Musicopia Helps Philly Students March to the Beat of Their Own Drums STA 5th-grade scholars Jrue, Amy, Metina, Daniel, Jamira, and Melody joined Musicopia to do a presentation at PHL17’s morning show. With guidance from their instructor Mr. Leon, our scholars...
Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation, Police Youth Alliance and 17th Police District joined Ms. Jones’ Kindergarten class to decorate Gingerbread houses. FBBCF Executive Director Mark O’Connor and 17th PD Chief Insp. Matt Gillespie donned elf aprons...
Independence Mission School, St. Thomas Aquinas held their annual Trunk or Treat on October 31st at 12:30 pm. The highly anticipated Trunk-or-Treat event has become a favorite in the community. For weeks leading up to the event, families and team members...
On October 20, 2023, the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Advisory Council, headed by Mr. Tom Dougherty, did an Empactful Day of Service at STA. The advisory council was joined by Empactful Capital represented by Senior Director Tim Roe and some of its team members....
The 17th Police District was present to greet students for our first day of school! Chief Inspector Gillespie and his officers were all smiles and shook hands with our students giving the students a warm welcome. The safety and security of our students and staff is...
St. Thomas Aquinas (STA), an IMS school in South Philadelphia, received help from the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) to help repaint the school’s facilities. In conjunction with TMF’s annual gala, they conduct philanthropic activities in their yearly...
