Our Mission Statement
St. Thomas More Catholic School is committed to continuing a legacy of excellence in religious and academic education in a nurturing environment that fosters self-discipline.
As the weather turns colder, students should continue wearing approved STM outerwear, with heavier jackets layered on top if needed. Please know that we will always prioritize student safety and monitor weather conditions closely to ensure everyone is protected during extreme temperatures.
Situations that may prevent a parent from fulfilling his/her obligation to pay tuition and fees (including cafeteria) should be discussed with the School Administration prior to delinquency occurring. The administration is committed to assisting families in a way that is best for all parties involved.
Midterm exams for grades 6 through 8 are December 16-19. Should a parent fail to make required tuition and/or fees payments, or not make arrangements for an alternate payment plan, students will not be allowed to take semester exams until all financial obligations to the school are fulfilled.
Do you have a child entering school next year? Do you know a family looking for a school? Applications for new students are open at stmbr.org/apply. We have limited availability for qualified candidates. At this time, we have a wait list for 4th and 7th grade in 2026-2027. Please note: Applications are for new students only; current students will reenroll for 2026-2027 in January.
Friday, December 19, is our last school day before the Christmas holiday. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria at regularly scheduled times; students may bring lunch from home or eat cafeteria lunch on this day. Students will also celebrate with class Christmas parties! Your child’s teacher will send more detailed information on these. December 19 is also an early dismissal day. Carpool will begin at 1 p.m. There is no morning or afternoon EBR bus service or afternoon Extended Care on this day. If your child is in Preschool through 5th grade, please click here to indicate how your child will get home on December 19.
On Friday, December 19, all students are invited to wear red and green t-shirts in place of the uniform shirt or over the jumper, colored socks, ties, turtlenecks, bows, jewelry, beads, hats (not worn inside), scarves and sweatshirts.
There will be no morning or afternoon EBR bus service on Friday, December 19.
Please send in your Community Coffee Cash for Schools Proofs of Purchase by December 19 to your child's homeroom or the school office. All Community coffees, teas, sugars, and coffee filters contain Cash for Schools Proofs of Purchase. At St. Thomas More, program funds collected go directly to STM teachers for their classrooms!
Thanks to everyone who shopped and volunteered at our Book Fair! Every purchase benefits our school. Thanks to Share the Fair donations, we were able to purchase 32 books, in addition to our overall Scholastic profits!
ATTENTION FIFTH GRADE PARENTS: Students entering 6th grade are required to receive immunizations after turning 11-years-old. These vaccines include: Tdap and Meningococcal. Please make an appointment with your health care provider after your child’s 11th birthday. Official signed/ stamped shot records can be faxed, emailed, or sent in an envelope to school. Unofficial records such as MyChart, personal records etc. are not acceptable records by the Department of Health and Hospital guidelines. Our fax number is 225-275-0376. Nurse Rochelle's email address is rochelle@stmbr.org. Updated immunization records for entering 6th graders are due by JULY 15, 2026.
If your child will not be eleven years old before starting 6th grade, please notify Nurse Rochelle. A grace period is allowed to get the vaccines after the 11th birthday. If you are not participating in immunizations, please submit a written statement from a physician stating the procedure is contraindicated for medical reasons, or provide a written dissent from a parent or guardian. Please call 225-272-3072 or email Nurse Rochelle at rochelle@stmbr.org with questions about immunizations.
UNIFORMS NEEDED IN FIRST AID: Uniforms are kept in the nurse’s office for students that may need a change of clothes. Please wash and return borrowed uniforms. We are currently in need of the following:
Registration is open for Holiday Camps and Cheer Clinic at SJA. Click here to register.
Holiday Camps will be held Monday, December 22, and Tuesday, December 23. The morning session will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the afternoon session will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Camps are open to girls and include Baking (grades 4-8), Merry Making (grades 3-5), and Sewing (grades 4-8).
Cheer Clinic for girls ages 6-14 will be held Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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The 2nd Annual Paddles for a Cause! will be held January 10-11, 2026, at Stacks Pickleball. This exciting event brings together fun, community, and purpose to support St. Michael High School and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Divisions include Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, Seniors, Family and Junior/Youth (age 12-18 years). Registration deadline is noon on Friday, January 2, 2026. Click here to register.
OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT CANCELED: Because of the expected weather, tonight's movie night is canceled. We'll try again next year!
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday, December 8, is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be held on the 8th at 8:45 a.m. (w/school), 12 noon, and 6 p.m. The church office is closed on Monday, December 8.
YOUTH GATHERING: Calling our STM 5th - 8th graders! Come join us in the Activity Center on Friday, December 12, for fun, friendship, and faith. The afternoon will begin at 3:15 p.m and will end at 4:25 p.m. Pick-up begins at 4:30 p.m. Guardians will park and come get your child from the Activity Center. Snacks will be provided. REGISTER HERE.
BAMBINELLI SUNDAY: Bring the baby Jesus from your nativity for a special blessing at all of the 3rd Sunday of Advent Masses, December 13-14. Fellowship will follow the 10 a.m. Mass on December 14.
ADVENT NIGHT OF MUSIC: Please join us for an Advent Night of Music on Friday, December 19, at 7 p.m. in the church, in collaboration with Siying He, piano - LSU School of Music, and featuring Zongchi Han, violin; Nasr Sheikh, viola; Mallory Sollie, mezzo-soprano; Tianyu Xue, trombone; and other local musicians. This evening of beautiful, reflective music is offered to enrich our Advent journey and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christmas. All are warmly invited.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Make plans to celebrate Christmas at STM. Christmas Eve Masses will be held at 4 p.m. and 6 pm. Christmas Day Mass is at 9 a.m.
SPRING CONFIRMATION: Registration is open for our current 8th graders! Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up. To complete registration, please have: a copy of your baptism certificate, and permission from your home parish if you’re not a registered St. Thomas More Church parishioner. Registration closes on January 1. REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE.
To purchase Men's Club Sportsman Raffle tickets: Email stmbrmensclub@gmail.com, contact any board member, or call JP Gaspard at 225-329-5844.
DECEMBER 8: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - School Mass (K-8)
DECEMBER 9: Fall Sports Convocation
DECEMBER 18: School Mass (K-8)
DECEMBER 19:
• Last day of Q2
• Red and Green Accessory Day
• Early dismissal - 1 p.m.
• No morning or afternoon EBR bus service
• No afternoon Extended Care
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 2: Christmas Holiday
St. Thomas More Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs.
