St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Throwback Thursday to our students helping ♻️ Reduce. Reuse. Recycle! 🌎

At STA, we’re teaching our students how small actions can make a BIG difference! From recycling paper and plastic to reusing materials in creative projects, our students are learning to care for God’s creation every day.

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a fantastic Spring Break—we loved seeing all the smiling faces back on campus today!

Spring break is here! ☀️ As we take this time to rest and recharge, let’s keep the spirit of Lent in our hearts—reflecting, renewing, and preparing for Easter. Wishing our STA family a safe and blessed break!

As we observed Ash Wednesday yesterday and the beginning of the Lenten season, our students received their CRS Rice Bowls in celebration of its 50th anniversary! This Lent, we embrace almsgiving to support those in need around the world. Every contribution makes a difference! Parents please check your students’ backpacks , CRS Rise Bowls were sent home yesterday. Please have your students return the Rice Bowls by Friday, April 11th.

Our 8th graders visited the Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, hearing survivors’ powerful stories. They learned the importance of empathy, courage, and being upstanders—living out our Catholic call to defend human life and dignity.

The Upper School is celebrating Read Across America this week. To celebrate, we have guest readers joining our students during library time. Today, Father Ryan read “Jack Giorgio: Future Priest” by Katie Warner our 4th Graders.

Read Across America, which coincides with Dr. Suess’ birthday each year, is a week where children are encouraged to read and celebrate reading in all its forms. It also aims to promote cultural awareness, build community, and improve literacy rates.

Today all students on both campuses participated in Ash Wednesday Mass. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a season of reflection, prayer, and renewal. Let’s take this time to open our hearts, serve others, and walk this journey together as a faith-filled community.

Lent Begins Tomorrow ✝️

Lent is a season of reflection, renewal, and purpose. It’s a time to pause, reset, and focus on what truly matters—growing, giving, and being more intentional in our daily lives.

Let’s take this journey together and make the most of these 40 days!

Reminder: US students should wear formal uniform tomorrow for Ash Wednesday Mass.

Please check for the Church’s Ash Wednesday services tomorrow.

A big thank you to our dedicated staff and parent volunteers who bundled up and braved the frigid weather this morning to help students get from carpool to the classroom quickly and safely. Your kindness and support were appreciated by everyone! Added bonus for the day, students and staff really appreciated the warm and cozy free dress day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today we celebrate The Feast of St. Valentine! We honor a saint who exemplified Christ’s love through sacrifice and service.

Our students got to celebrate with their classes today including getting a pink and red free dress day at school.

8th grade social studies is bringing history to life! Coinciding with Black History Month, students are exploring the stories of Black American heroes from the time of slavery and the Underground Railroad. Through picture books from our Upper School Library and their own online research, they are deepening their understanding of history while reflecting on the dignity of every person. Rooted in our Catholic faith, this study fosters empathy, compassion, and a commitment to justice.

Mark your calendars that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th in honor of Presidents’ Day.

Happy Birthday to our amazing Lower School Principal, Dr. Lauren Roberts! The Lower School kids sang her the sweetest Happy Birthday song at the end of Mass today, with sprinkles on top! Dr. Robert’s, your leadership, kindness, and dedication inspire us all every day. Wishing you a day as wonderful as you are!

A huge thank you to FOSTA! Today, some of the FOSTA Dads went above and beyond to assist the Upper School during our lockdown drill, making sure every room was accounted for. We’re so grateful for your support and dedication to keeping everyone safe!

Today we celebrated World Read Aloud Day at School! The Librarians set up special virtual readings by Authors Gina Perry, Deborah Freedman, Carrie Finison, Vicky Fang, and Aimee Reid. Also, our very own Dr. Roberts popped in some classes to read! Check out the posts on for more information about the stories that were read!

Happy Birthday to our incredible Upper School Principal, Jen Watts! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. Here’s to another year of inspiring and leading with heart!

Yesterday, Father Arthur came out to cheer on our 6th grade D1 girls basketball team. Congratulations to the girls on their win yesterday!

We had our own Mavs Mania last week when the Mav’s Man brought his high-flying energy and joined in on the Upper School house games last Friday!