St. Thomas More School was founded in 1962 by James F. Hanrahan Sr. to assist the boy who can succeed but has not yet shown his potential through academic achievement. The intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of each student is the focus of the School's educational design.
It is the goal of St. Thomas More School to prepare young men for college. With the proper supervision, encouragement, and guidance from a dedicated faculty, provided in an environment that fosters self-discipline and responsibility, the student will develop the skills that are essential to a successful college career and a fulfilled life. The faculty work on an individual basis with students to develop strong study skills and foster a desire to succeed. The School intends that its students establish a record of success, build confidence through achievement, and embrace those fundamental Christian principles that enrich and dignify the human spirit.
At STM, a boys boarding school, students accomplish more because of our proven program works. You will be supported. You will be challenged. You will be encouraged by your advisor, the dedicated faculty, and your peers — in the classroom, in the dormitory, and on the playing field. You will gain confidence, resilience, and other essential skills to ensure you succeed in High School, college, and beyond.
Saint Thomas More School is an accredited college preparatory boarding school in the Catholic tradition for young men who have demonstrated intellectual ability yet have not realized their potential. Within a structured environment, we strive to motivate, nurture, and strengthen every student's intellectual, moral, physical, and social development.
The objectives established to advance the St. Thomas More School Mission:
- Maximize academic achievement through a challenging curriculum supported by individual attention within a caring environment.
- Maintain a structured environment offering small classes, individual help, monitored evening study hall, and remedial programs when needed to foster skill development, content mastery, and sound study habits.
- Create a learning environment that encourages creative thinking, aesthetic expression, and intellectual curiosity.
- Support interscholastic and intramural programs that promote physical and personal development.
- Expect and foster appropriate social behavior in interactions among peers and with adults.
- Value honesty, fairness, sportsmanship, and civility as outward signs of sound moral development.
- Celebrate and promote our ethnic and cultural diversity.
- Provide opportunities for students to build a positive self-concept through responsible decision-making and success through achievement.
- Demonstrate concern for the greater community through participation in in-service programs.
- Encourage faculty and administrative commitment to nurturing teacher-student relationships, personal guidance, and positive reinforcement.
- Admit students of any religion, race, national, or ethnic origin in grades eight through postgraduate.
- Provide an atmosphere that will make the school experience enjoyable for all students.
- Engage parents, students, and alumni in the life of the School.
