Coach Portell and Coach Halley request donations for new uniforms, jerseys and shorts, for the Girls' Soccer Team, along with five (5) new game balls.

Estimated costs are $3,000 for new uniforms for the entire team, and $110 per game ball.

Any unused donations will remain with the Girls' Soccer program.

Coach Rudolph requests donations for new uniforms, jerseys and shorts, for the Boys' Soccer Team, along with five (5) new game balls.

Estimated costs are $3,000 for new uniforms for the entire team, and $110 per game ball.

Any unused donations will remain with the Boys' Soccer program.

Starting this year, Mrs. Chibitty is coaching St. Pius students to participate in the MSHSAA-sanctioned Scholar Bowl. She is requesting donations to purchase a buzzer system to help students practice for competitions.

Estimated cost is $180. Any unused donations will remain with the Scholar Bowl program.

Mrs. Chibitty is coaching students to participate in the MSHSAA-sanctioned Scholar Bowl and every tournament in the Scholar Bowl requires an entrance fee.

Estimated cost is $70 per tournament or $400 for the season. Any unused donations will remain with the Scholar Bowl program.

Currently, the Art students' work lies on different surfaces in the Art Room until Mrs. Delaney collects them when they dry. A mobile drying rack with 60 shelves would provide ample space for drying and protect students' work from damage or loss while freeing up the other work spaces in the Art Room.

Estimated cost is $600. Any unused donations will remain with the Art Department.

Mrs. Delaney is requesting donations for a downdraft vent for the ceramics kiln. A downdraft vent removes fumes, odors and vapors, and is particularly useful when firing materials such as metallics and high sulfur clays, which can emit strong odors.

The estimated cost is $635. Any unused donations will remain with the Art Department.

Mrs. Delaney would like 30 wedging boards for ceramics. Wedging boards allow for better storage, transportation, and flow of artwork in the ceramics classroom. The absorbent surface also makes building on them easier and rolling out clay slabs more efficient. These even help to prevent some of the silica dust particles from becoming airborne.

Estimated cost is $60 each. Any unused donations will remain with the Art Department.

A HEPA filtration wet/dry vacuum is desired to maintain the kiln in the Art Room. Clay dust and debris from pottery and fire brick land on the heating elements and corrode them. Additionally, the interior of the kiln should be vacuumed consistently to limit the amount of silica dust particles in the air.

Estimated cost is $150. Any unused donations will remain with the Art Department.

St. Pius X Athletics and Activities requests a Hudl Focus Camera is an automatic camera that records sports activities. It also has the capabilities to stream games to YouTube and share film with other schools easily. Can be used for all sports and activities in the gymnasium.

The estimated cost is $9,500. Any unused donations will remain with the Athletic Department.

The Boys' Basketball program is requesting donations for the purchase of Spalding TF-1000 Legacy Basketballs. New basketballs are yearly items that are purchased and old basketballs are rotated out.

Estimated cost is $80 each. Any unused donated funds remain with the Basketball program.

The current padded athletic chairs on the sideline in the gym during basketball and volleyball games are almost 18 years old and are deteriorating.

For an estimated $5,000 ($165 x 30), those chairs can be replaced with new, deluxe, padded sideline chairs.

Golf tournament fees cover the cost of the players, their lunches, and driving range balls before the round (where available). Tournaments are necessary practice for students who hope to qualify for the State Tournament at the end of the season. District Tournament fees also include a practice round prior to the competition.

Estimated cost is $4,000. Unused donations remain with the Golf program.

Me and My Golf is an instruction company (found on YouTube, Peacock, and the Golf Channel among other locations) that specializes in making golf instruction easy to understand. With a premium membership, each lesson plan focuses on one specific aspect of the game of golf, and gives a multitude of drills to help identify and fix flaws in the swing. Having a library of resources players can go to at any time would be extremely beneficial to their game. There are currently 22 different coaching plans available.

Estimated cost is $100 per plan. Any unused donations will remain with the Golf program.

St. Pius X has had some promising golfers in the past few years. The golf team would love to have a uniform look when entering a regular season, District or State Tournament setting with matching team golf bags.

Estimated cost is $1,500 for the team. Any unused donations remain with the Golf program.

Coach Halley is requesting donations to purchase a softball pitching machine, which would allow coaches to better prepare hitters for game situations.

Estimated cost is $1,800. Any unused donations will remain with the Softball program.

Coach Halley is requesting donations for new bats for the softball team.

Estimated cost is $350 each. Any unused donations will remain with the Softball program.

Coach Halley is requesting donations to purchase turf mats for the softball batting cage since the cage does not have a concrete surface, so that the players can practice in inclement weather.
Estimated cost is $700 each x 2-3 mats. Any unused donations will remain with the Softball program.

Mr. Kainz is requesting donations for a new tennis court net.

Estimated cost is $200. Any unused donations will remain with the Tennis program.

Coach Kainz is requesting donations for tennis racquet overgrip.

Widely regarded as effective grip for hot and humid conditions, the racquet overgrip includes a proprietary technology that wicks moisture away from the tennis players' hands.

