NAVIGATOR: 5/3/26

May 3, 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 4 (B Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week begins

Tuesday, May 5 (A Day)

Wednesday, May 6 (B Day)

Thursday, May 7 (A Day)

Friday, May 8

In-Service: No School

Dates to Note...

5/11, 5/12 ~ Senior Exams
5/13 ~ Senior Honors: 1:00 PM, Baccalaureate Mass: 7:00 PM - St. Ludmilla
5/17 ~ Graduation Ceremony: 2:00 PM
5/18-5/22 ~ Finals Week for 9-11 students
5/22 ~ Final day of school for 9-11 grade students

Upcoming Parish Events...

May 3

Sacred Listening Session – 9:15–10:15am (St. Ludmila)

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

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].

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.

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.

Click here to sign up via FACTS. Complete by 5/13 to get the session that best fits your students' needs.

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.

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

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

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.

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

English Teacher

Counselor

Xavier Middle School

School Nurse - Regis Campus

St Joseph Catholic School:

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Computer Science Teacher

All Saints Early Learning Center:

Infant/Toddler Assistant - Part Time

LaSalle Catholic Early Learning Center:

4 Year Old Lead Teacher - Full Time