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St. Pius V School, located in the Pilsen community in Chicago, serves students from Early Education through 8th grade. We offer full-day Pre-K programming and a wide array of before and after school programs for our students. Our graduates go on to attend the best high schools in the Chicago area. SPV students thrive in a nurturing environment while being challenged daily by our rigorous academic programming. Students learn values that complement their family's faith formation and help them become peacemakers in their community. A diverse learning atmosphere and faith-focused teaching ensure SPV students have the ability to learn without distractions. We hope you will browse our site and learn more about what St. Pius V School has to offer!
Come visit us!
Call (312) 226-1590 or Email Abby Torres to schedule a tour and see for yourself the great things that are happening at SPV!
Registration for the 2012-13 school year begins soon! Please be sure to register as early as possible. New families will be added to the waiting list and contacted as soon as open registration begins. Email us or call the office at (312) 226-1590 with any questions.
SPV Headlines:
An Incredible Honor for One of Our Own: Mr. Mark Zacek
Each year when we celebrate Catholic Schools Week we choose a different theme for each day. Thursday, February 2nd was our Teacher Appreciation Day, and we can nevery say enough about our wonderful teachers. Each one gives so much to this school and we are incredibly blessed to have them. That day we also recognized the accomplishments of one of our particularly extraordinary teachers: Mark Zacek. We were informed this week that Mr. Zacek was chosen to receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools. We could not be more proud of Mr. Zacek, and we are pleased to share a few of his accomplishments with you.
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St. Pius V School Celebrates Peacemakers
"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek,
but a means by which we arrive at that goal."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Those words, spoken more nearly 45 years ago, are as true today as they were then. So many of Chicago's neighborhoods that are still striving for that distant goal, but the students at St. Pius V School in Pilsen are living examples of Dr. King's words.
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Peacemaker Award Ceremony Pictures...
First Grade Performs with the Joffrey Ballet!
Congratulations to Mrs. Williams' first grade class for their excellent dance performance with the Joffrey Ballet! Just before we let out for Christmas break, our 1st graders put on an amazing show in front of their schoolmates and parents. They had been practicing for months and boy did it pay off! This wonderful opportunity program was partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and brought to SPV by the Big Shoulders Fund, who have been supporting Chicago Catholic Schools for more than 25 years. Thank you!
Dance Performance Pictures...
Ms. Moochie Gives a Special Gift to SPV School
St. Pius V School is thrilled to be part of a literary project that has been more than a year in the making. Ms. Moochie (Moochie Twellman) is a Chicago children's author and friend of SPV School. Last fall, she visited Ms. Williams, Ms. Blaida and all of the students in the First Grade classroom to share her love of literature. She also enlisted the students to help with an exciting project: working together to write a children's book!
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Congratulations to the 2011 Flag Football Champs: The Pride!
Congratulations to the SPV Pride Flag Football Team! They won their game on Saturday and took home the CHAMPIONSHIP!! We are so proud of all of you. A big thank you to our coaches, Mr. Eduardo Diaz and Mr. Jorge Trejo. Great job to everyone involved!
Championship Game Pictures...
Francis Cardinal George Visits SPV for Lend a Shoulder Day 2011
St. Pius V School would like to thank the Big Shoulders Fund for giving us the opportunity to participate in Lend a Shoulder Day! Our students were thrilled to meet Francis Cardinal George and loved working with all of the LASD volunteers. We were honored to be able to share our successes with such a caring group of visitors. You can all come back any time!
LASD Pictures...
Some Special Guests Join Us for All Saints Day
SPV students attended our annual school mass for All Saints Day, remembering some of the great holy men and women who made a positive impact on our world. Kindergarten students dressed as St. Francis of Assisi and St. Elizabeth, among others. The presentations were beautiful and the kids were adorable!
All Saints Mass Pictures...
There is Still Time to Register for 2011-12!
As a reminder to all current and prospective SPV parents: It is important that you complete your registration forms and submit the health information required for your student as soon as possible. The office is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm daily. Please be sure to complete any outstanding paperwork as well as to purchase gym uniforms and sign up for school lunch. Parents should bring the following items:
- Any Incomplete Paperwork
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Up-to-date Immunization Record
- Record of Recent Physical
Screening
- Record of Recent Dental Check-up
- Record of Most Recent Eye Exam
- $195 Registration Fee
Additionally, newly enrolled parents should provide:
-Birth Certificate
- Social Security Number
- Baptismal Certificate if Student was Baptized
- Grades 1-8: Last Report Card and Standardized Test Scores
School fees may be paid by cash, check or credit.
Please contact the school if you have any questions.