Navigator 10/12/25
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OCTOBER 12, 2025
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, October 13 (B Day)
Tuesday, October 14 (A Day)
Wednesday, October 15 (B Day)
- Fall Musical Tickets go on sale @ 8AM
- International Round Table
Thursday, October 16 (A Day)
Friday, October 17
- In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
Dates to Note...
- 10/22 - Respect Life Mass
- 10/27 & 10/29 - Fall Conferences
- 10/28 - Freshmen attending JA Career Fair
- 10/31 - Staff Progress Reporting - NO SCHOOL
- 11/2-8 - Vocations Awareness Week
- 11/10 - Discover Xavier Night
- 11/11 - Veteran's Day Flag Raising: 7:15AM
- 11/12 - Community Service Day
- 11/14-11/16 - Fall Musical (The Addams Family: School Edition)
To-Do List...
- Register your student(s) to participate in Community Service Day - Deadline was 10/10
- Sign up for Conferences (See email from Anne Wallraff from 10/4/24.)
- Sign up to help donate items for teachers during conferences: Click Here
Upcoming Parish Events...
PARISH: St John XXIII
- Youth Nights for high school students
- Dates: 10/19, 11/16, 12/14
- Time: 6:00-8:00PM
- Catholic Heart Work Camp
- Summer service trip
- Where: Champaign, IL
- Dates: June 21-27
PARISH: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Questions & Queso
- Date: October 12
- Time: 6:00-7:00PM
PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- PARISH: ST. JUDE | LANDSCAPING
- PARISH: ST. LUDMILA | BINGO CONCESSIONS
- PARISH: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | ADORATION
- PARISH: IC/ST. WENCESLAUS | MOWING
PARISH INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINKS FOUND AT CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES
Handy Quicklinks
- Parish Mass Times
- Lunch Menus
- Calendar
- XCS Handbooks
- Bell Schedule
- PowerSchool
- FACTS
- SNAP!
- Meal Magic (Lunch Account)
- Xavier Catholic Schools
Activities
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
Fall Musical Tickets
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams Family! Tickets for the magnificently macabre fall musical, The Addams Family: School Edition will go on sale on Wednesday, October 15th at 8:00 AM. Reserve your seat and join the Addams family from November 14-16 for a creepy good time! This show is rated PG-13 due to mild dark humor.
Tickets are $12 each and include all service fees. *NEW* this year: Friday evening dinner and a show tickets are $40 each (including all service fees) and include your ticket to Friday’s performance and a three-course pasta dinner. All tickets must be purchased online before the show. No tickets will be sold at the door and no activity passes are accepted.
Hy-Vee Cash for Students
We are now accepting Hy-Vee receipts for this wonderful program! Receipts for this year must be dated April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Thank you for your support!
Welcome to Respect Life Month!
Here are ways for students to engage in October: Respect Life Month
- More info coming soon about a pro-life movie night on campus!
- Come pray the Mental Health Novena in the Xavier Chapel at 3pm Friday, October 10-Saturday, October 18 (on the weekend days, pray it on your own).
- Link to pray at home and/or sign up for each day to be emailed to you
Community System Diaper Drive for YPN
In celebration of Respect Life Month the Community System has been collecting diapers to support Young Parents Network and the Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank. This is the final week! Students are encouraged to bring in diapers through October 17th. All donations should be brought to the student's "House".
Parent Donations Needed for Conferences
On Monday, October 27th & Wednesday, October 29th, Xavier will be holding Fall Conferences. During these days, XPX provides meals for the teachers as these are very long work days at Xavier. We are also collecting extra snacks and treats for teachers and staff for Thankful Thursdays, where we will set out treats in the teachers' lounge as an extra treat for all they do.
Please see the following link to help donate food and drinks for these meals. All donations can be dropped on Monday (10/27) & Wednesday (10/29). Donations can be dropped off outside the main office on the carts provided from 7:30 AM-12:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rheinschmidt @ 558-6952 or [email protected].
Thank you for supporting XPX and the staff of Xavier High School!
Have you ever Considered What the Cost of Your Child's Education Means to You?
Each day, your child benefits from the faith, care, and commitment of our Xavier Catholic Schools teachers and staff—people who pour their hearts into shaping students spiritually and academically. Has your family accepted the Generosity Challenge? Through the Generosity Challenge, we’re asking families to reflect on the true value of this Catholic education and join us in supporting those who make it possible.
Your gift directly supports our staff and teachers, helping us to recognize and retain the exceptional educators who make such a difference in our schools. Parent Bonus: Once you make your donation, you’ll be removed from any further fundraising asks for the remainder of the school year.
Give today at crxcs.org/Give, via PayPal, Venmo: @XavierCatholicSchools, or send in a check —and accept the Generosity Challenge!
Important Reminders
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for:
- Monday, October 27th (4:00-8:00 PM)
- Wednesday, October 29th (4:00-8:00 PM)
Registration will begin Sunday, October 12th at 5:00 PM. Instructions were mailed out on October 6th. Please contact Anne Wallraff if you did not receive an email.
It's Busing Reimbursement Time!
First semester transportation reimbursement forms are linked below. CR forms due to XHS Main Office by 11/21, all others due to the district of residence by 12/1.
Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Cedar Rapids Public Schools Link
College Community Schools Link
Save the Date!
October 17 & October 31
Teacher In-Service/Staff Reporting Day
No School
October 27 & 29
Fall Conferences
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
More details coming soon.
