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Xavier Jesuit Academy News

As we approach the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola on July 31, Xavier Jesuit Academy invites our community to join in a special season of generosity. A generous XJA Benefactor has offered a $25,000 Matching Gift, giving us the opportunity to raise $50,000 to support our Graduate Support Program and the young men it serves on their path beyond XJA. Read the full story and learn how you can help our light shine brighter this feast day.

XJA welcomed National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference delegates for a morning of touring campus and serving in the Bond Hill Learning Garden.

Summer Institute is Xavier Jesuit Academy's required two-week program (July 27–Aug. 7) that closes the summer learning gap for grades 3–7 in Bond Hill, Cincinnati.

Xavier Jesuit Academy partners with the Sam Hubbard Foundation and Gardner Family Foundation to bring Hubbard's Cupboard, providing students on-site access to supplies, hygiene items, and healthy snacks.

Xavier Jesuit Academy partners with the Sam Hubbard Foundation and Gardner Family Foundation to bring Hubbard's Cupboard, providing students on-site access to supplies, hygiene items, and healthy snacks.

Xavier Jesuit Academy is hiring two NDMV Student Support Specialists for 2026–2027. Ages 18–30. Living allowance, healthcare & more. ndmv.org

Xavier Jesuit Academy is hiring two NDMV Student Support Specialists for 2026–2027. Ages 18–30. Living allowance, healthcare & more. ndmv.org

Group of Xavier Jesuit Academy students

Xavier Jesuit Academy students joined St. Xavier High School's Companion Scholars Program this summer, gaining three weeks of rigorous academics, mentorship, and hands-on enrichment.

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Xavier Jesuit Academy partners with Beech Acres Parenting Center's Character Effect program to build social-emotional intelligence in young men through strength-based learning, small group connection, and intentional character formation.

Mr. Pope

When Cincinnati native and UC doctoral student Kenny Pope visited XJA's Morning Meeting, he turned a simple rainstorm exercise into a lesson on brotherhood, community, and the power of showing up for one another.

Sixth graders listen closely as instructor Jon walks them through the next step in their wheel throwing process during a full-day visit to Queen City Clay in Norwood.

XJA sixth graders spent a full day at Queen City Clay in Norwood learning wheel throwing from scratch, thanks to the generosity of Harry Santen.

XJA Students

XJA students explored the connection between money, values, and purpose when author David Delisle visited campus to share his Awesome Stuff financial literacy program.

5th & 6th Grade Visit

XJA 5th and 6th graders explore the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, connecting history to Catholic Social Teaching and human dignity.

Exploring Roger Bacon

Xavier Jesuit Academy sixth graders toured Roger Bacon High School, exploring academics, extracurriculars, and an admissions philosophy rooted in character over test scores.

Sixth Grade Visits

Sixth grade students at Xavier Jesuit Academy visited St. Francis Xavier Church in downtown Cincinnati during Holy Week, exploring the church's history, Jesuit saints, and the Stations of the Cross.

Let's Talk Cincy

Xavier Jesuit Academy was featured on Let's Talk Cincy with Courtis Fuller, highlighting the Bond Hill school's mission to form young men in grades 3–8 as leaders and Men for Others through Jesuit education.

XJA Rugby Team

Xavier Jesuit Academy's Rugby Team made history at the Queen City Jr. Ruggerfest pre-season tournament at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, winning all three games in their first-ever competition. Learn more about XJA's commitment to forming young men of character, brotherhood, and faith in Bond Hill, Cincinnati, OH.

Queen City Classic Chess Tournament

Ten Xavier Jesuit Academy (XJA) students competed in the Queen City Classic chess tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, joining more than 500 students from across the region. The event was made possible through the support of the Cris Collinsworth Proscan Fund and the Chess in Schools Program.

Judge Tyrone Yates

XJA students were inspired by Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Tyrone Yates, who shared how a love of reading and determination shaped his remarkable journey from Cincinnati neighborhoods to the halls of public service.

Spring Soccer

Spring Soccer Registration is OPEN. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb 18.

XJA students to mindfulness practices

Mount St. Joseph University partners with Xavier Jesuit Academy to launch the Zen Den wellness initiative, bringing mindfulness tools and emotional support resources to Cincinnati students through a ServeOhio grant during Catholic Schools Week 2025.

Grandparents and Grandfriends Celebration

Xavier Jesuit Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Grandparents and Grandfriends Day, bringing generations together through faith, learning, and community in Bond Hill.

Communities We Serve

Xavier Jesuit Academy serves students from across Greater Cincinnati. Discover how families from Bond Hill, Roselawn, and surrounding communities are choosing scholarship-funded Catholic education for their sons.

XJA Music Program

Xavier Jesuit Academy welcomes experienced music educator David L. Fowler, Sr. to teach our young men. Learn about his 33 years in music education and deep Cincinnati roots. Made possible by the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund.

Cup Stacking

Cup stacking at Xavier Jesuit Academy develops coordination, speed, and problem-solving skills. Discover how students practice this engaging fitness activity.

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