NAVIGATOR: 11/23/25
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NOVEMBER 23, 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, November 24 (B Day)
Tuesday, November 25 (A Day)
Wednesday, November 26
- Thanksgiving Break Begins - No School
Dates to Note...
Upcoming Parish Events...
PARISH: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) CLASSES BEGINNING SOON
- FR. JUNGE HOSTING HOLY HOURS DURING ADVENT | DEC. 2, 9, 16, 23 | 6:30 PM
PARISH: ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
- WOMEN OF WORTH ADVENT REFLECTION | NOV. 30 | 8:00 PM
PARISH: ST. LUDMILA
- THANKSGIVING MEAL | NOV. 27 | NOON
- CHRISTMAS MARKET | DEC. 6 | 9:00 AM
PARISH: ST. JOSEPH
- ADVENT RENEWAL | NOV. 30-DEC. 2
PARISH: ST. PATRICK
- PANCAKES & PAJAMAS | DEC. 7 | 9:00 AM
PARISH: ST. PIUS X
- THANKSGIVING POTLUCK | NOV. 23
- FAMILY CHRISTMAS MINI GOLF | DEC. 13-14
PARISH INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINKS FOUND AT CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES
Handy Quicklinks
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
- 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
COMMUNITY APPAREL STORE
The Community Store is now open and will be available until Monday, Dec. 1st. This is the place to grab an extra community shirt, a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt for those cold days at Xavier! When ordering please make sure you select the correct community. Click on the link below to place your order:
BLOOD DRIVE
The Battle of 42nd Street Blood Drive: Xavier vs Kennedy is scheduled for Monday, December 8 & Tuesday, December 9 at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene (3000 42nd St NE from 1:30-6pm.
- Clink the link in the dates above to choose your date/time.
- Schedule early to get the time you want.
- The schedule is shared with the Kennedy Community also.
- Questions may be directed to [email protected].
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! 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 follow this link and fill out the interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SMWew00qAElvVISry7NwPjAFVJ8lW7S17VIeQE6wx0I/edit
Please contact Jill Sires at [email protected] with any questions.
Campus Ministry
HAPPY START TO ADVENT!
Advent starts on Sunday, November 30! Join the Advent Challenge at Xavier: Advent Challenge. Bring your sheet (filled out) to Campus Ministry on December 23 and receive a donut and fellowship at 7:30 am.
PREISTHOOD DISCERNMENT DINNERS
Andrew Dinners are evenings for young men to pray, learn, ask questions about diocesan priesthood, and have a good meal. As Saint Andrew invited his brother, Simon Peter, to encounter Jesus and realize his vocation (John 1:40-42), priests, with the help of parish and school leaders, are encouraged to invite young men to these dinners.
Wednesday, December 3 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, starting at 5:00 PM
ANGEL OF HOPE
The Angel of Hope statue at Xavier is a beautiful symbol of hope for everyone grieving the loss of a child. Please join us on December 6, at 7:00 PM as we pray for hope, light, and grace this Advent season for all those in need. Dress warm, the Angel of Hope is outside on the east side of the school.
XCS News & Updates
XAVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE
Our bi-weekly update about the construction of Xavier Middle School is now available! Crews have been making steady progress inside and outside the building, finishing wall framing and early utility work, and are now getting ready to start foundation, stairwell, and exterior excavation work as the project moves into its next phase. The full construction update (and more information about Xavier Middle School) can be found at CRXCS.org/XMS.
THE ROAD TO XAVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT EVENT RECORDING
The recording of the “Road to Xavier Middle School” parent event from Nov. 13th is available for viewing here. It can also be found with other Xavier Middle School information at CRXCS.org/XMS.
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Families with students entering Xavier High School next year are asked to complete this brief application to confirm enrollment. Priority deadline is December 15.
Enrollment and re-enrollment for Pre-K through 8th grade will open on January 19th.
Questions can be directed to Cara Joens, Director of Enrollment, [email protected].
XCS PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY - WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
We are seeking input from XCS parents and guardians to better assess where we are at and where we are going as a system. It will also help identify/address immediate needs and prioritize future needs as they relate to our overall strategic plan. This survey is fairly extensive and covers a variety of areas, therefore it will be open through January 1, 2026 to provide ample time for you to offer important feedback. Thank you in advance for raising your voice as we work together in pursuit of our mission!
Find a link to the survey AND some of the feedback/action from our last parent survey at https://crxcs.org/survey
Foundation News
ALUMNI: REGISTER NOW FOR THE LASALLE-REGIS-XAVIER ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Calling all LaSalle, Regis, and Xavier alumni and spectators! Lace up those basketball shoes and register to compete in the annual Alumni Basketball Tournament at Xavier HS on Saturday, Nov. 29 (Thanksgiving weekend). There will be a men's and women's bracket. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the first game for the tournament beginning at 10 a.m.
To register: tinyurl.com/47t72rmh
For more info: xaviersaints.org/alumnibballSave the Date!
December 14
Christmas with Xavier
Band & Choir Concert ~ 3:00 PM - XHS Main Gym
December 16 - 23
Semester Finals
Early dismissal @ 11:50 on 12/23
December 24 - January 2
Christmas Break
No School