NAVIGATOR: 4/12/26

April 12, 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, April 13 (A Day)

Tuesday, April 14 (B Day)

Wednesday, April 15 (A Day)

Thursday, April 16 (B Day)

ESA Applications Open
PowerSchool Registration Opens
Kairos 57 Begins

Friday, April 17 (A Day)

Dates to Note...

4/23 ~ Forever Saints Day
4/24 ~ Grandparents Mass: Saints Shop Open before and after Mass
4/25 ~ Prom
4/30 ~ Senior Retreat: 5:30PM (optional)
5/1 ~ Senior Memories / Senior Walk
5/13 ~ Senior Honors: 1:00 PM, Baccalaureate Mass: 7:00 PM - St. Ludmilla
5/17 ~ Graduation Ceremony: 2:00 PM - XHS Main Gym
5/22 ~ Final day of school for 9-11 grade students

Upcoming Parish Events...

PARISH EVENTS:

ST. JOHN XXIII
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP | JUNE 21-26

St. John XXIII is taking a group of Catholic youth (students going into Grade 9 in the fall of 2026) to Champaign, IL for a week-long service trip. You can find more information about this opportunity and reserve your spot by emailing: [email protected]

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 | COLLECTS SHOES, EYEGLASSES, CLOTHING

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARISH EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES

Handy Quick links

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

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

Grandparents Mass

Friday, April 24 we will be celebrating Grandparents Mass at Xavier. Mass and the livestream will begin at 1:00 PM. The stream can be viewed at XavierSaints.org/Grandparents.

For grandparents attending in-person, parking is available in the lot west of the high school, or in the lot on the south side of the building (facing 42nd Street).

School day reminders:

This is a regular dress code day.
Students leaving with their grandparents will be dismissed after Mass. There will be a short RTI after Mass for remaining students to allow grandparents to exit safely.
Please be sure to notify your students in advance if their grandparents are planning to attend so that they may be ready to greet them and sit together.

There will be no reserved student parking on Friday, 4/24 in order to accommodate 500 grandparents. Students may park in the East lot (Activities) and on 42nd St. See Map

Prom 2026

As a reminder, Prom will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Xavier High School. Below are some important details and reminders to help your student prepare for a fun and memorable evening:

Tickets will be sold at lunch on April 15 and after school by the X April 15-22. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased with cash or check only. If your student brings in 3 canned food goods when purchasing their ticket, it ticket is $20.
If a student wishes to bring a guest from another school, they must purchase a ticket for them and complete the Non-Xavier Guest Form linked HERE. Completed forms are due by the end of the day on Monday, April 20. (Students have received this form as well.)
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and lock from 8:15-10:15 p.m.
Students must bring a photo ID to enter the dance.
DJ Clife Photography will be on-site from 7:30–9:30 p.m. offering professional photos. Price is included with ticket.
Families of Prom Court members will be invited to attend the crowning ceremony. More information will be shared with those families this week. A live stream of the crowning will be available at www.xaviersaints.org/live
Please note: All Focus Time must be served by April 24 in order for a student to attend Prom.

If you have any questions about Prom (excluding Post-Prom), please contact Jon Berger and Lilly Boenker at [email protected].

Attn. Junior & Senior Parents: Post Prom

The Post Prom Committee is still in need of donations to help make Post Prom 2026 a success! They are just HALF WAY to the fundraising goal. Please consider donating through:

Amazon Wish List
Monetary donations through:
- Venmo: @xcsfoundation ~ Label “Post Prom 2026” in memo line
- Checks sent to the school marked “Post Prom”

Please note: Registration and waiver forms are due Friday, April 10th!!!

Post Prom is in NEED of Volunteers! Please consider volunteering or donating needed supplies. Thank you in advance for your consideration! Sign Up Link

For more info., see the recent parent informational email about Post Prom

Optional Senior Retreat
All seniors are invited to an optional senior retreat the night before Senior Memories and Walk, where seniors will reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how they can live out their discipleship as they leave Xavier. Much like the Kairos retreat, no matter where you are in your faith journey, we welcome all seniors to come as you are! The retreat will include witness talks, small group, adoration, and other activities.

Location: Xavier High School
Time: 5:30pm-midnight on Thursday, April 30
Hosted by Campus Ministry
Click Here to Register...

