St. Margaret of Scotland has long valued diversity and is continually working to improve our community’s individual and collective efforts. This call to action comes from our mission, from our tradition begun in earnest under former principal Sister John Mandeville’s leadership, and in conjunction with the U.S. bishops’ renewed call to identify racism as a sin in need of healing.

St. Margaret’s has a Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (CIDE) on staff, Mr. Corey Shorter, who manages and plans diversity efforts at the school.  He runs the Diversity Council for students, and works very closely with the PTA’s Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee.

Activities and Programs

No Place for Hate

St. Margaret of Scotland is recognized as a No Place for Hate school. This initiative is a self-guided program that empowers all stakeholders to take initiative in enhancing and sustaining a positive school environment where every student can flourish.

Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity PTA Monthly Meetings

At SMOS, we host monthly DEI PTA meetings to generate ideas and explore new strategies tailored to our distinctive school community.

The Student Diversity Committee

At SMOS, our students recognize the significance of diversity and inclusion.  In the fall of 2023, we formed the Student Diversity Council.  The members of this council were enthusiastic and thrilled to have the chance to represent their peers.  The council plays an active role in organizing school-wide events and participates in enjoyable activities with the younger grades.  The Student Diversity Council is a flourishing new initiative at SMOS.

Monthly Heritage Studies

Every month, the entire school community dedicates itself to exploring a chosen heritage, examining its traditions and history throughout the month.

September
National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15)

October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Italian American Heritage Month

November
National American Indian Heritage Month

February
African American History Month

March
National Women’s History Month
Irish-American Heritage Month

April
National Deaf History Month (March 13 – April 15)

Arab American Heritage Month

May
Asian American/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Older Americans Month
Jewish American Heritage Month

June
LBGQT Pride Month

The Mandeville Fund

The Mandeville Multicultural Fund has been established to provide assistance to minority families who are not necessarily Catholic, who live in the city, and who desire an education at St. Margaret of Scotland School. The scholarship fund is maintained by contributions from parish and school families.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE MANDEVILLE FUND