November 12
Community Service Day
OCTOBER 12, 2025
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, October 13 (B Day)
Tuesday, October 14 (A Day)
Wednesday, October 15 (B Day)
- Fall Musical Tickets go on sale @ 8AM
- International Round Table
Thursday, October 16 (A Day)
Friday, October 17
- In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
Dates to Note...
- 10/22 - Respect Life Mass
- 10/27 & 10/29 - Fall Conferences
- 10/28 - Freshmen attending JA Career Fair
- 10/31 - Staff Progress Reporting - NO SCHOOL
- 11/2-8 - Vocations Awareness Week
- 11/10 - Discover Xavier Night
- 11/11 - Veteran's Day Flag Raising: 7:15AM
- 11/12 - Community Service Day
- 11/14-11/16 - Fall Musical (The Addams Family: School Edition)
To-Do List...
- Register your student(s) to participate in Community Service Day - Deadline was 10/10
- Sign up for Conferences (See email from Anne Wallraff from 10/4/24.)
- Sign up to help donate items for teachers during conferences: Click Here
Upcoming Parish Events...
PARISH: St John XXIII
- Youth Nights for high school students
- Dates: 10/19, 11/16, 12/14
- Time: 6:00-8:00PM
- Catholic Heart Work Camp
- Summer service trip
- Where: Champaign, IL
- Dates: June 21-27
PARISH: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Questions & Queso
- Date: October 12
- Time: 6:00-7:00PM
PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- PARISH: ST. JUDE | LANDSCAPING
- PARISH: ST. LUDMILA | BINGO CONCESSIONS
- PARISH: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | ADORATION
- PARISH: IC/ST. WENCESLAUS | MOWING
PARISH INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINKS FOUND AT CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES
Handy Quicklinks
- Parish Mass Times
- Lunch Menus
- Calendar
- XCS Handbooks
- Bell Schedule
- PowerSchool
- FACTS
- SNAP!
- Meal Magic (Lunch Account)
- Xavier Catholic Schools
Activities
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
Fall Musical Tickets
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams Family! Tickets for the magnificently macabre fall musical, The Addams Family: School Edition will go on sale on Wednesday, October 15th at 8:00 AM. Reserve your seat and join the Addams family from November 14-16 for a creepy good time! This show is rated PG-13 due to mild dark humor.
Tickets are $12 each and include all service fees. *NEW* this year: Friday evening dinner and a show tickets are $40 each (including all service fees) and include your ticket to Friday’s performance and a three-course pasta dinner. All tickets must be purchased online before the show. No tickets will be sold at the door and no activity passes are accepted.
Hy-Vee Cash for Students
We are now accepting Hy-Vee receipts for this wonderful program! Receipts for this year must be dated April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Thank you for your support!
Welcome to Respect Life Month!
Here are ways for students to engage in October: Respect Life Month
- More info coming soon about a pro-life movie night on campus!
- Come pray the Mental Health Novena in the Xavier Chapel at 3pm Friday, October 10-Saturday, October 18 (on the weekend days, pray it on your own).
- Link to pray at home and/or sign up for each day to be emailed to you
Community System Diaper Drive for YPN
In celebration of Respect Life Month the Community System has been collecting diapers to support Young Parents Network and the Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank. This is the final week! Students are encouraged to bring in diapers through October 17th. All donations should be brought to the student's "House".
Parent Donations Needed for Conferences
On Monday, October 27th & Wednesday, October 29th, Xavier will be holding Fall Conferences. During these days, XPX provides meals for the teachers as these are very long work days at Xavier. We are also collecting extra snacks and treats for teachers and staff for Thankful Thursdays, where we will set out treats in the teachers' lounge as an extra treat for all they do.
Please see the following link to help donate food and drinks for these meals. All donations can be dropped on Monday (10/27) & Wednesday (10/29). Donations can be dropped off outside the main office on the carts provided from 7:30 AM-12:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rheinschmidt @ 558-6952 or [email protected].
Thank you for supporting XPX and the staff of Xavier High School!
Have you ever Considered What the Cost of Your Child's Education Means to You?
Each day, your child benefits from the faith, care, and commitment of our Xavier Catholic Schools teachers and staff—people who pour their hearts into shaping students spiritually and academically. Has your family accepted the Generosity Challenge? Through the Generosity Challenge, we’re asking families to reflect on the true value of this Catholic education and join us in supporting those who make it possible.
Your gift directly supports our staff and teachers, helping us to recognize and retain the exceptional educators who make such a difference in our schools. Parent Bonus: Once you make your donation, you’ll be removed from any further fundraising asks for the remainder of the school year.
Give today at crxcs.org/Give, via PayPal, Venmo: @XavierCatholicSchools, or send in a check —and accept the Generosity Challenge!
Important Reminders
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for:
- Monday, October 27th (4:00-8:00 PM)
- Wednesday, October 29th (4:00-8:00 PM)
Registration will begin Sunday, October 12th at 5:00 PM. Instructions were mailed out on October 6th. Please contact Anne Wallraff if you did not receive an email.
It's Busing Reimbursement Time!
First semester transportation reimbursement forms are linked below. CR forms due to XHS Main Office by 11/21, all others due to the district of residence by 12/1.
Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Cedar Rapids Public Schools Link
College Community Schools Link
Save the Date!
October 17 & October 31
Teacher In-Service/Staff Reporting Day
No School
October 27 & 29
Fall Conferences
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
More details coming soon.
November 12
Community Service Day