- Saint Pius X Catholic High School (Kansas City, Missouri)
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name = Saint Pius X Catholic High School
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established = 1956
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district =Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
grades = 9th - 12th
president = Rev. Michael Roach
principal = Joe Monachino JR
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enrollment = 425
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colors = Blue and Yellow
mascot = The Warriors
campus type = Economic
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location =1500 NE 42nd Terrace Kansas City, MO 64116
country =USA
information =816-453-3450
website = [http://www.stpiusxhs-kc.com www.stpiusxhs-kc.com]Saint Pius X Catholic High School is a private
Roman Catholic university preparatorysecondary school in Kansas City,Missouri ,United States . It is located in theRoman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph .Background
Saint Pius X was established in
1956 . It is the only Catholic high school north of theMissouri River in the Kansas City area. cite web|url=http://www.stpiusxhs-kc.com/Our%20School/History.htm|title=Saint Pius X History|accessdate=2007-05-11|author=SPHS] - In 1956 five parishes in the northland felt the need for students in their parish elementary schools to continue their Catholic education through the secondary level. In the spring of 1956, Bishop John P. Cody, Bishop of the newly joined Kansas City/St. Joseph Diocese broke ground for the new building.Mission:St. Pius X High School, with its roots in the Catholic Parish, is a co-educational school, which educates young people to their full academic potential and enhances their growth of Catholic values and principles to serve the Church and community. Through a diverse and challenging curriculum, as well as an environment commanding excellence, St. Pius X High School strives to instill in every student an attitude of lifelong learning in the development of their spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical gifts.
In the past 10 years, St. Pius X High School has completed $10 million of capital improvements, including renovation of the current building and the addition of a Student Activity Center.
For more information about the school, visit www.stpiusxhs-kc.com.
External links
* [http://www.stpiusxhs-kc.com St. Pius X High School website] Notable Alumni:Michael Albani- Semi-pro soccer player with the Calcio Como Futbol Club
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