Dr. George B. Thomas, Sr. (died 2016) was a prominent educator and founder of the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy and its signature Saturday School program in 1986. With the help of fraternity brothers from the Mu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, he opened the doors to the very first class, welcoming 19 students who showed up on a Saturday morning ready to learn. From that modest beginning, Saturday School grew into one of the most respected academic support programs in Montgomery County.

Over more than 30 years, Saturday School is a critical partner with Montgomery County Public Schools, and serves more than 3,000 students at 9 locations across the county. Each Saturday during the school year, students receive academic instruction, mentoring, an encouragement in an environment built on high expectations and unwavering belief in their potential.