Faith and Service

St. Dominic School is a PK2 through 8th-grade Catholic, Independent, private school for boys in Memphis, TN. At St. Dominic School, boys receive a foundation for learning that places an emphasis on developing strong relationships with peers and educators to foster creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration.

We encourage boys to develop their faith and to think outside themselves – to embrace a lifelong passion for service. Boys grow in character and form the bonds of brotherhood with honesty and kindness, equipping them to lead lives of courage and integrity in a challenging and changing world.

From the early days of the Dominican Sisters caring for their neighbors during the yellow fever epidemic, service to the city and the world has been a hallmark of our school. Our students learn at a young age that they have a responsibility to build the Kingdom of God through their service to others and that in fulfilling their responsibility they will spread the Truth as St. Dominic did.

Each Lower School class has its own service project and our 8th graders  spend a Day of Caring out in the community. 

The Dominican Pillars The spirit of the Dominican Sisters has formed and guided the students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees since the school’s foundation. The Dominican  Pillars provide a foundation for students, sustaining the unique St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School experience.

Prayer

Students attend Mass and participate in class retreats, reconciliation services, and prayer services. Even our youngest ECC students participate in weekly chapel time. The full-time Director of Dominican Catholic Identity is involved in every facet of student and faculty life, and the school has a wonderful partnership with the Dominican priests at St. Peter Catholic Church who serve as our chaplains.

Study

Our students study and excel in their classrooms with the goal of becoming people who will influence the world for good through their love of knowledge. Our vision is that the graduate of St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School will pursue excellence and life-long learning in order to provide the leadership necessary to make the world a better place.

Community

We build community in our classrooms, on our sports teams, in our student organizations, and through social events sponsored by the school. We recognize that the community continually shapes, supports, and challenges each individual.

Service

Community service is a guiding principle for all our students. We want our students to recognize they are called by faith to service – that means giving their talents and time - their personal commitment. From our youngest students to our Upper School, our students lead and participate in a wide variety of service projects.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS