Dear Friends of Hays Catholic Schools,

As we look ahead with hope and purpose to the 2026–2027 school year, I invite you to join us in launching the annual St. Thomas More Society (STMS) Fund, our vital campaign that sustains and strengthens the mission of the Catholic Schools of the Heartland Parishes.

The STMS Annual Fund runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and serves as the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. Each year, generous alumni, families, and benefactors like you step forward in faith to help bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the true cost of a Catholic, college-preparatory education.

Your support of the STMS Fund directly impacts:

Operational needs, allowing us to keep tuition affordable for families.
Curriculum improvements, helping students thrive in the classroom.
Extracurricular and faith-based programs, enriching the spiritual, academic, and social development of every student.

Our school continues to be a place where faith meets scholarship and where tradition inspires excellence. Gifts to the St. Thomas More Society—at any level—are acts of stewardship that help us form young men and women to be leaders in the service of Christ and others.

As we kick off this year’s campaign, I ask that you prayerfully consider renewing your commitment or making a first-time gift. Your generosity is not only a blessing to our students today—it is an investment in the future of Catholic education in western Kansas.

Thank you for your continued support and your belief in our mission. Together with God’s grace, we will ensure that the legacy of Hays Catholic Schools lives on in every classroom, every chapel, and every Monarch.

With gratitude,

Travis Grizzell
Advancement Director – Hays Catholic Schools

St. Thomas More Society

Spiritual Growth, Infinite Learning Paths