St. Thomas the Apostle School

Our Mission

The mission of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School community is to nurture each child from preschool to grade eight in a peaceful, faith centered learning environment with a foundation in gospel values. Academic excellence, character development, and commitment to service challenge students to reach their full potential in an ever changing world.

Welcome to St. Thomas the Apostle School! It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce you to our school community.

Since 1932, this educational facility has been staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph and many very dedicated lay teachers. It possesses a rich and vibrant tradition where thousands of students have received a solid academic background and deep appreciation for the teachings of our Catholic faith. So many graduates of our school have made remarkable contributions to society in every walk of life.

We view our commitment to Catholic education as a service to the Church, to the children and to our parents. Since parents are the first and primary educators of their children, our role is one of supplementing what is given to the child at home. We strive to maintain a strong partnership between the home and school.

St. Thomas, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, houses twenty classrooms, a state-of-the-art science lab, a modern fully automated library, technology lab and recently refurbished gymnasium/cafeteria. Our facility also is air-conditioned. We are blessed in so many ways!

We welcome you to browse through our web site, to meet our teachers and to catch some of the spirit which we enjoy each and every day. We would be delighted to have you as a part of our St. Thomas family.

Sr. Patty Hottin, SSJ

LATEST NEWS:

WRIGHT FLIGHT Please note the change in date for Wright Flight. "Flight Day" has been rescheduled to May 30th with a rain date of June 7th.

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL RECEIVES EXEMPLARY GRADES

The commission on Independent Schools voted to grant St. Thomas the Apostle School continued accredidation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges commending the school on the spirit of excellence that permeates the school community.

Following eighteen months of self-study, St. Thomas was visited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges committee who evaluated our programs, mission, student experiences, curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, viability and more. The visiting committee and the commission found St. Thomas to be exemplary in five of fourteen standards including mission, infrastructure, preschool, administration and the self-study process. All other standards were passed with full compliance.

Congratulations St. Thomas School

Remember to Save!!!! Please remember to save your Box Tops for Education, Campbell Soup Labels, and Empty Ink Jet Cartridges. Some of these will transfer into money or new items for our school. Also, remember to save the aluminum tabs. They are sent to the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you!

WEATHER EMERGENCIES School closings or delays are determined by the West Springfield School Department. Parents are advised to listen to local television or radio stations for this information. Please follow West Springfield Public School listing.

CONNECT-ED Please note that our new Connect-ed One Call Emergency System is now in effect. Please make sure that you listen to the complete message. At the end of the message you will have the opportunity to have it replay for you. If you are not receiving these calls, please contact the office.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

5/21/2012

Faculty Meeting

5/25/2012

School Picnic

5/28/2012

Memorial Day - No School

5/30/2012

Wright Flight "Flight Day"

6/7/2012

Rain Date for Wright Flight

St. Thomas the Apostle School West Springfield, MA 01089 413-739-4131

Last Modified: Monday, May. 21, 2012