NAVIGATOR: 1/11/26
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January 11, 2026
NAVIGATOR
The Official Parent/Guardian Newsletter of Xavier High School
Welcome to the Navigator, the official weekly e-newsletter for Xavier High School parents/guardians. This email will typically arrive in your inbox at 5:00 PM on Sundays to help you navigate the week ahead.
Week at a Glance...
Monday, January 12 (B Day)
Tuesday, January 13 (A Day)
Wednesday, January 14 (B Day)
Thursday, January 15 (A Day)
- Women's Conference - 9th/10th
Friday, January 16 (B Day)
- Women's Conference - 11th/12th
Dates to Note...
- 1/17 - Dancing with the Saints
- 1/19 - In-Service Day, No School
- 1/23 - Career & Service Day
- 2/27 - In-Service Day - No School
Upcoming Parish Events...
PARISH: ST. WENCESLAUS
- YOUTH GROUP: GLOVIK PARISH CENTER | 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
SOUP SUPPER FUNDRAISER FOR SEMINARIANS & RELIGIOUS | JAN. 31 | 5-8 PM
PARISH: ST. LUDMILA
- WINTER BIBLE STUDY | DETAILS
PARISH INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINKS FOUND AT CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES
PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PARISH: ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON | MOMS GROUP
PARISH; ST. LUDMILA | ICE CREAM BUCKETS NEEDED
PARISH: ST. JOHN XXIII | CHILDREN’S LITURGY
PARISH: ST. JOSEPH | CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE MEAL VOLUNTEERS
PARISH: ST. JOSEPH | PARISH OFFICE
PARISH: ST. JUDE | CHILDREN’S CHOIR
PARISH: ST. PIUS X | FELLOWSHIP COMMISSIONHandy Quick links
- Parish Mass Times
- Lunch Menus
- Calendar
- XCS Handbooks
- Bell Schedule
- PowerSchool
- FACTS
- SNAP!
- Meal Magic (Lunch Account)
- Xavier Catholic Schools
Activities
Main Office Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Closed on holidays and in-service days
LMC Hours
- Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesdays/Thursdays - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
XHALE Hours
- 3rd Block 12:05 PM - 1:25 PM
- 4th Block 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Social Media
Twitter/X Accounts to Follow:
- XAVIER HS: @XAVIERSAINTS
- ACTIVITIES: @XAVIERSAINTSAD
- PRESIDENT MCCARVILLE: @CRXPRES
- CAMPUS MINISTRY: @XHS_MINISTRY
- COMMUNITY SYSTEM: @XHSCOMMUNITY
News & Updates
2025-26 Senior Photo Deadline
The deadline for senior yearbook photos will be March 27th. Please email photos to [email protected]. Preferred photos are head-shots with appropriate attire and no hats.
Campus Ministry
Food Waste Awareness & Stewardship Week
Next week, January 12-16, our students are participating in Food Waste Awareness & Stewardship Week. During lunch, they will place any unopened or uneaten food on a designated table to see how much is wasted in just one week.
Through this activity, students will learn about stewardship of creation, solidarity with those in need, and gratitude for God’s gifts, all key principles of our Catholic faith. Families can support the week by encouraging students to take only what they’ll eat and by discussing ways to reduce food waste at home and at Xavier.
Together, we are helping students grow as thoughtful, compassionate stewards of the gifts God has given us.
Adoration for Life
St. Pius X Sanctity of Life Committee is hosting a city-wide Holy Hour Thursday, January 22 from 7-8 pm. This is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All are invited!
XCS News & Updates
2026-2027 Enrollment and Re-Enrollment Process Opening Jan 19th
Families with students currently enrolled in preschool through 11th grade will receive an email on January 19th outlining the re-enrollment process for existing students, as well as the application process for any new students. Completion of this brief form for current students will assist Xavier Catholic Schools in making important decisions that help shape the future of our schools. We greatly appreciate your timely attention to this request. Tuition information for the 2026–2027 school year will also be included in the January 19th email.
In the spring, families will be asked to complete PowerSchool forms and sign tuition contracts.
Questions regarding re-enrollment or enrollment of a new student may be directed to Cara Joens, Director of Enrollment, at [email protected] or 319-739-7300, ext. 313.
Help Spread the Word about XCS Open Houses!
All families are invited to attend upcoming open houses across Xavier Catholic Schools. These events are great opportunities to take tours, meet teachers and staff, and learn more about what our Catholic schools have to offer! Please help us spread the word about these events. Open house dates/times are as follows:
LASALLE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY (PK-5) & ELC
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. | 3:00-5:00 p.m.
ALL SAINTS ELEMENTARY (PK-5) & ELC
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 pm
MATTHEW ELEMENTARY (PK-5) & ELC
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
PIUS X ELEMENTARY (PK-5) & ELC
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 | 5:30-7:00 p.m.
JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PK-8) & ELC
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
XAVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) PREVIEW NIGHT
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. (Hosted at Xavier High School)
Families are invited to attend an informational session about the future Xavier Middle School (opening 2026-2027). Hear from the newly-named XMS principal, see official renderings of the school, and more.
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL (9-12): Xavier HS hosted its open house this past fall. Families are welcome to schedule a tour of XHS by contacting Cara Joens, XCS Enrollment Director, at [email protected] or 319-739-7300 ext. 317.
All XCS open house information can be found at: CRXCS.org/Xplore.
Reminder for 2026-2027 XCS Families: Action Items for In-Parish Tuition Eligibility Next Year
Families recently received communication via email and in the mail about the Covenant for Parishes & Families. As Xavier Catholic Schools are extensions of our supporting parishes, all families with students who will be enrolled in XCS schools next year (K-12), must attend a Covenant meeting at their home parish and sign the Covenant to be eligible for in-parish tuition in 2026-2027.
What is the Covenant?
The Covenant for Parishes & Families is a shared commitment rooted in our Catholic mission and centered on three essential relationships:The parish’s role in nurturing faith
The family’s call to active participation in parish life, especially through regular Sunday and Holy Day Mass
Xavier Catholic Schools’ identity as a ministry of our supporting parishes
For more information about this new and important effort and to see parish meeting dates/times, head to CRXCS.org/Covenant.
For questions, please email Dr. Phil Drey, XCS Catholicity Director at [email protected] or Mary Harken, XCS Parish Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
As part of Catholic Schools week celebrations, XPX will hold a luncheon for all teachers and staff. We will also be collecting K cups and coffee for the teacher's lounge. Please see the following link if you would like to help donate items to this event. All donations can be dropped off on the cart outside the main office on Thursday, January 29 from 7:30-9:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rheinschmidt at [email protected] or 558-6952. Thank you for helping with this XPX event and for supporting XPX and the teachers and staff during Catholic Schools Week.
Save the Date!
January 15, 16
Women's Conference
Sign-up info shared recently with students
January 19
No School
Professional Development Day
January 23
Career & Service Fair
Contact Jill Sires to volunteer!