The school year’s almost here — and so is something extra special!
Be sure to mark your calendars for the
11th Annual H.O.P.E. Auction
🗓️ Saturday, November 8, 2025
Our SMC Alumni Relations Coordinator could use some help preparing a mailer. Want to lend a hand? Stop by the parish office Monday (7/28) between 9am–12pm. Come and go as your schedule allows.
Questions? Contact Chris at alumni@OLLsmc.com.
SMC students (7–12): This counts toward School Stewardship Hours—bring your form to get it signed.
Questions? Contact Chris at alumni@OLLsmc.com.
SMC students (7–12): This counts toward School Stewardship Hours—bring your form to get it signed.
St. Sebastian Lifter of the Week
HS Boys: Carston Simmons
HS Girls: Katelyn Schiefelbein
JH Boys: Cruze Reading
JH Girls: Elyse Childers
HS Parents: Early bird pricing for Happy Ads ends Monday at 7:59am! Celebrate your student at a discount—don’t miss out!
👉 OLLsmcschools.org/happy-ad
OOPS! Correction — It's K–6th Grade!
Mark your calendars: Monday, August 18
Meet the Teacher Day at St. Mary’s Elementary!
All K–6th grade students and their families are invited to stop by anytime between 10am–1pm. We can't wait to see you!
PreK families: You'll have your own scheduled time—more details coming soon!
25–26 Be Still Theme Shirts are now available online!
Order here: https://firstedition.chipply.com/smcuniforms/
Open to all! K–6 students may wear them on Fridays, field trips, and blue/white days.
(Link will also be emailed tomorrow.)
VIRTUS Training Reminder for All Parents/Guardians!
If you haven’t completed VIRTUS yet, now’s the time. It’s a required part of enrollment for every parent/guardian.
Need to attend? We’re hosting a session:
Wed, Aug 27 | 6–8pm | Guadalupe Hall
Register at virtus.org
Questions? Email nicholsonj@OLLsmc.com
If you haven’t completed VIRTUS yet, now’s the time. It’s a required part of enrollment for every parent/guardian.
Need to attend? We’re hosting a session:
Wed, Aug 27 | 6–8pm | Guadalupe Hall
Register at virtus.org
Questions? Email nicholsonj@OLLsmc.com
📣 Used Uniform Sales !
🗓 July 26 | 9–10:30am
🗓 July 30 | 5–6:30pm
📍 St. Mary's Elementary School
💵 Cash or check only
Drop off donations at the parish office M–F, 8am–4pm, through Aug. 4!
Check your email for more details.
🗓 July 26 | 9–10:30am
🗓 July 30 | 5–6:30pm
📍 St. Mary's Elementary School
💵 Cash or check only
Drop off donations at the parish office M–F, 8am–4pm, through Aug. 4!
Check your email for more details.
Snow cones and team bonding after pictures. Great evening with Panther Cheer!
St. Sebastian Lifter of the Week
HS Boys: Jace McCready
HS Girls: Cam Jacquinot
JH Boys: Wyatt Osborn
JH Girls: Braelyn McCready
St. Sebastian Lifter of the Week
HS Boys: Jamie Hamilton
HS Girls: Alexis Simone
JH Boys: Cruze Harrell
JH Girls: Becca Anthony
Annette Bradbury ('25) proudly represented Kansas at FCCLA Nationals in Orlando this week, earning a silver medal with a score of 89 in her STAR Event: National Programs in Action. Her “Be the Village” presentation first qualified at state in April. Way to go, Annette!
07.08.25: Congratulations, David Mendez ('25), Pittsburg Morning Sun Academician of the Week. We are proud of you!
PowerSchool is now open for the 2025–26 school year! Check your email for details.
🗓️ Deadline: August 1st
JHHS schedules will be available in mid-July.
You're Invited!
SMC Alumni Relations is hosting our next SMC Connections Lunch—a casual gathering for alumni and friends to catch up, share memories, and enjoy great conversation.
📍 Where: The Pitt (516 N Broadway)
📅 When: Thursday, July 17 at 11:30am
💵 Details: Each guest covers their own meal.
Help us plan ahead! Please RSVP by calling the parish office at 620-231-2135 or emailing floodc@OLLsmc.com so we can reserve enough seating.
All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
SMC Alumni Relations is hosting our next SMC Connections Lunch—a casual gathering for alumni and friends to catch up, share memories, and enjoy great conversation.
📍 Where: The Pitt (516 N Broadway)
📅 When: Thursday, July 17 at 11:30am
💵 Details: Each guest covers their own meal.
Help us plan ahead! Please RSVP by calling the parish office at 620-231-2135 or emailing floodc@OLLsmc.com so we can reserve enough seating.
All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
🎉 Show your Panther Pride! 🎉
The SMC Booster Club is now accepting Happy Ads for the 2025 Fall Sports Program! This beloved keepsake is a great way to celebrate your high school student—whether they're an athlete or not!
✅ Submit a short message + photo
📸 Use a personal photo or their Fall Sports photo
💙 Open to all high school students
💲 Early Bird Special: $40 if submitted before 7:59am on July 28
💲 $50 starting 8am on July 28
🚨 Final Deadline: Friday, August 1 — no late ads accepted!
🔗 Submit your Happy Ad now: OLLsmcschools.org/happy-ad
Thanks for supporting the SMC Booster Club! 🐾
The SMC Booster Club is now accepting Happy Ads for the 2025 Fall Sports Program! This beloved keepsake is a great way to celebrate your high school student—whether they're an athlete or not!
✅ Submit a short message + photo
📸 Use a personal photo or their Fall Sports photo
💙 Open to all high school students
💲 Early Bird Special: $40 if submitted before 7:59am on July 28
💲 $50 starting 8am on July 28
🚨 Final Deadline: Friday, August 1 — no late ads accepted!
🔗 Submit your Happy Ad now: OLLsmcschools.org/happy-ad
Thanks for supporting the SMC Booster Club! 🐾
SMC Boys Youth Basketball Camp starts July 21st! 🏀
- Cost is $30
- Make checks payable to Clint Heffern and pay the first day of camp at the SMC Fieldhouse!
- Contact Coach Heffern with questions at heffernc@ollsmc.com
Several SMC students and recent alumni attended the Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat this past weekend in St. Paul. TEC is a three day retreat focused on the Paschal Mystery, and provides an opportunity for youth to deepen their relationship with Jesus.
St. Mary’s Elementary School is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time paraprofessional position.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Mrs. O’Brien directly via email at ObrienK@OLLsmc.com for more information.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Mrs. O’Brien directly via email at ObrienK@OLLsmc.com for more information.
Notice: Track & Practice Field Closed starting Thursday, July 3 until further notice for improvement work. Please avoid the area for your safety.
Thanks to the generous support of the H.O.P.E. 2024 Fund-A-Need, this project is now underway!
Thanks to the generous support of the H.O.P.E. 2024 Fund-A-Need, this project is now underway!
