St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools

Back to School Dance is this Friday, August 22nd!

HS Panthers—it’s time to kick off the year!
📍 Activity Center
🕣 8:30–10:30pm
💵 $7 single | $10 couple
👕 Attire: BLACK OUT (wear all black!)

Sponsored by Cheer + Dance

We are excited for the start of the new school year and are equally excited to have Smart Families at St. Mary's Elementary School this year. We know the negative impacts smartphones and social media have on the wellbeing of our students and family life. Let's work together to establish new norms in our community that align with our beliefs. As part of this partnership, I would like to invite every family in our school community to adopt these four shared norms that support student well-being and healthy development: 1. Prioritize your family and your values 2. Delay smartphones until high school 3. Delay social media until at least age 16 4. Phone-free school day Smart Families will be hosting a number of educational events for families and the children in our community during the school year. This is a priority for our school, and it is our hope that all families will participate. To learn more about Smart Families, please visit www.Smart-Families.org.

August lunch menu is posted on our website and school app. View it at OLLsmcschools.org/dining or under the Dining menu in the SME–SMC app.

📢 Mandatory Back-to-School Parent Meeting is Thursday, 8/14 at 6pm in the SMC Fieldhouse. At least one parent per family must attend; attendance will be recorded. No students or children should attend this meeting.

From 7–8pm, JHHS students and parents may visit the school for locker setup and to meet teachers.

📩 SME families — please check your email for a message from Mrs. O’Brien with details about SME info sessions, supply drop-off, and meet the teacher.

☕✨ Team spirit + caffeine = unstoppable! 📣 Starbucks run before practice for our Panther cheer squad!

8.11.25: SMC Uniforms are just $1 at the Bargain Corner this week — in-store only, while supplies last.
📍 10th & Locust | ⏰ Mon, Wed–Fri 9am–1pm | Closed Tues, Sat & Sun

🚨 New yard sign option this year!
🏠 Panther Fans Live Here! signs now available plus Fall Sports and extra/replacement stakes.

🛒 Order online: OLLsmcschools.org/booster-club
📅 Deadline: 8/24/25 at 11:55pm

🎟️ Get your SMC Booster Club memberships for free admission to home games! Support 175+ JHHS student-athletes.
💙🐾 Panther Fan gear available too!
Fall Sports Kickoff: Aug 24, 6pm @ SMC Fieldhouse
More: OLLsmcschools.org/booster-club

From our inbox: Kaila Karhoff dominated at the Tri-State 'A' Championships—1st place in nearly every event, multiple PRs, and a new conference record in the 50 Fly! She also earned the High Point Award for her age group. Way to go, Kaila!

Last call for HS Happy Ads in Booster Club fall program! $50 each and link closes at 2pm tomorrow 8/1. Go to ollsmcschools.org/happy-ad

Congratulations to Kaila Karhoff for her outstanding achievements at the Crawford County Fair! She earned Reserve Grand Champion in Senior Western Pleasure with her horse Rosie and was awarded Grand Champion in Horses.

St. Sebastian Lifter of the Week HS Boys: Brady Crossland HS Girls: Bella Ascanio JH Boys: Brett Broxterman JH Girls: Kennedy Fenech

07.29.25: Congratulations, Hope Treiber ('25), Pittsburg Morning Sun Academician of the Week. We are proud of you!

UPDATE 3:24pm - phone are working now.

🚨📞 Campus phone lines are currently down for both school buildings and the parish office. We will provide an update once service is restored.

We’re continuing the SMC Alumni Mailer project tomorrow, Tuesday (1/29), from 1–3pm in the parish office. Stop by to help if you can—come and go as needed.

Questions? Contact Chris at alumni@OLLsmc.com.

SMC students (7–12): Counts for School Stewardship Hours—bring your form.

🚨📞 Campus phone lines are currently down for both school buildings and the parish office. We will provide an update once service is restored.

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