St. Pius X School News

New Principal Announcement from Father Kelleher

Dear St. Pius X Community,

I am pleased to announce that I have selected a new principal for our beloved St. Pius X School. You will recall that I had previously announced a carefully selected Search Committee to assist me in carrying out this task. This committee has concluded its work, and I am very excited about their recommendation. Our new Principal for St. Pius X School will be Deacon Peter Schutzler.

I am convinced that Deacon Peter is the right man to lead St. Pius X School into the future as a school that will truly thrive, and not just survive. He impressed the Search Committee and me with his diverse experiences in education, his impressive qualifications and his personable and engaging leadership style. These are precisely the qualities which SPXS needs at this moment in its history.

Deacon Peter looks forward to working with the faculty and staff of SPXS and getting to know the school and parish communities. Please join me in welcoming him and praying for him as he begins his work with us.

Blessings and Peace,

Fr. John Kelleher, Pastor

Deacon Peter Schutzler, with over 33 years in education, has been appointed principal of St Pius X. A seasoned educator and administrator, he has served in public and Catholic schools across Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, most recently as a theology teacher and campus ministry team member at St. John Paul II High School in Hyannis since 2022. Holding degrees from The Pennsylvania State University and Chestnut Hill College, along with certifications in Secondary Education/Social Studies and a K-12 Principal Administration, Deacon Peter previously led St. Thomas More School to earn the Apple Distinguished School Award. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2015, he serves at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee, where he resides with his wife enjoying Cape Cod’s community and natural beauty.