St. Thomas Aquinas has educated generations of children, empowering them to unlock new opportunities and lead loving, fulfilling lives.
Our School
STA prides itself on creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates diversity. We offer excellent academics in a safe environment and a values-based education that encourages our students to use their talents in the service of others.
We offer rigorous academic classes in math, science, language arts, social studies, and religion. Enrichment courses in music and the creative arts further develop students’ interests, and students use iPads and other technology to augment their classroom learning.
The St. Thomas Aquinas family ensures its students grow with integrity and graduate prepared for high school and beyond. Since our founding in 1899, St. Thomas Aquinas School has helped students and families thrive.
Core Values
Established by the fearless, faith-filled Sisters of St. Joseph more than 120 years ago, St. Thomas Aquinas School has long been an anchor in our community.
At STA, as in all Partnership Schools, we embrace four core values that guide all we do: integrity, humility, hard work, and service.
Integrity
I watch what I do to see what I believe.
– Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ
Integrity means that our actions reflect our beliefs and live up to our moral ideals. We hold all in our communities to the highest academic and ethical standards, both within the walls of our school buildings and as representatives in our communities. As we equip our students with a clear understanding of the moral principles and virtues of the Catholic faith, we instill habits of honesty, forthrightness, and respect for themselves and others.
Humility
Those who humble themselves will be exalted.
– Luke 14:11
Integrity means that our actions reflect our beliefs and live up to our moral ideals. We hold all in our communities to the highest academic and ethical standards, both within the walls of our school buildings and as representatives in our communities. As we equip our students with a clear understanding of the moral principles and virtues of the Catholic faith, we instill habits of honesty, forthrightness, and respect for themselves and others.
Hard Work
If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
– Frederick Douglass
Each of us is made uniquely by God for greatness. In order to fully develop the gifts God gave us, hard work provides opportunities for us to sharpen our skills, develop our talents, and strengthen our minds and hearts for life’s journey. Effort, persistence, and determination are essential to learning and success in life. Hope alone does not result in success; we seek to instill in our students a work ethic marked by tenacity, stamina, and zeal.
Service
Only a life lived for others is worthwhile.
– Albert Einstein
At Partnership Schools, we believe that we are made for each other, so we aim to develop young men and women for others. When we see God in others, we think less of ourselves and so put others first. Our teachers “fan into a flame the gifts God gave” each child (2 Timothy 1), cultivating their gifts, broadening their understanding of the community and the world, and offering their gifts in service of our local neighborhood.
Root Beliefs
At STA, our community embraces the following set of root beliefs that guide our actions, our words, and our decisions. These beliefs inform each aspect of our school—our policies, procedures, rituals, routines, relationships, and even the physical spaces.
We believe in...
- We are made God’s image.
- We are better together.
- We are always learning.
- We can do hard things.
Leadership
A team of dedicated leaders and staff support students, families, and our teachers every day.
Rachael Dengler, Principal
denglerr@stthomas-aquinas.com
Tali Collins, Academic Dean
collinst@stthomas-aquinas.com
Tricia Matune, Business and Operations Manager
matunet@stthomas-aquinas.com
Jerrid Atkinson, Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator
jerrid.atkinson@