St Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy & Hybrid

Today we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body of Christ! At St Thomas Aquinas, we also celebrate our commitment to a Eucharistic Presence in our school culture. In fostering a real presence, free from technology and the virtual world, we learn to truly know and love each of our students, faculty, and staff personally. Come experience the Power of the Real Presence at St Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy! Visit us online at www.staclassical.org

May Our Eucharistic Lord bless you and your family!

Something beautiful is taking shape in Northwest Ohio!

After many years of developing a rich classical curriculum in the Catholic tradition—an education that forms not only the mind, but also the heart and soul—in truth, goodness, and beauty, faithful to the Catholic tradition, and supportive of parents in their primary role as educators—St Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy is opening its doors this Fall!

Today, I am excited to share the launch of our new website:

www.STAClassical.org

I invite you to take a few minutes to explore it, learn about the vision and mission of this immense opportunity for our children and families, and to share your thoughts.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, educator, pastor, or simply someone who cares about the future of our children and culture, I'd love your feedback.

We are also hosting Inaugural Parent Information Meetings for our Hybrid Academy on:

June 11, 2026
June 18, 2026

Please visit our Events page for more information. We hope you will join us!

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged and supported our efforts, especially over the last two years. We are hopeful about what God may do through a community committed to forming young people in wisdom, virtue, and our Holy Catholic Faith.

Please visit, explore, and share:

STAClassical.org

Together, we can bring Christ to our world and share the vocation of forming saints in Toledo! We're looking forward to hearing from you!

St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy K–12 Catholic classical liberal arts academy opening Fall 2026 in Toledo, Ohio.

Our Catholic Homeschool Program came to a close April 15th after 24 weeks of learning and praying together! It was a fun year of learning about the Ancient and Biblical Worlds, learning the 7 elements of art, Recitation Evenings, presenting our own written short play about David and Goliath, and celebrating our Catholic heritage on special feast days!

All in all it was a fun first year and we were blessed to have so many wonderful families participate!

Here’s to another fabulous upcoming year!

If you’re interested in joining us next year, our enrollment link is the following: https://secure.gradelink.com/4055/enrollment

Thank you for your support and interest in our Program. Someone will reach out to you asap!

Don't forget that TONIGHT in Toledo, OH, the University of Dallas Director of the St. Ambrose Center will give a presentation on what a Catholic liberal arts education looks like in the classroom of schools like St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy!

With more than 20 years of experience in the classroom, Mr. William Perales will inspire Catholic parents in their God-given role as the primary educators of their children and why a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition is the most formative and inspirational in educating our children in virtue and wisdom.

Join us TONIGHT at CITWC, Church in Toledo Westside Community Church, 6045 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH 43615 to learn why a Catholic classical education differs from not only non-classical Catholic instruction, but also differs from classical public education.

Doors open at 6:00 PM with light refreshments and the opportunity to peruse Catholic curriculum often used in liberal arts academies throughout the nation.

Mr. Perales' talk begins at 6:30 PM. Please register to attend by placing your camera over the QR code.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy is excited to share this event being sponsored by the St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Foundation.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in welcoming William Perales, Director of the University of Dallas' St. Ambrose Center, as he explains how a classical education in the Catholic tradition differs from both a non-classical Catholic education and a public classical education and why it is an even more formative and inspiring model in which to educate our children for both this world and the next.

William Perales is a dynamic speaker and will inspire us to a deeper understanding of our role as Catholic parents in the education of our children for eternity. You will also hear how a classical education in the Catholic tradition is inspiring young children to be enthusiastic and virtuous learners of our Holy Catholic Faith and of God's world!

You won't want to miss this talk!

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 22, 2026! Babysitting will be available, if needed. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Feel free to share this event with your family and friends who are looking for a joyfully Catholic and classical education for their children!

Feel free to share this event with your family and friends who are looking for a joyfully Catholic and classical education for their children!

***Note Bene***
The St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization committed to fostering and funding the classical arts and Catholic liberal arts academies throughout the United States. For more information about our multifaceted and inspiring mission and/or to financially support our work, please contact us at [email protected]. We would love to partner with you in cultivating wisdom and virtue in education!

This semester, our Primary I and II students are learning about lines, not only because they are one of the seven elements of art, but because they are a gentle and exciting introduction to the fine arts.

At St Thomas Aquinas CHC, children are already learning to draw lines as they learn handwriting and mathematics, both of which are based on the art of drawing lines in every direction!

From simple line exercises to intricate patterns, our art classes encourage children to explore different techniques, materials, and styles of drawing lines.

Suitable for children of all ages, skill levels, and interests, art at St Thomas Aquinas CHC helps to develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and artistic confidence through joy and the cultivation of the virtue.

