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Upper School Gym
Our School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves students in PK-8th grade. Educating the whole child: mind, heart and spirit.
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Discover
PK - 2nd Grade
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Lower School students discover a love for learning and acquire the skills to be successful students.
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Grow
3rd-5th Grade
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As our 3rd-5th graders transition to the Upper School, they grow in their understanding of the world around them.
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Soar
6th - 8th Grade
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Middle School students hit their stride to excel academically and to begin to soar as they prepare for high school and beyond.
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Lower School and Upper School
STA By The Numbers
854
students in PK-8th grade
86%
of graduates continue on to a Catholic high school
1:1
middle school students have their own device to enhance learning
98%
of students are from our parish
100%
of PK-8th grade students participate in community service projects at STA
97%
retention rate for returning students
96%
of 5th-8th grade students participate in STA athletics
13
different sports offered each school year
Latest News
On Saturday, April 27, eight students represented St. Thomas Aquinas at the state competition for PSIA held at Trinity Christian College in Fort Worth.
![STA excels at PSIA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555098218/staschoolorg/kaz8lmf21fjyh38xnl9s/PSIA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1555098218/staschoolorg/kaz8lmf21fjyh38xnl9s/PSIA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1555098218/staschoolorg/kaz8lmf21fjyh38xnl9s/PSIA.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1555098218/staschoolorg/kaz8lmf21fjyh38xnl9s/PSIA.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1555098218/staschoolorg/kaz8lmf21fjyh38xnl9s/PSIA.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1555098218/staschoolorg/kaz8lmf21fjyh38xnl9s/PSIA.png","width":2200}])
Seventy-nine students in 1st - 8th grade competed in 102 events at the Private School Interscholastic Association District Meet, on March 30...
![Upper School Penny Wars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553870130/staschoolorg/sa5uzross6jqrbpf3d30/PennyWars.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1553870130/staschoolorg/sa5uzross6jqrbpf3d30/PennyWars.jpg","width":432}])
The STA Student Council host the Annual STA Penny Wars this week with all proceeds going to complete the Blair Adams Memorial Garden at the Upper School.
![STEM Fair and Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553870081/staschoolorg/t6zjrfuuwmi9qo8ivoyy/STEMFairLOGO-01.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1553870081/staschoolorg/t6zjrfuuwmi9qo8ivoyy/STEMFairLOGO-01.png","width":400}])
Save the date for the Upper School STEM Fair and Expo Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th. Science experiments, STEM Professionals and student demonstrations, and more!
![Art Enrichment Week Visiting Artist at the Upper School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550110139/staschoolorg/p3iwvwjkaajwuu3pgk4z/OlivaColeVisitingArtist2019_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550110139/staschoolorg/p3iwvwjkaajwuu3pgk4z/OlivaColeVisitingArtist2019_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550110139/staschoolorg/p3iwvwjkaajwuu3pgk4z/OlivaColeVisitingArtist2019_1.jpg","width":720}])
STA Upper School Art Department is pleased to announce the Art Enrichment Week guest artist is Olivia Cole.
![FOSTA's MeatFest this weekend!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549549034/staschoolorg/abyrbqvpqbhsms0shmjn/MeatFestUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549549034/staschoolorg/abyrbqvpqbhsms0shmjn/MeatFestUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1549549034/staschoolorg/abyrbqvpqbhsms0shmjn/MeatFestUpdate.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1549549034/staschoolorg/abyrbqvpqbhsms0shmjn/MeatFestUpdate.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1549549034/staschoolorg/abyrbqvpqbhsms0shmjn/MeatFestUpdate.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1549549034/staschoolorg/abyrbqvpqbhsms0shmjn/MeatFestUpdate.png","width":2200}])
JOIN US RAIN OR SHINE, HOT OR COLD!
Don't forget to attend this new and all-community dad's cooking competition put on by FOSTA. Come eat and vote.
![STA Auction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544474608/staschoolorg/zagiivept3xewurtdiiv/stahomepage_auction.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544474608/staschoolorg/zagiivept3xewurtdiiv/stahomepage_auction.jpg","width":280}])
Hone your superpowers and mark your calendar for the Superhero Soiree at Gilly's on Saturday, March 30th beginning at 6pm.
![Band performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544465409/staschoolorg/tj2ayej6q9qn4rbfvr4q/BandPerformance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544465409/staschoolorg/tj2ayej6q9qn4rbfvr4q/BandPerformance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544465409/staschoolorg/tj2ayej6q9qn4rbfvr4q/BandPerformance.jpg","width":728}])
St. Thomas Aquinas Upper School students performed with the rest of the Music Learning Band in the City of Richardson Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1st.