursdays, & various Saturdays. Only cash or checks are accepted for payment. Purchase uniforms in the Commons on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm on regular school days or on Saturdays, August 4, 11, and 25, from 9-11 am.
Parent Volunteers Needed in the Uniform Shop Summer volunteers are needed from 8:45 am-12:15 pm Wednesday August 1 and Wednesday, August 8. School year volunteers are need-ed on various Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm. Choose the day(s) that work best for you. Contact Ruth Loberg at [email protected].
Catholic Elementary and Middle SchoolsParents with students in our Catholic elementary and middle schools can purchase items from the Pius uniform shop if the colors and items work for their school dress code. We have reasonable prices plus sizes starting at girls/boys size 12 for shorts/pants and size youth medium for banded polos.
Dennis Uniform Uniforms may be ordered at www.dennisuniform.com (school code is PPK) or purchased at the Dennis Uniform store in Omaha which requires one to pay the Dennis Uniform full price. Families can re-ceive Dennis emails about upcoming promotions by using this link—dennisuniform.com/promotions
Donating used uniformsDonate boys or girls shorts/pants, girls plaid skirts, uniform sweat-shirts, and school polos to Pius X to be used as “loaner” uniforms for other students. Items may be taken to the school office. Extra uniform items not needed for loaners, along with used Pius booster gear, will be given to the Thrifty Thunderbolt Sale.
The following paperwork is required by the health office by Aug. 20:
ALL students:• Over the counter medication
administration form (website)• Up to date immunizations
Students with allergy/asthma:• Asthma/allergy action plan
(website)• If able to self- administer,
Hold Harmless form (website)
Diabetic Students• Diabetes action plan (website)
or written by parent• If able to self- administer,
Hold Harmless form (website)
Students with a Seizure disorder• Seizure action plan (website)
or written by parent
Incoming Sophomores• Ht/wt, vision and hearing
is done on all sophomores by the school nurse if not completed in a physical done within 6 months of the first day of school
• Most recent dental exam verification
Forms can be found on the Pius website under the Parent tab-health information. Questions can be directed to the school nurse, Jennifer Dynek RN,BSN at [email protected] or call Pius X at 402-488-0931.
DONATIONS OF IBUPROFEN, TYLENOL, BENADRYL, TUMS AND COUGH DROPS ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECI-ATED!
School Uniform Shop
Health Office Tanzania! Service Learning Trip planned for June of 2019! Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
Just a short distance northwest of the mighty Mount Kili-manjaro lies the Arusha region, where you will spend the majority of your service work while in Tanzania. There, you’ll work with locals to build and restore the region’s overcrowd-ed and outdated schools, providing more children than ever with the chance to learn. You’ll also get the opportunity to travel to Lake Manyara Park for the chance to see the “Big 5” game animals. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Picking up your yearbookThe 2017-2018 yearbooks can be picked up in the Commons during schedule/picture day on August 8 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Yearbook staff members will also be available to pre-order your 2018-2019 yearbooks for $70 per book. Class of 2018 graduates can also pick up yearbooks on August 7 from 5:00-7:00 pm.
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Give to Pius X Day replaced the three-day Phone-a-Thon in 2017 as our annual “kickoff” event for the Fund for Pius X. Between October 1-23, invest in the Fund for Pius X to nurture students’ talents and abilities, helping them deepen their love for Christ and prepare for their futures, by supporting:n scholarships and tuition assistance for students in need,n annual expenses to advance the school’s mission, including,n faculty/staff salaries.
Save the Date - October 23, 2018
Our Give to Pius X Day Goal is $200,000
If we reach our goal, an anonymous matching gift donor will give an additional $25,000! All gifts or pledges made from Oct. 1-23 will be eligible for the match.
Learn more at PiusX.net/GTPD
Reunion Weekend ActivitiesRegister for Fun Run or RSVP for other events at piusx.net
Friday - August 3 4-7 p.m. ThunderBOLT Fun Run Packet pick-up in the Pius X Commons Various times - Individual class gatherings orga-nized by individual classes can be found at www.piusx.net
Saturday - August 4 7:45 a.m. 8th Annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run at Holmes Lake Park. 4 p.m. Reunion Mass at Pius X Chapel 5-7 p.m. All Honor Year Reunion “Party in the Hallways!” - Hosted by Pius X Alumni and Foundation Office. Join us for drinks, food, fun photos, music, cash bar, and a stroll down mem-ory lane!
