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Dear Xavier Families,
We would like to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the families who have recently submitted their deposit and officially joined the Xavier community. We are thrilled to welcome your son as a future member of the Class of 2029. This is the first of many weekly newsletters you will receive, and we are so glad you are now part of the Xavier family. The years ahead will be filled with growth, purpose, and unforgettable moments for your son and your entire family. We look forward to being a part of that journey.
On Wednesday, our entire junior class took the SAT during the school day. We are proud of the effort they brought to this important step in the college planning process. As always, we remain committed to guiding our students as they prepare for their futures both in and beyond the classroom.
In addition to taking the SAT, our juniors also participated in a new College Essay Writing Week led by our English teachers and school counselors. This initiative gave students dedicated time and support to begin crafting their personal statements for college applications. Through workshops, brainstorming sessions, and one-on-one feedback, the Class of 2026 took meaningful steps toward shaping their unique stories. We are grateful to our faculty and staff for creating this opportunity to help our students prepare for the next chapter of their academic journey.
Next week is Spirit Week at Xavier. It is a time filled with fun and Falcon pride as our students take part in themed dress days, activities, and events that celebrate who we are as a school community. These traditions build memories and strengthen the bond our students share with one another and with the school. We encourage everyone to participate and enjoy the week ahead.
A reminder that third marking period report cards will be available to view online this evening at 6 o’clock. We encourage you to review your son’s academic progress and reach out to his teachers, school counselor, or any administrator if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support of our mission. We are grateful to partner with you in helping form young men of character, faith, and service.
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Friday, Mar. 28: Report Cards Posted Online (6:00 PM)
- Sunday, Mar. 30: Fourth Sunday of Lent
- Monday, Mar. 31: Spirit Week Begins
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Wednesday, Apr. 2: HSA Meeting (5:45 PM)
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Sunday, Apr. 6: Fifth Sunday of Lent
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Wednesday, Apr. 9: 25K Cash Raffle Draw
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Thursday, Apr. 10: Xavier & Mercy High School College Fair (6:00 PM)
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Friday, Apr. 11: Lenten Prayer Service (9:10 AM)
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Friday, Apr. 11: Brother Thomas Ryan, C.F.X. Tree Dedication (1:30 PM)
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Sunday, Apr. 13: Palm Sunday
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Monday, Apr. 14: Start of Spring Recess (April 14 - 21)
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Thursday, Apr. 17: Holy Thursday
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Friday, Apr. 18: Good Friday (School/Offices Closed)
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Sunday, Apr. 20: Easter Sunday
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Monday, Apr. 21: Easter Monday (School/Offices Closed)
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Tuesday, Apr. 22: Classes Resume
- There are less than TWO WEEKS LEFT in our 25k Cash Raffle! Please click here for more details, and to purchase tickets. Only 800 tickets will be sold!
- ALL Parents: Next week is Spirit Week! Please encourage your sons to take part in the annual celebration! The usual rules apply. No shorts, sandals, slippers, homemade apparel. No props either. Hats are allowed. Here are the themes for each day:
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: USA Theme
Wednesday: Country vs. Country Club
Thursday: Twin Day (Free Ice Cream Sandwiches at lunch)
Friday: Color Wars
Freshmen: Red
Sophomores: Blue
Juniors: White
Seniors: Black
- Orders for the 2025 Xavier Yearbook are now being taken. The link to our publisher can be found HERE. The cost of the yearbook is $75. SENIORS DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK. The cost is included in their graduation fees.
- ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS: Senior Tributes for the 20240-25 Yearbook are available HERE! The Deadline to submit a tribute is June 1, 2025.
- You should have received an email regarding the re-enrollment process for the 2025-26 school year. Contracts are available through the Xavier parent portal and must be submitted by April 30, 2025. Tuition for 2025-26 is $18,600. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Cerreta.
