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College Community News- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012The Prairie School Foundation would like to extend our thanks to everyone that attended and contributed to Prairie Fest 2012. […]
- Million T-Shirt March May 15, 2012The Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying is designed to raise awareness about our schools’ bullying prevention efforts and also take part in the nation’s largest and most ambitious anti-bullying rally ever. […]
- Café la Prairie May 15, 2012The Prairie Point student-run restaurant Café la Prairie is open May 23-24th. This café is organized and run by Prairie Point 9th grade Business and Family and Consumer Science students. […]
- Attention Prairie Athletes May 10, 2012Prairie athletics and the Prairie Booster Club are proud to, once again, offer elite training opportunities for our 7th-12th grade athletes. […]
- Point Students Reach Out May 3, 2012Students celebrated volunteerism by using their time and talents in the communities of Cedar Rapids, Ely, and Walford. […]
- New Dietary Guidelines May 3, 2012New USDA Dietary Guidelines requiring schools nationwide to adjust the way they run their Nutrition Programs. College Community Schools Nutrition Program will begin requiring students to take a serving of fruit or a serving of vegetables at lunch beginning in the month of May 2012. […]
- Digital Literacy Q & A III May 3, 2012Laptop s for Students in Grades 9-12 Next Fall […]
- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012
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- Young and ResponsibleXavier sophomore Ben Valentine has started a “Young and Responsible” initiative at Xavier High School where he promotes responsible decisions with custom designed wristbands. Today, Ben talked about the initiative with the students at Regis Middle School and he will … Continue reading → […]Jessica Schneider / Xavier High School
- 4th Avenue Jazz Company ResultsResults from the 4th Avenue Jazz Company try-outs were posted today in the main foyer. Some students rejoiced upon reading the results, while others turned away sobbing. The list is as follows: Girls: Liliana Coelho Kellee Darner Taylor Dengler Taylor … Continue reading → […]TheLittleHawk.com
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Young and Responsible
Xavier sophomore Ben Valentine has started a “Young and Responsible” initiative at Xavier High School where he promotes responsible decisions with custom designed wristbands. Today, Ben talked about the initiative with the students at Regis Middle School and he will … Continue reading
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Xavier Junior Takes 1st Place In Amateur National Arenacross Championship
Congratulations to Xavier junior, Chase Stevenson! Chase qualified to race in three different classes at the Amateur National Arenacross Championship on May 6 inside the South Point Casino Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chase won 1st place in the Schoolboy … Continue reading
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Xavier Freshman Accepted into Joffrey Ballet Summer Program
Xavier Freshman, Emma Houser, has been accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensive Program. She has been accepted to both of Joffrey New York’s Ballet Intensive and Young Dancer Programs. Emma was also accepted to Joffrey South’s Advanced Trainee … Continue reading
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Xavier Places 12th in National Economics Challenge
Xavier High School, as State Champion, represented Iowa in the National Semi-Finals of the Economics Challenge, finishing in 12th place nationally. The team combined members of Xavier’s 1st and 2nd place state teams. Congratulations to seniors Kerry McCartan (Captain), Zach … Continue reading
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Cameron Trace at Java Creek Cafe
Xavier senior Cameron Trace will perform her independent study recital on Saturday, May 12 at Java Creek Cafe from5:30-6:30pm. The recital is open to the public. Come and support her while enjoying your favorite Java Creek sandwich or salad! http://javacreekcafe.com/entertainers.php?ID=93
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Xavier Students Celebrate Traditional Latin Mass
On Thursday, May 3, Father Chris Podhajsky celebrated a traditional Catholic Latin Mass in the Xavier High School chapel for Latin students and members of the Xavier community. The theology of the Catholic Faith is expressed in the rich symbolism … Continue reading
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Xavier Business Professionals of America National Award Winners
Six Xavier High School students brought home finalist awards in six different Business Professionals of America (BPA) categories. Junior James Krouse led the way with a third place in Financial Math & Analysis. Krouse also received fifth place awards in both Administrative … Continue reading
Two Xavier Students Receive Perfect Scores on National Latin Exam
Two Xavier High School students have received perfect scores on the National Latin Exam (NLE). Sophomore Grace Busse and junior Carolina VonKampen, who received the perfect scores, were among a group of 12 students at Xavier who took the optional … Continue reading
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Two Xavier Students Receive Junior Achievement Scholarships
Megan Reiman and Ryan Miller won 2nd place in the inter-scholastic Junior Achievement Titan Business simulation, each receiving $750 scholarships. Nine teams from Xavier were included in the 32 total teams, representing numerous schools in a multi-county area. 4 of the 8 teams … Continue reading
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Xavier Students Receive Iowa Model U.N. Awards
Xavier students were given awards at the Iowa High School Model United Nations for Outstanding Position Papers: Megan Kundel (Head Delegate), “Collaboration between Member Nations in Space Travel and Exploration; Kerry McCartan, “Restructuring International Monetary Fund Loans;” John Peloquin, “Transportation of Weapons Across States’ … Continue reading
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Xavier High School Honors Grandparents
Nearly 400 grandparents gathered at Xavier High School today for a Mass and celebration in their honor. The annual event was started in 2010 as a time to recognize the Christian vocation of being a grandparent and to honor these special … Continue reading
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Xavier High School Presents “Taming of the Shrew”
The “Taming of the Shrew” will be presented in the Regis – LaSalle Theatre at 7:00 p.m. on April 12th, 13th & 14th. Tickets are on sale now in the Xavier High School Activities Office. Adult tickets are $6 and Student … Continue reading
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Xavier Boys Soccer Team Volunteers Over Spring Break
The Xavier Boys Soccer Team spent a day of their spring break working in the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore retail facility installing shelving units. The ReStore, located at 350 6th Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids, is a retail facility that … Continue reading
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Xavier wins State Championship in Iowa Economics Challenge
Congratulation to the 2012 Iowa Champions of the National Economics Challenge (non-A.P. division)! Teams competed in the first round online testing, with Xavier qualifying 3 of the Final Four teams. UNI and the Iowa Center for Economic Education hosted the … Continue reading
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Xavier Hosts Mini-Dance Marathon
More than 100 Xavier High School students will dance the night away during the Mini Dance Marathon on Saturday to raise funds for the official University of Iowa Dance Marathon. Xavier students must raise a minimum of $30 to participate. … Continue reading
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