St. Mary's School Alumni- Mt. Carmel, IL

07/29/2026

Looking for a preschool or Pre-K where your child will be known, loved, and challenged to grow? 💙💛

Little Blessings Preschool & Pre-K at St. Mary’s Catholic School still has a limited number of openings for the upcoming school year!

Our program offers:
✨ A faith-filled learning environment
✨ Caring, experienced teachers
✨ Strong academic foundations
✨ Hands-on learning and discovery
✨ A welcoming school family

You do not have to be Catholic to attend. We welcome families of all faith backgrounds who are looking for a high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing environment.

📚 Preschool: Children must be 3 years old by the first day of school and potty trained.
📚 Pre-K: Children must be 4 years old by September 1.

Don’t miss the opportunity to give your child a strong start in a school where little hearts grow in faith and learning!

Call us at 618-263-3183
Email Annie at [email protected]
Visit smsrockets.org

Schedule a tour, ask questions, and reserve your child’s spot today! 🚀💙💛

06/03/2026

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View Steven Daniel Haase's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/01/2026

Please keep the Haase family in your prayers. Steven was a member SMS Class of 2019.

From Wabash County Sheriff J. Derek Morgan: On June 1, 2026 at approximately 9:24 a.m. Wabash County 911 received a 911 call reference 3 men being trapped in a grain bin at Friendsville Ave. and N 1550 Blvd.  The Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Mt. Carmel Police Department responded along

05/01/2026

03/24/2026

Congratulations!!

Join us for a party 50 years in the making! Our very own, Karen (Dulgar) Waterbury, is celebrating 50 years teaching at St. Mary’s School, and we would love to celebrate her with you! We will be hosting an Open House on May 1st from 3:30-6pm in the Gathering Space at St. Mary’s Church. Come by, visit with Mrs. Waterbury, and thank her for the amazing gifts she has given to our community over the years!

Please share this post and spread the word so that everyone gets a chance to stop by celebrate this accomplishment!!

02/16/2026

Special Announcement!!!

Be on the lookout for more info to come! We are so excited about this opportunity for our students!

02/13/2026

Seeking a principal

We have been SO blessed to have Mrs. Lori Wissel step up and be our outstanding Principal this year and we are so thankful for her.

That being said, she will not be returning for the upcoming school year, so we are looking for a new Principal. Please send this to anyone you know who would be interested in joining our amazing school community!

02/04/2026

Prayers of comfort for the family.

Gail Marie Poland, 80, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2026, peacefully at her residence. She was born on April 15, 1945, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Robert James and Elizabeth Marie (Marcoe) Trottier. Gail graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1963. She wo

02/03/2026

Prayers of peace & comfort for the family.

Debbie Sue (Trottier) Duffey, 66, of Mt. Carmel, IL, died January 31, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN with her loving family by her side. She was born August 4, 1959 in Mt. Carmel, IL, to Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Marcoe) Trottier. She was a graduate of St. Mar...