Summer 2021 Newsletters

WELCOME TO ALL OUR WARRIORS!! 
We were so happy to see students in our halls yesterday! You all looked great! Rested and ready to roll Wednesday! Way to go with resiliency and ability to pivot!   We begin tomorrow with an early dismissal schedule and Thursday we will run our MTF schedule. 
Check them out at spxkc.org. 

 

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION
Thanks to all New Parents who attended the New Parent Orientation on Monday Night. Please visit our New Parent Orientation Page to view all files and more information: 
https://spxkc.org/new-parent-orientation

ST. PIUS X COVID GUIDELINES
St. Pius X High School’s commitment to the health and safety of students, teachers and families continues.  As we know, COVID-19 has presented many challenges since March of 2020. We remain dedicated to students and families, committed to the academic and spiritual formation of our Warriors.

While navigating the pandemic, we’ve learned so much. A few weeks ago, we did not think a letter like this would be necessary but due to the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19in our area, the current mask mandate for Kansas City, MO, and the Guidance for Schools from the Clay County Public Health Center, it is essential for our community to be flexible and resilient, regardless of the challenges presented by the pandemic.

As much as we all hoped that COVID wouldn’t have an impact on this school year, the current high transmission rates in our community make it an issue. Our goals are to keep all students in school, as close to normal as possible, and having the option to participate in extracurricular activities with minimal quarantining.  We plan to follow CDC Guidelines and we anticipate the school year will feel more “normal: this year if we take measures between now and Labor Day.  With the updated CDC guidance, if masked, students can be in the classroom with 3 feet of spacing, lunch tables will be able to accommodate more students, and there are updated quarantining guidelines which will hopefully keep more students in school and their extracurricular activities. Guidance from the Clay County Public Health Center, in their COVID-19 and On-sight Learning Guidance for Schools (July 29,2021), states:  “If a school has implemented universal masking, and appropriate masks were being worn correctly by both individuals during the time of exposure in a school setting, the individual who came in contact with the person with COVID-19 can continue to attend school AND participate in school related activities, so long as they can wear a mask and maintain social distance.” (pg. 10)

We will continually monitor community and school data regarding transmission, and will modify our mitigation strategies based upon that data.  
Based on the CDC Guidelines and KCMO recommendations, all staff, students and visitors will begin the year wearing masks inside the buildings on campus between now and Labor Day.  Let’s be honest, none of us are happy about wearing masks.  We believe this is the most responsible choice we can make at this time. We acknowledge that some will take issue with this, and we respect that.  If transmission rates go down in our area during this time, we can and will make changes to this on a daily basis.

Current CDC guidelines can be found HERE:
Close Contact
Close Contact through Proximity and Duration of Exposure: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person (laboratory-confirmed or a clinically compatible illness) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes). An infected person can spread SARS-CoV-2 starting from 2 days before they have any symptoms (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days before the positive specimen collection date), until they meet criteria for discontinuing home isolation.

• Exception: In the K–12 indoor classroom setting, the close contact definition excludes students who were within 3 to 6 feet of an infected student (laboratory-confirmed or a clinically compatible illness) if both the infected student and the exposed student(s) correctly and consistently wore well-fitting masks the entire time.

This exception does not apply to teachers, staff, or other adults in the indoor classroom setting.

MASKS:
We are hopeful that the current COVID recommendations do not last too terribly long. With that said we are offering two options for students, and staff to mask up:
Cumpys masks:  The uniform approved masks offered by Cumpys will be available to purchase beginning next Tuesday. 
Paper medical masks: White, blue, yellow.

STUDENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS
If your student has a condition that mandates they take medication ongoing or if you have any type of emergency plan in place for a condition (i.e. but not limited to epi pen, diabetes, seizures), please be sure your information/medication is in the office by the first day of school. Student’s medication needs to be in the office, and documentation from your physician must accompany the medication. Please email Mrs. Bohr with questions. 

