Dear Xavier Families,
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Xavier! We are incredibly excited to have your sons in the building and we are ready for a great year.
As we approach the end of summer, the energy on campus has been building, and this past week was a testament to that. All four classes had their orientations, and it was wonderful to see the halls of Xavier filled with the excitement and anticipation of a new school year.
A special moment from this week was when the freshmen gathered on the bleachers for a group photo. It was a poignant reminder of the journey ahead, and we're excited to watch them grow and mature during their time at Xavier. It seems like just yesterday that the Class of 2025 was in those same seats for their first orientation.
We're also looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 3rd, for the first day of school. As we prepare to dive into another year of growth, learning, and community, I hope you all enjoy this last long weekend of summer with your families.
Let's make this school year one to remember!
As we look ahead to a new month and academic year on Randolph Road, I wanted to share this passage from our XBSS Partners in Mission document:
"In Xaverian schools, students have been invited to encounter Jesus through an education that helps them to uncover their own gifts, to nurture their passions, and to challenge them to become the people God created them to be by placing their talents at the service of God."
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day, School & Offices Closed
- Tuesday, Sept. 3: First Day of Classes (Secondary Dress for all students)
- Friday, Sept. 6: Last day to add/drop classes for first semester
- Friday, Sept. 6: Alumni Golf Classic (Portland Golf Course)
- Sunday, Sept. 8: Grandparents Mass (10:00 am)
- Tuesday, Sept. 10: Safety & Respect Assembly / Junior Empower Assembly (9:10 am)
- Thursday, Sept. 12: Senior Parent College Meeting (6:30 pm)
- Friday, Sept. 13: Opening of School Mass (9:10 am)
- Tuesday, Sept.17: Parent Mini Schedule Night (6:30 pm)
- Thursday, Sept. 19: SAC Fair (7:30 am - 8:00 am)
- Thursday, Sept. 19: SAC Fair (2:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
- Friday, Sept. 20: SAC Fair (7:30 am - 8:00 am)
- Saturday, Sept. 21: Freshmen / Sophomore Country Fair Mixer with Mercy (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
- Secondary dress code begins on the first day of classes for all students (Sept. 3). All student forms are due on the first day of classes (Sept. 3).
- The Alumni Golf Classic is Friday, Sept. 6! The tournament is full. All proceeds go to financial aid for Xavier students. Check our social media channels for pictures and videos from the event.
- Parents of Juniors & Seniors - Xavier Upperclassmen have been invited to attend an Open House at the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden to start National Forensic Science week on September 13. Students should RSVP to Mrs. Braychak. The first 15 students interested in careers in criminal justice or forensic science that RSVP will be bussed to the event. For more information, students should speak to their School Counselor.
- Our annual Grandparents Mass is Sunday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., in Kohs Gymnasium! This opening of school event is for the entire Xavier community. You do not have to be a grandparent or have a grandparent in your party to attend. All faith traditions are invited. There will be a reception in the Dining Hall, and school tours led by Xavier students starting at 11:00 am.
- Our first schoolwide mass is Friday, September 13! Students need to be in standard dress code.
- Freshmen and sophomores will be receiving a link next week to purchase tickets for the Country Fair Mixer with Mercy High School on Saturday, September 21. Tell your Falcons to check their email.
- Parents of fall athletes: This is a reminder to parents that Student-Athletes must be in school for the day in order to participate in their practices or contests. If your son is absent from school, they are not allowed to attend practice or games unless they receive permission from Mr. Cerreta. Any athlete who is found in violation of this policy will be immediately sent home from their event and face additional school consequences. Additionally, athletes who arrive late or leave early, must be present for 5 full class periods in order to be eligible for athletics.
- Parents of Fall Athletes: Reminder that parent pick up after practices/games should be in the back of the school and not along the side of the building. Parents must stay out of the bus pick up/drop off lane.
- If students did not bring in their photo envelope and place a picture order during Orientation, they may still order pictures if they submit their order form to the Main Office on Tuesday (9/3) or Wednesday (9/4). Please reach out to Ms. Lee with any questions.
- Senior Parents - The Senior Parent College Night will be held at Xavier on Sept. 12 at 6:30 pm.
- Those parents that were not able to attend the New Parent Information nights can find the presentation by clicking here. It can also be found in OnCampus under the resources tab.
- Senior Parents: School counselors will be going into classrooms to work on the Common App in September. Please check in with your son's to see how they are progressing on the Common App.
- On Tuesday, September 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Xavier will be hosting its Parent Mini-Schedule Night! The purpose of this event is to provide parents with an opportunity to meet their son's teachers and to familiarize themselves with their son's schedule. Parents are asked not to enter the building before 6:15 p.m. The night will begin with a short meeting/presentation in Kohs Gymnasium. Room assignments will be posted throughout the building to aid parents in finding their sons' homerooms. The official mini-schedule will commence at 7 p.m. Parents will spend approximately ten minutes in each of their son's classes. The evening will conclude with a general announcement.
- Registration for our annual Fall Open House on Sunday Oct. 20 is open! This is one of the biggest days of the year for Xavier. Please share this link with any families or friends that may be interested in attending Xavier. We greatly appreciate your help! If you have any questions, please email Director of Admissions, Mr. Chris Sansone '06 ([email protected]).
- In the Diocese of Norwich, all volunteers who have regular contact with minors, all employees, all clergy, and all religious, are required to complete safe environments training. This training is monitored by the Office for Safe Environments (OSE). To learn more about the training click here.
- ASSE International is partnering with Xavier High School to welcome international high school exchange students, ages 15-18, into your family and create bonds that will last a lifetime. Hosting an international student offers a unique cultural exchange experience for both the student and your family. To learn more about hosting an international exchange student click here or contact Chris Sansone, Director of Admissions.
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Have a great long weekend.
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta '01
Interim Head of School
Xavier High School
