Since Aquinas High School opened its doors in 1927, our faculty and staff have instructed and cared for our most precious commodity, our students.

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We believe Aquinas provides simple the best 3K-12 school experience educating the whole student, MIND, BODY, & SOUL, a responsibility that rests on the strength of our faculty and staff. Outstanding teachers are essential.

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In 1975, a group of alumni and business leaders had the forethought to form the Aquinas Foundation to fund the transition from a primarily religious faculty to a lay faculty. They realized how critical it was to be able to recruit and maintain a quality faculty and staff. The time has come again to invest in our employees by competitively compensating our valued educators, who currently start 30% below local public-school salaries.

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In recent months, alumni, current families, and friends have made initial pledges toward this effort. These pledges, along with directed estate gifts, have laid the foundation for the "Invest in the Best" campaign. We hope these commitments will inspire all Aquinas alumni and friends to join our effort, answering the challenge our forefathers did nearly 50 years ago, by investing in our faculty and staff who shape the lives of our current students and future alumni.

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Please prayerfully consider making a meaningful gift to the Human Capital Fund by choosing to "Invest in the Best" and set Aquinas Catholic Schools up for our next 50 years of success.

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​- Ted Knutson, Aquinas Catholic Schools President