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Dear STA Parents & Alumni,

Once a Raider, always a Raider!

St. Thomas Aquinas High School will administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for prospective students.

Early registration ends tonight, October 13, at midnight. Beginning tomorrow, the registration fee will increase to $100.

As members of our Raider family, you are among our greatest ambassadors. If you know a family considering STA, please encourage them to register and take the first step toward becoming a Raider.

Registration information and a QR code are included in the graphic above.

Thank you for continuing to support STA and helping the next generation of Raiders begin their journey!

Once a Raider, Always a Raider!

St. Thomas Aquinas High School taken in St. Thomas Aquinas High School by @sta_advancement

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💙💛 The Heart and Soul of St. Thomas Aquinas!

Friday night was about more than football. It was about celebrating the extraordinary teachers and staff who make St. Thomas Aquinas such a special place.

Before kickoff, our faculty took center field for a well-deserved tribute, recognizing the dedication, passion, and lasting impact they have on generations of Raiders.

The evening was especially meaningful as we celebrated our alumni faculty and staff—former students who once walked these halls and have returned to inspire, teach, mentor, and give back to the next generation. What a powerful testament to the STA tradition!

The smiles, applause, and Raider pride captured throughout the evening tell the story. Our teachers are truly the heart and soul of St. Thomas Aquinas, and we are grateful for all they do.

A special thank-you to Raider Roots, the Athletic Department, and our football program for collaborating to make this memorable evening possible.

Once a Raider, Always a Raider! 💙💛

#TeacherAppreciation #RaiderPride #RaiderRoots #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #STA90 taken in St. Thomas Aquinas High School by @sta_advancement

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Once a Raider, always a Raider! 📣 Generations of spirit coming together for one unforgettable Homecoming performance on Friday, October 23rd. Let's go! Are you an Alum of Cheer or Dance and want to join the fun? Email megan.wilson@aquinas-sta.org by @sta_advancement

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A glimpse into life as a Raider 💙 💛

Yesterday, we welcomed future Raiders and their families to campus for Open House! From exploring our campus and meeting our community to experiencing firsthand what makes St. Thomas Aquinas so special, it was an incredible day sharing the spirit of STA.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for spending your Sunday with the Raider family. We hope this was the first of many memories you’ll make at STA.

Once a Raider starts with choosing to become one.

#STA #RaiderPride #FutureRaiders #STAFamily #OpenHouse taken in St. Thomas Aquinas High School by @sta_advancement

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Garden Club was running one great rodeo on planting day! We beat the rain to it and planted EVERYTHING! Garden Club is proud to announce that we are fully locked and loaded with plants in our towers and beds. And finally, a big thank you to Tree Amigos Growers!!! Let’s go Raiders!!! #saintthomasaquinashighschool #gardenclub #gardening #planting #growtogether by @sta_advancement

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From classmates to entrepreneurs, and now giving back to the place where it all began. 💙💛

Meet the alumni behind Mahalo, Josh Binder and Cameron Briche, our newest Raider Connect member!

Their story is a full-circle Raider moment: friendships formed at St. Thomas Aquinas, lessons that followed them beyond graduation, and a business they’ve built together. Now, they’re staying connected to STA and supporting the Raider community through Mahalo.

This is what Raider Connect is all about: alumni supporting alumni, businesses supporting our community, and Raiders supporting Raiders.

Welcome to Raider Connect, Mahalo! 🌊🍧 @mahaloforshavedice

#RaiderConnect #STARaiders #RaiderAlumni #AlumniOwned #RaidersSupportingRaiders Mahalo taken in St. Thomas Aquinas High School by @sta_advancement

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💙Raider Parent Spotlight💛

For our very first Raider Parent Spotlight, we’re excited to introduce Derek and Gelitza Groves, two familiar faces who continue to show up, lend a hand, and give back to the STA community. The Groves family’s Raider roots run deep. Gelitza is an STA alumna, they are proud parents of a 2024 STA graduate, and they’ll soon begin another chapter when their youngest becomes a Raider next year!

➡️ Swipe through the post to read about what makes their story so meaningful!