Sunday - August 5 2-4 p.m. Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception to honor our Outstanding Alumni honoree Bernie Rempe ‘63, and Distinguished Stewardship honoree Sally Burt 4-7 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony to induct 5 individuals (Dayle Churchill ‘65, Ken Rosburg ‘79, Jeniffer ‘98, Christina ‘98 and Laura ‘00 Nigro) and 1 championship team (2004 girls soccer) Learn about specific class reunions and much more at www.piusx.net, or contact Kristin Heath at 402-488-0931 (ext. 56132) or [email protected].
Looking to get involved? There are many events throughout the year where the Pius X Foundation relies on volunteers to put on a great event. Read the volunteer opportunities below, and visit PiusX.net/volunteer to sign up. Thank you!
ThunderBOLT Fun Run: Aug. 4, 2018 – help with the start/finish line, directing the runners along the course, registration, medic duties, break-fast setup and water stations.
Reunion Bash: Aug. 4, 2018 - help replenishing food during the event, and clean up afterwards.
Homecoming Tailgate: Aug. 31, 2018 – Help with set up, serving and/or clean up
B.O.L.T. Gala: April 2019 - Help with setup months and weeks before, or at the event itself.
Volunteer Opportunities at Pius X Foundation
DID YOU KNOW: If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can support the Pius X High School and Foundation:- Start your search at https://smile.amazon.com,- Select Pius X Foundation as your chosen charitable organization,- Resume shopping. This works today and everyday!
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Physicals required for all sportsAll students that wish to be involved in ANY sport (19 Pius X sports in addition to Cheer & Dance) need to have a physical on file in or-der to participate. In order to be valid for the 2018-19 school year, the physical must have been taken on May 1, 2018 or later. Get this important requirement completed EARLY and then turn in a copy of your physical to the main office.
Summer Conditioning/Weight LiftingFEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES Training for female athletes grades 10-12 meets Pius X tennis courts at 9 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Every Wednes-day 8:30-9:40 a.m., there will be coed multi-sport training at the track/soccer/football stadium. The conditioning consists of weightlifting, speed/agility drills, and an abs workout. Athletes are encouraged to bring a water bottle to each session. Attendance is NOT required but is highly encouraged in order to be physically prepared for tryouts.
MALE STUDENT-ATHLETES Weightlifting/Conditioning is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays will by plyometric days at the track. Grades 10-12 begin weightlifting/conditioning on Tuesday, May 29th. Grades 11-12 start at 6:45 am while grade 10 starts at 7:30am. Incoming fresh-men boys will have orientation for summer weightlifting/conditioning starting Tuesday, May 29th at 7:30-9 am, meet on the Tennis courts, and continuing every day that week same time. All boys will begin the normal lifting/conditioning schedule on Monday June 4th.
NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Certification – Prospective College AthletesAll students who want to participate in athletics after high school in any Division I, II, or NAIA college MUST register at the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Complete these online forms during the second se-mester of the junior year. For information, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org. Use code 9999 for the NCAA and code 9876 for the NAIA to have your ACT scores sent to these organizations.
Required for Athletes | Impact Tests Impact tests are offered every Wednesday morning in the summer during morning conditioning. All freshmen and juniors (Classes of 2022 and 2020) are required to complete an impact test prior to be-ginning practice for the following sports: football, softball, volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, diving, baseball, girls soccer, and boys soccer. Information on all testing dates will be made available on the athletic training page of the athletic website. For questions, please contact Drew Erks, ATC, Pius X Athletic Trainer, [email protected].
Cross Country Summer Running Schedule (starts Monday, July 9)Monday-Cathedral Grade School-7:30 amTuesday-Holmes Lake-7:30 amWednesday-Pius X High School-8:00 amThursday-Lincoln Children’s Zoo-7:30 amFriday-MoPac East Trail-84th St. close to the State Farm entrance-7:30 am
Athletics & Activities
Friday, August 31Homecoming Tailgate -
5:30-7 p.m.In Pius X High School Commons. Free will donation.
Activities for the kids & food for the whole family. Volunteers needed! Contact Kristin Heath at Pius X
First Semester Dates:Aug. 8 - New parent meetingAug. 17 - Fall Kick offAug. 27 - School Open HouseAug. 31 - Varsity Home Football gameSept. 14 - Varsity Home Football gameSept. 26-27 - Parent-Teacher ConferencesSept. 28 - Varsity Home Football gameOct. 19 - Varsity Home Football gameDec. 1 - Wrestling Tournament at PiusDec. 7th - Boys and Girls basketball games at Pius
Second Semester:Feb. 4th - New Student OrientationFeb. 13-14 - ConferencesMarch - Uniform try-on day
The Booster Club also plans to have four ‘ONLINE BLAST SALES’ this school year. This is typically a multi-week open period to order select gear through our designated vendor’s website. These are tenta-tively scheduled for September and November 2018, and January and March 2019.
