St. Thomas Aquinas School located at the corner of 46th & Illinois Streets, in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood - a racially and economically mixed area on the north side of the city. Our students come from the surrounding neighborhood, the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, downtown, and many other parts of the city.
STA has earned a reputation as an academically challenging, caring and open school community. We focus on educating the whole child, helping each student develop wisdom, compassion and leadership. We welcome non-traditional and non-Catholic families.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Vision Statement
With the combined efforts of the church, school families, and faculty, Saint Thomas Aquinas School will guide a diverse student body toward becoming responsible, faith-filled, caring citizens and independent learners.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Mission Statement
At Saint Thomas Aquinas School, our mission is to create opportunities for students to grow spiritually, academically, socially and physically in a safe environment.
Students will grow spiritually. At Saint Thomas Aquinas School, the church, school families and faculty will provide an understanding of the basic tenets of our Catholic Faith which encourages students to participate in the sacraments, embrace Christian values, and serve others.
Students will grow academically. At Saint Thomas Aquinas school, faculty will provide a rich curriculum utilizing technology, and other differentiated teaching techniques which accommodates all styles of learning, encourages critical thinking, and fosters a love of learning.
Students will grow socially. At Saint Thomas Aquinas School, the church, school families and faculty will provide opportunities for students to interact with a diverse community of people in an environment which encourages tolerance, empathy, respect, and a sense of belonging.
Students will grow physically. At Saint Thomas Aquinas School, the church, school families and faculty will provide guidance to students in making lifestyle choices that promote physical well-being.
St. Thomas Aquinas is a 2005 Blue Ribbon School! On September 23, 2005, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced that St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the nation's 2005 Blue Ribbon Schools. This program, now in its 19th year, honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
- 2010-2011 Walking School Bus Schedule Schedule of route operation and drivers
- 2010-2011 Walking School Bus Route Map Map of 2010-2011 Walking School Bus Routes with start times
