If you'd like to help with ticketing, lobby decoration, or the production party, here is the SignUp link for those duties: https://signup.com/go/cPgmtZy
See you at the theater!
For more than three decades at TMP-Marian—and over 40 years in Ellis County—Mrs. Stecklein dedicated her life to the formation of young minds and hearts. A master teacher of English and German, she helped to shape generations of Monarchs through Senior English and Advanced Placement coursework, always holding her students to the highest standards with both rigor and care. Juleen was awarded TMP-Marian's "Point of Light" in 2015. This is the school's highest recognition.
Beyond her years in the classroom, Mrs. Stecklein remained a faithful servant to our community—volunteering in the Alumni Office, supporting parish life through St. Nicholas Ladies Guild, and continuing her quiet, steadfast witness of Christian service.
Her legacy lives on not only in her family—three sons, all TMP-Marian graduates—but in the countless alumni whose lives she shaped through her intellect, discipline, and unwavering belief in their potential.
We ask our TMP-Marian family to join us in praying for the repose of her soul, and for comfort and peace for the Stecklein family. “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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Here are Thomas More Prep-Marian's top 7 strengths from the recent school family survey results.
1. Massive Encouragement of Faith: A high volume of respondents "Strongly Agree" that students are encouraged to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ through all aspects of their experience.
2. Strong Prayer Culture: The community overwhelmingly identifies as one that prays together, with very frequent "Strongly Agree" ratings.
3. Mission Clarity: Parents and community members strongly believe the school effectively makes Jesus and the teachings of the Church known to all students.
4. Holistic Education: There is significant positive feedback regarding the school’s ability to offer arts, athletics, and extracurriculars that support the education of the "whole child".
5. Service Oriented: Many respondents agree that the school lives the Gospel message through service to the poor and those in need.
6. Reputation for Excellence: Numerous parents "Strongly Agree" that the school upholds high standards of excellence in all its offerings.
7. Inclusive Environment: Despite the religious focus, the survey includes and values feedback from non-Catholic families and community members .
Thank you parents for completing the Catholic identity survey before spring break. School families will be emailed a more comprehensive summary.
Blaise S & Eli S - IDA, State Qualifier
Jack S & Kendall S - IDA, Previous Qualifier
Jenna B - Inform, State Qualifier
Jack Stoecklien - Serious Solo, State Qualifier
Mia Baltodano - Serious Solo, Previous Qualifier
Alyssa Church - Original Oration, Previous Qualifier
The High School Parent Meeting for Cheer has been updated to Tuesday, March 10th at 6pm in the Junior High Cove.
The Junior High Track Parent Meeting has been moved to Thursday, March 12th at 5:15pm in the Learning Commons.
Thank you for understanding that we want to make sure that everyone can attend the boys basketball game in Salina at 2pm on Wednesday if they wish!
Go Monarchs!
There will be a schedule change on Wednesday, March 11th due to our boys basketball team heading to State. The game is in Salina at the Tony's Pizza Event Center; start time is 2pm. We will dismiss the Junior High at 11:45 am and the High School will dismiss at 11:50., lunch will still be served. There will be a State Send-Off for the boys at 9:10am and all are invited to attend.
We will also be taking a pep bus for the HIGH SCHOOL students. TMP-Marian Sports Booster club is generously covering admission for the students that ride the pep bus. Go Monarchs!!
Congratulations to senior Isaac Purinton who won a Dane G. Hansen Students Scholarship! Isaac plans to study at either FHSU or KSU and major in mechanical engineering.
The Hansen Foundation offered seventy scholarships for Hansen Student winners. These awards are for $4,000 and may be renewed for one additional year provided the student has maintained a satisfactory academic record.
No artistic experience required as our very own Mr. Konnor Splichal will guide you through all the steps! Participates must be 21 or older to sign up!
Here is the link to sign up: https://givebutter.com/paintthepromise
In the High School division, TMP took off running the boards, and led all day, finally finishing with 17 1/2 of a possible 20 team points, 9 points ahead of both Ellinwood and Hays High, and 9 1/2 ahead of Ellis High. Individually, it was the same story, TMP players claiming the top six individual places in the event. Senior Blaise Staab finished 1st with 5 wins and no losses, Senior Eli Stein finished 2nd with 4 wins and one draw, Sophomores Ethan Gibson, Cade Schlautman, and Zack Billinger finished 3rd - 5th respectively with 4 wins and 1 loss, and 9th Grader Caden Pinkney finished 6th with 2 wins and 3 draws. Sophomore Dylan Billinger finished 9th with a plus score of 3 wins and 2 losses. The entire team earned medals for their efforts.
The results were similar in the Junior High Division, with TMP running the boards until the 3rd Round, finally finishing with 18 1/2 out of a possible 20 team points, ahead of Concordia by 8 1/2 points, and Ellis by 11 points. Individually, the Junior High team, all 8th Graders, claimed the top four places: Braden and Alex Unrein shared 1st-2nd with 5 wins and no losses, Joshua Marintzer was 3rd with 4 wins and 1 draw, and Garret Billinger was 4th with 4 wins and one loss. Shea Goddard-Mcguirk finished 16th with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses.
This caps off a successful February for TMP Chess. On February 7, at Concordia Academy in Wichita, TMP's high school team edged out Valley Center 15 - 14 1/2, while the junior high team finished 2nd with 16 1/2, behind the Classical School of Wichita at 18 points. On February 14, a combined team of high school and junior high players finished 1st in the high school division at Concordia, with 14 1/2 points to Riley County's 13, and Hays High's 11 1/2. Two tournaments now remain: on March 7, TMP will travel to St. Francis of Assisi in Wichita, and on March 14, State in Emporia.
Click the link to schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive