State ISASP Testing

As a reminder, tomorrow, Monday, March 24th, we will begin ISASP testing. We will be using a 2 hour delay bell schedule on these days.

• On Monday (3/24) & Tuesday (3/25) 9th-11th grade students will begin testing at 7:50 am. Seniors will not need to report until 9:50 am.
• On Wednesday (3/26) Sophomores only will begin testing at 8:50 am. Grades 9, 11 and 12 will report at 9:50 am.
• There will be no House or RTI on these days.
• We will use the RTI program to assign students to a testing room. Students should look at their RTI to see which room to report to for testing.
• Kirkwood students will be assigned to an RTI on Thursday to take tests that they missed.

Last Call: 2025 Grandparents Mass: Parents, Please RSVP

Xavier will be holding our Annual Grandparents Mass on Friday, April 25 at 1:00 PM. All grandparents are invited to attend the Mass with their grandchild(ren). Once again, we are asking parents to RSVP the total number of grandparents attending for your child. We will then mail them an invitation with the details, but grandparents will not need to RSVP themselves. Even if your grandparents cannot attend in person, please complete this form so that we may send them information about how to find the mass online.

Once you have a total number of attendees determined, please click here to RSVP for them ASAP - Deadline extened through Monday, March 24th. If you have any that are uncertain, please add them as a "yes". We'd rather plan for too many than too few!

Spring Blood Drive

Our next Blood Drive will be Thursday, April 3 from 8am to Noon in the Gym Balcony.

Click Blood Drive Sign Up Link to sign up. Students under 16 must see Nurse Naeve for a parental consent form. 

Service Requirements

Please remember that students have a 45-hour service graduation requirement. Please ask your child to share their progress by showing you the hours they have entered on their MobileServe App. 

• Sophomores should have 15 hours entered by the end of this school year
• Juniors should have 30 total hours entered
• Seniors should have 45 total hours entered

Students grades 9-11 should continue entering service hours throughout the summer.

For more information about this requirement please visit the website at xaviersaints.org/service



If you have any questions, please contact Laura Zeckser at laura.zeckser@crxcs.org.

XPX Uniform & Spirit Wear Collection

XPX will once again be collecting “graduated” and out-grown GENTLY WORN uniforms. These items will be available in August for purchase at the annual SAINTS SHOP Back-to-School Sale! All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the XPX programs, which support the students, staff and teachers at Xavier. When you clean out those closets, please bring ANY UNIFORM APPROVED items (polos, sweaters, quarter-zips, pants) to the main office. Gently used spirit wear will be accepted too. All items must be without stains or tears. Thank you for your support!

Video Board Help Needed

Are you interested in learning about video boards? Do you want to make a little extra money? XCS Foundation is looking for adults or students who are interested in helping to run and monitor the video boards during home varsity games year-round on an as-needed basis. This would include running graphics for pregame including prayer, the National Anthem and the starting line-ups. This would also include running sport-specific business acknowledgements and content during the games/events. All graphics would be pre-loaded and ready to use. No graphic creation or experience is required. Training would begin during the summer 2025 baseball/softball season. Depending on the person, training could also occur during the upcoming soccer season. This is a paid position, as-needed basis when we have home varsity matches and would continue into the following school year.

If you are interested, or have questions, please reach out to Denise Venteicher at denise.venteicher@crxcs.org.

Catholic Youth Camp

Catholic Youth Camp has 2 weeks for high schoolers (Week 6: July 6th-11th and Week 9: July 27th-August 1st). We take a deep dive into the faith during high school weeks with speakers, members of religious life, daily Adoration, confession, small groups, and daily Mass. At the same, we also have all of the fun of a traditional summer camp with water inflatables, a high adventure course, gaga ball, an epic beach volleyball tournament, and more!

Here is a link to the registration page.

Apply to be a Catholic Youth Camp Counselor

Calling any faith-filled high school students that will be 16 by May 1st, 2025 that get the opportunity to volunteer at CYC for a week (or two) helping our younger campers stay safe, have fun, and grow deeper in the faiths.

Applications are due March 24th: cyc.campbrainstaff.com

Quest

The Quest Retreat is open for freshmen and sophomores at LaSalle Middle School on Saturday, April 5 from 10am-10pm. Email scasey@seasp.org for registration.

Boys Tennis Announcement



Boys tennis practice will begin on March 24th.

Upcoming Tryouts/Auditions for 2025/26 School Year

Xavier Dance Team - 

Auditions

• Monday, March 31st - 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Tuesday, April 1st - 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Wednesday, April 2nd - 4:30pm-6:30pm (Final Tryout)

Cheerleading Clinics/Tryouts -

Parent Info Meeting

• If you are interested in trying out or for more information, please complete this pre-registration form.

Clinics

• March 24th - 3:00pm-5:00pm
• March 25th - 3:00pm-5:00pm
• March 26th - 3:00pm-5:00pm

Tryouts

• March 27th- 3:00pm-6:00pm

Register for Spring Activities/Sports on Bound

Any student planning on participating in an activity (fine arts, athletics or clubs) at Xavier High School this spring must be registered on Bound. Please register now for all activities you plan to participate in this year so that we can provide communication to you prior to the season.

• Go to www.gobound.com/ia/schools/xavier, then Sign In, and click on “Registration”. 
• If your student is interested in participating in multiple activities, please register them for each activity.
• If your student is considering participating in athletics or cheer, parents must also upload a Physical, and electronically sign a Concussion and Permission/Release Form via Bound. All physicals will now be uploaded through this process – paper forms will not be accepted in the XHS Activities Office. You will not need to print a form elsewhere.

Senior Photos Deadline

Seniors Photos for the yearbook will be due April 4th and can be emailed to Lauren Phillips at lauren.phillips@crxcs.org

Students should be in appropriate attire with no baseball caps.

Graduation Party Supplies

The Saints Shop has all your graduation party needs covered. Special order Xavier logo imprinted:

• plates
• napkins
• cups
• table runners
• ”Xavier Graduate” yard signs
• vinyl banners

Complete your party décor with cutlery and plastic tablecloths in navy blue or silver. You may place your order at xhsgraduation2025.itemorder.com

The webstore will be open until March 26, 2025! No late orders will be accepted. 

When orders come in they may be picked up at the Saints Shop.

Last Month to Turn in Hy-Vee Receipts

Please continue to drop off Hy-Vee receipts for their Cash 4 Students program at the main office anytime in March. The deadline to turn in receipts is Monday, March 31st. Any receipts collected with dates after April 1st can be saved and turned in next school year.

Thank you for your help with this wonderful program!

6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser

Xavier High School is hosting our 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th, from 10am - 5pm. Please consider stopping by! Not only will you get a great deal, but you’ll also sleep better knowing your purchase supports the Band, Choir, Robotics & BPA Students. 

More information can be found here:

• FB EVENT LINK
• Click here to watch this informational video!  

Final Yearbook Order Deadline

2024-2025 yearbook orders will close on April 30th and can be purchased through Jostens.