Saint Thomas
More School opened for the first time on September 15, 1952 with a faculty of
three Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. At the time, there were
108 students enrolled in grades one through four. Classes were held in
temporary quarters in the Parish Hall while construction of a permanent
building was in progress.
In January
1953, classes were moved into the present building. An additional grade
was added each year. By 1956 the school served pupils in grades one
through eight. The first graduating class received diplomas in 1957.
Five additional
classrooms were added by the beginning of the 1963 school year. The
school reached its peak enrollment of 511 students in 13 classrooms. As
the student population decreased and space became available, classrooms were
converted to computer lab, music room, and Religious Education Office.
Our Mission
Saint Thomas
More Parish School, with the parish priests and the parents, seeks to foster an
atmosphere that encourages love of learning and prepares its students to become
full and active members of the church and civic community. We provide a
unique opportunity for students to experience the gospel of Jesus Christ and to
bring Catholic beliefs and values into their lives and the world. We
value the cultural diversity of our school and welcome the unique gifts each
student contributes to our school community. We continue to challenge the
Catholic community and others to provide the resources that allow us to
continue our work.
The mission of
St. Thomas More Parish School is to provide quality education in the spiritual,
intellectual, emotional and physical growth of the students.