K-12 Schools News on Coal City Courier

In the 2022-23 school year, 26.9% of Coal City Middle School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In Mrs. Krippel's middle school algebra class, students delved into the study of linear and nonlinear equations using online simulations. The students engaged in hands-on learning, collaborating to explore the unique functions of different equations. This approach aimed to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts while allowing them to enjoy the dynamics of algebra in a digital format.

Students in Mrs. Miller's fifth-grade class recently engaged in a Science STEM challenge designed to spark interest and learning. The task was to create a bubbling witch's brew using the fewest ingredients possible. Working in groups, students selected three ingredients from options such as crushed dragon teeth, eyeball juice, monster snot, and powdered bones.

In the 2022-23 school year, 51.4% of Coal City Intermediate School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The kindergarten art students at the Early Childhood Center recently engaged in their first finger painting session. During an art class, the young students discussed various signs of fall they observed in nature. One student noted birds flying south, while another shared how his family harvests garden vegetables during this season.

In the 2022-23 school year, 36.7% of Coal City Intermediate School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Senior members of the Lady Coaler Volleyball Team were recognized during Senior Night activities on Tuesday, October 15. The event honored eight players for their contributions to the team: Aylie Castle, Addison Hodgen, Alaina Morales, Emma Rodriguez, Lilly Feisley, Alysin Fite, Naomi Rodriguez, and Abby Viano.

Senior members of the Lady Coaler Volleyball team were honored during Senior Night activities on October 16. The event recognized the contributions of several players to the team.

In the 2022-23 school year, 60.7% of Coal City Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Senior members of the Lady Coaler Tennis Team were recognized during Senior Night activities on Tuesday, October 16. The event honored Fianna Gregory and Kate Promis for their contributions to the team.

The Coal City Theatre Department is set to stage the Illinois premiere of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition." This event marks a significant milestone as it is part of a national initiative by Broadway Licensing Global. The department was one of 70 high school programs that applied for the opportunity, with only 29 schools nationwide selected to present the play this fall.

Students in Ms. George’s class at Coal City High School participated in an exercise designed to enhance their teamwork and direction-following skills by preparing a snack called blueberry banana bites. This activity was part of an extension from their weekly news article.

Students in Ms. Swink's eighth-grade English classes are currently focusing on prepositional phrases to enhance their understanding of sentence structure. By identifying these phrases, students can more easily pinpoint the subject and verb, ensuring proper subject-verb agreement. This foundational knowledge helps them write with intention rather than randomness.

In the 2022-23 school year, 66.7% of Coal City Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment at Coal City Elementary School rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Students at Coal City Early Childhood Center participated in an ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show organized by Mrs. Wren and Miss Jackman's kindergarten class. Over the first 26 days of school, students were introduced to each letter of the alphabet, its sound, and related vocabulary.

Coal City Intermediate School's fourth-grade students began their day with a special event, sharing muffins with some of their most important people. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends joined the young students for this morning gathering. The event is set to continue tomorrow as fifth graders will have the opportunity to enjoy muffins with their VIPs on Friday, October 11.

Manufacturing Day, a career exploration initiative for high school students, was recently observed in Illinois. The event, part of the Manufacturing Institute's efforts, is officially held on the first Friday of October. In Illinois, it coincides with Manufacturing Month as recognized by the state's Manufacturers' Association.

In Mr. Larson's first-hour math class at Coal City Middle School, students have been focusing on using integer rules with rational numbers. They are preparing for an assessment on rational numbers. Following this, they will start a unit on rates, ratios, and proportions. In this new unit, students will learn to find unit rates and connect them to the constant of proportionality as represented in tables, graphs, and equations.

In first grade science, students are exploring the wonders of the sky. Recently, Mrs. Duffy's class delved into understanding how the sun travels from east to west during the day. This lesson included observing how this movement influences shadows. Students expressed their excitement upon discovering that their shadows shift positions.