On Friday March 13, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker closed all Illinois state schools in an effort to mitigate the community spread of the Covid-19 virus, causing many schools to begin developing emergency plans for remote learning in the coming weeks. Fortunately, St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine had already developed a clear and...
Smiles filled the classrooms and hallways on Wednesday, August 14 as St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School opened for the 2019-2020 school year. After students visited their classrooms and dropped off supplies, families enjoyed a donut reception in Viking Hall to celebrate the start of a new school year. Since 1962, St. Thomas of Villanova...
The Seventh Grade class at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School experienced the epitome of hands-on learning when they embarked on their annual November field trip to Camp Timber-lee, a Christian summer camp located in East Troy, Wisconsin. This highly-anticipated three-day overnight trip included educational opportunities that surpassed the four walls of the classroom, like...
Our 2nd graders dressed as Saints to celebrate All Saints’ Day Mass and our 6th graders showcased their talents as musicians playing various instruments and performed a great rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In”.
STV School 6th graders are on their outdoor education trip to Lorado Taft, in Oregon, IL, on the beautiful Rock River. The students participated in team-building, the trust walk, and visiting the Blackhawk statue. Check back tomorrow to see what they experience on day 2 of their trip!
