Thomas More Prep - Marian Jr/Sr High School

A nonprofit organization

Thomas More Prep-Marian (TMP-Marian) is an inter-parochial, Catholic, co-educational school offering grades 6-12. Located in Hays, Kan., the school was first established by Capuchin Franciscan priests in 1908. The school has undergone many changes during the last century but has always maintained its central philosophy of a Christ-centered education. Known as St. Joseph’s Military Academy up until 1970, the school then merged with St. Francis Seminary to become Thomas More Prep High School. In 1981, Marian High, an all-girls school, merged with TMP to form the school in its present form, Thomas More Prep-Marian. Grades 7 and 8 were added during the 2012-2013 school year, and grade 6 during the 2023-2024 school year.

Under the direction of the Salina Diocese and the Heartland Parishes, TMP-Marian stands as the largest Catholic high school in the diocese and is the only one in western Kansas. Away from secular restrictions, students who attend TMP-Marian participate in weekly all-school masses and actively participate in prayer throughout the day. Our students are constantly challenged to live up to our Mission Statement: Thomas More Prep-Marian, a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, challenges its students to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation. Our challenging curriculum is designed to prepare students for a life beyond their high school experience. Offering college-credit courses, we expect our students to leave TMP-Marian with the tools to be successful in college and career, the confidence to take challenges in life, and the grace to remain good stewards of their faith.

TMP-Marian offers more athletics and activities than any other 2A school in the state of Kansas On the athletic side, TMP-Marian offers: volleyball, cross-country, football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and golf. Some of the activities that are offered include: debate, forensics, chess team, musicals, science club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), TMP Pop singers, choir, band, art club, FFA (Future Farmers of America), Key Club, gardening club, Monarch Music Ministry, and scholar’s bowl.

Although our student body is predominantly Catholic, TMP-Marian welcomes all faiths. We are committed to making the years students spend at our school meaningful. We have a professional and dedicated staff willing to bring out the best in our students every day.

Our Vision Statement: Find God in the friendships and relationships with each other.

Who We Are

Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr/Sr High School is a Catholic, diocesan junior/senior high school located in Hays, KS. TMP-Marian stands as the largest Catholic high school in the diocese and is the only one in western Kansas. In addition to a full schedule of classes and activities, students who attend TMP-Marian participate in weekly Mass liturgies and prayer throughout the day. TMP-Marian operates on the central philosophy of a Christ-centered education.

Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for lives beyond their high school experience. Offering AP, college-credit, and rigorous college-prep courses, we expect our students to leave TMP-Marian with the tools to be successful in college, career, or military endeavors. More importantly, we expect them to be resilient enough to endure the challenges of life while remaining good stewards of their faith.

Although our student body is primarily Catholic (approximately 92%), TMP-Marian welcomes students of all faiths. We welcome approximately 6 international students every year. We are committed to making a student’s years spent at our school meaningful. We have professional and dedicated faculty and staff that are willing to bring out the best in our students every day.