St. Theresa Catholic School

St. Theresa Catholic School We are a Catholic PreK - 8th grade STEM school!

We started our Friday with Jesus!All of our classes attended Mass and then spent some quiet, peaceful time with the Lord...
09/06/2026

We started our Friday with Jesus!

All of our classes attended Mass and then spent some quiet, peaceful time with the Lord in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. What a beautiful way to pause, pray, and begin our day centered on Christ.

In the midst of a busy school year, we are so blessed to create space for our students to be still, listen, pray, and grow closer to Jesus.

Last week, we kicked off the school year by building a strong foundation of expectations, routines, and leadership! Stud...
09/05/2026

Last week, we kicked off the school year by building a strong foundation of expectations, routines, and leadership!

Students revisited the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People from Leader in Me while participating in engaging rotations filled with games, activities, teamwork, and lots of learning! Some games included: Human Connect 4, Candy-land, and Hot Potato!

A special shoutout to our 8th graders, who stepped up as leaders and helped guide the activities each day. Their leadership, confidence, and willingness to serve others set such a wonderful example for our younger students.

What a fantastic way to start the year—learning, leading, and growing together!

Mrs. Lana Duff was named Diocesan Teacher of the year! Favorite subject to teach? “The one I’m currently teaching. Teach...
09/01/2026

Mrs. Lana Duff was named Diocesan Teacher of the year!

Favorite subject to teach? “The one I’m currently teaching. Teaching children about Christ.”

We’re ready! Our amazing teachers are fired up and excited to make this an AWESOME year! Here’s to new adventures, new l...
09/01/2026

We’re ready! Our amazing teachers are fired up and excited to make this an AWESOME year! Here’s to new adventures, new learning, and a year filled with joy, growth, and plenty of memories!

Our middle school math students reviewed what it means to be an effective collaborative group! Working together without ...
08/30/2026

Our middle school math students reviewed what it means to be an effective collaborative group! Working together without talking, students had to strategize, communicate through actions, and problem-solve as they put puzzles together.

This fun challenge highlighted the importance of teamwork, patience, listening, and collaboration.

First day, fresh beginnings, and lots of memories ahead!
08/28/2026

First day, fresh beginnings, and lots of memories ahead!

’Twas the night before school, and all through our hall,Families gathered, excited to see one and all! Thank you for com...
08/26/2026

’Twas the night before school, and all through our hall,
Families gathered, excited to see one and all!

Thank you for coming by our Open House! We loved seeing all the kids taking photos, families enjoying dinner together, and everyone meeting their teachers.

We’re so excited for a brand-new school year and can’t wait to see all of you bright and smiling faces in the morning!

Sleep tight, school friends—it’s almost time!

We can’t wait to see everyone at Open House this Monday night! 💙Come meet your teachers, get your school picture taken, ...
08/23/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone at Open House this Monday night! 💙

Come meet your teachers, get your school picture taken, have dinner, and drop off those school supplies!

📸 School Pictures
📚 Meet Your Teachers
✏️ Drop Off Supplies
🌭Family Dinner

Please take a moment to look over the pictures below, which show how our carline will work and operate this school year. We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident with the process before the first day!

And finally… we are SO excited to get the HVAC going! 🎉 Thank you for your patience, support, and partnership as we’ve worked through this matter together. We truly appreciate you!

Yesterday, teachers from St. Augustine, Holy Trinity, and St. Theresa came together for a day of professional learning f...
08/20/2026

Yesterday, teachers from St. Augustine, Holy Trinity, and St. Theresa came together for a day of professional learning focused on the Danielson Framework for Teaching!

It was a great opportunity to learn, collaborate, ask questions, and grow together as educators. Having a shared understanding of what strong teaching looks like helps us create consistency across our schools while continuing to support each teacher in their own professional growth.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn with and from one another as we continue working toward stronger Tier 1 instruction and, ultimately, better outcomes for our students.

Please register for JMC today! ⁣Although you have already registered for St. Theresa enrollment, another VERY IMPORTANT ...
08/20/2026

Please register for JMC today!
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Although you have already registered for St. Theresa enrollment, another VERY IMPORTANT piece is to "register" in JMC, which is our Student Information System. We have entered basic information for you, but you need to go in and add or change any emails or information, give photo permisson, add emergency contacts, health information, etc.
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You must have this done by the first day of school for your child to attend classes. Thank you for your attention to this important step.
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Click on the link below for registration instructions,
https://sainttheresaiowa.org/school/news-2/registration/
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Contact the school office with questions

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5810 Cara Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Telephone

+15152794654

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