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in Catholic Education" /></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_14682_162"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/about-sta/news/news-post/~board/academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education"> A Historic First: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Joins Cambridge International, Leading the Way in Catholic Education </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>St. Thomas Aquinas has officially been designated as a Cambridge school, earning the distinction of being the first Catholic high school in the United States to partner with Cambridge International Education.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-13 fsTag-27" data-post-id="161" data-authenticated-comments="true" 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id="fsArticle_14682_161"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="school-community/post/st-thomas-aquinas-student-receives-national-recognition" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/all-news/~board/school-community/post/st-thomas-aquinas-student-receives-national-recognition"> St. Thomas Aquinas Student Receives National Recognition </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>We are thrilled to share some incredible news! The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) has announced the recipients of the <strong>2024-2025 Youth Virtues, Valor, and Vision Awards</strong>, and one of our very own has been honored on the national stage.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <main id="fsPageContent" class="fsPageContent"> <div class="fsPageLayout fsLayout fsOneColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_12230" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_12231" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_14070" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h1>NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON</h1> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_12234" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <div style="text-align: justify;"> <p>St. Thomas Aquinas High School proudly announces its recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2022 by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. This prestigious honor highlights the dedication and commitment of educators, families, and communities in cultivating a safe and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically and personally. As an exemplary high-performing school, St. Thomas Aquinas stands among the state's highest performing institutions, as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. This achievement reflects the school's unwavering pursuit of excellence and its ongoing commitment to providing students with a challenging and engaging educational experience.</p> <p>The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award not only celebrates academic achievement but also acknowledges the collaborative efforts of educators, families, and communities in fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. St. Thomas Aquinas High School's recognition as an exemplary high-performing school underscores its dedication to academic rigor, personalized instruction, and holistic student development. 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