Booster Club Merchandise Sale Schedule
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August 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
29 30 31 1 2 3 4Band Camp @ Aldrich Field Grades 9-12 8 a.m.-12 and 6pm-9pm
Band Camp @ Aldrich Field Grades 9-12 8 a.m.-12 and 6pm-9pm
Band Camp @ Aldrich Field Grades 9-12 8 a.m.-12 and 6pm-9pm
Band Camp @ Aldrich Field Grades 9-12 8 a.m.-12 and 6pm-9pm
Band Camp @ Aldrich Field Grades 9-12 8 a.m.-12 and 6pm-9pm
8:00am Thunderbolt Fun Run at Holmes Lake
5 6 7 8 9 10 112:00pm - 4:00pm - Friends of Pius Reception @ Commons4:30pm - 6:30pm - Athletic Hall of Fame Induction @ Commons
Fall sports first day of practiceFootball, Volleyball, Softball, Boys Tennis, Girls Golf, Cross CountryShow Choir Camp @ Multiple Locations
Show Choir Camp @ Multiple Locations
Show Choir Camp @ Multiple Locations7:00pm - Mandatory New Parent Meeting @ Gym - Flavin
12 13 14 15 16 17 186:00pm - 9:00pm - Freshmen Retreat @ Pius X
8:00am - 12:00pm - Freshmen Retreat @ Pius X
8:00am - GF: G/V @ Miracle Hills9:00am - First Day of School5:00pm - SB: V @ University Place Park6:30pm - SB: JV @ University Place Park
7:00pm - Fall Kick-Off @ Aldrich Field
19 20 21 22 23 24 255:00pm - SB: JV @ Millard South 6:30pm - SB: V @ Millard South
9:00am - GF: G/V @ Beatrice
4:00pm - TE: B/JV @ Lincoln Pius X4:00pm - TE: B/V @ Elkhorn 5:00pm - SB: Reserve @ Lincoln Pius X5:00pm - SB: JV @ Veterans Field5:00pm - SB: V @ Veterans Field7:00pm - FB: V @ Seacrest Field
9:30am GF: G/V @ Meadowlark Hills
9:00am - SB: V @ Doris Bair9:00am - VB: V @ Heartland Events Center
8:30am - GF: G/V @ Woodland Hills5:00pm - VB: JV @ Lincoln Pius X5:00pm - VB: V @ Lincoln Pius X6:30pm - SB: Reserve @ Doris Bair / LSE vs. Pius X R/JV Combo
9:00am - GF: G/JV @ Hidden Acres/Beatrice9:00am - GF: G/V @ Jackrabbit Run3:00pm - SB: JV @ Westchesters3:00pm - SB: V @ Millard North7:00pm - FB: V @ Lincoln Pius X
9 am - FB: JV @ Aldrich Field9 am - SB: JV @ Millard South9 am - SB: V @ Millard North9 am - TE: B/JV @Woods Tennis Center8:30 pm-11 pm - Homecoming Dance
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Pius X Catholic High School is beginning the 11th year of serving your children under guidance of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.
Families who qualify for free and reduced lunches are able to take advantage of the program. All students will be able to re-ceive a lunch meal for $2.95 and a complete breakfast for $2. There is no change in the meal price this year. Please encourage your children to eat breakfast with us if they have not eaten at home. Breakfast is available from 7 to 10 a.m. That is the most important meal of the day and gets them off to a great start.
S.A.S. (service after school) will continue to offer food, snacks and beverages to your students after school every day. We have found it to be a great resource to students who need to get refueled for after school activities and sports practices. This service is available from dismissal to 4 p.m.
The free and reduced application is included in this mailing along with instructions and Q & A. All of this information can be found on the Pius X website under the Parents tab and then the food service tab. Please fill out the paper work and return to Pius – attention Karen Francis by August 10, 2018. Each year a new application needs to be submitted.
Students will use their bar coded picture identification card to pay for their meals. Each student has an account linked to the bar code. Funds can be added to the student’s meal account in three ways:
1. Cash can be added to the account via the website myschoolbucks.com (a service charge is added);2. Checks and large bills can be given to the business office to credit your child’s account;3. The breakfast cashier is able to take your cash or checks during breakfast service hours.
We are well prepared to serve students with special dietary needs or restrictions. If your child has a medical diagnosis that requires special food a medical statement form is available from the Food Service Director. The form requires a physician visit and signatures. Food Service will set-up special appointments with the student and/or parent to discuss the dietary needs and what the department is able to provide your child. Our staff has always taken a great deal of pride on making meals special for these students.
