St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools

Our high school CYM kicked off the school year with a pickleball and corn hole tournament. Congrats to our winners in pickleball: Dani Yaghmour and Xander Reading. The corn hole winners were Cruz Harrell and Max Swezey.

Steps with Seniors: Class of 2027
Let’s walk and talk with Pablo Carmona: https://youtu.be/6B-dHc_OaQ8

Tradition continues! Steps with Seniors: Class of 2027
Let’s walk and talk with Will Schremmer: https://youtu.be/_gBiw6ESACg

Help support our Panther volleyball and football programs through Stewardship of Time by volunteering in the concession stand!

Your volunteer hours count toward Panther Passport hours, and all proceeds go directly back to the Athletic Department.

Games start soon, so sign up today!
🏈 Football: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044AA5A72BA4F49-65478787-colgan
🏐 Volleyball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044AA5A72BA4F49-65478350-colgan

Upcoming Activity Dates/Times Adjusted:

Girls Golf @ Columbus Thursday Sept. 3 moved from 3pm to 10am
Cross Country @ Labette County Sept. 3 moved from 2pm to 10am
JH VB @ Columbus Monday Sept. 7 moved to Tuesday Sept. 8 at 5pm

**Possible game time adjustment for Friday's FB game at Girard from 7pm to 8pm. Stay tuned regarding this possibility.

🚨 LUNCH MENU CHANGE: Thursday, September 3

Opt 1: Quesadilla (replaces White Chicken Chili)
Opt 2: Chicken Patty

Online menu has been updated. See full week's menu at OLLsmcschools.org/dining

Don't forget to bring a case of water tonight (8/28) for admission into the Football Jamboree in the Jungle!

Host: Carnie Smith Stadium on the campus of Pittsburg State University

7pm SMC vs Galena
8pm Galena vs. Baxter Springs
9pm SMC vs. Baxter Springs
*Times are approximate

Something magical is brewing in the swamp… 💚 We’re ogrejoyed to announce that our JHHS Fall production will be SHREK! 🧅🐴👑 Congrats to our amazing cast and crew! We can’t wait to bring this fairy tale to life—because, let’s be honest, this show is going to be far, far away from ordinary! 🎭 Show dates: TBA in November

8/24 — Lady Panthers take 7th place at the Dubs Dread! ⛳️💙 Individual Medalist: Dani Yaghmour finished 6th with a score of 79! Great job, Dani and Lady Panthers!

📸 Picture Day — Wed., Aug. 26! SME — Free Dress Day JHHS — School Uniform 📧 Photo access/order info will be emailed from Jostens Pix (JPIX) to your PowerSchool parent email. 🚫 Please do NOT wear green!

We did it!! We made it through the first day of school! We are SO proud of you, Panthers! 💙 Happy Back to School, everyone! Remember, He chose you—now make it the best year ever! 🐾

Our Panther Cheer and Dance teams helped welcome our elementary students to their first day of school! From big smiles to big cheers, they made sure our youngest Panthers kicked off the year with plenty of school spirit! Welcome back, Panthers! Let’s make it a GREAT year! 🐾💙

Sr. Mary Francesca, IHM and Sr. Mary Grace, IHM had lunch with Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, whom St. Gianna gave birth to shortly before her death. What a beautiful and special opportunity! ❤️🙏

It was a joy to have our parents on campus last night for Back to School Parent meetings!  Only 4 sleeps until the first day of school.  We can’t wait!

📣 Sports Physical Reminder SMC students in grades 7–12 participating in sports (including cheer and dance) must have a current physical and required medical forms on file each year. 8/17/26 No forms = no practice. 📄 Forms downloadable at: OLLsmc.org/panthers

It was wonderful to see Dr. Gianna Molla, daughter of Saint Gianna, at the Midwest Catholic Family Conference yesterday!

We also didn’t realize Pope Leo would be available for souvenir photos! 😂 He didn’t say much, but we were still honored to meet him.

We brought home Dr. Gianna’s book, which will be available in the library, along with some wonderful advice. She reminded us that practicing medicine is a mission, not simply a job, and she assured us that she will be praying for us.

A truly special experience!

Save the Date: Mini Panther Football Clinic
Saturday, August 22, 2026
11am-1pm at Hutch Field
Cost: $30
Open to any K-6th grade boy

Get your goggles and beach towels ready for the SME Back to School Pool Party on Monday, August 10 from 5-7pm at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center! Our PTO has organized this great event for our families with a FREE meal for everyone! We are looking forward to a great evening of fun for the whole family as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year! At least one parent is expected to stay while children are attending the back to school swim.