St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System

The new school year is almost here, we can't wait to welcome back the bright smiles of our Xavier students. 😊😁

As summer comes to a close and our 2024 seniors prepare to embark on their college journey, may you be blessed with guidance and strength as you step into this exciting new chapter.

From our class of 2024, 44% of students are going to out of state colleges and 50% of students are going to Wisconsin based colleges.

Earlier this summer, a group of our high school students embarked on an incredible 10-day adventure alongside their French and Spanish classmates. They kicked off their journey with three days in Paris, before heading to Biarritz, France, and then crossing into northern Spain. Their travels took them through the stunning cities of San Sebastián, Bilbao, Pamplona, Barcelona, and finally Madrid.

It was truly a trip of a lifetime, filled with unforgettable memories and endless fun!

The academic programs at Xavier Catholic Schools challenge and inspire our students to discover their passions and achieve their full potential.

What subjects are your kids most excited about this year? Share in the comments below!

Job Opportunity: Interim Vice President of Finance

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is seeking a strategic and experienced leader for the role of Interim Vice President of Finance starting August 2024.

Why Xavier?

Xavier Catholic School System offers a rich history, strong academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. Located in Appleton, WI, part of the vibrant Fox Cities, this region offers a mix of big-city conveniences and small-town warmth. Enjoy cultural venues, exciting events, and fantastic outdoor recreation.

Join us in shaping the future of Catholic education at Xavier!
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Ms. Deanna had a great time visiting Xavier Summer Care for a special Songs, Stories & Fun event!

Check out our upcoming dates and be sure to mark your calendars for this school year's Songs, Stories, & Fun!

We’re Hiring an Interim President!

The Xavier Catholic School System is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as our Interim President starting August 2024.

Are you passionate about Catholic education and do you possess strong leadership skills? Do you have the ability to guide our school system during this important transitional period? We invite you to explore this unique opportunity.

To learn more about the position and to apply, visit https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/215318

As we gear up for the new school year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible teachers! Our Xavier educators are servant leaders dedicated to nurturing each student's kindness, faith, and growth.

Let's spread the love for our teachers — give them a shout-out below!

The BFK Children’s Parade was a blast!

Thank you to everyone who came out and showed off their Xavier pride. It was so great to see so many smiling faces.

For the first time, the WIAA recognized lacrosse as a sanctioned sports program, and we are thrilled to announce that Xavier had four outstanding boys participate on the team: Aiden Eckes, Luke Rheinheimer, Chris Rheinheimer, and Luke Tretinyak.
🎉 Special Congratulations to Aiden Eckes 🎉 Aiden received 1st team defense all-conference honors! 🥇

🏆 Team Achievements 🏆 The team finished 1st in conference with a remarkable 13-5 record. They played with heart and determination, making it to the state quarterfinal (sectional semi-final) game.

Let's give a big shoutout to these young athletes for their dedication and hard work. We are proud of you! 💪💙

The boys and girls track team found plenty of success this season with team victories and individual records broken. Sixteen athletes qualified for the state track meet in LaCrosse. Lilie Fouts and Ben Olvey were both state champions in the 1600m and 110m high hurdles respectively. Both set new school records for their events. Lilie Fouts also took third in the 3200m run and was a member of the state runner-up 4x800m relay team also consisting of Hannah Linsmeyer, Annalise Minorik, and Joy Krull. Thegirls 4x200m relay team consisting of Grace Renz, Caroline Basehoar, Faith Hafner, and Lauren Erickson finished in fourth place. The girls team finished in sixth place overall with 32 team points.

Help us congratulate Nolan (Xavier Alumni '24) on being announced the 2024 Student Concerto Soloist! He will perform the third movement of Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 with the LSM Festival Orchestra at their concert on Saturday, July 27.

Nolan is only the second student concerto horn soloist in LSM history after Austin Larson in 2008, who is also a mentor to Nolan. Both have studied with Dr. Atwell, longtime LSM Horn Faculty. Nolan originally learned the piece for last year’s LSM Concerto Recital and has spent the past year refining it. He graduated this past spring and will study horn performance in the fall.