Join us for FREE every Monday from 10:45 am - 11:40 am!

To register, please contact the CHC office at 567-218-3168 or by email at [email protected].

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JMJ

During the next two weeks, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Homeschool Center will be hosting Come and See Days on Monday and Wednesday in Toledo.

Monday Class Offerings
In Primary School, we have Bible History, Ancient Science, Language Arts (Spelling, Vocabulary, and Reading), Math, Recitation/Handwriting, and Art.

In Middle School, we have Bible History, Math, Earth Science, Ancient Literature, and Art (taught by our very own Michelle Paine). :slightly_smiling_face:

Wednesday Class Offerings
In Primary School, we have Bible Timeline and Geography, Ancient Science, Language Arts (Latin and English Grammar), Math, Recitation/Handwriting, and Sacred Music (Schola).

In Middle School, we have Bible Timeline and Geography, Logic, Latin, Math, Earth Science Lab, Grammar and Composition (IEW), and Sacred Music (Schola).

Primary Art Class
Last semester, we integrated Art into our Ancient World History class, we focused on projects which helped to further our understanding of the Greek and Roman cultures.

This semester, we are learning about the 7 Elements of Art, focusing on the different kinds of lines and their importance and prevalence in art. Note bene: on Feast days, we usually do a craft that associates with the Feast to help emphasize our Faith and its beauty.

Middle School Ancient Art Class
Michelle Arnold Paine has been a fantastic addition to our new homeschool program! She has a very gentle and encouraging way in which she teaches art and has wonderfully planned her classes and projects around our Ancient and Biblical History this year. Her syllabi are well thought out and include art from various ancient civilizations, as well as readings and discussions on beauty and art from ancient philosophers and Holy Mother Church. Ancient Art has been foundational in our children's formation in truth, beauty, and goodness!

Sacred Music
Dr. David Saunders is well-known throughout our Catholic Diocese as a now retired music director at several parishes and now assists playing the organ at St. Joseph's, when needed. Dr. Saunders comes with a beautiful perspective on music and its ability to draw the soul deeper into relationship with our Lord. We are very much looking forward the growth of our choir and its future generosity to our Catholic community in Toledo.

We hope you will join us in the next two weeks! But, we understand that you may not be available to visit during this time. If you would like to schedule a private visit or would like to come for a specific class, please feel free to contact me. We would love to share our homeschool program with you.

God bless!

Kathy Williams
567-218-3168

PS We are in session until Wednesday of Holy Week and will have one final week during the week of April 13-15, 2026

Today is the feast day of our patron, St Thomas Aquinas. Much like our world today, St. Thomas Aquinas lived in a time of confusion and misunderstandings about God, His nature and interaction with humanity, and about knowledge itself and the meaning of life here and in eternity.

In today’s world, truth is often understood as something relative and wholly unrelated to education, often resulting in the latter being reduced simply to the memorization or comprehension of facts alone. But, St. Thomas reminds us that an authentic education will not only inform one’s intellect but will develop one’s whole person, including one’s heart, soul, and will, as well.

Now more than ever, America is in dire need of a liberal arts education rooted in the the teachings and example of St. Thomas Aquinas! While many educational institutions struggle to meet the academic and spiritual needs of our children, St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy & HEP stands out as a beacon of hope. It offers a model of education that Catholic families can rely on, providing a joyful, spiritual, and virtuous foundation to prepare their children not only for life in this world, but also for life in Eternity.

In the fall of 2026, St Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy & HEP will finally provide the faithful Catholic education and resources Catholic families in Toledo have long been desiring. From theology and philosophy to prayer, saints, and daily Ignatian examens, everything is offered so the pursuit of truth is available to all who desire to grow in holiness and virtue.

In honoring St. Thomas Aquinas, we honor the belief that Truth exists, that faith and reason belong together, and that education should be accessible to all.

In honor of St. Thomas Aquinas’ feast day, we invite you to support St. Thomas Aquinas Classical Academy’s mission with a gift offered in his name. As our education system struggles to meet the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional needs of our children and as our culture continues to confront grave spiritual challenges, our work in Catholic education is of vital importance!

To join us in this much needed mission in Toledo, please donate on our website at www.staclassical.org!

Congratulations to Michelle Arnold Paine Fine Art, our homeschool program’s Art Tutor, for her work being displayed at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania, Ohio! If you’re interested in having your children join our Ancient Art class for FREE this semester (you only pay a $25 supply fee), contact us at 567-218-3168! We’re looking forward to talking with you about this amazing opportunity!

Love how these are stacked like one.of the columns in the images! My water-soluble graphite drawings are on display at Hudson Gallery in Sylvania this month.