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Dear Xavier Families,
As we head into the week of Thanksgiving, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the incredible continued generosity you have shown in support of the Kamp family. With Compassion as our Xaverian value of the year, it has been heartwarming to witness our community care for one another with such intention and grace. This fall has been a powerful reminder of what it means to belong to a family that lifts each other up.
On Tuesday, we hosted a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. True to form, the Xavier community rose to the occasion. Students, faculty, and staff stepped forward throughout the day, and the result was a testament to the generosity and compassion that thrive within these walls.
That spirit carried into Friday, when our students delivered more than 1,000 canned goods of gravy and cranberry sauce for the Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project. Service is at the heart of who we are, and it's inspiring to see our young men embracing the call to give back to the wider community. It's always nice to see acts of kindness that ripple far beyond campus.
In conjunction with the Middletown Police Department, who is a great community partner, we held a lockdown drill this morning. Safety of your sons and everyone on campus is our main concern.
And now, the spotlight turns to the stage this weekend as the Mercy/Xavier Drama Club presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Performances will take place at Mercy on Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The buzz is already building. Staff who attended Thursday's dress rehearsal couldn't stop talking about the talent, energy, and hard work on display. If you have a chance, don't miss this incredible production.
You can purchase tickets HERE.
Every week at Xavier is filled with moments that remind us of the strength and spirit of our community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for the love and strength you bring to the Xavier community.
I wanted to share this passage from our XBSS Partners in Mission document:
"Through trust, and in imitation of Theodore James Ryken, we are joined together in our faith and efforts to build our community, comforted and inspired by the understanding that in harmony, small things grow."
This passage captures the heart of who we are at Xavier. Trust binds us together as a community, just as it did for Theodore James Ryken when he first imagined the mission of the Xaverian Brothers. When we lean into that example, working side-by-side, supporting one another, and putting our faith into action, we discover the real strength of our school.
The quote reminds us that the big, visible moments of success are always built on countless small acts of kindness, generosity, patience, and service. When those efforts are carried out in harmony, with families and faculty moving together toward a shared purpose, they become transformative. At Xavier, it is in those small things that our young men grow, and it is through that growth that our community thrives.
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Friday, Nov. 21: Mercy/Xavier Fall Drama Production (7:00 PM)
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Sophomore Saturday #2 (8:00 AM)
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Mercy/Xavier Fall Drama Production (7:00 PM)
- Monday, Nov. 24: Class of 2030 Application Deadline
- Wednesday, Nov. 26: NO SCHOOL (Offices Closed)
- Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving (NO SCHOOL / Offices Closed)
- Friday, Nov. 28: NO SCHOOL (Offices Closed)
- Monday, Dec. 1: Founders Week Begins
- Wednesday, Dec. 3: Feast of St. Francis Xavier Mass (9:10 AM)
- Thursday, Dec. 4: Open House (6:00 PM)
- Saturday, Dec. 6: Freshmen / Sophomore Semi-Formal (7:00 PM)
- Last week, we announced the Honor Roll for the first quarter. Congratulations to the 406 students that were recognized for their work in the classroom! Click here to view the Honor Roll!
- Freshman & Sophomore Parents: The Freshman/Sophomore Winter Semi-Formal Dance will be held at Xavier on Saturday, December 6th from 7-10:30 pm. Xavier freshmen and sophomores can purchase a single ticket for $25 or bring a female date and purchase a couple ticket for $40. The boys are allowed to bring a female date from a school other than Mercy. Tickets must be purchased through the link sent to the students' school email. Hot and cold appetizers and desserts will be served and a DJ will provide the music. Dress is semi-formal: shirt, tie, jacket. Mercy freshman and sophomores are able to purchase tickets through a separate link sent to them. Please contract Mrs. Keereweer with any questions.
- For serious reasons a student may be dismissed early from school by bringing an explanatory note requesting permission from his parent to the Dean of Students by 8:10 am. Failure to do so will result in a detention. Medical appointments should not be scheduled during school time if possible. Any student dismissed before the end of period 5/5a will be ineligible to participate in or attend any athletic or extracurricular activity on that school day. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Dean of Students.
- Midterm exams begin on Monday, December 15. They are scheduled to run from the 15th through December 18th. If we do not have a snow day during that time, Christmas break will begin at dismissal on the 18th. If there is a snow day and we miss a day of exams, they will be made up on December 19th with Christmas break beginning at dismissal that day. An informational memo regarding midterm exams will be published when we return from Thanksgiving Break.
- Winter Sports Registration opened on Tuesday, October 14th. Please see the email from Mr. DeConti with the link to register.
- A reminder that all student athletes are required to have a physical on file in the nurse's office. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of the exam.
- Sophomore & Junior Students and Parents: PSAT scores are now available! Please log in to your College Board account to view them. If you have trouble accessing your account, try resetting your password. If you're still unable to view your scores, please stop by the School Counseling Office for assistance.
- Seniors: As you continue working on your college applications, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school counselor with any questions or to schedule a meeting as needed. Also, be sure to let us know if you add any new colleges to your list so we can send the necessary documents on your behalf.
- Senior Students & Parents: Please note that first-quarter grades will accompany your son's transcript and other college application materials. If you notice any documents missing from your college applications, promptly inform the School Counseling Office so we can address the issue.
- Scholarships for our senior students are now available. You can review the scholarships in Naviance to search for ones relevant to your son.
- Senior and Junior Parents Note! In the coming weeks, Xavier will host admission representatives from colleges across the United States. Please encourage your son to check Naviance to sign up for these visits.
- 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 Enrollment.
Lino's Lunch Menu Next Week
Monday
Loaded Nachos
Penne w/ Meatballs
Tuesday
Chicken Rice Bowls
Penne Vodka
Wednesday
NO SCHOOL
Thursday
NO SCHOOL
Friday
NO SCHOOL
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta '01
President
Xavier High School
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