St. Pius X High School (Festus, Missouri)
Private, coeducational school in Festus, Jefferson, Missouri
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St. Pius X Catholic High School, founded in 1959, in Festus, Missouri, is the only Catholic high school in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| St. Pius X Catholic High School | |
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Festus , Jefferson , Missouri 63028 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1959 |
| President | Jim Lehn |
Principal | Karen DeCosty |
| Grades | 9–12 |
Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Vegas Gold |
| Athletics | FALL SEASON: Men's Football, Women's Softball, Men's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Cheerleading, Dance, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Women's Volleyball; WINTER SEASON: Women's Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance; SPRING SEASON: Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Basketball, Men's Baseball, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track & Field |
Athletics conference | Independent |
| Mascot | Sir Lancerlot |
| Nickname | StPX |
| Team name | Lancers |
| Accreditation | Cognia School of Distinction [1] |
| Publication | Lancer Legend |
| Yearbook | Lance |
| College Counselor | Mr. Ken Halter |
| Athletic Director | Mr. Tilden Watson |
| Website | St. Pius X website |
Description
The course catalog includes classes in digital citizenship, forensic science, and a comprehensive wellness program. Students also have the opportunity to earn 35 hours of dual-enrollment college credit through Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In addition, 102 hours of community service are required for graduation, along with a capstone project implemented for the Class of 2021 and beyond.[citation needed]
St. Pius X also offers The Lancer Academy, a unique two-week term providing students with real-world learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom.[citation needed]
St. Pius X principal Karen DeCosty, an alumna of the school, graduated in 1993.
Sports and Activities
St. Pius X offers the following MSHSAA sports and activities:
- Baseball
- Men's and Women's Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Men's and Women's Cross Country (girls took 3rd in the state championship as a team and one girl was state champion in 2020)
- Football
- Men's and Women's Golf
- Men's and Women's Soccer (girls have won 1 state championship)
- Softball
- Men's and Women's Tennis
- Men's and Women's Track & Field
- Women's Volleyball (team has won three state championships, most recently 2024)
- Weightlifting
- Men's and Women's Wrestling
- Theatre, Speech and Debate, Scholar Bowl
Notable alumni
- Mike Henneman, Class of 1980 - former MLB player
- Steve Stoll, Class of 1965 - former Democratic Missouri State Senator and Congressional candidate
- Paul Wieland, Class of 1981 - Missouri state senator representing the 22nd District
- Jennifer Johnson Cano, Class of 2002 - American operatic mezzo-soprano