NAVIGATOR: August 24, 2025
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AUGUST 24, 2025
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, August 25 (A Day)
- First Day of School - Students should report to their "House" classroom by 7:50 AM
- Regular Dress Code Day
- Back-to-School Mass: 8:00 AM
- Early Dismissal: 11:50 AM
- No Lunch Served
- Saints Shop Open: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, August 26 (B Day)
Wednesday, August 27 (A Day)
Thursday, August 28 (B Day)
Friday, August 29 (A Day)
- Friday Morning Mass @ 7:00 AM in the Chapel
- Fall Pep Assembly @ 9:15 AM
Dates to Note...
- 8/28 - Last day to make changes to student schedules
- 9/1 - Labor Day - No School
- 9/3 - Picture Day (regular dress day) Link to Order
- 9/5 - Spirit Day
- 9/17 - Back-to-School Night (Saint Shop will be open!)
- 9/8-13 - Homecoming Week
- 10/27 & 10/29 - Conferences
Upcoming Parish Events...
PARISH: ST. WENCESLAUS
EVENT: GOULASH DAY
- WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPT. 28, 2025
- DETAILS: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Handy Quicklinks
- Parish Mass Times
- Lunch Menus
- Calendar
- Bell Schedule
- PowerSchool
- FACTS
- SNAP!
- Meal Magic (Lunch Account)
- Xavier Catholic Schools
Activities
Social Media
Twitter/X Accounts to Follow:
- XAVIER HS: @XAVIERSAINTS
- ACTIVITIES: @XAVIERSAINTSAD
- PRESIDENT MCCARVILLE: @CRXPRES
- CAMPUS MINISTRY: @XHS_MINISTRY
- COMMUNITY SYSTEM: @XHSCOMMUNITY
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
Dear Xavier Parents, Students and Community,
I pray that you have enjoyed the summer and found time to rest, recharge, and share moments with those you love.
As a Catholic school community, we place our faith at the heart of all we do—and this year will be no different. Very soon, the familiar and joyful faces of our priests, returning and new staff, students, and families will once again fill our halls.
As we begin this new school year, we renew our commitment to forming each of our students into a disciple who is unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. At Xavier, this mission guides our work, shapes our community, and inspires us to live with faith, courage, and love.
May God continue to bless you all!
Go Saints!
Mrs. Lynn Holverson
Principal, Xavier High School
News & Updates
ACTION ITEM: Complete Volunteer Form
Xavier has a strong tradition of parents stepping forward to offer their time and resources to make our school truly xceptional. We ask that ALL Xavier families fill out the Xavier Volunteer Form to indicate areas that interest you. Currently we have received responses from 13% of families. There are many different types of opportunities to share your time and talent, and many hands make light work! Several of these opportunities or committees require little time commitment, have options available outside of work hours, and some can even be done from home. Thank you for helping to support Xavier High School!
ACTION ITEM: Parent Donations Needed
XPX will hold a back to school luncheon for all teachers and staff on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. All donations may be dropped off on the cart outside the main office on Thursday, August 28th from 7:30-9:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Schmit at [email protected]. Thank you for helping with this XPX event and for supporting the Xavier teachers and staff as we start a new year!
Saints Shop Hours
The Saints Shop will begin their normal school year hours, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, on Monday, August 25th.
It will continue to be open those hours, Monday - Friday, every day that school is in session.
The shop will also be open for all home football games 6-8pm.
Parking Permits
If your student still needs to pick up their parking permit, those that were purchased in early August are available at the front desk. It is still possible to purchase a parking permit for $40 through the main office. Students can either bring in cash/check or you can email Kat at [email protected] and she will have the business office add the fee to your FACTS account. To purchase a parking tag we will need to know the student's vehicle information - year, make, model, color and license plate number.
Campus Ministry Updates
Back to School Mass
We will begin the school year together as the Body of Christ, celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Mass is at 8am in the Ron Thillen Gym, and all are welcome.
Kairos Junior Retreat
Kairos is an optional retreat for juniors. There are three dates offered. Consider registering early because they fill up quickly. The retreat is held at Ridgehaven Cono Camp in Walker, IA. It begins at 4pm Thursday and concludes Sunday afternoon. The cost is $200. The three dates are Oct 23-26, Feb 19-22 and April 16-19. Registration is taken through this Kairos Registration Form. Questions regarding the retreat should be directed to [email protected]. If assistance with the fee is needed, please contact [email protected].
Seniors who attended Kairos and are interested in being a leader, applications were emailed to you and are currently being accepted in Campus Ministry. Deadline to apply is September 2.
Friday Morning Masses
Friday Morning 7am Mass will begin on August 29 with Adoration following. Mass will be offered every Friday when school is in session. All are welcome to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Daily Rosary
The Rosary with special prayer intentions is prayed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning in the Chapel at 7:15am. Any prayer intentions can be submitted here. All are welcome to pray the beautiful prayer of the Blessed Mother. There are instruction sheets available and a leader.
Campus Ministry
Our Chaplain, Fr. Jake Dunne will be at school on Fridays and B days consistently, and other times as his schedule allows. His door is always open. If you wish to talk or receive the sacrament of Reconciliation, stop in Campus Ministry to set up an appointment.
Campus Ministry is here to serve the needs of our school community. Please do not hesitate to call or stop in! The office is located upstairs near the LMC.
Student Services Updates
Schedule changes
Please have your student log into PowerSchool and check his or her schedule prior to the first day of school. There have been recent changes that may have affected your student’s course schedule.
Please keep the following in mind:
A course may be added or dropped within the first four school days of the semester for an approved reason. The last day to changes courses is Aug. 28th at 3:00 pm.
After four school days a course or level change must be initiated by the instructor with the consent of the parent/guardian and approval from an administrator.
Contact your school counselor if you have any questions:
[email protected] (Last Names A-L) or
[email protected] (Last Names M-Z)
Save the Date!
Monday, Aug. 25
First Day of School
11:50 dismissal
Regular dress code
No lunch served
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Picture Day
Click here for order form.
Note: XHS pictures will be taken by Lifetouch. ELC/PK-8 XCS pictures will be taken by Read Photography.
Sept. 8-13
Homecoming Week
More details coming soon.