Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School

Bishop Conley celebrates Catholic education and the Class of 2026.

CAO Jeremy Ekeler reflects on his first year at Pius X Catholic High School. From a major capital campaign and construction project to new leadership transitions and long‑term strategic planning, Ekeler shares what it has been like to navigate a year marked by both complexity and purpose.

CAO Jeremy Ekeler shared words of wisdom and thanks with the graduating class.

Chosen by some of her classmates, Natalie Fernandes delivered the student address at this year's graduation ceremony.

Senior Maggie Bergeron's experiences at Pius X has her thanking God for being a part of the Pius X community.

Katie delivers a moving reflection filled with love, nostalgia, and deep pride for the Class of 2026.

From freshman‑year nerves and school lunches to unforgettable moments like Senior Assassin and a very memorable cornhole injury, Colten weaves humor into a heartfelt message about what truly lasts beyond high school.

Through moments of loss, faith, and unexpected belonging, Joseph explores what it means to trust the path set before you and to find home in places you never planned to be.

Our annual May Crowning Mass honors Mary and our seniors, for whom this is the last All School Mass at Pius X!

If you've heard a calm, confident voice helping families navigate language barriers with grace—you've experienced Ali's impact.

Guided by student leaders MariElena Brown and Mary Ellerbee, the Thunderbolts brought passion, discipline, and faith to one of the biggest stages in high school dance.

We celebrate an extraordinary season for the Pius X Cheer Squad, a season defined by discipline, trust, and Thunderbolt pride.

The Thunderbolt girls claimed the 2026 district championship and punched their ticket to the state semifinals, while the boys team surged all the way from the district championship to the Class B state championship match, finishing as state runners‑up.

Standout bowling seniors Frannie Nebel and Sam Aschwege join the show to unpack the precision, pressure, team chemistry, and competitive fire that fueled their remarkable postseason run.

Cast members share how they're bringing Disney's beloved characters to life—despite rehearsing in tight spaces, navigating a construction‑year performance shift to Lincoln North Star, and building a vibrant underwater world with the help of an extraordinary crew.

We dive “under the sea” with the stars of the Pius X Spring Musical, The Little Mermaid! Listeners will get a joyful, heartfelt look at what makes this production—and this program—so special.

Principal Jennifer Tran and pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher join Jeremy Ekeler to tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing families and schools today: kids, technology, and screens.

Principal Jennifer Tran and pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher join Jeremy Ekeler to tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing families and schools today: kids, technology, and screens.

Senior Erica Horne shared a powerful testimony at RESTORE about moving from doubt and despair to a renewed relationship with Christ.

Senior Erica Horne shared a powerful testimony at RESTORE about moving from doubt and despair to a renewed relationship with Christ.

Meet Coach Abby (Burt) Fox, the newly named head volleyball coach at Pius X High School. A proud alum, former state champion, and lifelong lover of the game, Coach Fox shares her journey from growing up in a big Catholic sports family to discovering volleyball as her passion and purpose. She opens up about the […]

A proud alum, former state champion, and lifelong lover of the game, Coach Fox shares her journey from growing up in a big Catholic sports family to discovering volleyball as her passion and purpose.

Meet Coach Michael Grindey, the newly named head football coach at Pius X High School. Coach Grindey shares his journey from growing up in a sports‑centered, faith‑filled family to discovering a coaching philosophy rooted in surrender, transformation, and the love of Christ. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him—including his father, his college […]

Coach Grindey shares his journey from growing up in a sports‑centered, faith‑filled family to discovering a coaching philosophy rooted in surrender, transformation, and the love of Christ.

During the 2026 Catholic Schools Week celebration, our Campus Ministry team added a special 'mini Restore' during the school day.

Bishop Conley visited our school for the special Eucharistic Procession and All School Mass during our Catholic Schools Week celebration.

Bishop Conley visited our school for the special Eucharistic Procession and All School Mass during our Catholic Schools Week celebration. He said the procession “claims the school for Jesus.” He starts his homily by talking about the procession where he, priests and student servers walked the halls with students kneeling as Jesus passed by on […]

At RESTORE, senior Justin Cornelius shares a deeply personal testimony that begins with a mysterious childhood encounter during Mass and comes full circle more than a decade later. Through Scripture, prayer, and an unexpected invitation, Justin discovers that God's call isn't about comfort, success, or validation—it's about surrender and relationship. Drawing from Isaiah's words, “Here […]

At RESTORE, senior Justin Cornelius shares a deeply personal testimony that begins with a mysterious childhood encounter during Mass and comes full circle more than a decade later. Through Scripture, prayer, and an unexpected invitation, Justin discovers that God's call isn't about comfort, success, or validation—it's about surrender and relationship. Drawing from Isaiah's words, “Here […]

Senior Joelle Reeb shares a powerful story of faith, resilience, and hope. After transferring to Pius X following a life-changing TEC retreat, Joelle reflects on how her faith deepened, how the Pius community shaped her, and how she has learned to carry—and even find purpose in—the cross of Tourette syndrome. From self-advocacy to adoration, suffering […]

After transferring to Pius X following a life-changing TEC retreat, Joelle reflects on how her faith deepened, how the Pius community shaped her, and how she has learned to carry—and even find purpose in—the cross of Tourette syndrome.

