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As of July 1, Bishop George Ahr High School will once again be known as St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Bishop Ahr was founded as St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1969, and although the name was changed to Bishop George Ahr High School in 1983, we have always proudly remembered the school’s beginnings.

We understand that such a momentous transition requires a great deal of time and effort to effectively implement. Please rest assured that the numerous changes to the school building, uniforms, athletic wear, and other important aspects of the school will be phased in over the next four years.

We ask for your patience and support as we embark on this exciting new chapter, honoring our vibrant past while looking forward to another prestigious 50 years as St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

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Quadry Adams Selected for 6th Annual SC30 Camp

Posted August 05 2019
From August 5-7, Stephen Curry is teaming up with Under Armour and Chase to host the sixth edition of his SC30 Select Camp, a basketball showcase comprised of elite players from across the country.
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Five Students Attend Seeds of Change Conference

Posted June 29 2019
Throughout the week, Seeds of Hope participants were given opportunities to learn, reflect, worship, pray, and have fun. When they were not engaged in dialogues with speakers.
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Ahr Service Week: Building a Civilization of Love

Posted June 28 2019
The week, sponsored by the Campus Ministry Department, provided the students with the opportunity to learn about the two pillars of Catholic Social Teaching: charity and social justice, deepen their relationship with God, and discuss the issues that are impacting our world.
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Junior Cristian Vozza Lobbies NJ Congress

Posted June 27 2019
He recently participated in the NJ YMCA State Advocacy Day, proposing several bills to the NJ Congress.
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Junior Alyssa DeJianne Named MyCNJ's All-Area Player of the Year

Posted June 26 2019
For her efforts, DeJianne is the 2019 Home News Tribune All-Area Softball Player of the Year..
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Junior Megan Herka Named to NJ.com's All-State Softball First Team

Posted June 20 2019
Junior Megan Herka is in the news again, this time as part of NJ.com's softball first team All-State selection!
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Two Bishop Ahr Students Awarded Marisa Tufaro Scholarship

Posted June 13 2019
The Student-Athlete Scholarship is awarded to area high school Seniors who have excelled in the face of adversity.
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Coach Missy Collazo Named GMC Coach of the Year

Posted June 11 2019
She was named Coach of the Year after her 200th coaching win and 2nd GMC Championship in a row.
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Maguire and Pittari Earn GMC Scholar-Athlete Award

Posted June 04 2019
The Greater Middlesex Conference once again recognized Scholar Athletes at its annual banquet, honoring students who shine on the playing field while also excel in their academics and volunteer work.
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Class of 2019 Graduates with $35 Million in Scholarships

Posted June 01 2019
The Bishop Ahr High School Class of 2019 celebrated the completion of the puzzle that it has been creating for the last four years with one last piece: graduation.
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Cristian & Karina Diaz Immerse Themselves in Chinese Culture Over Spring Break

Posted May 16 2019
Siblings Cristian Diaz '20 and Karina Diaz '21 spent this year's spring break on a 10-day journey to China.
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Ryan Gluchowski and Naomi Southerland Recipients of GMC Sportsmanship Award

Posted May 08 2019
The sportsmanship awards are given in memory of Day Hayston to those student athletes who exhibit good sportsmanship before, during and after an athletic competition.
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Sports Updates for the Week of 4/29

Posted May 05 2019
Here are some of the sports highlights for the week of April 29.
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Honors Societies Inductions Recognize Outstanding Students

Posted May 01 2019
During the ceremony, the faculty and administration of Bishop Ahr High School once again recognized a group students who have gone above-and-beyond in their academics
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Announcing the Top 10% of the Class of 2019

Posted May 01 2019
Congratulations to the top 10% of the Class of 2019 and the Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
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Sports Updates for Spring Break

Posted April 27 2019
Here are the sports highlights for Spring Break 2019.
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Students Discover Four Countries on Easter Break

Posted April 25 2019
For many students on the trip it was a life-changing experience being able to spend 10 days in Europe and witnessing the diversity of cultures that exist only a few hours away by plane
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Ahr Stars Greeted with Smiles at Easter Egg Hunt

Posted April 10 2019
Lots of fun-filled, colorful, big, and silly eggs plus lots of candy, money, stuffed animals, and toys were found by Mikey and Ellona.
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Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

Join us on a virtual guided tour of some of the highlights of Bishop Ahr High School! Click above to get started! Of course, there's nothing like visiting BGAHS in person. Go to stahs.net/visit for more information!

