Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School

2026 Sweetheart Candidates

Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce the 2026 Sweetheart Candidates.

Savannah Waldschmidt and Derek Becker - Savannah is the daughter of Jayme Clark and PJ Waldschmidt, and Derek is the son of Ray and Olivia ‘93 Becker.

Brooke Befort and Easton Werth - Brooke is the daughter of Brad ‘86 and Sarah Befort, and Easton is the son of Kent ‘86 and Shawnda Werth.

Brooklyn Werth and Landon Herrman - Brooklyn is the daughter of Cory ‘00 and Amber Werth, and Landon is the son of Eddie and Ashley Herrman.

Grace Schmeidler and Diego Fernandez - Grace is the daughter of Jarett and Mary Schmeidler, and Diego is the son of Jose and Irasema Fernandez.

Kaitlyn Komarek and Brayden Gilmore - Kaitlyn is the daughter of Chris and Stacey ‘98 York and the late Brian Komarek, and Brayden is the son of Jason and Shayla Werner.

The 2026 Sweetheart King and Queen will be crowned at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game on Friday, Feb. 13, in Al Billinger Fieldhouse when the TMP-M Monarchs take on the Phillipsburg Panthers at 7 p.m.

4 months ago, Thomas More Prep-Marian

Erin Giebler, HR Director with the City of Hays, came and spoke to the junior class about interview techniques and ways to help them land their dream jobs. So thankful that members of our community can share their knowledge with our students!

4 months ago, Kelly Major

The TMP-M Varsity Scholars Bowl team placed 2nd at Osborne's Varsity Scholars Bowl Tournament! Please come and support us as we go to Trego Community High School on Thursday 2/5 at 4:30 to compete at Regionals!

4 months ago, Whitney North

Congratulations to the following Students, Leo Billinger, Jack
Stoecklein, Preston Mermis, Lauren Schmeidler, and Morgan Greenwood.
These students will represent TMP-M in the 12A State Band and the KMEA
Honor Choir in Wichita on February 28.

4 months ago, Kelly Major

This last week, the TMP-Marian High School Varsity Scholars Bowl team had 2 very good tournaments! They took 4th after a 3 way tie for 2nd place at Phillipsburg and then 3rd place at Norton! Well done!!!!! We will be off to Regionals on 2/5 at WaKeeney-Trego!

4 months ago, Whitney North

Builders Club awarded the January Junior Monarchs of the Month. Congratulations to Brody LaBarge and Shea Goddard McGuirk for receiving this award! 🎊

4 months ago, Becky Fox

Interior work on the Creative Technology Center (CTC) at Thomas More Prep-Marian is progressing. We wanted to share our progress and thank some more amazing benefactors who are making the CTC a reality!

Thank you Dave & Joan Brown, Randy & Carol Brull, Matt & Natalie Brown, Pat & Diane Kuhn, Ken Kennedy, and Vernell Major!

4 months ago, Thomas More Prep-Marian

Exterior of CTC on the campus of Thomas More Prep-Marian.

Two students work on the interior framing of the CTC on the campus of Thomas More Prep-Marian.

Image of the west end of the CTC building under construction on the campus of Thomas More Prep-Marian.

TMP-M student working on the CTC framing.

The varsity scholars bowl team took third place at the MCEL tournament on Monday! On Tuesday, the JV scholars bowl team took 4th place at Hutchinson High School! Both teams competed very well against tough competition this week!!

4 months ago, Whitney North

The TMP-M Varsity and JV scholars bowl teams traveled to St. John's Catholic School in Beloit for a joint tournament. Both teams competed outstandingly and represented TMP-M extremely well. Varsity went 4-3 and JV went 4-2. This was JV's last tournament and they topped the season off with a great finish. I am very proud of all the students who went to compete!!

4 months ago, Whitney North

JV and Varsity Teams at St. John's in Beloit

Catholic Schools Week is next week! We are getting ready for a fun week of dress-down days and events to celebrate our Catholic community. See the most recent newsletter for the schedule of activities.

4 months ago, Erika Litson

We're excited to see our new Creative Technology Center officially getting its sign! While the building isn't complete, the interior is approximately 25% finished, with progress being made every week.

This space represents innovation, hands-on learning, and endless opportunities for our students. A huge thank you to our major sponsors for making this possible: Hess Services, Dreiling Trust, Don Gottschalk, Klem Karlin, and Diehl Oil.

4 months ago, Heather Schumacher

The varsity Scholars Bowl team finished first at the St. Xavier invitation last night.

4 months ago, Isaac Dennis

Great work at the MCL Scholars Bowl Tournament in Ellis on Monday. The Monarchs placed 3rd. TMP-M Scholars Bowl is coached by Whitney North.
Team members are from left to right - Carson '28 Kraus, Eli '26 Stein, Leo '28 Billinger, Ryan '29 Giebler, Blaise '26 Staab, and Mattias '27 Marintzer.

4 months ago, Thomas More Prep-Marian

TMP-M students pose with their scholar's bowl medals in front of the Ellis High trophy case.

Fine Arts Booster Club Meeting tomorrow evening in the Learning Commons.

4 months ago, Kelly Major

Click link for additional information, https://www.tmp-m.org/o/tmpm/page/employment-opportunities

Email Tom Kisner your cover letter and resume if you are interested in the position. kisnert@tmpmarian.org

4 months ago, Kelly Major

Monarch Music at our all-school mass today where we were joined by special guests Monarch for a Day students and parents. Monarch Music is a group that all students, grades 6-12, can join together!

4 months ago, Jennie Helget

Enjoy an evening (or afternoon!) of great food and outstanding music performed by our talented students.
Tickets available at: https://tmpstage.ludus.com/index.php or contact the TMP-M office.

4 months ago, Kelly Major

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 TMP-M Junior High Spelling Bee winners:
1st Place - Jade Whitmer, 2nd Place - Arianna Cantrell-Diaz, 3rd Place - Jaden Brull, 4th Place - Alex Unrein, and Alternate - Kash Wendland.

The top four finishers will represent TMP-M at the Ellis County Spelling Bee on Monday, February 9 at Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Congratulations to all of our participants!

4 months ago, Brenda Rose

One TMP-M international student would like to live with a host family for the 2nd semester. This student is a senior and has already attended TMP-Marian successfully for a semester. He currently lives in the dormitory.

Consider enriching your family experience this semester with a host student. The student is a senior male from Vietnam. The time period would be as soon as possible this month until May 18.

Host families provide a student with a loving home, bedroom, bathroom (can be shared), evening and weekend meals, and transportation to and from school. The host student is responsible for their school work, keeping their spaces tidy, and doing their own laundry

Host families receive a $600 monthly stipend to help offset the costs of hosting. If you are interested in helping this young man, please contact Chad Meitner at meitnerc@tmpmarian.org.

4 months ago, Thomas More Prep-Marian

Girl and teenage boy in red t-shirts smiling with trees in the background

Click the link below for more information and to apply.
https://www.tmp-m.org/o/tmpm/page/employment-opportunities

5 months ago, Kelly Major