STM Year-End Giving Campaign

List of 4 items.

• Nurturing Catholic Identity

  For nearly 150 years, STM and its predecessor schools have provided students with a compassionate and transformative Catholic education that prepares them for lasting success in the next stages of their lives. Guided by this experience and tradition, STM ensures that God’s presence exists ubiquitously throughout the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
  
  All STM students must take four years of theology, advancing their knowledge not only about the Catholic faith but also about other religions. Students also study the many intersections between theology and other academic subjects, such as biology and social sciences, helping them better understand the role of faith and spirituality in contemporary society.

• Supporting Student Scholarships

  Donor-funded scholarships make a St. Thomas More education possible for more families. While STM participates in the Choice program, student demand greatly exceeds the number of available seats. Each year, STM receives about four applications for each open Choice spot. Low- and middle-income families who are not selected in the Choice drawing—or are ineligible for the program because of residency or other state—depend on grants and scholarships from St. Thomas More to afford the rising cost of four years of Catholic secondary education. 
  
  Of the STM students who do not receive funding through Choice, over 95 percent benefit from scholarship assistance provided by STM and its generous donors.

• Enhancing the Arts / Arts. For All Seasons. Campaign

  Fine arts play an integral role in enriching the lives of STM students, promoting creativity, self-expression, and cultural appreciation. A transformative fine arts curriculum helps students enhance their critical thinking skills while teaching them to identify hidden, contextualized themes and lessons. Fine arts can also improve students’ mental health and inspire them to take a more active role in their education, sparking an interest in school that may not exist with core subjects like math and English.

   

  Arts. For All Seasons. is a comprehensive campaign designed to elevate and expand the STM fine arts. This ambitious initiative aims to empower students, enhance academic performance, encourage community, and enrich the cultural landscape of Milwaukee’s south side.
  
  Click here to learn more about Arts. For All Seasons.

• General Operations / Greatest Need

  The backbone of STM’s fundraising efforts, the General Operating Fund touches all aspects of the school community. By supporting the General Operations, you help us expand our course offerings, strengthen academic standards, upgrade infrastructure and technology, modernize athletic facilities, and offer more financial aid to families in need.