DRESS CODE
A few parents had questions about dress code-info from the handbook below.
DRESS CODE 
At St. Pius X High School, the dress code is designed to minimize students' attempts to compete with one another through style of clothes and fashions. Furthermore, the school is convinced that the uniform has a direct impact on the learning environment. With that in mind, parents are expected to reinforce the uniform code as printed below. All students must practice/maintain good personal hygiene. 
The school dress code is meant to help avoid extremes in student dress and hairstyle. The school uniform is to be purchased from an authorized uniform company. Since all items of the uniform are available through the uniform company or the Warrior Armoury, the school reserves the right to interpret standards of dress for the individual that deviates from what is prescribed in the code. Parents who shop at other stores for uniform items are to purchase only close "look-alikes" to the official uniform; the school administration will be the final judge in the substitution of items. 
For those who are in violation of the dress code, any of the following consequences may be imposed. Demerits may be given for the purpose of warning for minor dress code violations such as untucked shirts, no belts, etc. Discipline referrals may be given for repeat offenders or for other violations. Students may also be sent home or asked to have appropriate dress provided at school before being allowed to return to class. 
HAIR & EARRINGS: 
Hair 
All students must have natural-colored hair, one color only, ombre styles are not acceptable. No shaved hair for girls. Boys and Girls hair must be clean and neat. No unusual or exaggerated hairstyles including, but not limited to, spiked or mushroom styles, pony tails, “faux” hawks, mohawks, lines, designs, or shapes cut into the hair. Boys' hair should be short, tapered box haircuts and crew cuts are acceptable. When combed down, hair must be off the eyebrows; at least a portion of the ears must be visible; hair length in back may not overhang the collar. No hair accessories allowed. No “man buns”, ponytails or dreadlocks. Sideburns should be trimmed to the bottom of the ear. Boys who are unshaven will be asked to shave or will be asked to return home. Repeat offenders will also be asked to shave and will receive a detention. Disposable razors will be provided at a cost of $2.00 each. 
Earrings 
Boys may not wear earrings at school or school functions. Girls may wear earrings in ears only, with a maximum of three per ear. (No gauge earrings). No other pierced areas should be adorned or visible. (No tongue rings.) Tattoos are not allowed to be visible. . 
GIRLS UNIFORM: 
● Girls may wear khaki (military tan) or black dress slacks, capri style pants or approved shorts available for purchase through the uniform company. Look-alikes must be comparable in color, fit and style to those from the uniform company. No lycra or spandex materials - no leggings or jeggings - no other slacks will be permitted. Exterior pockets and/or rivets are not allowed. The khaki shorts must be purchased from Lands End, and have the school seal on the left leg; the seal must be visible at all times -- shorts are not to be rolled. Any pants with belt loops must have a belt that fits through the belt loops. Novelty belts are not permitted. 
● Students are allowed to wear tennis shoes all year. Tennis shoes need to cover the entire foot. (No open toes or heels.) Dress shoes may also be worn (no boots, sandals, clogs, crocs, slippers, open toe or shoes without backs). 
● Socks must be worn in the solid color of gray, black, white, blue, or brown. 
● White, light blue, or navy polo shirts, oxford shirts (with collars and buttoned down front), may be purchased at the Warrior Armoury or through the uniform company with the SPX logo or initials. White, light blue, or navy polo shirts may be purchased from any store with no logo, pocket, or different type sleeve.Shirts and blouses are to be tucked inside of slacks or capris; they should be clean, ironed and free of holes. 
● Navy, white, gray or natural sweaters, purchased from the uniform company or at the Warrior Armoury, may be worn as part of the uniform. Sweatshirts and polos with embroidered St. Pius X logos, purchased in the Armoury, may also be worn. Approved &/or purchased from SPX Armoury screen print sweatshirts are allowed as part of the uniform. Hooded sweatshirts of any kind are prohibited. White, light blue, navy or black turtlenecks may be worn under long-sleeved shirts or blouses. Long sleeved undershirts or t-shirts may be worn as part of the uniform under long-sleeved shirts. 
● No accessory scarves, bandannas or wraps around the head, neck or waist are permitted. 
● Jackets and other coats are not to be worn in the building during the class day unless allowed by the principal because of cold weather. Hats may not be worn inside the school building. 

 

BOYS UNIFORM: 
● Boys may wear khaki (military tan) or approved shorts available for purchase through the uniform company. Look-alikes must be comparable in color, fit and style to those from the uniform company. No other slacks will be permitted. Exterior pockets and/or rivets are not allowed. The khaki shorts must be purchased from Lands End, and have the school seal on the left leg; the seal must be visible at all times -- shorts are not to be rolled. Any pants with belt loops must have a belt that fits through the belt loops. Belts must be worn; athletic or novelty belts are not permitted. 
● Students are allowed to wear tennis shoes all year. Tennis shoes need to cover the entire foot. (No open toes or heels.) Dress shoes may also be worn (no boots, sandals, clogs, crocs, slippers, open toe or shoes without backs) 
● Socks are to be worn in the solid color of gray, black, white, blue, or brown. 
● White, light blue, or navy polo shirts, oxford shirts (with collars and buttoned down front), may be purchased at the Warrior Armoury or through the uniform company with the SPX logo or initials. White, light blue, or navy polo shirts may be purchased from any store with no logo, pocket, or different type sleeve.Shirts and blouses are to be tucked inside of slacks or capris; they should be clean, ironed and free of holes. 
● Navy, white, gray or natural sweaters, purchased from the uniform company or at the Warrior Armoury, may be worn as part of the uniform. Sweatshirts and polos with embroidered St. Pius X logos, purchased in the Armoury, may also be worn. Approved &/or purchased from SPX Armoury screen print sweatshirts are allowed as part of the uniform. Hooded sweatshirts of any kind are prohibited. White, light blue, navy or black turtlenecks may be worn under long-sleeved shirts or blouses. Long sleeved undershirts or t-shirts may be worn as part of the uniform under long-sleeved shirts. 
● No accessory scarves, bandannas or wraps around the head, neck or waist are permitted. 
● Jackets and other coats are not to be worn in the building during the class day unless allowed by the principal because of cold weather. Hats may not be worn inside the school building. Students will be evaluated for dress at the beginning of each day during 1st hour. Students who are out of dress code at that time will be referred to the assistant principal and sent home to change if necessary. Students must either contact a parent and get permission to go home and change or in the case of non-driving students, parents must either bring a clothing change to school or pick the student up to take home to change clothes. Time missed from class due to clothing problems is not considered excused and the student will take a zero on the work missed. Students who violate the dress code repeatedly will be assigned detentions. Continued violations will result in suspension from school and a conference will be held with the assistant principal, the student and the parents. 

OUT OF UNIFORM: Students may wear clean, neat black or blue jeans or blue jean capris (not worn, torn, or with holes) clean, neat loose fitting sweatpants, or appropriate length shorts on approved Out of Uniform Days. Normally, SPX t-shirts are required to be worn on out of uniform days unless otherwise stated. Shirts advertising alcohol/drugs, rock groups, or shirts with obscene symbols or language are not allowed.

FALL SPORTS
Attendance (subject to change):
Outside events:  All are welcome, masks are encouraged but not required at this time.
Indoor events:  Families are welcome, and all fans must wear masks.  

