Leadership & Clubs
At St. Thomas, we believe in nurturing confident, compassionate leaders from an early age. Through a variety of clubs and organizations, students are given the chance to develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as a strong sense of community.
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National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Membership in NJHS is a prestigious honor recognizing 7th and 8th grade students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students participate in service projects, lead school-wide initiatives and serve as role models within the school community.
Student Council
Our Student Council offers students a voice in school decisions and activities. Leaders from our 8th grade are elected from the NJHS alongside younger representatives from 4th through 7th grade to help plan events, speak at school-wide assemblies, organize service drives and promote school spirit, all while learning how to collaborate and lead.
Mentoring Programs
One of St. Thomas' trademark programs is the K–8th grade Buddy Program. This beloved program pairs each kindergartner with an 8th grade student for learning experiences and heartwarming moments. Over the school year, the K student and buddy pair up for activities ranging from crafting, reading and explorational learning to sitting side-by-side at events.
We also offer an after-school homework mentoring program, which pairs middle school and elementary students together to provide academic assistance and encouragement in a structured setting.
Kindness Crew
Kindness Crew is a club that inspires and spreads positivity throughout our school community. Open to students in grades 4-8, the Kindness Crew plans and organizes school-wide initiatives encouraging empathy, friendship and kindness. From kindness-grams and recess kindness stations to buddy activities that connect students across grade levels, members work together to make St. Thomas a warm, welcoming place for everyone.
Weather Club
In Weather Club, students in 5th-8th grade take on the role of junior meteorologists. They track local weather patterns, report forecasts during morning announcements and on public radio, and lead educational projects that connect science with real-world applications. St. Thomas 5th grade teacher and Emmy-winning meteorologist, Paul Piorek, guides the Weather Club with expertise and passion for inspiring young minds.
Yearbook Club
Students in Yearbook Club play an active role in capturing and preserving school memories. From photography to layout design to writing captions, they take ownership of the creative and organizational process of producing the annual school yearbook.
Newspaper Club
Our 4th grade students run the show at the Newspaper Club - conducting interviews, reporting on school events (real or imagined) and bringing classmates’ stories to life. Students get a real taste of journalism while building confidence, teamwork and communication skills.