Estimated cost is $45. Any unused donations will remain with the Tennis program.

Track and Field currently has no safety net around the throwing area for discus, javelin and shot put. Your donations will purchase a net system for Track and Field throwers for everyone's safety.

Estimated cost is $5,000. Any unused donations will remain with the Track and Field program.

Boys Volleyball is requesting donations to purchase two (2) sets of Tandem Sport rectangular blocking pads for boys volleyball to create "monster" blocks for volleyball drills and practice.

Estimated cost is $75 each. Any unused donations will remain with the Boys' Volleyball program.

Boys Volleyball is requesting donations to purchase approximately 15 backpacks for the Boys Volleyball team.

Estimated costs are $75-$100 each, or a total of $1,125-$1,500 for the entire team.

Boys Volleyball is requesting donations to purchase approximately 15 team jerseys.

Estimated costs are $50-$75 per jersey, or a total of $750-$1,125. Any unused donations will remain with the Boys Volleyball program.

Boys' and Girls' Volleyball are requesting donations to purchase a Total Attack Volleyball serving machine to deliver thousands of reps in daily practice of serve receiving, digging and spiking.

Estimated cost is $4,500. Any unused donations with remain with the Volleyball programs.

Boys Volleyball is requesting donations to purchase 10-15 size 5 volleyballs for the boys volleyball team.

Estimated costs are $80 each. Any unused donations will remain with the Boys Volleyball program.

The Wrestling coaches request donations to purchase MatBoss wrestling app, which records and breakdowns film and fully integrates with Trackwrestling. Also helps with college recruiting, scouting other teams, tracking stats, and weight management.

Estimated cost is $700 per year. Any unused donations will remain with the Wrestling program.

In only its 2nd season at St. Pius X High School, and with a total of six (6) state qualifiers in those two years, Coaches Eberhart and Hoese request donations for a new wrestling mat for meets and camps. The current wrestling mat is over 25 years old and cannot be repaired or resurfaced.

Estimated cost is between $7,500 and $10,000. Any unused donations will remain with the Wrestling program.

The Wrestling coaches request donations for new singlets for home meets, tournaments and multiple day events. Right now, each wrestler has one singlet. Some wrestlers can wrestle up to five (5) times in one day. Having a 2nd singlet available would be beneficial in case one gets torn, dirty, or is not able to be cleaned before next match.

Estimated cost is $50 per singlet. Any unused donations will remain with the Wrestling program.

Campus Ministry is requesting donations for a one-year subscription to the Hallow App for the whole school.

Hallow helps strengthen students' mental and spiritual lives by utilizing 21st century technology to bridge the gap to rich tradition and faith.

Estimated cost is $2,500. Any unused donations will remain with the Campus Ministry Department.

The Campus Ministry Department is requesting donations to complete the update of the new chapel in the high school. Donations will purchase new altar cloths and accents behind the statues of Mary and Joseph.

Estimated costs are $100 each. Any unused donations will remain with the Campus Ministry Department.

Fr. Ruzicka and Julia Bergman with Campus Ministry, request your donations to help underwrite the costs of guest speakers, like Jason Evert.

Estimated costs are $1500 per speaker. Any unused donations will remain with the Campus Ministry Department.

Campus Ministry is requesting your donations to offset the retreat costs for students who cannot afford to pay.

Estimated retreat cost is $125 per person. Any unused donations will remain with the Campus Ministry Department.

The English Department is requesting donations for fifty (50) copies of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," which is required reading for all students.

Estimated cost is $455. Any unused donations will remain with the English Department.

The English Department is requesting donations for a set of 50 copies of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" to ensure all students have the same and most helpful version of the text.

Estimated cost is $210. Any unused donations will remain with the English Department.

Mr. McVey, Mr. Weilert and Ms. Wencker would like to take each history class on various field trips throughout the year, but the cost of transportation prohibits the affordability of the trips. Most trips are to historical locations in St. Louis (Westward Expansion Museum, Old Courthouse, Holocaust Museum), but we would also like to go to the Capitol in Jefferson City and the White House Decision Center at the Truman Library in Independence, MO.

Estimated costs are based on mileage and hours.

Any unused donations will remain with the History Department.

Update and enrich the History Department's film library with a donation for new DVD's and DVD series, such as:

• The Men Who Built America
• 1917
• Dunkirk
• Secrets of Castles
• Saving Private Ryan
• Darkest Hour
• The Lion in Winter

Estimated cost is $200, with individual DVD's starting around $25.

Any unused donations for DVD's will remain with the History Department.

St. Pius X Principal, Karen DeCosty would like all Pius student to graduate with a cord the color of their House and take it with them when they leave St. Pius X.

Estimated cost for the Class of 2023 is $300 ($3.75 x 80). Any unused donations will remain with the House System.

Principal Karen DeCosty would like to purchase banners for each House in the House system (Borgia, Deutschmann, Dalton and Genevieve) along with a stand for each of them. These will be displayed for various events at St. Pius X.

Estimated cost is $100 per banner/stand, for a total of $400. Any unused donations will remain with the House System.

