Wednesday, April 5, 2023
NEW: Holy Week ~ No School This Friday or Monday
We have entered into Holy Week, the most sacred period of our liturgical calendar. Holy Week includes both the Church’s most solemn observances and joyous feasts. Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum–the three days leading up to Jesus’ Resurrection. Its formal name is Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which was the first celebration of the Eucharist. Xavier will offer Stations of the Cross on Thursday performed by our students at both 10:15-11:15 for our 9th/11th grades and 11:20-12:20 (1 hr performance repeated) for our 10th/12th grades in the Theater. Guests are welcome to join!

Friday, April 7: There will be no school on Friday in observance of Good Friday
Monday, April 10: There will be no school due to a teacher in-service day
 
We encourage you to view Mass times at our partner parishes at HERE.

We wish all families a most blessed Triduum. We look forward to seeing you in our parishes this weekend!
NEW: Registration & Waivers Required to Attend Post Prom
Recently junior & senior parents received an informational email about Post Prom from the Xavier Post Prom Committee that included two important forms that need to be filled out by April 11 if your student plans to attend Post Prom. The forms can be found here:
 

 
The full email can be found HERE
 
Post Prom will be held on April 22, 2023 immediately following Xavier Prom at:

Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
265 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
NEW: Senior Recognition Ads for 2022-23 Yearbooks
Want to give your senior a shout-out in the Yearbook? Create a senior recognition ad here to celebrate your graduating student! 
NEW: Spring Play Ticket on Sale!
Tickets for the Spring Play are now on sale! Cost is $8 for Adults and $5 for K-12 and Senior Citizens. Tickets can be purchased at www.xaviersaints.org/tickets
Reminder: Xavier Band Garage Sale
It’s that time of year to do some spring cleaning and decluttering! Please consider donating your gently used items (NO LARGE ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES) to the Xavier Band’s Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale support the Xavier High School band.

Donations can be dropped off at the practice gym Friday, April 14, 2023 from 3-6pm.

Sale will be Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9am-12pm in the XHS Practice Gym. Shoppers can enter through the practice gym doors located next to the Saints Field Pass Gate (east side of the building). If you have any questions, please contact Holly Robe at xhsbandparents.holly@gmail.com.
Reminder: Post Prom
Just a reminder that prom is less than a month away (April 22nd)! We are excited about this year‘s event and are still looking for donations to make this post prom a fun, safe and memorable one.
 
If you would like to make an individual donation, or if you know of a business that would like to donate, please do so by:

  • making the donation through the 8to18 app
  • mailing or dropping off any monetary donations to Xavier (marked Attn: Post Prom).
  • texting Kelly Hiserote at 319-533-8300

We are also looking for parent volunteers for the Post Prom event, please use the link below to sign up.  

Reminder: 2022-23 Yearbooks ~ Order Now & Help Us Meet Our Goal!
Only 32% of Xavier students have purchased a yearbook this year! If you are interested in ordering a 2022-2023 Yearbook and helping us meet our sales goal, please follow the link HERE to order from Jostens Online. Yearbooks cost $70.00 and will be available for purchase until May 15th. Order yours today!
Reminder: Adorers Needed for Forever Saints Day
Forever Saints Day 2023 will be held on Thursday, April 13, and we are offering Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel as an additional opportunity for prayer from 9am - 3pm. This is a great time for parents, grandparents, and alumni to spend an hour with Jesus in the Eucharist for prayers of thanksgiving and petition for our Catholic school community. Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Reminder: 2022/23 Yearbook Advertising
We love to support family businesses here at Xavier and would be proud to share your advertisements in our yearbook! If you are interested in an ad contract, please contact Lauren Phillips at lauren.phillips@xaviersaints.org
Reminder: FACTS Applications for the 2023-24 School Year
The FACTS online application for STO opened on January 1st, with the deadline being
April 15th. In addition to completing the application, parents must upload their
2022 federal tax return and other required schedules or tax documentation. Families who applied last year should have received an email that the 23-24 applications are open. 

With the passing of ESA legislation, Xavier High School strongly encourages families to complete the FACTS management forms in addition to the forthcoming application for ESAs. This potentially opens up more opportunities for families to receive tuition assistance through multiple sources.


Website: XavierSaints.org | Phone: 319-294-6635 | Fax: 319-294-6712