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St. Thomas School is a private, independent day school in Medina, WA serving Seattle and Bellevue students in Preschool through 8th grade.

St. Thomas School News

5 Tips for Parents: Help Your Child with a Smooth Transition from Summer to School

As the carefree days of summer wind down, the anticipation of a new school year begins to build.

The St. Thomas School Board of Trustees, after a comprehensive and thorough search, involving input from the entire school community, has unanimously voted to name Peter Lutkoski as the next head of school, effective July 2025.

From St. Thomas Schol to the Pyramids of Egypt: An Alum’s Journey in Archaeology

Discover how alum Daphne Sinclaire Myhrvold's passion for archaeology and the values instilled at STS led her from Chapel presentations to excavating the Lost City of the Pyramids in Egypt.

STS Debate Team Shines at Pacific NW Middle School Debate Tournament

The STS Debate team took second place in last week's Pacific NW Middle School Debate Tournament held at Seattle University.

End of an Era: Dr. Kirk Wheeler Announces Departure from STS

Head of School Kirk Wheeler will leave St. Thomas School at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, marking his 20th year of leadership at STS.

A single hand holds a glowing candle in the dark.

Supporting Our Community Amidst the Crisis in the Middle East

My heart feels heavy as I grapple with the recent events unfolding in Israel and Palestine, spurred on by the appalling attack on Israel by Hamas.

Creating a Sense of Belonging in our Elementary Center

Children are purposefully introduced to the ideas that communities are formed by people with different perspectives, ideas, and strengths to contribute. We also know one another and accept each other's vulnerabilities.

STS 3rd Grader is National Chess Champion

Among the 2,643 students competing in the US Chess Federation's 2022 National K-12 Grade Championships was St. Thomas School's Ted W.

As the top-rated player in his division, Ted did not disappoint.

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ST. THOMAS SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

What is Chapel?

St. Thomas School was founded by St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Although the School is now fully independent with no parochial affiliation, we maintain the historical tradition of Chapel as one of our hallmarks.

We gather each morning for a community meeting in Chapel, where time is set aside for listening and doing the important “inner work” or reflection that allows us to bring deeper meaning to our lives. The primary focus of Chapel is on developing character, leadership and presentation skills, shared core values/virtues, and an understanding of world religions all within a school-wide community that emphasizes a sense of belonging and inclusion and celebrates diversity.

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What is Edgework?

The "edge" symbolizes the balance of having one foot well-grounded in current knowledge or understanding, while the other foot is well-positioned to take a risk, challenge an assumption, and try something new.

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Our Teachers Inspire

These are the people who will shape and influence your children. What motivates them? Why do they teach? What do their students mean to them? Hear directly from the talented educators that bring energy, passion, creativity, and expertise to their classrooms each day at St. Thomas School.

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