Navigator: 11/9/25

NOVEMBER 9, 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 10 (B Day)

Discover Xavier Night - an event for current 8th grade students, prospective students, and their families

Tuesday, November 11 (A Day)

Veteran's Day Flag Raising: 7:15 AM

Wednesday, November 12 (B Day)

Community Service Day

Thursday, November 13 (A Day)

Reconciliation Service for Juniors & Sophomores

Friday, November 14

No School / In-Service Day
Opening Night for the Fall Musical Click Here for tickets

Dates to Note...

11/19 - Memorial Mass: 9:50 AM, Thanksgiving Meal
11/26-11/28 - Thanksgiving Break, No School

Upcoming Parish Events...

PARISH: MULTIPLE PARISHES

JOURNEY IN FAITH LISTENING SESSIONS | NOV. 12

JOURNEY IN FAITH LISTENING SESSIONS | NOV. 19

PARISH: ALL SAINTS

CINNAMON ROLL SEASON SALE | NOV. 8/9

PARISH: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION/ST. WENCESLAUS

YOUTH GROUP NIGHT | NOV. 9 | 6:30 PM

PARISH: ST. LUDMILA

THANKSGIVING MEAL | NOV. 27 | NOON

CHRISTMAS MARKET | DEC. 6 | 9:00 AM

PARISH: ST. JOSEPH, MARION

HEALING PRAYER SERVICE/ADORATION | NOV. 9 | 11:45 AM

PARISH: ST. PATRICK

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK | NOV. 15/16

PARISH: ST. PIUS X

COUPLES DATE NIGHT! | NOV. 14 | 6:00 PM

PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PARISH: ST. LUDMILA | EVENTS ASSISTANT

PARISH: ST. MATTHEW | CHRISTMAS CHOIR

PARISH: ST. PIUS X | FELLOWSHIP VOLUNTEERS

PARISH: ST. JOSEPH | CHILDREN’S LITURGY

PARISH: ST. JOSEPH | PARISH OFFICE

PARISH: ST. JUDE | LANDSCAPING

PARISH: ST. LUDMILA | CHRISTMAS MARKET TEARDOWN

MCO: NEEDS BROWN PAPER BAGS

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

Handy Quicklinks

Activities

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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 SERVICE DAY – PARENT QUICK GUIDE

Date: Wednesday, November 12

Purpose: Students serve residents, parishes, and non-profits in Cedar Rapids, making a real community impact while practicing teamwork and leadership.

What Students Should Bring:

Residences: Rakes, work gloves, tarps, Windex, paper towels, leaf blowers (keep in car)
Non-Profits & Parishes: Permission forms (if needed) + any materials listed on location spreadsheet (mentors will provide)

Reminders:

Students should wear work clothes that can get dirty & something that says XAVIER
Dress in layers – high is 58°F
Bring personal rescue medications (epi pens, inhalers)

Raking Guidelines:

Marion & Hiawatha: Leaves may need bagging
Cedar Rapids: Leaves go in yard waste OR raked to the curb (not in the street)

Dismissal:

Students leave once all locations are done, commonly around 12:00 PM
Mentors will coordinate additional work if finished early
No students dismissed without Dean’s approval

Impact:
Every rake, window, and helping hand contributes to a stronger, kinder Cedar Rapids community!

PARENT PIE DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THANKSGIVING MEAL

On Wednesday, November 19th, Xavier will be having its annual Thanksgiving/Memorial Mass and meal. As part of this tradition, XPX serves pie to the staff and students. Please see the following link if you would like to donate a pie to this event. All pies may be dropped off in the main office starting Tuesday, November 18th, from 7:30-12pm and Wednesday, November 19th, from 7:30-9:00am. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rheinschmidt @ 558-6952 or [email protected].

At this time of Thanksgiving, XPX is especially thankful for all the support we receive from the Xavier Community to carry out our mission to support the staff and students of Xavier High School. Happy Thanksgiving!

*For the safety of our students, N0 PEANUT BUTTER OR NUTS in any of the pies. Thanks!*

Click Here to Sign Up to Donate Pies...

XCS News & Updates

2026-2027 DRESS CODE APPROVED

The XCS system-wide dress code is now approved. Find all dress code information at https://crxcs.org/dresscode.

OPT-IN TO RECEIVE XCS ALERTS

As we head into the winter season, it is recommended that XCS families opt-in to receive XCS Alerts -- even if you have previously opted in to ensure you receive alerts via School Messenger.

TO OPT-IN FOR XCS ALERTS, TEXT "YES" TO 67587.

We will be conducting a test of the XCS Alert system on November 13th at Noon.

DISCOVER XAVIER ON MONDAY NIGHT!

Mark your calendars for Discover Xavier Night - Monday, November 10th. Current 8th graders and their parents are invited to join us in the Ron Thillen Gymnasium at Xavier High School to discover all things Xavier.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7:00. Families will hear from Principal Lynn Holverson as well as faculty and student speakers. Opportunities to view the school and meet with coaches and moderators from numerous activities programs will be offered. This event is only offered once a year and is a unique way to see the school and get your questions answered.

Questions about the event can be directed to Cara Joens, Director of Enrollment, [email protected].

PARENT EVENT - THE ROAD TO XMS: ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM | @ Xavier HS

All future Xavier Middle School parents are invited to an evening as we come together to share insights about the future of Xavier Middle School. We’re thrilled to welcome a guest speaker from Top 20 Training on Nov. 13 at 6:00 PM at Xavier High School who will share dynamic, research-based strategies designed to empower parents, strengthen student resilience, and elevate the culture of our school community.

The program will consist of the following information:

Current collaboration already happening between Regis & LaSalle Catholic Middle Schools faculty/staff

Ongoing social-emotional professional development to shape a positive school culture at XMS

A brief update on the XMS construction process

The event is designed for parents of students who will be Grades 6-8 in 2026-2027, but all XCS parents are welcome to attend!

THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR ON-DEMAND VIEWING.

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

XAVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Construction updates from Xavier Middle School will be shared every two weeks in school newsletters. Current and future updates are available at https://crxcs.org/XMS

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/alumnibball

Important Reminders

RECONCILIATION SERVICE

The sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Thursday, November 13, from 12:05-2pm for juniors and sophomores. We will follow a regular bell schedule. Juniors will be dismissed shortly after the start of third block.

BUSING REIMBURSEMENT FORMS DUE SOON!

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

Linn Mar Community Schools Link

Marion Independent Schools Link

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 are now on sale. 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: Don’t forget dinner! Join us Friday evening prior to the performance for a themed three-course dinner. Tickets for the dinner are $28 each (including all service fees) and include salad, pasta with meat, bread, dessert, and drinks. All tickets must be purchased online before the show. No tickets will be sold at the door and no activity passes are accepted.

Click Here to get your tickets!

NEW MATTRESS FUNDRAISER HAPPENING NOW!

We’re excited to announce a new partnership this year with Lebeda Mattress Factory! This will take the place of our mattress fundraiser traditionally held in the Xavier gym.

This event will take place at all Lebeda locations (as well as online at https://lebeda.com/) now through November 30th. Just let your salesperson know you’re there for the Xavier Mattress Fundraiser (or enter coupon code XAVIER online), make your selection—and that’s it! Ten percent of all sales will directly support Xavier’s band, show choir, robotics, and BPA programs.

Save 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