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• Saint Thomas Aquinas High School is a Catholic educational community that fosters excellence and empowers students to pursue life as a Saint.

At Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, our Mission as a Catholic educational community is to foster excellence and empower students to pursue life as a Saint. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and inspired by the example of our patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, we offer an education that forms both the mind and the soul.

At Aquinas, students are invited to grow in wisdom, faith, and virtue; answering the call to pursue life as saints.Our school community is built upon theThese timeless virtues shape not only the habits of our students but also the heart of our Catholic educational mission.

Our Beliefs As a Catholic Faith Community:

• Our actions and teachings need to reflect Jesus` life and be consistent with Catholic tradition.
• Students must be encouraged to strive for excellence.
• Students must be encouraged to develop moral courage and integrity.
• Students must be encouraged to pursue the fulfillment of their God-given potential and to promote that fulfillment in others.
• Learning is a life-long process; therefore, the ability and desire to obtain knowledge is as important as the knowledge itself.
• Teachers, students and parents work best in a climate of mutual respect and cooperation.

Ideals
The ideals which should be promoted in our Catholic Faith Community are:

• A personal relationship with God
• Respect for self and others
• Accountability
• The interdependence of society
• Acceptance and appreciation of diversity
• Community service

• Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
  • Katie (Regan) Kolich, Class of 1998 -