St. Francis Xavier Elementary

08/21/2026

Ink Splash Apparel has 𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 the online Xavier Apparel Store, and it will remain open until Wednesday, September 2. If you missed the order the first time around, now's your chance to get your Xavier and Beckman gear!

Homecoming is coming up on September 18th, and now's the perfect time to order your green and gold apparel! **Orders will be in before Homecoming.

Uniform approved zip-ups and pullovers are also available on this order.

A portion of sales will be given back to the Xavier School Association!!

08/20/2026

Another great Open House is in the books!

A big THANK YOU to our School Association for all their planning and hard work in making it such a fun evening for everyone!

The ice cream line never seemed to stop 🍦, and it was wonderful to see so many returning and NEW families! We’re excited for another great year at Xavier!

08/19/2026

🌸 PHOTO OP! 🌸

Last year’s 6th graders created these beautiful flowers, and over the summer, Mrs. Smith brought them all together to create this stunning mural!

The mural is currently on display in the atrium, and we’d love for you to stop by and snap a photo with it during Open House tonight! 📸

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Xavier!

08/14/2026

🗓️ Orders are due TODAY and will be available for pick-up during the first week of school.

The new school year will be here before we know it, and the Xavier School Association is offering an apparel store fundraiser through Ink Splash Apparel!

Uniform approved full-zip jackets and quarter-zips are available. All other t-shirts and sweatshirts are a fun way to show your pride and support for Xavier and Beckman.

🔗 Please use the link below to order: https://www.inksplashapparel.org/shop/st-francis-xavier/QFN3JE2GY6XOPN32F5SPWYJI

🗓️ Orders are due by August 14 and will be available for pick-up during the first week of school.

08/13/2026

Bailey White, Xavier 4th grader, recently received Honorable Mention in the University of Iowa's 2026 Write Now Microstory Contest. Her story was submitted and judged alongside close to 200 entries.
Participants created a fictional story of 100 words or less based on one of two photographs provided.

Her story, along with all of the winners, can be found on the Write Now website here: https://www.foriowa.org/write-now/microstory/

Congratulations, Bailey!

08/12/2026

✨ 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐗𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐑! ✨

We are excited to announce this year’s school theme: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! 🌟

We’re looking forward to another wonderful school year filled with learning, growing, and shining our light for others! We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back!

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬!

🏫 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗 — Open House | 6:00–7:30 PM
📚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟒 — First Day of School for K1–6th Grade
📚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏 — First Day of School for 4-Year-Old Preschool & M/Th 3-Year-Old Preschool
📚 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 — First Day of School for Tues/Fri 3-Year-Old Preschool

Here’s to a bright new year at Xavier! 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞! ✨

08/10/2026

The Faculty and Staff at St. Francis Xavier have always been a close-knit group, and this photo is a beautiful reminder of the many people who have poured their time, talents, and hearts into our school community over the years. ❤️

Former and current employees gathered to reconnect, share memories, and celebrate the blessing it is to be part of the St. Francis Xavier family.

How many familiar faces do you see? How many of these incredible educators and staff members have touched your life or the life of someone you know?

We are so grateful for the many generations of faculty and staff who have made St. Francis Xavier such a special place! ✨

08/04/2026

The new school year will be here before we know it, and the Xavier School Association is offering an apparel store fundraiser through Ink Splash Apparel!

Uniform approved full-zip jackets and quarter-zips are available. All other t-shirts and sweatshirts are a fun way to show your pride and support for Xavier and Beckman.

🔗 Please use the link below to order: https://www.inksplashapparel.org/shop/st-francis-xavier/QFN3JE2GY6XOPN32F5SPWYJI

🗓️ Orders are due by August 14 and will be available for pick-up during the first week of school.