Xavier High School Parent Weekly Newsletter - May 9

 

Dear Xavier Families,

 

This week offered a beautiful reminder of what makes Xavier special. On Tuesday, our sophomores and juniors took part in Field Day at Holiday Hill, where laughter and camaraderie filled the air. Events like this extend the Xavier experience beyond our campus and classrooms. The brotherhood our young men build here goes far beyond academics. It is about forming bonds that last a lifetime.

We also celebrated Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, a chance to thank the dedicated individuals who make Xavier what it is. From teaching and mentoring to guiding and supporting, our faculty and staff pour themselves into the lives of our students each and every day. Their commitment is the heartbeat of our school community, and we are deeply grateful for their service.

As we look ahead to the weekend, we wish all Xavier mothers a very Happy Mother's Day. Your strength, love, and quiet sacrifices do not go unnoticed. You are often the steady hand and the warm heart behind each young man who walks through our doors, and we are grateful for the countless ways you support your sons and this school.

For our seniors, the journey toward graduation continues. They marked their last official day of classes on Thursday with joy and a sense of celebration fitting of their accomplishments. Senior exams began today, and earlier this week, the Class of 2025 proudly wore their college shirts, a colorful display of where they are headed next. From coast to coast, our seniors wore their future with pride. They are ready to soar.

AP Exams began Monday and continue next week. We are proud of the effort and focus our students are putting in during this busy season. Outside the classroom, our students continue to celebrate with one another. Last weekend, the Freshman and Sophomore Semi Formal was a great success, and tomorrow, our juniors will gather for their prom, a milestone moment in any high school journey.

Finally, we are happy to share that the one-page calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is now available HERE. We encourage you to review it and begin planning ahead.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move through these final weeks of the school year.

Have a restful weekend and God bless.

 

- 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.

 

 

- Important reminder for all parents! If you have not done so yet, please log into the parent portal and complete your enrollment contract for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

- The one-page calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is now available HERE. 

 

- Junior Parents – Orders for senior apparel will begin next week and must be submitted by June 6th. More details will be sent out soon. 

 

- Graduation Ushers Needed! For the Graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 25, we are seeking approximately 15 fathers, uncles, or alumni older brothers to volunteer to assist with ushering duties. Ushers would need to arrive at approximately 7:30 a.m. (graduation begins at 9 a.m.) and formal attire is requested. Duties will include taking/checking tickets, assisting those with wheelchair seating, and general crowd management and answering questions. Those who serve as ushers do not need a ticket for the graduation ceremony. Ushers will be able to sit with their families once the ceremony begins. If you are interested in volunteering to be an usher, please email Mr. Andrew Gargano with the name of the volunteer, the relation to a graduate, and a current email address. Mr. Gargano will email a confirmation message with further details the week before graduation.

 

- Parents of Seniors: You should have received an email earlier this week with information regarding Senior Exams. To review the information, CLICK HERE.

 

- 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! 

 

- As technology evolves, Xavier High School remains committed to maintaining a distraction free learning environment. For the remainder of the year, Meta Glasses and similar wearable devices will follow the same policy as cell phones and smartwatches; Students should not use them during the school day, and they will receive consequences if they do so. While not explicitly listed in the student handbook, these devices can capture photos, stream video, and access information in real time, posing potential distractions and academic integrity concerns. We appreciate your support in reinforcing this policy to help ensure a productive academic atmosphere. Please contact the school administration with any questions.

 

- AP exams will take place from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16. If your son is taking an AP exam, please review the importance of taking this test seriously.

 

- Parents of Juniors: The Junior Prom will take place on campus on Saturday, May 10. 

 

- 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. 

 

- 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.

 

- Next year’s busing: Out-of-town busing: If you checked off busing on your tuition contract for next school year the Out-of-town busing paperwork has been posted to your onCampus account. If you have not checked off that you need busing but you do, please call or e-mail Mrs. Braychak.

- Middletown busing: Forms were mailed home to all Middletown residents. Bus registration forms are due to Mrs. Braychak by Friday, May 30. Call or email Mrs. Braychak with any questions.

 

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Nick Cerreta ’01
President
Xavier High School