“Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will remain upon it”
Proverbs 22.6
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St. Thomas Aquinas School
Mission Statement
We believe that each child is a special gift from God, an individual to love, nurture and guide to his or her greatest potential.
We believe the purpose of St. Thomas Aquinas School is to assist parents with the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and cultural development of the child within the guidelines of Catholic teachings and moral values.
We believe the school's academic program provides quality education to develop the foundations for students to become lifelong Christian learners.
School History
St. Thomas Aquinas School was established in 1949 (MCMIL) by then Pastor Father Jerome MacEachin, (Father Mac). St. Thomas Aquinas School is located in East Lansing, within walking distance of MSU. Approximately 75 percent of the students are residents of the East Lansing School District. The remainder of the student body is comprised of students from surrounding school districts.
Current School Accreditation: MNSAA
Michigan Non-public Schools Accrediting Association
Our Faculty and Staff:
The STA faculty and staff is comprised of dedicated individuals who believe in the mission and philosophy of the school. The average teaching experience is 15 years, and the majority of the faculty have advanced degrees. All teachers are certified by the State of Michigan.
School Organization Structure:
Self-contained: Grades K-3
Semi-departmentalized: Grades 4–5
Departmentalized: Grades 6–8
K-8 Core Subjects:
Religion
Mathematics
Language Arts
English
Science
Social Studies
K-8 Special Subjects:
Art
Computer
Library
Music plus Band 5-8
Physical Education
Spanish
Athletics Offered
Basketball (girls/boys- grades 5-8)
Softball (girls- grades 7-8)
Baseball (boys - grades 7-8)
Volleyball (girls - grades 4-8)
Cross Country (girls/boys- grades 5-8)
Cheerleading (girls - grades 6-8)
Junior Hoops (girls/boys- grades 2-4)
Choose the right path for your student. . .
choose St. Thomas Aquinas School,
successfully setting students on the right path
for more than 50 years!
Join us in “Making a Difference” this year. Enroll your student at St. Thomas Aquinas School.
Openings are available in grades K –8
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Call 332-0813 for information and/or a tour.