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March marks Theatre in Our Schools Month, a period dedicated to celebrating student theatre programs and highlighting the importance of theatre in nurturing well-rounded leaders.

Coal City Intermediate prepares for spring concert showcasing student achievements

The Coal City Intermediate School Beginning Band is diligently preparing for its upcoming Spring Concert, scheduled for Wednesday, April 16.

Middle school wrestlers excel at state finals

Coal City Middle School's wrestling team achieved notable success at the Illinois Elementary School Association Class A State Finals, securing a second-place finish.

Coal City School staff raises over $8,000 for Special Olympics

A group of staff members from Coal City School demonstrated their commitment to supporting Special Olympics by participating in the Polar Plunge event.
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Coal City School District celebrates Music in Our Schools Month

United Through Music" is the theme of this year's observance of Music in Our Music in Our Schools Month began as a single advocacy day on March 14, 1973, Students in the Coal City School District start music instruction in During the observance of...

Coal City High School hosts Eighth Grade Parent Night

Eighth Grade Parent Night is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 at Coal City High School.

Coal City Middle School earns IESA's February Sportsmanship Award

Coal City Middle School has been recognized by the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) as the February Sportsmanship School of the Month.

Middle school wrestlers compete for podium spots at IESA State Finals

Nine middle school wrestlers from Coal City are aiming for success at the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Finals this weekend.

Mrs. Aichele's class integrates crafts into learning sessions

In Mrs. Aichele's class, Fridays are reserved for a "craftivity" that complements the week's lessons.

6.8% chronic truancy rate during 2023-24 school year at Coal City Middle School

The chronic truancy rate at Coal City Middle School fell to 6.8% during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Elementary students learn about erosion through hands-on classroom experiment

Students at Coal City Elementary School are engaging in a hands-on learning experience about landforms and erosion.

Coal City to host parade honoring State Champion Wrestling Team

A community recognition and parade for the State Champion Coalers Wrestling Team will take place this evening—Tuesday, March 4—beginning at 6 p.m. The team will parade through the village heading north on Broadway and west on Division Street [Rt....

Grundy County retains valuation decision on GE-Hitachi Spent Nuclear Fuel Plant

During the March 5 meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent Chris "As it has for the past few years, the Board of Education and several other The facility, which holds 3,217 fuel assemblies equating to 773 metric tons or The current value...

Fourth graders study sound waves by making reed instruments with straws

Mrs. Housman's fourth grade class engaged in a practical lesson on sound waves by creating reed instruments using straws.

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.

Sixth graders conclude poetry unit with focus on figurative language

Students in the sixth-grade English/language arts class are concluding their poetry unit.

Local students display art at Morris gallery exhibit

Six students from Coal City Middle School recently showcased their artistic talents at the middle school art show held at the Exhibit Gallery in Morris.

Seniors encouraged to apply for local scholarships

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

Report: 23.1% of Coal City High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 92.2% of Coal City High School seniors graduated on time, 23.1% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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.