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.

Nov. 25-29 Buzz Newsletter

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Nov. 11-15 Buzz Newsletter

Nov. 4-8 Buzz Newsletter


School News

  • 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
  • Board Bio — Elissa Williams
    Tell Us A Little About Yourself: I love spending time with my family and our extended families, traveling to new places, getting outside to bike, go for walks, fish, or pretend hunt (aka sitting in a blind w/a book and snacks), and getting to know other families in our community….Read More