NAVIGATOR: August 31, 2025

AUGUST 31, 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, September 1

• Labor Day - No School

Tuesday, September 2 (B Day)

Wednesday, September 3 (A Day)

• Picture Day
• Regular Dress Day
• Link to Order

Thursday, September 4 (B Day)

Friday, September 5 (A Day)

• Spirit Day
• Friday Morning Mass @ 7:00 AM in the Chapel
• Saints Shop Open 6-8:00 PM

Dates to Note...

• 9/17 - Back-to-School Night
  
  • 4:30 - 6:30 PM
  • Saint Shop will be open!
• 9/8-13 - Homecoming Week
  • Details below
• 10/27 & 10/29 - Conferences

Upcoming Parish Events...

PARISH: ST. WENCESLAUS

EVENT: GOULASH DAY

• WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPT. 28, 2025
• DETAILS: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
  • CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Handy Quicklinks

• Parish Mass Times
• Lunch Menus
• Calendar
• Bell Schedule
• PowerSchool
• FACTS
• SNAP!
• Meal Magic (Lunch Account)
• Xavier Catholic Schools

Activities

• Bound

LMC Hours

• Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Tuesdays/Thursdays - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

XHALE Hours

• 1st Block 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM
• 3rd Block 12:05 PM - 1:25 PM

Social Media

• Facebook 
• Instagram
• Twitter/X
• Saints Shop (Facebook)

Twitter/X Accounts to Follow:

• XAVIER HS: @XAVIERSAINTS 
• ACTIVITIES: @XAVIERSAINTSAD 
• PRESIDENT MCCARVILLE: @CRXPRES
• CAMPUS MINISTRY: @XHS_MINISTRY
• COMMUNITY SYSTEM: @XHSCOMMUNITY

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 16% 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!

Complete the Form…

ACTION ITEM: Parent Donations Needed

On Thursday, Sept 11th, Xavier will be celebrating our annual Homecoming Pep rally & bonfire. As part of this celebration, XPX provides cookies and drinks to all of those who attend the bonfire. If you would like to support this event, please see the following link to make donations or help at the event.

https://signup.com/go/ySCrejc

Parent Canvas Account

Parents can set up a Canvas account to observe their student’s grades, view due dates, receive communication from teachers, and set notification preferences.

Parents setting Up a Parent Canvas Account...

Using a computer web browser, go to Xavier.Instructure.com.

Click on the link labeled “Parent of a Canvas User? Click Here For an Account.” (Only use this link once for NEW accounts.)

Fill out your name and email, choose a password, enter the pairing code (generated by your student in their Canvas app - view pairing instructions) and check the box to agree to the terms. 

Open your email to complete the account registration.

Once you’ve created an account, go to Xavier.Instructure.com and use the “Student Login” to access your account.

Download Canvas Parent App for iOS & Android...

iPhone/iPad: App Store

Android: Google Play

For additional assistance, contact Beth Zieser, XHS Technology Director, at [email protected].

Homecoming Week 2025

Homecoming week is coming up September 8-13. We have a fun week planned with many activities!

Click here to view info about the week that was recently shared with students…

Saints Shop Hours

• The Saints Shop will be closed Sept. 2nd - Sept. 5th during the school day for employee training.
• The Shop will be open for our 1st home football game, Friday, Sept. 5th from 6-8 PM
• It will resume regular hours, Monday - Friday, 1:30-3:00 PM on Sept. 8th.

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

Optional Freshmen Retreat

All freshmen are invited to an optional freshman retreat for a night of connection and faith. The retreat will include witness talks, small group, adoration, and other activities. If students have other engagements, they can come late or leave early, please just specify in the registration form. Food will be provided, and registration closes on September 17. 

Location: Xavier High School

Time: 6pm-10pm on Monday, September 22

Hosted by Campus Ministry

Register via: https://forms.gle/vLg1FkegVuK6f6C9A 

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.

Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Elizabeth’s

Registration has begun for the 2025-2026 Sacrament of Confirmation Program. If you have an incoming 10th grader at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, don’t forget to sign up.

Informational Meeting will take place Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30pm.

Confirmation Classes begin in October.

Registration for the program must be completed by September 15

Register here: https://seasp.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/302/responses/new

Contact Sarah Casey if you have any questions: [email protected]

Save the Date!

Wednesday, September 17

Back-to-School Night

4:30 - 6:30 PM

Opportunity to visit your student's classroom/teachers

Saints Shop will be open

Monday, September 22

In-Service Day

No School

October 27 & 29

Fall Conferences

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

More details coming soon.