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

You don’t need to know other parents. You don’t need to have volunteered before. And you don’t need to commit to every event. Just start with one. Choose an opportunity that works for you, come meet some fellow Raider parents, and see where it takes you.

Check out the September issue of the Parent Volunteer Bulletin in your inbox for all the ways you can get involved this month!

And don’t forget to fill out the Parent Engagement Survery linked in our bio!

#oncearaideralwaysaraider by @sta_advancement

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OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Can you picture yourself here?

Imagine walking through our halls. Finding the class that challenges you. The teacher who inspires you. Joining the club you never knew you needed. Running onto the field, stepping onto the court, cheering from the stands. Finding your people. Growing in faith. Finding a place where you can be completely yourself.

Come Experience Raider Life at STA Open House on October 4 and discover everything that makes STA more than a school. Explore our academic programs, expansive clubs and activities, championship athletics and vibrant spiritual life while getting a firsthand look at the people, places and traditions that make STA home.

📅 October 4, 2026
🎟️ Registration Required (link in bio) by @sta_advancement

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Once a Raider. Always a Raider. 💙💛

Yesterday, we welcomed home Major Wright ’07—national champion with the Florida Gators, former NFL safety, and a proud member of our STA family!

Major shared how his time at STA helped shape his life, then challenged our students to make a difference in someone else’s. Through his Good Deed Tuesday mission, he’s showing how simple acts of kindness can help us find purpose, build connections, and lift one another up.

His message to our Raiders: Be kind. Show up for others. Pay it forward.

Major, we are so proud of your accomplishments and the lives you continue to touch. Thank you for coming home and sharing your heart with the next generation. You’ll always belong here.

#OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #STAAlumni #MajorWright #GoodDeedTuesday #RaiderPride taken in St. Thomas Aquinas High School by @sta_advancement

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🎥 RAIDER CONNECT: BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 💙💛

We’re proud to kick off our Raider Connect Business Spotlight Series, featuring the incredible businesses that make up our inaugural Raider Connect community!

Meet Lisa, owner of LND Luxe Grout & Tile, proudly connected to the St. Thomas Aquinas family as alumni

Raider Connect was created to bring the STA community together beyond campus by highlighting and supporting the alumni, parents and friends of STA who are doing great things in our community.

Throughout the year, we’ll be taking you inside our Raider Connect businesses to meet the people behind them, hear their stories and learn how you can support fellow Raiders.

Because being a Raider doesn’t end at graduation. 💙💛

📍 📧 lndluxegroutandtile@gmail.com

🔗 Learn more about Raider Connect and our growing business community by DMing us today!

#RaiderConnect #STARaiders #RaiderNation #SupportYourRaiders #STAAlumni StThomasAquinas by @sta_advancement

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🎥 RAIDER CONNECT: BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 💙💛

We’re proud to kick off our Raider Connect Business Spotlight Series, featuring the incredible businesses that make up our inaugural Raider Connect community!

First up: CUSTOM WATERSHAPES proudly connected to the St. Thomas Aquinas family as alumni

Raider Connect was created to bring the STA community together beyond campus by highlighting and supporting the alumni, parents and friends of STA who are doing great things in our community.

Throughout the year, we’ll be taking you inside our Raider Connect businesses to meet the people behind them, hear their stories and learn how you can support fellow Raiders.

Because being a Raider doesn’t end at graduation. 💙💛

📍 @customwatershapes

🔗 Learn more about Raider Connect and our growing business community by DMing us today!

#RaiderConnect #STARaiders #RaiderNation #SupportYourRaiders #STAAlumni StThomasAquinas by @sta_advancement

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Calling all STA Parents! 💙💛

We’re kicking off our Parent Volunteer Program for the 2026–2027 school year with Connect & Contribute on September 9! And take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Interest Survey at the link in our bio.

Whether you’re a returning volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, come meet fellow STA parents, learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities, and find ways to get involved that work for you.

📅 September 9 | 8:30–10:30 AM
📍 Bienes Center Lobby

Come connect, get involved, and help us make it a great year at STA. We hope to see you there!

#STARAIDERS #STAParentVolunteers #ConnectAndContribute #RaiderFamily by @sta_advancement

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