{"id":8723,"date":"2026-05-07T14:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/?p=8723"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:18:23","slug":"nam-news-april-30-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/nam-news-april-30-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NAM News &#8211; May 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Do not be afraid&#8230; to be a saint. &#8211; St. John Paul II<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\">We&#8217;re In This Together:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtue of the Month:<\/strong> <span>Magnificence- Doing great things for God<\/span><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtue of the Week: <\/strong> <span>Loyalty\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Skill: <\/strong>Accepting defeat\/loss\u00a0<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\">Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 11:<\/strong> MNO at Papa Johns on N. 27th<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108803759 BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100488575 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100488575 BCX8\"><strong>May 14:<\/strong> Ascension Thursday (no school, Holy Day of Obligation)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100488575 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108803759 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW100488575 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><strong>May 15:<\/strong> 8<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW39640589 BCX8\" data-fontsize=\"11\">th<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Grade Graduation at 6:30pm\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108803759 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW100488575 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW54248200 BCX8\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54248200 BCX8\">May 18: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54248200 BCX8\">Bump Up Day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54248200 BCX8\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW54248200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108803759 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW100488575 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW54248200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">May 21: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108803759 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW100488575 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW54248200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">Kindergarten Graduation after mass,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108803759 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW100488575 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39640589 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW54248200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0Last day of school<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>As a reminder, our school office hours during the school days are 7:15 A.M. \u2013 4:00 P.M. If you are picking your child up from extended care, we ask you call or text 402.641.6210 and a staff member will walk your child out to you.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">NAM Events<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Retirement-Card-Shower-Flyer.jpg\" width=\"633\" height=\"819\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summer-Volunteer-Hours.png\" width=\"646\" height=\"836\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Donations<\/span><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Lunch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-30-135718.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The USDA\u2019s Summer Food Service Program provides no-cost meals to children\u00a0ages\u00a01- 18 years at approved locations across the state.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find information about summer meals sites near you, visit the\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusda-fns.maps.arcgis.com%2Fapps%2Fwebappviewer%2Findex.html%3Fid%3De27b6688505340baa54f684193656cdb&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDave-Friesen%40cdolinc.net%7Ca00ca1a103dd41f47dba08de94a8e393%7Cc05f8ba72daa4019b0cc5849c9959fdc%7C0%7C0%7C639111650266686384%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0hybM9SRJmy3CuJEnUG3X8BMSIYJwMZ4fSJ3wCrLR7Q%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">SFSP Site Finder.<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">*Please note: The Nebraska SFSP sites will be available in the Summer Meals Site Finder after the NDE approves site locations, which will be on\u00a0approximately May 25, 2026.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">PTO News<\/span><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><\/span><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped with Mayfair last Friday!\u00a0 It turned out to be a beautiful evening and we are so thankful for all of the volunteers who stepped up to help us put on this event.\u00a0 &lt;3<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Speaking of Mayfair, <span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark617btlkhw uM2yb\">congrats<\/span> to our RAFFLE WINNERS!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Movie Club Annual membership: Fernando Mendez<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Family LED Trampoline: Walker Nguyen<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Blackstone Grill: Greg Johnson<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is happening now!\u00a0 We have the best teachers here at NAM!\u00a0 PTO has been providing meals and treats all week with a fun theme to show appreciation on behalf of all families.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Our last MNO of the year will be Papa John\u2019s!\u00a0 Order pizza from Papa John\u2019s anytime on Monday 5\/11!