Our Leadership
Principal's Message
Faith. Excellence. Community.
Welcome to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School! At St. Thomas, we believe every child is a precious gift from God, and we are committed to helping each student grow in faith, knowledge, and character.
Our school is honored to be recognized as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, a distinction that highlights our dedication to academic achievement and a nurturing learning environment. We are also proud to be a Florida Catholic Conference STREAM school, integrating Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into a curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity, and faith-filled innovation.
Here, learning is more than textbooks and tests—it’s about forming hearts and minds. We encourage students to ask questions, think globally, and serve others with compassion. Guided by Catholic values, our teachers and staff partner closely with parents—the first educators of their children—to create a joyful, safe, and supportive community.
At St. Thomas, students discover their unique gifts and learn to share them for the good of all. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, or through service projects, they grow into confident young people ready to make a difference in the world.
We invite you to explore our community and see how St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School can be a place where your child not only succeeds academically but also flourishes spiritually and personally.

Lisa Figueredo
Principal


Fr. Alejandro Rodríguez Artola
Pastor

From Learners
TO LEADERS
Our Principal Lisa Figueredo Class of 1989 & Our Pastor Father Alejandro Rodriguez Class of 1977
At St. Thomas the Apostle, we are more than a school—we are a family. That sense of belonging doesn’t end at graduation; it comes full circle. Today, we are proud to have over two dozen alumni back on campus, serving as teachers, coaches, and staff members who once walked these same halls. Their presence is a testament to the lasting impact of an STA education and the deep roots of faith, community, and tradition that continue to bring our Tornado family together.