Senior Parents: Senior Art Show Submissions Needed

The Art Department is working on putting together the senior art show website for the Class of 2026. If your senior has artwork from their time at XHS, digital or visual, that they would like to display, please fill out the form below. It does not matter if they took one art class or every art class we have to offer, we’d love to showcase their work! Work can be visual, like ceramics or painting, or digital such as photography or graphic design. If you have any questions, please contact, [email protected].

Click Here for Senior Art Show Form…

Spring Non-Public Parent Bus Reimbursement

Spring transportation reimbursement forms are due by end of day Friday, April 24th to [email protected] or delivered to the Main Office. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Main Office.

Cedar Rapids Community School Parent Reimbursement Form

College Community School District Parent Reimbursement Form

Linn Mar Community School District

Marion Community School District

Activities Office

Color Guard Auditions & Clinics

Students must complete the Color Guard Interest Form and attend one of the following clinics/auditions:

Tuesday, May 5, from 4:30-6:30 - Xavier Practice Gym
Thursday, May 7, from 4:30-6:30 - Xavier Practice Gym

XCS News & Updates

Legislative Action Alert

Catholic schools are an important option for families and Senate File 2425/House File 2713 helps strengthen and support our schools. These bills expand access to preschool, provide added flexibility for ESA enrollment, and improve access to funding for school facilities. We encourage families to contact their state legislators to express support for these efforts. Your voice matters in sustaining Catholic education across Iowa. Click here to send your legislator(s) a message.

Xavier High School Summer Camps - Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for Xavier High School Spring/Summer Youth Camps! Campers will have the opportunity to learn from the coaches and directors of Xavier’s championship-caliber activities programs. The following camps are now open for registration:

Boys Baseball Camp (Grades 1–8) — April 29–30, 2026
Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 2–8) — June 15–18, 2026
Girls Wrestling Camp (Grades 1–8) — June 9–10
Show Choir Camp (Grades 1–8) — June 22–26, 2026
Track Camp (Co-Ed) (Grades 5–8) — June 9–12, 2026
Boys Wrestling Camp (Grades K–12) — June 15–16, 2026
Volleyball Camp (Grades 3–8) — June 19, 2026
Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 1–8) — July 20–23, 2026
Future Saints Football Camp (Grades 5-8) — August 3–4, 2026

Information for individual camps and sign-up links can be found at XavierSaints.org/Camps.

REMINDER: Tuition Tax Statements

For instructions on how to access and print your tuition tax statements, click here.

Who Wants Breakfast??

Did You Know that All Saints, St. Matthew, LaSalle, Regis and Xavier High School offers a School Breakfast Program available to school aged children?

Some mornings, it’s tough to find the time to make sure your kids are eating a nutritious breakfast. On those days, why not send them to the School Breakfast Program? Each meal meets government nutritional guidelines and standards. Schools are required to provide a breakfast meal that includes fruit, whole-grain rich items, and low fat or fat free milk. Check your school’s website for meal prices and a menu to see the variety of nutritious choices available at School Breakfast.

Free & Reduced Meals

It is never too late to apply for free or reduced priced meals. If you have had a job status change, reduction in pay or lost your job and your family income has changed, you should apply for benefits. Fill the application out in the Meal Magic Family Portal. You will be notified within 24-48 hours if you are eligible and your meals will become free or reduced priced immediately. If you are found eligible, you will be eligible for 30 days into next school year too! If you are already receiving free or reduced priced meals you do not need to do anything at this time.

HR / Open Positions

Xavier Catholic Schools are Hiring!

We are looking for some ‘Xceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission of forming disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. If you (or someone you know) might be interested in joining the XCS team, we encourage you to view the openings below and apply today! To see all openings within XCS, please visit https://crxcs.org/employment

Xavier High School:
Principal
Science Teacher

English Teacher

Xavier Middle School

Associate Administrator

7th Grade Science Teacher

St. Pius X Early Learning Center:
Site Director - St Pius X Early Learning Center

All Saints Early Learning Center:

Infant/Toddler Assistant- Full Time

Infant/Toddler Assistant - Part Time

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

LaSalle Catholic Early Learning Center:

4 Year Old Lead Teacher - Full Time