Wednesday, May 24, 2023
NEW: ESA Information
The application process for ESAs opens on May 31 and ends June 30. All information is available on the Students First ESA webpage.

Registration for online training sessions for parents and guardians is now available. These sessions provide an overview of the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) application platform and process, including eligibility criteria, required documentation and the verification and approval process.

Anyone interested in learning more about the parent/guardian application process can register to attend the training on one of the following dates and times:

Thursday, May 25, 8 p.m.
Friday, May 26, 12 p.m. (Spanish Speaking Program)
  • Registration:
  • Saturday, May 27, 12 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 30, 2 p.m.
  • Monday, June 5, 11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m.

The webinars will be approximately one hour long and will be conducted by Odyssey, the state’s contracted vendor for administering the Students First ESA program.


All parents/guardians are also invited to attend in-person training sessions about applying for ESAs. Xavier Catholic Schools administrators and staff will be on hand to answer questions AND help complete the ESA application process during these sessions. 

The noon sessions will be livestreamed and available for on-demand viewing at xaviersaints.org/esa.

These sessions will be held at Xavier High School (6300 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411) and are for parents/guardians of students entering Kindergarten through 12th Grade in 2023-2024. 

DATES/TIMES OF INFO SESSIONS:

  • Thursday, June 1, 2023, Noon
  • at Xavier High School (Theatre)
  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 7 p.m.
  • at Xavier High School (Theatre)
  • Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 7 p.m.
  • at Xavier High School (Theatre)
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Noon
  • at Xavier High School (Theatre)
Reminder: Sports Physicals at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids
  • Dates: July 5 - August 11
  • Cost: $45 (will not be submitted to insurance) cash, check or credit card accepted - A donation of $5 per physical will be made to the Xavier Athletic Department
  • To Schedule: call 365-7581 
  • Location: 1515 42nd St NE Cedar Rapids Rapids 
  • Website: www.familydocscr.com 
Reminder: XPX Uniform & Spirit Wear Collection
XPX will once again be collecting “graduated” and out-grown GENTLY WORN uniforms. These items will be available in August for purchase at the annual SAINTS SHOP Back-to-School Sale! All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the XPX programs, which support the students, staff and teachers at Xavier. When you clean out those closets, please bring ANY UNIFORM APPROVED items (polos, sweaters, quarter-zips, pants) to the main office. Gentle used spirit wear will be accepted too. All items must be without stains or tears. Thank you for your support!
Website: XavierSaints.org | Phone: 319-294-6635 | Fax: 319-294-6712