 

¡Únase a nosotros en una visita guiada virtual de algunos de los aspectos más destacados de la escuela secundaria Bishop Ahr! Haga clic para empezar.

  

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Enjoy this photo montage of the Class of 2019's four amazing years at Bishop Ahr High School, from the classroom to the athletic field and from the stage to the church pew.

Let God Work Wonders

Let God Work Wonders

Bishop Ahr High School is challenging its students, faculty, and community members to renew that following by "Letting God Work Wonders" through us, in our thoughts, in our words, and in our deeds. Perhaps each of us can reveal the wonders of God in each of the 40 days of Lent, because even the smallest of God's deeds can have a mighty impact.

Tour Virtuàl en Español

Tour en Español

¡Únase a nosotros en una visita guiada virtual de algunos de los aspectos más destacados de la escuela secundaria Bishop Ahr! Haga clic arriba para empezar. Por supuesto, no hay nada como visitar a BGAHS en persona. ¡Vaya a bgahs.org/Visit para más información!

Tour Virtuàl en Español

Tour en Español

¡Únase a nosotros en una visita guiada virtual de algunos de los aspectos más destacados de la escuela secundaria Bishop Ahr! Haga clic arriba para empezar. Por supuesto, no hay nada como visitar a BGAHS en persona. ¡Vaya a bgahs.org/Visit para más información!

 

Take the Polar Plunge!

Polar Plunge 2019

Be bold, get cold! Don't miss out on the coolest fundraiser of the year! Our teachers and administrators are taking the plunge, how about you? Click the picture above for more details.

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
Towns
STUDENTS COME FROM
44
DIFFERENT TOWNS
Alumni
OVER
10,000
PROUD ALUMNI
Athletics
56%
PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS
Community Service
OVER
100,000
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS IN 2016
Performing Arts
21%
PARTICIPATE IN PERFORMING ARTS
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
ENGLISH
FINE ARTS
HISTORY
MATHEMATICS
RELIGION
SCIENCE
WORLD LANGUAGES
NHS
26%
MEET NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3.9 GPA REQUIREMENT
Matriculation
98%
CLASS OF 2018 COLLEGE ATTENDANCE RATE
Scholarships
$46 MILLION
CLASS OF 2018 SCHOLARSHIPS
Colleges
82 COLLEGES
ATTENDED, CLASS OF 2018

Building the foundation for infinite possibilities

Each of our students is great in his or her own way and we have over 10,000 alumni who are examples of it. That's why we want to offer every possibility that we can for them to succeed academically, athletically, spiritually, artistically, and socially. From our diverse programs to our supportive faculty, students who come to St. Thomas Aquinas will graduate as the best versions of themselves.


Exceptional education starts here


From the most serious AP® courses to the most fascinating electives, STA offers courses that meet students' interests and academic abilities.

Be the best you can be »

Teams that build talent and character


Some of our teams have the most division and conference wins in Greater Middlesex County but character, teamwork, and sportsmanship are taught as fundamentals to all our athletes.

Gain strength, gain character »

An extracurricular niche for everyone


Our philosophy is that extracurricular activities should complement and reinforce students' academic courses while giving them the opportunity to expand their horizons and meet new people.

Find your niche »

Forming morally strong servant leaders


St. Thomas Aquinas said that, "Charity is the form, mover, mother and root of all the virtues." Service and charity form the foundation of spiritual formation for students of all faiths.

Discover your true self »

Take the spotlight, no experience necessary


Our award-winning drama, music, and graphic arts programs are second to none but are also unique for the individual attention that students receive, including those who have never performed or played an instrument before.

Reveal the artist inside of you »

It's not just a school, it's a home


As soon as you walk through the doors you will understand that there's more to STA than the outstanding academics, athletics, fine arts, and Catholic programs. There is a sense of belonging that emanates from students and teachers alike.

Make yourself at home »