After finishing our novel "The Breadwinner", Sixth grade enjoyed an Afghani tea party!
Volunteers should meet in the SMC High School parking lot. We’ll focus on leaf cleanup, shrub trimming, and general outdoor work, and expect to finish by 4pm, depending on turnout.
Find the printable game schedule, plus links to add it to iCal or Google Calendar, at OLLsmc.org/panthers. (Schedule subject to change.)
Next week is our St. Mary's Elementary Christmas Program. Our K–6th graders have been working hard with Ms. Suarez in music class to prepare a joyful evening for all our special guests. We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!
DATE: Wednesday, December 17
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium
BIG thanks to PTO for funding this new location possible!
Senior Klayton Adamson capped off an incredible season with 45 touchdowns, the most ever in a single season at SMC! An unbelievable year of hard work, grit, and heart. Congratulations, Klayton!
Girls
JV: SMC – 29, Lamar – 27
Varsity: SMC – 72, Lamar – 50
Boys
Varsity: SMC – 73, Lamar – 72
JV: SMC – 58, Lamar – 54
C Team: SMC – 47, Lamar – 38
Great work, Panthers!
2026 Catholic Calendars are here! Stop by the parish office to pick one up for yourself or your family.
Later this week, we’ll place the remaining calendars in the back of the church for the weekend. When they’re gone, they’re gone—so be sure to grab yours!
A graduate from Chanute High School in 1990 and Pittsburg State University in 1995 with Bachelor's Degree in Education, Mr. DeLaTorre is currently in his 31st year of education.
Most recently, Mr.DeLaTorre has been at Fort Scott High School since 2000. He has served in various capacities with KSHSAA through the years, including service as a committee member, Sub-State manager, and host of 6A State Baseball Tournament in Fort Scott for two years. Currently serving as District 2 Rep. for the KIAAA (Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association). He was also the head Boys Basketball Coach at FSHS from 2000 - 2020, where he won 6 league titles and 2 4A State Championships in 2004 and 2005. In addition to state championships, he also led Ft. Scott to 4A runner-up in 2007 and 3rd in 2012. Since 2018, he has served as Athletic Director and Activity Director at FSHS.
"I am extremely excited to join the staff at St. Mary's Colgan next year and begin a new chapter of my career. I am honored to have this opportunity and look forward to being a part of the tradition of success at Colgan High School." - Jeff DeLaTorre
" Mr.DeLaTorre will be another excellent addition to our staff. With his credentials, experience in the classroom and outside of the classroom, we are now able to reorganize our JH and HS athletic responsibilities in order to provide an additional layer of support, supervision, and administration within our growing athletic programs. Beginning in the fall of 2026, along with his teaching duties, Mr. DeLaTorre will serve as the HS Athletic Director and Mr. Kent ONeal will serve as the JH Athletic Director in addition to his JH math teaching duties." - Tim Conrad
Hoops and Halos 🏀 Showcase Scores Update
THURSDAY 12/4 Scores
GIRLS
4A #3 Topeka Hayden - 54
2A #2 St. Mary's Colgan - 51
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St. Michael the Archangel (Mo.) - 42
Ozark Catholic (Ark.) - 19
BOYS
4A #8 Topeka Hayden - 82
Bishop Ward - 42
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St. Michael the Archangel (Mo.) - 74
2A #5 St. Mary's Colgan - 69
FRIDAY 12/5 SCHEDULE
2:00 PM Girls: SMC vs. St. Michael the Archangel
3:45 PM Boys: Hayden vs. St. Michael the Archangel
5:30 PM Girls: Hayden vs. Ozark Catholic
7:15 PM Boys: SMC vs. Bishop Ward
MORE: https://www.ollsmcschools.org/article/2557590
Please join us in welcoming Seth Gollhofer as our new Facilities Coordinator for the parish and school. Seth and his wife, Amy, have four children, two of whom attend St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools. He will begin his role at the end of this week. We’re grateful to have him on board.
