
Happy Catholic Schools Week Panthers! We hope to see you at 3pm today (1/29) in the church for Holy Hour + Rosary. Activities for the rest of the week can be found at OLLsmc.org/CSW


Congratulations to our Scholars Bowl Team (not pictured: Ali Scripsick) on winning CNC league meet last night!

St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools is celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2023 Jan 29th-Feb 4th. Parish and School Families are invited to join us for a Holy Hour + Rosary on Sunday, Jan 29th. Learn more and see all CSW activities at OLLsmc.org/CSW


Additional air dates have been added for the KOAM/St. Mary's Elementary Pledge of Allegiance at https://www.ollsmcschools.org/article/965545

CALLING NEW SMC STUDENTS: Anyone interested in enrolling their child into St. Mary's PreK, Daycare, Elementary or SMC 7th-12th grades for the 2023-2024 school year may apply now online. Go to OLLsmc.org.
Parents: Currently enrolled SMC K-11th grade students DO NOT need to complete online applications. Children who are currently attending our preschool and/or daycare SHOULD apply online.
Please contact respective building principals with any questions.
Mrs. Kristen O'Brien, Elementary Principal: 620.231.6941
Mr. Dennis Burke, Jr/Sr High Principal: 620.231.4690


PTO has reopened the Jake’s PTO Apparel store through Tuesday.
Shop online at http://Smepto.com
Orders are done by Jake’s Customs and will be delivered to elementary office Feb 6.

Congratulations to our 2023 Basketball Homecoming Court! Junior Ladies in Waiting are Amy Adamson, Lauren Flood, and Isabella Piccini. Senior Queen Candidates are Greta Ison, Ali Scripsick, and Lauren Torrance. Queen will be announced during the Feb 3rd games vs Columbus.


Let the good times roll! 🛼
SME reminder: school skate night is this week for PreK-6 enrolled at St. Mary’s.
Thurs (1/12) at Lowe’s Skateway from 6-8pm. $6/skater.
Childcare is not provided. Parents are invited to stay.


SAVE THE DATE: June 6-9, 2023 Catholic Kids Camp!
For children of the school and parish, currently enrolled in PreK-4th grades, at St. Mary's Elementary School (9am-12pm) with exciting activities to learn more about our Catholic Faith! Watch for more details in early spring.


Freshman Addilyn Streeter performed at the State Thespian Festival in Wichita yesterday. She received a superior rating (highest you can get) and an invitation to perform it at the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University this summer! Congratulations Addilyn!!


Mrs. Dickey is offering an ACT prep course for Reading and English on January 28th from 9am-12pm.
This course is open first to juniors; if there is space left, sophomores are welcome. Click this link for registration form if interested: https://5il.co/1mto8

Merry Christmas Panthers!


Third graders worked so hard on their baby blanket service project and have finished them for some special babies this winter! 💙💙 Here are some of the blankets they made. Great work third graders, we are proud of you!



St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools will dismiss around 11am on Friday, December 16, after our all-school Mass at 10:15am, for Christmas Break. On behalf of all our teachers and staff, we wish you a blessed Advent season and a Merry Christmas!


SMC basketball coaches are seeking volunteers for the Snowball Classic Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 17th. Please review the available slots by clicking this link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e45a9a62daafe3-smcsnowball

St. Mary's Elementary! The next PTO school skate night is Monday, Dec 12th for PreK-6th grade (enrolled at SME) at Lowes from 6-8pm.
$6 per skater.
Childcare is not provided. Parents are invited to stay.


Panther Basketball Game Day @Columbus.
Watch High School Basketball Games LIVE with ESPN100.7 at http://espn1007.com/broadcast/st-marys-colgan/

ST. MARY'S ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Our annual Elementary School Christmas Program will be Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm in the St. Mary's Colgan Fieldhouse.
Students are asked to wear their Sunday best to the program. If you choose a skirt or dress for your daughter, please make sure that it covers the shoulders. Dresses and skirts should be at least the length of uniform skirts and jumpers. We are asking that no jeans be worn.


We would like to congratulate Mrs. Janet Holden on recently being named a 2023 Woman of Distinction by the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce! This title honors exceptional women in the Pittsburg area, who are devote to the service of our community.
“Thank you to the students of SMC for nominating me for this honor," Mrs. Holden shared. “I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to combine my passions for the Catholic faith, youth ministry and education by working at St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools!”
We are proud of you, Mrs. Holden!


CYM is still looking for help this Saturday (11/19) at Parking for Pitt. Please consider volunteering at OLLsmc.org/parking