Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School is a private, coeducational high school located in Beaumont, Texas. It is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont.

Background

Established in 1895, the school primarily serves students from various grade schools within the Diocese of Beaumont, as well as from other educational backgrounds. It operates as a parochial institution, providing a rigorous college preparatory education.

Academic Program

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School offers a comprehensive curriculum featuring Advanced Placement (AP) courses, fostering academic excellence and preparing students for higher education. The school reports a 100% college matriculation rate.

Extracurricular Activities

Athletics

The school participates in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) athletics conference. It fields 15 varsity sports teams, known as the Bulldogs, emphasizing both competitive success and character development.

Student Organizations

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School supports a wide range of student clubs and organizations, including:

• Spirit Organizations: Kelly Dance Force, Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleading, K-9 Krew, Marching Band (Symphonic and Jazz bands), and Code Blue Crew.
• Service Organizations: Key Club, Anchor Club, Yellow Ribbon, Retreat Team, Student Ambassadors, and Green Team.
• Academic Organizations: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), and Academic Challenge Team.
• Other Organizations: Art Club, Choir, Debate Team, Mock Trial Team, Drama Club, Zephyr (literary magazine), Spanish Club, Latin Club, Journalism, Yearbook, Chess Club, Christmas Club, STEM Club, and Robotics.

Notable Alumni

The school has produced several notable alumni, including:

• Joe Deshotel, attorney, politician, and businessman
• Adam Henry, football coach and former player
• Vamsi Mootha, physician-scientist and computational biologist
• Mark Petkovsek, former Major League Baseball pitcher
• Dade Phelan, real estate developer and politician
• Ford Proctor, Major League Baseball player
• Kheeston Randall, former American football defensive tackle

Mission and Values

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School aims to prepare tomorrow’s leaders by fostering faith, providing a rigorous educational environment, and inspiring service to society. It fosters a supportive community where students engage in diverse activities and form lasting connections.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsignor_Kelly_Catholic_High_School [2] https://www.mkchs.com [3] http://mkchs.com [4] https://www.niche.com/k12/monsignor-kelly-catholic-high-school-beaumont-tx/ [5] https://www.greatschools.org/texas/beaumont/7313-Monsignor-Kelly-Catholic-High-School/