WELCOME TO ARCHBISHOP THOMAS J. MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL
Our Mission
Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School is a private Catholic, college preparatory school that welcomes students of all faiths. True to the spirit of the gospel, Archbishop Murphy nurtures the full development of the gifts that God has given to each student, fosters service as an outgrowth of faith, and values diversity. Working with parents as partners in the educational ministry, we strive for academic excellence, spiritual enrichment, and Christlike leadership for the transformation of the world.
AMHS At A Glance
17
Avg Class Size
19
State Academic Titles
1:11
Faculty/Staff Ratio
100 %
Graduation Rate
100%
College Acceptance
14
AP Classes Offered
11
College Credit Classes Offered (Not Including AP Classes)
📣 Wildcat Spotlight: Teuila Halalilo 🏐❤️ For Teuila Halalilo, a senior at Archbishop Murphy, volleyball has been part of her life since she was six years old. What started as a young love for the game has grown into a passion shaped by competition, dedication, faith, and the people who have supported her along the way.
That commitment has now earned Teuila statewide recognition as a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week! 🎉
For Teuila, this recognition means more than celebrating her performance on the court. It’s also an opportunity to represent Archbishop Murphy and the community that has helped shape her.
Teuila believes what matters most is who you are beyond the game: how you treat others, show respect, and give back to your community. It’s a perspective rooted in her faith and the values she strives to live out every day.
When asked who has had the biggest influence on her athletic journey, Teuila was quick to recognize her dad, whose background as a professional rugby player and bodybuilder has taught her the importance of training, discipline, and healthy habits. She also shared her gratitude for head coach Allie Sinex, whose dedication, guidance, and care have made a lasting impact on her and her teammates.
For Teuila, being a student-athlete is about more than winning. It’s about growing as a person, serving others, and staying grounded in what matters most.
As she looks toward the rest of the season, Teuila and her teammates have their sights set on becoming district champions and finishing in the top five at state. Their approach? Train the way they want to play and keep working toward their goals together.
Her advice to younger Wildcats is a reminder we can all carry with us: “You’re more than just your sport.”
She encourages student-athletes to learn from challenges, stay grounded in their faith, and remember that everyone has their own path. It’s not about comparing yourself to others, but about becoming the person God calls you to be.
Congratulations Teuila! We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the example you set for our Wildcat community. Keep shining on and off the court! ❤️🖤
⚠️ Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, is the LAST DAY to purchase tickets for our AMHS Fine Arts Crab Feed! 🎟️🔥 Tickets will not be sold at the door, so grab yours before it’s too late! 🦀
Join us this Saturday, October 24, for a night of great food, fun, and Fine Arts!
✨ All-you-can-eat crab 🍷 Local brews & wine 🎭 Live student performances 🎶 The reveal of our Spring Musical!
Best part? ❤️ Every ticket helps support our AMHS Art & Music programs!
📍 AMHS Cafeteria 🗓️ Saturday, October 24 ⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner at 6 PM 🎟️ $75 per person | Tickets via the link in bio!
Tag your crab-loving crew so they don’t miss out! 🦀❤️
That’s a wrap on our Fall Open House! 🐾 Thank you to all the amazing families who joined us yesterday. We loved welcoming you to campus, introducing you to our community, and sharing what it means to be a Wildcat! ❤️🖤
A huge thank-you to our faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the day special for everyone who visited! 🫶
Didn’t get a chance to visit? ✨ Join us for Walk & Talk with Our Head of School & Director of Admissions on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30–7:30 PM.
Come walk our campus, ask questions, and discover AMHS! 📩 RSVP: janajames@am-hs.org
Our Wildcat family came together for the Kristi Bartz Game in loving memory of Kristi Bartz ‘15 💛
Kristi was a captain in soccer and track who set AMHS records in the 1600m, 800m and high jump, and a friend who made everyone around her better. She led with kindness, worked with determination, and cared deeply for the people beside her. Her strong faith shone in the way she loved others, from our campus all the way to Cambodia, where she shared her love of soccer with survivors of human trafficking on a service trip. More than a decade later, her spirit is still woven into who we are at Archbishop Murphy.
Her retired No. 4 is always on our field, and once again we gathered to let yellow balloons, her favorite color, rise into the sky in her memory.
To Manfred and Karen Bartz: thank you for sharing Kristi with us, and for the incredible gift of her legacy. Through the Kristi Bartz Endowment, born from an outpouring of love from our community, and the Kristi Bartz Memorial Scholarship, Kristi continues to lift up our students, supporting the programs she loved and helping seniors who share her leadership, excellence and compassion take their next step.
Kristi, you are loved, you are missed, and you will always be a Wildcat 💛🐾
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