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Our first Lenten journey at Xavier Jesuit Academy has been meaningful for our young men! From their first Ash Wednesday experience to thoughtful sacrifices (less gaming, more prayer), students embrace the season's pillars while learning what it means to prepare for Easter. Rice Bowls and meatless Fridays round out this formative time of spiritual growth for our community.

Our first Lenten journey at Xavier Jesuit Academy has been meaningful for our young men! From their first Ash Wednesday experience to thoughtful sacrifices (less gaming, more prayer), students embrace the season's pillars while learning what it means to prepare for Easter. Rice Bowls and meatless Fridays round out this formative time of spiritual growth for our community.

Xavier Jesuit Academy partners with OptimALL to create a supportive educational home where students thrive. Learn how this collaboration ensures personalized attention, comprehensive student support, and an engaging environment where young men embrace extended school days and grow academically, spiritually, and emotionally.

What a night to remember! Our XJA students and families had an incredible time cheering on Xavier University's basketball team last week. Thanks to Dr. Hanycz's kind invitation, our community enjoyed thrilling game action and delicious ice cream.

XJA's inaugural fifth-grade basketball team wins the school's first GCCYS Championship, embodying the values of Jesuit education through teamwork, excellence, and leadership.

Weekly mentorship between XJA fifth graders and Saint Xavier High School students builds brotherhood while exploring topics such as environmental responsibility and recycling.

Cincinnati Reds' Brent Suter and Bengals' Sam Hubbard join Xavier Jesuit Academy students for a community event where 79 children receive new shoes and socks through Shoes 4 the Shoeless program.

Every Wish Makes an Impact

February 3, 2025

Transform young lives at Xavier Jesuit Academy through our faculty-curated wishlist. Every donation, big or small, supports our mission of educating future leaders. Browse current needs.

Xavier University partners with Xavier Jesuit Academy (XJA), Cincinnati's first Jesuit Catholic elementary school, to empower young students through shared resources and academic excellence.

Xavier Jesuit Academy Board Trustee Deacon Royce Winters receives the 2025 Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Governor's Humanitarian Award for his dedicated service to the Cincinnati community and leadership in African American pastoral ministries.

As we celebrate this joyful season, all of us at Xavier Jesuit Academy send you our warmest Christmas blessings.

The Xavier Jesuit Academy community was honored to welcome Dr. Colleen Hanycz, president of Xavier University, to our campus during the Morning Meeting on December 12, 2024.

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Xavier Jesuit Academy hosted Feed the Soul in partnership with the Joe Burrow Foundation for an inspiring event focused on healthy living. Students and their caregivers learned about the benefits of healthy eating and were given fresh fruits and vegetables to help start their journey toward better nutrition.

This video, originally produced by Fox 19 News Cincinnati, highlights Xavier Jesuit Academy’s mission and impact in the Bond Hill community. Published on November 19, 2024, the original video can be viewed here: https://www.fox19.com/2024/11/19/all-boys-catholic-school-bond-hill-built-grow-community-trustee-says/. We are republishing this video for easy viewing and to share the story of how XJA is building "Men for Others" through Jesuit-based education and community collaboration.

November 2024 Newsletter

November 19, 2024

Our November 2024 Newsletter is Here! Did you miss it? Catch up on all the latest updates about our mission and exciting happenings at Xavier Jesuit Academy

We are grateful to LOTH, Inc. and K4 Architecture + Design for their incredible support in creating a vibrant and inspiring interior for our students. The thoughtful design and furniture selection help our students thrive in an environment built for growth and learning. Thank you also to LOTH and K4 for capturing our space in this video, showcasing the heart of our school.

"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....

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