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:
Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 25, 8 p.m.
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.
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Reminder: Galaxy Variety Show at Xavier this Saturday (5/13) |
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Galaxy, Xavier's variety show, will be happening on May 13th at 6 pm in the Regis/LaSalle Theater! Please consider donating a canned item for admission, which will be part of our MCO donation. Galaxy will showcase different talents ranging from musical arts (singing, shredding guitar, playing percussion, etc.) to dramatic acts (improv, speech, dancing, etc.). With the help of choral director Phil Schroetter and Catherine of Siena Community Dean and Captains, Xavier students will show off their talents with an audience of friends and supporters in certain creative ways they aren't able to do throughout the school year. Dynamic CoS duo Noah Upah and Bryant Norris will be emceeing this event that will be sure to have you singing, dancing, and laughing the night away!
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Reminder: 2023-24 XHS Families: Application Deadline is TODAY (5/12) for Scholarship Opportunities |
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Thanks to multiple generous financial donations, the Xavier Foundation is able to offer two scholarship opportunities for students who wish to attend Xavier High School:
Mikayla Sherman (X15) Scholarship
(Formerly the St. Francis Xavier Scholarship)
The Mikayla Sherman Scholarship offers full tuition for up to four years to a qualifying Xavier High School student. Students in grades 8-11 may apply.
To considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Student is a practicing Christian
- The combined household income must be less than $75,000 per year
- Student must have a letter of recommendation from two teachers or one teacher and one coach in order to apply for the scholarship
- Student must have 3.0 or better GPA or grade equivalent
- Student must be in good standing within our community
Jim Victor (R64) Memorial Scholarship
The Jim Victor (R64) Memorial Scholarship offers full in-parish tuition for one year to a qualifying Xavier High School student. Students in Grades 8-11 may apply.
To considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Student is a practicing Catholic at one of Xavier’s partnering parishes
- The combined household income should be less than $75,000 per year
- Student should have one (or more) letter(s) of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or principal of their school, sharing how this student demonstrates curiosity, engagement, a passion for learning, and family oriented characteristics
- Student must submit a written essay (300 words or less) on why they would like to attend Xavier, sharing how they demonstrate curiosity, engagement, a passion for learning, and family oriented characteristics
- Student must be in good standing within our community
Applications are due May 12, 2023
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Reminder: Boys Golf Meeting |
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There will be a Boys Golf information meeting for all incoming freshman and current High School Students and Parents for the 2023-24 season on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5:00PM in the Xavier Commons
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Reminder: Registration Open for the XBC's Annual Golf Outing
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The Xavier Booster Club's 26th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Elmcrest Country Club.
CLICK HERE to view ways you can support this year’s golf outing through sponsorship and/or participation. You may also register online at xaviersaints.org/golf
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to support our students, teachers, coaches, and staff. To learn more about the Xavier Golf Outing, please contact Jason Schmit jschmitdds@gmail.com or Steve Nurre nurres73@gmail.com.
The Xavier Booster Club is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Xavier extra-curricular activities in the areas of academics, athletics, and fine arts.
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Reminder: Last Week to Order 22/23 Yearbooks! |
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If you are interested in ordering a 2022-2023 Yearbook, follow the link here to order from Jostens Online. Yearbooks cost $70.00 and will be available for purchase until May 15th.
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Reminder: Tuition Balances |
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Deadlines to pay any remaining tuition balances are:
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For seniors: Graduation practice day, Friday, May 19th - Seniors must have the balance paid in full to participate in practice and Graduation.
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For all returning students: By the last day of school, Friday, May 26
Login details for paying tuition online:
- Please sign into your My BackPack account (also found at xaviersaints.org/parent)
- Please use the Forgot User Name/Password on My BackPack website if needed
- As a reminder username should be some form of first letter first name and last name ex TDRISH or may have a number on the end of a more common name ex TDRISH1
- Under My Accounts click Pay Online
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Reminder: End of the Year Lunch Account Information
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All Parents: With the school year drawing to a close, lunch accounts for all students need to be monitored closely so that they do not have negative balances.
Parents of Seniors: If your senior has a credit balance and has a sibling here at Xavier, the money will be transferred to the sibling’s account. Otherwise, a refund will be given to the seniors before the senior breakfast on May 19, 2023. If you have automatic payments set up through EZSchoolpay.com into your senior student’s account, you will need to go in and stop the automatic payments. Please do this before the week of May 15, as that is the week accounts will be refunded.
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Website: XavierSaints.org | Phone: 319-294-6635 | Fax: 319-294-6712 |
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