Our Story
​​​​​​On October 11, 2020, in response to a call discerned in prayer, a team of dedicated parents and educators began building Saint Thomas More Academy (STMA).
STMA opened its doors to 45 students in grades K-5 in August 2021. In the following year, STMA added a middle and upper school, welcoming 145 students in grades K-12.
On June 22, 2023, the feast of Saint Thomas More, STMA was granted canonical recognition as a Catholic school by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. This marked an important moment in the story of STMA as our school became the first independently governed Catholic school in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Today, STMA has 255 students enrolled across grades K-12.
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Timeline
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​​​​​October 11, 2020
First meeting of families to found STMA.​
​​​​​November 4, 2020
Articles of Incorporation and non-profit status of STMA are approved.
​​​​​August 2021
STMA opens with 55 students in grades K-5.​
​​​​​August 2022
STMA expands to include grades 6-12 and begins its second year with 145 students.
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Griffin Athletics is established.
​​​​​June 22, 2023
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades canonically recognizes STMA as an independent Catholic school in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.​
​​​​​August 2023
STMA begins its third academic year with 198 students
​​​​​May 2024
First graduating class of STMA.​
​​​​​August 2024
STMA begins its fourth academic year with 220 students
​​​​​August 2025
STMA opens a fifth academic year with 251 students and the expansion of a third campus for high school students.​
​​​​​January 2026
STMA launches its five-year strategic plan - Strengthening the Foundation.
​​​​​July 2026
STMA merges with Saint Joseph Montessori School, opening the St. Joseph Montessori Children's House and becomes a full PK-12 school.
​​​​​August 2026
STMA opens its sixth academic year with 309 students.