FAMILY ACTIVITY PASSES:
Our wonderful Warrior Pride Booster Club has been working diligently to be able to offer our families a chance to watch their athletes in action. For more information on our Booster Club and to purchase your passes, please visit our WPBC page on the spx website. You can find it HERE.

Passes will be distributed to families by the Booster Club before games start in the next week or two.  Passes will also be available to pick up before Home games.

FOOTBALL JAMBOREE:
Friday, August 20th  --  7:00pm
St. Pius X High School
Participating Teams: Excelsior Springs, Pembroke Hill, Platte County, St. Pius X
Parking:  See below
Admission Fee: $5 for both students and adults

CROSS COUNTRY:
Transfers and freshman. Have you found a way to get involved yet? It is not too late to join cross country. If interested email akeefer@spxkc.org. It will make your transition easier.

SCHOLAR BOWL:
For anybody interested in participating in Scholar Bowl, there will be a brief introductory meeting on Thursday, September 2 at 8 AM in the gym.  The team will be coached by parents Brett Sharp and Aaron Haugh again this year.

DIVE:
Warriors we are bringing back dive team!  Led by Coach Stalone and Mrs. Hamerle.  Contact them for details. lstalone@spxkc.org and jhamerle@spxkc.org. 

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry Parent Formation & Involvement Opportunities:
Mondays: Evening Mass (6:30pm) + Adoration, Confession & Rosary (Following Mass)
Parent Formation Night: 3rd Monday/Once a Month after mass (7:00 pm-7:45/8:00pm)
Flowers for the Chapel: donate to decorate the chapel
Parent Toolbox: included in Warrior Weekly with resources, events, service opportunities and teaching tidbits specifically for parents
Prayer Chain: pray for the intercession of St. Pius X  for protection and growth of school daily

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
08.18.2021 -- FIRST day of classes (early dismissal)
08.19.2021 -- MTF schedule (no block)
08.20.2021 -- Mass schedule (see spxkc.org for details) Bishop Johnston visit
08.20.2021 -- SPX Football Jamboree (SPX football field)
08.21.2021 -- Feast of St. Pius X
08.30.2021 -- Special late start schedule (see spxkc.org for details)

COUNSELING NEWS

• SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS:
  • Reminder that transcripts cannot be sent and will not be sent until a student reaches 45 hours toward graduation.

 

• A+ PROGRAM:  

For students interested in the A+ program and its specifics transferring to the new counselor, let's proceed the following way:

1) Download, read, and sign the "Participation Agreement" and return it to the new counselor once school begins.
2) Download and log tutoring hours, and have them signed by an educator who oversees the tutoring.  We will not accept signatures from parents unless you are an educator in the diocese or KC public schools.
3) FORMS are here

• ACELLUS: 

SPX's license with Acellus has run out and we will not, most likely, renew it.  Students who are taking courses for credit recovery have a short window of time to complete their coursework; it is one year  from the initial enrollment date as I understand. So there is some urgency here.
Students taking courses online through Acellus to make sure they meet graduation requirements or are part of the Acellus requirements to participate in  Northland CAPS have the same deadline.  However, trying to complete Acellus classes during the school year in addition to regular school is not advised.

• ACT:  

2021-2022 Test Dates:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

SERVICE HOURS

• Service Hours over the summer?

Check the website for approved places to volunteer, print your slip and have it signed.  Service hour forms from the summer may be emailed or brought in the first week of school.   Find the service hour form   HERE .

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

SPX Parent Association (PA) Banner/Sign Advertising Program:
St. Pius X Parents Association THANKS you for your support this past year! It is a very exciting time to be a WARRIOR. Last year our student athletes faced one of our most trying years in recent memory, through maximum effort and incredible resiliency in the face of a pandemic, the WARRIORS had one of their most successful seasons in our history. The WARRIORS netted 8 district championships, a first ever appearance in the team Tennis State Final, placing second. The Football team returned to the State Championship game also placing second and the Baseball team capped off the year by winning the 3A State championship. They did this based on the incredible support of the St. Pius X community and supporters like you!

We are launching our 2021-2022 Banner and Sign Advertising program. There are three locations you may choose to advertise this year: the football field (banner), the gym (sign) and newly opened Athletic Complex (banner).

The cost for this advertisement opportunity and support of the WARRIORS is as follows:
*For new/updated signs: Cost for set up - $100.00 per sign.
Football field banner: (4ft. x 8ft.) - $250.00
Gym sign: (3.5ft. x 3.5ft.) - $250.00
SPX Athletic Complex (5ft. x 9ft.) - $300.00

 

Advertise at all three sites - $700.00
To purchase or renew a sign or banner, please complete this form and return with payment:

Robert Lee - SPXPA                                      
1500 NE 42nd Terr
KCMO 64116
816-453-3450 ext. 150
Questions? Contact Robert Lee @ rlee@spxkc.org

Thanks for supporting the Warriors! 

SPX CAFETERIA NEEDS YOU!

• Parent volunteers are needed in the cafeteria, Wednesday and Fridays. Your student will receive a free lunch on the day you work and you are welcome to stay after for lunch with the cafeteria staff. 
• Student volunteers - we hope to be able to bring back our student volunteers. Each student working will receive a free lunch AND time towards work study if applicable. Each student is responsible for signing up to work every 6 weeks. Students need to listen to announcements for when to sign-up on the sheet outside of the kitchen in the Commons.

