The Buzz Newsletter

The Buzz is emailed, texted, and posted on social media every Friday during the school year and is only available electronically. It gives parents a list of school activities that are coming up the next week.

Dec. 16-20 Buzz Newsletter

Dec. 9-13 Buzz Newsletter

School News

• Do Good December 2024
  We hope this Advent calendar provides Christ-centered fun for the entire family. Scheduling quality time with our kids can change our perspective in the most welcome and wonderful ways. Let’s find opportunities to rejoice in the Lord this Advent season. Included are some ideas to get you started.
• Board Bio — Jake Smith
  Tell Us A Little About Yourself… I have a strong passion for education and continuous learning. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, a Master’s in Digital Transformation from MIT, and an Executive MBA from Grand Valley State University. My interests include hunting, fishing,…Read More
• Board Bio — Coleman Baar
  Tell Us A Little About Yourself… I am an avid steward of our public lands and natural resources. I love fly fishing, birding, backpacking, and everything outdoor adventure. I am passionate about STEM, philosophy and ethics, and the fine and performing arts. I assist our chess club, and coach our middle…Read More
• Board Bio — Brian Hillary
  Tell Us A Little About Yourself: I grew up in Fremont, MI but have strong family ties to Grand Rapids and especially Saint Thomas (STA).  In fact, my dad and his seven brothers and sisters all graduated STA 8th grade and my kids love finding their pictures on the graduation…Read More
• Board Bio — Jamie McCabe
  My name is Jamie McCabe , and I am the proud grandmother to the Waggoner children at STA!  Kate (grade 2), Joey (grade1) and twins Michael and John Forrest (P4), are the children of my son, Austin Forrest, and daughter-in-law, Jackie Waggoner. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky, where my parents…Read More
• Board Bio — David Shankin
  Tell Us A Little About Yourself: I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design from Grand Valley. I enjoy meticulously brewed coffee, listening to the Bluey soundtrack on repeat, and watching the bi-annual Apple conferences in their exhausting entirety. Tell Us About Your…Read More