Friday, December 3, 2021
New: Mass on Wednesday at 9:50 AM
Next Wednesday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation and we will be celebrating Mass at 9:50am. Guests are welcome to attend. This will be a community shirt day, which means that students should wear their community shirts with dress code pants.
Reminder: Semester Final Assessments
Semester Final Assessments will take place the last school days in December. Students are expected to report to all classes for final exams. Any planned absences during finals must be scheduled in advance with Mr. Svare. Click HERE for more detailed information regarding the schedule in December.

  • December 15 - Last day for Unit Exams
  • December 16 - A Day Exam Prep
  • December 17 - A Day Final Exams
  • December 20 - B Day Exam Prep
  • December 21 - B Day Final Exams
  • December 22 - Casual Dress Day, 11:15 Dismissal
Reminder: Girls Retreat Registration is OPEN - Boys Retreat Information Coming Soon
If your student would like to participate in Girls retreat, please have them register HERE -- but read on for more details!

Girls Retreat will be held January 20th (9th and 10 graders) and January 21st (11th and 12th graders) at St. Ludmila Parish Center. The theme for the day is "Find Your Happy", and we will have guest speaker, Alisabeth Von Presley joining us as our keynote speaker! The retreat will run from 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, so students will miss a day of school (and will be responsible for making up any work that you miss).  

The cost is $20, and includes lunch and a tshirt. Lunch has not been decided yet, but communication will come out as soon as we have that nailed down! You will need to pay your $20 at xavierhs.8to18.com, and your registration WILL NOT be complete until that payment has been made.  

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 10TH AT NOON -- no exceptions will be made after this date for spacing puposes.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.  
Reminder: Semester 2 Schedule Changes - December 6-9th
Requests for schedule changes for Semester 2 schedules will take place December 6th-9th in the Student Services office. Staff will be available to help before school, after school, and during Xcel. Please check your students Semester 2 schedules (via the students PowerSchool App) and ask for recommendations from current teachers regarding any level changes at semester. Some classes may be full, so it is important to have your student address this early with their school counselors who will do their best to accommodate requests.
Reminder: Annual Battle of 42nd Street Blood Drive
The Annual Battle of 42nd Street Blood Drive will be held on Monday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 7 from 2pm-6pm at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene. Sign up here:


Questions, please contact Kris Naeve, School Nurse.
Reminder: 529 Plan Information for Paying K-12 Tuition
As many parents are in the midst of their end-of-year tax planning, it would be a good time to remind you that you can set up 529 plans for K-12 tuition. Here is a flyer with more information on this tax savings strategy: Iowa ACE 529 Plans for K-12 Tuition 

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