Mission Statement
Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching - this is a Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.
A Portrait of a St. Pius X Graduate
We foresee our students at graduation to be grounded in the Catholic faith and the Four Pillars of a Dominican education:
- Prayer - Seeks Veritas through prayer and spirituality
- Study - Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a dedication to life long learning
- Community - Assumes personal leadership, acts with integrity and compassion, respects and celebrates life and is a steward of the planet
- Preaching - Embraces diversity and demonstrates a commitment to social justice, service, and advocacy
Read more about the Four Pillars.
Four Pillars of Dominican Schools
Prayer
- Fostering both communal and personal spirituality and prayer
- Providing a strong spiritual foundation based on Catholic tradition and teachings
- Respecting all people in a spirit of ecumenism and interfaith dialogue
- Celebrating the joy, hope and sanctity of life
Study
- Motivating students to a love of learning through creative and critical thinking
- Developing intellectual curiosity and competence in each student
- Providing a welcome and safe learning environment of trust and fairness
- Studying and addressing the significant social justice issues of our day
Community
- Providing an outreaching school community based on shared values of faith, integrity, compassion, and service
- Promoting and embracing an awareness of and involvement in the cultural, economic, ethnic, religious and physical diversity in the school, local, national, and global communities
- Building a strong and nurturing school community where all are valued and all live in a spirit of collaboration and cooperation
- Promoting community involvement to support and enhance the mission of the school
Preaching
- Witnessing to Gospel values and living Veritas through word and deed
- Answering the call to study and address issues of peace, justice, and care of the Earth
- Assuming personal leadership and acting with integrity and compassion
- Developing a lifelong commitment of service to God and others