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My son loved this school. The staff go over and beyond to show they care about their students.

My daughter completed her first year at this school and she loves the school and so do we. The staff and teachers are kind and caring about the students. Due to the pandemic my daughter was behind on her reading due to virtual learning, my daughters teacher noticed and got her extra help for the school year. By the end of the school year her reading improved tremendously. I highly recommend this school to those who are looking for a caring school with staff that cares about your children, with a Christian education.

When originally looking at the local Catholic schools, this school was ranked third on our list of 3. After attending the schools ranked 1 and 2 on our list (both closed by the Diocese), we were forced to come here. This school should’ve been ranked 8th on our list of 3. It’s been miserable. The students, the parents, the teachers, everything. A miserable experience. The cliques control the school and they DO NOT accept transfers well. If you are planning on attending this school, may I suggest you do it with your oldest child and start from kindergarten. This way you have nothing to compare it to. Attending in any other way will bring you nothing but disappointment… Oh, and make sure your checking account is full. You’ll be writing check after check all year for things not included in the tuition.

I am incredibly grateful to have this school in my community. Although it requires a significant financial commitment, it is a priority for our children's education and spiritual journey. Academically, they are far ahead of their peers in public schools. They love attending school and share that their teachers are both supportive and kind. Of course, there are behavioral expectations. Some parents might express dissatisfaction regarding this. Nevertheless, I am truly HAPPY that St. Thomas maintains high standards and holds both students and parents responsible for their children's behavior. They guide the children spiritually and academically. They also address socio-emotional challenges, but do not tolerate disrespect of staff or other children. Unlike public schools, bullies and aggressive children have the RIGHT to a public school education, therefore they will always return. In private schools, they are asked to leave after a certain number of times violating the rules, which in turn creates a safer environment, fewer distractions, and more focus on learning. Teachers actually care for the students at St Thomas. The school culture and vibes are top-notch. Parental involvement is highly encouraged. -A Blue Ribbon School. "The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was a prestigious U.S. Department of Education award honoring elementary, middle, and high schools that achieved exceptionally high test scores or made massive strides in closing achievement gaps."