Hawk Happenings
Alumni in Hungary
Hawk Happenings, April 20, 2026
CPS graduates, now studying in Rome, made a stop in Hungary to explore their Cistercian heritage. Hayden, Nam, and Max (CPS Class of ’24) met up with Fr. John Bayer in Budapest. Max even brought his Cistercian hat.
Confirmation
Hawk Happenings, April 18, 2026
Fr. Abbot Peter administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 39 Cistercian boys in the Abbey Church.
Spring Sports
Hawk Happenings, April 16, 2026
From the diamond to the fairway, the courts to the track, Spring has been a busy season for Cistercian Athletics. Go Hawks!
Service Project
Hawk Happenings, April 14, 2026
Form IV students helped beautify the Cross Country trail as part of their Confirmation service project. With rakes and fresh mulch, they cared for the wooded path many of our boys run throughout the year, surrounded by bluebonnets and trees along the Trinity.
Suit up!
Hawk Happenings, April 11, 2026
Upper School students in Fr. Raphael’s Agriculture Elective recently donned their bee suits to inspect one of our campus hives. They found a healthy amount of honey and brood and even spotted the queen.
Best of all, no stings.
Alfombras de Flores
Hawk Happenings, March 31, 2026
Form VI Spanish students explored Holy Week (Semana Santa) traditions by creating their own flower carpets.
Blessing of the Bats
Hawk Happenings, March 29, 2026
Hawk Baseball held their annual Blessing of the Bats with Fr. Anthony this past week. One of Hawk Baseballs best traditions.
Student Council President
Hawk Happenings, March 26, 2026
This morning, our Student Council President for the 2026–2027 school year was announced. Leadership is handed off. The torch is passed. Ardere et Lucere!
Rockets!
Hawk Happenings, March 19, 2026
Each year, our Form III students take to the Hidden Field with Fr. Mark for one of Cistercian’s favorite traditions: the annual Rocket Launch.
Form I Construction Visit
Hawk Happenings, February 21, 2026
This week, Fr. Christopher walked with his Form I students through the former art and music rooms, now cleared and ready for demolition. The boys studied blueprints and caught a glimpse of what’s next. A new Performing Arts Center, coming soon!