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.
Our annual May Crowning is Thursday, May 7. May is the month of Mary. She was the God-Bearer and deserves special honor for her role in our salvation. Each student in Kindergarten through 8th grade is invited to bring a flower at Thursday morning dropoff. The flowers will be placed in baskets and presented to Mary by each grade level. Girls are encouraged to wear blue bows on Thursday to honor our Blessed Mother.
Nominations for Baton Rouge Parents Magazine 2026 Family Favorites are officially open! Thanks to your participation, we have been in the Winners Circle the past four years in a row. Let's add a winning badge for 2026!
Here's how you can nominate STM: It only takes a minute! Every day through May 15, CLICK HERE, go to the Schooled category, and submit St. Thomas More Catholic School in the following categories:
Remember - Nominate STM once a day, every day through May 15! Every nomination counts!
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Mother Seton Award recipient, Mary Katherine Jackson! Mary Katherine was honored on April 30 at the Diocese of Baton Rouge Home & School Association Mother Seton Awards luncheon, recognizing her outstanding service and dedication to our school and parish community. For over a decade, Mary Katherine has generously given her time, talent, and heart to St. Thomas More, serving in countless roles through Home & School, Mission Day, the School Board, parish ministries, and so much more. Her welcoming spirit, tireless work ethic, and deep commitment to Catholic education have inspired so many to get involved and make a difference. Known for her kindness and servant heart, Mary Katherine truly embodies the Gospel values and the legacy of Mother Seton. She is a shining example of faith in action and a blessing to our entire community. Thank you, Mary Katherine, for being a beacon of light and for all you do!
Extended Care is available for all students in PK3 through 8th grade before school in the mornings and after the school day has ended. Click here to register for 2026-2027.
It is time for rising 5th-8th grade students to choose elective courses for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline to complete course selection is Friday, May 8.
Please click here to review course offerings and submit elective course selections.
5th grade: Students will select their top 3 elective choices. 5th graders will take one day of their elective per week for the whole school year, plus two days of PE, one day of Computer, and one day of Spanish.
6th, 7th and 8th grade: Students will select their top 3 elective choices for the fall and the spring. Band and Choir students will enroll in those electives for both fall and spring. All other students will take a different elective in the spring than the one taken in the fall. Students will take two days of their elective per week, plus one day of PE, one day of Computer, and one day of Spanish.
While we will make every effort to place students in their first-choice elective, placement is not guaranteed. Elective courses are filled on a first come, first served basis and are dependent on class size limits.
As you begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, please be sure to register your child for bus transportation through East Baton Rouge Parish School Transportation if they will need to ride the bus. All students who intend to use bus transportation must complete the registration form, even if they rode the bus during the 2025–2026 school year. The registration form is due by May 22, 2026. Click here to access the form.
All Child Protection questions and required documentation should be directed to St. Thomas More's Child Protection Coordinator, Ms. Kristin Baldridge at baldridgek@stmbr.org. Please do not send documents or inquiries directly to the Diocese. Ms. Baldridge handles all Child Protection matters at the local level and will coordinate with the Diocese when necessary. Click here for all volunteer requirements.
For meal account refund requests for 8th graders or non-returning students, parents must complete a refund request form and email it to stmcafe@cnpbr.org by May 15, 2026. Click here for the form.
Returning STM students: Account balances will automatically roll over to the next school year.
The Child Nutrition Program will transition to a fully cashless payment system in the 2026-2027 school year. All students, faculty, and parents participating in the program will be required to make payments online through My School Bucks.
Click here for the May lunch menu.
As we wrap up the school year, we are excited to host STM Field Day on Thursday, May 21. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for the school to come together and experience some high energy and exciting activities! All Kindergarten through 7th grade students will participate in a variety of activities. Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt and/or accessories in the following colors to help show their spirit throughout the day:
Kindergarten - red
1st - yellow
2nd - green
3rd - blue
4th - red
5th - yellow
6th - green
7th - blue
Students entering grades 1 through 8 have summer reading requirements. Click here for the summer reading list for the grade level your child is entering in 2026-2027.
Students in 3rd-6th grade are required to test on their two summer reading books. We will offer two testing dates over the summer: Thursday, June 18 from noon to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday, July 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the STM Library. Students may only test on one book at each testing date. Students also may test on their books when we return to school in August. Please email Sara Wisdom at wisdoms@stmbr.org if you have any questions.
END OF THE YEAR MEDICATION PICK UP: If your child has medication in First Aid this school year, please stop by to pick it up before May 22. Students are not allowed to pick up any remaining medication. All medications and supplies that are not picked up by Friday, May 29th will be discarded. Nothing can be kept at school for the following year. If your child has medicine ordered at school, you will receive an envelope before the last day of school with blank medical paperwork for the 2026-27 school year.
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 My Chart, 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 11-years-old before starting 6th grade, 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.
Vacation Bible School registration is ongoing for rising kindergarteners through 5th graders. Older youth are invited to serve as junior helpers, and adult volunteers are still needed. Come be part of a fun, faith-filled week as we journey into Rainforest Falls—a wild adventure exploring God’s love and presence through rainforest-themed games, music, and activities! Watch the VBS promotional video HERE.
Registration for Sacramental Preparation for rising second graders for the 2026–2027 year will open on June 1 at stmbr.org/news/sac-prep-reg. Important dates include the Sacramental Prep Parent Meeting on September 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and the First Eucharist Parent Meeting on February 3, 2027, at 6 p.m., both in the Activity Center. Full schedules for Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation are available at the link noted above. Families are encouraged to review all dates and mark their calendars.
Registration for Fall 2026 Confirmation for rising 7th and 8th graders opened April 30 and will close on July 17. Please note: A mandatory parent meeting will take place on July 26, 2026. At least one parent is required to attend to receive important details regarding the program, schedule, and preparation expectations. Families are encouraged to register early to help ensure a smooth and organized start to the Confirmation process. REGISTER HERE. For questions or additional information, please contact Bridget Day in the church office at 225-275-3940 or by email atdayb@stmbr.org
Youth Gathering: Calling our STM 5th - 8th graders! Come join us in the Activity Center on Friday, May 15 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. STM students who will return to extended care need to check in with Mrs. Gretchen and then come to the Activity Center. Your child will be escorted back to extended care when we are finished. If your child is going to be picked up from the Activity Center, he/she does not need to check in with Mrs. Gretchen. A waiver must be on file to participate. If you already turned in one last year, you don't need to do it again. Entrance fee - a canned good or a dry good for the St. Paul donation box. Registration is required in order to attend - click here. Registration closes Thursday, May 14 at 8 a.m.
We are happy to continue offering Children’s Church once a month during the 10 a.m. Mass for potty-trained toddlers through 1st grade. This ministry provides age-appropriate faith formation during the Liturgy of the Word. Children are dismissed after the Opening Prayer and return following the homily, with instruction in the Activity Center. We look forward to continuing to nurture our youngest parishioners in faith! Upcoming dates: June 28, July 19, August 23, September 20, October 11, November 15, and December 6.
Click here for the full list of important dates and events in May.
MAY 4-8: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week
MAY 6: Wonderful Wednesday
MAY 7: May Crowning and School Mass (K-8)
MAY 14: School Mass
Office of Child and Youth Protection
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.
