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Dear Xavier Families,
I hope this message finds you well and that your family is enjoying a restful and refreshing Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus on Monday, when classes resume with an A Day schedule.
On Monday, April 20, our juniors and seniors will begin the week by participating in our Choices Matter Assembly. This important program centers on the responsibility that comes with getting behind the wheel and the lasting impact of the decisions young drivers make. As we approach prom season, the timing of this message is especially meaningful.
The presentation will run approximately 50 minutes and will include opportunities for students to engage in questions and discussion. Following the presentation, students will take part in several interactive activities designed to reinforce the program’s message. These include "Walking the Line" while wearing impairment simulation goggles and participating in our driving Oculus station, both of which provide powerful, hands-on perspectives on the dangers of impaired driving.
As we move further into the spring season, a reminder that seniors are now permitted to wear secondary dress for the remainder of the school year. Underclassmen will be allowed to transition to secondary dress beginning on Monday, May 4.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in helping guide our students toward safe and responsible choices, both in and out of the classroom.
Enjoy the remainder of the break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus soon.
I wanted to share an excerpt Sunday's Gospel from Luke 24: 32.
Then they said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us."
Luke 24:32 sits in the quiet aftermath of recognition. The disciples do not realize who walked beside them until He is gone, and only then do they look back and understand what they felt all along. Their hearts had been stirring, catching fire in a way they could not yet name. It was not spectacle. It was not obvious. It was something deeper, truth unfolding slowly and gently along the road.
That is where its significance lives.
It reminds us that transformation does not always announce itself in the moment. Often, it is only in reflection that we see what was really happening, how we were being shaped, challenged, and opened.
And that is where it connects to Xavier.
Because what happens at Xavier rarely shows up all at once. It is not just in the big moments, the wins, the honors, the milestones parents can easily point to. It is in the daily walk. A classroom discussion that stays with a student longer than expected. A practice that teaches more than the game. A conversation with a teacher, a coach, or a brother that plants something beneath the surface.
At the time, it might not look like much.
But later, something clicks.
A student recognizes a confidence he did not have before. A sense of purpose. A deeper understanding of who he is and who he is called to be. And maybe, like the disciples, he looks back and realizes that something was happening in him all along.
"Our hearts were burning."
At Xavier, that quiet fire is the work.
God Bless!
Mr. Cerreta '01
President, Xavier High School
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
- Monday, Apr. 20: Classes resume (A Day)
- Monday, Apr. 20: Choices Matter Assembly for Juniors & Seniors
- Thursday, Apr. 23: Ron James Assembly Junior & Seniors (8:30 AM)
- Saturday, Apr. 25: Pre-HSPT Exam Class of 2031
- Saturday, Apr. 25: Senior Prom at Woodwinds (6:30 PM)
- Tuesday, Apr. 28: Bring Your Brother to Xavier Day (8:30 AM)
- Tuesday, Apr. 28: Spring Concert at Mercy (7:00 PM)
- Wednesday, Apr. 29: Early Dismissal (12:30 PM)
- Thursday, Apr. 30: Academic Awards Night (7:00 PM)
- Friday, May 1: Spring Pep Rally
- Saturday, May 2: EJ Kalber Car Show (10:00 AM)
- Saturday, May 2: Junior Prom (6:30 PM)
- Monday, May 4: AP Exams Begin
- Wednesday, May 6: Sophomore / Junior Field Day at Holiday Hill (8:15 AM)
- Thursday, May 7: Last Day of Classes for Seniors
- Friday, May 8: Senior Exams Begin
- Saturday, May 9: Freshmen / Sophomore Semi-Formal (7:00 PM)
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SUMMER CAMP 2026!
- Help spread the word! Registration for Xavier's summer camps is now open! Summer starts at Xavier. Spots are filling fast! The link for registration can be found HERE.
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FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE
- 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, 2026. If you have any questions please contact the Finance Office.
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FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS
- Parents: Your sons have been reminded of our hair and grooming policy. If your son is in need of a haircut, please make sure he has it taken care of before we return to school on Monday. A reminder that burst fades are not allowed. There is no reason for your son to come back to school with hair out of dress code or facial hair. Failure to do so will result in detention. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- On Monday, April 20, there will be a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The buss will leave Xavier at 8:30 AM. There are still 4 seats available! If any students are interested in going, or if parents are interested in having their son join the trip, please email Marie Braychak. The cost of the trip is $115.00 for museum tickets and transportation​
- The 2026-27 one-page school calendar is available HERE. A full calendar will be made available later this spring.
- On Thursday, April 23, Juniors & Seniors will have a special assembly with author, public speaker, and life coach Ron James. Mr. James will speak about the importance of making good decisions. In his biennial presentation to our upperclassmen, Mr. James will share his life story and challenge our Falcons to make their next choice their best choice.
- Senior Prom Tickets are available! Your sons have been sent ticket information. This year's prom is Saturday, April 25 at Woodwinds in Branford. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Braychak.
- The Junior Prom will take place on campus on Saturday, May 2. Your son's will receive the ticket link next week.
- Parents of Freshmen & Sophomores: The Freshman / Sophomore Semi-Formal will take place on campus on Saturday, May 9. Your son’s will receive the ticket link next week.
Parents of Seniors: We have begun to highlight member of the Class of 2026 on our social media channels. Please encourage your son to fill out the form that Mr. Cunha emailed them.
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FROM THE ASSOCIATE PRESIDENTS
- 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.
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FROM THE SCHOOL STORE
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FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
- Senior Parents - Please remind your sons to update their college outcomes in Naviance. A step-by-step guide can be found in OnCampus under School & College Counseling.
- Senior Parents - 'Tis the Scholarship Submission Season. Please remember to give our office 2 weeks notice for Transcript and Letter of Recommendation requests.
- Parents of Juniors - Parent Brag sheets were due April 10th. A copy of the form can be found in OnCampus under School & College Counseling/Letters of Recommendation.
- The Connecticut Congressional Delegation will host its annual Service Academy Night on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in East Hartford, offering students the opportunity to meet with representatives from each of the federal service academies and learn about the congressional nomination process. Staff members from each congressional office will also be available to answer questions and provide guidance on applying for a nomination. This event is open to all students, regardless of grade level, who are interested in pursuing a service academy, not just juniors beginning the college application process. CLICK HERE to view a flyer for the event.
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FROM THE ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
- Alumnus Steven Scionti '81 returns to Middletown, CT, to perform his deeply personal, critically acclaimed one-man show, Hear What’s in the Heart: A Shoemaker's Tale, on May 8th and May 9th at 7:00 PM at the Mercy High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
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FROM THE ENROLLMENT 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 $5,000 tuition discount. To learn more about hosting an international exchange student or contact Chris Sansone, Director of Enrollment.
- We're excited to host our Pre-HSPT on Saturday, April 26 for 7th grade boys! You can register you son HERE! Please share the link with those that you know as well!
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LINO'S LUNCH NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
Chicken & Waffles
Pasta w/ Meatballs
TUESDAY
Chicken Rice Bowls
Penne Vodka
WEDNESDAY
Lino's Big Mac
Penne Vodka
THURSDAY
Cubano Sandwich or Beef Cutlet
Creamy Grilled Chicken & Bacon Pasta
FRIDAY
Philly Chicken Cheesesteak
Mac & Cheese
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