2025 ANNUAL FUND: PARENT CAMPAIGN
OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 3, 2024 (ACTIVE SOLICITATION PHASE)
ALL PAYMENTS ON PLEDGES ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH MAY 31, 2025
St. Pius X fosters a culture of philanthropy where everyone contributes to our mission. The Annual Fund is vital to this culture, and your participation matters. Your Annual Fund gift is crucial for our financial stability and allows us to retain qualified, engaging faculty in addition to helping us make strategic financial decisions. Unlike tuition, donations to the Annual Fund are tax deductible. Please consider giving generously to help fund teacher salaries and other essential needs.
OCTOBER
10-Week Current Parent* Annual Fund Campaign
October 1 - December 3, 2024
NOVEMBER
• Big Kick-Off Celebration on October 1
• Annual Fun(d) Party in Maloof Stadium on Saturday, October 5
• President Parr’s Birthday Surprise on October 7
THE 2025 ANNUAL FUND SUPPORTS:
TECHNOLOGY
New School & Athletics Websites
SECURITY
Daily Police Patrol
• Father Robbie Month of Thanks
DECEMBER
• #iGiveCatholic Day - Final Day of the Campaign
*Parents who participate in the Annual Fund prior to October 1 will not be solicited during the Current Parent campaign.
GOAL: $1,250,000*
*Annual Fund gifts help cover the additional $2,436 cost to educate each student.
ACADEMICS
Faculty Salaries, New STEM Lab
SPIRITUALITY
Full-Time Campus Chaplain
ARTS Choreography, Accompanists
ANNUAL FUND RECOGNITION LEVELS
ST. PIUS X LEGACY *
$20,000 or more
DOMINI SUMUS SOCIETY *
$10,000-19,999
PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY *
$5,000-9,999
MONSIGNOR YOUNG SOCIETY *
$2,500-4,999
1958 SOCIETY *
$2,000-2,499
LION LEADER
$500-1,999
BELL TOWER Gifts up to $499
CELEBRATING YOUR GENEROSITY
Donors at every level who have contributed by October 5 are invited to the Annual Fun(d) Party.
* Donors of $2,000 or more receive two Gold Cards for admittance to all arts and athletic events.
* Donors of $2,500 or more are considered leadership donors, and our leadership donors are invited to a special donor dinner (including an appreciation event for donations of $5,000 and up).
SCAN QR CODE TO GIVE VIA FACTS TODAY!
In appreciation of your generosity, each Annual Fund donor will receive two light adhesive car stickers!
Ways to Support St. Pius X
Annual Fun(d) Party
October 5, 2024
This adults-only event is our way of saying thank you for supporting the Annual Fund! Simply make your pledge or gift to the Annual Fund campaign by October 5 (regardless of the amount) and then make plans to attend. Tables will be set-up on the football field and a band will be playing your favorite tunes. Pack a cooler and come socialize and listen to the live music, or go all-out “Chastain-style” with a picnic dinner and table decorations. This is a 21+ event. See you there!
Freshman Parent Events
Parents of freshman students are invited to campus for a fun evening of socializing with other new parents while enjoying drinks and desserts! Freshman Parent Party
September 20, 2024
Grandparents of freshman students are invited to join their Grandparents’ Day
October 4, 2024
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
All fundraising activities are run through the school or are sanctioned exclusively through the parent organizations. Any additional fundraising activities must be approved by the St. Pius X administration.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
St. Pius X is proud of its tradition of athletic excellence. The St. Pius X Athletic Association serves as the vehicle for parents, grandparents, and alumni to get involved. A majority of students participate in 20+ athletic programs.
The Athletic Association serves every sport by providing 39% of team expenses. Membership fees provide funding for field equipment, uniforms, staff expenses, a portion of coaching stipends, officiating fees, and awards. An annual membership drive is held each July with levels ranging from $50 to $750. Corporate sponsorships and general advertising opportunities are also solicited.
HOME AND SCHOOL
MOTHERS’ CLUB
The St. Pius X Home and School Association provides a vehicle for communication and community building between parents and the administration, faculty, and staff. The group also promotes and maintains parental involvement by assisting with events including Class Parent Nights, Assemblies, Career Day, and Open House. Each family is assessed $25 per student in membership dues on their FACTS account at the beginning of the school year.
The St. Pius X Mothers’ Club is open to all current mothers, alumni mothers, and legal guardians.
The group provides opportunities to meet in friendship, share in faith, and work in service for the good of the community. The primary focus is to provide a bridge of supplemental financial and volunteer support to students, families, faculty, and the extended community. Student scholarship funds are raised through Holiday Marketplace, used uniform sales, membership, and restricted gifts. The annual membership drive is held in July, and the basic membership fee is $25.
ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY (SPAS)
The Fine Arts Program is supported by St. Pius X Catholic High School and the St. Pius X Arts Society (SPAS). Many parents and other supporters of the arts contribute to the program both financially and through volunteer hours. SPAS enables St. Pius X to provide an enriched education in the arts for students.
SPAS memberships fund guest artists, innovative courses, field experiences, award-winning productions, scholarships, trips, and more. An annual membership drive is held each July with levels ranging from $50 to $550. Corporate sponsorships and general advertising opportunities are also solicited.
COMMUNICATIONS
Publications
eSpiritus
The eSpiritus e-newsletter is sent to SPX family email accounts every Monday from August through May. The eSpiritus is the go-to communication for all upcoming events, notifications, and reminders. All issues of eSpiritus for the current semester are available at spx.org/about/current-publications.
President’s Press
The President’s Press e-newsletter is sent periodically to SPX family email accounts. This publication includes correspondence from President Aaron Parr and school updates.
Between the Lions Magazine
The semi-annual Between the Lions magazine features school news, advancement updates, and alumni profiles and news. Each issue is mailed and is available online.
Annual Report
The Annual Report includes an overview of the year, financial information, and a listing of all donations received that school year. Prior to releasing the Annual Report, the Office of Advancement will publish a Donor Proof to check for accuracy in the donation listings and to provide an opportunity to correct any errors. The most recent Annual Report is available online.
Parent Portals
SPX Website
The St. Pius X website, www.spx.org, is the best way to access general information about Academics, Athletics, Arts, Alumni, Campus Ministry, Enrollment, Support, the School Calendar, and Latest News. The “Current Families” page includes links to the Business Office, Parent Organizations, System Log-ins, Student Handbook, Cafeteria Menu, and more. The latest issue of each school publication is available on the Current Publications page.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the source for student schedules, grade reports, absence records, discipline history, course recommendations, and student enrollment forms.
Canvas
Canvas is the learning management system where students access their courses and assignments. Canvas also includes information for the Library, Counseling, Campus Life, Clinic, and Academics. Parents can access Canvas through their SPX family email account and can customize email notifications.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE
GEORGIA GOAL PROGRAM
All Georgia taxpayers are eligible to receive a 100% state income tax credit in exchange for their contributions to Georgia GOAL. Funds raised through GOAL are used to provide tuition assistance for qualifying students attending St. Pius X. Previously St. Pius X utilized GRACE Scholars to administer this program.
DRESDEN ELEMENTARY AND MISSION TRIPS
St. Pius X’s culture of giving extends beyond our immediate community. Dresden Elementary School and the St. Pius X Campus Ministry-sponsored mission trips are the school’s priorities in terms of community-focused service and fundraising.
LOCKER LEGACIES
Donate to the Ring the Bells Capital Campaign and receive a commemorative locker nameplate in honor of your student, alumni, or family. You choose your locker location and inscription. All donations are fully tax deductible.
MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS
Employer/Employee matching gift programs help many St. Pius X donors double their gifts to the school. Scan the QR code to check if your employer has a program.
PLANNED GIVING
Planned giving is a way to make a gift to St. Pius X while meeting the long-term needs of your estate planning. The Chi-Rho Society honors individuals who have included St. Pius X in their wills or estate plans. Examples of planned gifts include gifts of cash, securities, tangible property, real estate, or life insurance.
SCHOLARSHIPS & MEMORIALS
Scholarships and Memorials ensure a St. Pius X education is within reach for as many students as possible. This form of tuition assistance is awarded to students based on need. All contributions are held in perpetuity and St. Pius X uses only annual earnings from these funds, leaving the principal intact.
GIVE WITHOUT COST TO YOU
Kroger: Register your Kroger Plus card at Kroger.com. In your Account Summary, scroll down to the Community Rewards box to edit your beneficiary organization. The number for St. Pius X is 21385.
Publix: Create or log in to your account at www.publix.com/register. In Account Settings, scroll down to Publix Partners and search “Pius” to select St. Pius X as your partner school. Each time you enter your phone number on the key pad at checkout, a portion of your sale will be contributed to St. Pius X.
Other Events
Heritage Homecoming
September 24, 2024
Join us for the third annual Heritage Homecoming to celebrate the heritage of our school community. Enjoy food and drinks from around the world, cooking and baking competitions, and performances. All students, families, and alumni are welcome. Bring your favorite dish to share!
Trivia Night
February 8, 2025
Trivia Night, now in its 17th year, is a perennial favorite with over 400 people gathering in the gym for a night of entertainment. Bring your own food and drinks, decorate your tables and get ready for a night of fun and laughter! This is a 21+ event.
Golf Tournament
June 2025
The annual George B. Maloof St. Pius X Golf Tournament offers a morning and afternoon flight, lunch, and an auction benefiting Alumni scholarships, the Athletic Association, and the Football Program. This popular event sells out each year, so don’t miss it!
