NAVIGATOR: 5/17/26

May 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, May 18 (A Day)

HOLY HOUR BELL SCHEDULE to kick off finals week

Tuesday, May 19 (B Day)

1A, 2A, 3A finals
BELL SCHEDULE for Finals Week

Wednesday, May 20 (A Day)

1B, 2B, 3B finals

Thursday, May 21 (B Day)

4A, 4B finals
Junior Leadership Community Mass: 9:50 AM

Friday, May 22 (A Day)

Last day of school for 9-11 grade students
Early dismissal 11:50 AM
No lunch served

Upcoming Parish Events

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Vacation Bible School June 22-26, 9 am-12 pm; ages 4-4th grade

St. John XXIII

“Living The Liturgy” presented by Fr. Greg Bahl, June 7 & 8, 6 pm,

Catholic Heart Work Camp June 21-26, week long service trip

St. Joseph

Fun Days Festival May 29-31

St. Jude

Vacation Bible School July 6-10, 9-11:45 am

St. Ludmila

Rummage Sale: May 14-15; Thurs 8 am-4 pm; Fri 8 am-Noon

Kolach Festival June 12-14

St. Pius X

Stations of the Cross Presentation May 14, 7 pm

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 — Bingo volunteers; Homeless feeding opportunities.
ST. PIUS X — 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

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

This afternoon we celebrated 162 students as they walked across the stage on to receive their diplomas. The Class of 2026 has left a legacy at Xavier and joins 27 other graduating classes as students who have prepared themselves well for the challenges that lie ahead and to make the world a better place. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Class of 2026 Art Show

The XHS Class of 2026 Art Show is now available for your viewing! The website showcases some of the many works of the talented artists we have this year! Thanks for all your hard work and Congratulations!

Class of 2026 Senior Art Show

Junior Leadership Mass

We will end the year in the same way we began—celebrating the Mass together around the Lord’s table. Our last all-school Mass of the year is on Thursday, May 21 at 9:50 am where juniors take on their roles as the new leaders of this school. All are welcome!

Summer Office Hours

The office will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Starting May 26th the main office will be open Monday through Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm, Friday 8:00pm-12:00pm.

Summer Student Volunteer Opportunities in the Foundation Office

Looking for your 9th-12th grade student to get out of the house and do something productive this summer? Want them to gain office experience and help build their resume? The Xavier Catholic Schools Foundation Office has a need for summer volunteers!

Immediate need: Write thank you notes to donors! This project will begin in early June.

Additional projects could include: Assembling mailings, delivering items to parishes/donors, helping set up for events, research, database updates, etc.

No set hours, vary by projects each week – will reach out via email as projects are available throughout the summer.

If interested, email Erica Huk ([email protected]) in the XCS Foundation with your student’s name and grade, availability, and preferred method of contact.

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.

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...

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].

XHS Youth 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.

“Living The Liturgy” presented by Fr. Greg Bahl

St. John XXIII Parish is offering two opportunities to explore essential themes of Catholic prayer when Fr. Greg Bahl presents “Living the Liturgy” on Sunday, June 7 and Monday, June 8, 6 pm at St. John XXIII, 8100 Roncalli Drive SW, Cedar Rapids.

The liturgy is the lifeblood of our Catholic faith - where Heaven meets Earth and Jesus Christ is truly present among us. Yet it’s easy to move through our prayers without reflecting on the incredible gift we share through it.

Drawing upon his knowledge and experience as former Director of the Office of Worship, Fr. Greg will explore the beauty, meaning and power of communal prayer. Rediscover how liturgy can transform your heart and our community! Whether you are lifelong in the faith or just beginning, this mission will deepen your love for how we celebrate the sacred mysteries.

Activities Office

Annual Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing

Join us at the 29th Annual Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing on Monday June 22nd at Elmcrest Country Club. Full details can be found at xaviersaints.org/xbc/golf.

When: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Where: Elmcrest Country Club - 1 Zach Johnson Drive NE
Cost:
- $700 = Morning Tee Time for a Team of 4 Golfers
- $800 = Afternoon Tee Time for a Team of 4 Golfers
- Includes lunch, driving range, golf cart, golf, flight prizes
Format: 4-person Best Shot

Again this year, we are asking all golfers to sign up as a team versus individually. Sponsorship sign-up, payment, registration of golfers, and selection of morning or afternoon tee time must be completed on the Golf Genius website

XCS News & Updates

XCS Food Service Updates

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.

TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR: Applications Due June 5

Thanks to several generous financial donations, the Xavier Catholic Schools Foundation is able to offer three scholarship opportunities for students to receive tuition assistance to attend our Xavier Catholic Schools. The deadline to submit an application and required materials for the 2026-2027 school year is June 5, 2026. Application requirements and further information can be found at crxcs.org/scholarship. (Note: At this time, these scholarships are only eligible to cover tuition costs; no fees.)

*OPEN TO ALL XCS SCHOOLS:

The Bob and Arlene Erusha Scholarship is open for applications from all XCS students (entering JK through 12th grade for the next school year). This scholarship offers full 1-year in-parish tuition to any Xavier Catholic School.

*SPECIFIC TO ST. MATTHEW ELEMENTARY, XAVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL, and XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL:

The Mikayla Sherman (X15) Scholarship is now available for applications from St. Matthew Elementary students (entering JK-5th grade), Xavier Middle School students (entering 6th-8th grade), and Xavier High School (entering 9th-12th grade). This scholarship offers full 4-year in-parish or 4-year out-of-parish tuition for Xavier High School, and full 1-year in-parish and out-of-parish tuition for St. Matthew Elementary and Xavier Middle School.

*SPECIFIC TO XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL:

The Jim Victor (R64) Memorial Scholarship is available to high school students (entering 9th-12th grade) for in-parish tuition.

Scholarship application questions can be directed to Katie Dostal in the XCS Foundation - 319.378.4571 / ([email protected]) or tuition assistance questions to Todd Garrison in the XCS Central Office - 319.739.7300 x410 / ([email protected]).

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:
Science Teacher

Front Office Assistant

Part Time PE Teacher

Morning Dish Room Attendant

Salad Bar/Dishwasher

Xavier Middle School

School Nurse - Regis Campus

Math Teacher

St Joseph Catholic School:

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Computer Science Teacher

All Saints Elementary School: