St Mary's Middle School

Mississippi Valley Christian School, established in 1974, enrolls students in kindergarten through grade 12. The school offers a variety of educational services. Its curriculum includes computer applications, mathematics, history, geography, science and English. Mississippi Valley Christian School provides various extracurricular activities, including basketball, volleyball, soccer and cheerleading. In addition, the school conducts sessions in music, dramatics and fine arts. It organizes sports tournaments, parties, orientation programs and parent-teacher meetings. Additionally, the school provides meal, transportation and career guidance services. Mississippi Valley Christian School organizes various fundraising events and activities. Located in Alton, Ill., the school employs a staff of teachers, administrators, language experts and trainers. It is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church.

Marquette Catholic High School, a coeducational institution of the Diocese of Springfield in Alton, Ill., offers education in the Catholic tradition. The school was founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1927, and has been fully accredited by the North Central Association of colleges and Secondary Schools since 1929. Its curriculum includes English, composition, consumer education, health, United States history, U.S. government and constitution exam, and physical education. The school also offers classes in mathematics, fine arts, social studies, lab sciences, and summer reading program. Its sports program includes baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, softball, swimming, volleyball, and track and field events.