Fall Musical Auditions

Auditions for the fall musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, will be held in the choir room on Tuesday, August 27 from 3:00-4:30 PM and Wednesday, August 28 from 3:00-4:30 PM.

Please encourage your students to sign up to audition through this Audition Registration Link. Links to the audition materials and audition time sign ups are in the form. 

If your student wants to get involved but is not a singer/actor, encourage them to consider Theatre Tech Crew by filling out the registration link & selecting Theatre Tech.



FYI - Due to the nature of this production, the cast will be doing many if not all of the scene changes. We urge you to audition to be part of the cast.

Community System Apparel Store

The Community Store is now open and will be available until Thursday, September 12th. This is the place to grab an extra community shirt, a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt for those cold days at Xavier! When ordering please make sure you select the correct community. If you are unsure of your student’s Community please email erica.ireland@crxcs.org. Click on the link below to place your order:

Community Apparel Store

2023/24 Yearbook Pick Up

2023-2024 Yearbooks may be picked up beginning early November before or after school in Mrs. Phillips’ classroom following her maternity leave - graduated seniors will be able to pick up their book from the main office beginning early November as well. 

Parking Permits

It is still possible to purchase a parking permit for $40 through the main office.  You or your student can either bring in cash/check or if you prefer to pay with a credit card, you can do so through Snap! (formerly 8to18). Please have your student bring vehicle information - make, model, year, color and license plate - for both their primary & secondary vehicles when they come to pick out their spot. If you have any questions, please contact Christine or Karen in the main office: info.xhs@crxcs.org.

Kairos

Kairos is an optional retreat for juniors. There are three dates offered. Consider registering early because they fill up quickly. The retreat is held at Ridgehaven Cono Camp in Walker, IA. It begins at 4pm Thursday and concludes Sunday afternoon. The cost is $200. The three dates are Oct 10-13, Feb 13-16 and April 3-6. Registration is taken through this Kairos Registration Form. Questions regarding the retreat should be directed to Lilly.Boenker@crxcs.org. If assistance with the fee is needed, please contact Angie.Calhoun@crxcs.org.

Seniors who attended Kairos and are interested in being a leader, applications were emailed to you and are currently being accepted in Campus Ministry. Deadline to apply for October Kairos Leader is August 29.

XCEED

The Xavier Catholic Extraordinary Encounter Day (XCEED) Conference will be Tuesday, September 24. The XCEED Conference is attended by all Xavier students and features several keynote speakers in addition to numerous breakout/"impact" sessions across a wide variety of topics presented by community professionals, pastors, faculty/staff, and coaches/directors. Our keynote this year is Father Tim Anastos.

Friday Morning Masses

Friday Morning 7am Mass will begin on September 6 with Adoration following. Mass will be offered every Friday after the 6th, when school is in session. All are welcome to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

XCEED

The Rosary with special prayer intentions is prayed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday morning in the Chapel at 7:15 AM. Wednesday rosary will be at 8:00 AM. Any prayer intentions can be submitted here. All are welcome to pray the beautiful prayer of the Blessed Mother. There are instruction sheets available and a leader. 

Campus Ministry Notes...

Our Chaplain, Fr. Jake Dunne will be at school on Friday’s and B days consistently, and other times as his schedule allows. His door is always open. If you wish to talk or receive the sacrament of Reconciliation, stop in Campus Ministry to set up an appointment.

Campus Ministry is here to serve the needs of our school community. Please do not hesitate to call or stop in! The office is located upstairs near the LMC.

ACTION ITEM: ALL Families Please Complete Xavier Volunteer Form

Xavier has a strong tradition of parents stepping forward to offer their time and resources to make our school truly xceptional. We ask that ALL Xavier families fill out the Xavier Volunteer Form to indicate areas that interest you. Currently we have received responses from about 24% of families. There are many different types of opportunities to share your time and talent, and many hands make light work! Several of these opportunities or committees require little time commitment, have options available outside of work hours, and some can even be done from home. Thank you for helping to support Xavier High School!

Complete the Form...

Donations Needed for Back-to-School Lunch

XPX will hold a back to school luncheon for all teachers and staff on Wednesday, August 28. All donations may be dropped off on the cart outside the main office on Wednesday, August 28 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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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 Septebmer 8th. 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 also need on the 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.

Future Saints Night

Future Saint Volleyball & Football Players mark your calendars for our upcoming Future Saints Nights:

• Volleyball will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd (7th & 8th graders)
• Football will be held on Friday, September 20th  
• More information will be shared with our feeder schools/programs