In an effort to challenge students to grow intellectually, all students are encouraged to participate in the following academic competitions. 

• Archdiocesan Spelling Bee - Through class spelling bees grade level winners participate in multi grade level competition. The winner of elementary level bee and the junior high bee move on to represent the school at the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee. 
• Geography Bee
• St. Pius X High School Academic Rally
• University of St. Thomas/Archdiocesan Essay Contest
• Do the Write Thing Texas Challenge
• Science Fair