Come Visit Pius XI Catholic High School!

Shadow Days: 
Pius XI shadow days are completed for spring 2022.   Shadow days for 7th and 8th grade students will start again in September 2022, with a registration form available in early September. 

​Tours:
Private tours will be available in June and July 2022. If you are interested in setting up a tour, please email amullooly@piusxi.org. 

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Explore our Campus

Chapel
Located off of the main lobby, our Chapel seats around 150 people and is primarily used for smaller masses and prayer services.  In the chapel you’ll see the San Damiano cross. This cross can be seen in every classroom in the building.

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​Field House and Fitness Center (located on the first floor)
Built in 2003, our Field House has four basketball courts, six volleyball courts, and is capable of hosting indoor track & field meets. The Field House also contains a rock wall, wrestling room, batting cages, weight room, and fitness center. 

​Counseling (located on the second floor) 
​The Pius XI Counseling Center supports with college and career planning, academic support, as well as social and personal development. Just like each student is assigned a TAC teacher, each student is assigned a counselor. That counselor will work with the student throughout all four years.  

Learning Commons (LC)
Located off of the main lobby, the Learning Commons offers a quiet study space for students during the school day. Students working on their own or in small groups can be seen throughout the day, as well as peer to peer tutoring. In addition to hosting peer tutoring, the LC also hosts the Writing Center and Post-Secondary Lab, where students will find resources for ACT and AP test prep. 

Engineering (located on the first floor) 
We are proud to offer the national Project Lead the Way program in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science. Students have access to a 3-D printer, two engineering computer labs, and multiple workshop rooms . 

Performing Arts Center (located on the second floor) 
The 500-seat Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater is home to Pius XI’s main stage musicals, dance performances, choir, band and orchestra concerts. The Carron Family Gallery and Joseph & Harriet Kern Gallery feature rotating exhibitions by Pius XI visual arts alumni and current students.  
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Special Studies (located on the 4th floor) 
​The Pius XI Special Studies Program provides academic support for students diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability. Students are 100% mainstreamed into the regular Pius XI classroom curriculum.  The department also offers Reading Strategies, which is designed to assist students in attaining their potential in reading competency.

Black Box Theater (located on the 5th floor) 
​Our 90-seat Black Box Theater hosts theater classes and plays throughout the year, including Student Play Festival, which features plays written, directed and performed by Pius XI students.                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Visual Art (located on the 6th floor) 
Our nationally recognized visual arts program is a place where students learn to share their ‘voice’ through art. Through a sequential course curriculum over 4 years, Pius XI provides students a unique opportunity to develop their best creative selves.  

TAC 
Teacher Advisor Contact (TAC) is the Pius XI homeroom program and consist of all grade levels. TAC provides a network of support for students, with upperclassmen mentoring the younger TAC students. 

Faith Life 
We gather as an entire school community monthly to celebrate Mass in our Field House. Masses are planned by students and staff.  Each day, our community stops to be still and listen to a 3-minute meditation (Examen) where we all reflect on our day, express gratitude and focus on what we can work on. Students are provided with a retreat experience each year and service hours are required all four years. ​

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Performing Arts (located on the 4th and 5th floor) 
Pius XI Performing Arts offers a full four-year, scoped and sequenced curricular program in Dance, Drama, Vocal and Instrumental Music that ranges from absolute beginner to college audition major preparation and AP Music Theory.

Student Life 
​At Pius XI we know that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Through a variety of clubs and activities students become leaders, make new friends, and challenge themselves in new areas of interest.  

In the Classroom
With over 120 different course offerings, 16 AP courses in all subject areas, and the ability to take elective classes starting freshmen year, students are encouraged to develop a variety of interests and build a passion for personal growth and learning.