History
Saint Thomas's was founded in 1956 by the Reverend William Randolph Robbins and the congregation of the St. Thomas's Episcopal Church. Although Father Robbins founded the school as part of the parish, the school has always welcomed children of all backgrounds, creeds, and races. As stated by the founder, the school seeks "to help each child discover and develop his or her own resources in response to the highest and best [humankind] has been able to experience...in the context of a warm, caring atmosphere...to nurture children in terms of spirituality and secular education."
When the school opened its doors in September, 1956 there were a few children in the Nursery and a staff of two volunteer teachers. Within a four year period, the Nursery was replaced by a Junior Kindergarten staffed with paid teachers. In each successive year a grade was added until the school included six grades. The first sixth grade to graduate was in 1970. Although the School now numbers approximately 160 children and a staff of 30, a warm intimate setting is maintained.
When the school opened its doors in September, 1956 there were a few children in the Nursery and a staff of two volunteer teachers. Within a four year period, the Nursery was replaced by a Junior Kindergarten staffed with paid teachers. In each successive year a grade was added until the school included six grades. The first sixth grade to graduate was in 1970. Although the School now numbers approximately 160 children and a staff of 30, a warm intimate setting is maintained.
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