To our STMC Parent Community,
St. Thomas More Collegiate is a Catholic faith and learning community rooted in the call to Learn, Lead, and Serve. Service is not an add-on at STMC, it is central to who we are.
As an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers school, we are guided by the Seven Essential Elements, which call us to evangelize youth, stand in solidarity with the marginalized, and develop the whole person. At the heart of this mission is service lived out in community.
Since our founding in 1961, servant-leadership has shaped life at STMC. For generations, parents and guardians have played an essential role in school life supporting events, athletics, clubs, and faith formation. When students see service modeled by the adults in their lives, the lesson becomes real.
Over the past decade, parent volunteer participation has steadily declined. This has created a real and growing challenge for our school community.
With the voice and support of the Parents Association, STMC is introducing a Parent Participation Program (PPP) starting with the 2026/27 school year. This program is designed to ensure that parent involvement remains visible, active, and meaningful, strengthening both our Catholic mission and our shared community.
All parents and guardians of students attending STMC are expected to participate in the Parent Participation Program each year. Acceptance to STMC means joining a shared community, and parent involvement is an essential part of that commitment. We recognize that families have busy schedules, often with two working parents, and the program has been designed with reasonable and attainable expectations.
All program structure, participation options, expectations, and exemptions are outlined on the STMC Parent Participation Program page. Families are asked to review this information carefully.
Volunteer opportunities and participation tracking are managed through OnVolunteers.com, the school’s designated platform. This will become live in the near future.
Together, as one community, we live our mission to Learn, Lead, and Serve. Forming young people who will go on to help create a more just and caring world.
Live, Jesus, in our hearts, forever.
