Thomas More Prep-Marian
The TMP-Marian girls’ residency program will find a new home this fall at the Hadley Center in Hays.
Just three weeks ago, school officials were notified of deficiencies in the electrical system at the existing girls’ dormitory, Marian Hall, located on 13th Street. The decision was made to seek alternative living arrangements for the roughly 25 female students who already have signed to attend TMP-Marian this year. The search revealed a secure wing on the third floor of the Hadley Center, located between Seventh and Eighth streets just east of Main Street.
As in years past, the resident students will be assigned a roommate, will be transported daily to school, activities, and to meals off-site. Residents will be supervised by a round-the-clock staff of resident advisers overseen by Director of Resident Life Michelle Fairbank. The resident staff is available 24 hours-a-day to the students. The staff is responsible for transportation arrangements, helping the residents with activities, ensuring online activities comply with school standards and providing for their overall safety and well-being.
The facility, which has private entrances, is in a secure wing of the Hadley Center that was occupied most recently by Hays Medical Center. There are enough rooms to accommodate all the incoming female resident students, private bathrooms and showers, dedicated laundry availability, kitchenette, a large common room with abundant natural light, and handicap accessibility. The building itself is modernized with safety features including available private electronic locks, multiple exits and full fire suppression system.
The chapel remaining from the Hadley Center’s former life as Hadley Hospital also is located immediately adjacent to the wing being used for the girls’ dormitory and will be available for use as a prayer and meditation space to residents.
TMP-Marian has entered into a 10-month lease with the Hadley Center, making this space available to the resident students through the end of May. More information about the Hadley Center is available on the Hadley Center’s official website.