\u00a0 See flyer for details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>As we wrap up the year, we want to share a summary of PTO accomplishments throughout the year.\u00a0 We are so thankful for all of the NAM families who support PTO &#8211; whether it is volunteering at an event, contributing to a meal, participating in our fundraiser, dining out with MNOs\u2026we could not do it without YOU!<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-07-101613.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><em style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #000000;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MNO-May.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Pius X High School Parent Association representative for North American Martyrs parish is Kari Price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Kari can help you find answers to Pius X High School related questions. She can be reached at 402-314-1699 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Kari-Price@cdolinc.net\" data-linkindex=\"0\" title=\"mailto:Kari-Price@cdolinc.net\">Kari-Price@cdolinc.net<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\">Volunteer Opportunities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Click the link below to volunteer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/volunteer\/\">https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/volunteer\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:&amp;vl84Hb_10|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"vl84Hb_10\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\">Pius News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #660202;\"><strong>Registration for Lincoln Youth Football 2026 season is now open<\/strong><\/span>. Visit\u00a0<a originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.jrbolts.com\/football\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jrbolts.com%2Ffootball%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CElizabeth-Fairbanks%40cdolinc.net%7Cbbcfc7b244cb4e7ef6be08de78a5c199%7Cc05f8ba72daa4019b0cc5849c9959fdc%7C0%7C0%7C639080850468913237%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5gAakb7z4cTO%2FTBc0DZtvOXbzQqq76%2BBUeG8MhsxBs0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-linkindex=\"12\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.jrbolts.com\/football\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\">https:\/\/www.jrbolts.com\/football\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information and for the link to get registered. Jr Bolts tackle football is open to all Catholic school students in 3rd-8th grade. If you have any questions please contact Taylor Ashburn at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jrboltsfootball@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"13\" title=\"mailto:jrboltsfootball@gmail.com\">jrboltsfootball@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Year 1 was a fantastic experience for our players. Come be part of a faith based, Christ centered program, as we continue to lay a foundation which will greatly benefit our players, our catholic school community and Pius X Football!<\/p>\n<p>Go Bolts!<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\">Community News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lincoln City Libraries invites all of Lincoln and Lancaster County to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. Registration for this fun, free, and easy-to-do challenge starts on May 22nd. To sign up, visit any Lincoln City Libraries location or register online or via the Beanstack app! Just for signing up, you\u2019ll receive a free Saltdogs ticket and a free entry to any City of Lincoln pool!<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the LCL Summer Reading Challenge is to keep brains healthy, active, and engaged in reading over the summer months. Simply read for 10 hours this summer (that\u2019s just 10 minutes a day), visit the library, and participate in a few simple activities like \u201cdo a good deed\u201d and \u201cread aloud\u201d to earn free prizes. Completion prizes include: free ice cream, another Saltdogs ticket, free Amigos and more! Plus, join us for fun and free<\/p>\n<p>Who can participate? ALL AGES! What kind of reading counts? All reading! Really! Reading books you have at home? That counts! Reading a comic book? That counts! Listening to an audiobook? That counts! There are so many ways to participate in reading this summer! Find out more at LincolnLibraries.org<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Summer Camp registration for Pius X Catholic High School is open at<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpiusx.net%2Fcamps&amp;data=05%7C02%7CElizabeth-Fairbanks%40cdolinc.net%7C0ea6219b6e454d5f4b5508de9fa36f78%7Cc05f8ba72daa4019b0cc5849c9959fdc%7C0%7C0%7C639123721499728560%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fwXUu5qv10T6EMACEvRze3eg68GsG0zps45vOB78yYk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWAda9f8eb1-d499-41a1-bf67-de829066b360\" originalsrc=\"http:\/\/piusx.net\/camps\" title=\"Original URL: http:\/\/piusx.net\/camps. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><b>PiusX.net\/camps<\/b><\/a><b>. Camps range from the arts to academics to athletics, and from kindergarteners to high school seniors, there is sure to be a camp your child will love. First week of camps start May 26.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><b><em style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #000000;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-07-094438.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #000000;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Flyer-2026-color.png\" width=\"691\" height=\"894\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 30px;\"><b><em style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #000000;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Soccer-Camp.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namartyrs.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Skirt-Try-on-Day-1.png\" width=\"647\" height=\"500\" style=\"display: block; 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