St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools

⛳️ 9/4: Congratulations to our Lady Panthers placing 3rd today at the Columbus invitational. Individual Medalists: Dani Yaghmour 5th Claire Vacek 7th Mary Mall 10th

9/4 XC Results from today’s Labette County Invitational - Haley’s Run: JV Girls - 1st Place 🥇 2. Ana Kalan - 27:13 🥈 3. Alexis Simone - 27:26 🥉 6. Sadie Fox - 30:00 🏅 7. Stephanie Alvarado - 30:30 🏅 8. Laila Smith - 31:04 🏅 9. Reese Tyler - 31:07 🏅 JV Boys - 2nd Place 🥈 2. Samuel Landsteiner - 22:24 🥈 4. Reid Mishmash - 22:51 🏅 8. Xander Reading - 24:51 🏅 10. Larryson Lara-Lopez - 27:23 🏅 12. Bryson Lopez - 28:57 🏅 14. Joseph Lara - 30:21 🏅 Varsity Girls - 1st Place 🥇 1. Mari Gilmore - 19:53 🥇 2. Alli Karleskint - 22:04 🥈 3. Gillian Wilbert - 22:47 🥉 4. Adriana Lopez-Gomez - 22:56 🏅 7. Kayla Hutchison - 24:01 🏅 9. Mary Boschee - 24:42 🏅 12. Ryanna Thompson - 25:58 🏅 Varsity Boys - 1st Place 🥇 1. Colton Smithhisler - 16:55 🥇 5. Gabe Brown - 18:55 🏅 6. Braven Smithhisler - 19:00 🏅 10. Michael Vacek - 19:29 🏅 17. Landon Mishmash - 21:01 18. Lucas Suarez - 21:43 20. Jayden Brown - 22:02

Steps with Seniors | Janessa Davis
Every step tells a story. Hear what Janessa has to say as she walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad: https://youtube.com/shorts/XbMBzcHcu8g

Reminder: HS Pro-Life shirt orders close tomorrow! 🐾 Order here: firstedition.chipply.com/lovethemboth

HS Pro-Life Shirts 🐾
Grades 9–12 can now order new Pro-Life shirts! (JH will continue with the Community shirts.)
👉 Short sleeve, long sleeve & crew
👉 Uniform-approved on Wednesdays (Community shirts still allowed but being phased out)
🗓 Order window: Aug 28–Sept 5
🔗 firstedition.chipply.com/lovethemboth

📣 2025 Teacher of the Year Promotion
In partnership with the Wis-Pak Marketing Group, BUBBL’R is excited to honor outstanding teachers!

🏆 The winning teacher will receive:
A year’s supply of BUBBL’R
A BUBBL’R mini fridge
A $500 gift card
A $10,000 donation to their school

📅 Key Dates:
Nominations open: September 2 – November 7, 2025
Voting period: November 14 – November 21, 2025
Winner announced: December 2, 2025

Anyone—friends, coworkers, or family—can nominate a teacher online at:
👉 drinkbubblr.com/teacher-of-the-year

Help us celebrate our teachers who go above and beyond every day!

No School Monday 9/1/25: Labor Day

OLLsmcschools.org/calendar

Challenge accepted! 3rd grade problem solving in action!

08.26.25: Congratulations, Aislin Tyler ('25), Pittsburg Morning Sun Academician of the Week. We are proud of you!

HS Pro-Life Shirts 🐾
Grades 9–12 can now order new Pro-Life shirts! (JH will continue with the Community shirts.)
👉 Short sleeve, long sleeve & crew
👉 Uniform-approved on Wednesdays (Community shirts still allowed but being phased out)
🗓 Order window: Aug 28–Sept 5
🔗 firstedition.chipply.com/lovethemboth

🎭🐾 New Panther Fan Merch Alert! 🐾🎶 Fine Arts just rolling out fresh Panther gear – perfect for showing your spirit while supporting the arts! 👉 Check it out here: http://firstedition.chipply.com/colganfinearts/ 🛒 Hurry! The store closes 9/29 at 12PM. 💙 SUPPORT THE ARTS!

Steps with Seniors | Brock Radell
Every step tells a story. Hear what Brock has to say as he walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad: https://youtube.com/shorts/VmOHQDyw1Og?feature=share

Steps with Seniors | Jamie Hamilton
Every step tells a story. Hear what Jamie has to say as he walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad: https://youtube.com/shorts/HPA3tI15qvc?feature=share

Steps with Seniors | Brady Crossland
Every step tells a story. Hear what Brady has to say as he walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad: https://youtube.com/shorts/whN_hOtM5jg?feature=share

Steps with Seniors | Caleb Garner
Every step tells a story. Hear what Caleb has to say as he walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad: https://youtu.be/YcNKVdErCls

Steps with Seniors | Brady Badart
Every step tells a story. Hear what Brady has to say as he walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad:
https://youtube.com/shorts/qiA_t7fsqTM?feature=share

Steps with Seniors | Klayton Adamson
Every step tells a story. Hear what Klayton has to say as he walks the church steps with Mr. Conrad: https://youtube.com/shorts/JUSYFLRMst4?feature=shared

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.