Pius X Celebrates Student Heritage at Annual International Day

The Catholic school's second annual event featured cultural performances, traditional food and clothing, and interactive exhibits.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:13pm

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An abstract, blurred photograph showing a group of students in colorful traditional clothing gathered around a table covered in international flags, crafts, and food, capturing the celebratory atmosphere of Pius X High School's annual cultural heritage event.Students at Pius X High School celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds through traditional dress, food, and performances at the school's annual International Day event.Lincoln Today

Pius X High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, hosted its second annual International Day celebration, showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of its student body. The event featured interactive maps, crafts, traditional food and clothing, and student performances highlighting their family traditions from around the world.

Why it matters

The International Day event allows Pius X to celebrate the rich diversity within its Catholic school community, providing students the opportunity to share and take pride in their cultural backgrounds.

The details

The International Day celebration included interactive exhibits where students could explore maps and crafts representing their home countries and cultures. Students also performed traditional dances and songs, with junior Diandra Delgado sharing her passion for the Mexican folk dance Folklorico. Heather Scheffler, an office manager at Pius X, said the school wanted to 'bring everyone together to celebrate' its 'rich cultural diversity'.

  • Pius X hosted International Day for the second year in 2026.

The players

Heather Scheffler

An office manager at Pius X High School.

Isaac Baehr

A junior at Pius X High School.

Diandra Delgado

A student at Pius X High School who performed traditional Mexican Folklorico dance.

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What they’re saying

“We just wanted to celebrate our rich cultural diversity within Pius and the Catholic community and we have so many connections and just wanted to bring everyone together to celebrate that with this international day.”

— Heather Scheffler, Office Manager, Pius X High School

“You don't entirely know your classmates until you're outside of a school setting, but here even though it is at Pius you get to see all of their different cultures and how proud they are of them.”

— Isaac Baehr, Junior, Pius X High School

“Folklorico is a Mexican folk dance and usually they tell stories with the songs. Every time we have to perform we have to smile but to me the smile just comes naturally because I've always wanted to do it.”

— Diandra Delgado, Student, Pius X High School

What’s next

Pius X plans to continue hosting the International Day celebration annually as its diverse student community continues to grow.

The takeaway

Pius X's International Day event provides an inclusive platform for students to share their cultural heritage and foster a greater sense of community within the Catholic school.