Middle school students in Mount Carmel, Illinois

St. Margaret of Scotland School is a private Catholic primary school located at 9833 South Throop Street in Chicago, Illinois. Situated near the Blue Island Ridge, the school serves the communities of Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood, Washington Heights, and the City of Blue Island. With a reputation for scholastic excellence, St. Margaret of Scotland offers a high school preparatory curriculum that prepares students for success academically and socially in high school and beyond. Students from the school go on to attend top high schools in the area such as Seton Academy, Brother Rice, Leo, Marist, Mount Carmel, St. Rita, St. Ignatius, and more. At St. Margaret of Scotland, a standards-based grading approach is utilized, focusing on levels of mastery rather than percentages. This approach helps students set goals, receive support, and monitor their progress effectively. The school also offers virtual instructional sessions through third-party remote learning applications to ensure continuous learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to The River Church, a vibrant and welcoming church family located in the heart of downtown Mount Carmel, Illinois. Founded by Pastor Darrel Thompson and his wife Deana, along with their friends and family, The River Church began as a series of small meetings and has grown into a thriving community dedicated to faith, fellowship, and service. At The River Church, we believe in nurturing a biblical concept of FAMILY, where authentic relationships with God and one another are at the core of our mission. We offer a variety of ministries designed to support and enrich our members' spiritual journeys, including our Men’s Ministry, Hidden Treasure Women’s Ministry, Marriage Ministry, and a dynamic youth group for middle and high school students.