FAQ

The school offers tuition assistance from diocesan and parish resources. Please click here for additional information.

Saint Thomas School provides classroom education from Preschool through 8th grade.

All are welcome into the St. Thomas Regional Family. There are no religious requirements to attend, however as a parish school of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Providence, our spiritual mission is to instill Christian values and to educate students in the Catholic faith tradition. All students, regardless of their religious affiliation, are required to participate in the religious education portion of the academic program and to attend Mass on designated days throughout the school year. (Reception of the Sacraments is not required.)
All students are eligible to apply for tuition assistance.

There are full day Preschool and Kindergarten programs. Preschool is now accepting ages 3+. The child must be the age of 5 by September 1st to attend Kindergarten.

Yes, there is an Upper School program.

Yes, a hot lunch program is offered by B&M Catering Company for an additional cost.

Students must be in the building by 8:00 a.m. ready to begin their day and ends at 2:20 p.m. for all grades Preschool to 8.

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Why Choose Saint Thomas?

SPIRITUAL
NOURISHMENT

Christ is the reason for our school. The Gospel values that Jesus taught are integrated in our daily life.

ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT

The students regularly excel on standardized tests. Our reputation is widely recognized by Catholic high schools.

SOCIAL &
EMOTIONAL GROWTH

We have a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and enrichment programs that empower every child to seek out.

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Yes, the school requires a spring/fall and winter uniform. Please click here to learn more about uniforms. Uniforms can be purchased through Donnelly’s in Providence.

Safety and providing our students with the very best education are top priorities at the school. Access to the school is controlled at all times. No one may freely enter without first obtaining permission from the office. Those without appointment or unknown to administration are not permitted in the school at any time. All visitors must first identify themselves through the use of an intercom and security camera. Only when the visitor has been identified are they permitted entrance beyond the locked exterior doors of the school.

St. Thomas School actively participates in Catholic Athletic League Cross Country, Flag Football and Soccer.

Yes, we hold several engaging after school activities in rotation throughout the year, such as: Voice lessons, Art club, Robotics, Drama Club, Bwana Iguana, Dance etc… There are also Class officers for upper grades and CAL athletics.

We welcome any parents who are considering Saint Thomas Regional to visit the building and meet with our wonderful teachers and students.

Saint Thomas Regional School educates and nourishes the total child: spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. Through active practice of the corporal works of mercy, our students do as Jesus did: love God and our neighbor. St. Thomas offers a challenging curriculum that strives to meet the needs of various learners. Our school is a close knit community with programs that seek to develop each child’s full potential. By introducing our students to various forms of expression we invite them to explore and find their gifts.
Rhode Island State Law mandates that textbooks are provided by the cities and towns of the students’ residence. Legislative measures are introduced from time to time that would cancel this mandate, however Saint Thomas and the diocesan schools’ office regularly remind state leaders of the millions provided each year for public school teachers and students thanks to Catholic Schools. There is a small fee for supplies, workbooks and technology for each grade.

Yes, Saint Thomas is a regional school that collaborates with the statewide busing program which provides free bus services for the students located in our region.

Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. We are also a certified S.T.E.A.M. school!  We have received our S.T.E.A.M. Certification from Roger Williams University.

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