Founded on October 2, 1962, by a formal decree from Archbishop Thomas Connelly of the Archdiocese of Seattle, St. Thomas More Parish began a legacy of faith and education. By the summer of 1966, the parish church and school were completed, and the first Mass was celebrated on July 31. That same year, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur moved into the convent and began teaching at St. Thomas More School, which opened in September with 120 students in 1st through 3rd grade. Initially dressed in green uniforms, the students now proudly wear blue. Over the years, additional grades were added, expanding the school to include Kindergarten through 8th grade.
In 1995, the school facility grew to include a full-size library, science lab, computer lab, music room, and counseling space. By 1998, an Extended Care Enrichment Program was launched, offering before and after-school care, and in 1999, the school achieved full accreditation from both the Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association.
Today, St. Thomas More School has a dedicated team of classroom teachers, specialists in music and physical education, a librarian, a multi-sensory learning specialist, preschool and remediation teachers, and a school counselor. Our vibrant extracurricular programs include Drama, Speech Teams, Chess, Choir, Band, and Lego League.
The school’s vision for the future is guided by long-range plans that have brought new programs and enhancements, such as a new playground, basketball hoops, and a grass athletic field. In 2006, Preschool became part of the school’s offerings, and in 2015 it moved into a new, spacious facility in Dalton Hall. Upgraded technology and digital access now support both students and staff, and our curriculum includes World Language instruction for students in grades 3-8. Public speaking and speech presentations remain a key component of our students’ education, preparing them to excel in their future endeavors.
At St. Thomas More School, we remain committed to nurturing strong Catholic identity while equipping students with the skills and values to be active, faith-filled citizens in the 21st century.