CHEER TEAM MANAGER
Your Warrior cheer team is looking for a team manager!! Want have the opportunity to letter AND have some FUN!  Please email Coach Wilcox for more information. cwilcox@spxkc.org

ASBESTOS IN SCHOOLS
This school participates in a formal Asbestos Management Program. If any parent would like to get more information on this program, please come to the school office. All schools are required to comply with this AHERA regulation. 
HELP WANTED

 

ST. PIUS X COVID GUIDELINES 08.12.2021

St. Pius X High School’s commitment to the health and safety of students, teachers and families continues.  As we know, COVID-19 has presented many challenges since March of 2020. We remain dedicated to students and families, committed to the academic and spiritual formation of our Warriors.

While navigating the pandemic, we’ve learned so much. A few weeks ago, we did not think a letter like this would be necessary but due to the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19in our area, the current mask mandate for Kansas City, MO, and the Guidance for Schools from the Clay County Public Health Center, it is essential for our community to be flexible and resilient, regardless of the challenges presented by the pandemic.

As much as we all hoped that COVID wouldn’t have an impact on this school year, the current high transmission rates in our community make it an issue. Our goals are to keep all students in school, as close to normal as possible, and having the option to participate in extracurricular activities with minimal quarantining.  We plan to follow CDC Guidelines and we anticipate the school year will feel more “normal: this year if we take measures between now and Labor Day.  With the updated CDC guidance, if masked, students can be in the classroom with 3 feet of spacing, lunch tables will be able to accommodate more students, and there are updated quarantining guidelines which will hopefully keep more students in school and their extracurricular activities. Guidance from the Clay County Public Health Center, in their COVID-19 and On-sight Learning Guidance for Schools (July 29,2021), states:  “If a school has implemented universal masking, and appropriate masks were being worn correctly by both individuals during the time of exposure in a school setting, the individual who came in contact with the person with COVID-19 can continue to attend school AND participate in school related activities, so long as they can wear a mask and maintain social distance.” (pg. 10)

We will continually monitor community and school data regarding transmission, and will modify our mitigation strategies based upon that data.  

Based on the CDC Guidelines and KCMO recommendations, all staff, students and visitors will begin the year wearing masks inside the buildings on campus between now and Labor Day.  Let’s be honest, none of us are happy about wearing masks.  We believe this is the most responsible choice we can make at this time. We acknowledge that some will take issue with this, and we respect that.  If transmission rates go down in our area during this time, we can and will make changes to this on a daily basis.

Current CDC guidelines can be found HERE:
Close Contact
Close Contact through Proximity and Duration of Exposure: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person (laboratory-confirmed or a clinically compatible illness) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes). An infected person can spread SARS-CoV-2 starting from 2 days before they have any symptoms (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days before the positive specimen collection date), until they meet criteria for discontinuing home isolation.

• Exception: In the K–12 indoor classroom setting, the close contact definition excludes students who were within 3 to 6 feet of an infected student (laboratory-confirmed or a clinically compatible illness) if both the infected student and the exposed student(s) correctly and consistently wore well-fitting masks the entire time.

This exception does not apply to teachers, staff, or other adults in the indoor classroom setting.

MASKS:

• We are hopeful that the current COVID recommendations do not last too terribly long. With that said we are offering two options for students, and staff to mask up:
• Cumpys masks:  The uniform approved masks offered by Cumpys will be available to purchase beginning next Tuesday. 

Paper medical masks: White, blue, yellow. 

August 10, 2021
Let the countdown begin! ONE week to go!

Thank you for your patience as we prepare for our school year. 
As much as we all hoped that COVID wouldn’t have an impact on this school year, the current high transmission rates in our community make it an issue. Our goals are to keep all students in school, as close to normal as possible, and having the option to participate in extracurricular activities. We plan to follow CDC Guidelines. We anticipate the school year will feel more “normal” this year--our lunch tables will be able to accommodate more students, and there are updated quarantining guidelines which will hopefully keep more students in school and their extracurricular activities. 

We know everyone is awaiting a final determination for our plans as we begin school. The final decision is right around the corner, still a little fluid and we are working very hard to iron out details now. We promise word will come soon!

WELCOME TO ALL OUR WARRIORS!! 
NEW & RETURNING STUDENT WARRIOR ORIENTATION
We can’t wait to welcome ALL our students back on Mon,  August 16th for orientation! 
ALL students please wear a polo UNIFORM SHIRT because your Student ID - Yearbook pic will be taken while you are here. 
Be sure your hair is in compliance with uniform policy and gentlemen please be clean shaven. 

Freshman/transfer students:  

7:45a-8:10a: Arrival for new students/transfers
8:15a-8:25a: Orientation Kickoff
8:30a-10:30a: SPX Stations
Station 1: Library (Library)                                      
Station 2: SPX Run Down (Lecture Hall)
Station 3: Campus Ministry (Classroom 109)        
Station 4: Technology (Computer Lab)
Station 5: School Picture (Foyer)                           
Station 6: Student Life (Main Gym--Tribe Chiefs)
11:00a-12:30p: Celebration and Lunch!

Parents are welcome to begin drop off at 7:30am. Lunch provided for new students!

Returning students:   
Welcome to stop anytime between 8:00 and Noon.

• ALL students please wear a UNIFORM SHIRT because your Student ID - Yearbook pic will be taken while you are here. 
• Be sure your hair is in compliance with uniform policy and gentlemen please be clean shaven. 
• Returning students check in in the foyer, get your ID pic taken, pick up schedule, planner, demerit card etc. Drop items at your locker after checking in.

