St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School is a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. It exists primarily to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere in which students may grow in truth and love. Founded in 1977, Aquinas is staffed by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia of Nashville, TN and a lay faculty and staff. The school serves students in grades PK-8. Aquinas offers its students a firtm foundation in the Catholic faith, a solid academic program, vibrant fine arts programs, and athletics. In 2010, Aquinas formed a partnership with Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth in order to provide a unique STEM program for academically advanced students. In 2011, Aquinas was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.