NAVIGATOR: 4/19/26

April 17, 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 20 (B Day)

Tuesday, April 21 (A Day)

Wednesday, April 22 (B Day)

Thursday, April 23 (A Day)

Forever Saints Day

Friday, April 24 (B Day)

Grandparents Mass: Saints Shop Open before and after Mass

Saturday, April 25

Junior/Senior Prom
- Doors open at 7:30pm
- Dance is 8:00-10:30pm
- Doors locked from 8:15-10:15pm

Dates to Note...

4/30 ~ Senior Retreat: 5:30PM (optional)
5/1 ~ Senior Memories / Senior Walk
5/2 ~ Saints Shop Open 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5/13 ~ Senior Honors: 1:00 PM, Baccalaureate Mass: 7:00 PM - St. Ludmilla
5/17 ~ Graduation Ceremony: 2:00 PM
5/22 ~ Final day of school for 9-11 grade students

Upcoming Parish Events...

ST. LUDMILA — Apr 19 Sacred Listening Session (9:15–10:15am)
ST. PIUS X — Apr 19 Easter Art Workshop (1–3pm)
ST. JOSEPH — Apr 19 Faith Study Group (7pm)
ST. PIUS X — Apr 21 Blood Drive (2–6:30pm)
ST. LUDMILA — Apr 22 Online Auction begins

Parish Volunteer Opportunities

ALL SAINTS — Serve meals at Green Square (2nd Tues, 3rd Mon). Sign up online.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON — Lawn Mowing Ministry volunteers needed.
ST. JOSEPH — Mentors needed for Back2Work program.
ST. JUDE — Adoration Thursdays, 9 am–9 pm.
ST. LUDMILA — Baptism class (Apr 27); Bingo volunteers; Homeless feeding opportunities.
ST. PIUS X — Blood Drive (Apr 21); Sunday Social help needed.

CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE — Hiring House Manager (paid). Contact 319-390-1821.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS — Golf League needs players (Mondays starting April 27). Contact [email protected].

MCO — Volunteers needed (2-hour shifts, food pantry/distribution/office). Contact 319-739-5490.

POPE LEO / PRAYER MOVEMENT — Invitation to pray for peace; goal of 250,000 holy hours.

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

Forever Saints Day 2026

ALUMNI: Recognize a Favorite K-12 Catholic School Teacher; Honor Their Legacy by Making a Gift!
Our annual day-of-giving, Forever Saints Day, is coming up on April 23rd! This year, we are asking alumni to recognize a K-12 Catholic school teacher/mentor/coach who made an impact on you as a student (recognized individuals will be posted on our website and social media platforms).

GIVE TODAY AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Thanks to a generous lead donor, donations made before FSD on 4/23 will be DOUBLED (up to $20,000)!

Make your gift and learn more at CRXCS.org/FSD.

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].

Last Call: 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

St Joseph Musical: "Between the Lines Jr."

Enjoy a fun musical experience this weekend in the XHS Theater, and help support St. Joseph students (and several Xavier students behind the scenes) at their production of "Between the Lines Jr."!

Performance times:

Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30pm
Friday, April 24th at 6:30pm
Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm

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

2026-27 ESA & PowerSchool Forms Now Open

As we wrap up the current school year, it’s time to prepare for 2026–27! Families should have received an email on April 16 with instructions and information about completing these two important steps:

Complete PowerSchool Forms (annual update of contact and health information)
- PowerSchool Link
Apply for your student’s Educational Savings Account (ESA)
- ESA applications for 2026-2027 open on 4/16); Applications submitted via Odyssey
- Odyssey Link (complete on/after 4/16)

PowerSchool Forms will be available in English, French, and Spanish.

Note for some returning students transferring within XCS: Forms will not be available yet -- families will gain access in early July.

Students moving between school levels—preschool → kindergarten, elementary → middle, middle → high—should complete forms starting on 4/16/26.

REMINDER: FAMILIES SHOULD APPLY FOR BOTH STO AND ESA

DURING THEIR RESPECTIVE APPLICATION WINDOWS. CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHY...

IMPORTANT: WINDOW FOR FIRST ROUND OF STO ASSISTANCE CLOSES ON MAY 1, 2026.

APPLY FOR STO ASSISTANCE VIA FACTS...

Sign Up for Summer Strength & Speed Camp (For HS Grades 9-12 and MS Grades 7-8)
The Xavier Summer Strength & Speed Camp is designed to help athletes develop a foundation for high-level training. We focus on teaching proper technique and an intentional four-year progression of strength, plyometric, sprint, and agility training to ensure every movement is performed safely and effectively.

By mastering the mechanics of lifting and the fundamentals of sprint work, athletes can maximize their long-term potential and build a base that translates directly to their specific activity. This camp is about learning how to train correctly so that effort results in tangible improvement in your Xavier activity.

Students who sign up will be assigned to one of three training sessions based on in-season sport participation and session availability. This will be communicated before the start of camp.

Students interested in participating in football at the high school level are strongly encouraged to enroll in this camp.

If you are interested in this opportunity, complete this form to ensure you receive further communication.

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

SAINTS SHOP: XCS 2026-2027 Dress Code Online Pre-Order Now Live

The Saints Shop (located at Xavier HS) is currently hosting a pre-order of dress code-approved items for the 2026-2027 school year. The spring store is open now through April 22nd. Orders will be available for pick-up in May. Pick-up info will be shared on/shortly after May 14th.

Visit the Saints Shop Online Dress Code Store…

View the 2026-2027 XCS Dress Code…

Upcoming Saints Shop Event: The Saints Shop will be hosting a Saints Shop Saturday on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by to shop XCS dress code and all things Xavier -- youth and adult sizes available.

Uniform & Spirit Wear Collection

Cleaning out closets? The Saints Shop is collecting gently used, outgrown, or graduated dress code-approved items (polos, sweaters, quarter-zips, pants) and spirit wear for our Saints Shop Back-to-School Sale in August! Stop by our Saturday event and drop off gently used items, or drop them off anytime at Xavier High School.

Saints Shop questions can be directed to [email protected].

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 Joseph Catholic School:

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Computer 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