Our girls’ softball team improved their record this season with seven wins. Sophomore Ella Bauman made second team all-conference and Addison Hervey and Mariah Potter made honorable mention. Congratulations to our players, and thanks to the coaching staff for a great season!

On Independence Day, we are reminded of all those who have sacrificed for our freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, today, please bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for my freedom.On Independence Day, we are reminded of all those who have sacrificed for our freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, today, please bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for my freedom.

The Xavier Community wishes you a safe and fun holiday with your family and friends! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Where Faith and Knowledge Meet.

Join us in shaping the future, one student at a time!

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The Xavier boy’s baseball team made a deep run in post-season play culminating in a regional championship and a sectional final runner up. Luke Krull, Anthony Weyers and Parker Bleck were first team all-conference. Matthew Potter, Tyler Brightman and Reid Hietpas brought home second team nods and sophomore, Gavin Wiese was recognized as honorable mention.

⚾️ Great job, boys! Way to make Xavier proud! ⚾️

Here’s an exciting story to share: Chris DeMarco, an XHS alum from the class of 2004, is doing amazing things. He is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors & head coach of Bahamas National Team. Chris’s team (Bahamas National) has the opportunity to make history by making its first appearance at the 2024 Summer Olympics!

Read more on Chris and his team: https://olympics.com/en/news/bahamas-arrive-at-the-fiba-olympic-qualifying-tournament-chasing-history?uxreference=seealso

The girls’ soccer team were regional champions before bowing out of post-season in the sectional semi-final. The girls had great games with Plymouth and West De Pere who they held scoreless and walked away with hard earned ties to some of the best teams in the state. Lauren VanDeHey was first team all-conference and the defensive player of the year. Sydney Neilitz, Kate Jannette, Annalise Minorik, and Molly Martine were all named second team all-conference.

Congratulations on a great season!

Join Our Team at Xavier Catholic Schools System!

Are you passionate about education and dedicated to nurturing young minds? Xavier Catholic Schools System is excited to announce openings for dynamic and enthusiastic teachers to join our community. We are committed to fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Apply today or refer anyone you know who may be interested to our website for more information or to WECAN to apply!

Website: https://www.xaviercatholicschools.org/about/employment-opportunities
WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3443

Hosting an exchange student is an unforgettable experience and learning opportunity! We work with the non-profit organization International experience that helps U.S. families and international exchange students connect and explore the differences that define us as well as the similarities that unite us. The family who decides to host Gabriela will receive a monthly stipend to cover the expenses of having an extra student in the home.

Contact Local Coordinator, Heidi Wendt for more info!
[email protected] - 920.819.4789

Senior Spotlight!
We are so proud of everything you have achieved during your time at Xavier. It has been truly inspiring to watch your journey unfold. May God bless you on your next adventure!

We are fortunate to have exceptional teachers and staff at Xavier. We want to congratulate our Year End Award Winners! At Xavier, we present two different awards to extraordinary teachers and staff members.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Xavier School and our students.

Below is a description of both awards.
Bonner Award In 1991, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonner set aside money for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System because, “We do feel strongly that teachers in Catholic schools should be recognized.” This award is in memory of their daughter, Kathy, who was a teacher prior to her passing.

The criteria for the Bonner award include: 1. Does the person love and accept children as unique individuals? 2. Is the person creative and current in thinking and teaching techniques? 3. Is the teacher faith-filled and spiritual? 4. Is the teacher uplifting and optimistic, willing to go the extra mile?

Extra Mile Award The Extra Mile Award recognizes support staff, who are not eligible for the Bonner Award. This individual must have served one of the campuses for at least five years, fulfilled all job expectations and initiated projects and procedures which created a more pleasant, efficient and effective school climate.

Senior Spotlight!

We are so proud of all that you have accomplished during your time at Xavier. From sporting victories to academic excellence, it has been truly inspiring to watch your journey unfold. We can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. Good luck with your next adventure!

We are thrilled to announce our Summer Park Play Date! We would love for you to join us and catch up with familiar faces, and perhaps even make some new friends.

We look forward to seeing you on June 26th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Marquette Campus Playground.