NAVIGATOR: 1/4/26

January 4, 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 5 (A Day)

Classes resume, second semester begins

Tuesday, January 6 (B Day)

Wednesday, January 7 (A Day)

Thursday, January 8 (B Day)

Friday, January 9 (A Day)

Dates to Note...

1/10 - Xtravaganza
1/15, 1/16 - Women's Conference
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

PARISH INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINKS FOUND AT CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES

PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Handy Quick links

Activities

Bound

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

1st Block 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM
3rd Block 12:05 PM - 1:25 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

XTRAVAGANZA

Xtravaganza 2026 is Saturday, January 10th! If you haven't experienced it - you're in for a real treat. It's a great event and this year looks to be even better. In order to make it happen - and in order to raise as much money as we can to benefit our High School Show Choir Program - we need you. Below are some awesome opportunities for you to contribute your time, talents and treasures.

Donate - full transparency, we need donations in order to make money.
- CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF NEEDED DONATIONS
Volunteer Opportunity - we're gonna need your help that day.
- ADULTS - CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE DAY

Thank you for your support of the Xavier High School Show Choirs!

Student Services

CAREER & SERVICE FAIR

Xavier High School is looking for volunteers from all industry areas and nonprofits to be part of our Career and Service Fair on Friday, January 23, 2026. We are reaching out to our most valuable resources–YOU, our community! **We currently have a particular need for presenters in the fields of Agriculture/Natural Resources, Energy, Hospitality/Tourism, and Information Technology. If you or someone you know is interested in sharing about your career as well as your education and path to get to where you are, please fill out the interest form. Please contact Jill Sires at [email protected] with any questions.

XCS News & Updates

Xavier Middle School Preview Night & Construction Update
Xavier Middle School Preview Night for families of the 2026–2027 school year will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 7:00PM at Xavier High School. This special evening will serve as both an information session for prospective middle school families and a milestone moment for our school community. We will officially launch the public phase of our capital campaign and unveil the renderings of our new middle school building for the first time. Guests will also have the opportunity to hear from our new principal, whose appointment we anticipate announcing in late January following the completion of interviews with internal candidates. While the event is designed for families of students entering Grades 6–8 in 2026–2027, all Xavier Catholic Schools families are warmly invited to attend and learn more about the future of Xavier Middle School.

XMS Construction Update
The latest construction of Xavier Middle School is now available. Crews have been making progress despite the weather. To view the latest construction updates and more about XMS, head to CRXCS.org/XMS.

Join the XCS Team: School Activities Bus Drivers Needed

Athletics • Band • Field Trips • And More!

A perfect part-time opportunity for retirees or anyone who loves driving and serving our students! Do you enjoy driving and want flexible, part-time work?

Do you know someone who is recently retired, in good health, and interested in driving a bus?

Xavier Catholic Schools is seeking part-time bus drivers to support a variety of school activities. Driving times vary and are primarily within the Cedar Rapids/Marion area, with occasional trips to Iowa City/Coralville.

Requirements & Support:

Applicants must be able to pass a DOT physical through their primary physician or a certified medical examiner.
Need training or the correct license? No problem — we will guide you through the process.
Starting hourly rate: $24.32

Interested persons should call Cory McGarvey at 319-739-7300 ext 402 or email at [email protected].

Reminders...

FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS

If you feel that you might be eligible for free/reduced meals, please fill out the application at crxcs.org/food. If your student is already receiving free or reduced priced meals they do not need to reapply, only new applications should be submitted. Please contact [email protected] if you need help filling out forms.

HY-VEE CASH 4 STUDENTS

Please remember to keep bringing in your Hy-Vee receipts for their Cash 4 Students program. Hy-Vee donates $1 for every $200 in receipts collected. You can drop them off at the Xavier front desk during school hours or in the business office drop box outside the main office after hours.

Receipts need to be dated from April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026.
The deadline to turn these in is April 1, 2026.

Thank you for your help with this great fundraiser for our school!

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!