- The Student Activities Counsel will once again be conducting a toiletry drive from April 2-16 to benefit the St. Sebastian Church Outreach Program. The items collected will be used to make up Blessed Bags at Easter for those in need in the local community. Please find the breakdown below for items needed by grade. Travel size items are preferred but any donation is appreciated. Last year, over 2,100 items were donated through the generosity of Xavier families.
Freshmen: Shaving cream, razors, deodorant
Sophomores: Mouthwash, tissues/wipes, band aids
Juniors: Toothpaste, dental floss, hand sanitizer
Seniors: Hand soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes
- Help spread the word! Registration for Xavier’s summer camps is now open. This year’s camps are for students entering 3rd-9th grade. This summer we are offering camps in Football, Soccer, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, E-Sports, Physical Fitness, Flag Football, Wrestling, and more. Spots are filling fast! The link for registration can be found HERE.
- Make the most of your summer with Xavier’s Summer Academic Programs, designed to help you strengthen key skills, get ahead in challenging subjects, or fulfill course requirements. Whether you're looking to refine your math and writing abilities, prepare for AP coursework, or even knock out a graduation requirement, our summer offerings provide the perfect opportunity to stay on track. Plus, register by May 2 to take advantage of early-bird discounts! Register here!
- AP acceptances were posted online on March 17 in the Resource Tab in the student portal. Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are currently in the process of choosing their course requests for next year. If you have any questions about your son’s courses for next year, please contact your son’s counselor. Course requests for the current freshmen and sophomores are due by Friday, April 4th. Course requests for current juniors are due by Friday, April 11th.
- Parents of Seniors: We have begun to highlight member of the Class of 2025 on our social media channels. Please encourage your sons to fill out the form that Ms. Mastrocola emailed them earlier this week.
- Parents of Seniors: Prom information was emailed out earlier this week. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Braychak. The date of the Senior Prom is Saturday, April 26.
- Xavier is partnering with Pierogis for Paws to run a Pierogi sale. Click here for more info!
- Sophomore & Junior Field Day is May 7! Please save the date!
- Senior Students & Parents: Please update your Naviance accounts with your college outcomes & decision.
- All Parents – Save the date Xavier High School And Mercy High School are hosting their Annual College Fair Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This event will take place at Xavier High School!
- Junior Students: Please make sure that your Naviance teacher & counselor surveys are complete by April 1st so they can write your letters of recommendation for college.
- Junior Students & Parents: Please make sure to put together a rough draft of your schedule for senior year prior to meeting with your school counselor. Final course selection forms are due to the main office April 11th.
- NCAA: If your student applies to the NCAA Eligibility Center, please inform Ms. O’Connor or Mr. Lambert, so they can upload a transcript.
- Senior Students & Parents: Please click here to view important scholarship information from the School Counseling Office. - 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. Families that host an exchange student will receive a $4,000 tuition discount. To learn more about hosting an international exchange student or contact Chris Sansone, Director of Enrollment.
Please see the following message from the Alumni & Development Team:
We would like to thank all the parents that have responded to the appeal letter that went out in February to support Xavier’s Annual Fund Drive.
Prior to that mailing, we were at 6% participation. I am happy to announce that we are now at 33%! One hundred sixty-nine of our 517 Xavier families have contributed. It’s a dramatic increase since January but there is still some work to do to reach our participation goal of 60%.
We urge those of you who have yet to support the AFD to do so to the best of your ability before June 30, the end of fiscal year 2024-2025. Reaching the 60% participation rate will help Xavier High School to better position itself to receive grants from foundations and corporations. A donation from you may be the one that gets Xavier to 60% and qualifies this outstanding high school to receive a grant of $50,000 or $100,000! Gifts received to date range from $5,000 to $10, so no gift is too large or too small. Every donation immediately increases the participation rate which is our primary goal this year.
There will be one more mail appeal to current parents to support the AFD in April. You can also go on the XHS website to make your contribution now.
We look forward to reporting soon that we have reached the 60% participation goal.
Have a great weekend.
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta ’01
President
Xavier High School
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