Here is a list of opportunities that are available to school-age children.  These opportunities are provided by organizations not affiliated with St. Pius X / St. Leo School.

Fall

• Duchesne 8th Grade Entrance and Scholarship Exam on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 8:30 am-1:00 pm.  You can register at https://www.duchesneacademy.org/apps/pages/event-registration.  The Entrance Exam is the first step in the admissions process at Duchesne.  It is such an exciting time!

• Duchesne 7th Grade Practice Exam on Saturday, January 15 from 12:00-3:00 pm.  Register at https://www.duchesneacademy.org/apps/pages/event-registration.  This exam as an excellent way to prepare for taking the HSPT as an 8th grader.  Test results are sent to parents.  We are also offering shadowing to 6th-8th grade girls.  We have had many students shadow this fall and would love to have your daughter spend a day with us as well!  Please contact Lauren Mueller, Admissions Director at 402-810-9966 or [email protected]

• Creighton Prep  has an opportunity for students (boys and girls) to try wrestling in their youth program, Little Jays Wrestling.  The first day of practice is November 17.  Use the sign up link below to register and read more information on the flyer.  Parents can also contact Andrew Fisher at [email protected]

  Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/HRTny7P5o9U9gCix9
  Flyer Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GIeljyaeTzv3G7seu3Q53WLdC45O5Dz7/view?usp=sharing

• Westside High School is hosting an info session Tuesday, December 14, Friday, February 18, Tuesday, March 8, Monday, April 18, and Friday, May 6 in the Warrior Room (a conference room near the auditorium, near the main entrance). Parents can call the school to RSVP (402-343-2600). The session will have several WHS students speak about their transition to WHS after attending parochial middle school. Please email Ted Dondlinger, [email protected]net, with questions.

• Quest Forward Academy Omaha will have an Open House on December 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  Tour the high school, meet mentors, and learn about the uniquely student-centered approach at the forward-thinking high school. Register today at www.qfa.io/omaha-register.  Quest Forward Academy Omaha is located on the campus of Bellevue University in the Riley Technology Center building.

• 8th grade students can take the Catholic high schools Entrance Exam on January 8, 2022.  Please click on the image below for times and contact information for each Catholic high school.