St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools

In April, SMC 7th grader Graydon was received into the Catholic Church, receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation at a school Mass. With St. Elmo as his patron and Jamie Hamilton as his sponsor, he begins his faith journey. We’re proud of you, Graydon!

5.02.25: Pray for Hope Treiber Please take a moment to pray one Hail Mary for Hope today. Let’s surround her with prayers and well wishes—drop a comment to show your support! #Classof2025 #PrayForSeniors

🎉 Happy Principal’s Day! 🎉 Today we give thanks for Mr. Conrad (7–12) and Mrs. O'Brien (Pre–6), whose leadership is rooted in faith, service, and a deep commitment to our students and staff. Your guidance, care, and dedication help our school grow not only in knowledge but also in Christ’s love. We are so grateful for you both! 🙏💙📚

TOTUS TUUS is coming this summer! 🙌☀️ Join us July 6–11 at Our Lady of Lourdes (SME Commons) for a week of faith, fun, and friendship! Grades 1–6: Monday–Friday | 9am–3pm Bring a sack lunch – snacks & drinks provided! Grades 7–12: Sunday–Thursday | 6:15–8:15pm Evening snack & drink included! ✨ Led by a dynamic team of Catholic missionaries, this program includes engaging catechesis, games, daily Mass, and lots of fun! 💵 Cost: $10 per child 📲 Register now: OLLsmc.org/totus-tuus 📧 Questions? Contact Hilary Gorman at gormanhilary@gmail.com Let’s grow in faith together this summer! 🙏🌟

May Crowning 2025

5.01.25: Pray for Molly Swezey Please take a moment to pray one Hail Mary for Molly today. Let’s surround her with prayers and well wishes—drop a comment to show your support! #Classof2025 #PrayForSeniors

Wizard of Oz: We've been made aware of fake play tickets being sold on Facebook. Please don’t interact—block them! Only tickets from our official link (which is now closed), sponsorships, or through Jess N are valid. We are sold out! Do not buy tickets elsewhere. Please pass this on to other guests too.

Our seniors in Culinary hosted the 2nd annual Retired Staff Breakfast this morning, honoring the incredible former educators and faculty of St. Mary's Colgan. A beautiful way to say thank you to those who helped shape our school!

HS24-25: For Thursday May 1, students who are not assisting with the May Crowning Mass are expected to be in their school uniform but may bring a school appropriate non-uniform change of clothes to change into after Mass if they prefer.

4.30.25: Pray for Katherine Smith Please take a moment to pray one Hail Mary for Katherine today. Let’s surround her with prayers and well wishes—drop a comment to show your support! #Classof2025 #PrayForSeniors

04.29.25: Congratulations, Dalanie Meek, Pittsburg Morning Sun Academician of the Week. We are proud of you!

Weather Updates for Tuesday, April 29: JV Baseball @ Columbus – Cancelled Varsity Golf @ Columbus – Cancelled JV Track @ Ft. Scott – TBD JH Track @ Girard – TBD Coaches will share makeup info. More updates to come as available.

Kaila competed last week at the Shawnee Mission District Inv with 21 schools — 18 of them 6A! She earned 2 new personal bests and helped her relays drop major time! 9th in 100 Fly (40 girls) 8th in 100 Back (59 girls) Crushed it against tough competition — great job, Kaila!

4.29.25: Pray for Ava Scripsick Please take a moment to pray one Hail Mary for Ava today. Let’s surround her with prayers and well wishes—drop a comment to show your support! #Classof2025 #PrayForSeniors

04/28: Bella Ascanio logged her 200th career strikeout tonight against the Columbus Titans! Khyla Osborn and Kylee Kretchmar hit home runs! Lady Panthers split with the Titans each team winning one in the double header.

Mark Your Calendars! 11th Annual H.O.P.E. Auction for Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools is happening Saturday, November 8, 2025! An incredible night of faith, fun, and community awaits — you won’t want to miss it! Stay tuned for all the exciting details!

PSU football players spent time today reading to elementary school students 📚🏈, inspiring young minds both on and off the field! 🦍

SMC students shined at Pitt State Science Day last Thursday! 🌟 Over 600 students from 20 schools attended. Addilyn Streeter: 3rd in Anatomy & Physiology Merly Lara-Lopez: 2nd in Sounds of Nature Catherine Kerr: 3rd in Sounds of Nature & Wildlife ID Awesome job, girls! 👏

🚨 Last chance! Sports Banquet tickets due TODAY (4/28)! No tickets at the door. Reserve now: ollsmcschools.org/bc-tix 🎟️

SMCSoftball Update: Due to field conditions, tonight’s game (4/28) will be played at Columbus. Start time: 4:30pm (2 V)