St. Thomas More School provides families and students a high-quality educational experience in a caring, safe and supportive Catholic environment. The STM Difference enables students to  achieve high academic learning, leadership opportunities, service learning, and strong character development — all grounded in our Catholic Faith. Our church community contributes a substantial subsidy to the school each year, which helps defer the cost of tuition.

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The St. Thomas More Finance Committee determines tuition and fees. Our pastor, Father John Pendzick, approved the school fees for the upcoming year. Parents who are unable to meet the tuition/contribution requirements are asked to apply for financial aid or speak with our principal and pastor. Parents are expected to honor their obligations with the financial responsibilities that support the quality of education and experience each student receives at St. Thomas More School.

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Tuition K-8

Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $6,700 per student up to the third child. Families with more than three children in the school at the same time will not be charged tuition for any children after three. A re-enrollment fee of $150 per student is assessed in the spring to hold your child’s place for the upcoming school year. 

By using the Simple Tuition Solutions (STS) system, there will be a fee charged to each family based upon the following:

• $0/family if they chose the annual payment plan

• $10/family if they chose the semi-annual payment plan

• $25/family if they chose the quarterly payment plan

• $40/family if they chose the monthly payment plan

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Supplies Fee

All students pay a $50 supplies fee which is used to cover the cost of religious books and classroom specific binders as part of their curriculum.  

 

Technology Fees

All students will pay a $250 technology fee. This fee covers various hardware and software costs within the school, as well as one-time damage to the iPad, Apple Pencil, or other components of the iPad. This fee covers cracked screens or other minor wear and tear issues. Major damage to the iPad or damage to the Apple Pencil will be charged to the family based upon the cost to fix or replace the item. New students to STM will also be charged a $50 fee to cover the cost of a new cover to protect the iPad.

 

Security Fee 

Each student will pay a security fee of $250. St. Thomas More is blessed with a Public Safety Office (PSO) on campus during the school day. The security fee defrays the cost of protecting your children and providing faculty, staff and parents with peace of mind

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 Parish Support - Weekly Envelopes or Electronic Giving

School families, who are STM parishioners, are expected to contribute a minimum of $30 per week to the parish. The cost to educate each child for the upcoming school year is in excess $10,000. Part of this cost comes from tuition and fundraisers, with the balance coming from the parish. Your generosity with respect to meeting this commitment is greatly appreciated. Please understand that if you do not meet the minimum requirement, your family will be considered a non-parishioner family and be charged the difference between your annual Sunday collections and the $1,500 non-parishioner fee. Please make sure you use your Sunday envelopes or online giving as we are unable to tie cash contributions back to your family. 

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Non-parishioner fee 

Families who are not members of St. Thomas More Parish are assessed a non-parishioner fee of $1,500 per family. This fee is paid with normal tuition. 

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STM More Bread Program - Tuition Credits

 STM families can earn tuition credits through the purchase of “STM More Bread” gift cards/certificates at the school or by using “Shop with Scrip” online. Please contact the school for more information about how to purchase gift cards or sign up for the App.

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Application Fee 

St. Thomas More is welcoming additional families to join our school. Each student will go through an evaluation process to determine how they fit into St. Thomas More’s academic programs. There is a non-refundable application fee of $150 for each student evaluation. The fee is paid regardless of admission to St. Thomas More School. Please note that not all grade levels have openings for the upcoming school year. We strive to maintain a student to teacher ratio that enhances the learning objectives for each student. 

 

Pre-School Tuition 

St. Thomas More Pre-School caters to children from 2 years old to 4 years old plus pre-K. The fees to attend STM Pre-school are based on the program each child is enrolled in. Please consult the table below for details on class time and tuition. 

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A $100 non-refundable registration fee is required for the 3 year, 4 year and PreK classes. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required for the 2 year (TOTS) class. A $25 check is required to hold your child’s spot in the enrichment class and will be applied to the cost of the class once attending. Cash or checks payable to STM Preschool are accepted. An online intake form must be completed at the Open House Registration, or within one week of the registration as part of the application process.

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For more information, contact Maggi Fink, Development Director, at development@stmteachers.org.​​