About STAGS

Mission Statement

The Catholic Community of Saint Thomas Aquinas Grade School is a partnership of parents, students, staff, and all parishioners that strives to nurture the growth of the whole child in a Catholic, faith-based environment. We seek to promote academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment while fostering responsibility, positive discipline, service to others, and life-long learning.

St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School opened the doors in August 2003 and currently consists of:

• Preschool through 8th Grade, with full-time and part-time class options available for Preschool.
• Maximum of 24 in Kindergarten through 8th Grade and 20 students in each Preschool classroom.
  
• Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Music and Computer classes at all grade levels.
  
• After school sports for 5th through 8th Grade.
  
• Enrichment programs such as Robotics, Young Writer’s Academy, Chess Club, Service Club, Yearbook, and more.
  
• After school care through the YMCA adjacent to the school.

Philosophy

We believe the role of Saint Thomas Aquinas Grade School is to provide a holistic Catholic environment that serves the mind, body, and soul of each child. Within this environment, basic intellectual skills are developed, religious traditions are celebrated, and students are prepared to live in and make a vital contribution to a changing society.

To learn more about what our school has to offer, please contact the school office.