I (Tini) am using this format to announce my retirement at the end of August 2018. It has been an honor and a privilege to establish a first class food service at Pius X High School over the past 10 years. Carmen Goeden has been appointed the new Food Service Director, Carmen has been on staff for 7 years. She has a Human Services Degree and brings a great deal of strong work ethic traits, graciousness, patience and diligence to the table. Please welcome her as she advances to her new assignment.
Sincerely,Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. Carmen Goeden, B.A.
Breakfast and Lunch Program
Free & Reduced Price School Meals Family Application – complete one application per household Attachment C: 2018-19
National School Lunch Program – Nutrition Services - NE Department of Education Page 1 of 2
Return Completed Application to: (Insert School name, mailing address here) Part 1: Children in School List names of all children, including foster children, in school. If all children listed are foster, skip to Part 4 to sign the form. (First, Middle Initial, Last Name)
Check box below if a foster child Name of School Child Attends Grade
Part 2: Assistance Programs – SNAP, TANF or FDPIR Benefits Enter MASTER CASE NUMBER if household qualifies for SNAP, TANF or FDPIR: (Social Security numbers, Medicaid numbers and EBT numbers are not accepted.) Skip to Part 4
Part 3: Total Household Gross Income – You must tell us how much and how often. 1. Household Members List everyone in the household, current income each person earns in whole dollars (no cents) & how often. Entering “0” or leaving the income field blank certifies no income to report. A foster child’s personal use income must be listed.
2. Gross Income (before taxes) and How Often it was Received Earnings from Work before deductions
Public Assistance, Child Support, Alimony
Pensions, Retirement and All Other Income
Income How often Income How often Income How often
Total Number of Household Members: _____ Last four digits of Social Security Number (SSN) of the
Check if no SSN (Children and Adults) adult signing this form: XXX – XXX – __ __ __ __
Part 4: Adult Signature and Contact Information – An adult household member must sign the application. “I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.” Sign here: Print name: Date: Street Address (if available): Zip: Daytime Phone: Part 5: Children’s Ethnic and Racial Identities – Optional Check one Ethnic Identity: – and – Check one or more Racial Identities: Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino
Asian White
Black or African American American Indian or Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Do Not Fill Out the Section Below - For School Use Only Annual Income Conversion: Weekly X 52; Every 2 weeks X 26; Twice a month X 24; Monthly X 12
Total Household Size:_______________________
Free Reduced Income Categorically eligible: SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Foster Child
Denied Reason for denial: Income too high Incomplete application
Total Income:______________________________per Year Month 2 X Mo Every 2 Wks Week
Signature of Determining Official: Date Approved: FOR THE VERIFICATION PROCESS ONLY: Date Withdrawn
From School: Signature of Confirming Official: Date Confirmed: Signature of Verifying Official: Date Verified:
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Sharing Information with Other Programs
For the following programs, we must have your permission to share your information. Sending in this form will not change your children’s free or reduced price meal cost.
No! I DO NOT want information from my Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application shared with any of these programs. If you checked no, stop here. Your information will not be shared.
Yes! I DO want school officials to share information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application with the Pius X Scholarship Selection Committee.
Yes! I DO want school officials to share information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application with my parish Catholic Grade School Lunch Program.
Yes! I DO want school officials to share information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application with the Guidance Dept. for scholarships that will benefit my child.
Yes! I DO want information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application shared with Medicaid or the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
If you checked yes to any or all of the boxes above, fill out the form below. Your information will be shared only with the programs you checked.
LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT THIS LUNCH APPLICATON SHARE WITH ANOTHER SCHOOL.
Please share this application with: _____________________________ (school name)
If you have filled an application out for students at another school please ask them to share it with Pius X High School.
Free & Reduced Price School Meals Family Application – complete one application per household Attachment C: 2018-19
National School Lunch Program – Nutrition Services - NE Department of Education Page 2 of 2
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number are not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected] This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.
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Sharing Information with Other Programs
For the following programs, we must have your permission to share your information. Sending in this form will not change your children’s free or reduced price meal cost.
No! I DO NOT want information from my Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application shared with any of these programs. If you checked no, stop here. Your information will not be shared.
Yes! I DO want school officials to share information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application with the Pius X Scholarship Selection Committee.
Yes! I DO want school officials to share information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application with my parish Catholic Grade School Lunch Program.
Yes! I DO want school officials to share information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application with the Guidance Dept. for scholarships that will benefit my child.
Yes! I DO want information from my Free and Reduced Meals Application shared with Medicaid or the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
If you checked yes to any or all of the boxes above, fill out the form below. Your information will be shared only with the programs you checked.