Mr. Kausler and Mr. Barton in the Maintenance Department request donations for a school bus surveillance camera system, with GPS vehicle speed and on screen mapping, to ensure the safety of all students who ride the St. Pius X shuttle bus to and from school and for (sporting) events.

Estimated cost is $1200. Any unused donations will remain with the Maintenance Department.

The Math Department is requesting donations for Interactive Panels/Smartboards for each of the three (3) math classrooms (Mrs. Chibitty, Mr. Werkmeister and Mr. Willis).

Today's interactive displays come with a host of features that improve the educational experience for students and teachers alike. It provides teachers with flexibility, reusability, and variety of tools that makes learning easier and fun.

Estimated cost is $5,000 each (x 3 classrooms). Any unused donations will remain with the Math Department.

The Math Department requests a class set of Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus graphing calculators, which are required for students in Algebra II and above.

Estimated cost is $120 per calculator. Any unused donations will remain with the Math Department.

Choir is requesting donations for robes. Choir robes would give the choir a uniformed, professional look, especially when performing outside of St. Pius X.

Estimated cost is $1,700. Any unused donations will remain with the Music/Band Department.

This equipment would allow Band to plug in all neccessary equipment for practice and performance into one system, and give the power neccessary for the equipment to work properly.

Estimated cost is $450. Any unused donations will remain with the Music/Band Department.

The Music/Band Department requests wireless microphones to eliminate multiple cords, allowing for greater mobility and making set up and take down more efficient.

Estimated cost is $150. Any unused donations will remain with the Music/Band Department.

A portable power station (or two) would allow the bass guitar players in band to play at football games without needing to plug in to an actual wall outlet. This will also double as way to have the metronome out on the field behind the marchers when rehearsing for a performance.

Estimated cost is $600. Any unused donations will remain with the Music/Band Department.

With the recent introduction of a block schedule, St. Pius X Chemistry Lab students currently sit on flat stools with no padding or backs for a 90 minute class. The Science Department would love to update the Chemistry Lab with 30 new lab stools, each with a padded seat and back rest.

Each stool costs approximately $100. Any unused donation will remain with the Science Department.

Interactive panels, i.e. SMART Board, in many ways, replace the old chalkboards in the classroom. The Spanish Department would like interactive panels in their classrooms to improve the educational experience for students and teachers alike, with flexibility, reusability, and variety of tools that make learning easier and fun.

Estimated cost is $5,000 each (x 2 classrooms). Any unused donations will remain with the Spanish Department.

Your donation purchases student supplies, a carpet, and additional items for the Student Services Center in an effort to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Estimated cost is $300. Any unused donations will remain with the Student Services Center.

The Student Services Center is requesting donations for shelves and cubbies and a printer/office tray to organize the resources available for students in the Student Service Center.

Estimated cost is $163 for the cubbies and $25 for the tray. Any unused donations will remain with the Student Services Center.

Mr. Halley requests an ultra HD video camcorder for use in video production class.

Estimated cost is $700. Any unused donations will remain with the Technology Department.

Mr. Halley says the current iMac desktop computers need to be replaced to further advance the curriculum in the classes that use the MacLab.

Estimated cost is $850 each x 20. Any unused donations will remain with the Technology Department.

Mr. Moore would like to order Star Lit Volume 1 performing arts book for those in the St. Pius X Circle Theatre program. Each book in the Star Lit series has competition pieces which can be used for MSHSAA events and MESA Speech League.

Estimated cost is $35. Any unused donations will remain with the Theatre program.

Mr. Moore would like to order Star Lit Volume 9 performing arts book for those in the St. Pius X Circle Theatre program. Each book in the Star Lit series has competition pieces which can be used for MSHSAA events and MESA Speech League.

Estimated cost is $35. Any unused donations will remain with the Theatre program.

Mr. Moore and the Theatre Department sound crew would like a power amplifier to use with their sound board to improve the quality of their semi annual performances.

Estimated cost is $825. Any unused donations will remain with the Theatre Department.

The Theology Department would like to administer ACRE (Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education) to Freshmen, and possibly Juniors or Seniors each year to help evaluate the faith knowledge and attitudes of students at St. Pius X.

Estimated cost is $500 ($3.50 per student + testing fees). Any unused donations will remain with the Theology Department.

Your donation to the Theology Department will purchase class copies of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible and The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). The Great Adventure Catholic Bible makes the complexity of reading the bible simple and the CCC is a rich reference that contains the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith's most foundational teachings applied to the modern day.

Each copy of The Great Adventure Bible costs approximately $35 and each copy of the CCC costs approximately $65.

Any unused donations will remain with the Theology Department.

Your donation will purchase poster board, construction paper, markers, Sharpies, paints, etc., for in class Theology projects.

Estimated costs vary.

Any unused donations will remain with the Theology Department.

Help the St. Pius X Yearbook Committee get those high quality, picture perfect shots with a new Canon mount 70-200 mm zoom telephoto lens for indoor sports photography and outdoor nighttime sports photography.

Estimated cost is $1,600. Any unused donations for the Yearbook Camera Lens will remain with the Yearbook Committee.