News
Summer Break
Posted on June 29 2022School is now closed for summer break. Our office will re-open on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Classes resume with staggered entry on September 1 & 2, 2022. Have safe and blessed summer.
Lost & Found
Posted on June 17 2022Please ask your student to claim their items from the lost and found. Unclaimed items will be donated after 11:30 on Tuesday, June 28 will be donated.
Ukrainian Canadian Student Connect
Posted on June 14 2022Northside Community Centre YMCA is hosting a FREE event at the Northside Community Centre YMCA to help connect Ukrainian students who are new to Canada to students within the Red Deer community. The event…
Cafeteria Exam Week
Posted on June 13 2022Cafeteria Hours Update - Our cafeteria will remain open the week of June 22-24 (Exam week), but will be offering a limited menu on these days. Pre-orders for these days are recommended. Please note…
2021-2022 Exam Schedule
Posted on June 10 2022PAT Final Exam Parent Information
Catholic Education Week
Posted on May 24 2022Additional information and resources can be found on our division website.
Did you miss our Open House? Click here for more information.
Posted on May 10 2022If you missed our Open House, you can view the information here.
Raise Your Glass to Catholic Education
Posted on May 9 2022Join us for a casual night of drink, food, and fun all for a good causeHelp us raise funds for student scholarships & special projects.Get your tickets here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/raise-your-glass-tickets-315475865807
MS Online Learning Virtual Open House
Posted on April 14 2022Please join us virtually for our Middle School Online Learning Program Open House on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. This is for families and students who have registered for, or are interested in, Online…
April School Council Meeting
Posted on April 6 2022
Ball Academy Registration Open
Posted on March 17 2022Middle School Ball Academy Registration is now open. If you would like to register your child for the 2022-2023 school year, please visit our school webpage - STA Ball Academy Registration. Please…
What do you love about St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School?
Posted on March 3 2022We are excited to share with you a video that Mrs.McCullough created that highlights our St. Thomas school community. To create this video, we simply asked a few of our students to tell us, in their…
RDCRS to host Blue and Yellow Day for Ukraine on Wednesday
Posted on March 1 2022Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will host a Blue and Yellow Day - A Day of Prayer for Ukraine, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The Holy Father Pope Francis has declared March 2, Ash Wednesday, as a…
Elementary-Middle-High School Boundary Development…
Posted on February 17 2022Boundary Development Stakeholder Engagement Session LINK Next stakeholder engagement session (in person) Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph High School
Ball Academy Open House
Posted on February 17 2022Ball Academy Open House Monday, March 7 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Joseph High School
Valentine's/Pink Shirt Day - Monday, February 14
Posted on February 8 2022St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School Boundary Development/Stakeholder…
Posted on February 1 2022Please review the official news release attached for important information regarding boundary development/stakeholder engagement sessions that are coming soon. Parents and staff from the following school…
COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist
Posted on January 17 2022COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist
New!
Posted on January 12 20222021
Social Network Safety with Paul Davis
Posted on December 21 2021A session for parents and staff.
Christmas Break
Posted on December 20 2021Classes resume January 10, 2022.
RDCRS News Release
Posted on December 3 2021News Release
Ski & Snowboard Club
Posted on November 26 2021Ski Club sign-up is now open! Please follow the link below for information regarding dates, ski/snowboard package options, and registration forms. STA Ski & Snowboard Club Registration
Term Turn Around Spirit Week
Posted on November 19 2021November 22-25
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
Posted on October 28 2021Parent/Teacher/Student digital interviews will be held on November 8 and 9, from4:30-7:30pm. Interviews are strictly 10 minutes and spaces are limited. If you requiremore time with a particular teacher,…
COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist - updated…
Posted on September 24 2021Daily Checklist
Saints Shop
Posted on September 17 2021Get your Saints apparel during the Fall sale! See the order form for details. *New* Winter Sale begins Jan 10, 2022. Winter Sale Order Form
CANCELLED - JR GIRLS THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 A.M.VOLLEYBALL…
Posted on September 15 2021
Are you wondering which door your child should enter/exit…
Posted on August 30 2021
St. Thomas/Maryview Parking Lot
Posted on August 30 2021Please remember that the parking lot on the west side of St. Thomas is a one way. Enter the parking lot on the Maryview side (west) and exit on the St. Thomas side (east).
Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!
Posted on August 27 2021Parents and Guardians,Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the school start-up information in the attached letter from our St.Thomas Administration team. STA Parent letter - August 27,…
St. Thomas Aquinas Staggered Entry Information
Posted on August 25 2021Parents and Guardians, We hope that you all had a restful and rejuvenating summer break! Please be advised that St.Thomas will begin our school year by following a staggered entry schedule. Students…
Summer Break
Posted on June 30 2021New to St. Thomas? Registration forms are available on our website: https://www.staschool.ca/registration School Supplies: https://www.staschool.ca/parents-students/school-supply-lists Our office…
2021-2022 Option Selections
Posted on June 11 2021Students will be able to make option requests for this year online. This selection process will be done as a Google form that will be available here from June 11-June 16.
New to St. Thomas?
Posted on June 1 2021Due to our current reality of "physical distancing", the transition to STA looks a little different than previous years. Our hope is that we can still answer all of your questions to the best of our…
Orange Shirt Information Monday, May 31st
Posted on May 30 2021School Sports Survey
Posted on May 26 2021Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools in conjunction with the University of Alberta Healthy Schools Lab, and Ever Active Schools are asking parents to complete a short 5 min survey on their child’s and…
No School Monday May 24th
Posted on May 21 2021
Middle School Ball Academy Registration Now Open
Posted on April 14 2021Registration for the STA Ball Academy for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Please complete the registration form by April 30th to ensure that you are able to secure a spot for your child in our…
Easter Break
Posted on March 30 2021Please note that our school will be on Easter Break from April 2 - 9. Classes will resume on Monday, April 12. We wish you a safe and blessed Easter!
Ball Academy Virtual Open House
Posted on March 26 2021For more information please see the Falcons Ball Academy Virtual Presentation.
No School March 19 & March 22
Posted on March 16 2021Our school will be closed on Friday, March 19 in lieu of virtual parent/teacher interviews and on Monday, March 22 as staff participate in professional development sessions. Classes resume on Tuesday,…
Ball Academy Open House
Posted on March 16 2021There will be a Virtual Ball Academy Open House taking place Mar 24th. To register please follow the instructions here.
School Council Meeting
Posted on March 3 2021Our next School Council Virtual Meeting will take place Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. Please contact the school if you would like to attend.
Return to In-Person Learning March 1st
Posted on February 26 2021March 1st - Return to In-person Learning
Faith Day
Posted on February 25 2021
February 12, 2021 RE: Full school shift at St. Thomas…
Posted on February 11 2021Please see the parent letter.
St. Thomas Aquinas Feast Day - January 28
Posted on January 25 20212020
Christmas Vacation
Posted on December 14 2020Our school will be on Christmas break starting Dec. 21, with classes resuming on Jan. 4. Please note: the week of January 4-11 all students will be learning from home. On January 11, all students…
November Break
Posted on November 10 2020
Scholastic Book Fair
Posted on November 9 2020
Illness Flowchart for Students
Posted on November 6 2020
My child is sick, what should I do next?
Posted on November 6 2020
Virtual Book Fair
Posted on November 5 2020Nov.20 to Dec.2 We are having a Virtual Book Fair!! Same great Scholastic books but now online. Now you can shop from the comfort of your own home. Every purchase earns rewards that benefit our…
Raise the Grade
Posted on October 21 2020Raise the Grade is a program that supports students grades 9 to 12 gain the skills they need to be successful in life, school and work. The program runs Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 6PM and…
October - Month of the Rosary
Posted on October 14 2020
Orange Shirt Day - Sept. 30
Posted on September 30 2020Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of those schools.Congratulations…
Screening Questionnaire
Posted on September 22 2020Parents/guardians and students must use this questionnaire daily to decide if the student should attend school.
Lifetouch Picture Day
Posted on September 1 2020Picture day: Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4.
What does the first day of school look like?
Posted on August 26 2020Your child’s teacher will communicate with you on August 28 with respect to their TAG and where to meet on the first day. Please see map for TAG meeting spaces and entry doors.
