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Coal City advances to IHSA Wrestling Dual Team State Finals

The Coalers are headed to the IHSA Wrestling Dual Team State Finals for a third consecutive year.

Seniors encouraged to apply for local scholarships

Local scholarships are available to assist graduating high school seniors with the cost of college.

Widlowski, Kenney join Coalers' "100 Win Club

Coal City wrestlers Brody Widlowski and Aidan Kenney achieved a significant milestone in their careers at the 2025 IHSA 1A Dual Team State Tournament on March 1, each securing their 100th career varsity win.

Illinois 5Essentials Survey opens for parent participation

Parents encouraged to participate in anonymous survey The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open for parents to take.

Grundy Area FFA celebrates National FFA Week with events at Coal City High School

The student body at Coal City High School joined the Grundy Area FFA organization in celebrating National FFA Week, a time for local chapters to share what FFA is and the impact it has on its student members.

Coal City advances thirteen wrestlers to IHSA State Individual Wrestling Finals

Coalers advance 13 wrestlers to individual state finals "Always want more," is one of the many sayings that come from Coal City High School wrestling coach Mark Masters.

Coal City High School honors senior girls' basketball players during special recognition night

Senior members of the Coal City Girls Basketball team were recognized during Senior Night activities on Feb. 13.

Students engage in fishbowl discussion on 'To Kill a Mockingbird

In Mrs. Merrill’s Honors English II classes, students participated in a culminating fishbowl activity for Harper Lee’s "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Students engage whole school in yoga scavenger hunt

Last week was an engaging time for the students in Ms.

Local scholarships available for Coal City High School seniors

A number of local scholarships are available to assist graduating high school Over the next few weeks, the school district will provide information on the Today, scholarships offered by the Grundy County Justice Assistance Board, A $1,000...

Three from Coal City advance to IHSA State Speech Finals

Wilson, Cimino and Olson qualify for IHSA State Speech Finals Three members of the Coal City High School Speech Team—Madison Wilson, Jacob Cimino and Jordan Olson—have advanced to the IHSA State Finals this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center.

Student, staff crowned in Paddle Battle

The Coal City Tennis teams expressed gratitude to supporters of the first “We had a fantastic night of competitive fun, and everyone's generosity made Proceeds from the Paddle Battle will support Coal City’s North Park pickleball Congratulations...

Kindergarten class explores forces and motion through hands-on experiments

In Mr. Quigley’s kindergarten class, students have been exploring the principles of forces and motion.

Coal City wins IHSA regional wrestling title

The Coalers secured the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional title in wrestling, amassing 313.5 points on Saturday.

Superintendent invites community for coffee and conversation on Feb. 21

The next Coffee with the Superintendent will be held Friday, Feb. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Board Meeting Room of the District Administration Center, 550 S. Carbon Hill Rd.

Elementary counselor highlights comprehensive approach during National School Counseling Week

School counselors working toward the betterment of all students It’s National School Counseling Week, a time that recognizes the work of school counselors like Christina Schultz.

Coal City High School introduces motion and graphics design course

Students at Coal City High School are already thinking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year by selecting courses for next year.

Coaler essay advances in Patriot's Pen contest recognized by VFW

Patriot’s Pen, a national program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, invites middle school students in grades six to eight to submit an essay based on a theme selected by the military organization’s national commander.

Coalers achieve two first-place finishes at final regular season speech tournament

The Coalers closed out the regular season with two first-place finishes in one of the most competitive speech tournaments of the year.

Coal City High School announces inaugural staff vs. student pickleball tournament

Coal City High School has announced its First Annual Staff vs. Student Paddle Battle pickleball tournament.