Impact Gala 2026

St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy (PMA) is a co-ed Catholic school for grades 9-12 in Downey, serving over 600 students. This year, the school is hosting its biennial Impact Gala on April 25th at Bella Verde Golf Course! This event honors those who have made their mark on this school and given back in enormous ways. This year’s honorees are Fr. Samuel Ward, Kathleen Aikenhead of the William H. Hannon Foundation, and LaTanya Sheffield, PX ‘81. We hope you will join us in an evening of celebration, all in support of PMA’s stability and longevity.

This evening will benefit St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy and its greatest needs- supporting tuition assistance for its students and supplementing wage increases for the passionate and talented educators who ensure PMA students can grow in their faith, learn without limits, and live with a purpose. Currently, over 85% of PMA students demonstrate need to afford a PMA education. With the help of generous benefactors, over $3 million was allocated in tuition assistance and scholarships in 2025-2026. A gift to PMA is magnified by its results, as over 90% of PMA students matriculate directly to a college or university upon graduation. Among PMA’s recent graduates are Posse and Gates Scholars, future medical professionals, lawyers, engineers, NBA hopefuls, talented artists, athletes, future educators, and more.