School Supplies
Posted on August 24 2020
Re-Entry Plan: Scenario 1
Posted on August 21 2020
2020-2021 Division Theme
Posted on August 20 2020
Grade 9 Farewell
Posted on June 22 2020Please find these videos that were created to honour our Grade 9 students as they transition to high school. We are disappointed that we are not able to do this in person, however we hope they enjoy…
STA Staff Summer Message
Posted on June 22 2020The staff of St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School would like to wish you a safe, relaxing, and fun summer shared with family and friends. I"ll Be There for You
STA Awards
Posted on June 22 2020Congratulations to all students who received awards for the 2019-2020 school year. STA Awards: https://youtu.be/sc5kC4MhcDMSTA Athletic Awards : https://youtu.be/RzWEuZtPsVc
Activity Ideas
Posted on June 22 2020Please see the attached links for various activities that students can participate in during this week or over the summer. There are no expectations of submitting completed work as it relates to these…
Technology Return Schedule
Posted on June 8 2020St. Thomas Aquinas Technology Return Schedule June 22,23,24 - Technology return dates: if your family has borrowed a Chromebook, we ask that it be returned during the following times. Date Last Name Starts…
Calendar Changes 2020-2021
Posted on April 30 2020At the Board Meeting on April 28, Trustees approved the 2020-2021 school year calendars for Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds, as well as our year-round St. Patrick’s Community School. Please read this…
Mental Health Week 2020
Posted on April 29 2020
Let us pray
Posted on April 17 2020
Parent Update
Posted on April 1 2020Locker Items Pick Up Schedule
Posted on March 17 2020March 17/20 Hello Everyone,We have come up with a plan for students to access the Saint Thomas building in order to retrieve items left in the lockersbefore our spring break begins.If you are experiencing…
March 17 Information Update
Posted on March 17 2020March 17/20 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s);Thank you for all your support over the last few days. With the cancelation of classes, this is newuncharted territory for all schools. Thank you for your patience…
Ash Wednesday
Posted on February 26 2020Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday,…
Pink Shirt Day
Posted on February 26 2020In 2007 in Nova Scotia, Grade 12 students David Shepherd, Travis Price and a few friends saw that a Grade 9 student was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt on the first day of school. They knew they…
Feb. 17-21 No school for students
Posted on February 12 2020
SAC Meeting
Posted on February 7 2020
February Theme Week
Posted on February 5 2020
PD Day Jan. 31
Posted on January 29 2020
EDGE Glow Bowling
Posted on January 15 2020
Ball Academy Info Session
Posted on January 14 2020
Jan. 14 EDGE Night Cancelled
Posted on January 14 2020
The Healthy Living Expo - January 18, 2020 - FREE…
Posted on January 6 2020
Epiphany Mass
Posted on January 6 20202019
Christmas Break
Posted on December 16 2019
Parent Council Meeting
Posted on December 6 2019
Advent Mass
Posted on December 3 2019Please join us at St. Mary's Parish for our Advent Mass.
The Giving Tree
Posted on November 20 2019Once again this year the students and staff of St. Thomas are supporting our local families through the Catholic Social Services "Giving Tree". This gives you the opportunity to purchase a gift for…
Remembrance Day - No School
Posted on November 7 2019On November 11, and every day, we encourage you to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember their service and sacrifice. Schools are closed today. Lest we Forget.
No School Nov. 8
Posted on November 7 2019
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Posted on October 29 2019
Please join us as we honour those who have given their…
Posted on October 29 2019
All Saints Day
Posted on October 29 2019
Happy Halloween
Posted on October 29 2019
Scholastic Book Fair
Posted on October 23 2019
Picture Retake Day
Posted on October 23 2019
ADmazing Coupon Books
Posted on October 17 2019We have 3 Edmonton & Area ADmazing Coupon books available. They can be picked up at the office. $25.00 We accept cash, debit or cc.
Thanksgiving Liturgy
Posted on October 15 2019
School Council Meeting
Posted on October 2 2019
Orange Shirt Day
Posted on September 30 2019Wearing an Orange Shirt is meant to recognize the harm done to Residential School students, and show a commitment to the principle that every child matters. The official Orange Shirt Day date is September…
Connect - An Attachment Based Parenting Program
Posted on September 17 2019
Toonies for Terry
Posted on September 13 2019
ADmazing Coupon Books are available at St. Thomas
Posted on September 13 2019
Vaping Parent Information Session
Posted on September 4 2019We would like to invite parents to join us on Wednesday September 18 at 6:30pm for an information session on vaping. A Tobacco Reduction Specialist from Alberta Health Services will be providing information…
Radon Testing Report
Posted on August 30 2019Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, in partnership with Radon Care, tested all facilities earlier last school year to determine levels of radon gas using "Alpha Track Detectors" and were placed in most…
Back to School Solutions School Supplies are ready…
Posted on August 29 2019
Interested in playing handball?
