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Start of the new Fiscal Year July 1st!

Here we go! Let's start raising this thermometer!

$113,219 of $850,000 Goal - 9/18/2023

Catholic schools in Hays have enjoyed a rich tradition for over 100 years since the Capuchin Fathers and Sisters of St. Agnes came to the high plains to serve the region and educate children in the Catholic tradition.

Catholic schools taught math, reading, science fundamentals and spiritual faith formation for thousands of students. Providing for expansion and enhancement of services as demand increases will require additional resources. Building on our rich legacy will require additional commitments from supporters of Catholic education in order to capitalize on opportunities and realize our full potential as a faith community. Today the Catholic schools of Holy Family Elementary and Thomas More Prep-Marian continue to serve Hays youth. The legacy of the educators and parents that believed a child educated with faith formation continues today. Reaching the annual goal is required in order to operate the Heartland Parishes Catholic Schools. Operational funding comes from several sources: parish tithes, endowment proceeds, student fees, and private dollars. The St. Thomas More Society will supplement these sources of funds through an annual grass-roots commitment from all of our constituents to show support and allow for necessary program enhancement and expansion.

The St. Thomas More Society has been created to ensure continued growth and success of the Catholic Schools of the Heartland Parishes. Members of the society believe in furthering the success of Catholic education and are committed to financial security for the schools well into the future.

SAINT THOMAS MORE SOCIETY

Since the inception of the STMS in 2011:

• Over 17,500 Gifts have been made

• $8.4 Million Total Received

• 42 States Represented

The annual need for 2023-2024 based on funding required to pay for the growth at TMP-Marian and our Future Monarchs at Holy Family Elementary is approximately $850,000 which funds our faculty, technology needs, textbooks, transportation to activities and so much more.

This total helps fund our faculty, but also provides technology needs, textbooks, transportation to activities and so much more.

Your donations have an immediate impact to our students!

*Donors whose gifts to the STMS total $500 or more during the academic year will receive a complimentary pass for two to all home athletic competitions for that year.

Additionally, donors whose gifts to the STMS total $500 or more in an academic year will receive an invitation to the annual STMS Reception.

Leo J. and Albina Dreiling Trust - Hays, KS

We would like to recognize the Dreiling Trust as a steadfast supporter of Catholic education in Ellis County and as a defender of the Faith through its unwavering support of our faculty and students over these many years. The Dreiling Trust, in memory of Leo J. and Albina Dreiling, has supported us through many lean years, and their commitment to the St. Thomas More Society affirms that generosity time and time again. The hope is that these generous gifts will inspire others at all levels to support Catholic education.