
Volleyball and XC gear is available at https://colgan-sports-fall24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Deadline is Saturday 8/25

Schedule changes are available online for Volleyball! Find updated schedules at OLLsmc.org/panthers
JH Volleyball - time change on 9/16
HS Volleyball - adjustments made on 9/3 and 10/1

Please note that the parish office parking lot (west of the parish office building) will be closed on Wednesday (8/21) and Thursday (8/22) of this week for repairs.
There will also be some minor repairs to the high school parking lot (directly in front of main doors) during the same timeframe. This lot will remain open but certain areas will be blocked off for the work.

Our Cheer and Dance teams welcomed the elementary students back to school this morning! It's a great day to be a Panthers! #wearecolgan


August 15: Happy Birthday to Fr Mike!!


Panther Fans - come show your school spirit!
All Panthers fans, parents, and students are invited to a sign making party on Saturday, August 24 at 1pm at the Fieldhouse pavilion.
This is for ALL events and activities and all are welcome. Sports, Theater, Academic, Faith, ALL SMC ACTIVITIES!
Bring your school spirit and join us for a great time!
Sponsored by Senior Parents and all materials will be provided.

Reminder for HS Fall Sport Pictures!
Friday, 8/16 at 3:30pm
FOOTBALL
(McCullough steps)
Saturday, 8/17 at 8:00am
VOLLEYBALL
(Fieldhouse)
Saturday, 8/17 at9:00 am
XCOUNTRY/GOLF/SOCCER/SWIM/TENNIS
(Adoration Chapel)
Picture order forms are here: https://5il.co/2tkta

08.13.24
Dear Panther Families,
In an effort to help expedite uniform delivery, we are now offering a new/additional uniform top shop for orders.
Also, the theme t-shirts are available to order from this shop. These t-shirts are only approved to be worn to school on specific days as set and communicated by the building principals or classroom teachers.
Please use the link below to place orders.
https://firstedition.chipply.com/smcuniforms/
The link is also available on our website at OLLsmcschools.org under Uniforms.

JHHS Reminder that summer stewardship hour forms are due by Aug 30th! Find forms online at OLLsmcschools.org and click the "Menu" button, the scroll down to the “Student Life” category, and click “Stewardship Hours for JHHS” menu item. Or under Document from our app.

08.09.24
Dear Parish and School Families,
We are pleased to announce that Miss Lauren Flood will join our teams at Our Lady of Lourdes as our Sunday Youth Choir Coordinator and St. Mary’s Colgan as our JHHS Choir Director.
Miss Flood is not new to our community, as she is a lifelong parishioner and proud 2024 graduate of SMC Schools. She has a beautiful voice and has been a member of our choir for many years. We are excited for her to bring her passion for music to our youth.
Please join us in welcoming Miss Flood back to our choir in her new positions. We look forward to the joyful music she will help our children provide.


The SMC senior football players will hold a football clinic for boys in grades K-6 on Saturday, August 24th from 10:30am to 12pm.
The cost is $25. The proceeds help offset the expenses of the 2024 SMC Football season. Camp participants will receive a SMC football t-shirt and lead the Colgan football players on to the field for the Friday, September 27th home football game against Pleasanton.
Form and more details were emailed to K-6 parents.


ATTENTION 7th graders and New Students to SMC! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Krusich at KrusichA@OLLsmc.com


St. Mary's Elementary School Back to School Night will start at 6:30pm on Wed, August 14
Meet the teachers and staff, visit classrooms, get PTO school supplies OR drop off your school supplies, theme shirts will be available for those who ordered.


JHHS Back to School Night is Wed. Aug 14 at 6:45pm.
Informal. Come and Go.
Meet/Greet teachers and staff.
Parents/Students can checkout their lockers.
Tour building. See classrooms. Locate classes. Obtain information.
Sign up for Booster Club or other stewardship opportunities


August 1st: Happy Birthday to Fr. Caleb!!!


Get your goggles and beach towels ready for the SME Back to School Pool Party on Tuesday, August 13 from 5-7pm at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center! Our PTO has organized this great event for our families with a FREE meal for everyone! In order to prepare the food, we need everyone to RSVP.
Please complete the RSVP form by Thursday, August 8th at OLLsmcschools.org/pto-b2s
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.


07.30.24: Congratulations, Jade Tenry ('24), Pittsburg Morning Sun Academician of the Week. We are proud of you!


Fun Fact Friday! Uniform change for 2024-25 school year: uniform shorts are approved to wear year-round! K-12 grades!

PowerSchool is now open for the 24-25 school year. Please check your email for more information. Deadline for registration is August 2nd.


We are pleased to announce that Ms. Byanka Lopez will join our team at St. Mary’s Elementary as she completes her practicum semester in the field of social work through Pittsburg State University and AmeriCorps. Upon completion of her social work degree in December, Ms. Lopez will then begin work as our fully licensed school social worker.
Ms. Lopez is not new to our community, as she is a proud 2020 graduate of SMC Schools. We are excited to see her bring her passion and expertise back to St. Mary's, supporting our students' well-being and fostering a positive school environment.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Byanka Lopez back to St. Mary's Elementary School. We look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students, staff, and families.
