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Mission Statement: We motivate, support, and educate students who aspire to reach their potential.

Vision: Students are empowered to achieve more — academically, athletically, and personally — as they prepare for their future.

St. Thomas More School (STM) is an NEASC accredited college preparatory school for young men and women who have demonstrated intellectual ability and are aspiring to reach their potential. Within the caring and structured environment of an exclusive boarding school, we strive to motivate, nurture, and strengthen the intellectual, moral, physical, academic, athletic, and social development of our diverse population of domestic and international students.

STM was founded in 1962 and the school's commitment to instilling a sense of integrity, knowledge, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic into its student body has never wavered. Preparing students with these skills and teaching them how to achieve their goals while living in a diverse environment will allow them to continue to find success in their future. As our school crest states, "Per Aspera Ad Astra," which defines the STM way of life, through hard work to the stars. While we have historically been an all-boys academy, we were excited to welcome our first class of female students in 2021.

AN INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

At St. Thomas More college preparatory boarding school, we strive to embody a full and diverse experience in order to best prepare our students for the things that matter. Diversity is promoted and celebrated as a core value that greatly enriches one's academic pursuits. We proudly welcome students committed to reaching their highest potential from all corners of the globe and walks of life. We also believe that all students should be empowered to reach their highest potential, despite any past hardships. Here, our students will learn an essential truth: the more you apply yourself, the more you can achieve. Learn about our admissions process.

AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO LEARNING

Our philosophy is that every student should be treated as an individual with their own unique approach to learning. With our small class sizes, students can count on individual attention and personalized relationships. Beyond the classroom, we provide additional academic support every day after class, so students can always strengthen any areas where they may be struggling. Explore the MORE Learning approach.

A COMMUNITY, NOT JUST A SCHOOL

Our 100% boarding school environment facilitates a welcoming family atmosphere where life-long relationships are born. We offer an extensive list of clubs and activities – ranging from arts to all-things outdoors – with a ton of variety in between. We are known for our nationally-ranked basketball and football programs, and many of our other athletic programs have elevated towards a similar trajectory. Weekends at STM provide a valuable chance for students to grow together through on-campus activities as well as a variety of off-campus trips. Discover the benefits of the MORE Community.

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STM at a Glance

A 10:1 student-teacher ratio, rich selection of extra-curricular activities, lush 100-acre campus, and dedicated live-in faculty give STM student a distinct academic advantage.

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Our History

In 1962, James F. Hanrahan opened St. Thomas More to provide a close-knit, unique academic experience for boarding school students. The overarching objective was simple: each student would receive a multifaceted, heightened level of attention with zero contingency on past performance. Through developing a school that prioritizes inclusivity, he created a community that emphasizes individual effort, presents additional opportunity, and offers unwavering support – mentally, emotionally, academically, and athletically. Today, we continue to build on the pillars that our founder sculpted – moving forward with values so central to St. Thomas More’s identity – in order to further enrich young people around the world.

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