A powerful homily at our annual Epiphany Mass welcomed our students back to school for the start of the second semester. “Your attention is your life,” Fr. Matthew Kovar. “What you guys give your attention to is what you will become.” The many flags of nations around the world – representing the birth places of […]

A powerful homily at our annual Epiphany Mass welcomed our students back to school for the start of the second semester.

This episode dives into the raw, honest story of a Haley Thomsen, a senior who spent years believing soccer was her identity until two major injuries took the game away and left her asking, “Who am I without this?” Thomsen shares the anger, the isolation, the brokenness, and the unexpected turning point that came in […]

This episode dives into the raw, honest story of a Haley Thomsen, a senior who spent years believing soccer was her identity until two major injuries took the game away and left her asking, “Who am I without this?” Thomsen shares the anger, the isolation, the brokenness, and the unexpected turning point that came in […]

In this episode of We Are Pius, host Jeremy Eichler welcomes Father Tony Schukei, Cathedral parish priest and Pius X educator, for a candid conversation about his path to the priesthood. Father Tony opens up about growing up in a faithful family, his college years studying landscape architecture, and the surprising moment that sparked his […]

Father Tony Schukei opens up about growing up in a faithful family, his college years studying landscape architecture, and the surprising moment that sparked his discernment. Whether you're discerning your own vocation or just love a good story of faith, this episode will inspire you to trust God's plan—one step at a time.

Fr. Schukei kicks off Advent with a powerful reflection on light, hope, and what it really means to let Christ break into the hidden places of our hearts. Through stories of caves, miners, and the cry of a newborn child, he draws us into the deeper meaning of the season. This is the Advent reset […]

Fr. Schukei kicks off Advent with a powerful reflection on light, hope, and what it really means to let Christ break into the hidden places of our hearts. Through stories of caves, miners, and the cry of a newborn child, he draws us into the deeper meaning of the season. This is the Advent reset […]

Hear from three of the student-athletes behind one of the most unforgettable seasons in Pius X cross country history: State Champion David Krier, State Runner-Up Joe Majerus, and Top-Ten Finisher Malia Woosley. They take us inside: The legendary 1–2 finish at state The gritty, snow-covered battle at Heartland Regionals Becoming the first Nebraska high school […]

Hear from three of the student-athletes behind one of the most unforgettable seasons in Pius X cross country history: State Champion David Krier, State Runner-Up Joe Majerus, and Top-Ten Finisher Malia Woosley. They take us inside: The athletes share training insights, leadership lessons, their favorite saints and Scripture, and the ways faith anchors them through […]

Tennis team members Conner, Jasper and Frankie join the We Are Pius podcast to talk tennis, dreams and state success! Hear from a state champion and members of the state runner-up team as they reflect on a season of grit, growth, and faith. From building doubles chemistry to representing Pius with heart, this episode celebrates […]

Tennis team members Conner, Jasper and Frankie join the We Are Pius podcast to talk tennis, dreams and state success!

Fr. Augustine Reimers shares a story of his own grandfather, and how we should honor our loved ones who have gone before us.

Bishop James Conley joins host Jeremy Ekeler for a powerful conversation on the renewal of Catholic education, the meaning of true freedom, and the beauty of seeing the world through a “sacramental imagination.” Bishop Conley reflects on faith, formation, and the mission of Catholic schools to shape the whole person — mind, body, and soul. […]

Bishop James Conley joins host Jeremy Ekeler for a powerful conversation on the renewal of Catholic education, the meaning of true freedom, and the beauty of seeing the world through a “sacramental imagination.” Bishop Conley reflects on faith, formation, and the mission of Catholic schools to shape the whole person — mind, body, and soul. […]

In this episode of We Are Pius, meet the creative minds behind Pius Players, the school's dynamic theatre program. From backstage nerves to show-stopping performances, students and directors share how faith, teamwork, and storytelling come together to create something far bigger than the stage itself. Hear how the arts build confidence, community, and connection at […]

In this episode of We Are Pius, meet the creative minds behind Pius Players, the school's dynamic theatre program. From backstage nerves to show-stopping performances, students and directors share how faith, teamwork, and storytelling come together to create something far bigger than the stage itself. Hear how the arts build confidence, community, and connection at […]

On Day 2 of our Grandparents Day events, campus chaplain Fr. Robert Froeschl reflects on the role two of his grandparents played in his life and the impact they still has on him today.

Longtime former band director Mike Murphy reflects on nearly four decades of teaching, performing, and building a legacy of music at Pius X. He shares powerful stories of faith, family, and the lasting impact he and his late wife, Karen, had on generations of students.

On Day 2 of our Grandparents Day events, campus chaplain Fr. Robert Froeschl reflects on the role two of his grandparents played in his life and the impact they still has on him today.