REED PORTRAIT PHOTO ORDERING INFORMATION:

• If you would like to order pictures, you may bring your order on picture day payable with cash or check. You may also order online through Friday, August 20. (These are NOT the actual Senior Yearbook images. These images are for ID purposes and underclass yearbook pictures).
• Please note the following info:
  • Color backgrounds are not available to purchase online
  • Add-ons are only available by purchase of a portrait package
  • If you have more than one student at this school, you will need to complete each child’s order with payment info separately each time
• To order online, please enter this link into the address bar:

http://rpg.hhimagehost.com/StPiusXHighUC2021

(This link does expire after Friday August 20. All portrait packages will be delivered within 3-4 weeks to St. Pius X High).

2021-2021 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Available online HERE. 

UPDATED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
This UPDATED list includes supplies needed for classes and a complete list of reading materials/novels for the year. Novels can be purchased through Amazon, or many previous students have them to borrow or purchase. Click HERE.

FALL SPORTS
Volleyball:

Reminder: Your online profile needs to be created and MSHSAA paperwork needs to be completed uploaded into the account by August 1st or you WILL NOT be able to participate on the first day of tryouts. 

Tryouts: 
Monday, August 9th- Thursday, August 12th
Monday- 3:30-6:30pm
Tuesday- 3:30-6:30pm
Wednesday- 3:30-6:30pm
Thursday- 3:30-5:00 (Tryouts completed) Player/Coaches meetings from 5:00-6:30pm

Official Practice begins Friday, August 13th
Friday- 3:30-6:30pm
Saturday- 8:00-10:00am Parent/Player meeting 10:15am

XC (Cross Country):
Practice began August 9-13th. If your child is planning to run and you aren’t receiving emails from Coach Keefer please contact akeefer@spxkc.org.

SPORTS PHYSICALS - UPDATED
SPORTS PHYSICALS: 
St. Pius X High School requires each student-athlete to have medical forms and consent forms. We are entering into a partnership with Healthy Roster as our online health forms platform. This platform replaces Dragonfly Max. You should have received an email invitation from Healthy Roster in June with your student-athletes specific code. If you have not received an email invitation to join Healthy Roster, please contact Courtney Wohlwend (cwohlwend@spxkc.org) with the following information:

- Athletes First and Last Name
- Athlete Date of Birth
- Athlete Graduation Year
- Parent/Guardian Email Address

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
08.13.2021 -- Parent Mixer -- A fun evening to get to know other SPX parents
08.13.2021 -- BBB Event -- SPX
08.16.2021 -- 8:00 - 2:00 -- NEW Student Orientation & Photos -- SPX
08.16.2021 -- TIME TBA -- Returning Student Orientation & Photos -- SPX
08.16.2021 -- 6:30 -- Parent Orientation 
08.18.2021 -- FIRST day of classes (early dismissal)

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Stay tuned for some VERY exciting activities this Fall!  SPX Students, Faculty & Staff are invited to Mass with Father Rueb on the following dates in the SPX Chapel at 7:45 a.m.
Thursday, August 12
Monday, August 16th
Tuesday, August 17th

CLASS OF 2022 - IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION NEWS
Please check your student immunizations against the table below.  If you need to obtain a record to check, please contact your doctor so that you have a complete record at home.   Please take care of any needed immunizations ASAP and bring updated copies of your student’s record to orientation day or the first day of school.  Specifically there were changes a couple of years ago to the Meningitis vaccine schedule that can affect your student senior year.  

If you would like to send this summer you are welcome to email a legible, scanned updated copy to cbohr@spxkc.org or fax to 816.452.7099.

State health regulations dictate that students cannot attend school unless they are properly immunized and can provide satisfactory evidence of immunizations or unless they are exempted.

If you currently have a religious exemption please remember the email sent April 6 with new diocesan parameters for your exemption. This process must be complete to begin classes this Fall. Please be sure to read the email soon as the process may take some time for your family to complete.

In order to begin classes you need to have this immunization taken care of and documentation to the school. 

For school attendance, children should be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B. Varicella is required for kindergarten through fifth grade.  All children are required to provide documentation of the month, day, and year of vaccine administration.  Please note the following:  

VACCINATION FOR MENINGOCOCCAL (MCV)

*Grade 8-9: One dose of MCV is required.  Must be given after 10 years of age.

*Grade 12:  Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required.  At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.

COUNSELING NEWS

• SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS:
  • Reminder that transcripts cannot be sent and will not be sent until a student reaches 45 hours toward graduation.

 

• A+ PROGRAM:  

For students interested in the A+ program and its specifics transferring to the new counselor, let's proceed the following way:

1) Download, read, and sign the "Participation Agreement" and return it to the new counselor once school begins.

2) Download and log tutoring hours, and have them signed by an educator who oversees the tutoring.  We will not accept signatures from parents unless you are an educator in the diocese or KC public schools.

3) FORMS are here

• ACELLUS: 

     SPX's license with Acellus has run out and we will not, most likely, renew it.  Students who are taking courses for credit recovery have a short window of time to complete their coursework; it is one year  from the initial enrollment date as I understand. So there is some urgency here.

     Students taking courses online through Acellus to make sure they meet graduation requirements or are part of the Acellus requirements to participate in  Northland CAPS have the same deadline.  However, trying to complete Acellus classes during the school year in addition to regular school is not advised.

• ACT:  

2021-2022 Test Dates:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

SERVICE HOURS

• Service Hours over the summer?

Check the website for approved places to volunteer, print your slip and have it signed. Service hour forms from the summer may be emailed or brought in the first week of school in the Fall.  Find the service hour form HERE.

HELP WANTED

July Edition - Summer Newsletter
We are so excited to welcome you all back in a few short weeks. 

ARMOURY
DEPOSITS:
July is a great time to prepare for next year, parents, you are welcome to put a deposit in your student’s cafeteria and armoury accounts HERE.

