ABOUT ST. PIUS X SCHOOL
A Catholic tradition of excellence in education since 1959.
THE BASICS
Welcome to
St. Pius X
Catholic School!
St. Pius X has a rich tradition steeped in faith formation and academic excellence. Students are challenged to reach their full potential and grow in their faith over the course of their elementary school years. Our faculty views education as a partnership with our parents and knows all students learn differently. St. Pius X offers a comprehensive Preschool through 8th grade curriculum serving nearly 600 students. The faculty at St. Pius X is dedicated to Catholic Education and views Catholic Education as a “calling.” I would love to personally show you all that Saint Pius X has to offer.
- Mrs. Lisa Ruth, Principal
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL
QUICK FACTS
All-Day Pre-K & Kindergarten
We offer full-day Pre-K & Kindergarten programs.
Weekly All-School Mass
Faith formation is central to our mission at SPX. We also provide many service learning opportunities.
Neighboring District Bussing
Bussing is provided from Reynoldsburg SD, Pickerington SD, Licking Heights SD, Southwest Licking SD and Groveport SD.
Enrollment
SPX educates approximately 540 students in our K-8th grades. The Class of 2023 earned over $159,000 in scholarships to Catholic high schools.
Integrated Technology
We are 1:1 with student technology.
Co-Curriculars
We offer a wide variety of clubs, sports, and service opportunities.
OUR HISTORY
St. Pius X School is a Catholic elementary school operating within the Department for Education of the Diocese of Columbus and located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. We serve students in Preschool-Grade 8. For over 60 years, our school has been providing a tradition of educational excellence to the children in our care. Our fully-accredited school, professional faculty, and auxiliary staff bring superior academic experiences, opportunities, and programming to our students.
With Christ as the model for our faculty and the inspiration of our students, St. Pius X School provides its students with opportunities to regularly attend liturgies and participate in the sacraments; to study the Gospels and to practice their Catholic faith; to pray daily; to share in community; and to participate in global service projects. We are committed to sharing with parents the responsibility for developing Christ-centered, self-motivated, life-long learners.
OUR CURRICULUM
Faculty members of St. Pius X School are certified by the state of Ohio and hold Religious Education Certification from the Diocese of Columbus. Many of our teachers hold master's degrees and all teachers participate in regular professional development opportunities.
All paid staff must have on file both BCI and FBI background checks and must attend "Protecting God's Children."
All volunteers must have on file a BCI background check and must attend "Protecting God's Children" no matter how much or how little contact they have with children or youth, no matter if volunteering for the school or parish, and no matter what time of the day or night they volunteer.
As a school of the Diocese of Columbus, St. Pius X School follows the Diocesan Graded Course of Study for all content areas. The Diocesan Graded Course of Study includes national and state educational standards adapted for the Catholic Christian nature of our school. Our students’ daily schedule includes:
- Classes in religion, language arts, math, science, and social studies
- Mass as a school family each Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM
- Weekly enrichment classes in art, story time/library skills, music, physical education, and Spanish
- Technology incorporated across all content areas, with students visiting the technology lab at least once a week in all Grades 1-8
- Classrooms equipped with a SMART Board® and we are nearly 1:1 with student technology.
EXTRACURRICULARS
Extracurriculars & Clubs
St. Pius X School is proud to offer a variety of extracurricular activities that help our students grow as well-rounded students.
| National Jr. Beta Club | Choir and Bell Choir | MathCounts | Musical and Drama Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Council | Girls on the Run | Chess Club | Spelling Bee |
| Altar Serving | Mass Cantors/Lectors | Flag Crew | Red Ribbon Ambassadors |
| Ski Club (*Not school sponsored) | Athletics | Damascus Leadership Program | Blaze |
| Student Newspaper | Morning Announcements Team | Panther Pals Game Club | Power of the Pen |
| Beginner & Advanced Band | Battle of the Books |
OUR VALUE
St. Pius X School faculty strives to differentiate their instruction to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Our school offers the services of an intervention specialist, reading specialist, speech therapist and guidance counselor. Our school offers an advanced math curriculum for students beginning in the second semester of fourth grade. Requirements for eligibility include scoring in the 90th percentile on the standardized testing and teacher recommendation. This track allows students to take Algebra I in the eighth grade and potentially earn a year of high school credit.
All students in Grades 2-4 participate in the Pius Enrichment Program (PEP). Students are divided within their homeroom and attend PEP class each week during one quarter of the school year. This enrichment period enables students to explore different areas of mathematics in a fun and relaxed setting.