Experience STA
Open House and Tours
The best way to experience St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is to visit!
We offer multiple Open House events and tours November through January during the admissions cycle. Register below to stop by either the Lower School, the Upper School, or both, and take the opportunity to meet with our admissions staff, principals, and current parents. We look forward to welcoming you!
Lower School PK-2nd Grade
Open House and Tour
(2 Opportunities)
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Upper School 3rd-8th Grade
Open House and Tour
Friday, November 15, 2024
8:30AM - 10:00AM
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Our Lower School Campus
Lower School from Mockingbird
Welcome to the Lower School! This view from Mockingbird and Alderson.
Lower School Ariel
View of the campus from above.
Playground at the Lower School
Our playground is always the students' favorite place to explore and grow!
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 kindergarten classrooms are bright and colorful.
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.
Explore The Lower School with 360º Views
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.
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 our outdoor cafe and athletic field.