Wednesday, August 17, 2022
New: First Day of School Notes...
We are excited to welcome our Saints to the 2022-2023 school year next Tuesday, August 23 for our first day of school!

Below are a few notes you are welcome to share with your student to ensure we hit the ground running Monday morning:

  • Bell Schedule: Students should report to their "House" classroom by 7:50 a.m.  
  • We will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m. (Parents are welcome)
  • View bell schedule...
  • Dress: Regular Dress Code Day 
          A few helpful reminders regarding dress code:
  • Shoes must have closed backs and toes as well as true soles
  • Shorts are not to be worn as part of dress code.
  • Hair: may not cover the face for both boys and girls, unnatural hair colors are not permitted
  • Piercings: Must be in the ears only. Clear plastic studs can be used in nose piercings.
  • View dress code...
  • Student Schedules: Official student schedules are in PowerSchool
  • Schedule Changes: 
  • Before school starts, schedule changes can be made in Student Services
  • Changes on or after the first day require signatures from parent, teacher, and an administrator
  • All schedule change requests must be requested by Friday August 26.
New: Upcoming Parent Meetings
  • Sophomore Parent Meeting is Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00pm.

  • Junior/Senior Parent Meeting is Monday, August 29 at 7:00pm.
Reminder: Freshman Orientation Friday, August 19 9:30-2:30
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new freshmen! The day will begin with Community Induction on the football field (wear sunscreen if needed). From there, students will walk through their classes, meet their teachers, and eat lunch in the cafeteria (hotdog, chips, cookie). This is a casual dress day. Students should bring a water bottle for lunch. Questions? Contact Cara Joens cara.joens@xaviersaints.org
Reminder: XPX Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers Needed
XPX will support Eucharistic Adoration with parent volunteers in the Xavier Chapel this school year for our students & community on Fridays starting Sept. 9th. Adoration takes place every Friday school is in-session beginning at 7:30am, following the 7:00am Mass, and concluding at 2:45pm. Two parent volunteers per hour are needed. In addition to a one-hour weekly commitment, shared spots (every other week) are available and there is need for a substitution list. For more information please contact Linda Mitchell at lindaashleyrd@gmail.com or 319-743-8190. Thank you for considering volunteering for this ministry. 
Reminder: Donations from Parents Needed
XPX will hold a back to school luncheon for all teachers and staff on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. All donations may be dropped off on the cart outside the main office on Tues, Aug 23 from 7:30-9:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Schmit at kschmitpt@gmail.com. Thank you for helping with this XPX event and for supporting the Xavier teachers and staff as we start a new year!
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