NAVIGATOR: 4/5/26

April 5, 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 6

In-Service: No School

Tuesday, April 7 (A Day)

Wednesday, April 8 (B Day)

Thursday, April 9 (A Day)

Blood Drive: 8:00 AM - noon

Friday, April 10 (B Day)

Spring Pep Assembly

Dates to Note...

4/16 ~ ESA Applications Open
4/16-19 ~ Kairos 57
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

Last call for Hy-Vee Receipts

The deadline to turn in Hy-Vee receipts for the Cash 4 Students program is Tuesday, April 7. All receipts must be dated between 4/1/25 - 3/31/26. Any receipts dated after April 1, 2026 may be saved for next year. Thank you for your help with this great fundraiser!

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 halfway to the fundraising goal. Please consider donating through:

Amazon Wish List
Monetary donations through:
- Venmo: @xaviercatholicschools ~ 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!!!

A sign up genius will be sent out soon requesting volunteers - be on the lookout and please consider volunteering or donating needed supplies. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

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

Spring Blood Drive

The Spring Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, April 9 from 8:00am - Noon in Xavier Gym Balcony. Sign up HERE. Questions, contact [email protected] or 294-6635 X318.

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 Play Tickets

Tickets for Xavier’s spring play, Fools by Neil Simon, are now on sale! Travel with us to the delightfully ridiculous village of Kulyenchikov, where a mysterious curse has made everyone… well… fools! Reserve your seat and join us from April 9-11 for this hilarious comedic farce! Reserved seats are $7 and include all service fees. All tickets must be purchased online before the show. No tickets will be sold at the door and no activity passes are accepted. Don’t be a fool- Click Here to get your tickets!

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

Xavier Dance Team Tryouts

Monday, April 6 - 5:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, April 8th - 4:00pm -6:00pm

Thursday, April 9th - 5:00pm-7:00pm (Final Tryout)

Show Choir Auditions

Monday, April 27th - 6:00-9:00PM

Tuesday, April 28th - 6:00-9:00PM

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

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.

XAVIER BAND GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
9AM – 1PM, XHS PRACTICE GYM

It’s that time of year to do some spring cleaning and decluttering!
Please consider donating your gently used items (NO LARGE ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES) to the Xavier Band’s Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale support the Xavier High School band.

Donations
Drop off at the practice gym Friday, April 10, 2026, from 3:00–6:00 PM.

Sale
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the XHS Practice Gym.
Shoppers can enter through the practice gym doors located next to the Saints Field Pass Gate (east side of the building).

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Robe at [email protected].
Thank you for your support!

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:
PRIORITY: Principal
PRIORITY: 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

LaSalle Catholic Middle School:
Paraprofessional

St Matthew Early Learning Center:

Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant

2-Year Old Room Assistant Teacher