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In the 2023-24 school year, 57% of Coal City Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Students practice persuasive writing by suggesting Halloween costumes for teacher

Last week, Mrs. Anderson’s fourth grade class at Coal City Intermediate School focused on understanding the concept of an author's claim in reading lessons.

Coal City High School invites veterans to appreciation breakfast on November 10

Coal City High School will host a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Monday, November 10.

Coal City eighth graders prepare for grammar test and join vocabulary bowl

Eighth grade English/language arts students at Coal City Middle School are concentrating on grammar and vocabulary in their current studies.
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Coal City Elementary School second graders design glue in hands-on science project

In Mrs. Martino's second grade class at Coal City Elementary School, students are engaging in a science project where they act as "glue engineers."

Coal City Intermediate School fifth graders practice coordinate graphing through creative exercises

Students in Mr. Leve’s fifth grade math class at Coal City Intermediate School recently focused on coordinate graphing as part of their curriculum.

First graders design pet rocks as part of reading program in Coal City

First grade students in Mrs. Strunga’s class at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 participated in a reading project centered on the Superkids curriculum.

Kindergarten class holds ABC Fashion Show at Coal City Early Childhood Center

Students in Mrs. Wren and Miss Jackman’s kindergarten class at Coal City Early Childhood Center held an ABC Fashion Show on September 26 to demonstrate their progress in learning the alphabet.

Coal City educators recognized as 2025 Star Teachers by colleagues

Five educators from the Coal City Community Unit School District have been named Star Teachers for 2025, following nominations and selections by their colleagues.

Coal City eighth graders begin year with historical novel on yellow fever

Coal City Middle School eighth grade students have started reading their first novel of the year in social studies class.

Coalers girls tennis team falls to Joliet Catholic Academy

The Coal City High School girls tennis team faced Joliet Catholic Academy on Monday, with the Angels securing a 7-0 victory over the Coalers.

Preschoolers at Coal City learn about friendship through creative classroom activities

Last week, preschool students at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 focused on learning about friendship.

Coalers girls golf team posts record-breaking scores at recent tournaments

Last week, the Coalers Girls Golf team participated in two 18-hole tournaments, with all team members achieving career low scores.

Sixth graders at Coal City Middle School focus on decimals and fractions in math

In Mrs. Moir’s sixth grade math class at Coal City Middle School, students are focusing on calculations that involve decimals and fractions.

Coal City Middle School band earns awards at local parades

The Coal City Middle School Marching Coalers began the school year with several performances and achievements.

Coal City tennis team claims victory at Coaler Quad tournament

Coal City High School’s tennis team secured a strong victory at the Coaler Quad on Saturday, September 6, with a total of 10 wins and 170 games.

First graders begin year with Daily 5 reading routine in Coal City

Mrs. Wilkinson’s first grade class has started the school year by learning new routines and making friends.

Coalers boys golf team claims conference win over Lisle

The Coalers Boys Golf team secured a win in the Illinois Central Eight conference, defeating Lisle with a score of 190-198 on Thursday, September 11.

Coal City Middle School plans fundraising night at local McDonald’s

Faculty, staff, and administrators from Coal City Middle School will be participating in McTeacher’s Night at the Coal City McDonald’s on Wednesday, September 17.

Coalers volleyball hosts annual night supporting childhood cancer awareness

The Coalers Volleyball Program held its 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness/Megan Bugg Night on Monday, September 15.