
Here at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, we are committed to providing a Christ-centered, dynamic education that nurtures the mind, heart, and spirit. We truly believe there is no better place for your child to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. You belong here.
Step 1: Submit an Inquiry
The first step in getting to know Saint Thomas is to submit an inquiry form through Finalsite, our enrollment management platform, available on our school website.
Step 2: Connect With Us
Once we receive your inquiry, a member of our admissions team will contact you by email or phone to answer any initial questions and share more about our school and community. We’ll also work with you to schedule a campus visit and tour. If your child has any special learning needs or accommodations, this is a great time to let us know so we can provide the best possible support throughout the admissions process.
Step 3: Visit – Tour & Shadow Day
A typical visit and tour lasts about an hour. During your visit, you’ll experience the heart of Saint Thomas—our mission: Dynamic Education Centered in Christ. Families will receive a guided tour of the campus and have the opportunity to observe classrooms in action. Students are also welcome to participate in a Shadow Day to experience a typical day at Saint Thomas firsthand. You’ll see how faith is integrated into daily life and how our welcoming community lives out the virtue of hospitality.
Step 4: Begin the Enrollment Process
After the tour and Shadow Day, we’ll begin the enrollment process. At this point, both your family and our team will have a shared sense of whether Saint Thomas is the right fit. We’re not focused on simply filling seats—we are committed to building a community of families united in raising children to become virtuous, compassionate leaders. Saint Thomas is an inclusive school community, welcoming families from diverse cultural, academic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Step 5: Stay Connected
You’ll have direct contact with our admissions team for any questions along the way. We’re here to support you throughout the process and beyond.
Important Reminders:
- For the 3-, 4-, or young 5 programs, your child must be 3, 4, or 5 respectively prior to September 1.
- For Kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1.
- We require a physical examination within the year prior to the first day of school and the student’s required immunizations must be up to date.
Admission is according to the following priorities:
- Children of parishioners seeking entry-level enrollment (Preschool and Kindergarten).
- Non-parishioner children currently enrolled (1-8).
- Children of parishioners with siblings currently enrolled (1-8).
- Non-parishioner children with siblings currently enrolled (1-8).
- Children of parishioners seeking enrollment (1-8).
- Other Catholic children from outside the parish.
- Children from families of other religious faiths.
Prospective Families
Thank you for your interest in Saint Thomas! We’d love to meet with you to discuss your child’s academic needs. Here are your next steps:
- Inquire about admission to Saint Thomas by visiting https://stthomasgr.schooladminonline.com/portal/new_inquiry.
- Contact the school office (616-458-4228).
- Set up a meeting/tour.
Returning Families
You will receive an email from Final Site in early February. This email will walk you through logging into your parent portal account. In your portal, you can complete the necessary documents for the upcoming school year registration.
If you have any issues completing your contract, please contact the School Office (616-458-4228).