SPX UNIFORM SALE:

USED UNIFORMS
If you need something feel free to swing by and check out our used uniforms, if you have some GENTLY used to donate, you can bring those up to the office M-TH 800-200.  Please keep the area neat and tidy.  Thank you!

CDC COVID GUIDELINES
We expect to continue to adhere to CDC guidelines, and do expect this could be a last minute decision as it was last year, because many schools begin classes later than we begin.  Please watch for important updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Current CDC guidelines can be found HERE:
Key Takeaways

• Students benefit from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall 2021 is a priority.
• Vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic.  Promoting vaccination can help schools safely return to in-person learning as well as extracurricular activities and sports.
• Masks should be worn indoors by all individuals (age 2 and older) who are not fully vaccinated. Consistent and correct mask use by people who are not fully vaccinated is especially important indoors and in crowded settings, when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• CDC recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within classrooms, combined with indoor mask wearing by people who are not fully vaccinated, to reduce transmission risk. When it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least 3 feet, such as when schools cannot fully re-open while maintaining these distances, it is especially important to layer multiple other prevention strategies, such as indoor masking.
• Screening testing, ventilation, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, staying home when sick and getting tested, contact tracing in combination with quarantine and isolation, and cleaning and disinfection are also important layers of prevention to keep schools safe.
• Students, teachers, and staff should stay home when they have signs of any infectious illness and be referred to their healthcare provider for testing and care.
• COVID-19 prevention strategies remain critical to protect people, including students, teachers, and staff, who are not fully vaccinated, especially in areas of moderate-to-high community transmission levels.
• Localities should monitor community transmission, vaccination coverage, screening testing, and occurrence of outbreaks to guide decisions on the level of layered prevention strategies (e.g., physical distancing, screening testing).

CITY OF KC HEALTH DEPARTMENT:  
KCMO is finalizing their back to school directives and we expect them in the next week or two.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

2021-2021 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Available online HERE. 

SUMMER READING/NOVELS FOR 2021-2022
All English classes and some History/Government have summer reading assignments.  Please click HERE to access all summer reading. You may also click your teacher’s classroom page for additional information. Faculty & Staff Page

UPDATED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
This UPDATED list includes supplies needed for classes and a complete list of reading materials/novels for the year. Novels can be purchased through Amazon, or many previous students have them to borrow or purchase. Click HERE.

TRIBE

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WARRIORS!! 
We hope to be able to highlight each of them in the coming weeks so you can get to know them a little better as they join the Warrior family!

New Staff
Tim Waris--World History and Current Events
Allison Turner--American History, American Government, Psychology, and Economics
Sarah Koster--Sarton Singers, Mixed Chorus, and Speech
Fr. Nathan Rueb--Freshman Theology and Honors English I
Brennah Davies--Spanish I, Honors Spanish I, Spanish II
Kyle Wilson--ACCP Spanish III and ACCP Spanish IV
Bobby Vutich--Assistant Activities Director and Weight Training I and II
Molly Callahan--Counselor
Jim Hochstatter--Maintenance Supervisor
Marcus Fernari--English II and III

WARRIOR ORIENTATION
We can’t wait to welcome ALL our students back on August 16th for orientation!  Freshman/transfer students we will see you beginning at 8:00 am and returning students are welcome to stop by, time TBA for returning students.

ALL students please wear a UNIFORM SHIRT because your Student ID - Yearbook pic will be taken while you are here. Be sure your hair is in compliance with uniform policy and gentlemen please be clean shaven. 

REED PORTRAIT PHOTO ORDERING INFORMATION:
Dear St. Pius X High School parents:

• If you would like to order pictures, you may bring your order on picture day payable with cash or check. You may also order online through Friday, August 20. (These are NOT the actual Senior Yearbook images. These images are for ID purposes and underclass yearbook pictures).
• Please note the following info:
  • Color backgrounds are not available to purchase online
  • Add-ons are only available by purchase of a portrait package
  • If you have more than one student at this school, you will need to complete each child’s order with payment info separately each time
• To order online, please enter this link into the address bar:

http://rpg.hhimagehost.com/StPiusXHighUC2021

(This link does expire after Friday August 20. All portrait packages will be delivered within 3-4 weeks to St. Pius X High).

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
07.31.2021 -- 08.08.2021 -- Dead Week, no practices etc. 
07.31.2021 -- SPX Alumni Baseball Tourney (sign up by 07.27) -- SPX Athletic Complex
08.01.2021 -- Deadline to complete Fall Sports Paperwork & submit
08.09.2021 -- First Day of Fall Sports
08.12.2021 -- Parent Mixer -- A fun evening to get to know other SPX parents
08.13.2021 -- BBB Event -- SPX
08.16.2021 -- 8:00 - 2:00 -- NEW Student Orientation & Photos -- SPX
08.16.2021 -- TIME TBA -- Returning Student Orientation & Photos -- SPX
08.16.2021 -- Time TBA -- Parent Orientation 
08.18.2021 -- FIRST day of classes (early dismissal)

SPORTS PHYSICALS - UPDATED
SPORTS PHYSICALS: 
St. Pius X High School requires each student-athlete to have medical forms and consent forms. We are entering into a partnership with Healthy Roster as our online health forms platform. This platform replaces Dragonfly Max. You should have received an email invitation from Healthy Roster in June with your student-athletes specific code. If you have not received an email invitation to join Healthy Roster, please contact Courtney Wohlwend (cwohlwend@spxkc.org) with the following information:

- Athletes First and Last Name
- Athlete Date of Birth
- Athlete Graduation Year
- Parent/Guardian Email Address 

The physical examination forms are valid for two years from the date the evaluator signs it, unless otherwise noted. All other MSHSAA forms must be updated and e-signed annually. You can find all of these forms under the documents tab in your Healthy Roster account. If your physical examination is valid for another year, I have transferred those forms from the previous system for you, but you will still need to create a profile and complete the yearly MSHSAA documents. If you believe that you have a valid physical on file and Healthy Roster does not reflect it, please contact Courtney Wohlwend. St. Pius X High School does NOT accept paper copies of these forms. We ask that paperwork be completed no later than August 1^st for fall student-athletes.

