3.03.26: Pray for Klayton Adamson
Please take a moment today to say one Hail Mary for Klayton. Let’s lift him up with prayers, love, and encouragement. Drop a comment to show your support 💙
#SeniorPrayerDay #ClassOf2026
Please take a moment today to say one Hail Mary for Klayton. Let’s lift him up with prayers, love, and encouragement. Drop a comment to show your support 💙
#SeniorPrayerDay #ClassOf2026
The St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools Application for Enrollment will open at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 2. The form will not be accessible before 9:00 AM.
Please visit OLLsmcschools.org/enrollment at that time to complete your application.
🏀Semifinals 2026 Class 2A
Lady Panthers: Tues, 3/3 at SMC 6pm
St. Mary’s Colgan (20-2) vs Cherokee- Southeast (12-12)
Panthers: Wed, 3/4 at SMC 6pm
St. Mary’s Colgan (16-6) vs Udall (9-13)
No gate passes accepted.
🏀 2/27 — 2026 Class 2A Quarterfinals
SMC vs. Eureka | 6 PM | SMC Fieldhouse
Gate Admission (no passes):
$8 Adults | $6 Students
Lenten Friday: Meat-free concessions (pretzels, popcorn, nachos, candy, drinks)
🍽️ Grab dinner beforehand at the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry!
On Wednesday, Think Fast came to SMC to give a presentation on safe driving to our student body. Students participated in many activities, including dancing, acting, and trivia competitions. The overall winners even received a $100 Amazon gift card! This was an amazing experience, and the Think Fast team did an excellent job promoting safe driving.
"God gave me this talent and my parents, teammates and coaches gave me the support, I’ve worked hard to achieve this and I couldn’t be more blessed." Jakayla Davis, SMC Senior
Congratulations on this incredible milestone. We are proud of you!!
📸courtesy John Keck
We had a great Smart Families Family Code dinner at SME last night! Thanks to all the families who are committed to delaying smart phone and limiting screen time as their children grow and develop!
BIG congratulations to 6th grader, Aubri Caskey. She represented SME well at the diocesan spelling bee in Wichita on Tuesday!
St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School: Staff Announcement (3/3)
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Alex (McCormick) Grimaldi to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School as our new 5th grade teacher.
Mrs. Grimaldi brings eight years of classroom experience, beginning her teaching career at Webb City Middle School, where she taught for four years. She later moved to Arizona while her husband, Nate Grimaldi (SMC Class of 2013), attended medical school, spending three years there as a 4th grade teacher. This school year, she has served as a long-term substitute at Resurrection Catholic School in Wichita. We are excited to welcome Mrs. Grimaldi back to her alma mater (SMC Class of 2014) and look forward to the passion for teaching and experience she brings to our faculty and school community.
Mrs. Amy Kannarr is moving to 4th grade.
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Alex (McCormick) Grimaldi to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School as our new 5th grade teacher.
Mrs. Grimaldi brings eight years of classroom experience, beginning her teaching career at Webb City Middle School, where she taught for four years. She later moved to Arizona while her husband, Nate Grimaldi (SMC Class of 2013), attended medical school, spending three years there as a 4th grade teacher. This school year, she has served as a long-term substitute at Resurrection Catholic School in Wichita. We are excited to welcome Mrs. Grimaldi back to her alma mater (SMC Class of 2014) and look forward to the passion for teaching and experience she brings to our faculty and school community.
Mrs. Amy Kannarr is moving to 4th grade.
St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School: Staff Announcement (2/3)
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Jesus Medina to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School as our new 3rd grade teacher.
Mr. Medina brings nine years of teaching experience, including time spent teaching preschool and 2nd grade. He currently serves as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Holy Name Catholic School in Coffeyville. We are excited to have Mr. Medina join our faculty and look forward to the faith, knowledge, and dedication he will bring to our St. Mary’s school community.
Mrs. Whitney Clawson is moving to kindergarten.
St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School: Staff Announcement (1/3)
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Kara Jeck as our new Physical Education teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School.
Mrs. Jeck brings 11 years of teaching experience, having taught reading, math, social studies, science, and special education at the middle school level. Most recently, she served as a physical education teacher in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Mrs. Jeck will be relocating to Pittsburg with her husband, Coach Stu Jeck, who was recently named head coach of the St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Football Team. Together they have a four-year-old son, Forest. We are excited to have Mrs. Jeck join our school community and look forward to the energy and experience she will bring to our students.
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Kara Jeck as our new Physical Education teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School.
Mrs. Jeck brings 11 years of teaching experience, having taught reading, math, social studies, science, and special education at the middle school level. Most recently, she served as a physical education teacher in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Mrs. Jeck will be relocating to Pittsburg with her husband, Coach Stu Jeck, who was recently named head coach of the St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Football Team. Together they have a four-year-old son, Forest. We are excited to have Mrs. Jeck join our school community and look forward to the energy and experience she will bring to our students.
🏀Quarterfinals 2026 Class 2A
GATE ADMISSION (no passes accepted)
$8 per adult | $6 per child
Lady Panthers: Thurs, 2/26 at SMC 6pm
St. Mary’s Colgan (19-2) vs West Elk (3-18)
Panthers: Fri, 2/27 at SMC 6pm
St. Mary’s Colgan (15-6) vs Eureka (5-16)
Panther Fans: You are invited to the opening and blessing of the St. Mary’s Colgan Hitting Facility Expansion on Tuesday, March 3, from 4–4:30pm. The event will feature guest speakers, a blessing, and Coach Watt throwing the ceremonial first pitch.
The expansion is connected to our current weight room, located at 206 Larry Garman Ave on the campus of St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools. (Parking is recommended in the SMC Fieldhouse lot.)
The expansion is connected to our current weight room, located at 206 Larry Garman Ave on the campus of St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools. (Parking is recommended in the SMC Fieldhouse lot.)
We are proud of you! Panthers stayed focused and had a great season!
2025–2026 CNC League Champions with a 10–2 record.
Well-earned and well-deserved. 🐾💙
2025–2026 CNC League Champions with a 10–2 record.
Well-earned and well-deserved. 🐾💙
Lady Panthers are ON FIRE! 🐾
Undefeated CNC league champs with a 12–0 record!
That makes six consecutive league titles—a legacy of hard work, heart, and pure dominance. We are proud of you!
Undefeated CNC league champs with a 12–0 record!
That makes six consecutive league titles—a legacy of hard work, heart, and pure dominance. We are proud of you!
The 5th grade students worked hard on their presidential research for their report. They wrote a speech about their president and presented it to the students and guests.
Please come to SME to claim your lost items! They will be donated at the end of February.
2/19 UPDATE 🏀: Varsity girls game at Frontenac tonight has been canceled by Frontenac due to illness and limited player availability.
JV boys tip off at 5PM → followed by 2Qs C team boys → then Varsity boys
Let’s still pack the stands, Panthers!! 🐾
JV boys tip off at 5PM → followed by 2Qs C team boys → then Varsity boys
Let’s still pack the stands, Panthers!! 🐾
Scholars take 2nd at State!!!!!
What do you do when your popcorn machine goes out on Homecoming?
You call your Pittsburg community for help — and they SHOW UP. 🙌🍿
Huge shoutout to Arvest Bank and AMC Theatres in Pittsburg for saving the concession stand day!
We are so grateful for businesses that step in without hesitation and remind us what community really looks like.
