Get Ready for 2025-2026

Jul 10, 2025

Hello St. Francis Xavier School families! We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer with your families.

Just a few initial items to keep on your radar in these months for the first days of school.

  • Review the Handbook in August: The updated 2025-2026 Parent/Student Handbook will be uploaded into the Family Portal Resource Documents for review in August.  We will notify families when the updated handbook is accessible.
  • Complete Summer reading and work packets now: They can be brought on the first day of school:  Click the link here to be taken to that website page:  https://www.sfxacushnet.com/summer-packets/ and communicate any issues directly with the teacher.
  • Review School supply lists now linked on our website for Preschool-Grade 8.
    • Parents may drop off the common/shared school supplies (paper towels, tissues, wipes, etc) to lighten the load for the first day of school.
      • Preschool parents should bring their supplies  to the Preschool Orientation on Thursday, Aug 21st at 6pm.
      • K-8 parents should bring their supplies to the Meet-the-Teacher/Supply Drop-off night on Aug 25th between 3-5pm and can drop them off directly in the classroom.  Just be sure to clearly label supplies with the child’s name and grade.
  • Assess Uniform/Spirit Wear/Swap Shop needs now:
    • Click here for information on the Uniform Requirements for 2025-2026, how to order from Donnelly’s, and to browse Spirit Wear options.
    • All preschool sections will be required to wear a uniform this year.
    • Gently used uniforms are available in the Swap Shop, which is accessible during summer office hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-11:30am) Outside of those times, simply call ahead to ensure someone is in the office to let you in.
  • Complete any Webform Updates/Edits now: Please go into your Webforms in the Family Portal to review and make any necessary edits to info BEFORE August 25th and be sure to hit the SAVE BUTTON if you make any changes. On Aug 26th the Webform access will be shut down and you will need to contact the school office directly with any changes you need to make to medical, demographic, emergency contact info.

Please save the dates/times that pertain to you:

  • PARENTS ONLY Preschool Orientation will be Thursday, Aug 21st from 6-7pm
  • “Meet-the-Teacher” and Supply Drop-off for PARENTS and STUDENTS Preschool-Gr. 8 will be Monday, Aug 25th from 3-5pm
  • First Day of School for K-8: Tuesday, Aug 26th
    • 8:00am start for Gr. 1-8
    • 8:15am arrival for Kindergarten only
    • 11:30 dismissals ALL WEEK with no afternoon Extended Care
  • First Day of Preschool:  Tuesday, Sept 2nd
    • 8:00am start for K-8
    • 8:15am arrival for PS4 only
    • 8:30am arrival for PS3 only
    • FULL day of school for PS-8–with half-day preschoolers dismissing at 11:30am
  • MANDATORY Back to School Night Wednesday, Sept 1oth for PARENTS ONLY schedule:
    • 6:00pm PS-5 parent class visits
    • 6:30pm info session for ALL PS-8 parents
    • followed by Gr. 6-8 parent orientation/class visits at 7:00pm
     
We will be communicating any “need-to-knows” for any other necessary information on the 2025-2026 school year throughout August via email. Visit our website and also follow our Facebook page or Instagram page. You may contact the office with any questions. Looking forward to a great school year! Thank you and God Bless! Your St. Francis Xavier admin team Please note:  Summer office visiting hours: July 8th through August 14th (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 9:00am-11:30am Please feel free to call or email anytime outside of those hours and we will get back to you.
ph: (508) 995-4313 fax: (508) 995-0456 info@sfxacushnet.com