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"Class is in Session" — Xavier Jesuit Academy Featured in JESUITS Magazine Fall 2024 Edition

Discover the inspiring story of Xavier Jesuit Academy, featured in the Fall 2024 edition of JESUITS Magazine. Learn about the school's journey, its opening in the Bond Hill neighborhood, and the support from the US Midwest Jesuit Province.

At Xavier Jesuit Academy, we are proud to recognize students who embody the values of Jesuit education through the St. Ignatius of Loyola Award. This honor celebrates students who demonstrate key traits like Self-Reflection and Discernment, Perseverance and Resilience, Leadership and Service, Focus on Intellectual Growth, and Humility.

Saints Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier

Brent Billingsley, an artist and a powerful advocate for disenfranchised youth, was commissioned by the Reds Community Fund as part of the 2024 Community Makeover Project to create stunning wall art with the Xavier Jesuit Academy community.

On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10 a.m., Xavier Jesuit Academy held the first Mass of the Holy Spirit, a cherished Jesuit tradition observed by Jesuit schools worldwide. This special Mass brings the XJA community together to pray for our new students and God's guidance, wisdom, and blessings for the upcoming school year.

This weekend, Saint Xavier Church in Downtown Cincinnati will host a special appeal from Xavier Jesuit Academy.  Read the article published in the Saint Xavier Church Bulletin on August 4, 2024:

July and August 2024 have been a whirlwind of media coverage for Xavier Jesuit Academy....

Xavier Jesuit Academy students, teachers and staff celebrated Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Bellarmine Chapel

Xavier Jesuit Academy joyously celebrated the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola with a sp...

Statement from XJA president, Fr. Nathan Wendt, S.J.: "I am deeply grateful for...

XJA June 2024 Newsletter

June 25, 2024

XJA Update from the June 2024 Newsletter

The Summer Institute is an introduction to what it means to be part of the XJA community. This two-week program, July 22 - Aug 2, offers students academic sessions, social and emotional learning, team-building activities, leadership development, and fun! Students and their families will engage with teachers and staff, fostering relationships that will support them throughout their educational journey. By participating, students will recognize their strengths, identify areas for growth, and reflect on how they can positively impact the community and each other.

NCR Online Reports: Xavier Jesuit Academy hopes to close education gap in underprivileged community

Xavier Jesuit Academy launches in Cincinnati's Bond Hill neighborhood. Its innovative approach to educating young men features extended school days, male mentorship, and global connections to address educational disparities.

Read the XJA May 2024 Newsletter, packed with announcements and updates, designed to keep you informed and engaged.

The 2024 Community Makeover in Bond Hill is being hailed as a “Home Run” by Xavier Jesuit Academy Fr. Nathan Wendt, S.J., president of the new and only Jesuit Catholic grade school in Cincinnati. “The Bond Hill Community is on a roll and today’s announcement that the Community Makeover will happen here is a home run,” said Wendt. “The Xavier Jesuit Academy is thankful to all of the Makeover partners for their generosity and how their collective efforts will help transform Bond Hill for its residents and our students.”

April 2024 Newsletter

April 19, 2024

Read Xavier Jesuit Academy's April 2024 Newsletter

The Xavier Jesuit Academy team had the honor of presenting at the Saint Francis Xavier ...

In March, XJA President Fr. Nathan Wendt, S.J., and Principal Kyle Chandler attended the Jesuit Schools Network conference. As part of their experience, they visited the Maȟpíya Lúta School in South Dakota. Here's a glimpse of their visit as recorded by the school and distributed by the Jesuit Schools Network.

March 2024 Newsletter

March 28, 2024

Read Xavier Jesuit Academy's March 2024 March Newsletter

Deacon Royce Winters and Principal Kyle Chandler with Courtis Fuller at Let's Talk Cincy

Thanks to the efforts of XJA Trustee, Rev. Gene Ellington, Trustee Deacon Roy...

The 2024 Reds Community Makeover Logo

The Cincinnati Reds, P&G and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden along with Cincinnati Children's and GE Aerospace have selected the Cincinnati neighborhood of Bond Hill for the 2024 Community Makeover

XJA Mini Camp at the Bond Hill Recreation Center

February 2024 Newsletter

February 21, 2024

Read the February 2024 Newsletter, where we share

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