Panther Fans: You are invited to the opening and blessing of the St. Mary’s Colgan Hitting Facility Expansion on Tuesday, March 3, from 4–4:30pm. The event will feature guest speakers, a blessing, and Coach Watt throwing the ceremonial first pitch.
The expansion is connected to our current weight room, located at 206 Larry Garman Ave on the campus of St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools. (Parking is recommended in the SMC Fieldhouse lot.)
The expansion is connected to our current weight room, located at 206 Larry Garman Ave on the campus of St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools. (Parking is recommended in the SMC Fieldhouse lot.)
We are proud of you! Panthers stayed focused and had a great season!
2025–2026 CNC League Champions with a 10–2 record.
Well-earned and well-deserved. 🐾💙
2025–2026 CNC League Champions with a 10–2 record.
Well-earned and well-deserved. 🐾💙
Lady Panthers are ON FIRE! 🐾
Undefeated CNC league champs with a 12–0 record!
That makes six consecutive league titles—a legacy of hard work, heart, and pure dominance. We are proud of you!
Undefeated CNC league champs with a 12–0 record!
That makes six consecutive league titles—a legacy of hard work, heart, and pure dominance. We are proud of you!
The 5th grade students worked hard on their presidential research for their report. They wrote a speech about their president and presented it to the students and guests.
Please come to SME to claim your lost items! They will be donated at the end of February.
2/19 UPDATE 🏀: Varsity girls game at Frontenac tonight has been canceled by Frontenac due to illness and limited player availability.
JV boys tip off at 5PM → followed by 2Qs C team boys → then Varsity boys
Let’s still pack the stands, Panthers!! 🐾
JV boys tip off at 5PM → followed by 2Qs C team boys → then Varsity boys
Let’s still pack the stands, Panthers!! 🐾
Scholars take 2nd at State!!!!!
What do you do when your popcorn machine goes out on Homecoming?
You call your Pittsburg community for help — and they SHOW UP. 🙌🍿
Huge shoutout to Arvest Bank and AMC Theatres in Pittsburg for saving the concession stand day!
We are so grateful for businesses that step in without hesitation and remind us what community really looks like.
Ash Wednesday is on February 18, marking the start of Lent. Join us at Our Lady of Lourdes for Mass and the distribution of ashes.
Mass Times: 6:30am | 8am | 11:30am | 5:30pm
Spanish Mass: 7pm
Lenten Fasting & Abstinence:
Catholics in good health, ages 18 to 59, are required to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting consists of eating only one full meal, with the option of two smaller snacks that do not add up to a full meal.
Additionally, Catholics age 14 and older must abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent.
Mass Times: 6:30am | 8am | 11:30am | 5:30pm
Spanish Mass: 7pm
Lenten Fasting & Abstinence:
Catholics in good health, ages 18 to 59, are required to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting consists of eating only one full meal, with the option of two smaller snacks that do not add up to a full meal.
Additionally, Catholics age 14 and older must abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent.
🏀 Concession Stand Collab Night!
CYM + SMC Family & Consumer Sciences = a healthier game-day snack 🙌
$3 Meat and Cheese Snack Packs: cheese cubes & Simon Market smoked snack sticks
$2 Fruit Snack Packs: grapes and blueberries
Available tonight vs. Frontenac— while supplies last!
Big thanks to Simon Market & SMC Family & Consumer Sciences for the collab!
CYM + SMC Family & Consumer Sciences = a healthier game-day snack 🙌
$3 Meat and Cheese Snack Packs: cheese cubes & Simon Market smoked snack sticks
$2 Fruit Snack Packs: grapes and blueberries
Available tonight vs. Frontenac— while supplies last!
Big thanks to Simon Market & SMC Family & Consumer Sciences for the collab!
Smart Families | Online Event | Thu, Feb 12 | 7pm
The Illusion of Belonging: Connection Is Not the Same as Closeness (Evening Session)
Are we more connected—or more alone? Join Smart Families for a live parent talk on technology, real connection, Dunbar’s Number, and simple ways to strengthen your family relationships today.
Learn More & RSVP: https://www.smart-families.org/events
✨ Family Night at St. Mary’s Elementary! ✨
What are your family values? Join us for a fun and meaningful evening where families come together for food, fellowship, and a chance to build your own Family Code 💙
👉 RSVP today — we’d love to see you there!
What are your family values? Join us for a fun and meaningful evening where families come together for food, fellowship, and a chance to build your own Family Code 💙
👉 RSVP today — we’d love to see you there!
Celebrating the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes at SME started with everyone attending Mass and ended with recess and popsicles! Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Panther Fans 🐾📣
It’s almost spring time! Schedules for Softball, Baseball, Boys Golf, and HS Track are officially LIVE! (Subject to change.)
Check them out on our website 👉 OLLsmc.org/panthers
Or grab them anytime on the SME-SMC app 📲
It’s almost spring time! Schedules for Softball, Baseball, Boys Golf, and HS Track are officially LIVE! (Subject to change.)
Check them out on our website 👉 OLLsmc.org/panthers
Or grab them anytime on the SME-SMC app 📲
Amazing day for SMC FCCLA! Both competitors earned the high medals in their category and qualified for state.
🏅 Josie — Gold Medal
🥈 Eve — Silver Medal
State competition will take place April 12–14 in Wichita. Congratulations Lady Panthers!
Panthers had a successful day at the Frontenac Forensics Tournament! 🎭🎤
Sebastian Aita earned 5th place in Impromptu Speaking, and he and Gabby Yartz took 3rd place in Improvised Duet Acting.
Two 3 day weekends in a row! Enjoy your extra time off, Panthers!
Regional Runner-Up and STATE BOUND!
Congratulations to our Panther Scholars Bowl squad! 🧠👏
Three very sweet 8th graders came by the 2nd grade classroom to let them know they are praying for them as they will be making their 1st Reconciliation tonight! They took time to make each one of them a Rosary bracelet and prayer card!!! We are so blessed!
Thank you Kynadi, Olivia, and Kalanee!
Happy School Counselors Week!
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible impact our school counselors have on our students every single day.
💙 Mrs. Alisha Krusich supports our 7–12th graders, helping them navigate academics, personal growth, and future planning with care and dedication.
💙 Ms. Natasha Thompson works with our elementary students, building strong foundations, confidence, and emotional skills from the very start.
We are so grateful for your compassion, guidance, and commitment to helping every student succeed. Thank you for all that you do!
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible impact our school counselors have on our students every single day.
💙 Mrs. Alisha Krusich supports our 7–12th graders, helping them navigate academics, personal growth, and future planning with care and dedication.
💙 Ms. Natasha Thompson works with our elementary students, building strong foundations, confidence, and emotional skills from the very start.
We are so grateful for your compassion, guidance, and commitment to helping every student succeed. Thank you for all that you do!
