Lower School from Mockingbird
Welcome to the Lower School! This view from Mockingbird and Alderson.
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Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School! Our parish school cultivates leaders, fosters faith, develop minds for learning, and prepares hearts for serving.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has two campus located in the heart of Lakewood. Covering over 10 acres STA a Upper School campus covering 3rd – 8th grade and a Lower School campus teaching PK4 – 2nd. We are all one school and grow every day in FAITH, COMMUNITY, and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
Lower School
Our Lower School Campus
Lower School Ariel
View of the campus from above.
Playground at the Lower School
New LS Playground was funded by our amazing parents through the 2019 STAPA Auction.
PK Classroom
One of our five PK classrooms includes many centers to encourage active play and tables for collaborative work.
PK Common Area
Our PK students use this space to do art projects, have snacks, and much more!
PK Hallway and Cubbies
The PK hallway is usually full of backpacks, lunch boxes, blankets, and of course nap mats.
Kindergarten Classroom
Our four kindergarten classrooms transformed for COVID social distancing. The teachers normally use collaborative tables, centers, and colorful rugs for floor time.
Science Lab
The science lab is used by K-2nd grade students to reinforce concepts learned in the classroom through hands-on experiments.
Reading Lab
The Lower School's two full-time reading specialists use the reading lab to support our students with learning differences and those needing extra reading help.
Chapel
First and second grade students attend weekly Mass in the chapel. PK and kindergarten students attend prayer services.
Drama and Music Room
The drama and music room hosts PK-2nd grade student performances and plays.
Library
Our library contains thousands of books for all levels of early readers. Our parent mystery readers surprise classes throughout the year.
Gymnasium
Students go to PE twice a week. The gym is also used for middle school volleyball and basketball practices in the evening.
Computer Lab
The computer lab is used by K-2nd grade students each week with an emphasis on learning more about their digital footprint.
Our Upper School Campus
Upper School
Welcome the Upper School!
Ariel of the Upper School
Locate 4 miles of downtown, STA Church, and the Upper School campus spans over 10.5 acres in East Dallas.
Entrance
The Upper School entrance is located on Kenwood Avenue.
Front Desk
The front desk is the hub of the Upper School. Students and parents always get a warm welcome from Mrs. Kappes.
Drama and Music Room
The drama room is home to the best middle school musicals in the area and serves as a multipurpose room for school and church activities.
Gymnasium
The Upper School gym hosts the 5th - 8th grade DPL sports teams and PE for all students.
Hallway
The iconic checkered tile runs throughout the school. All students have lockers to store their coats, books, and a family picture or two.
Library
Students enjoy checking out books, being a part of book club, or just spending some quite time in the US Library.
3rd - 5th Grade Science Lab
Our 3rd - 5th grade students apply what they learn in the classroom with hands-on experiments in the lab.
Science Lab
The Upper School has three science labs used by all grade levels to learn more about natural sciences, chemistry, and physics.
Middle School Classroom
This 8th-grade classroom displays laptops provided to every middle school (6th-8th grade) student.
Playground
The playground is used every day by our 3rd and 4th graders. Behind the playground is St. Dominic building that serves as administrative offices.
Selecting the best possible school for your child is an important process, and we are committed to making every family’s experience as personal, informative, and stress-free as possible. Our admissions process allows us to get to know your child and ensure that he or she can feel successful and happy at STA.
Rachel Wright, Director of Admissions and Advancement
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The Application Portal Link will open in October. The deadline for on-time applications is January 31, 2022.