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WELCOME TO

S A I N T T H O M A S AC A D E MY

AN EDUCATION TAILORED TO

BOYS

CONGRATULATIONS! On behalf of the faculty and staff of Saint Thomas Academy, welcome! We are grateful you have chosen the Academy to play a critical role in your son’s formation as a young man of character.

This is the beginning of an exciting journey full of opportunities, challenges, and the discovery of life-long friendships.

We are committed to supporting your son with his academic rigor, spiritual growth, and forming his character. As a proud alumni myself, our team looks forward to accompanying your family on this journey.

Go Cadets!

Mr. Brian Ragatz ’98, President

ENROLLMENT We’ve included information, dates, and next steps that will be helpful as you move through the enrollment process. Contact the Admissions Team with any questions at admissions@cadets.com.

NEXT STEPS

ENROLL Watch your email for a message from our Finalsite Enrollment system. This message will give you instructions to complete online enrollment as well as your unique authentication code to link to your son’s enrollment contract. Once you receive this information you may begin the process of completing your continuous enrollment and tuition contract. Please direct any questions to us at 651.454.4570 or admissions@cadets.com.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If you have submitted an application for financial assistance via TADS and/or completed your Merit Awards application, we will be in touch with you after March 1. Please direct any questions to Francie Reding, at 651.683.1525 or financialaid@cadets.com.

REGISTRATION NIGHT Class registration for the 2026-27 school year will take place on Monday, March 9. Teachers, staff, and department chairs will be available to assist families with the process. Representatives from the Athletics & Activities Office, as well as faculty from World Languages and Fine Arts, will also be present to answer questions and assist with completing class registration.

SUMMER FUN!

We will have a number of events throughout the summer for incoming students. These events are guided by our Peer Mentors; a select group of juniors and seniors dedicated to ensuring your son has a positive transition to Saint Thomas Academy.

MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT! Take a look at our summer camps online!

LEGO Robotics, paddleboarding, sports camps, and more!

cadets.com/summer

May 20:

June 16: July 14: July 21: August 11:

Activities & Athletics Fair & Welcome event for parents & students Gaming & Social Event Pool Party Class of 2030 Paintball Orientation & Knockerball

Visit us online at cadets.com/summer for more information.

Summer reading will be required for all grades.

The reading lists will be released in mid-May.

SUMMER FUN!

CROSS COUNTRY Coach Vincent Wren ’16 vwren@cadets.com FOOTBALL Coach Travis Walch twalch@cadets.com SOCCER Coach Brian Kallman bkallman@cadets.com CLAY TARGET/TRAP Coach Troy Hill thill@cadets.com

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES FAIR - MAY 20 Don’t miss this event to see all the ways you can get involved! Meet coaches, moderators, and students.

75 OVER

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

FALL ATHLETICS

THE QUARTERMASTER IS OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 7:30 TO 8:00 A.M. AND 2:50 TO 3:15 P.M. QUESTIONS? Kimberly Reed | Sergeant Major, USA (Ret) email: kreed@cadets.com

FRESHMAN RETREAT AUGUST 15-16 The freshman retreat is a special opportunity for students to get to know one another, form friendships, and feel welcomed into the Saint Thomas Academy culture and community. During the retreat, freshmen learn about the STA pillars and values, meet upperclassmen leaders and faculty, and build a strong foundation for their high school journey. It’s an experience that creates lasting connections and great memories.

Saturday, August 15 (depart at 9 a.m.) Sunday, August 16 (return at 11:30 a.m.)

BRIDGE TO STA Bridge to STA is a highly recommended experience for new Saint Thomas Academy boys designed to foster a sense of belonging and confidence before the school year begins. We believe that a successful transition starts and ends with relationships, so our primary focus is helping boys form early connections with their peers while becoming familiar with the facilities and the rules of the Academy. While we introduce essential strategies for organization and planning using materials from upcoming math, theology, and science courses, we recognize that these habits are built over time as we figure out what works best for each individual.

This updated program also emphasizes character and wellness by exploring themes of integrity, technology responsibility, and practical ways to manage schoolrelated stress and test anxiety. To prepare for these sessions, students are required to read one of their summer reading books prior to the start of the course.

Our ultimate goal is to ensure every young man feels connected, prepared, and truly excited to start his journey at the Academy.

Dates & Times • •

Grades 6, 7, 8: 9-11 a.m.

Grades 9, 10: 1-3 p.m.

• July 13-16 • July 20-23 • July 27-30 • August 3-6

Register at cadets.com/bridge

UPPER SCHOOL USED UNIFORM SALE: July 28 & 29 NEW UNIFORM SALE: July 28 & 29 Quartermaster - open in August by appointment and before/after school during the school year.

For information visit cadets.com/uniforms

MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle School Uniforms can be purchased online or in-store at Donald’s Uniform Store.

UNIFORMS

651.776.2723 Donalds@donaldsuniform.com www.donaldsuniform.com

EXPERTS IN EDUCATING BOYS Rather than a one-size-fits all approach, our expert faculty will encourage your son to pursue his own interests, and discover who he truly is through our curriculum, elective courses, co-curricular activities and individual learning time provided by our unique daily Flex period. Our small class sizes ensure he gets the attention he needs to succeed academically while exploring his unique interests.

Learn more about our approach to teaching boys online at cadets.com/academics.

WELCOME TO SAINT THOMAS ACADEMY!

Saint Thomas Academy is a place where boys harness their greatest intellectual, athletic, spiritual and leadership potential. Here, they can explore and become the young men they are meant to be. It’s the origin of a life-changing bond of brotherhood your son will carry with him for life.

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