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The St. Thomas High School Admissions Office offers many opportunities for students and families to learn, explore, connect, and experience St. Thomas High School through Campus Tours, Open House, and more. We look forward to hosting you on our campus!

GROUP CAMPUS TOURS

The STH Admissions Team is now offering Group Campus Tours. The tours will focus on our college preparatory atmosphere, interactions with teachers and staff, and finding the best fit for your son. Experience a real-time freshman class, learn about our STEM facilities, explore our athletics program, and connect with our award-winning faculty and students. Campus Tours and Information Sessions are held on designated Mondays and Fridays, are approximately 90 minutes, and will be limited to 8 families. Campus Tours and Information Sessions begin in Clay-Storey Hall (Main Building). Appointment times may change depending on the school schedule.

Group Campus Tours are designed for current middle school (6th, 7th, & 8th) and transfer students.

SHADOW VISITS

Prospective freshman students will have the opportunity to experience and learn about what life is like at St. Thomas High School through our Eagle Ambassador Program. During the shadow visit, prospective students will connect and learn about life at St. Thomas High School, meet our excellent faculty and staff, experience student life, participate in athletic programs, and learn first-hand why St. Thomas High School is Houston’s premier all male, college preparatory high school.

Shadow visits are designed for current 8th grade students.

*The Admissions Department will pair prospective students and Eagle Ambassadors with similar interests. If a prospective student would like to shadow a specific St. Thomas High School student, please include the current student’s name in the registration form.

JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 3, 2023

St. Thomas High School will offer an Open House opportunity for prospective families to experience St. Thomas, Houston’s premier all male, college prep high school. Prospective families and students will have the opportunity to learn about our college preparatory curriculum and the vision and future of St. Thomas High School from our school leaders. Open House attendees walk our beautiful campus and visit with our award-winning faculty and staff, who will show you first-hand what makes our curriculum and educational experiences the best in the city. Additionally, our guests will be able to learn about our 35-plus student clubs and organizations, connect with our 12 athletic teams, and visit our Joplin athletic facilities.

Sunday, December 3, 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Mass, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Optional): We cordially invite all prospective families, regardless of religious affiliation, to participate in Mass before Open House. This opportunity not only fulfills your Sunday obligation but also offers families a chance to connect with our warm community and witness the positive impact of our Catholic faith.

Open House is designed for current middle school (6th, 7th, & 8th) and transfer students.

END ZONE RALLY
Friday, September 22, 2023

End Zone Rally is an introduction for middle school students, their friends, and their families to the St. Thomas community. Watch our Eagle football team take on John Paul II High School from the end zone of our very own Granger Stadium. Meet our administrators, our faculty and staff, and our current families. Join other prospective families for a night of fun, football, and food! Kick off is at 7:00 pm; check-in begins at 6:00 pm.

End Zone Rally is designed for current middle school (6th, 7th, & 8th) and transfer students.

COFFEE WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL
September – November 2023

Coffee with the Leadership of St. Thomas High School: Current 8th grade parents are cordially invited to St. Basil Hall to enjoy coffee and conversation with Father Jim Murphy and Dr. Aaron Dominguez. Make a reservation for one of the following dates to hear our leaders discuss the vision and future of St. Thomas High School and the ways that St. Thomas will guide your son to reach his full potential. Each event has limited reservations to allow for intimate conversations and fellowship. Following Coffee with the Leadership, an optional 30 minute group tour of St. Thomas High School will be offered. Each event starts at 8:30 AM and ends with the tour at 9:30 AM. Each session will accommodate a limited number of 8th grade parents.

Coffee with the Leadership is designed for current 8th grade parents.

OPEN SCHOOL PREVIEW
Monday, September 25 & Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Open School Preview is an opportunity for students to visit St. Thomas High School Campus during a school day but whose middle schools do not schedule a campus visit. Tour the campus, learn about the unique opportunities, enjoy lunch with our student population, and envision yourself as a student in the Class of 2028.

Open School Preview is designed for 8th grade students who do not attend a traditional high school visit with their school.

FALL THEATER PRODUCTION
Friday, October 20, 2023

Here is a one-night opportunity for all incoming thespians to go behind the curtain and explore this year’s Fall Theater Production of Wyrd Sisters based on the book by Terry Pratchett. Be a member of the backstage excitement and watch the preparation and dedication it takes to bring talent, time, and fun to a St. Thomas performance. Then sit in the audience with your family and watch the magic unfold as our Eagles perform.

Friday, October 20, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

The Fall Theater Production is designed for current middle school (6th, 7th, & 8th) and transfer students.

HOT ART COOL JAZZ
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Hot Art Cool Jazz is an annual event hosted by the St. Thomas High School Fine Arts Department. Enjoy performances from The Eagle Jazz Band and St. Thomas Singers while browsing the extraordinary talents of Eagle artists in the mediums of clay, drawing, and digital art.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Hot Art Cool Jazz is designed for current middle school (6th, 7th, & 8th) and transfer students.

S.T.E.A.M. ACADEMIC NIGHT
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, is S.T.E.A.M. Academic Night at St. Thomas High School. S.T.E.A.M. Academic Night is an opportunity for middle school students to explore and partake in hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics activities in our state-of-the-art science facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for your son to learn about S.T.E.A.M. and see firsthand how St. Thomas High School encourages curiosity and learning in these academic areas.

We will have a light dinner for the students from 5:30 – 6:00 PM, with the S.T.E.A.M. activities beginning at 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

S.T.E.A.M. Academic Night is designed for current middle school (6th, 7th, & 8th) and transfer students.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

Dr. Maxwell M. HolmesDirector of Admissions
Maxwell.Holmes@sths.org  |  713-864-6348 Ext. 337

Claudia WalkerAssistant Director of Admissions
Claudia.Walker@sths.org  |  713-864-6348 Ext. 175

Jaren MurphyAssistant Director of Recruiting
Jaren.Murphy@sths.org  |  713-864-6348 Ext. 146

If you have any questions, you can visit our FAQ section or reach the Admissions Office at 713-864-6348 ext. 175 or Admissions@sths.org.