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The Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education has approved a new five-year contract for Superintendent Chris Spencer, set to run through his retirement.

Coal City Middle School students learn character analysis through interactive lessons

In Mrs. Himes’ seventh grade English/Language Arts class at Coal City Middle School, students have been focusing on character analysis as part of their curriculum.

Coal City High School’s Creative Blends adds dirty sodas to student-run café menu

Creative Blends, a student-run business at Coal City High School, has introduced dirty sodas to its morning menu.

Coal City Middle School hosts Cookies, Coffee and Cocoa Day for students and guests

Coal City Middle School recently held its Cookies, Coffee and Cocoa Day, an event organized by the Student Council.
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Coal City High School names 22 students as Illinois State Scholars

Coal City High School has announced that 22 of its students have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

Coal City Elementary second graders study landscape art and northern lights

Second grade students at Coal City Elementary School recently explored landscape art by studying the work of American artist Jen Aranyi, known for painting mountain scenes near her home.

Coal City Community Unit District #1 proposes tentative property tax levy increase

Each November, the Coal City Community Unit District #1 Board of Education places its tentative property tax levy on file as part of its annual process to fund operations for the upcoming year.

Coal City Elementary School students learn about pumpkins through library projects

Second and third grade students at Coal City Elementary School spent October engaged in a variety of pumpkin-themed activities in their library, led by Mrs. Erhard. “We kicked off the month with a paper pumpkin decorating contest.

Coal City Middle School eighth graders study mineral properties through hands-on experiments

Mrs. Piatak’s eighth grade science class at Coal City Middle School has been focusing on geology since the start of the school year.

Coalers Volleyball seniors recognized during annual Senior Night

The Coalers Volleyball Team honored its seven senior members during Senior Night on October 15.

Coal City Intermediate School repair project progresses ahead of schedule

One year after the closure of Coal City Intermediate School due to structural problems, repairs are progressing and school officials expect fourth and fifth grade students to return for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Coal City firefighters teach fire safety during school visits in October

October is Fire Prevention Safety Month, and this year the Coal City Fire Protection District is working with the Coal City School District to educate students about fire safety.

Coal City Theatre Department presents comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong" for fall season

The Coal City Theatre Department is preparing to stage “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a comedy centered on the fictional Cornley Drama Society as they attempt to perform a murder mystery titled “The Murder at Haversham Manor.” The production is...

Coal City High School students volunteer at Our Caring Closet

Coal City High School’s PATH and Transitions classes recently volunteered at Our Caring Closet, a community care center located in Wilmington.

Coal City High School Pickleball Club holds inaugural fall tournament

The Coal City High School Pickleball Club held its first fall tournament, featuring strong performances from several student teams.

Coal City Theatre Department announces annual Haunted Hallways fundraiser for October

The Coal City Theatre Department will hold its annual Haunted Hallways event on Wednesday, October 29.

Early Childhood Center students participate in music education activities

Early Childhood Center students in Coal City are engaging in a variety of music activities during their classes.

Coal City tennis team sweeps St. Bede on Senior Night

Coal City High School's tennis team secured a 7-0 win against St. Bede during Senior Night on Monday.

Coal City High School hosts fair to help students explore post-graduation options

High school students in Coal City recently attended a Post High School Fair organized by the Student Services Department at Coal City High School.

Coal City Middle School uses skits to help seventh graders learn new vocabulary

Each week, seventh grade English/language arts students at Coal City Middle School work with ten vocabulary words as part of their curriculum.