Xavier High School Parent Weekly Newsletter - April 10

 

We hope this upcoming week offers a chance to rest, recharge, and reflect on all that has been accomplished.

 

 

Earlier this week, we gathered as a community for our annual Easter Mass, celebrated by Father Tom Franks '94. It was a full circle moment rooted in faith, brotherhood, and service. To welcome back an alumnus who has dedicated his life to his vocation is a powerful reminder of what Xavier helps to form. We are incredibly proud of the many alumni who have answered the call to the priesthood and who live lives of purpose and service that reflect the very mission of our school.

 

This week was also filled with memorable moments across campus.

 

On Wednesday, we drew the winning ticket in our $25,000 Cash Raffle. Congratulations to the holder of Ticket No. 22. Thank you to everyone who participated. Your generosity makes a direct and lasting impact on our students and their experience at Xavier.

 

Thursday evening, the campus came alive once again as we hosted the annual Xavier Mercy College Fair. With more than 100 colleges and universities represented, our students had the opportunity to begin envisioning what comes next. Conversations were had, possibilities were explored, and the future felt just a little closer.

 

Finally, this week marks National Assistant Principals Week, a time to recognize three extraordinary leaders who give so much of themselves to Xavier each and every day: Mr. St. George, Mr. Gargano, and Ms. Drewry.

 

In the life of a school community, there are individuals whose impact cannot be measured in a single moment. Their influence is built over time through quiet conversations, thoughtful decisions, and steady acts of care. Our assistant principals are exactly those people.

They are present in the moments that matter most and in the ones that often go unseen. They listen. They guide. They support. Each brings a unique voice and strength to our community, yet all are united by a shared commitment to serving others.

 

To Mr. St. George, Mr. Gargano, and Ms. Drewry: thank you. Thank you for your tireless commitment, your steady leadership, your compassion, and the countless ways both seen and unseen that you strengthen and uplift our entire school community. Xavier is a better place because of you. On a personal note, I truly could never thank you enough for all that you do for me and this amazing community. I see and feel every day the love you have for Xavier and everyone that is in it. Brother Ryan is smiling down on the three of you today and every day because “taking care of the boys” is at the heart of everything you do and every decision you make on a daily basis. I am truly blessed to serve alongside you and call you not only my colleagues but more importantly my dear friends.

 

They build relationships that last. They create an environment grounded in trust and respect. They lead in a way that reminds us what it truly means to care for a community.

 

Their impact is felt every day in both the big moments and the small ones that, over time, make Xavier feel like home.

 

We are deeply grateful for all that they do.

 

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and restful Easter break.

That line carries more weight the longer you sit with it. It’s not just about Thomas. It's about all of us, especially in a place like Xavier.

 

At its core, this is a statement about faith without proof. Thomas needed to see, to touch, to be certain. Most of us do. But Jesus turns the focus outward, to the generations who will not have that moment and who will still choose to believe anyway.

 

And that is where Xavier lives.

 

Xavier is built on things you cannot always measure or see right away. A freshman walks through the doors in September, nervous and unsure, still figuring out who he is. Four years later, he leaves as something different. More confident. More grounded. More aware of the man he is becoming. You cannot always point to the exact moment it happened. You just know it did.

 

That is belief.

 

It is in the teacher who stays after school because he sees something in a student that the student does not yet see in himself. It is in the brotherhood that forms quietly, in classrooms, on fields, in hallways, until one day it is unshakable. It is in the idea that what we are building here matters, even if the full impact will not be understood for years.

 

At Xavier, we ask our students to believe in more than what is right in front of them. To believe in their potential. In each other. In something greater than themselves.

 

They will not always see the outcome immediately.

 

But they believe anyway.

 

And that is where the blessing begins.

 

 

- 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. A Brochure with more information will be sent home soon! You can register for classes and view the Summer Academic Brochure HERE

- The annual level change review process will take place from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 10. To be considered for a level increase, a student must have maintained an "A" average for the academic year and receive a strong, enthusiastic recommendation from the course teacher. If you believe your son meets these criteria and would like him to be considered for a level change up, please contact both his counselor and his teacher during this window. Level changes to a lower course level are also reviewed during this time. If your son has struggled in a course this year despite his best efforts and you feel a level adjustment may be appropriate, please contact his counselor to discuss this option. If a level change is approved, the counselor will follow up with families regarding next steps and additional details.

- Report Cards for the third marking period were posted in OnCampus on Friday, April 3. The Third quarter honor roll will be announced soon. 

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- 2026 Yearbook: tribute/recognition ads:  The link for including ads for the Class of 2026  in  Xavier's Yearbook is as follows:   
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