Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the hours of the school day?

    • Grades K-8  arrival begins at 8:00AM with class beginning at 8:10AM.   Dissmissal is at at 3:15PM. 
    • Half day Kindergarten students are released at 11:55AM and full day students are released at 3:15PM. 
    • Preschool begins at 8:25AM. Half day students are released at 11:30AM and full day students are released at 3:05PM. 

  • Do students wear uniforms to school?

    • Students in grades K-8 are required to wear the St. Pius X uniform to school each day. 
    • Students wear gym uniforms on the days they have Physical Education class. 

  • Is there before or after school care?

  • Does St. Pius have bus service?

    • St. Pius X Parish School bus service is provided for residents who reside within the School District 45 boundaries. 
    • Additional qualifications require the residence to be more than one and one-half miles from the school, or to have a pre-approved hazard. 
    • For additional information, families may contact School District 45 at (630) 516-7700.  

  • Do the children go outside for recess?

    • Yes, the students go outside every day for recess, weather permitting. Please dress your children appropriately for the weather. 
    • The children are allowed to play in the snow in the winter provided they have boots, hat, snow pants and mittens/gloves.  
    • We ask that parents include a pair of socks in their child’s backpack on snow days in case the child’s socks get wet.  
    • On days when it is raining or too cold to go outside, the students have recess in their homerooms.

  • Can students bring their cell phone to school?

    • Yes, studets may bring their cell phones to school; however, they must be kept in the designated storage bin during class periods. 
    • Students caught carrying or using a cell phone during the school day will have it confiscated.  Parents will be required to pick up the cell phone in the school office.

  • Are there volunteer opportunities for parents at school?

    • Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated at St. Pius. All volunteers must follow the rules established by the Diocese of Joliet before they can volunteer in any capacity. 
    • Parents must take the online "Protecting God’s Children" class, submit a background check, complete a DCFS form and read and sign a Pastoral Acknowledgment before they can volunteer. These forms are available in the school office. 
    • Volunteers include but are not limited to field trip chaperones, scout leaders, math parents, reading parents, party helpers, coaches, assistant coaches, etc. There are no exceptions to this rule.

  • Can parents walk their student to class?

    • All students are dropped off at the exterior doors of the school. Lower grade teachers are there to escort their classes to their rooms. 
    • The office staff is available throughout the school day to assist your child to their homeroom and to help them carry their backpacks or special projects.