Concussion Baseline Testing
At St. Pius X High School, we want to do everything we can to provide care to those who might have suffered a head injury while participating in athletics. All student-athletes will be required to take a yearly baseline concussion test through Sway Medical in order to have data of a healthy-functioning brain. Medical experts will use this Baseline as a comparison in a Post-Injury test to see if all the brain function has returned to normal. All baseline testing through Sway Medical will be conducted by St. Pius X High School sports medicine staff. The cost is $10 per student-athlete. All testing will be completed on the student-athletes phone. I ask that they download the Sway Medical app prior to arriving for baseline testing. There is no account set-up necessary. The day of testing, the student-athlete will receive a code to begin their testing. 

Below is the schedule for the fall sport testing date. If you are unable to attend your team's testing, please reach out to Courtney Wohlwend to find a time to complete the testing. 

Football - July 14th @ 4pm - Football Field
Cheer - July 19th @ 3:30pm - Gym
Dance - July 21st @ 3pm - Gym
M Soccer - July 27th @ 9am - Stadium
M Swim - July 27th @ 10am - Old Pike
Volleyball - July 27th @ 4:30pm - Gym
W Tennis - July 29th @ 8:30am - SPX Tennis Courts
XC - August TBA
Softball - August TBA

Questions: Please contact Courtney Wohlwend - cwohlwend@spxkc.org

FALL SPORTS
XC (Cross Country):
Practice August 9-13th 6:30-8:00am at SPX Athletic Complex. Make sure a physical is on file with the school. Bring a water bottle. If your child is planning to run and you are not receiving emails from Coach Keefer please contact him akeefer@spxkc.org.

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Stay tuned for some VERY exciting activities this Fall! More info SOON!

CLASS OF 2025 - YOUR EMAIL
Hey new Warriors!  Hope you saw your special email just for YOU!  It contained lots of info you will want to hold onto to begin your time at Pius!

DIVE CAMP
Wondering if you’d like to try diving?  Check out this clinic for students!  Please contact Coach Stalone with any questions.     https://oldpikecountryclub.sportngin.com/register/form/314287656

CLASS OF 2022 - IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION NEWS
Please check your student immunizations against the table below.  If you need to obtain a record to check, please contact your doctor so that you have a complete record at home.   Please take care of any needed immunizations ASAP and bring updated copies of your student’s record to orientation day or the first day of school.  Specifically there were changes a couple of years ago to the Meningitis vaccine schedule that can affect your student senior year.  
If you would like to send this summer you are welcome to email a legible, scanned updated copy to cbohr@spxkc.org or fax to 816.452.7099.
State health regulations dictate that students cannot attend school unless they are properly immunized and can provide satisfactory evidence of immunizations or unless they are exempted.
If you currently have a religious exemption please remember the email sent April 6 with new diocesan parameters for your exemption. This process must be complete to begin classes this Fall. Please be sure to read the email soon as the process may take some time for your family to complete.
In order to begin classes you need to have this immunization taken care of and documentation to the school. 
For school attendance, children should be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B. Varicella is required for kindergarten through fifth grade.  All children are required to provide documentation of the month, day, and year of vaccine administration.  Please note the following:  

VACCINATION FOR MENINGOCOCCAL (MCV)
*Grade 8-9: One dose of MCV is required.  Must be given after 10 years of age.
*Grade 12:  Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required.  At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.

COUNSELING NEWS

• ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS:  

An evaluation form was sent to the student's school email and parent email in PowerSchool June 5th.  Please complete this so we can improve based on your responses.

• SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS:
  • College Tour app
  • Many of you are way behind in service hours as you approach senior year.  You have less than one month to cut into your graduation requirement of 60 hours.

Reminder that transcripts cannot be sent and will not be sent until a student reaches 45 hours toward graduation.

 

• A+ PROGRAM:  

For students interested in the A+ program and its specifics transferring to the new counselor, let's proceed the following way:
1) Download, read, and sign the "Participation Agreement" and return it to the new counselor once school begins.
2) Download and log tutoring hours, and have them signed by an educator who oversees the tutoring.  We will not accept signatures from parents unless you are an educator in the diocese or KC public schools.
3)   FORMS are here
 

• AP SCORES (20-21): AP scores were supposed to be available starting July 21st for students who took the tests.
• ACELLUS:   SPX's license with Acellus has run out and we will not, most likely, renew it.  So students who are taking courses for credit recovery have a short window of time to complete their coursework; it is one year  from the initial enrollment date as I understand. So there is some urgency here.  Students taking courses online through Acellus to make sure they meet graduation requirements or are part of the Acellus requirements to participate in  Northland CAPS have the same deadline.  However, trying to complete Acellus classes during the school year in addition to regular school is not advised.
• ACT:  

ACT Survey    Parents, please complete this survey as soon as you can.
2021-2022 Test Dates:    https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

2021-2022 Test Dates (National)

SERVICE HOURS

• Service Hours over the summer?

Check the website for approved places to volunteer, print your slip and have it signed.  Service hour forms from the summer may be emailed or brought in the first week of school in the Fall.    Find the service hour form   HERE .

• SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS:

Many of you are way behind in service hours as you approach senior year.   You have less than one month to cut into your graduation requirement of 60 hours.

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June Edition - Summer Newsletter
Watch for our July edition in a few weeks!

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

2021-2021 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Available online HERE. 

SUMMER READING/NOVELS FOR 2021-2022
All English classes and some History/Government have summer reading assignments.  Please click HERE to access all summer reading. You may also click your teacher’s classroom page for additional information. Faculty & Staff Page

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
This list includes supplies needed for classes and a complete list of reading materials/novels for the year. Click HERE.

CELEBRATING OUR  WARRIORS

 

WARRIOR BASEBALL - STATE
Your Warriors are State Champions!  Congratulations to our Class 3 winners!  Kudos to all the athletes, coaches and families! We are so proud of you!

 

WARRIOR TRACK - STATE
Congratulations to our SPX Warrior track and field athletes who participated in the state competition!
All State: Alyssa Hall, David Deters, Bernie Devine, Justin Fish, Girard Williams, Olivia White, Unchenna Anikwe, Adanna Anikwe, Nicolette Sansone. 
New school records:  Alyssa Hall, Olivia White! 

USED UNIFORMS
If you need something feel free to swing by and check out our used uniforms, if you have some GENTLY used to donate, you can bring those up to the office M-TH 800-200.  Please keep the area neat and tidy.  Thank you!

CLASS OF 2025 - WATCH FOR YOUR EMAIL
Hey new Warriors!  Keep an eye out for a special email just for YOU!  It will contain LOTS of info you will want to hold onto to begin your time at Pius!

CLASS OF 2022 - IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION NEWS
Please check your student immunizations against the table below.  If you need to obtain a record to check, please contact your doctor so that you have a complete record at home.   Please take care of any needed immunizations over the summer and bring updated copies of your student’s record to orientation day or the first day of school.  Specifically there were changes a couple of years ago to the Meningitis vaccine schedule that can affect your student senior year.  

If you would like to send this summer you are welcome to email a legible, scanned updated copy to cbohr@spxkc.org or fax to 816.452.7099.

State health regulations dictate that students cannot attend school unless they are properly immunized and can provide satisfactory evidence of immunizations or unless they are exempted.
If you currently have a religious exemption please remember the email sent April 6 with new diocesan parameters for your exemption. This process must be complete to begin classes this Fall. Please be sure to read the email soon as the process may take some time for your family to complete.
In order to begin classes you need to have this immunization taken care of and documentation to the school. 
For school attendance, children should be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B. Varicella is required for kindergarten through fifth grade.  All children are required to provide documentation of the month, day, and year of vaccine administration.  Please note the following:  
VACCINATION FOR MENINGOCOCCAL (MCV)
*Grade 8-9: One dose of MCV is required.  Must be given after 10 years of age.
*Grade 12:  Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required.  At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.

 

SCHOOL CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE
FYI friends.  Apple and Microsoft have a new policy which includes cracking down on sites that employ tracking. Google Calendar is one of those. So, at the current time, you may not be able to directly view any embedded google calendars on our website. We have placed a work around on the front of the website, so if you look at it on your phone, you may see click here to view the calendar. It has been working fine on a desktop computer. We are working with our host company. 

 

MURPH’S MOMENT
SPX 2020-2021 Final Chapter Fond Farewell
2021 Seniors and senior parents:  SPX final transcripts are scheduled to go out Friday, June 5th.  Students are responsible for securing transcripts for dual credits and AP credits.  Check HERE
ACT:  June 17th is the registration deadline for the July exam. Register for the test HERE.

TRIBE

2021 SPX Warrior Football Fan Gear Online Store
CLOSES 6.13.21
https://spxfootball2021.itemorder.com/

SERVICE HOURS
Service Hours over the summer?  Check the website for approved places to volunteer, print your slip and have it signed. Service hour forms from the summer may be emailed or brought in the first week of school in the Fall.  Find the service hour form HERE.

IMMEDIATE NEED:
90 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Angels Attic Thrift store located at 6970 N Broadway is in desperate need of volunteers who can give 2 hours a month or 2 hours a week or more as a volunteer. 90% of all profits go to help Catholic schools in the Northland. Please call Jaci at 816-820-9797 or Jaci.blinzler@gmail.com

CAMPUS MINISTRY
SUMMER EVENTS:
Check out our website for upcoming summer events!

SPORTS PHYSICALS
Sports Physicals - We will host a sports physical night this year at the school on Monday, June 28th from 4pm - 7pm. The cost will be $10 per student-athlete. Here is the link for your student-athletes to sign up https://tinyurl.com/SPXPhysicals. 

 

Concussion testing - We are officially changing platforms for concussion testing. We will be using Sway Medical instead of ImPACT. The big change will be that we will do yearly baseline concussion testing. The cost will remain $10 per student-athlete. I will get with each coach to find a date/time that works best to complete the testing prior to a summer camp session or a practice. There will be no mass baseline concussion testing this year. 

Electronic Medical Records - We have made the decision to move on from Dragonfly Max and are in the process of finalizing a new electronic medical records database for athletics. As you get your sports physical paperwork filled out, please hold on to it for now and wait for further instruction. If your sports physical is still valid for this upcoming school year, we still have a copy of it and will transfer it over to the new system for you. Please remember that even though your physical examination is valid for another year, you still have yearly MSHSAA physical forms that will need filled out. All paperwork can be found here: https://spxkc.org/sports-medicine.

Questions: Courtney Wohlwend - cwohlwend@spxkc.org
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