Posted on August 26 2019
School Picture Day - Sept. 6
Posted on August 21 2019
School is out for summer
Posted on June 28 2019St. Thomas will reopen on Monday, August 26. Class resume Tuesday, September 3.
Back to School
Posted on June 26 2019
Edge Night - RESCHEDULED
Posted on June 18 2019
School Council Meeting
Posted on June 10 2019
Edge Night
Posted on May 23 2019
Track Volunteer Form
Posted on May 16 2019
Track Letter
Posted on May 16 2019
St.Thomas Parking Lot Update
Posted on May 8 2019The Cultural Services centre (located in our parking lot) will be undergoing a renovation in the coming months. This will restrict our parking lot in size. To alleviate the stresses effective Monday May…
2019-2020 Parent Information Evening
Posted on May 1 2019
Edge Night
Posted on April 25 2019
Spring Theme Week April 23-26
Posted on April 17 2019Edge Night
Posted on April 10 2019Edge Night is happening Thursday, April 11. Super Mario Old fashioned Video game night! Play live action games, plus old school game consoles! This will be held at St. Joe's High School-not Sacred Heart…
School Council Meeting
Posted on April 3 2019Tuesday, April 9 @ 7:00 p.m.
Can you be a Homestay Family?
Posted on April 1 2019
Middle School Ball Academy
Posted on March 27 2019
Parent Teacher Interviews
Posted on March 27 2019
Middle School Ball Academy Information Session
Posted on March 18 2019
Save the Date - Ball Academy Information Evening
Posted on March 12 2019
Teacher Convention
Posted on March 11 2019March 14 & 15 - no school for students
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Posted on March 5 2019
Winter Break
Posted on February 22 2019School resumes Monday, March 4
Edge Night
Posted on February 20 2019
Pink Shirt Day
Posted on February 19 2019
Edge Night
Posted on February 8 2019
Edge Night
Posted on January 31 2019
Winter Formal
Posted on January 18 2019
Talent Search
Posted on January 17 2019
Edge Night
Posted on January 8 20192018
Christmas Break
Posted on December 12 2018
Advent Liturgy Dec. 20
Posted on December 12 2018
Edge Night
Posted on December 12 2018
Candy Grams
Posted on December 6 2018
Advent Liturgy
Posted on December 3 2018
Advent Band Concert
Posted on December 3 2018
Sr. Boys Basketball Tournament
Posted on December 3 2018
Staff Faith Day
Posted on November 29 2018
Edge Night
Posted on November 14 2018
Family Math Night
Posted on November 14 2018Please click here to sign up.
The Giving Tree
Posted on November 13 2018
Spring Break 2020
Posted on November 12 2018
Edge Nigts
Posted on November 12 2018
Spirit Week Nov. 13-16
Posted on November 6 2018
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Posted on November 5 2018
Remembrance Day
Posted on November 2 2018
Candy Exchange
Posted on October 30 2018
STA Big Crunch
Posted on October 29 2018
Photo Retakes
Posted on October 26 2018
Grade 6 Confirmation Registration
Posted on October 23 2018
Edge Night
Posted on October 10 2018
School Council Meeting
Posted on October 9 2018
ADmazing Coupon Books
Posted on October 3 2018ADmazing Coupon Books are available at the office - $25.00 each. There is an app download included with the purchase of each book. Red Deer, Edmonton or Calgary books are available.
St. Mary's 2018-2019 Confirmation Calendar
Posted on October 3 2018
Jody Carrington
Posted on October 2 2018On behalf of the St. Francis of Assisi and St. Thomas Aquinas School Councils, allschool parents/guardians are invited to attend an evening with Dr. Jody Carrington. We ask that all parents/guardians…
Orange Shirt Day
Posted on September 28 2018Orange Shirt Day is a day which is designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing…
Meet the Staff Night
Posted on September 12 2018We would like to formally welcome you all to our Meet our Families Night (Meet the Staff). September 12 at 6:00 pm. Each grade team will begin with a presentation, followed by time for your son or daughter…
Interested in hosting an international student?
Posted on May 25 2018We have partnered with Canada Homestay Network to arrange and support homestay hosts for students studying in our schools. Have you ever considered hosting an international student? Our international…
2018-2019 Parent Information Night
Posted on May 4 2018Tuesday, May 86:30 p.m.St. Thomas foyer All incoming grade 5 students, parents, and any potential new families are invited to attend the parent information night. The evening will include a general…