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- STA History
  
  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School opened its doors to students in Grades 1-6 on September 21, 1927, in International Falls, Minnesota. In September 1928, a 7th-grade class was added, and the following September, an 8th-grade class was added. On April 7, 1958, construction began on an addition to the school to increase the student capacity to 800 students, with the addition being completed in time for 550 students to grace the halls of the newly updated school in September 1958. In September 1975, a Kindergarten class was added, and in September 1978 a preschool program was added, allowing St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School to serve students in Preschool-Grade 8. Currently, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves students Preschool-5th grade.
- STA Today
  
  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is the most northern Catholic school in Minnesota. We offer small class sizes with a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Our Curriculum has been developed through the guidelines of the Diocese of Duluth to exceed all applicable requirements of the State of Minnesota. We are proud to offer a curriculum that promotes academic excellence in the core subjects but also provides opportunities for students to excel in art, music, physical education, and technology. Students carry out roles in the weekly liturgies and are given experiences in many of the rituals and traditions of the Catholic Church. STA students are encouraged to do service projects and to participate in co-curricular activities. Our students take part in hockey, figure skating, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling through their local school district or public recreation.
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- STA Future
  
  At STA, we are thrilled about the bright and exciting future ahead of us! We are currently exploring various options to expand our preschool offerings and scheduling to accommodate more families seeking a faith-based preschool. By investing in new resources, we aim to attract and retain highly talented teachers and staff, which will ultimately benefit our students and families. We are committed to providing the best possible education and care to our students, and we believe that these efforts will help us achieve that goal.
  
  We are excited to announce several planned investments in our school that will benefit our students and the community. These investments include the creation of a new STEAM lab, which will provide students with access to cutting-edge technology and equipment to enhance their learning experience. Additionally, we will be upgrading our materials and equipment in our arts programming to provide students with the tools they need to express their creativity. Finally, we are pleased to announce that we will be reintroducing grades six, seven, and eight back into the school as we are able. We believe it is critically important for the present and future of International Falls to have a middle-school option in which Christian values, virtues, and prayer can be taught. By investing in these areas, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and preparing them for success in the future.