Xavier Update: 5.9.23

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

NEW: Galaxy Variety Show at Xavier this Saturday (5/13)

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!

NEW: 2023 Family Week

The Iowa High School Music Association, Iowa High School Speech Association, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union have designated July 23rd through July 30th, 2023 as "Family Week". During this week, all high school students, including incoming 9th graders, are not allowed to have contact (on or off school premises) with coaches, directors, or moderators, nor are they allowed to use school facilities.

This week has been set up to provide a built-in break for everyone involved in Iowa high school activities – participants, parents, coaches, officials, and school administrators. It's an opportunity to prioritize family, friends, rest, and recreation away from Xavieractivities. We encourage you to take advantage of this week to spend quality time with your children and to participate in activities that promote family togetherness.

It's important to note that the Xavier Activities Office will also be closed during this week. We appreciate your cooperation and support in honoring this non-contact period, and we hope that you'll find this break to be a refreshing and valuable experience for your family.

NEW: 2023-24 XHS Families: Application Deadline for Scholarship Opportunities

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

Head to XavierSaints.org/Scholarship to learn more and apply.

Applications are due May 12, 2023

NEW: Boys Golf Meeting

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

Reminder: Registration Open for the XBC's Annual Golf Outing

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.

Reminder: Last Week to Order 22/23 Yearbooks!

Deadlines to pay any remaining tuition balances are:

For seniors: Graduation practice day, Friday, May 19th - Seniors must have the balance paid in full to participate in practice and Graduation.
For all returning students: By the last day of school, Friday, May 26

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

Reminder: Tuition Balances

Deadlines to pay any remaining tuition balances are:

For seniors: Graduation practice day, Friday, May 19th - Seniors must have the balance paid in full to participate in practice and Graduation.
For all returning students: By the last day of school, Friday, May 26

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

Reminder: End of the Year Lunch Account Information

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.

Reminder: Part-Time Opportunity at Xavier HS: Kitchen Staff

Xavier High School is looking to hire two part-time kitchen employees for the upcoming 2023-24 school year to join their fun kitchen crew! Duties would include, but not limited to, food prep, serving, cleaning and dishwashing. These positions are part-time, and only required to work on days that school is in session. If interested, or if you have questions, please contact Lorraine Gaffney at 563-608-2324 or email lorraine.gaffney@xaviersaints.org.

View All XHS Employment Openings at

XavierSaints.org/Careers

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