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Xavier Jesuit Academy is breaking new ground in youth athletics, launching Cincinnati's first single-school rugby program at the grade school level. Under the guidance of veteran coach John Spencer, fifth and sixth grade students are learning a sport that emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and the Jesuit values that define our school.
Xavier Jesuit Academy (XJA) is proud to announce its participation in the Companion Scholars Program, a collaboration with St. Xavier High School designed to prepare exceptional middle school students for success in rigorous college preparatory environments. This initiative is led by Dr. Hollie Johnson, Director of Graduate Support at XJA, who brings 20 years of education experience including eight years as a Xavier University professor.
Xavier Jesuit Academy Merch Shop is now ONLINE! your one-stop destination for official XJA merchandise that celebrates our mission of forming young men to be leaders and "Men for Others."
John Dau, featured in "God Grew Tired of Us," visited Xavier Jesuit Academy to share his inspiring journey from Sudan's Lost Boys to founding 19 health facilities in South Sudan.
Xavier Jesuit Academy introduces My Brother's Keeper, a holistic fitness and wellness program pairing students as accountability partners to build lifelong habits of health, discipline, and brotherhood.
Xavier Jesuit Academy students celebrate Hallowtide by creating The Ofrenda, learning about the Communion of Saints and what it means to become a saint.
Xavier Jesuit Academy welcomes John Dau, Lost Boy of Sudan who walked 1,000 miles to freedom and founded 17 hospitals. A true Man for Others inspiring Cincinnati.
Sister Rose Ann Fleming, SNDdeN, Xavier University professor with 40+ years of experience, visits XJA to share insights on self-discipline, community service, and the transformative power of Jesuit education for forming Men for Others.
Xavier Jesuit Academy partners with Beech Acres Parenting Center to bring The Character Effect program to students. This comprehensive social-emotional learning initiative provides character strengths discovery, mindfulness practices, mental health support, and parent academies, embodying our commitment to cura personalis, care of the whole person.
Xavier Jesuit Academy welcomed financial advisor and world traveler Kertsze Nunes to sh...
Xavier Jesuit Academy community gathered on September 18, 2025, to bless a new flagpole and pollinator garden gifted by the Zimmerman and Russert family. Fr. Nathan Wendt, S.J. led the dedication ceremony, reflecting on the school's mission to form men for others through faith, service, and justice.
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Former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley visits Xavier Jesuit Academy to inspire young scholars, sharing his journey from Catholic grade school to City Hall and encouraging students to believe in themselves as future community leaders.
Xavier Jesuit Academy celebrates its first-ever Rite of Passage ceremony as sixth graders receive ties symbolizing their transition to middle school, brotherhood, and commitment to becoming "Men for Others" in the Jesuit tradition.
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The Xavier Jesuit Academy community is invited to join together for our Mass of the Holy Spirit, a cherished Jesuit tradition observed by Jesuit schools worldwide as we begin our academic year.
Xavier Jesuit Academy receives Hamilton County Waste Reduction Grant to install sustainable cafeteria equipment, eliminating single-use plastics and diverting 33.6 tons of waste annually in alignment with environmental stewardship principles.
Meet Jim Barter, XJA's new Volunteer Coordinator and Jesuit education graduate. Discover volunteer opportunities in tutoring, campus activities, and spiritual formation that help shape young men into leaders and "Men for Others" in Cincinnati.
Xavier Jesuit Academy students participated in St. Xavier High School's Companion Scholars program this summer, building academic and social skills for college preparatory success. Learn about this partnership that embodies XJA's core values and Jesuit tradition of excellence in education.
What a night for Xavier Jesuit Academy at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, July 8, ...
Our XJA students are collaborating with Jesuit schools worldwide through the "Educating for Global Collaboration" initiative! Alongside St. Xavier High School, our Glocal Action Teams are tackling local issues with global impact, connecting with students across six continents.
Learn about Xavier Jesuit Academy's mandatory Summer Institute 2025, a two-week program (July 21-August 1) at Xavier University that prepares incoming elementary students through academic sessions, social-emotional learning, and team activities.
Xavier Jesuit Academy hosted a successful Parent Orientation night on June 30th, bringing together families and partner organizations. Students shared summer experiences and prepared for the upcoming academic year in our faith-filled community.
Xavier Jesuit Academy continues its tradition of personal home visits as staff hand-deliver acceptance letters to incoming students for Grades 3-6. With waiting lists forming and strong community support, XJA enters its second year committed to cura personalis and Jesuit educational excellence.
Join Cincinnati's Jesuit community celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola on August 3, 2025 at 10 AM. Special Mass at St. Xavier Church featuring all six local Jesuit works. All welcome.
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